Week 4

The calendar that was sent out in June 2026 did not contain the correct information approved by the 2025–26 LSLC. The calendar I have been posting in our electronic newsletter and sending home as part of the Parent Handbook is the correct and approved calendar.

On Monday, we will send home a new Month-at-a-Glance calendar as well as the September Calendar seen here.

Please join us if you are able for our Monday Morning Assembly on the upper yard.

Last week we celebrated the reclassification of 1 student! Congratulations of David Trefecanty!

When students enter LAUSD and speak a language other than English, they are placed in the English Learner (EL) program to help them build strong skills in speaking, reading, and writing in English. Students can exit the program or be “reclassified” once they meet all the requirements.

In elementary school, this means:

1) scoring at Level 4 on the ELPAC test,

2) showing good progress in reading and writing on school assessments, i-Ready and SBAC,

3) and earning grades that demonstrate success in English-only classes.

Teachers also review each student’s performance, and parents are part of the decision process. Reclassification is an important milestone because it shows that the student has achieved proficiency in English and is ready to succeed in the regular academic program without additional language support. Do you have a student identified as an EL? Will they be next to reclassify?

Our ASMSM Middle School will be hosting Back-to-School Night on Monday, August 31, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. You will follow your student’s schedule and visit each teacher according to the class period. We will have the schedule ready for you. Please ask for it if you need it.

Do you have a student in Kindergarten through 5th grade? Please join us for Back-to-School Night to learn more about what your child will be learning this year.

Back-to-School Night is not intended for parent conferences. However, you are welcome to ask general questions about classroom procedures, expectations, and grade-level goals.

The event is divided into two sessions in case you need to visit more than one classroom.

Office of Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez
Council District 1
City Hall office: (213) 473-7001
Glassell Park office: (323) 709-1800
https://councildistrict1.lacity.gov/

The SSC is the decision-making council for all programs funded through the Consolidated Application (Con Ap). The SSC is responsible for the development of the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), in consultation with the English Learner Advisory Committee, other relevant stakeholders and, where applicable, the School Advisory Committee. The SSC is also responsible for meeting all school-level federal parental involvement mandates. Note that at Arroyo, we will not have an ELAC due to low EL numbers.

If you are interested in being part of SSC, you can complete the Self-Nominating Form and attend our Parent Elections on 9/10 at 3:30 p.m. https://forms.gle/cxqmFYBXrDkkubdQ7

We are officially launching our College and/or Career Awareness Campaign. If you expressed your interest last week by completing the survey, please send your scholar camera-ready on Tuesday, September 1st.

If you missed the consent form, fill it out this weekend. I am locking it Monday (8/31) morning as we need to get our rosters and prep for the picture day. Consent Form. There will be no make-up picture day.

On picture day, interested students will wear:

Option 1: Their self-selected and self-provided college sweatshirt or t-shirts, and bring any college themed props. (Pennants, pom-poms, notebooks, stuffed animals, etc.)

Option 2: Their self-selected and self-provided future work or career aspirations. (Props and safe tools from the job or trade welcomed to support visual of theme.)

In accordance with California Education Code Section 53008, all California schools are required to assess students from kindergarten to grade 2 for risk of potential reading difficulties using California Department of Education-approved screener.

To meet this requirement, LAUSD students will take an mCLASS© DIBELS© 8th Edition assessmentin English and/or mCLASS Lectura in Spanish once per year. The results will be used to identify students who may be at risk of potential reading difficulties and to provide intervention and support.

What do you need to know?

Arroyo will be administering this test to all kindergarten, first, second grade students during the week of October 5, 2026 - October 30, 2026. After administration, we will send you a report to share with you if your kindergarten, first, second grade child is at risk, or has low or no risk of reading difficulties. We will be inviting your to a parent workshop to understand your report and share ideas on how you can help or challenge your students at home while we do our part at school. There is an option for parents to opt students out of this test. If you would like to opt out, you must send a letter to your child's teacher that you do not what your child assessed with the RDRS. This letter is filed in your child's record and is only good for one school year. Letters must be received before testing administration.

The district is inviting parents to a webinar if you are interested in more information. Please review the flyer below.

1. Would you like to volunteer with LAUSD but you need to meet the Tuberculosis (TB) clearance requirement?
   
2. Are you a current LAUSD volunteer whose TB clearance will expire in 2026?
   
3. You can take advantage of the free TB questionnaire screening event in your Region.
   

IMPORTANT: Verify your eligibility by reviewing the screening form linked here: https://bit.ly/LAUSD-TB-RAQ Some applicants may be required to go to a health provider to take additional steps for TB clearance.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

5:00 – 6:30 PM

Benjamin Franklin High School

820 N Ave 54, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Attendance:

• School Attendance: A Guide for Parents
• Attendance Tips for Parents
• Family Partnerships Brochure

Wellness:

• LAUSD Student Medical Services Branch: Wellness Centers

We Are One:

The District’s initiative to cultivate welcoming learning environments for all students. Resources, workshops, and additional information may be found at https://www.lausd.org/weareone

• We Are One Reference Page

Check out the menus below. Decide with your child when you might send a sack lunch instead.

You can also download the YUMYUMMI app if you are juggling multiple schools and need the list sooner than when I am sending them.

ASMSM PTA will have pizza, snacks, and drinks for sale from 4-6pm on during Back to School Night, but we still need your help to make it happen!

Volunteer on Monday, 8/31 - We'd love two more volunteers from 5-6 pm during the middle school event to help with pizza, drinks, and snacks!

Volunteer on Wednesday, 9/2 - We need four volunteers from 4-5 pm and four volunteers from 5-6 pm during the elementary school event in order to offer concession sales. This is a great job for middle school students or older siblings who need high school service hours!

Thanks for your support, Cougars 💙💛

What is GoPass

Los Angeles Unified is partnering with LA Metro to offer TK-12 students a GoPass with unlimited rides at no cost on Metro buses and trains, as well as 17 additional participating transit partners throughout LA County. Using the special GoPass TAP card provided by your student’s school, your child can ride for free to and from school and on trips after school and on weekends, now through September 30, 2026.

• If you already have a card, students may continue using their existing passes through September 30, 2026.

• If you've never had a card and would like a card, please make a request through the main office.
• If you've lost your card, you would have to contact them directly for a replacement.

• Monday Morning Assembly
• Families welcome on yard
• Assembly begins promptly at 8:00 am.
• Agenda:
• Best Attendance for the week by grade clusters
• This Week's Birthdays
• Laughter is a Cure Donation
• Caught Being Good
• Dance Class (Renteria, Fregeolle, Bañuelos, Rosas, Koneazny)
  
• Library Time (Fregeolle, Renteria, Muñoz)
  
• Middle School Back to School Night
• 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

• College/Career Picture Day
  
• If you signed your student up, please send them dressed and camera ready. We'll handle the rest. Photos will be taken first thing in the morning.
• Library Time (Cabral, Almos)
  
• Early Dismissal

• Elementary @ 1:23 pm
• Middle School @ 1:28 pm

• Library Time (Lopez, Ramirez, Bañuelos)
  
• Elementary Back to School Night

• 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

• Art Class (Banuelos, Guerrero, Koneazy, Rosas)
  
• Theater Class (Monico, Diaz, Lopez, Ramirez)
  
• Library Time (Diaz, Guerrero)
  
• Minimum Day Dismissal
• Elementary 12:58 pm
• Middle School 1:07 pm

• No School: Admissions Day

• No School: Labor Day

Monday, September 8, 2026

• ASB Special Assembly @ 8:00 am
• Coffee with the Principal @ 8:30 am via Zoom
• 8th and 7th grade parent's Point Fermin Field Trip Information Session

Thursday, September 10, 2026

• SSC Orientation at 8:30 am
• SSC Elections at 3:30 pm

Thursday, September 10, 2026

• Middle School 5-week progress report
  

• Dress: Patriotic in honor of 9/11
• Parent Workshop: The Power of iReady
• Fire Drill

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

• Dot Day! Wear any type of dots!

Thursday, September 17, 2026

• 8th Grade SWPBIS Meeting
• 25 Days of School!

Monday, September 21, 2026

• No School, unassigned day

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

• First Day of Fall!
• Wear Fall Colors!

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Thursday, September 24, 2026

• Earthquake Drill (Drop/Cover/Hold Only)
• 7th and 8th Grade Parent Spanish Elective Information Zoom @ 8:30 am

Monday, September 28, 2026

• Hispanic Heritage Month
• Wear traditional attire of colors of Hispanic cultures

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

• PTA Fundraiser: Las Cazuelas