Sunday, November 3, 2024

Walgrove Weekly Message

Dear Walgrove Families and Staff, 

Happy end of Daylight Savings. I hope you enjoyed the extra hour of sleep (or recreation)!

Here is some of what is coming up this week at Walgrove:

MON

CKLA Rep Courtney on campus working with Chin, Ventura, Lima, Merrick, Gonzalez

Tap Dance to Start for kiddos in UTK-1 (Penmar picks up the tap-dance kiddos late) 2:32-3:15pm

Tutoring for some in grades 3-5 in Rm 24 2:45-3:15pm

Advanced Math for those in grades 4-5 who earned a 3 or 4 on last year's SBAC Rm 20 2:32-3:30pm

TUE

ALL-DAY ILT MEETING - Rm 24

Staff Meeting & PD ASYNCHRONOUS/NO-IN-PERSON MEETINGS SO FOLKS CAN GO VOTE

Angel City Youth Chorale (sign up here) (Penmar picks up the choir kiddos late) 1:45-3:00pm

WED

FALL PHOTOS MAKE-UP DAY

Tutoring for some in grades 3-5 in Rm 24 2:45-3:15pm

Chess before, during, and after school

THU

Prospective Parent Tour starting in the Auditorium 8:30am

Folks from Beaudry visit classrooms to see Universal Design for Learning 11:00am

Musical Theater Info Session for Grades 2-5 in the Auditorium (more info coming) 12noon

Tutoring for some in grades 3-5 in Rm 24 2:45-3:15pm

Tap for kiddos in grades 2-5. 2:32-3:30pm

FRI

END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD - GRADE VERIFICATIONS DUE BY 10AM

LACOE WILLIAMS FACILITIES INSPECTION

EPO MEETING FOR DR K VIA ZOOM 9-12

Friday morning assembly. Ms. Ventura's class to lead the Pledge. Filipino Troupe to perform

Violin in the Library (bring your violin to the Library by Lunch so Danielle can tune it) 2:32-3:32pm

UPCOMING DATES

Monday, November 11 - Veteran's Day NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, November 12-15 - Parent Conferences (Shortened Days, except Tuesday which is 1:32)

Saturday, November 16 - GATE Auditions

Sunday, November 17 - Walgrove Volunteer Day 9am-1pm

Let's have a great week, Walgrove!

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Friday, November 1, 2024

Engagement in High-Order Bloom's

At this morning's Coffee and Diet Coke with the Principal, a parent asked a question, which I am paraphrasing, "How does one know a student's level of engagement...I'm asking as a parent interested in various states of consciousness, not just at school but at home."

This question came up because our school-wide "Problem of Practice" is student engagement in high-order Bloom's, and our schoolwide "lookfor" when our Instructional Leadership Team visits classrooms is high student engagement in high-order Bloom's for as long as possible. We actively count the number of students in the room and then count how many are deeply engaged in high-order Bloom's, and we pay close attention to when that engagement shifts. 

So, in answer to the question, "How does one know...?" there are two things observers consider: 
1) the student's body language and 2) the task at hand. 

Regarding body language, what specifically do we look for? Well, when I was teaching a 4-5 combo class back in the days of yore, I came up with a way to make this seemingly abstract endeavor more concrete. I compared the levels of concentration to the rock cycle:



The Four Levels of Concentration:

Igneous: You are off-task and self-conscious; your energy is in your eyes. If you and others are writing in private journals, you are looking around at what others are doing or elsewhere at what is going on around you.

Sedimentary: You are beginning to get on task and are starting to "go through the motions," hoping to appear to be on task. You are engaged in low-order thinking. Your energy is moving toward your head (and eventually toward the Magma). But because you dip in and out of Top Soil, you don't yet fully move forward.

Metamorphic: You are moderately engaged and are on the journey toward the Magma. Your energy is approaching your belly. Your mind and emotions are starting to merge. If you are writing in your journal, you are engaging your feelings and are writing somewhat diligently, stopping only occasionally to look around and/or to ponder.

Magma: You are so engaged, you don't notice much (or anything) of what is going on around you. You are so enthralled! Your energy is in your spirit. If you are writing in your journal, it is as though your journal is writing you. This is the place where epiphanies happen (or the inklings of epiphanies which solidify later during REM sleep). When a roomful of students is in the Magma Layer during journal writing, the sound of pencil hitting page is like rain.

High Engagement = Magma

Now, of course, one could come up with other metaphors to use to help understand and explain the various levels of consciousness and/or concentration. If I were teaching a class right now, I would invite my students to come up with another possibly more apt metaphor. Or they could come up with a more detailed and specific rock-cycle metaphor that more fully and accurately explains the perceived (or scientifically exact) levels of concentration. 

In the absence of that, I have found this rock cycle metaphor to be sufficient and even potent.

Regarding the task at hand, we look to see what task the students are actively engaged in. If they are copying from the board, they are engaged in a low-order Bloom's activity. If they are writing a summary, they are engaged in a slightly higher, low-order Bloom's activity.  If they are coming up with a more apt metaphor than my rock cycle metaphor, they are analyzing, evaluating AND creating and are hence engaged in a high-order Bloom's activity. 

Why is it important to spend much time engaged in high-order Bloom's activities? The more high-order thinking you do, the more your synapses connect, and the better you do in all manner of endeavors from divining your own business or non-profit to writing a graphic novel to taking high-stakes tests.

For more information on Bloom's and its application to the classroom (and potentially to home), here is a helpful article about how a Constructivist approach to Bloom's Revised Taxonomy yields even greater rewards. For example, in lieu of having students first memorize the attributes of the elements of the Periodic Table, via copying, memorizing, making flashcards, etc., and then afterward create something that involves that information, have them right from the start write a play where the characters are the elements of the Periodic Table. Give the students access to two key resources: 1) the basic elements and structure of a play, and 2) a chart that lists the attributes of the elements of the Periodic Table. Students simply reference both tools as they create. No "front-loading" or laborious time engaged (or disengaged) in low-order Bloom's required. Through the process of creating, they more deeply remember salient facts. 


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Sunday, October 27, 2024

Walgrove Weekly Message

Dear Walgrove Families and Staff, 

First, a ginormous congratulations for Ms. Zeena as she spends this weekend receiving from Howard University's Center for African Studies the CABA award for "Best Picture Book!"


Congratulations, Ms. Zeena!!!

Next, a gargantuan thank you to Ms. Francesca, Ms. Gela and Jack and Jason Jabara for helping me host a table at the E-Choices Fair at LA High Tuesday night. We were honored to represent our newly designated SAS school at this SAS and Magnet school fair!








Here is some of what is coming up this week at Walgrove!

MON

Tap Dance to Start for kiddos in UTK-1 (Penmar picks up the tap-dance kiddos late) 2:32-3:15pm

Tutoring for some in grades 3-5 in Rm 24 2:45-3:15pm

Advanced Math for those in grades 4-5 who earned a 3 or 4 on last year's SBAC Rm 20 2:32-3:30pm

TUE

Staff Meeting and PD Rm 19 1:45pm 

Angel City Youth Chorale (sign up here) (Penmar picks up the choir kiddos late) 1:45-3:00pm

E-Choices Fair -- Learn about SAS, Magnet and other Gifted schools virtually over Zoom 5-6:30pm

WED

Ms. Chin's class goes on a field trip!

Tutoring for some in grades 3-5 in Rm 24 2:45-3:15pm

Chess before, during, and after school.

THU - HALLOWEEN

Halloween Spooktacular parade 9am. Stick around after drop off and watch your kiddo parade!

Kiddos: Wear a costume. No blood/gore that scares the tiniest, no weapons, and no masks except for a hot second during the parade. We need to be able to see your face right beforehand and afterward and then all day long :)

Tutoring for some in grades 3-5 in Rm 24 2:45-3:15pm

Tap for kiddos in grades 2-5. 2:32-3:30pm

FRI - DAY OF THE DEAD

Friday morning assembly. Ms. DeWig's class to lead the Pledge. Jennifer Jabara to perform for Day of the Dead 8:05am

Coffee and Diet Coke with the Principal in the Parent Center 8:30am

Violin in the Library (bring your violin to the Library by Lunch so Danielle can tune it) 2:32-3:32pm

UPCOMING DATES:

Sunday, November 3 - End of Daylight Savings - FALL BACK @ 2AM SAT NIGHT

Monday, November 4 - CKLA Coach Courtney on site

Tuesday, November 5 - ELECTION DAY (Staff Meeting/PD asynchronous)

Wednesday, November 6 - Fall Photo Make-Up Day

Thursday, November 7 - Prospective Parent Tour 8:30-10:30am

Friday, November 8 - End of the Reporting Period

Monday, November 11 - Veteran's Day NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, November 12-15 - Parent Conferences (Shortened Days)

Saturday, November 16 - GATE Auditions

Sunday, November 17 - Walgrove Volunteer Day 9am-1pm

Let's have a great week, Walgrove!

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Sunday, October 20, 2024

Walgrove Weekly Message

Dear Walgrove Families and Staff, 

A monumental thanks to all who made delicious delectables yesterday for our 3rd Annual International Food Fest. We gorged ourselves on food from Korea, Iran, Tunisia, China, Mexico, Brazil, Sweden, Spain, Israel, Poland, Canada, the East Coast, the Midwest, the South and more. 

It is now Sunday afternoon, and I am still full!

We also enjoyed music from a jazz trio (thanks to parent Joan Bartoli and Peter, Rufus and Rob from the Murray Trio!)








Here is some of what is coming up this week at Walgrove:

MON

Dr. K at Data Dig meeting at Region West 11:00-4:30 (so no Advanced Math today. Boo!)

Tutoring for invited students in the 4-5 in Rm 24 2:45-3:15

TUE

Angel City Youth Chorale rehearsal w/Ms. Debralee in the Auditorium 1:45-3:00

Staff Meeting and PD. Meeting the needs of neurodivergent learners (IEPs/GATE) via CGI math w/Ms. B 1:45-3:15

SAS and Magnet School E-Choices Fair at LA High. STEAM Studio and Dr. K (and others who want to join us) will staff a table with brochures, swag, STEAM/PBL samples and more 4-7pm (setup 3pm)

WED - 50th Day!

Chess assembly for UTK-1 in the Auditorium 9am
Chess  assembly for Gr 2-3 in the Auditorium 11:15am 
Chess  for the 4-5 in Rm 28 as usual 1:00-2:30pm

(Lima and Merrick theater NOT in the Auditorium)

Narcan training for any staff who first completes the prerequisite video trainings (one via MyPLN). All day, just pop into Nurse Tamir's office. All day

Vision screening, Gr 5 (off and on all day)

Tutoring for invited students in the 4-5 in Rm 24 2:45-3:15

THU

Tutoring for invited students in the 4-5 in Rm 24 2:45-3:15

LSLC meeting in Dr. K's Zoom room (this year's LSLC is composed of Dr. K, Ms. Tracy (w/Shaina as a Classified staff alternate), parent Lisa Margeson, and UTLA members Ms. Perez, Ms. Lima, and Ms. Basset) 3:15-3:45pm

FRI

Friday Morning Assembly. Mr. Choe's class w/two kiddos from the 4-5 to lead the Pledge. Angel City Youth Chorale to perform 8:05-8:20am

FOW Community Meeting in the Parent Center 8:30am

Violin with Ms. Danielle in the Library 2:32-3:30

Let's have a great week, Walgrove!

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Thursday, October 17, 2024

LAUSD School Year Calendar Survey Open through October 25

Dear Walgrove Families and Staff,

Please log into the Parent Portal (or Teacher/Staff Portal) to take the LAUSD Calendar Survey. 

https://lausdapp.lausd.net/auth/landing

Let your voices be heard on what day school should start, which weeks should be vacation weeks, and more.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Tweens and Social Media

Dear Walgrove Parents and Caretakers, 

Please join me for a special Coffee and Diet Coke with the Principal where we will address Tweens (and Teens) and Social Media

TONIGHT 7pm in my Zoom room

   

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Sunday, October 13, 2024

Walgrove Weekly Message

Dear Walgrove Families and Staff, 

Here are a few pics from the week. Thank you to all who performed; built ofrendas; made shoes; crafted water creatures; taught and learned math; facilitated snacktime; read stories; braved collaborative improv games; sang, danced and played instruments; hosted our first Prospective Parent Tour of the year and more!












Here is some of what is coming up this week at Walgrove:

MON

Mrs. Flanagan at EL Training at Bernstein High 8am-3pm
Advanced Math Rm 20 2:40-3:30pm

TUE

Jason from iReady in the Staff Lounge to provide support and answer iReady questions 9am-1pm
Angel City Youth Chorale (sign up here) 1:45-3:00pm
Staff Meeting and PD (formal CKLA training with Courtney from CKLA) 1:45-3:45pm
Coffee and Diet Coke with the Principal in Dr. K's Zoom roomTopic Tweens and Social Media 7pm 

WED

Dr. K at Principal Meeting at Pio Pico Middle School 8am-4pm
FIRST DAY OF ELA Tutoring with Tutored by Teachers in Rm 24 2:45-3:15pm

THU

Narcan training for some in the Nurse office 8:30am
"The Great Shakeout" earthquake drill 10:17am (during recess)
Vision Screening, Grade 2 all day until completed (a few at a time) in the Parent Center
ELA Tutoring with Tutored by Teachers in Rm 24 2:45-3:15pm

FRI
Assembly in the Quad. Ms. Biolatto's class to lead the Pledge. Ms. B's class to present STEAM project. Attendance Butterfly to present attendance awards 8:05am
FOW Community Meeting in the Parent Center 8:30am
Violin with Ms. Danielle Villalobos in the Library (sign up here2:35-3:30pm

SAT

3rd Annual International Food Fest in the Walgrove Quad. Bring a dish from your family cookbook, beloved travel spot, or other heartfelt place 1-4pm 

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Thursday, October 10, 2024

Attendance Factoids

Here are a few factoids about attendance, tardies, and our morning and afternoon gates:

Attendance is compulsory for students 6 and up but hugely important for all students. It leads to learning and deep friendships AND is what funds the school. 

Students who miss 10% of the school year or more are considered "Chronically Absent." We get dinged as a school, both financially and otherwise, and kiddos miss learning and bonding.

Excused absences don't make the absences disappear. An excuse just tells the state the reason for the absence. This distinction between "excused" and "truant" absences becomes important during times of domestic strife and with increased vigor later on in middle and high school. 

Tardies don't carry as much weight, but they do matter. Students miss out on routines, learning and bonding. Teachers and classmates are interrupted. And tardies can be used against one parent or the other during domestic disputes. 

We strive to be generous here at Walgrove. We understand that parenting is hard, co-parenting is hard, traffic is trafficky, and our clientele here on the Mar Vista-Venice border is composed of creatives with very lively brains and busy lives. 

So, we close our morning gates five minutes after the bell rings. School starts at 8:05. We close all three gates at 8:10. After that time, students must enter through the front office and be marked tardy. But that five minute grace period is something that most schools don't offer. 

Here at Walgrove, we do what we can to be as generous as we can within the confines of State and Federal bureaucracy. We also offer morning supervision starting at 7:30. We encourage all to drop off kiddos early so as to beat the rush!

If you will be taking a vacation outside of the allotted times per the LAUSD calendar please let your teacher know at least three days in advance so you can pursue Independent Study, which is when we give you some work to do (typically related to the vacation, like photos, journal entries, stories, a bit of math and physical exercise) and we get to mark you present (not absent!). This is for vacations of 3-14 school-days in duration. 

Regarding the robocalls you might receive for absences and tardies, I DO NOT SEND THOSE. Even though the message might say "This is the principal" or something like that, IT IS NEVER REALLY ME. I NEVER SEND ROBO MESSAGES ABOUT ATTENDANCE OR TARDIES. 

I might call you directly from my cell phone (323) 363-1934 to inquire and to see if you need support of some kind (transportation, food bank, mental health services, connections to other services, etc). But, I won't call to harass you or make you feel shame, guilt or fear. 

I hope this is helpful information. 

Please let me know if you have any questions, concerns or cool ideas.

Thank you for your partnership!

Dr. K


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Sunday, October 6, 2024

Kind Safety Reminders

Dear Walgrovers, 

Please remember:

Walk (don't run) in the Quad, which is a high-traffic area

Stay on the ground (not in the trees or on the fence) while in the Quad and surrounding areas

During morning supervision, stay in the area of the Quad that is in and around the tables because that is where LAUSD supervision is centered (please don't stray beyond the central Quad)

At least one attendant at each gate in the morning and afternoon should wear an orange safety vest 

It is preferred that:

> Grades UTK-K arrive and depart on Morningside

> Grades 1-3 arrive and depart on Walgrove

> Grades 4-5 arrive and depart on Appleton

Older siblings may accompany younger siblings at their respective gates

Please no u-turns or 3-point turns during drop-off or pick-up

No gates should ever be unlocked and unmanned

No doors should be propped open and unmanned

Staff should keep phones on and at the ready but never in recreational use

Kiddos should keep their own phones and technological devices off and out of use until 6pm

Thank you for helping to keep Walgrove safe and happy!


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Walgrove Weekly Message

Dear Walgrove Families and Staff, 

A giant thank you to those who volunteered yesterday. Ms. B., Farmer Adam and I hosted an incredible gaggle of very gung-ho folks who accomplished more than their share! Thank you, thank you, thank you to those who came from UCLA, Walgrove and beyond to weed, mulch, plant, water and dream!

Speaking of dreams, as we embark up on this autumnal holiday season -- Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Indigenous People's Day, Halloween, Days of the Dead, Diwali, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and more, I invite us all to embrace the Holiday Spirit as the Holiday Spirit embodies acceptance of all who celebrate all. Coming together in diversity is, in itself, a dream and something to celebrate!

AND ON THAT NOTE...

Let's gear up for the 3rd Annual Walgrove International Food Fest, Saturday, October 19 1-4pm. Bring your favorite dish from your most cherished childhood memory (or cookbook or travel log). This day will be about expanding perspectives and palates. I can still taste last year's dishes from Tunisia, Iran, Sweden, the Phillipines, New Orleans, Mexico, Chicago and beyond...

In the meantime, while you are salivating, here is some of what is coming up this week at Walgrove:

MON

Mrs. Flanagan at Bernstein High School for the Yearly Emergent Bilingual Meeting 8am-3pm

Advanced Math Rm 20. Prepare to engage in an easy but potent multiplication game 2:40-3:30pm

TUE

Angel City Youth Chorale (sign up here) 1:45-3:00pm

Staff Meeting and PD in Rm 19 1:45-3:45pm

WED

Chess day 2 (before school, during recess, during Lunch, during school, and after school)

Vision Screening for Kinders -- all day until completed, I imagine

THU

Learning, growing, seeing, adventuring, experimenting, challenging, analyzing, reflecting, creating in all rooms, including outdoor classrooms, all day long

FRI

Prospective Parent Tour starting in the Quad then moving to the Auditorium 8:00-10:00am 

Friday morning assembly in the Quad. Ms. Zeena's class to lead the Pledge. Ballet Folklorico to perform 8:05-8:20am

Violin with Ms. Danielle Villalobos in the Library (sign up here2:35-3:30pm

Let's have a great week, Walgrove!

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Sunday, September 29, 2024

Walgrove Weekly Message

Dear Walgrove Families and Staff, 

I hope your weekend was as fabulous as mine. I was at bluegrass jam camp all weekend singing songs about lonely times, broken dreams and freight trains and loving every minute of it!

Reminders about things like courteous habits during drop-off and how to check out PE equipment during PE and recess will come tomorrow when my head is not so full of song. 

Here is some of what is coming up this week at Walgrove:

MON

PBIS Assemblies in the Auditorium

> 8:30-9:00 Gr 2-3

> 9:15-10:00 Gr 4-5

Advanced Math in Rm 20 2:40-3:30pm

Beyond the Bell uses our auditorium for their cluster meeting 6pm

TUE

ALL-DAY ILT MEETING RM 24 - Principal, APEIS, Ms. B, Mr. G, Ms. Lima, and Ms. Legg

LACOE Williams Textbook Audit in the Parent Center 8:00am-12:00pm

First day of THEATER with Bryan Staggars (we will fix any problems with the schedule Monday)

Staff Meeting and PD in Rm 19 1:45pm

Angel City Youth Chorale in the Auditorium 1:45-3:00

Coffee and Diet Coke with the Principal in Dr. K's Zoom room TOPIC: LAUSD Parent Info about Safety. "Every School Safe." 6:30pm (I will also send the video/slide deck/materials)

WED

First day of CHESS with Jonney Machtig (we will solidify/fix the schedule Monday and Tuesday)

Dr. K has a tooth pulled in DTLA (thankfully by a dentist, but BOO!) 1:45pm

THU

NO SCHOOL - ROSH HASHANAH

FRI

Friday morning assembly in the Quad. Ms. Luis' class to lead the Pledge. Ms. Gardenia to present info on this year's Day of the Dead altar.

Coffee and Diet Coke with the Principal in the Parent Center 8:30am

Violin with Ms. Danielle Villalobos in the Library 2:30-3:30pm

SAT

Volunteer Day in the Wildlands and Edible Garden. UCLA to send 30+ volunteers. WE need Walgrove peeps to show them how it's done! 9am-1pm

Let's have a great week, Walgrove!

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Sunday, September 22, 2024

Walgrove Weekly Message

Dear Walgrove Families and Staff, 

Thank you to all who came out to the 2024-2025 Welcome Bash last night at the Fahlsing's house. Thank you to the Fahlsings and the whole FOW team of folks who put together an incredible back-to-school party. The food was incredible, as were the beverages, the music, the take-home swag, courtesy of Thrive Market, and, of course, the company. So much fun was had by all!


If you missed it, make sure to come to the FOW Auction party in late Februrary (or thereabouts)!

Here is some of what is coming up this week at Walgrove:

MON

New auditorium curtains installed this week (so PBIS assemblies postponed one week)

Advanced math 2:40-3:30 in Rm 20 for those in Grades 4 and 5 who earned a 3 or 4 on last year's SBAC. All have been previously invited. If you are unsure of your scores, and you didn't receive an invite, parents can log into the Parent Portal to see last year's scores.

TUE

LSLC Elections (asynchronous). We need one parent rep, two teacher reps, and one classified staff rep. Please nominate folks here: https://forms.gle/9tQhmttVd1c8apVR6

Staff Meeting and PD in Rm 19 1:45pm

Angel City Youth Chorale in the Auditorium (or other locale TBD if curtains are still being installed) 1:45-3:00pm

WED

Awesome instruction as always!


THU

First LSLC meeting in Dr. K's Zoom room 3:15pm

FRI

Friday morning assembly. Ms. Mazariegos's class to lead the Pledge. Paloma, Mira and Company to perform. 8:05-8:20am

FALL PHOTOS

MID-POINT NOTICES DUE

Violin in the Library 2:32-3:15pm

A FEW UPCOMING DATES:

Tuesday, October 1 - New first day of Theater
Tuesday, October 1 - All-day ILT meeting in Rm 28
Tuesday, October 1 - Williams Textbook Audit
Wednesday, October 2 - First day of Chess
Thursday, October 3 - NO SCHOOL FOR ROSH HASHANAH
Friday, October 4 - Coffee and Diet Coke with the Principal right after the assembly
Saturday, October 5 - Volunteer Day with Vols from Walgrove and UCLA 9am-1pm

Let's have a great week, Walgrove!

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Sunday, September 15, 2024

Walgrove Weekly Message

Dear Walgrove Families and Staff, 

What a week it has been!

During our fifth week, we had our first Gr 4-5 assembly to discuss behavior expections -- kindness, empathy, generosity, upstanding and when someone messes up and says something unkind, even potentially very unkind, we stand up for ourselves and one another but we don't shame the shamer. We give classmates the opportunity to earn back trust.

We also had our first (and hopefully last) monkey-bars injury resulting in a call to 911. That's why the fire department was here at the end of the day Friday. A kindergartener fell off the monkey bars and injured her arm. So many teachers, parents, nannies and Special Education assistants swooped in to assist. This very brave and fantastic kindergartener has been in excellent hands and is making a swift recovery. We may share a bit more info on this in the coming days along with a huge thank-you to all who swooped in and a few safety tips!

Thank you to all who came out to Volunteer Day yesterday!




We accomplished so much! 

Our next Volunteer Day will be October 5 replete with a couple dozen UCLA students.

In other news...if you have not yet taken this Enrichment survey, please do so here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3F5MXFP

Here is some of what is coming up this week at Walgrove:

MON

First week of Hispanic Heritgage Month

First Advanced Math Cohort 2:45-3:30 in Rm TBD. All those in grades 4-5 who earned a 3 or 4 on last year's SBAC were sent an invite. Check your SPAM folder

TUE

No Staff Meeting. PD: Asynchronous GATE Book Study

First day of Angel City Youth Chorale 1:45-3:00. SIGN UP HERE

Back to School Night 4:30-6pm with classroom visits 5-6pm. There will be pizza, tables set up for HIF forms, Parent Portal registration and LSLC Info. This is adults only (the Open House in the Spring is for the whole family)

WED

Dr. K at all-day Principal meeting at Pio Pico Middle School 8-4

THU

SAS Coordinator Meeting for Dr. K 4pm

FRI

Friday morning assembly. Ms. Lima's class to lead the Pledge. Liam Blatchford to perform. 8:05-8:20

FOW Community Meeting in the Parent Center 8:30am

First Day of violin with Danielle Villalobos for kiddos Grade 1+. 2:35-3:15 SIGN UP HERE

SAT

FOW Welcome Bash (FREE ADULT PARTY) 6:30pm. RSVP HERE

A FEW UPCOMING DATES:

Tuesday, September 24

> First day of Theater class during the school day with PS Arts Teaching Artist Bryan Staggers

> LSLC Elections (asynchronous)

Thursday, September 26: First LSLC meeting in Dr. K's Zoom Room at 3:15pm

Tuesday, October 1: First day of Chess before, during and after school

Monday, October 7: First day of Tutoring for certain kiddos in grades 3-5. 2:45-3:15pm

Let's have a great week, Walgrove!

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