Walgrove Weekly Message

Dear Walgrove Families and Staff, 

I would like to begin this week's message by expressing to Ms. Jackie Robnett my personal gratitude for her efforts this last year and a half. She has worked very hard in support of our Special Education students and families, hosting meetings, assisting classrooms, and ensuring that our Special Education staff have received the support they need to tend to our most vulnerable students. 

Beginning this Thursday, February 1st, Ms. Robnett will be the Assistant Principal at Berenice Carlson Home Hospital School serving the utmost vulnerable. 

I'm sure I speak for all when I put forth a huge THANK YOU and proffer my very best wishes for a fruitful future. Walgrove will miss you, Jackie! The District will assign to Walgrove a new APEIS. In the meantime, Jackie, Carly and the District have arranged for experienced folks to host the remaining IEP meetings. Thankfully, Jackie and the team have calendared most of this year's remaining meetings.

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

MON

GATE SAS Pre-Designation Visit 2pm 

Willy Wonka tehearsal for ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-5 WHO HAVE AUDITIONED FOR OR HAVE REHEARSED FOR OR HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN 2:45-4:30 in the Auditorium. ALL students have now been cast. The two specific cast lists will be shared at rehearsal along with this season's Actor Agreement. (Kinder students to be included in bite-sized measure down the line.)

Tutoring with high school students in the library 3-6pm in the Library

TUE

Staff Meeting and PD 1:45 in Rm 24

Angel City Youth Chorale 1:45-3:00 in the Auditorium. All students TK-5 welcome!

Tutoring with high school students in the library 3-6pm in the Library

Coffee and Diet Coke with the Principal 7pm in Dr. K's Zoom room

WED

CGI Coach Zooms with grade levels briefly. Schedule TBD

Lima and Merrick field trip to the Getty

Willy Wonka rehearsal 2:45-4:30 (Snack 2:32-2:45) in the Auditorium and Quad

Tutoring with high school students in the library 3-6pm in the Library

Tap for students in TK-1 2:32-3:15 in the Auditorium (Danielle and Debralee will account for Musical Theater overlaps)

Tap for students in Grades 2-5 TBD

THU

Tutoring with high school students in the library 3-6pm in the Library

Coding class for kiddos in grades 2-5 with Ms. Biolatto in the Auditorium - Important first session/informational session for students 2:32-3:30pm

First Day of Black History Month

FRI

Assembly in the Quad 8:05-8:20am. Choe's and Webster's classes to perform the Pledge. STEAM Museum showcasing student STEAM work and featuring a student STEAM presentation

FOW general meeting in the Parent Center 8:30-9:00am

Region West DIBELS and IREADY deadline

Dr. K at EPO meeting 9-12 (via Zoom)

Violin with Danielle Villalobos in the Library 2:32-3:15pm

Let's have an awesome week, Walgrove!

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Walgrove Weekly Message

Dear Walgrove Families and Staff, 

First, a huge thank you to Farmer Adam and parent volunteer Darcy Hughes for being brave enough and hardy enough to work in the Wildlands during pretty significant rain on Saturday!!!

While Adam and Darcy weeded and cultivated, Ms. B. and I (from two distinct spots on campus) participated in a podcast with UCLA professor Dr. Tyrone Howard on KBLA radio, talking about the many wonders of Walgrove and education. 

HERE IS THE LINK TO THE PODCAST: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fBuCGQzN_KHPoe6YSE82xaudPZt7nKDa/view

Second, a thank you to Jonney Machtig for providing a rich chess experience on Friday. And to staff for joining in!! (If you would like to donate to this venture which will likely be Fridays 7:30-4:30, please contact me. This is not currently an FOW-funded venture.) 

Third, a shoutout to parents I saw this morning at the Rose Bowl Half Marathon! While I don't have pics with the parents (they are much faster than I!) I do have a photo of my friend Keriann and me. She was a pacer for a group which was also faster than mine, but we managed to run into one another afterward. And despite her ongoing battle with breast cancer, she is a badass who runs like the wind! 

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

MON

Cast lists for Willy Wonka Jr. posted at 12:00 noon in the Quad (and elsewhere)

First rehearsal for ALL WHO AUDITIONED for Willy Wonka (not just the principal casts) 2:45-4:30 in the Auditorium. Also, all kiddos grades 1st and up who want to be in the ensemble also welcome!

Tutoring with high school students in the library 3-6pm in the Library

TUE

All-day ILT meeting 8-1:30 in Rm 7

Staff Meeting and PD 1:45 in Rm 24. ALL staff meet in Rm 24 from 1:45-1:55. Afterward, Ms, Jackie Robnett meets with Special Education assistants in the library from 2:00-2:30. 

Angel City Youth Chorale 1:45-3:00 in the Auditorium. All students welcome!

Tutoring with high school students in the library 3-6pm in the Library

WED

Dr. K at Principal Meeting all day

Second Willy Wonka rehearsal for ALL WHO AUDITIONED AND ALL IN GR 1-5 WHO ARE INTERESTED  2:32-4:30 in the Auditorium

Tutoring with high school students in the library 3-6pm in the Library

(Tap schedule TBD)

THU

Tutoring with high school students in the library 3-6pm in the Library

LSLC and SSC meetings 2:45 and 3:30 in Dr. K's Zoom room

LSLC members: Kittelson, McCarthy, Biolatto, Gonzalez, and parent Sharon Beam (50% teachers is the UTLA goal)

SSC members: Kittelson, McCarthy, Biolatto and parents Sharon Beam, Gita Stulberg and Agata Schultz (50% parents is the legal requirement)

Alternate parents/community members Lisa Margeson, Danielle Barto and Steve Broutt

FRI

Assembly in the Quad 8:05-8:20am. Ms. Luis's class to lead the Pledge. Kalayah and Hailie to perform. 

Coffee and Diet Coke with the Principal 8:30 in Dr. K's office (or at the parent coffee cart if that's where the action is!)

Violin with Danielle Villalobos in the Library 2:32-3:15pm (no longer Mon and Fri; just Friday)

Let's have an awesome week, Walgrove!

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Walgrove Weekly Message

Dear Walgrove Families and Staff, 

I hope you have had a wonderful MLK JR weekend thus far!

Here is a happy health reminder:

>> COVID protocols remain: Test as needed/desired. If positive, isolate for five days and return to school/work on Day 6 if no fever and symptoms have improved. No need to test to return. Mask through Day 10. Info on vaccines and more here at the LA County Department of Public Health

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

TUE

Early Dismissal 1:32

Angel City Youth Chorale 1:45 in the Auditorium. All students welcome!

PD 1:45 Rm 24 Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

After-school tutoring with high school students in the Library until 6pm

WED

Musical theater auditions for students in grades 4-5. 2:32-4:00pm in the Auditorium

After-school tutoring with high school students in the Library until 6pm

THU

Musical theater auditions for students in grades 2-3. 2:32-4:00pm in the Auditorium

After-school tutoring with high school students in the Library until 6pm

FRI 

Parent Tour 8am in the Quad and beyond (refreshments in the Library)

Assembly 8:05 in the Quad. Ms. Danielle's class to lead the Pledge. Performer(s) TBD

Jonney Machtig offers chess during recess and lunch at the tables in the Quad (and to one interested class in between). This is just a demo to solidify interest and work out potential pain points. 70 families and staff answered the chess survey and 93% were enthusiastically in favor. 

Midpoint Notices Due

Musical Theater Audition Callbacks for all grades during lunch (upon invitation) 

Violin with Danielle Villalobos in the Library 2:30-3:15

SAT, JAN 20

VOLUNTEER DAY 9-1 - Come work out stress, heal your heart and green your thumbs!

SUN, JAN 21

Rose Bowl Half Marathon (Dr. K is participating). Come and run alongside OR cheer her on from the sidelines OR from the comfort of your recliner (which is where she will be right afterward!)

Lets's have a wonderful week, Walgrove!

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Walgrove Weekly Message

Dear Walgrove Families and Staff, 

Welcome back after a winterful three-week break!

Here are some anouncements/reminders:

>> COVID protocols remain: Test as needed/desired. If positive, isolate for five days and return to school/work on Day 6 if no fever and symptoms have improved. No need to test to return. Mask through Day 10. Don't come to school sick. 

>> The Lost and Found is still in my office. I did NOT yet donate items because Winter Academy items were added, and I want those folks to have a chance to retrieve their beloved items as well. Come on by my office to see what is yours. Please only take what is yours.

>> Parent Nina Madjid will host a parent community circle starting again next week (not this week) so stay tuned!

>> The after-school program is in full swing until 6pm. If you haven't yet applied for this year, apply here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fVR_-mEm2T70fHpk-q8l5mFUCguO8yzq/view and email your application to andrea.kittelson1@lausd.net and coreyh@starinc.org

>> The grass will root for two more weeks. The District will take the fence down January 19. Thank you for your patience!

>> Tutoring with high school students in the library will begin after MLK Day

>> Angel City Youth Chorale starts this Tuesday at 1:45. All students welcome

>> Violin starts this Friday. All students grades 2-5 welcome

>> Tap starts next week (not this week). All students welcome

>> Teacher Kaila will be out this week so no theater during the school day

>> Farmer Adam is here so there will be garden

>> STEAM Studio will be in full swing

Chess is potentially an option to add! (?) Please complete a survey to gauge your interest in bringing chess to school (via Jonny Machtig) three days a week during recess, lunch and classes in between. 

Answer this survey about potentially adding CHESS here: https://forms.gle/YAUZs8JY1WLYay2Q6

This is some of what is coming up during the next two weeks at Walgrove:

MON

Debralee Daco announces this Spring's musical theater production at approximately 2pm. Between now and then, there is still time to vote for your choice (Wonka, Seussical or Into the Woods) VOTE HERE.

TUE

Early Dismissal 1:32

Angel City Youth Chorale 1:45 in the Auditorium. All students welcome!

PD 1:45 Rm 24 Formative and Summative Assessments

WED

Dr. K at Short Ave for Instructional Rounds and Network Meeting 8-3

Musical Theater audition information and info session with musical theater director Debralee Daco. Students in Grades 2-5 (kiddos only; no parents) 2:32-3:15 in the Auditorium 

(Other younger students invited at a later date!)

THU

The usual rigmarole, hokum and joy!

FRI

Assembly 8:05 in the Quad. Mr. Gonzalez's class to lead the Pledge. Performer(s) TBD

Violin 2:32 in the Library

MON, JAN 15

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY - NO SCHOOL

TUE

Early Dismissal 1:32

Angel City Youth Chorale 1:45 in the Auditorium. All students welcome!

PD 1:45 Rm 24 Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

WED

Musical theater auditions for students in grades 4-5. 2:32-4pm in the Auditorium

THU

Musical theater auditions for students in grades 2-3. 2:32-4pm in the Auditorium

FRI 

Assembly 8:05 in the Quad. Ms. Danielle's class to lead the Pledge. Performer(s) TBD

Musical Theater Audition Callbacks for all grades during lunch

SAT, JAN 20

VOLUNTEER DAY 9-1

SUN, JAN 21

Rose Bowl Half Marathon (Dr. K is participating -- There is still room to join the kids run!

Let's have a great week, Walgrove!

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