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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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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3rd Annual International Food Fest 10/19/24

 

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Vision Screening Event 10/19/2024

 

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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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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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 room. Topic 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 here) 2:35-3:30pm

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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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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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 here) 2:35-3:30pm

Let's have a great week, Walgrove!

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