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Sep 22

ELAC Orientation and Election - in person and Zoom

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM
Location: Room 40 Zoom Meeting ID: 465 355 1744

Sep 23

Coffee with the Principal: Building Community with Trusted Adults, Mental Health, and our Safe School Plan

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Room 40

Sep 24

5th Grade Parent Meeting - Via Zoom - Meet the Middle Schools: Hale, Portola, and Lawrence Middle Schools

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Zoom Meeting ID: 517 366 2641 Passcode: welby

Sep 25

Volunteer Workshop with Mrs. Klein

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Steam Lab

POWW - 5th Grade Snack Shack

Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

POWW Movie Night viewing of MARIO GALAXY

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM
Location: school yard

Sep 28

POWW Meeting

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Library

Board District 3 Back-to-School Zoom Webinar

Time: 4 PM – 5:30 PM

Oct 6

Meet the Middle Schools - Hale/Portola/Lawrence come to Welby

Time: 8:30 AM – 10 AM

Oct 7

Rampage Run Club Starts Today!

Time: 7:30 AM – 7:55 AM
Location: Soccer Field

Oct 8

eChoices Brochure Workshop with Shira Scherb

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Oct 9

Welby Way School Tour

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

5th Grade Snack Shack

Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Oct 13

Fall Picture Day - Grade Levels TBD

Oct 14

Fall Picture Day - Grade Levels TBD

Sep 26

Region North Choices School Fair

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (VOCES) 9171 Telfair Ave Sun Valley, CA 91352

Oct 1

Region East Virtual Choices Fair

Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM
Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/84602735565

Region South Virtual Choices School Fair

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/81127472673

Oct 6

Region West Choices School Fair

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM
Location: Los Angeles High School 4650 W. Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90019

Oct 10

Region East Choices School Fair

Time: 9 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Esteban Torres HS 4211 Dozier St Los Angeles, CA 90063

Oct 13

Region South Choices School Fair

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Gardena High School 1301 W. 182nd St. Gardena, CA 90248

Region West Virtual Choices Fair

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/83201553181

Oct 27

Region East State of the Region

Time: 9 AM – 11 AM
Location: TBD

Oct 31

Household Income Form Deadline

Time: 12 PM

Nov 11

Veterans' Day

Nov 26

Thanksgiving

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

Dec 21

Winter Recess Begins

Jan 8

Winter Recess Ends

Jan 11

Second Semester Begins

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News & Announcements

Zoom Webinar

Board District 3 Back-to-School Zoom Webinar

Board President Scott M. Schmerelson and Superintendent Andrés E. Chait invite LAUSD families and community members to join us virtually to hear important updates for the 2026–2027 school year and learn more about Board District 3 and District priorities.
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Back to School Event

So much to do at the BTS event! Remember to submit your completed “Back to School” paperwork to receive your class assignment, catch up with old friends, and locate your new classroom on campus! Purchase Welby Way Spirit Wear! Grab some grub! POWW will be selling food! Meet your teachers and much more!
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Welcome to Our School

Welby Way is located in the West San Fernando area of Los Angeles County. We are both an affiliated charter and gifted magnet school in one location. Recognized as a California Distinguished School 3 times and a National Blue Ribbon School, Welby Way continues to be one of LAUSD’s highest-performing elementary schools. Welcome to Welby! 

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Who We Are...

At Welby Way, students are passionate about learning. We strive to inspire students to seek deep, meaningful understanding; to develop strong academic skills adaptable to the needs of the 21st century; become creative, critical, and independent thinkers; cultivate perseverance, initiative, responsibility, and respect and establish a growth mindset, habits of mind, and scholarly behavior.
 

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Partners/Accolades

  • Blue Ribbon
  • Distinction Award
  • MSA Award

At A Glance

  • 750 Students
  • 32 Teachers
  • 96% Attendance Rate
  • 81% Met or Exceeded Standards in SBAC ELA
  • 81% Met or Exceeded Standards in SBAC MATH