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Sep 7

Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

Sep 11

Patriot's Day Assembly - Parents Welcome

Time: 8:15 AM – 8:45 AM
Location: Yard around Grass Field

Sep 14

LSLC/Governance Orientation/Elections

Time: 3 PM – 4 PM
Location: via ZOOM

Sep 17

5th Grade Middle School/Pali Camp Meeting

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM
Location: via ZOOM

Sep 21

Unassigned Day - NO SCHOOL

Sep 23

Coffee with the Principal: Integrated Safe School Plan

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

Sep 25

Volunteer Workshop

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

POWW Movie Night viewing of MARIO GALAXY

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM
Location: school yard

Oct 13

Fall Picture Day - Grade Levels TBD

Oct 14

Fall Picture Day - Grade Levels TBD

Oct 24

POWW - Boo Bash

Oct 30

Shortened Day - Dismissal at 1:40

Nov 6

Make Up Fall Picture Day

Nov 11

Veterans' Day - NO SCHOOL

Nov 17

Shortened Day - Dismissal at 1:40pm

Nov 18

Shortened Day - Dismissal at 1:40pm

Sep 7

Labor Day

Sep 12

Choosing YOUR College

Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Virtual - RSVP at bit.ly/CollegeWorkshops_2026

Sep 16

Community Advisory Meeting/Reunión del Comité Asesor de la Comunidad (CAC)

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/87125523815?pwd=QoP1DoQUcLzZ3NR7wpnp9Bz96QvJvL.1

Sep 17

On the Right Track: Resources for "C" or Better in A-G

Time: 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Virtual

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

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News & Announcements

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Week of August 17th News

I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. We completed our first week of school with so many happy faces as our students learned, made new connections, and positively interacted with their friends. It was wonderful to see our campus filled with such excitement and joy!
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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 Back Reminders

I hope you are all having a wonderful last few days of summer. I look forward to welcoming everyone back week as we begin what promises to be a remarkable and meaningful school year together.
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Back to School Information

I hope you are all having a wonderful summer and enjoying quality time with your families, whether you are here in town or traveling. I look forward to welcoming everyone back soon as we begin what promises to be a remarkable and meaningful school year together. Here are a few important updates for the start of the school year.
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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