Good evening Welby Way families,
I hope you are all having an enjoyable three weekend as there is no school tomorrow in observance of Veteran's Day as we pay respect to those who have served our country to preserve our freedom. School will resume with regular Tuesday 1:30 pm dismissal.
This Week:
Candy Donations: Thank you to everyone who dropped off candy in the main office in support of our troops. One of our 4th grade students is continuing to collect any additional candy for his scout troop. Please continue to drop off any leftover candy this upcoming week. Your donations are greatly appreciated and go to those who are serving our country.
Tuesday:
Shack Shake Restaurant Night: POWW is hosting restaurant night at the Shake Shack from 10:30 am - 11:00 pm at the Shack Shake on Topanga Cyn. Save having to make dinner and come out in support of Welby Way as 25% of sales go back to Welby. Please go to the POWW website for the flier with more information.
Thursday:
Parent Workshop: Please join Ms. Johanna, our wellness counselor, and Mrs. Klein, our parent rep., for their next parent workshop on Thursday, Nov. 14th at 8:30 am. They will be discussing anxiety and the best strategies for coping and decreasing anxiety. We hope to see you there as there will be coffee and goodies.
Substance Awareness Presentation: This Thursday Kindergarten - 5th grade students will participate in a substance awareness presentation with me. We will be discussing medicine safety and overall wellness. I want to thank the parents who participated in this week's coffee with the principal where we discussed substance safety and previewed the student presentation.
Friday:
Spirit Day: This Friday will be our next Spirit Day with western wear. Students are encouraged to wear school appropriate western gear such a hats, shirts, bandannas, and jeans. The classes with the most spirit will be recognized.
Choice Deadline: The CHOICES application period ends this Friday for the next school year. If we are not your school of residence and you will have incoming students next school year, please make sure you apply for the lottery using the emailed link or goto.lausd.net. This also applies if your child qualifies and you are applying for the Welby Way magnet or a magnet for middle school.
https://echoices.lausd.net/#gsc.tab=0
District Cell Phone and Smart watch Policy: I would like to remind everyone about the cell phone/smart watch free school day. This policy is in place at Welby Way and will continue upon our return from Winter Break. This means that students are not permitted to use their cell phone or smart watch during the school day or after school unless given permission by the after-school coach. If a student is seen using a phone or watch, it will be taken away and a parent must pick it up from me. Below is the link for the presentation that was provided to parents at this week's coffee with the principal.
Future Dates: Please be sure to mark your calendar
Minimum Day 12:50 pm Dismissal: With the upcoming fall parent conferences, Monday, Nov. 18th, Wednesday - Friday, Nov. 20th - 22nd, will be minimum day dismissal at 12:50 pm. ***Please note the correction to the dismissal time.
I hope you all have a positive remainder of the 3 day weekend and evening. Thank you for your continued partnership and the gift of your child. This is all for now.