Good evening Welby Way families,
I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful four-day weekend. As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow in honor of Labor Day. School will resume on Tuesday with our regular Tuesday early dismissal at 1:30 p.m.
Respecting Our Neighbors, Parking, and Traffic Safety
When dropping off or picking up your child, please be respectful of our surrounding neighbors by not blocking driveways, parking in red zones, or stopping in the middle of the street to let students out. Also, please drive carefully, avoid speeding, and use the crosswalk when crossing the street. By working together to follow these safety rules, we can ensure that our children arrive and leave school safely while also maintaining positive relationships with our neighbors.
Attendance Counts
Thank you, families, for making sure your child is at school every day and on time. In the classroom is truly where it’s at! With 16 days of school already completed, your child should have no absences or no more than one. As mentioned previously, attendance is being closely monitored this school year as we work to reduce chronic absences and ensure students are present and learning every day. I truly appreciate your efforts and partnership in this. If your child is absent, please remember to send a note when they return or email your classroom teacher.
This Week
Tuesday: Just before dismissal, the LA Rams cheerleaders and mascot will be visiting Welby Way to kick off the season by distributing Rams t-shirts to all our students. There is a chance that media may be present to capture the event, and a signed media release form is required for participation. A paper copy was sent home Thursday, and I have attached another copy to this email. Please be sure your child brings a completed form to school on Tuesday. Thank you!
Monday Morning Assemblies
Welby Way is a diverse community, and POWW and I would love to highlight and celebrate our many cultures. Throughout the year, we invite students to share about a tradition or holiday during our Monday morning assemblies. If your family has a special holiday or tradition you would like to see recognized, please reach out to me or POWW.
POWW Announcements
Earthquake Kits: A friendly reminder that Emergency Kits are due by September 15, 2025. If you are unable to prepare one, POWW is selling pre-made kits that will be delivered directly to your child’s class. They are available for purchase on their new Zeffy platform (https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/poww-emergency-kits-online-delivery-to-classroom or at www.pay4schoolstuff.com For questions, please contact POWW Emergency Kit Chair, Yomara McGrew, at 213-705-6577.
Welby Way Spirit Wear: Spirit wear ordering is now open! Place your order between September 1–15 at www.untopable.com/welbyway More information can also be found on the POWW website.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to help our students shine this school year and beyond. Wishing you a wonderful remainder of the long weekend and a great evening. This is all for now.
Your Welby Way Principal,
Mrs. DaCorsi