Welby Way Families,
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.
Here are a few important updates for the start of the school year:
Beginning-of-the-Year Paperwork
Don't forget to submit your Beginning of the School Year Paperwork prior to Tuesday's Meet Your Teacher Event. The office will accept your completed Return to School Packet prior to the Welcome Back to School event on August 11. The office is currently open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
All required documents can be found on the Welby Way website at https://welbywayces.lausd.org/ under "Back to School Central – Complete 2026–2027." You may also pick up a paper packet in the office.
This year, the majority of the district-required forms must be completed and submitted online through your Parent Portal or enroll.lausd.net, while the remaining forms are available on the Welby Way website. Please note that this process is different from the previous school year.
After-School Care
This school year, we will offer two after-school programs:
- PEAK Adventures for TK–2nd grade students (fee-based). More information is available at peak-adventure.com/welbyway.
- KYDS for TK–5th grade students. The district has combined YS with KYDS, with coaches now supporting the unified program.
Applications for both programs may be picked up and completed in front of the school.
Both programs will operate Monday through Friday, from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m., on campus.
Welcome Back Family Social
Tuesday, August 11 will be our Welcome Back Family event. The day's schedule is below, and I hope to see you there!
8:15–8:45 a.m. – Kindergarten Orientation (Auditorium)
9:00–10:00 a.m. – Magnet/New Parent Orientation (Auditorium)
10:00–11:00 a.m. – "Find Out and Meet Your Teacher" - You must have submitted your Welcome Back to School Paperwork to find out and meet your teacher.
School Supply Lists
As we prepare for the new school year, our teachers are working hard to gather supplies for each grade level and classroom. To help you prepare your child for a successful start to the school year, grade-level supply lists and procedures will be posted on the Welby Way website this upcoming week. Please note that 5th grade teachers will provide classroom-specific supply lists.
***Also, please do not forget to label all your child’s items (backpack, water bottle, lunch box, and jacket) with their first and last name to avoid having it end up in the lost and found.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I truly look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, August 11, for our Welcome Back Family event and again on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 12.
Be well, stay safe, and enjoy the rest of your summer!
Your Welby Way Principal,
Mrs. DaCorsi