PLAYA DEL REY ELEMENTARY
September 8, 2014 – September 12, 2014
“I am in the world to change the world.”~M. Rukeyser
Monday, September 8, 2014
CELDT Continues
Constitutional Week (Sept. 9-23)
8:10 Morning Announcements
8:30 Parent Workshop in Auditorium-AM
2:35 STAR Culinary Arts in Parent Center
5:00 Parent Workshop in Auditorium-PM
Tuesday, September 9, 2014- (1:34 Dismissal)
8:45 Picture Day in Room 13
1:35 STAR Woodworking
1:45 Prof. Dev. -CC Concept Math/Framework
2:45 Staff Mtg.-Using Symbaloo for Planning
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
2:35 STAR Rockstar in Auditorium (?)
Thursday, September 11, 2014
9:00 Classified Mtg. with Nurse Marilyn in Library
10:30 Pam Marton, Instruction Director Visits
2:35 Mad Science in Rm. 1
Due: Uniform Tickets to Ray
Friday, September 12, 2014-NORM DAY
Dibels BOY Ends
2:35 STAR Dance Hooper in Auditorium
Due: Cumulative Records Open
Due: PD Survey Forms
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Itinerant Staff
E. Samos, APEIS
A.Kitano, LCT
M. Schmitter, Nurse
A. Sage, Psychologist
T. Lutsky, OT
M. Malconian, APE
P. Chasin, LAS
G. Lopes, PT
I. Hernandez, RT
D. Weinstein, PSA
Arts Staff
E. Shapiro, PS Music
L. Pedow, PS Visual Art
K. Aarn, PS Drama
K. Mason, Orchestra
G. Nichols, Theater Arts
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Constitution Day Observance: (September 9th through 23rd). Resources can be found on the
ESC WEST website for Elementary Social Science activities: http://achieve.lausd.net/Page/4603
along with http://achieve.lausd.net/Page/6825. The day of observance is September 17th.
Science Resources: For additional support with science instruction, integrated units, FOSS,
content, integration, science lessons, unit planning and information about Next Generation
Science Standards visit: http://achieve.lausd.net/Page/4970
Kindergarten http://achieve.lausd.net/Page/5986
Grade 1 http://achieve.lausd.net/Page/5988
Grade 2http://achieve.lausd.net/Page/5989
Grade 3 http://achieve.lausd.net/Page/5990
Grade 4 http://achieve.lausd.net/Page/5991
Grade 5 http://achieve.lausd.net/Page/5992
Special Request: All Emergency Cards & Cum folders should be secured in the main office at
the end of each instructional day - Please return/file in alphabetical order.
Emergency Drills: Review fire, earthquake, and drop-cover drill procedures with your
students in the classroom. It’s important for students to be familiar with procedures in the
event of a true emergency. Drop drills should be held monthly.
Fire Alarm Upgrade Project: Monday, September 15th is the start date for the fire alarm
project. The existing alarm system will remain functional until the new system is installed, tested
and certified. This will be similar to the wireless project where a team of contractors will set-up a
jobsite trailer at the North end of the playground area for the next few months. The contractors
will be working on campus/classrooms after dismissal from 2:45-10:30pm. Contractors will
ensure that all rooms are cleaned up and prepared for the next instructional day. If there are any
problems throughout the project, please contact Marshall or myself.
Group Counseling Gr. 3-5: Dana Weinstein, our new Pupil Services & Attendance Counselor,
will offer group counseling services by referral only. Services will be offered to general
education students who need support with social skills, developing empathy, and learning
conflict resolution skills. If you have a student that you would like to refer, please submit a
referral form to Ms. Weinstein’s box. Thank you!
Professional Development Opportunities:
GATE Conference : A Master Class on Gifted Education .Saturday, Nov. 1st. Keynote speaker is
Dr. Pedro Noguera, author and professor whose research focuses on social/economic conditions,
school reform, & conditions that promote student achievement. GATE funds will pay for your
registration fee. Please notify Mrs. Elliott, GATE Coordinator, if you would like to attend.
COMMON CORE COURSES-Sessions are led by Facilitator, Susan Obuchi, with activities to
apply and extend student learning in the common core. The location for the first session is at
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Loyola Village from 3:15-5:00pm. Training rate will be paid to participants who attend. Grade
level chairs can pair up to rotate.
*Session ONE: Sept. 10, 2014 - Common Core Portrait of College-and-Career Ready
*Session TWO: Oct. 8, 2014 -Common Core Portrait in Practice and Reading Anchor Standards
*Session THREE: Nov. 5, 2014 -Collaborative Classrooms: The Impact of Social and
Emotional Learning
*Session FOUR: Dec. 17, 2014 (date may be changed) -Examining Shifts in Instruction
Through Reading Standards
*Session FIVE: January 28, 2015 -Lesson Planning: Addressing Multiple Standards
*Session SIX: February 11, 2015 -Putting It All Together: Instruction with Intention
Congratulations:
 Staff members on their completion of the Child Abuse Awareness Training: V. Blue, R.
Dewara, T. Hunter, M. Brownlee, M. Zielina, D. Takeshima, S. Davis, C. Elliott, M.
Schmitter, R. Blanco, A. Castillo, T. Takara, K. C. Collins, M. Mack, R, Martinez, J.
Nakagawa, K. Yasutake, I. Villalba, R. Hopwood, S. Davis, G. Merete, C. Zeidman, L.
Chagoya , L. Coursey, S. Zaret, M. Mack, C. Robles, & C. Silva
 To 4 for the most uniform wear (84%)!
Surveys: If you have not submitted your surveys from the Special Education training on Aug.
18th or 19th, please ensure that you return them to Melanie Mack. The surveys are needed for
our District Validation Review documentation. Thank you!
Refrigerator Housekeeping – Please remember to throw away or take home any personal food
items from the staff refrigerator at the end of week. When food remains over the expiration date,
it can cause contamination and unwanted smell. Thank you for your help!
ATTENDANCE: Continue to submit attendance daily (K-5) as we approach norm day (Sept.
12th). Cumulative attendance must be updated from the first day of enrollment until the current
date. If you’re having trouble submitting, please notify Ray before 9:00am. Thank you!
Arts & Collaboration: All pull-out enrichment classes requires that a credentialed teacher be
present during scheduled time blocks. As the classroom teacher, it’s important to take an active
role by in participating in the activity. In addition, it’s helpful to point out connections to the
classroom curriculum and aiding the Arts Instructor with classroom management
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LOOKING AHEAD
Sept. 2-26
Sept. 22
Sept. 22
Sept. 25
Oct. 6-20
Oct. 7
Oct. 7
Oct. 24
Oct. 31
Nov. 7
Nov. 10
Nov. 10-14
Nov. 11
Nov. 12-14
Nov. 24-28
Pledge Drive
PS Arts Begins
Script to Stage Begins in Rm. 13
Unassigned Day
Signature Fundraiser
1st Grade Field trip to Getty Museum
Fall Pictures Make-ups
Fall Festival/Shortened Day (1:59)
AM-Costume Parade
Spell-A-Thon Fundraiser
The Big Show;10:30
Parent Conferences
Veteran’s Day-No School
Minimum Days (12:39 Dismissal)
Thanksgiving Break-No School
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