November 30, 2007 – 11:57 pm
Fundraising Chair, Gabrielle Samuels | fundraising@losfelizarts.org
Photos by Joel Sigerson
Our first annual LFCSA Harvest Arts and Crafts Festival, held on November 10th, 2007, is one for the record books. The co-chairs, Naomi Slodki and Nicole Whitaker had a vision: to hold an event that truly embodied who we are as a [...]
November 30, 2007 – 11:41 pm
text and photos by Lillie Pardo
The kindergarten school year began with learning about “caring,” which led to learning about “shelter” in early October. The guiding question for the whole unit was “How do family members show they care for each other?” To make a bridge from caring to shelter, each student made a [...]
November 30, 2007 – 11:25 pm
Dear Parents,
It is hard to believe that one third of our school year is nearly over and winter is approaching. This past month flew by with many outstanding activities and much learning having occurred. Though I missed the Halloween Program, I was able to view the video and saw why I heard so [...]
November 30, 2007 – 11:20 pm
Have YOU asked Grandparents and Uncles if they want to buy a LFCSA DVD yet? For a $25 donation, they get an incredible 83 minute professionally created keepsake of LFCSA’s inaugural year. Every single student is featured at least twice as their class is spotlighted. This priceless DVD is a unique and [...]
November 30, 2007 – 11:18 pm
Recycling containers are in every classroom and throughout campus. Eligible recyclables are listed on the bins. Throw it in, it all gets sorted by West Hollywood’s recycling service. The Green Team Committee is also developing a compost area in preparation for a “no waste” lunch policy.
November 23, 2007 – 10:01 am
by Alyssa Gonzales
What exactly is a neighborhood? If you had asked a first grade student this question in early September, it would have sparked a variety of personal responses. So how do we as educators take all of these wonderful ideas and honor our students’ individual input while validating their unique experiences? [...]
November 20, 2007 – 1:47 am
Hello LFCSA Parents,
Below are the people nominated for PTA office who have
expressed a willingness and a desire to fill the
positions. As we are a new organization, nominees were
few and interested parties fewer, and these people are
running unopposed. However, the folks below are all
fantastic, committed LFCSA parents and I think they will
do a great job of [...]
November 20, 2007 – 1:09 am
Fall is in the air (at long last!), and we hope you are as excited as we are about our upcoming Fall Harvest Arts and Crafts Festival. You should all have the date ingrained in your brains by now: Saturday, November 10th, from 11-3pm. When you think about it, this festival truly [...]
November 17, 2007 – 2:15 am
Dear Parents:
I thought this letter might be helpful in your fundraising efforts. Please feel free to use it as a tool when asking family members for donations to the Capital Campaign.
You can download it from www.losfelizarts.org/pdf/grandparent_donation.pdf
Dear LFCSA Grandparent:
Your grandchild’s school is quickly gaining a reputation as one of Los Angeles’ leaders in the charter [...]
November 11, 2007 – 2:40 am
Photos by Cynthia Smalley & Aladino Debert