Co-chair Cecily Harrison | gogreen@losfelizarts.org Earth Day was April 22 this year, and we randomly asked LFCSA students what they were planning on doing for Earth Day. Some responded that they would “help something grow,” or “plant a tree.” The Green Team encourages everyone to discuss with their children how they can strive to make [...]
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From the Principal – May 2008
May 8, 2008 – 11:21 pm
Dear Parents, I have exciting news to announce this month! We have received a grant from two foundations totaling $17,500.00 that will enable us to implement innovative math materials developed by the Mind Institute, located in Orange County. This is the organization that worked with UC Irvine on the ground-breaking brain research study, known as [...]
Big Night Out
April 23, 2008 – 12:32 pm
As anticipated, we are sold out. We will not be accepting walk-ins at the door. We look forward to seeing those of you who purchased your tickets in time tomorrow night. We hope to see the rest of you at next year’s Big Night Out!
Kindergarteners Explore Caring Theme with Food
April 23, 2008 – 12:58 am
article and photos by Lillie Pardo For the second part of the project-based social studies unit on how families show care, the Kindergarteners in Ms. Pardo’s class studied “food.” Throughout the study of food, lesson plans, or “learning events,” incorporated art, drama, reading, writing, math, science, and of course, social studies. Students learned about food [...]
“Big Night Out” Silent and Live Auction Spring Fundraiser
April 23, 2008 – 12:01 am
Fundraising Update Over here in the Fundraising Department, the only thing on our minds is the upcoming LFCSA “Big Night Out” Silent and Live Auction. It’s going to be fabulous, and we really need your help in order to make it a success! You should have already received an “Auction Tip Sheet” in your child’s [...]
From the Principal – March 2008
April 22, 2008 – 11:43 pm
Dear Parents,
As I know you are aware of all the energy that is going into making sure our new site can become a reality, I want to shift the focus for a moment and share with you some exciting curricular things that are happening.
Since January, and continuing through April, the teachers, Nancy, and I are spending time each month at UCLA’s Seeds Elementary School for intensive staff development. These sessions are designed to help us teach children how to manage all of the information that comes their way, especially that found on the computer and though the media. As all of us are bombarded by an ever-increasing amount and variety of information, we as educators recognize the need to teach children how to evaluate and understand the messages they experience. One aspect of our curriculum is to teach our children to become wise consumers of information.
Real Parents, Real Fundraisers
March 1, 2008 – 12:14 pm
At a loss for fundraising ideas? If you need some help thinking of ways to raise money for this year’s pledge drive, our families are proving themselves to be a creative source of information. Below are just some of the unique ideas that our families have thought of to raise money for the Capital Campaign. [...]
Green Team : March Update
March 1, 2008 – 2:19 am
More and more, one has to recognize the need for doing things differently in terms of energy and waste. Educating our children about recycling, reusing, and renewing will introduce them to a completely different and creative way of sustainable life. Have you noticed those two blue 50-gallon rolling recycling bins in the auditorium? These aid [...]
TINKERING WITH TIME
February 3, 2008 – 5:26 pm
An Integrated Approach to Project-Based Learning by Tawny Dovico and Renee Marcy | photos by Tawny Dovico Throw the lever! Flip the switch! Spin the bobbin! Drop the hitch! Blast four weeks into the past. When the frothy smoke dissipates and the magic time travel dust settles you’ll find yourself in the second-grade classrooms among [...]
