November 2009
A Trip to the Principal’s Office
By Principal Karin Newlin
Autumn is in full swing. Leaves are falling, and the days are getting shorter. To me, Fall means lots of preparation and change, which is exactly what’s happening at LFCSA. It has been a busy and exciting time for our school, and I’d like to share what we’ve been up to as we prep to continue pushing our vision into the future.
ENROLLMENT DRIVE
We Have IMMEDIATE Openings
During the past few weeks, we have been welcoming a number of new K-4 students to our ranks. We are so pleased to have these new members of our community. Just a reminder: there are still spaces left for THIS school year. If you or someone you know might be interested in having their child grow and learn the LFCSA way, please have them contact Michelle Jones at Michelle@losfelizarts.org
or by calling 323-656-2810.
Photo Fundraising and Halloween’s Haul
We have another fantastic fundraising opportunity this month. Join us for our Fourth Annual Professional Portrait Fundraiser on Saturday, November 14th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at our new Media Center site. For only $75, families looking for a beautiful group portrait suitable for prints and holiday cards, as well as actors, musicians and entertainers looking for low-cost publicity shots, will be able to take advantage of our five highly regarded photographers and leave with a CD full of beautiful photographs.
Also, I would like to give a big thank you to all of the families who gave their time, talents and resources to make this year’s Halloween Festival such a “boo-ti-ful” and profitable event! From the haunted house to the unique crafts and delicious concessions, this fun and exciting event was not only a great fundraiser for our school, but also a wonderful representation of what we can achieve when we work together as a community.
A Change for the Better
As you know, recently we have restructured some classes. We now offer a blended K/1st grade class. Also, we have placed students from Ms. Heneise’s class into other 3rd grade classes, allowing her to take over our beloved Theater Arts curriculum. We are all very appreciative of your cooperation, patience and open-mindedness, and as expected, our students have made the transitions with ease.
Contributions That Are CAPITAL!
Finally, a big thank you to all of you who have made and fulfilled your pledges to the capital campaign, the fundraising effort that will help us move into, and equip, our new school site. Whether you were able to give $2, $2,000 or more, you are a valuable part of making the LFCSA dream a reality. If you still haven’t made your donation, please complete a pledge form as soon as possible.
So much behind us, and yet even more to come. There will be changes as we move forward, meaning growth, accomplishments and huge strides toward continued success. As always, a big THANKS to all of you for your part in making our school an organization of which we can all be proud.
Best,
Karin
