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June 8, 2005

 Spirit Days Coming Soon

We will be ending the school year with a bang! The whole community is invited to participate in our Spirit Days. Here is the schedule:
 

·        Monday 6/20             Backwards/Opposite Day

·        Tuesday 6/21            Pajama Day

·        Wednesday 6/22       Twins (Triplets, Quadruplets, etc.) Day

·        Thursday 6/23           Hat and Hair Day

EXCITING NEWS!!!

We were notified today that we have won a competitive matching grant through the Music Center Education Division that will support our development of an integrated arts program here at Pacifica. This program will include staff development, student workshops, curriculum development and an assembly/performance. A big thank you to Cheryl Ward, our grant writer and especially to our teachers whose letters of interest made a tremendous impact on the selection team. Our Music Center contact informed us that they are very excited to be working with us, as our philosophy and curriculum are a great match for the program they are developing. This is a ground-breaking project at the elementary level and we are thrilled to be part of it. 

MORE GOOD NEWS!

Pacifica has won a $28,500 scholarship to participate in the California Charter Quality Institute. This is a three-year project sponsored by the California Charter School Association, established to support new charter schools and charter schools with new leadership teams. The project starts with a 6-day residential workshop from June 26 through July 1, in Marina del Rey. Janette and Beth will be attending.

Upcoming Dates to Put on Your Calendar

·       Friday 6/10 8:30-9:15am – Parent Appreciation Breakfast – The staff is serving breakfast to parents in honor of all their hard work and dedication throughout the year. Please plan to join us for at least a few minutes.

·       Sunday 6/12 from 2-5pm – Community Celebration – Picnic in the Bowl – Come join us for a fun end-of-year gathering. See below for more info.

·       Wednesday 6/15 at 3:15 – Playground planning meeting.

·       Thursday 6/16 at 5:30 – Group 5 (Anna) class meeting

·       Friday 6/17 – Pickle Pops (Stephanie) class meeting

·        Saturday 6/18 – Whole School Work/Play day – Come and help the teachers get rooms ready to be losed down for the summer. See below.

·        Tuesday 6/21 at 6:30 – Council meeting

·        Thursday 6/23 – Last Day of School – Plan on spending the afternoon with us for our year end celebration. More details to come.

Parent Appreciation Breakfast

Parents truly do make the difference here at Pacifica. Working in classrooms, organizing committees, researching… everything you do here is important and appreciated. Please take a few minutes on Friday, June 10 between 8:30 and 9:15am to stop and enjoy the breakfast the staff is putting together to honor our Pacifica parents and volunteers. 

Staff Appreciation

Please be sure to read the attached flyer from Kellie Briley about staff appreciation activities and ways you can help.

Work and Play Day

Please schedule time to come in and help on Saturday, June 18 between 10am and 3pm. It takes a lot of work to get rooms organized and everything stored so that it will be easy to find and set up for September. Our teachers need your help on this day to have the rooms ready to close for the summer after school is out. YOUR HELP IS ESSENTIAL…PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND!

Picnic in the Bowl

Don’t miss this opportunity!!!! Join us as we celebrate the end of the year at Kenneth Hahn Regional Park on Sunday, June 12 from 2-5pm. We will gather in Janice’s Meadow (the big grass bowl). Bring blankets, picnic and outdoor toys to enjoy (Frisbees, balls, etc.). There is a nominal entrance fee to the park on weekends

·        Information on Kenneth Hahn Recreation Area

4100 S. La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90056 (323)298-3660
South of Rodeo.

(370 Acres) In 1932 this area was the site of the 10th Olympiad. In 1984 Los Angeles again hosted the Olympics, drawing athletes from 140 nations. To serve as a continual reminder of the events, 140 trees have been planted together on the hills where the 1932 events took place. Each tree represents a nation that took part in the 1984 Olympics. Activities include hiking, fishing, and group and family picnicking. Other amenities include children's play areas, community center, and a man-made lake.

Vehicle entry fee applies on weekends and holidays. Thomas Bros. Guide Map #: Page 673, A-2

 Voting for Organization Council Positions

Nominations have closed for the open Council seats. Ballots will be available on June 13. Voting closes on June 15 at 3:30pm. Thank you to everyone who stepped forward to be part of the Council next year. The transitional Council meeting will be held on June 21. The new Council will officially “take over” on July 1.

Remember, if you have questions about anything going on at Pacifica, you are always welcome to check in with me! – Janette

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