Lakeview Lion Updates: December 16, 2022

Dear Lakeview Families,

We are heading into the final stretch before our Winter Break! I got to spend the morning with grades 1, 3, and 4 during our second session of Holiday Activity with the Principal while giving our teachers a much needed gift of time. Partnering once again with Strategic Kids who led us in a collaborative LEGO engineering activity, students’ creative juices were flowing as they designed and constructed castles. I was most entertained by the 1st grade group who had numerous hot tubs in their keeps and security cameras near their drawbridges! What fun to watch kids play, in a semi-structured environment, with open ended “bricks.” It was a challenge for some groups as they learned to navigate the art of negotiation and compromise but a wonderful opportunity to learn about each others’ hidden LEGO talents.

We were able to hire Strategic Kids thanks to the Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds from the federal CARES Act. They have also begun Masters of the Field during lunchtime recess where students have the opportunity to learn about different organized games, sportsmanship and teamwork.

Thank you to our parents who attended yesterday’s PTA Association Meeting followed by Treats with the Principal. Ms. Murhi, our new school counselor, shared a wonderful presentation about Responsible Decision Making. The PDF presentation is attached below. Thank you for sharing your parenting questions and tips with one other.

For upcoming class parties and festivities next week, our sign in process has shifted slightly to accommodate the volume of parents entering the office at once:
1. Please park in an unmarked parking stall or on Brooklyn Avenue cul-de-sac and walk up. 
2. Please sign in on the clipboards located on the tables in the foyer.
3. Make sure your circular volunteer sticker is prominently displayed so it is visible by all staff.
4. Then head straight to your destination on campus.
**There is no need to check in with the Office Staff for these special events.

Please read below for important information:
Interested in advertising in our School Play’s Playbill?
See the attached flyer for more information.

Save the Date: GATE Information Night - January 25th @ 5:30
Join fellow parents to hear about our Lakeview GATE program, the value of our small community, and the learning opportunities of being a Cluster Site. Flyer attached. 

Everyday Counts!
Please help your child be on time everyday! Students need additional time to walk from the valet to their classroom line. We begin our community flag salute at 7:50am. The warning bell is now at 7:45am. 

Independent Study Contracts
If you have a planned trip, please notify the office and your child’s teacher. An independent study contract can be arranged to ensure your child has ongoing access to their learning and provide for recaptured absences. We kindly request a 2-week advance notice.

Martial Arts International Karate Classes & Fundraiser
See the attached flyer for a special 2-week class that not only supports your child’s self-esteem, confidence and discipline but also sends 100% of the proceeds back to Lakeview!!

FunEx Entertainment Discounts
All Lakeview Elementary families now have access to discounts on hotels, theme parks, sports, movie tickets, and more from LakeviewElementaryyl.FunEx.com. See the attached flyer.

Need to Report an Absence? Please let the Office Staff know of your child’s absence by 10am using one of the following methods:
Option 1: Fill out the Absence Reporting Google Form, located on our school website.
Option 2: Call the 24 hr. Absence Reporting Line (also for students who will be tardy) at 714-986-7190, then press 3. Please have the following information ready:
Student's first & last name
Teacher
Date of the absence
Reason for the absence (if illness, we need the nature of the illness & symptoms the student is having)
Name of the person reporting the absence & their relationship to the student
Contact phone number
Option 3: Email Veronica Castillo, our AM Attendance Clerk at [email protected]. If you email the teacher, please Cc Veronica.


UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec 19 - Fire Drill
Dec 20 - Play Rehearsal, 2:30-4:00, MPR
Dec 20 - Play Costume Fitting, 2:30 - 4:00, Room 501
Dec 23 - Kindergarten Play, 10:45am, MPR
Dec 26-Jan 6 - Winter Recess, No School
Jan 9 - School Resumes
Jan 10 - Play Rehearsal, 2:30-4:00, MPR
Jan 11 - School Choice Window Opens, closes Feb 22
Jan 13 - Play Cast Photos, MPR
Jan 16 - No School, MLK Jr Holiday
Jan 17 - Play Rehearsal, 2:30-4:00, MPR
Jan 20 - Sunshine Squad Spirit Day: Snow Day w/ Scarf & Beanies
Jan 24 - Fire Drill
Jan 24 - Play Rehearsal, 2:30-4:00, MPR
Jan 25 - Dr. Leon, Ed Services Director, Site Visit
Jan 25 - GATE Parent Information Night @ 5:30pm
Jan 26-28 - Mary Poppins, Jr School Play @ The Performing Arts Center, El Dorado HS
Jan 30 - Vision & Hearing Screening, Grades TK, K, 1 (boys only), 2, 5


Have a festive and safe weekend!
Best,
Mrs. Given, Principal