Dear Lakeview Families,
I hope your child has come home with a little extra kindness in their step! This week’s participation in the Great Kindness Challenge led to some of our Lions going above and beyond in their actions and words to make sure others felt seen and welcomed. Take a look at some beautiful art from Mrs. Sabio's students HERE. I had the honor to do one of the things I love most about being an educator: reading to our students. Part of my experience as an educator included 7 years as an instructional coach where I studied methodologies and best practices, mostly in literacy, that help positively impact students academically and socially. On Monday and Tuesday, I brought this love to Lakeview through an Interactive Read Aloud where students and I studied how the characters changed over time and how to be mindful of the impact of our actions. Your children had thoughtful ideas of how to demonstrate kindness this week and I hope these habits continue on.
Our Kindergartners took their very first field trip today to the Yorba Linda Public Library! What a fun time riding on the big yellow school bus with their classmates and teacher followed by an engaging and interactive story time. Students then learned about the checkout process, the “I Changed My Mind” cart, and how to care for books that we borrow. Many children got their first library card today or brought theirs from home. If your child didn’t get a chance to check out a book today, please do visit soon so they can get a library card to build their love for reading! Attached are some pictures from the field trip - more on our @lakeviewpylusd Instagram!
Plan ahead: on February 22, 2022 (2/22/22), Lakeview will have a TWO-RRRIFIC Celebration! AVID Leaders will host math and ELA games, we will have dancing at recess and more read alouds in honor of this once in a lifetime calendar event! Please see the attached flyer. Additionally, we are taking this opportunity to help our community at-large with a canned food drive. Students are encouraged to bring in 2 cans of food/non-perishable items that will be donated to South County Outreach. More info to come!
Happy Lunar New Year to our families who celebrate! 2022 is the Year of the Tiger, known as the king of all beasts in China and is associated with bravery, confidence and strength.
PTA Board Positions for 2022-2023 Needed - Our fabulous Lakeview PTA is preparing to fill some very important roles for next year's PTA Executive Board. If you are interested in joining our team and filling a position, please let one of our current board members or the head of our nominating committee, Christina Lukehart ([email protected]), know.
Little Mermaid Jr Play tickets on sale NOW! Our wonderful Lion actors have been shedding their mane and donning their sea creature outfits in preparation for their three night debut! Opening Night is February 10 - I'll be there with my 4 year old, Easten. Street tacos will be available beforehand. Flyer attached and click HERE to purchase your tickets.
Lakeview Science Fair coming up! We have had a wonderful group of students begin work on their science fair projects. It's not too late to join in - sign up to participate HERE. A Parent & Student Guide is available on the Lakeview School website under the Family Resources tab. Save the date: March 17th for our Science Fair Awards Night.
Water Awareness Poster Contest! - All OC students are invited to create posters that reflect the theme: #OCISWATERSMART. Many of my own students participated in this contest and even won. Some of their art was published in a yearly calendar for the county and displayed in prominent places like John Wayne airport. Please see the attached flier for details. All art will be due to the office by Wednesday, February 23.
Winter Instrumental Concert postponed until late Spring. More information to follow.
PYL REACH Foundation Shamrock ‘N Run - Click HERE
Do you need information on our Expanded Learning Program before/after school? Take a look at the attachment!
New Way to Report Absences! We have a new way to report your child's absence on our Lakeview Website! Click the Family Resources tab or the Report an Absence button in the top left corner.
Important Dates
- Jan 5-Feb 11 - School Choice Transfer Application Window
- Jan 31 - Play Rehearsal, 2:30
- Feb 1 - Lunar New Year
- Feb 3 - Treats with the Principal @ Vista del Verde Park, 2:30
- Feb 7-9 - Little Mermaid Jr Play Tech Week
- Feb 7-11 - ELPAC Testing
- Feb 8 - PTA Board Meeting
- Feb 10 - Little Mermaid Play OPENING NIGHT
- Feb 10 - Lion Pride/GATE After School Enrichment, 2:30
- Feb 10 - Lakeview Instrumental Winter Concert, MPR 6-8:30
- Feb 11 - Little Mermaid Play
- Feb 12 - Little Mermaid Play
- Feb 14 - No School, Lincoln's Birthday
- Feb 15 - Kids Heart Challenge Kickoff (more info to come)
- Feb 21 - No School, Presidents' Day
- Feb 22 - 4th grade Field Trip to Irvine Park
- Feb 22 - TWO-RRRRIFIC Celebration
- Feb 23 - Water Awareness Poster DUE to Office
- Mar 3 - Open House, 5:30-7:30
Have a safe and wonderful weekend!
Best,
Mrs. Given, Principal
[email protected]