Dear Lakeview Families,
What an exciting time at Lakeview! Hearts were fluttering, feet were dancing, and valentines were passed around today. Our cast members in The Little Mermaid, Jr had an extra pep in their step after last night’s amazing opening night. Wow - I knew our community was talented; I did not know I would tear up at the beautiful voices or smile at the hidden personalities that came out in costume. There seems to be no end when I observe our wonderful team of parent volunteers come together to provide our Lions and community such an extraordinary event. Endless applause and hopes for lots of rest and recovery to Marisol Ligot and Jacquelyn Kuo, PTA Play Co-Chairpersons. My son, Easten, accompanied me and on our drive home asked how long he would have to wait until he could go back to “the theater to see the big kids again.” To say he was disappointed when I said “next year” is an understatement. I think we have a fun Mother-Son date night tradition in the making :)
Check out some of the fun energy from the (outdoor) backstage:
- Sea Creatures Passing the Time
- Ursula & Mermaid Sisters
- Chefs & Sailors
- Sea Creatures
- More Sea Creatures
- Mrs. Given & Easten Mother-Son Date
With great pride, I was able to share some of the accomplishments and goals with both Dr. Elsasser, Superintendent of PYLUSD and Dr. Leon, the Director of Elementary Education this week. It comes from a place of genuine honesty when I get to say I am the Proud Principal of Lakeview Elementary. Thank you to each family for supporting our teachers and staff at Lakeview by partnering in your child’s education. Thank you for following our school procedures, rules, and guidelines which allows us to bring back wonderful Lakeview traditions and build new ones together!
This is a friendly reminder to take the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) parent survey online before Friday, February 25th. As parents and guardians, your feedback is extremely important and will help PYLUSD, as well as Lakeview Elementary School, improve. To access this year’s parent survey, you will find it on the front page of the District’s website as well as on our school’s homepage.
As February continues, we have quite a few exciting events coming up. Please read below and see the attachments for additional information.
Don’t have plans for tonight or tomorrow? Go see the final performances of The Little Mermaid, Jr. at the El Dorado Performing Arts Center. You won’t be disappointed! Purchase tickets HERE.
The American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge program is kicking off on February 15th with a school-wide Zoom assembly! Help your child get a jump start by registering on the Kids Heart Challenge website. When registering, your child will choose a heart healthy challenge to Be Active or Be Kind and earn a FREE Road Warrior Wristband! Our goal is to have 100% of our students register online and take the Challenge. This year, the KHC Explorers are going on a ROAD TRIP! CLICK HERE to jump on board and experience the road trip across the U.S. through daily activities for physical health, mental wellbeing and tips to help others with special hearts! Let’s have fun and save lives! See the attached flyer.
Coming up, 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! 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 each day that will be donated to South County Outreach. There will be barrels in the Office. Please see the attached flyers!
Final call for Science Fair entries! Projects are due March 10 and winners will be announced at our Science Fair Night on March 17th in the evening. Please see all information and dates HERE.
Water Awareness Poster Contest! - All OC students are invited to create posters that reflect the theme: #OCISWATERSMART. All art will be due to the office by Wednesday, February 23. Please see the attached flyer.
Join fellow neighbors and classmates at the PYL REACH Foundation Shamrock ‘N Run on March 20.
IMPORTANT DATES AT-A-GLANCE
- Jan. 5 - Feb. 11 - School Choice Transfer Application Window
- Feb. 11 - Little Mermaid Play, El Dorado PAC
- Feb. 12 - Little Mermaid Play, El Dorado PAC
- Feb. 14 - No School, Lincoln's Birthday
- Feb. 15 - Kids Heart Challenge Kickoff
- 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
- Mar. 4 - Trimester 2 Ends, Minimum day
Have a wonderful and safe 3-day weekend!
Best,
Mrs. Given, Principal