It was wonderful to see so many families and students last night at the fun Truck or Treat and Monster Bash. I truly want to thank our amazing POWW and all the parents who came out to set up, build the incredible haunted house, work the games, decorate their trunks, make sure the event ran smoothly, and provide their time. This event would not be possible and such a huge success without all your support and assistance. THANK YOU!!!
This Week:
Clippers Read to Achieve Program: Tomorrow starts the Clippers Read to Achieve reading incentive program for all Kinder - 5th grade students. Students will log their reading minutes starting tomorrow until Dec. 1st using the laclippers.beanstack.com app. Students participating in the program are on a quest to become LA Clippers Read to Achieve All-Stars. The top student in each grade level in the overall program will receive a Clippers prize pack, which could include Clippers gear, books and school supplies, along with Clippers prizes for their entire classroom. Sign up for Beanstack and register your child for Read to Achieve by going to laclippers.beanstack.com or by downloading the Beanstack Tracker App. More information can be found on the attachment to this email.
Honor's Awards Assembly: This Tuesday we will have our next Honor's Awards Assembly as we congratulate students for strong academic achievement along with demonstrating strong character. Teachers will notify parents of the students who will be receiving an award.
School Portraits: This Wednesday and Thursday will be our annual school portraits with Cornerstone Photography. All orders will be completed on line and no orders or money is to be turned into the school. Photos will also be available for viewing on their website. Directions for ordering were provided on the flier that was sent home this week.
- 3rd - 5th grade students will have their photo taken on Wednesday, Oct. 25th
- TK - 2nd on Thursday, Oct. 26th.
4th Grade Field Trip: On Thursday, 4th grade magnet classes will be on a field trip to the Gene Autry Museum for the day.
Charter and Magnet Tours and eChoices: We will have our next Magnet and Charter tours this week at 8:30 am. Charter will be on Thursday and Magnet on Friday. Also the echoices application window continues to be open for charter and magnet applications – Nov. 17th. You will go goto.lausd.net to apply. If your child attends Welby Way as a charter student, you don't live in our area, and have an incoming sibling, don't forget to apply for the Welby Way lottery for the 2024 - 2025 school year during this on time application window. Also, if you are applying to the Welby Way magnet or a magnet for middle school you will also apply through eChoices website at goto.lausd.net.
College Awareness and Spirit Day: To remind our students of the importance of the variety of options that exist for their future with going to college, Welby Way student council is hosting Spirit Day on Friday. All students and staff are encouraged to wear their favorite college gear such as shirts, sweatshirt, hats, scarf, and more. The class with the most spirit will win a prize.
Halloween Parade: We will have our annual Halloween Parade on Halloween at 8:15 am. Students will be permitted to come to school in their costume but “SAFETY” comes first. Therefore, no costumes may impair a student’s vision or movement; costumes may not be demeaning to any ethnic group, race, religion, nationality, handicap condition, gender or individual at our school; No unsafe props, equipment, weapons, including replicas, are to be brought to school; no costumes are allowed to completely hide the identity of the student (i.e., gorilla suit, “Scream” character, etc.) and Masks maybe carried but not worn.
Future Dates:
- NO School - Friday, Nov. 10th in observance of Veteran's Day.
- Parent Conferences: Parent conferences will be scheduled for all students the week of Nov. 13th and Nov. 13th, 15th, 16th, and 17th will be Minimum Day 12:35 pm dismissal.
- No School - Monday - Friday, Nov. 20th - 24th for the Thanksgiving break.
I thank you all for your continued support and the gift of your child at Welby Way. Have a wonderful evening and remainder of the weekend. This is all for now.
Your Welby Way Principal,
Mrs. DaCorsi