Las Positas Updates

😀

We had a fabulous return to school and BTSN (check out the photos below)!

What a wonderful and exciting beginning of the school. There were bubbles, music, tears, and a lot of smiles! We had a full BTSN and lots of dancing at the Happiness Is Now Assembly.

Communication and teamwork are crucial to your child's success. We are the "Lion Pride" working in unison at school, in the home, and the community to provide the best environment for our learners. This requires collaboration as a team and continued efforts to be on the same page. Please take active roles in knowing what is going on in the classroom and the school by reading our communication and following us on various social media (parent square app, twitter, instagram, facebook, school website, etc.).

Thank you, to the 91% of you who have confirmed your data on Aeries!!!

As an IB school, we celebrate an attribute every month. We start this month with the IB Learner Profile of being "principled." Please watch the video below with your child and discuss the video.

We look forward to seeing you~

• How would you describe the witch from the front cover?
• Have you ever lost something important to you? How did it make you feel?

• What do you think the title “Room on the Broom” means?
• Have you ever met someone new and made friends with them? What was it like?
• Have you ever seen a dragon before? What do you know about them?
• Have you ever had to face a scary situation? What did you do?
• What do you think the witch and her animal friends will do if they encounter danger or obstacles on their journey?

Meteorologists are predicting Hurricane Hilary to hit this weekend. Please make sure to dress your children appropriately. Also, pick up may take longer than normal. We appreciate your patience as we work to keep everyone safe.

Just a friendly reminder that school starts at 8:10 (9:10 for late cubs). We try our best to accommodate you and open school 30 minutes prior to the start of school. Please, Do NOT arrive earlier than that. Gates will open at 7:40AM (8:40 for late cubs).

Parents, no skateboards or scooters are allowed on campus. Only bicycles are allowed and please use the safety helmet!

We only allow school affiliated hats and please wear tennis shoes, no crocs or sandals. Please read the parent handbook for more details.

Welcome to the Lion's Den (Office Service Window): We will begin to use the office service window to assist families shortly once it cools down. If the front door is not accessible, please knock on the window and someone will assist you.

Where: School/District Events

How: Parents attend an event and receive a stamp at a designated "Passport Stamp" Station

• Designated "Passport Stamp" Stations will be manned by Student Leaders, teachers, staff, Community Liaisons, Parents

Travel Rewards

5 Destinations-Parents receive a "Parent Engagement" T-Shirt (given by Community Liaison/office personnel (TBD) at the school site)

10 Destinations-Parents attend a breakfast provided by the district (location TBD) with giveaways, prizes, and treats!

Additional prizes may be given throughout the program

Join Greg Jones, Erin Sevilla, and Paul Sung, our current parent representatives on our School Site Council. The council consists of parents, teachers, and administrators. This committee meets four to five times during the year, and discusses topics related to our school such as: student achievement, the school site plan, and the school’s budget. If you are interested, please complete the form below. It is a 2 year commitment.

Drop Off/Loading Zone:

1. Do not come earlier than 7:40AM. Let's keep our children safe by not arriving before the student supervisors.
2. Please allow your children to get out of the car, once they are in any part of the loading zone. They do not need to wait for anyone to open the door for them. Younger children can wait until they get closer to the front of the school.
3. Have your child ready by making sure that they have everything ready to exit on the right side. (Back pack should not be in the trunk)
   
4. Parents, Stay in your car; let's teach our children to be independent.

Pick Up:(Please, remain in your cars.)

• Drive thru the valet line & display the name paper, (will be provided first week).

• Be Patient, Smile, & wave

• Las Positas has legal traffic parameters during school hours. Please take a look at this map and only drive in from the Sandlewood Ave. side. Do not arrive earlier than 10 minutes and do not block traffic.

First few weeks of school will take longer than usual. Once everyone gets into the pattern of things, it will get better. Please, model being patient and kind.

Walkers

• We encourage 3rd - 5th grade families (w/o little siblings) to join the walker line and meet them up by the stop sign (Sandlewood/Almondwood). Staff members will walk them up and supervise them.

Siblings at Imperial Middle School (IMS):

We have a table where students with siblings at IMS will be waiting.

If the IMS sibling is walking home, they must have a Walking Home with Older Sibling Permission Form, click here.

Wednesdays - Early Release (8:10 -1:20)

Thursdays - Think College Gear

Fridays - wear Las Positas Gear/colors (blue & orange)

• 9/4 - Labor Day (No School)

This year, all students will receive free meals.

Office Hours:

Open 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Essential Business, Please). We are working on putting in an Office Reception Window. Thank you for your patience.

Email: maguilera@lahabraschools.org
Website: https://www.lahabraschools.org/laspositas
Location: 1400 Schoolwood Drive, La Habra, CA, USA

School Calendar: 2023-2024 Las Positas School Calendar
Phone: 562.690.2356
Twitter: @laspositaslions