River Rafter News

Dear Twain Families,

Read Across America and Career Day was a hit! Thank the Lawndale Teachers Association for purchasing a book for every Twain student. Additionally, I want all of our volunteers who came out and read to our classes and/or talked to our students about their careers - Charlisse Bennett, Mony Sey, Louis Gudiel, Thomas and Indira Witts, XiomaraBodan, Bianca Jacobs Sarah Cortes, Shannon Wessel, Evie Hutton, Sadie Rizzo, Thelma Gonzalez, Michael Brown, Susie Diaz, Cynthia Valdez Navarro, Teresa Gomez and Lisa Jarvis. The impact you made on our River Rafter cannot be overstated!

Congratulations to February’s River Rafters of the month. The winners are Emiliano Noriega (TK/K), Ariana Sills (1st grade), Manuel Ruelas (2nd grade), Nakoa Fitsemanu (3rd grade), Yara AlQudah (4th grade), and Stevie Park (5th). Thank you for being fantastic students who demonstrate OARS with all that you do.

This week’s OARS Classroom Winners are Mrs. Vermillion (3rd grade) and Sra. Seto (1st grade) classes. Our OARS goal of the month was showing outstanding attitude towards staff and peers. I appreciate all of our River Rafters who did their best to reach this goal. Additionally, Sra. Sanchez class won PTA’s Golden Shoe for completing the most laps during Friday morning Walk Club in the month of February.

As we embark on a busy month of testing, assessments, and limited breaks, students begin to experience a lot of emotions and sometimes exhibit maladaptive behaviors. To best support your students please feel free to review helpful resources regarding emotional regulation and stress management here You can even visit Ms. Tucker’s virtual office where coping strategies and mindfulness techniques are available . In addition please view restorative practices our staff engage in when correcting behaviors.

As always, if you have any questions regarding events or other matters, please reach out to us via ClassDojo, e-mail, or call the front office at (310) 675-9134.

Sincerely,

Michael Bosler

Principal

Please note that all items on the menu are subject to change due to continued supply chain issues. In spite of these challenges, we endeavor to provide our students with nutritionally balanced meals that both appeal to their palates and encourage healthful choices. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

We invite our Twain families to join us via zoom for Coffee with the Principal with Mr. Bosler on Friday, March 24 from 8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. This session will be via zoom only.

If there is a question that you would like Mr. Bosler to address during our Coffee with the Principal, please complete this form by Tuesday, March 21 (12:00 p.m.)

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Family photoshoot fundraiser for PTA. Schedule your session today.

Click the link for available days and times. Every session booked earns Twain $50.

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If you or someone you know is interested in serving as an officer of the Executive Board or as a Committee Chair, please complete and submit this form by Wednesday, March 8, 2023. The nominating committee will correspond with or meet with interested individuals and distribute the slate of officers to our PTA membership before the election meeting in April.

Contact Nominating Committee Chair Ariana Felix (arianamfelix83@gmail.com) with any questions you may have. Or you may email LCPTANominations@gmail.com for more information.

Thank you/Gracias,

PTA Nominating Committee/Comité de nominaciones de la PTA
Ariana Felix, Maylet Centeno and Mindy Thomas

Thank you for 15 years of your hard work! We wish you all the best.

RAP After School Program is expanding. We have openings for all grades to join. The program takes place everyday afterschool until 6pm. A healthy snack, homework support, STEAM based activities, various forms of literacy, healthy behaviors, sports, leadership opportunities, visual/performing arts and other enrichment elements are offered as apart of the program. If you are interested, please complete an application using the link below. For more information, please reach out to RAP Program Supervisor Dominique Lewis, 310-675-9134 ext. 59031

Here's a copy of the link for our application and FAQ:

https://www.lawndale.k12.ca.us/RAP_app

RAP is offering a dance class starting March 6th for current and new RAP students grades 3rd-5th. New RAP students must complete a RAP application. Please see the link below to complete.

https://www.lawndale.k12.ca.us/RAP_app

All Twain families are welcome to see our RAP basketball games at all locations. All games are from 2pm to 3pm

Mark your Calendar! Friendly reminder that our spring break is from April 3rd - April 7th.

School and office hours will resume on Monday, April 10th

Mark your calendar and make sure your 5th grade student is present for our Panoramic photo taking place Friday April 17th.

How to Help Children Resolve Conflict: Teaching kids practical skills to manage conflict in a healthy way will help them navigate everything from small disagreements to big issues. In this workshop, parents/caregivers will learn strategies to help their children listen to others, become aware of their needs, communicate their thoughts and feelings in a respectful way, and feel inspired to think creatively to search for solutions. Translation will be provided; workshop will be available in English and Spanish

1. RSVP today!

2. Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023

3. Time: 8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

4. Location: William Green Elementary School (4520 W 168th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260)

Friday March 10 from 8:45 to 9:45 am

Location: FDR Room #5

Come learn about how you can support your TK, Kindergarten, or 1st grade child in mathematics by counting collections and playing math games at home.

Please contact Chelsea Schneider at chelsea_schneider@lawndalesd.net with any questions you might have about this workshop.

All workshops are open district-wide regardless of your student's home school. Below are the upcoming webinars, parent advisory meetings, and academic workshops.

By actively participating in your student's education, you stay informed, get exposed to resources, build a supportive community and gain a better understanding of your student's educational experience. Stay connected!

Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly meetings.

The Council meets monthly to develop and monitor the implementation of the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). The Council also allocates Title One and Supplemental site funds received from the state.

Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month from 8 - 9am in room #33. Check in at front office.

• April 12
• May 3
• June 7

The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is a parent group that advises and assists the principal, staff and School Site Council (SSC) in developing school programs for English learners, Single School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), school needs assessments and school site annual language census.

Meetings are held on Wednesday on the following dates starting at 8:30 am in Room 35A. Check in at front office.

• April 12
• May 17

¡El PTA de TWAIN ESTÁ LISTO PARA ELEGIR LÍDERES 2023-24!

Please mark your calendars for Thursday, March 23 at 5:00pm! We need YOU to be there and vote in this important election. Key positions without nominations can be filled at the election meeting by “running from the floor”.

Zoom Meeting link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/86068246091?pwd=Mm5vMXFTMUZmbUd2UDhEa28yZVEvUT09

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¡Marque sus calendarios para el jueves 23 de marzo a las 5:00pm! Necesitamos que USTED esté allí y vote en esta importante elección. Los puestos clave sin nominaciones se pueden llenar en la reunión de elección "corriendo desde el piso".

March 2023 Weekly/Monthly Celebrations:

• Women’s History Month*

• National Social Work Month*

• National Nutrition Month

• Developmental Disabilities Month

March 2023 Individual Day Celebrations:

• National Read Across America Day - 3/2/2023*

• College and Career Readiness Days -Wednesdays in March*

• International Women’s Day - 3/8/2023

• Harriet Tubman Day - 3/10/2023

• International Day of Happiness - 3/20/2023

• World Social Work Day - 3/21/2023

• International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - 3/21/2023

• International Day of Nowruz (Iranian/Persian New Year) - 3/21/2023*

• World Down Syndrome Day - 3/21/2023

• First Day of Ramadan - 3/22/2023*

• Cesar Chavez Day - 3/31/2023

• Trans Day of Visibility - 3/31/2023

*School events/opportunities will be held to provide recognition and celebrate.

Ms. Tucker Flipbook contains resources and supports for our students!

To read the flipbook or learn more about counseling and SEL/community resources, visit our Resources webpage!

Want to learn what motivates the students everyday?

Learn about PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support), OARS (Outstanding Attitude, Respectful, and Safe), Bucket Filling and Bucket Dipping. These implementations are the reason why we have our Fun Friday Assemblies!

We are excited to begin a new year with new possibilities for success. Attendance is a vital component of your child’s success in school. 80% of student success in school begins with showing up and there is strong evidence that school attendance makes a difference. We encourage students to arrive when our gates open for breakfast at 8 :00 A.M. to ensure they are on time, have breakfast, and are able to play before the bell rings at 8:30 A.M.

If your student(s) cannot attend school, please notify the front office via phone at (310) 675-9134 between 07:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or by completing the Student Absence Form.

The Community Liaisons are your connection to resources, volunteer opportunities, and are here to assist families and caregivers in navigating the school district - all to improve student outcomes.

There is no small part in what you can contribute. Complete our volunteer interest form to sign up for activities you can take part in. The school Community Liaison will connect with you to review the Volunteer Handbook and begin the onboarding process (see to page 5). If you are interested, you may pick up the volunteer application and forms in our main office. For information and frequently asked questions, please visit the Volunteer Opportunities webpage.

If you have volunteer questions, please contact Teresa Lozano, Community Liaison via email at or phone at (310) 675-9134 Extension 59207.

Shop through Smile.Amazon.com and raise funds for our school.

PTA Mileage Club invites our Twain families to come walk/run with their student/s every Friday morning from 7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Students that participate will be able to earn miles for their classroom and win the Golden Shoe along with a special surprise from PTA.

Please note entrance and exit will only be through the front gate. No parents will be allowed after 8:15am and all parents must exit before gate closes at 8:30.

If you have any questions, please contact Teresa Lozano, Community Liaison

(310) 675-9134 ext 59207