River Rafter News

Dear Twain Families,

We have a lot to celebrate this week. First of all, congratulations to all of our River Rafters of the Month. This includes: Anela F. (Kinder), Khloe E. (1st grade), Samantha L. (2nd grade), Erick R. (3rd grade), Camila R. (4th grade), and Blake G. (5th grade). You are all deserving of this recognition!

I also want to send a special congratulations to Ms. Kehl and Ms. Rosales Rivas classes for being this week’s OARS classroom winners. I appreciate all that you are doing inside and outside of the classroom.

Finally, way to go Ms. Monson’s class for being this year’s first PTA Mileage Club Golden Shoe Winner!

If you have any questions regarding events or other matters, please reach out to your child’s teacher via ClassDojo, e-mail, or call our front office at (310) 675-9134.

Happy Lunar New Year to our families that celebrate!

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.

Meet the dual immersion team from Rogers Middle School at Twain this Monday January 30 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. All DI families welcome. If you have questions about the DI program in middle school, join us. See the flyer attached for details.

Will Rogers Middle School is hosting an incoming 6th grade parent Orientation.

When: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 6:00PM

(English) Presentation first, Tour second

(Spanish) Tour first, Presentation second

Where: Will Rogers Middle School Café

4110 West 154th Street

Lawndale, CA 90260

Click here for details

Mark your calendar, the 100th day of school is Tuesday, February 8! To show our school spirit and commemorate this special day, we encourage our River Rafters to dress like they are 100 years old or wear 100 items!

Check out our celebration tips below!

In honor of Lincoln Holiday, there is no school Monday, February 13th.

School will resume Tuesday, February 14th.

PTA Loved One's Day

Come have lunch with your student and enjoy this wonderful event hosted by our PTA. All students may invite adult loved ones to enjoy lunch with them at school. Bring a blanket for picnic style lunch.

When: Thursday, February 16

TK and Kinder - Families welcome starting at 11:50

1st and 2nd - Families welcome starting at 11:40

3rd through 5th - Families welcome starting at 12:10

Plan to meet your student at their classroom to walk over our cafeteria or to setup your seating in our designated lunch areas.

Cafeteria food purchase - please pay at the front office prior to event.

In honor of Lincoln Holiday, there is no school Monday, February 20th.

School will resume Tuesday, February 21st.

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!

Lawndale supports and values bilingualism, biliteracy, cultural identity, and cross-cultural competence. Our vision for the Dual Immersion program is for our students to attain biliteracy and bilingualism with exceptional levels of academic excellence and social confidence to be competitive in the global community.

Click on the image below for all the information you need to know.

Program Guidelines

Read the program guidelines here to make an informed decision about enrolling your kindergarten student. There is information about meeting and tour dates within the guidelines.

Program Goals

• Bilingualism and Biliteracy: The development and maintenance of Spanish and English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing

• Multicultural Understanding: Students develop positive attitudes and appreciation toward world languages and cultures in our global society, promoting their involvement in world issues.

• The integration of students with a wide range of abilities

• A positive environment in which the minority language (Spanish) is respected and celebrated

• Provide an opportunity for students to acquire a second language while maintaining their native language and culture.

• Maintain academic performance at or above grade level in English and Spanish as measured by classroom grades, common assessments, benchmarks and state assessments.

When: Wednesday, February 1 from 9am to 10am

Agenda:

• Extended Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), Part II
• Dennis Howard, Director of Extended Day Programs, and Maggie Guillen, RAP Program Manager, will share updates
• Follow up on SSC reviews of School Safety Plans

In-person location

Lawndale Elementary School District
Professional Development Center (PDC)
4161 W 147 Street, Lawndale

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.

• February 1
• March 1
• 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

January 2023 Weekly/Monthly Celebrations:

• No Name Calling Week 1/16 - 1/20

• Great Kindness Challenge Week* 1/23 - 1/27

• Spirit Week* 1/23 - 1/27

• National Thank You Month

• National Stay Healthy Month

January 2023 Individual Day Celebrations:

• Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 1/9/2023

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1/16/2023

• International Holocaust Remembrance Day 1/27/2023

*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.

Nominations for PTA Board NOW OPEN

Twain PTA is seeking 2023-24 leaders! Nominations for PTA Board NOW OPEN

Our PTA Board is responsible for overseeing the raising and managing of money raised through fun community events, selling spirit wear, and fundraisers that directly benefit our students, teachers and school. Without PTA; field trips, family nights, teacher appreciation events, spirit wear and larger-scale annual events cannot be held. Please click on the nomination form for more information on PTA Board positions, and nominate yourself or another, by Thursday, February 9.

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.

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

(310) 675-9134 ext 59207