

Las Positas Updates
10/28/22 Volume 2 (13)
Happy Friday
Happy Friday~
Did you know that your brain keeps learning. Did you know that your brain has high neuroplasticity? Long time ago, scientists thought once your brain cells die, your brain can't grow anymore. Today, we know that your brain can keep growing and make dendrite connections. The "wrinklier" they get, the more your child is learning. Keep them learning by engaging them in new activities and having them ask questions. Outdoor activities, board games, card games, and active time spent with you is the best investment you can make.
Halloween is coming up. Please, look thru the student candies and if you don't recognize it, don't let the kids eat them. Also, while candy can make them happy for a little bit, help your children moderate their sugar intake for their own health and wellbeing.
This week we had our Read for the Record and the book we used was Nigel and the Moon. There is a narrated video below by the author. Listen to it with your child again and discuss the great lessons.
This month we continue to celebrate the IB Learner Profile Attribute of being an inquirer.
Click here for more info on: IB PYP
Catch your child being a good "inquirer" and tweet it out @laspositaslions or send them for me to share.
Have a great weekend~
What Do You Wonder?
Discussion Questions for Nigel and the Moon
- What are Nigel’s dreams? Why does he share his dreams only with the moon?
- What is career week? How does Nigel feel when he and his schoolmates travel to the library to read about different jobs?
- What do you notice about Nigel and his classmates? How do you think Nigel feels?
- Nigel thinks about telling the world his dreams, but he “quivers at the thought.” What does this mean? Why does he feel this way?
- What jobs do Nigel’s classmates’ parents have?
- What are Nigel’s parents’ jobs?
- What happens on the final day of career week?
- What does Nigel realize about his parents’ jobs? What does he realize about his own dreams?
- How do you think Nigel feels after he shares his dreams with the class?
Did you Miss Coffee w/the Principal?
Here's a recording, but if you want to get the full experience, half of our meeting is sharing photos of what happens at school. I can't record that portion because we have students without photo release permission. Next month's Coffee w/the principal will be a little different. It will be more of a mixer and informal conversation. In other words, we want you to join us. We will meet at 8 in the front of the school.
School Site Council: 11/2 @ 8:30
Hello, please join us for school site council meeting.
Here is our agenda.
Can't make it in person? Join us on zoom: https://lahabraschools.zoom.us/j/84490107621
Halloween Parade at Las Positas
Please, Don't Come Too Early~
Please, click here for the Las Positas Traffic & Safety Concern letter.
We Are Inquierers
Open Minded Twin Tuesday
Experts Teaching Peers
Red-Out Wednesday
Community Resources
The Gary Center provides many resources: It is available for all La Habra residents for free, regardless of income. Visit them during their Center hours to shop at no cost.
341 S. Hillcrest, La Habra
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat Español
Positive Discipline Parent Workshop
Disciplina Positiva Taller para padres
Christmas Together
Scan the QR Code and register today! Please see flyer for details.
Navidad Juntos
¡Escanee el código QR y regístrese hoy! Mire el folleto para obtener más detalles.
Important Dates
Wednesdays - Early Release
Thursdays - Think College Gear
Fridays - wear Las Positas Gear/color
10/28 - Trunk or Treat 5pm - 7pm
10/31- Halloween Parade @ 9:35 in the amphitheater, Families are welcome, please sit patiently until the parade line gets to you
10/28 - Disciplina Positive via zoom (Spanish) 9am-10:30am
11/2 - SSC
11/3 - Lion of the Month Award11/3 - Positive Discipline Workshop via zoom 11am-12:30pm
11/4 - Min Day
11/6- Daylight Saving Ends
11/7 - No School (Staff PD)
11/9 - Veteran's Day Assembly 9 -11am- more detail to come
11/9- Food Distribution 10:45am - 11:45am
11/10 - Tile Night - more detail to come
11/11 - No School (Veteran's Day)
11/12 - Corn Festival- wear your spirit wear and join us: https://www.facebook.com/LaHabraCornFestival/
11/14 - IB New Parent Meeting in the MPR, 6 - 7 PM
11/17 - Pacific Fundraiser DJ Party in the MPR 10:20 - 11:20 AM (specific students who earned it)Other Important Information
Las Positas Elementary School
Email: maguilera@lahabraschools.org
Website: https://www.lahabraschools.org/laspositas
Location: 1400 Schoolwood Drive, La Habra, CA, USA
Phone: 562.690.2356
Twitter: @laspositaslions