Almond Thursday Word

10/28- PTA general meeting 

10/30- Trunk or-treat

11/13-15: Almond Musical

11/18- LASD Art Showcase

Classroom Parent 

We are grateful for the many parents and community members who give their time to support our students and schools!

As we continue implementing our updated volunteer requirements, we have noticed that many volunteers have completed fingerprinting but have not yet submitted the required online Volunteer Form. Fingerprinting is just one step in the process, and volunteers are not fully cleared until all required steps are completed.

Fingerprinting comes at a significant cost to the District. When volunteers complete fingerprinting but do not finish the process, valuable resources are spent without resulting in an approved volunteer who can support our schools.

Please help us make the most of these resources by completing all volunteer requirements as soon as possible. If you have already completed everything, thank you!

We deeply appreciate your partnership and your commitment to keeping our schools safe, welcoming, and supported.

Our third annual Trunk or Treat is just over a week away! Join us in the Almond parking lot for a free, family-friendly evening. Come in costume and trick-or-treat from decorated cars.

 So far, 9 cars have signed up. Thank you to everyone who has! To make this event amazing, we'd love to have about 20 cars. That means we need 11 more families or staff members to decorate a trunk and hand out treats. It's a lot of fun, and the kids love it!

Need ideas? See last year's trunks

This year's cause was inspired by our Readers Workshop book, How to Steal a Dog by Barbara O'Connor. In the story, fifth grader Georgina and her family lose their home and end up living in their car. Desperate to help, Georgina plans to "borrow" a dog and collect the reward money, and she learns some hard lessons about right and wrong along the way. Seeing homelessness through the eyes of a kid their own age moved our 5th graders, and they wanted to help young people facing the same struggles in real life.

They chose StandUp for Kids – Silicon Valley, a volunteer-run nonprofit that has supported Bay Area youth ages 12–24 facing homelessness for more than 20 years. They provide food, clothing, hygiene supplies, mentoring and support.

Our Halloween costume parade will take place on Friday, October 30th, on the main blacktop and will begin at 9:00am. Family and friends are invited to attend our parade.

Here’s to a Halloween season filled with joy, connection, and the magic of coming together as an Almond community! Wishing our families a fun and memorable celebration. 🎃💚

Raquel

We are excited to announce our annual LASD Student Art Showcase.  This is an opportunity for any student from TK-8th grade to express themselves artistically with our community.  Students are encouraged to submit a piece of artwork in the medium and theme of their choice following the guidelines in the advertisement above.  Submissions will be accepted between 10/8 and 11/11, and the LASD Student Art Showcase will be on display at Covington Elementary on November 18th from 5:00-7:00 pm  This event will be a celebration of student art and local artists, as well as an opportunity to enjoy an evening together as an LASD community.  

Registration opens October 8th. Please use this google form to register.  Registration closes on November 11th. Let's go, Eagles! I can’t wait to see what you create. 

Questions?  kdickerson@lasdschools.org

Come learn what’s next on our plan of events and how you can get involved. 

All students are encouraged to submit a piece of artwork in the medium and theme of their choice. Submissions will be accepted between 10/8 and 11/11, and the LASD Student Art Showcase will be on display at Covington Elementary on November 18th from 5:00-7:00 pm  This event will be a celebration of student art and local artists, as well as an opportunity to enjoy an evening together as an LASD community.  

Register your student here by November 11th: google form.  We can’t wait to see what you create!

Your donation to LAEF helps fund these specialized teachers, instructional programs, and materials for Almond students this school year.

Physical Education: Kayelyn Frizzell, Hayley Kjar

Music 4th-6th: Joe Chan, Joanna Marcal, Cruz Gonzalez, Alicia Fuller, Monica Rodriguez

Library Specialist: Julie McCullough

Art Docents:* Kimberly Dickerson, Sarah Levy

Living Classroom:* Caroline Chan, Sandi Elefant

Computer Science Support:* Grace Choi, Sheena Vaidyanathan. Note: Prop 28 funds the Computer Science teachers. 

*Oversees district-wide program and curriculum

If you haven't had a chance to give this school year, donate to LAEF today. Donations of any amount are welcome and appreciated! And be sure to apply for a corporate match if available to you.

Students may bring their own lunch to school, however, no outside food/vendors will be allowed on campus, including deliveries from outside vendors

(i.e. DoorDash or similar service or parent drop off of local food vendors).

ABSENCES: If your child is going to be absent, make sure to fill out the new Attendance absence form before 9:00 or by calling 650-917-5454. 

LATE ARRIVALS: stop by the office to check in before going to the classroom.

EARLY PICK UPS: fill out the new Attendance absence form or CALL 650-917-5454 and come into the office to check out.