Weekly Update: 3/05 – 3/13
Hello TOW Families,
Thank you all for your amazing support of TOW this week. We ate a TON of ZPizza and worked it off at POPCycle!
We look forward to seeing lots of TOW students march in the Patriot’s Day Parade on Saturday. For those who haven’t been to this event, it’s a can’t-miss small town celebration.
Hug your 5th grader–they’ve been working hard out at PE during physical fitness testing this week! And don’t forget to change your clock–Daylight Savings begins on Sunday.
PRINCIPAL BLAST
IT’S A WRAP
Read the latest school board wrap up for news from the last school board meeting.
CAASPP
The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), our new state academic testing program for 3rd to 5th graders, is tentatively planned for the window of April 20th to May 29. The test is estimated to take approximately 9 hours, but it is not timed, so students can take as long as they need. Testing will be spread over a period of two weeks for each student. Teachers will share the exact dates their class is testing during the above mentioned window in the coming weeks.
TYPING PRACTICE
With the upcoming computer-based state assessment for grades 3-5, here a two free typing practice websites that we encourage your child to try at home:
Example username: TOWMichaelC (your child’s name) Password: tow
No login required.
BIKE RODEO
Join the LB Police Department for a Bike Rodeo on Sunday, March 22 to promote the safe and legal operation of bicycles, especially for young children and teens. Enjoy free hot dogs, a bike raffle and a BMX stunt show performed by Robert Castillo’s BMX Freestyle Team. Read more.
TOW PTA NEWS
DRUMROLL…
The all new towpta.org website launched this week–check it out on your phone, tablet or computer! We’d love your feedback at contact@towpta.org as we continue to evolve and improve the site.
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM SESSION 3
Online registration opens on Saturday at 9am. Register early to get your first choice of classes. Browse courses.
PTA MEETING MONDAY
Join us Monday morning at 8:15am in the MPR. Marcela Cortes Nares joins us to speak about lice prevention, and we’ll hear from committee chairs and brainstorm ideas about fundraising for next year. See agenda.
JOG-A-THON
Don’t forget to start collecting pledges for TOW’s biggest fundraiser. Supporters can donate online. Mark your calendars–the big day is coming up on March 20.
COFFEE BREAK
National best-selling author of “Queen Bees & Wannabes” Rosalind Wiseman speaks Wednesday, March 18 from 6:30-8:00pm at the LBHS Artist Theater. You don’t want to miss this!
VOLUNTEER HOURS NEEDED!
For TOW PTA to maintain our non-profit status, we need your volunteer hours. Find out how to submit your hours. Deadline March 15.
THE WEEK AHEAD
SATURDAY, MAR 7
After-School Programs Session 3 – Registration opens at 9:00am!
Patriot’s Day Parade – 11:00am
SUNDAY, MAR 8
Daylight Savings Begins!
MONDAY, MAR 9
PTA Meeting – 8:15am MPR
3rd Grade Field Trip – Laguna Art Museum 9:00 – 11:30 (Hogrebe, Minerman & Rabay)
Laguna Beach HS Assembly Bye-Bye Birdie – 10:40 – 11:15 (MPR)
After-school programs – 2:20 – 3:20
TUESDAY, MAR 10
After-school programs – 2:20 – 3:20
WEDNESDAY, MAR 11
2nd & 4th Grade Assembly – Water Education – 8:20 – 11:15 (MPR)
Modified day dismissal – 1:17 (2:20 for after-school programs)
THURSDAY, MAR 12
After-school programs – 2:20 – 3:20
FRIDAY, MAR 13
CLC Field Trip – Nixon Library 9:00 – 1:00
Submit your volunteer hours!
If you would like to submit an announcement for the weekly update, please email contact@towpta.org by noon on Tuesday the week(s) prior to your event.
