Weekly Update: 4/16 – 4/24
Hello TOW Families,
Welcome back! We’re headed into a busy few weeks at TOW. CAASPP state testing for third to fifth graders is beginning this Monday for students in the following classes: Mrs. Rabun, Mrs. Rabay, Ms. Baghai, Mrs. Parlapanides, Mr. Hogrebe, and Mrs Day/Rahall. The remaining third to fifth grade classes will be testing the weeks of May 4th to the 15th. Contact your teacher directly for exact testing times. I have attached a flyer explaining the new CAASSP online assessment for your reading pleasure. As in past years, we ask that your child gets plenty rest the night before, eats a good breakfast, and makes it to school on time. Good times will be had by all!!
Thanks to those of you that volunteered for the Book Swap today. It was a huge success!
PRINCIPAL BLAST
GATE COMMITTEE MEETING
The district GATE Committee meeting will be taking place Tuesday, May 5th, from 3:30 to 5pm at Thurston Middle School. All GATE parents are welcome to attend.
RAISING $$ FOR LBHS BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Enjoy delicious food in a fun atmosphere with your family and friends on Monday, April 27 at BJ’s. More info.
17th ANNUAL POETRY CONTEST
Enter the Laguna Beach Library poetry contest. More info.
PRESS RELEASES
LBHS Catalyst Club Supports Safe Choices for Students
Learn more about this club that embraces having fun with friends without using alcohol or drugs. On Thursday, April 30 from 6:30-7:45pm, LBHS will be hosting an educational event for secondary students and parents, “Navigating the Teen Years: Social Pressures, Issues and Underage Drinking.” More info.
2015 LBUSD Teacher of the Year
LBHS AP and U.S. History teacher Kristin Cowles has been named the 2015-2016 LBUSD Teacher of the Year. More info.
LBHS Teacher selected to attend the 59th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women at United Nations
LBHS French teacher Odile Dewar will go to New York in March for this event. Read more.
TOW PTA NEWS
COFFEE BREAK
This month’s Coffee Break presents Dr. Lori Aleknavicius discussing helping kids manage stress and anxiety. Please join us on Wednesday, April 22 from 8:30-10:00am at the Boys & Girls Club for this informative discussion. More info.
FAMILY ART NIGHT
Bring your whole family to TOW on Friday, April 24th from 6:00-7:30 for an evening of clay sculpture! Long-time sawdust artist Patti Klingenmeier (Patti’s People) will lead us in sculpture using polymer clay to make family models. Please rsvp here so we can plan materials.
APRIL PTA MEETING
Join us on Monday, April 27 at 8:15am in the MPR for a presentation on the TOW facilities plans by Jeff Dixon, LBUSD Director of Facilities, plus other PTA business.
SAVE THE DATE FOR A BALL GAME!
Our Angels Baseball family night fundraiser is coming up on Saturday, May 30 at 7:05pm with fireworks after the game. Tickets will be $15 with $7.50 going to our school. Tickets go on sale this Monday—look for the email from the PTA! More info.
THE WEEK AHEAD
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
Book Swap today!
MONDAY, APRIL 20
Angel’s Tickets on sale – look for PTA email with link to purchase
After-school programs (2:20-3:20)
TUESDAY, APRIL 21
WEAR RED today for Angel’s player visit!
Angel Player visits today at 12:10! (Adjusted lunch time schedule due to visit)
After-school programs (2:20-3:20)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 – Earth Day
Coffee Break – Boys & Girls Club (8:30-10:00am)
Kindergarten walk to Fire Station (9:00-9:30 & 12:30-1:00)
Modified day dismissal – 1:17 (2:20 for after school programs)
THURSDAY, APRIL 23
CLC Field Trip – Planetarium (10:00-1:30)
After-school programs (2:20-3:20)
FRIDAY, APRIL 24
4th Grade Gold Dust rehearsal (9:00-1:00)
Flag Assembly – JAT Award announcements, Student Council skit, Links & Student Recognition (SPECIAL TIME – 1:45pm)
Family Art Night – Come sculpt the family! (6:00-7:30pm)
MONDAY, APRIL 27
PTA Meeting in MPR @ 8:15am
Help raise $$$ for LBHS Boy’s Volleyball Fundraiser — Eat at BJ’s Pizza today!
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.
