Weekly Update: 5/7 – 5/15

Posted May 10, 2015

Hello TOW Families,

Have you bought your Angels tickets yet (last day is TODAY)? How about your yearbook (last day is TOMORROW)? Don’t miss out!

PRINCIPAL BLAST

MORNING DROP OFF

I appreciate all of you that have been using our drop off line in the morning. It has been moving quickly with at least 4 to 5 volunteers opening doors each morning. The line is completely dissipated by 8am, allowing all students to get to class on time. I highly encourage those of you currently dropping off your students on Mountain View to utilize the drop off line. The traffic on Mountain View has been hectic recently. Please only drive on Mountain View if you are parking to volunteer on campus or walk your students to class. Also, be sure to turn around using the cul-de-sac instead of neighbor’s driveways. We continue to have close calls with cars almost hitting students walking on the sidewalks and/or backing into other cars. Thank you for helping us to make Mountain View a much safer pathway to campus.

CLASS PLACEMENTS FOR NEXT YEAR

It is a TOW policy to not accept parent requests for specific teachers for the following year. Teachers, support staff, and myself have been working together to build our classes for next year. We are spending quite a bit of time ensuring the classes are balanced and that students are appropriately placed to meet their diverse needs.

KUDOS TO KIDS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

I wanted to celebrate the philanthropic deeds of several of our 4^th graders in Mrs. Thomas’ class. Alea Dillow, Lila Goldstein, Owen Blum, Keala Layton, Rory Beckner, and Kirra Moore had the idea to “double at least one endangered species.” They started a group and have been meeting at lunch brainstorming ways to support endangered animals. The students coordinated a bake sale last weekend and raised $432. They plan to donate half of the money to the Pacific Marine Mammal Center here in Laguna. We are so proud of their efforts and it is such a powerful, positive message about global awareness and caring for your environment.

TOW REGISTRATION FOR TOW NEW STUDENTS, KINDERGARTEN & TK

TOW Registration – Wed, May 13 from 9:00-12:00pm (TOW MPR)
New Student Parent Orientation (Grades 1-5) – Wed, May 27 from 8:30-9:30am (TOW MPR)
Kindergarten Parent Orientation – Wed, May 27 from 9:30-10:30am (TOW MPR)
TK Parent Orientation – Thurs, May 14 at 9:30am (El Morro MPR)

View details on required registration documents and online enrollment.

CLC TEACHERS RETIREMENT PARTY

Current CLC families, alums and supporters are invited to attend the retirement celebration for Laia Hansen and Cheryl Beehan. Party is Wed, May 13 at the Piskun’s home on 3251 Crestwood Circle from 2-5pm. No gifts please!

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Check the district’s Community Page for flyers!

City of Laguna Beach is inviting the community for a fun-filled Open House on Saturday, May 16 from 10:00-2:00pm. Representatives from the City will be on site to share how their Departments serve the community. There will be free hotdogs, chips and drinks. The Open House will feature vehicle displays, Fire/Police Department tours, K-9 demonstration, raffle, face painting, balloon artist, fingerprinting, and more.
This weekend is your last chance to see Laguna Tots, a zany swipe at school, siblings, and pop culture, a junior version of the annual hit LAGUNATICS © – featuring local talent from grades 1 – 8! More info. Buy tickets now.
Donate used sports equipment to Score 4 the Poor. Collection box will be at TOW in May. Learn more.

PRESS RELEASES

LBUSD Staff Members Honored for Support of English Learners

TOW PTA NEWS

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Today is the LAST DAY to buy your Angels tickets! The game is Saturday, May 30 at 7:05pm. Tickets are $15 with $7.50 going to our school. Buy tickets now.

Do you want a 2014-2015 yearbook? The deadline to order is tomorrow, May 8. Order now.

STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

Next week is dedicated to celebrating our wonderful staff at TOW. We have lots of events planned to show how much we appreciate our teachers and staff, but we need parent support, including food donations and volunteering your time, to make it happen.

Get details on events.

PTA PARK MEET UP

Join us at Alta Laguna Park on Friday, May 15 for an informal after-school park meet up. We’ll be there from 3:30 to 5:30 or so. It’s a chance to hang with TOW friends, plus learn about volunteer opportunities and open positions for next year. Incoming families welcome! Contact Sarah Durand for more info.

TOW PARENT SURVEY

Have you taken the TOW Parent Survey? We want your feedback so we can plan for next year!

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

Classes wrap up this week, ending on Thursday, May 14. Tuesday and Thursday band with Mr. Hartford and Tuesday Honors Chorus and 5th grade guitar with Mrs. Sand will continue with bus service provided.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Lunch menu for May

FRIDAY, MAY 8

Yearbook – final day to order is today!