Friday Focus 10/30/15

What’s Coming Up?

Mon    Nov.  02       Shrek Auditions – continuing this week
​Tue     Nov.  03        Committee Meetings – 1:45 pm in Rm. 8
Thur  Nov.   05        Student Council Campaign Week begins
Fri      Nov.   06        Morning Assembly – 8:00 a.m.
Fri      Nov.   06        Field Lab Day: Batz (4th) / Handler / Galindo
Fri      Nov.   06        Pajamarama! Book Fair & Parent Conferences Begin
                                  (Dismissal at 1:35 pm)(Book Fair @ 5:00 - 8:00 pm)

Traffic Duty for the Week: Ms. Galindo’s Class
Frozen Treat Sales: Ms. Weisberg’s Class

Reminders/Updates:

Thank you parent and family members for putting on a fabulous Halloween Carnival at the TCC on Saturday. I brought my son in the afternoon to enjoy the festivities, and we had a blast visiting the booths, meeting friends and enjoying the music. It was obvious that a lot of effort went into this traditional Topanga event, and I know our families enjoyed themselves.

Tomorrow I’ll be trick-or-treating with my son (he’s still not too old, and I never outgrew it). He knows he has to be supervised by an adult, and this morning I reminded our students of that and other safety rules parents and principals usually share: never go to houses that look dark or unoccupied, carry flashlights and reflectors (or reflective tape) when out walking at night, and never eat any candy or other treat without having a parent look at it first. Adults also have a tendency to stay out late and may not be driving safely tomorrow night – so be extra careful whenever you are near a street.

Our School's Book Fair Kicks Off Next Week!

"Fall Into Books" at our Pajamarama Book Fair kick off on Friday, November 6th from 5:00-8:00pm!

Details: Wear your pajamas to school on Friday, November 6th and to this community event where everyone can join in on the fun!  We will have a great selection of books for all ages, crafts, music, Clifford the Big Red Dog, photo ops, raffle items, some of Topanga's own celebrity story readers (including Cloris Leachman!), food for sale and more.  Don’t miss it!!

WE NEED YOUR HELP - PLEASE SIGN-UP TO VOLUNTEER!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080445a4a72ca20-fall

The book fair will be open every day after school November 9th, 10th, 12th and 13th.    
All purchases benefit our school. 
Thank you and see you at the Book Fair!!

A Message from STAR

Good afternoon parents,

As you all may know, school is closed the week of Thanksgiving, from November 23-27.
This year STAR here at Topanga will be offering Thanksgiving Camp Monday the 23rd, Tuesday the 24th, and Wednesday the 25th!!!!!

The hours would be from 7 or 8 am (depending on the times needed from parents) - 6pm. Parents have the option of bringing their child for one day only or two, or the three days. The cost is $30 a day.

I was wondering if any of you parents would be interested in this opportunity for your children.  If you know of other parents who would be interested please spread the word!!

Children DO NOT have to be enrolled in the STAR program to attend. Any child who attends Topanga Elementary may sign up. If you also know of parents who have children who do not attend Topanga Elementary and would like to attend Thanksgiving camp they may also sign up too!

If you would be interested please let me know!!!! I need at least 10 children to sign up for the camp to be a go.
Thank you all!!!
 
Angela Lopez
Director, Topanga Star
Phone number: 310-502-7231
Email: angelal@starinc.org
 
Shrek Auditions
Auditions continue this week, and the full rehearsal schedule begins after the winter break. Registration is now open. You can find all parent information, registration materials, audition information etc. on our play website: https://shrektopangaelementary.shutterfly.com.  You will need to cut and paste this link into your browser.  If you have any trouble with the website please contact Debra Shier Grether or Lisa Ward.

Have a delightful weekend,
Mr. Steve Gediman, Principal
Email: Topanga-el@lausd.net