Pomelo Drive Elementary

Principal

Mrs. Masha Gardner

Message from the Principal

The 100th day of school is a day we like to recognize as the “more than half way mark” of the year and as a vehicle for lots of math activities. This year we are expanding our focus a bit as we look at the 100th day of school as an opportunity to try to help 100 families in need. In each class, students are being asked to bring in several food items requested by the West Valley Food Pantry. Our hope is that each class will have 100 food items. The number of items requested will be determined by the number of students in each class. While younger students will do a variety of graphing, sorting, and grouping activities, older students will become more mindful of the larger social issues and how the food pantry strives to assist families in need. We are asking that all food stuffs be brought to school by February 22. Teachers will be providing specifics for their classes.

Here are the requested food items: peanut butter (18-24 oz), tuna, chili, canned stews, pork and beans, rice, dry pinto beans, macaroni and cheese, canned soups, canned fruit, canned corn, green beans or peas, canned tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, hot or cold cereal, powdered milk, baby food, canned or bottled juice, dry pasta.

If you are able to donate more than the requested number of items, we would certainly welcome your contributions. It will be a struggle for some of our families to participate.

I know we can count on your support and together, for at least a short time, we will make a difference. Thank you

Attention Pomelo Parents! The k-2 and chorus Winter Concert is approaching quickly ( February 26) . I am in need of a videographer to tape the program. If anyway can help please contact me at laurelynrose@hotmail.com. Thank you! -Ms. Arrington

Keep Collecting Box Tops For Education Please remember to keep clipping and sending in the Box Top For Education cut outs on groceries, ziplock, personal care items, and many more. Send then into your child's class. The class with the most at the end of the month receives a prize.

Teachers are now online Teacher Index All teachers now have websites, linked from the Faculty button. Visit them frequently to find out homework, announcements, and other class information. You may also be able to email the teachers from their websites. Email is an efficient way of contacting your child's teacher.

Thoughts For Thursday Thoughts for Thursday will now be going "Less Paper." It is available on the internet at our School's Website. (See Thoughts section) We will also print some to be found in the rounders in the lobby if you don't have access to the internet and still would like a copy. Thank you for your help in saving paper and reading Thougts for Thursday on the Web.

Support Our Sponsors

FYI – When told that the food that had been ordered was for the SSC meeting at Pomelo, the Manager at Maria’s Kitchen generously gave a $20. discount. We are happy to support our local businesses and we so appreciate their support of us! Much thanks to Maria’s ( and Lisa Kolinsky for mentioning it!) . It would be great if you mentioned that Pomelo thanks them too. Don’t forget Trader Joe’s ongoing support and Mimi’s too.

POSSIBLE Change in School Year Calendar for High School.

RAMON CORTINES
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent of Schools
EL CAMINO REAL HIGH SCHOOL
5440 Valley Circle Boulevard, Woodland Hills, California 91367 DAVID FEHTE
TELEPHONE: (818)595-7500 FAX: (818)710-9023 Principal

February 3, 2010

Dear Parent/Guardian,

El Camino Real High School is planning to submit a calendar change request to Local District One for the 2010-2011 school year. School would start in mid-August and end during the first week in June. The first semester would end in December, prior to winter break, and the second semester would start in January, as school reopens after vacation. This schedule is more aligned with semester-based college schedules and would benefit our students in a number of ways. The mid-August start date will provide approximately three additional weeks of instruction for our students before Advanced Placement and CST testing and would allow our students to be better prepared. By ending the first semester prior to winter break, students would have fewer assignments, including not having to prepare for final exams, during vacation. Winter break and spring break would remain three weeks long and one week long, respectively.

Tentative Calendar for 2010-2011
Monday, August 16, 2010 Pupil-Free Day
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 First Day of School
Monday, September 6, 2010 No School – Labor Day
Thursday, September 9, 2010 No School – Rosh Hoshanah
Thursday, November 11, 2010 No School – Veterans’ Day
November 25 and 26, 2010 No School – Thanksgiving Holiday
December 15-17, 2010 Final Exams
December 20, 2010 – January 7, 2011 Winter Vacation
Monday, January 10, 2011 First Day of Spring Semester
Monday, January 17, 2011 No School – Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
Monday, February 21, 2011 No School – Presidents’ Day
April 18-22, 2011 Spring Break
Monday, May 30, 2011 No School – Memorial Day
May31 – June 2, 2011 Final Exams
Friday, June 3, 2011 Graduation

The Board of Education will vote on the calendar request in March. Call El Camino Real High School at 818-595-7500 for any questions about the proposed calendar change.

Our MISSION is to educate our diverse student body by developing students’ talents and skills so that they will
succeed in a changing world, value and respect themselves and others, and make a positive contribution to our global society.

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