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ANNOUNCEMENTS School Smarts Academy – There are still a few spots left if you’d like to participate in this seven-week academy to help you better understand the importance of parent involvement, how schools work, how to be an advocate for quality education, and how to take action. Meetings are Thursday mornings from 8:15-9:45 am at Edison on: September 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 22, and 29. Contact Yoly Gutierrez at ext. 61-312 or email her at ygutierrez@smmusd.org if you would like to grab one of the last spots. Volunteers Needed – Would you be interested in helping improve our campus recycling programs? Or would you like to help increase safety at pick up or drop off? Then we need you asap! Please contact either Principal Lori Orum (61-302) or Community Liaison Yoly Gutierrez (61-312). Volunteer Training –If you are a new volunteer or if your volunteer status has expired, you must submit an application, come to a training, submit a negative TB test or chest x-ray, and consent to a Meghan’s List check in order to volunteer with students at Edison. This year’s Volunteer Trainings will be held: Friday, September 4 at 8:30 am or Thursday, September 10 at 6:30 pm. If you don’t know if it’s time to re-apply, check with Yoly. Reflective Parenting Workshop – This 10-week workshop in English on Tuesday mornings 9:00-10:30 am at Family Services of Santa Monica. This workshop aims to help parents learn about temperament, discipline, and emotional regulation, and develop an understanding of the thoughts and feelings that underlie your interactions with your child. The workshop is available without charge to Edison families but spaces are limited. See the flyer in this Wednesday’s packet. The workshops will be offered in Spanish at Edison in January. PTA Executive Board Meeting – Wednesday 9/2, 6:00 p.m. - Community Room.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK: LOTS TO CELEBRATE! It was wonderful to see so many parents at our six grade level meetings and at Edison’s Back to School Nights. If you missed either the grade level meetings or the parent meeting at Back to School Night, we’ll have the slides up on the Edison website next week (www.edison.smmusd.org). As I shared at Back to School Night, Edison has lots to celebrate this year. This is our 29th year as a dual immersion school. We again have resources (through SMMUSD, SMMEF, our Title I grant, and our Edison PTA) for instructional assistants, coaches and intervention teachers, great education technology and on-line programs to differentiate and extend learning. We have a robust arts (theater, music, visual arts and dance) program for our students, some new equipment and teaching materials, and a beautiful space in which our students learn. We are nearing the end of an ambitious construction project that gave Edison the only completely new school in SMMUSD. While we loved our little escuelita, the buildings were old and all the systems were in need of major repairs. Although it has been a challenge to occupy a construction site while the new school was built, today we are nearly at the end of the journey and have an amazing facility! We have the space we need to offer important programs, an abundance of modern technology tools, heating and cooling systems that now meet our needs, and a smaller carbon footprint. And each week more of the play fields are finished and turned over to us, with all construction projected to be finished by the end of October. We also celebrate the strong academic progress our students made again last year, including our 4th consecutive year as a California Business for Education Excellence Honor Roll School. Preliminary data from State achievement tests indicate that Edison students also did very well on the State exams. We’ll be sharing this data and school improvement plans and soliciting parent input for areas for growth at a Schoolwide Title I parent meeting on September 30. Come be part of the conversation as we set our sights ever higher!

Holidays in September – Mon. 9/7, Mon. 9/14 and Wednesday 9/23 No School

Wednesday 9/9 ELAC Meeting 8:30 am Community Room

Wednesday, 9/9 Site Council 4:00 pm Community Room

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Academia de Inteligencias Escolares – Todavía quedan algunos espacios si les gustaría participar en esta academia de siete semanas para ayudarles a comprender mejor la importancia del involucramiento de padres, cómo funcionan las escuelas, cómo ser un abogado por la educación de calidad, y cómo tomar acción. Las reuniones son los jueves por la mañana de 8:15 – 9:45 am en Edison en las siguientes fechas: 10, 17, 24 de septiembre 1, 8, 22, y 29 de octubre. Comuníquense con Yoly Gutiérrez en la extensión 61312 o mándenle un correo electrónico a ygutierrez@smmusd.org si les gustaría tomar uno de estos espacios. Se Necesitan Voluntarios – ¿Estarían interesados en mejorar nuestros programas de reciclaje en la escuela? ¿O les gustaría aumentar la seguridad a la hora de recoger o desembarcar? ¡Entonces los necesitamos lo antes posible! Por favor comuníquense con la Directora Lori Orum (61-302) o Comunitaria Bilingüe Yoly Gutiérrez (61-312). Entrenamiento de Voluntarios – Si ustedes son voluntarios nuevos o si su estatus de voluntario se ha vencido, ustedes deben entregar una solicitud, venir a un entrenamiento, entregar los resultados negativos de una prueba de Tuberculosis o Rayos X de pecho, y den el consentimiento o revisar con la lista de la ley de Meghan para poder ser voluntario con los estudiantes en Edison. Los entrenamientos de este año se llevarán a cabo: el viernes, 4 de septiembre a las 8:30 a.m. o el jueves, 10 de septiembre a las 6:30 p.m. Si no saben si ya deben renovar, revisen con Yoly. Taller de Reflexión de Padres – Este taller es de 10 semanas en inglés los martes de 9:00 – 10:30 am en Servicios Familiares de Santa Mónica. Este taller se propone ayudarles a los padres aprender sobre temperamento, disciplina, y regulación emocional, y desarrollar una comprensión de los pensamientos y sentimientos que son las bases de sus interacciones con su hijo/a. El taller está disponible sin cobro para las familias de Edison pero los espacios son limitados. Vean el volante en este paquete de los miércoles. Los talleres se ofrecerán en español en Edison en enero. Reunión de la Mesa Directiva Ejecutiva de la PTA – el miércoles 9/2, 6:00 p.m. – Salón Comunitario

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DEL ESCRITORIO DE LA DIRECTORA: ¡MUCHO QUE CELEBRAR! Fue maravilloso ver a tantos padres en nuestras seis reuniones de niveles de grados y en las Noches de Regreso a la Escuela. Si se perdieron las reuniones de los niveles de grados o la reunión de padres en la Noche de Regreso a la Escuela, tendremos las presentaciones en la página de internet de Edison la próxima semana (www.edison.smmusd.org). Como compartí en la Noche de Regreso a la Escuela, Edison tiene mucho que celebrar este año. Este es nuestro 29º año como escuela de doble inmersión. De nuevo tenemos recursos (por medio de SMMUSD, SMMEF, y nuestra beca de Título I, y nuestra PTA de Edison) para asistentes de instrucción, entrenadores y maestros de intervención, gran tecnología educacional y programas en internet para diferenciar y extender el aprendizaje. Tenemos un programa robusto de artes (teatro, música, artes visuales y baile) para nuestros estudiantes, equipo nuevo y materiales de enseñanza, y un espacio hermoso en cual los estudiantes aprenden. Estamos llegando al final del proyecto ambicioso de construcción que le dio a Edison la única escuela completamente nueva en SMMUSD. Aunque amábamos a nuestra escuelita, los edificios estaban viejos y todos los sistemas necesitaban reparos mayores. ¡Aunque ha sido un reto ocupar un sitio de construcción mientras la escuela nueva se construía, hoy casi estamos en el final de la jornada y tenemos una instalación sorprendente! Tenemos el espacio necesario para ofrecer programas importantes, una abundancia de herramientas de tecnología moderna, sistemas de calefacción y enfriamiento que cumplen con nuestras necesidades, y una huella de carbón menor. Y cada semana más de los patios de juego se terminan y no los entregan, con la construcción proyectada para ser terminada para el fin de octubre. También celebramos el progreso académico fuerte que nuestros estudiantes hicieron el año pasado, incluyendo el 4º año consecutivo como una Escuela en la Lista de Honor de Negocios de California para Excelencia Educativa. Los datos preliminares de los exámenes de rendimiento del Estado indican que los estudiantes de Edison también hicieron muy bien en los exámenes estatales. Compartiremos estos datos y los planes de mejoramiento escolar y buscaremos las opiniones de padres para áreas de crecimiento en una reunión de Título I para todos los padres el 30 de septiembre. ¡Vengan y sean parte de la conversación mientras fijamos nuestras metas aún más altas!

Días Feriados en septiembre lunes, 9/7, lunes, 9/14 y miércoles, 9/23 No Hay Clases

Miércoles 9/9 – Reunión de ELAC 8:30 am Salón Comunitario

Miércoles 9/9– Concilio Escolar 4:00 pm Salón Comunitario

Reflective Parenting Workshop for parents of preschool and school aged children (4-11 yrs.) At Family Service of Santa Monica beginning Tuesday morning, September 22, 2015 9:00 am to 10:30 am

This innovative 10--week workshop provides parents with a model, which views children’s behavior as meaningful. The group will focus on specific topics such as temperament, discipline, and emotional regulation as well as developing an understanding of the thoughts and feelings that underlie your interactions with your child. This capacity, to reflect on your own and your child’s experience, lies at the heart of effective parenting. Research has demonstrated that developing this capacity is a valuable way to help parents strengthen relationships with their children and support healthy cognitive and social-emotional development.

Goals of the workshop…  Increased confidence in parenting  New ways to think about children’s behavior  Effective interventions for difficult behavior Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 22 for 10 weeks Family Service of Santa Monica 1533 Euclid Street, SM, 90404 Fee: $300 individual $450 couple Sliding scale opportunities available FREE for Edison Language Academy Parents, based on availability To register, or for more information please contact: Annie Wilson, LCSW Sherin Matian, LMFT (310) 451-9747

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Fresh Baby Carrots

Delicious Corn Whole Grain Roll Fruit

Perro Caliente Empanizado

Piezas Hornieado

16 Brunch For Lunch French Toast Sticks

Fresh Baby Carrots w/Low Fat Ranch Dressing Sun Chips

Turkey Sausage Patty Tater Tots 100% Juice

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Happy Baked Potato Smiles Baked Beans Fantastic Fruit

Cool Lunch! Taco Bar Turkey Taco Meat

Pizza Friday! Tony’s Thin Crust Cheese Pizza

Tasty Refried Beans Tortilla Chips

Fresh Romaine Salad w/Cherry Tomatoes, Fruit

Bara de Taco con Carne de Pavo

Pizza de Queso de Corteza Delgada

Cool Lunch! Chicken Fajitas w/Flour Tortillas

Fresh Green Salad w/Cherry Tomatoes Fruit

Fajitas de Pollo

Pizza de Queso de Big Daddy

25 Pizza Friday! Tony’s Thin Crust Pizza

Fresh Romaine Salad Cup w/Cherry Tomatoes Cry Baby Sour Fruit Cup

Tostatda con Carne de Pavo

Cool Lunch! Baked Chicken Nuggets

Cool Lunch! Bosco Cheese Sticks

Fresh Veggie Stix w/Low Fat Ranch Dressing

Marinara Sauce

Piezas de Pollo Palitos de Queso con Salsa Marinara Perro Caliente Menus & Food & Nutrition Info can be found on our website at www.smmusd.org/foodservices

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Pizza Friday! Big Daddy Primo Pizza

Yummy Refried Beans Sweet Corn

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Cool Lunch! Touchdown Nuggets

Baked Mini Corn Dogs

Burrito de Frijoles Y Queso

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MEAL PRICES Elementary Full Price Breakfast-$1.25 Secondary Full Price Breakfast-$1.50 Reduced Breakfast-$0.30 Elementary Full Price Lunch-$3.00 Secondary Full Price Lunch-$3.50 Reduced Lunch-$0.40 Adult Prices: Breakfast-$2.25 Lunch-$4.25

Varieties of Milk offered daily:  1% white- (breakfast & lunch)

 Nonfat White -(breakfast & lunch)  Non-fat chocolate-(lunch only)

Suggestions or questions, email: fns@smmusd.org

This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider

Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 All Meals offered and served are in compliance with Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act. What your child can look for in our cafeterias:  More fruits and vegetables served with emphasis on dark green, orange and red colored vegetables  Students MUST take at least a 1/2 cup fruit or 1/2 cup vegetable  More legumes (beans)  More whole grains including brown rice and whole wheat pasta  Nonfat white and chocolate milk and Low fat 1% milk  Appropriate calories for age  Low saturated fat  Food prepared without added trans fats

Elementary School Breakfast MONDAY TUESDAY Coffee Cake Biscuit w/Sausage Or Or Cereal Cereal w/Graham Crackers w/Graham Crackers

WEDNESDAY Cheese Pizza Bagel Or Cereal w/Graham Crackers

Menu Subject to Change

THURSDAY Belgian Waffle Or Cereal w/Graham Crackers

FRIDAY Zucchini Bread Or Cereal w/Graham Crackers

Offered with Every Meal: Fruit: Assorted 4oz juice, fresh, canned or dried. Milk offered Daily: 1% or nonfat white

Prepay online at www.myschoolbucks.com

Opt out of Nonfat Chocolate Milk via email at fns@smmusd.org

ARE YOU IN?

Are you in?

In these pages, we invite you to learn more about education funding in our school district and encourage you to support an outstanding education for all our students.

Dear Community Member,

What makes an excellent education? Is it one with a rigorous focus on academics? A vibrant, engaging arts program? Memorable field trips and experiential learning? In the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it’s all of that and more, thanks to a critical partnership between the school district, our PTAs and the Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation (SMMEF). While state funding for education is improving, we still have a long way to go. Funding is well below pre-2009 levels and, at projected rates, will not reach pre-recession levels until 2020. Per capita, students in California receive just half the funding of top-funded states, including New York, New Jersey and Vermont. In Santa Monica and Malibu, we rely on our generous communities to provide financial support for extraordinary staff and programs above and beyond what the state provides for our children. Our students learn to express themselves through art and shine in internationally recognized music programs that start in the primary grades. They reach new frontiers in science, technology, engineering and math programs preparing them to work in an ever-more technical world. They excel in athletics while learning the value of teamwork. They are taught and supported by a group of educators, parents and community members dedicated to their advancement. While public education is free, a great public education requires everyone’s commitment. We look forward to having your support so SMMUSD can provide the best public education possible for each and every student we serve. Thank you, Sincerely,

Sandra Lyon

Superintendent Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

Linda Greenberg

Executive Director Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation

Rochelle Fanali

President Santa Monica-Malibu PTA Council

SMMUSD + SMMEF + PTA = The Best Education for Your Child

SMMUSD

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District serves the diverse coastal communities of Santa Monica and Malibu in Los Angeles County. SMMUSD educates 11,300 students in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade in 10 elementary schools, two middle schools, one 9-12 high school, one 6-12 high school, a continuation high school and a K-8 alternative school. The district is also home to 11 early childhood education centers and an adult school. SMMUSD is a high-performing district with academic scores consistently ranking in the top tier of districts in Los Angeles and the State of California.

SMMEF

The Santa Monica-Malibu Edu­cation Foundation is the nonprofit fundraising and lead philanthropic partner for the school district. Established in 1982 by a dedicated group of parents, community leaders, and local business owners, SMMEF provides funding to enhance and support the curriculum of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. SMMEF’s mission is to engage the community to invest in a vibrant educational experience for all students in the Santa Monica and Malibu public schools. In the last two years, SMMEF has provided more than $6 million in funding to SMMUSD schools. SMMEF raises funds annually to provide staff and programs that distinguish SMMUSD from many other school districts, including instructional assistants to facilitate small group learning, elementary arts education, and enrichment grants for all 16 schools in the district. SMMEF endowments also support arts programs in middle and high schools, supplemental library funding, instruments, and music education for socio-economically disadvantaged students.

PTA

With nearly 7,000 members in schools across the district, SMMUSD’s 16 Parent Teacher Associations advocate for the education, health and welfare of all children and families. PTA facilitates communication between school and home and organizes informative parent meetings and fun family events. PTA also mobilizes volunteers around local and state school funding measures and legislative issues that impact students. In addition, PTA raises funds for a variety of needs at each school site, ranging from books and supplies to field trips and technology. PTA also works closely with the Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation to support its districtwide fundraising efforts that benefit every student in every SMMUSD school.

Partners in Funding: We Are All In

The district, SMMEF and PTAs each have an important role to play in school funding. While SMMUSD funds most of the system through federal, state and local revenue, it is only with additional resources from SMMEF and PTA that the district is able to create an environment where students can thrive.

Salaries & Benefits • Teachers • Administration • Classified Staff (All Non-teaching Staff) 86% of Overall Budget

General & Administrative • Textbooks • Educational Materials Including Science Labs, PE, Art and Libraries • Office Supplies • Insurance • Food Service • 11 Preschools • Adult Education • Special Education Services • English Learner Programs

Operations • Building Maintenance • Facilities Supplies • Transportation • Utilities

Community & Parent Donations

Elementary Arts Education

Enrichment Grants For Each School • Often Used for STEM, Additional Reading Support, and Student Health and Well-Being

Classroom/School Equipment and Supplies

Additional Books and Supplies

Additional Technology Elementary Instructional Assistants

Secondary Arts • Visual Arts Teacher Grants • Dance Classes at Middle and High Schools • Music Classes at Olympic High School • Middle and High School Theater Grants

Field Trips

Assemblies

After-School Programs

Additional Playground Equipment

Third Grade Recorders Campus Beautification

Technology • Computers, Projectors, Smart Boards and Other Technology Materials

Instruments and SemiPrivate Music Lessons for Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Students

Capital Expenditures • Facilities Improvement • Office Equipment • Playground Equipment

Supplemental Library Grants

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Salaries and benefits equal 86% of the total budget.

Classified Salaries 19%

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What is SMMEF’s 2015-2016 Budget? SMMEF supports programs for students through annual contributions, endowment income, events and other earned income sources.

Elementary Visual and Performing Arts for 4,900 Students 14.3% Elementary Visual and Performing Arts

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Enrichment Grants for all 16 schools 20.1%

Operating/Fundraising Expenses 16.5% Operating Expenses

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Community Members

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Corporations/Businesses

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Foundations/Organizations

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Endowment Income

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Managed Scholarship Funds

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Events and Other

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Donations to SMMEF’s Endowments work to provide a sustainable funding source that will expand and enhance the quality of public education in the Santa Monica-Malibu public schools, now and for generations to come.

100% Diagram represents SMMEF funding allocations, not total program costs. Some programs listed here receive additional district funding.

Today, thanks to the generous support of community members and parents, SMMEF’s Endowments are valued at $7,421,728. The interest from these endowments provides for visual and performing arts programs and music.

SMMEF Your Donations Give Every Child the Opportunity to Achieve Thank you to the 2,790 donors who contributed to SMMEF last year. To these parents and community members, we say, “thank you!” Every dollar matters because every child matters. A complete list of donors is available in the Honor Roll of Giving at smmef.org.

Superintendent’s Circle 2014–2015 We especially want to thank the following individuals, organizations and foundations that contributed $5,000 or more. Their generosity benefits every student in the Santa Monica-Malibu Schools. Membership in the Superintendent’s Circle is a pledge to join with Superintendent Lyon in executing the district’s vision for excellence for all students.

AMBASSADOR: $50,000+

Estate of Judi Lynne

PTA Contributions

PATRON: $5,000 - $9,999

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Priselac Family

Joyce Abbott and Robert TeSelle

Sidley Family

Jeffrey and Azerou Appel

Marilyn and Gary Speakman

Edison Language Academy PTA

Carolyn Baugh and Max Bookman

Meredith Stiehm and Tom Smuts

Franklin Elementary School PTA

Steaven and Jacquelyn Chen

Barbara Stinchfield and Stan Danis

Grant Elementary School PTA

Grant and Virginia DeVaul

Becky Upchurch

Ravi and Nisha Asnani

Alison and Derek Havel

Mira Velimirovic and Max Pross

Pt. Dume Marine Science School PTA

Dennis and Lauri Crane

Ted and Amy Kahan

Mark and Katherine Vieha

Faculty Association of Santa Monica College

Danny Lahave and Marie Noonan

David and Elaine Vukadinovich

Tom and Karon Larmore

Cat and Jon Wray

Diann Kim and John Frank

Yolanda Lewis and Joel Koury

Laurie Lieberman and Chris Harding

John and Michelle Liu

Duncan Rolph and Eileen Chin

Tom Lloyd and Grace Phillips

Nadya Scott

Deb Love and Rob Corn

Arthur Southam and Beezie Daly

George Molsbarger and The Squid & Squash Foundation

LEADER: $25,000 - $49,999

Dovel/Sullivan Family BENEFACTOR: $10,000 - $24,999

Melissa and Tom Zelenovic

Ari and Michele Nadelman Gerda Newbold and John Adler Nicol Family Louise Piacentini Piacentini-Pataki Family

LEADER: $25,000 - $49,999

BENEFACTOR: $10,000 - $24,999

John Adams Middle School PTSA Lincoln Middle School PTSA McKinley Elementary School PTA Roosevelt Elementary School PTA Santa Monica-Malibu Council of PTAs SMASH PTSA Will Rogers Learning Community PTA PATRON: $5,000 - $9,999

John Muir Elementary School PTA Santa Monica High School PTSA

To learn more or donate to SMMEF, go to smmef.org or contact SMMEF at (310) 396-4557. Thank you!

SMMEF Corporate Partners Are Essential to a Vibrant School District

Corporate Partners 2014–2015 These socially responsible businesses join with SMMEF’s individual, organization and foundation donors as proud supporters of SMMEF and our public schools. They recognize that a strong educational system is the bedrock of a healthy community and thriving economy, and are leading the charge to ensure a worldclass education for every child in every school. Our Corporate Partners have earned the gratitude of our students, families and community.

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Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp.

$5,000 – $9,999

$2,500 – $4,999

$1,000 – $2,499

Anonymous

Art’s Table Restaurant

Melissa Alt/Teles Properties

Advantel Incorporated

Bob Gabriel Co. Insurance

Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt

Bob’s Market

Central Parking

Latham and Watkins LLP

2XU

Edison International

Century West Partners

Lexington Design + Fabrication

500 Broadway

FelCor Lodging Trust

Chase

Doubletree Suites owned and operated by TPG Companies

The Georgian Hotel

Code Rev Kids

Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP

Hudson Pacific Properties

DFH Architects

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows + MSD Capital, L.P.

Huntley Santa Monica Beach

DZ Solutions Enterprises, Inc.

Todd Mitchell/Coldwell Banker

Intelli-Tech

Equity Office Management, LLC

Perry’s Cafes & Beach Rentals

Khedr Management Co.

Fox Entertainment Group

Real Office Centers

Le Meridien Delfina Santa Monica

Islands Restaurant

Santa Monica Air Center, Inc.

Morley Builders Inc.

LAcarGuy

Santa Monica Music Center

NMS Properties, Inc.

Gary Limjap/Coldwell Banker

Macerich Company

Payden & Rygel

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

MINI of Santa Monica

The Plaza at Santa Monica

Santa Monica Ford Lincoln Subaru

Related California

Providence St. John’s Health Center

Skydance

Santa Monica Daily Press

Kate Bransfield/ SantaMonicaListings.com

Vidi Volo

Santa Monica Place

SIGMAnet

Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar

Software Management Consultants, Inc.

Brad Simpson and Stacy White/ Partner’s Trust

Taxi! Taxi!

Stifel

The Victorian

$10,000 - $24,999

FreeAssociates Harding Larmore Kutcher & Kozal LLP Lincoln Property Company/ Linwood Ventures

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Highlights

SMMUSD is one of the few districts in the state with a comprehensive K-12 visual and performing arts program.

Teachers

Our first classroom opened with 52 students in March 1876.

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Olympic High School has been named a Model Continuation High School in California.

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U.S. News and World Report has named both Malibu High School and Santa Monica High School as Top High Schools in the nation and state.

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Malibu High and Samohi Graduation Rate is 96%.

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SMMUSD students benefit from comprehensive college and career counseling; acclaimed visual and performing arts programs; high student participation in athletics, clubs and extracurricular activities; a diverse academic curriculum in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM); and AP course offerings.

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Malibu High School and Samohi athletic teams have won multiple state championships.

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Adult Education Program Student Demographics African American

African-American 6% Asian / Pacific Islander 7%

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Multiple / Undeclared 6% Caucasian

Latino / Hispanic 30% Caucasian 51% Latino/Hispanic

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Olympic HS

OPEN HOUSE NIGHTS:

Thurs. May 26

Elementary

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Thurs. June 9

Middle School

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MHS 2:00 pm

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Samohi 5:30 pm

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PARENT CONFERENCE DAYS (TK-5):

Nov. 4-10, 2015

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LEGEND

First/Last Day of School Legal Holiday Local Holiday (schools/offices closed) School Recess (classes not in session) Pupil Free Day (no school for elementary students) Pupil Free Day (no school for secondary students)

Dec. 15-18, 2015 June 3, 6, 7, 8, 2016

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Thank you to our generous in-kind sponsors.

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FALL SPORTS FLAG FOOTBALL • VOLLEYBALL ELEMENTARY Grades K - 1 ($125) Grades 2 - 5 ($130)

REGISTRATION August 24-September 16, 2015 (SPACE IS LIMITED) FLAG FOOTBALL / VOLLEYBALL Kindergarten

1st Grade

Grades 2-3

Grades 4-5

(Superstars Club)

( Rookies Club)

(League)

(League)

Practice Day:

Mondays Only

Mondays Only

Tue & Thur

Wed & Fri

Start/End Date:

Sep 21-Nov 9

Sep 21-Nov 9

Sep 22-Nov 21

Sep 25-Nov 21

1st Game Day:

No games

No games

October 3

October 3

Grade Level:

No Practices will be held 9/23 Local Holiday, 11/4 Pupil Free Day and 11/11 Veterans Day Holiday!

Registration with payment is required for participation. Registration will close on September 16, 2015 to determine clubs and league teams. Financial Assistance is available. For more information contact the Youth Office.

Youth Office at Reed Park– Sports Program 1133 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 Info: (310) 458-8540 / Fax: (310) 451-3569 / Email: crest@smgov.net Website: www.smgov.net/crest Register Online: www.smgov.net/reserve

City of Santa Monica Community and Cultural Services Department-Human Services Division

Books for Cooks Taught by Kitchen Kid Cook up delicious fun! Each class kids     create a tasty and nutri ous recipe         inspired by a favorite children’s story.     Materials Fee: $25 Art, Ar sts & Art History Taught by Ar Factory Studio Create exci ng two and three dimensional  artworks inspired by fascina ng ar sts, and  learn why they are important to art history.  Learn about visual art techniques, materials  and styles while having fun and expressing  yourself crea vely. Materials Fee $15 

Yoga Buddies Taught by Yoga Buddies

Cri er Squad: Indoor Safari Taught by Parker– Anderson

Students prac ce yoga in a fun and meaningful way while increasing their physical  and mental elements through yoga poses  and healthy breathing techniques. 

This is a completely hands on experience!  Exci ng cri er theme games allow us to  jump start your child’s learning without  even knowing it.   

Secret Garden Taught by Kitchen Kid

Dino Robo cs (1st‐3rd) Taught by H.M. Logi

Discover a delicious “secret ingredient” in  each exci ng hands-on cooking class. Enjoy  pain ng with blueberries, or going to a  “cucumber spa”.  Materials Fee: $25 

Students inves gate the world of dinosaurs  and robo cs. Students are able to learn  about dinosaur species, food and habitat  and their ex nc on. Materials Fee $25 

Musical Theater Taught by Theatre 31

The Writers Club Taught by Word Up Kids

In an exci ng curriculum focusing on techniques of musical theatre, children will build  self-esteem, courage and confidence  through a non-compe ve produc on class. 

Craig Berman inspires crea ve wri ng in a  fun environment. Students explore storytelling, personal narra ve poetry, and in the  process become more confident writers. 

Classes begin the week of September 21st Material Fees are due on the  1st day of class and  are to be  made directly to the contractor.  These fees are separate from  the registra on fee and financial assistance does not apply. 

Mondays Class

Date

Time

Fee

Number

Books for Cooks (Kinder) 

9/21-11/09

1:45-2:45pm

$160 +$25 material fee  4501.320 

Secret Garden(1st-5th) 

9/21-11/09

3:15-4:15pm

$160 +$25 material fee  4501.308 

Date

Time

Fee

Number

The Writer’s Club (Kinder)  9/22-11/10 

1:45-2:45pm

$160

4501.318

The Writer’s Club             (1st-5th) 

9/22-11/10

3:15-4:15pm

$160

4501.325

Wednesdays

Early Dismissal

Class

Date

Time

Fee

Number

Yoga Buddies (K-5th) 

09/30-12/09

1:50-2:50pm

$145

4501.363

Dino Robo cs (1st-3rd) 

09/30-12/09

1:45-2:45pm

$160 + $25 material fee  4501.321 

Class

Date

Time

Fee

Number

Cri er Squad (Kinder) 

9/24-11/12

1:45-2:45pm

$125

4501.317

Cri er Squad (1st-5th) 

9/24-11/12

3:15-4:15pm

$125

4501.304

Musical Theatre (1st-5th)  9/24-11/12 

3:15-4:15pm

$145

4501.366

Number

Tuesdays Class

Thursdays

Fridays Class

Date

Time

Fee

Art, Ar sts & Art History  (Kinder) 

9/25-11/13

1:45-2:45pm

$160 + $15 material fee  4501.319 

Art, Ar sts & Art History (1st-5th) 

9/25-11/13

3:15-4:15pm

$160 + $15 material fee  4501.305 

BE PART OF A TEAM

2015 Fall Season Youth Basketball League SANTA MONICA FAMILY YMCA

Co-ed teams for ages 5 – 14

Skill Based Divisions

Each

  Games will be held on Saturdays or Sundays.     team will practice once or twice a week on a weekday.  

Once all teams are formed a game schedule will be available with the first games beginning in September and the   last games in November.   Divisions are based on skill level & age. Scholarships are available.

Become a volunteer Coach or Assistant Coach. Referee opportunities are also available. Register

Online Today:

https://www.trinexum.com/HUB/SantaMonica

Important Dates (Skill Evaluation Required for all players new to Samo Y)

Skills Evaluations Ages 5-6: Tuesday, September 8th 4:30-5:30pm Skills Evaluations Ages 7-8: Tuesday, September 8th 6:00-7:00pm Skills Evaluations Ages 9-10: Wednesday, September 9th 4:30-5:30pm Skills Evaluations Ages 11 and over: Wednesday, September 9th 6:00-7:00pm

Make-up Evaluations All Ages: Thursday, September 10th 4:30-6:00pm th Mandatory New Parent’s Meeting: Thursday, Sept. 10 7:00-7:30pm @ the Y

For More Information Contact: Peter Arbogast, Youth Basketball Coordinator (310) 393-2721, ext. 137, ysports@ymcasm.org, www.ymcasm.org

SANTA MONICA FAMILY YMCA, 1332 6th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401  

2015 Fall Youth Basketball League

Register Online Today:

https://www.trinexum.com/HUB/SantaMonica

Participant Information

Child’s Name:

Member#:

Birthday:_____/_____/_____Age:____ Grade: Uniform Information: Height:

Sex:

School:

Weight:_______ Shirt Size:

Address:

City:

Shorts Size:

Zip:

Guardian Information Parent/ Guardian Name:

Phone #:_________________

Address:

City:

Zip:

Email Address:__________________________________________________________ Parent/ Guardian Name: Phone #:_________________ Address:

City:

Zip:

Email Address:__________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Relation to participant:

Name:

Phone #:____________________________Phone #____________________________  We will try to accommodate players wishing to be on the same team, but can’t guarantee that due to competitive balance issues.

Ages Ages Ages Ages

Members  $100  $100  $100  $100

5-6 7-8 9 – 10 11 - 14

Non-Members  $175  $175  $175  $175

*Friends to be on same team:

All payments are final and no refunds will be given after September 16th. If you cancel before September 16th there is a $25 processing fee. Refunds will be given if not enough players sign up for a division, although some age groups may be combined differently. If you have not paid prior to September 16th, your child will not be selected on a team and may not participate this season.

Payment Method: Card #:

Cash

Check

Credit:  Visa  AMEX  Master  Discover Exp. Date:

Total to Charge: $

Signature:___________________________________________________Date:_____________ For More Information Contact: Peter Arbogast, Youth Basketball Coordinator (310) 393-2721, ext. 137, ysports@ymcasm.org, www.ymcasm.org

SANTA MONICA FAMILY YMCA, 1332 6th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401