@thelaurelhallschool
TheBuzz August30,2024
KeyDates2024-2025
AUGUST
JUNE
WELCOME, HORNETS! Amessagefromtheprincipal.
Dear Laurel Hall Families,
As we wrap up our first few days of the school year, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for this special community--teachers, students and parents The start of this year has been nothing short of wonderful, and it’s thanks to your enthusiasm, support, and trust in us that we’re off to such a fantastic beginning.
The sounds of joyful learning and connection across our campus have been a pleasure to witness I’ve enjoyed meeting students during their break times on the Quad, and the opportunity to connect with many new faces and names. Assisting with lockers, visiting classrooms, and seeing the happiness of our children as they immerse themselves in their learning environments has been rewarding.
I feel grateful for our dedicated teachers Their energy and commitment have set a positive tone for what promises to be a fantastic year ahead As we approach the Labor Day weekend, I hope you all enjoy a last hoorah before our full days and weeks begin. I’m excited for the continued growth and learning that’s to come. Have a wonderful holiday weekend.
GO HORNETS!
Warmly,
Marti McCloud Principal
Dates to Remember
Sept 2 Labor Day - No School
Sept 11 Coffee w/ Principal McCloud 8AM
Sept 11 PTO Zoom Meeting 6:30PM
Sept 13 Canned Food Drive
Sept 16 MS Parent Info Night 5PM
Sept 17 Picture Day
Sept 23 Elementary School Info Night 5PM
Sept 24 High School Information Night
Sept 28 Movie Night 6 - 9PM
Meet The Administration Team
FAST FACTS
Mrs. Barbara Hitchcock, Assistant Principal bhitchcock@laurelhall.com
Greetings Hornets!
Laurel Hall offers students an array of educational experiences and opportunities and I hope that you will take the opportunity to explore all that we offer this year My office is located in the school office wing, and I am happy to answer any questions you might have during your Laurel Hall journey I look forward to meeting each one of you on campus. Go Hornets!
Ms. Kim Hinton, Office Coordinator
khinton@laurelhall.com
Welcome to LH and we are thrilled to have you join our community! My name is Ms. Kim, and you will find me in the school office. Whether you need a tardy slip, assistance with your locker, need to contact your parents, I’m here to help I’m also the one your parents will contact if you will be absent from school Feel free to stop by the office anytime with any questions or if you need assistance The school office is open from 7:30AM – 4:00PM Monday – Thursday and Fridays we close at 3:30PM. I look forward to getting to know all of you!
Ms. Stephanie Humble, Admissions & Marketing shumble@laurelhall.com
Hello Hornets! I’m Ms Humble and I am so excited for you to be joining our school Whether you are a current LHS student or one of the many amazing applicants I got to meet during the application process, I cannot wait to see you on campus this fall. When I’m not in the admissions office, you can find me on campus capturing fun content for our social media channels. I also like to play volleyball with the students sometimes at lunch Welcome to the Laurel Hall family, you’re going to love it here Go Hornets!
School begins promptly at 8:00AM for grades 4-8 and 8:30AM for grades TK-3
Gates open at 7:45AM
School ends at 3:10PM, and at 2:10PM on Friday
After School Care (ACE) ends at 5:30PM
Tuition is billed over an 11month period beginning June
2024 until April 2025
Parent-Student Handbook
School Uniform Vendor
LHS LINGO
The BUZZ - Our Friday e-newsletter Sign up
The Hive - 3-8th Grade Library
Littles Library - TK-2nd Grade Library
LHS - Laurel Hall School
LHP - Laurel Hall Preschool
ACE - After School Enrichment Program
PTO - Parent Teacher Organization
School Mascot - Hornet
School Colors - Green and Gold
School Instagram - @thelaurelhallschool
LHS Spirit Wear - Order here
PTO Live Doc - here
View all images here.
CAMPUSBUZZ
Volunteer Attorney Wanted for Mock Trial
Every year the Middle School participates in Los Angeles County-wide Mock Trial through the Teach Democracy organization. Every year, under the supervision of LHS teacher Marla L’Angelle, students learn about law, attend a “mock” trial with a “real” judge in Downtown Los Angeles at the LA County Courthouse. There are two Downtown LA trips – one for Defense and one for Prosecution. Trials are scheduled against another LA School and occur in early November. If we “win,” we would move on and dates would continue
This year, we are in need of a volunteer attorney to help students learn the finer points of law and trials If you are an attorney and would like to volunteer – we need someone two days a week (your choice of days) after school from 3:15 – 4:30 as the trial gets closer, which is in early November.
The volunteer attorney gets all their service volunteer hours.
Attorney volunteers can be a parent from any grade; Mock Trial is grades 6 -8. Learn more about the Mock Trial program here.
Email Marla L’Angelle via mlangelle@laurelhall.com if you are interested.
PTONEWS
Welcome Back Hornet Family!
It was great to see so many of your smiling faces back on campus this week! We’ve missed you all! Before everyone heads off for a long weekend here are a few upcoming PTO events to mark on your calendars
Wednesday, 9/11 @8am: Morning Coffee with Principal McCloud. Join us in The Hive (library) for our first morning gathering with Mrs McCloud Wednesday, 9/11 @6:30pm: First PTO meeting of the year. Zoom Link to follow.
Friday, 9/13 Canned Food Drive in morning car line.
Saturday 9/28 6-9pm Family Movie Night. More details to come.
We are still looking for volunteers for many events throughout the school year. Check out the open chair positions HERE and email any questions to PTOpresident@laurelhall.com.
We are also looking for Room Parents for the 2024/2025 school year. If you are interested, fill out the form HERE by Thursday, September 5th!
It’s going to be a great year!
Erika Sieme and Destiny Campbell PTO Co-Presidents
ERIKA SIEME AND DESTINY CAMPBELL PTO CO-PRESIDENTS PTOPRESIDENT@LAURELHALL.COM
EMMANUELLUTHERAN CHURCH(ELC)NEWS
Are you a natural communicator?
Do you have ideas to make Laurel Hall even better?
We are looking for parents who can contribute to meaningful discussions about how Laurel Hall School and Preschool can positively enhance our family and student experiences.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Laurel Hall School and Laurel Hall Preschool are excited to announce that we are seeking parent representative to join the School Committee. This important role has been created by all of the ELC entities to promote an environment wherein students can thrive academically, socially and spiritually. One parent representative for each age level (Preschool, Tk-2, 3-5 and 6-8) will be selected by the voting members of the School Committee from the pool of applicants. Applications close September 5, 2024 at 6pm. Parent Representatives will be selected and notified by September 8, 2024 and our first meeting will occur in person on September 10, 2024 at 6:30pm. If you are interested, you can click on the links below for more information and a digital application
The representative Role Description and Responsibilities can be found here Role Description
Our Tentative Topical Calendar can be found here Tentative Topical Calendar
The School Committee Parent Representative application can be found here Application
Questions can be directed to Mark Rickertsen, School Committee Chair via email (mark.rickertsen@yahoo.com or text 818-469-9455).
EMMANUELLUTHERAN CHURCH(ELC)NEWS
Super September at ELC God’s work. Our hands.
Sept. 8 - Celebrate God’s work. Our hands. Starting this week, donations for Central Lutheran Food Distribution and North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry. Watch for recommendations on what to bring.
Help us make quilts for the unhoused directly after worship.
Sept. 15 - Celebrate Sunday School
Installation of Sunday School teachers and helpers.
Intergenerational event directly following worship:
“I Am a Child of God”
Sept. 22 - Celebrate Laurel Hall and Laurel Hall Preschool
Installation of Laurel Hall and Laurel Hall
Preschool teachers and staff. Greet the newly installed teachers and staff at the reception following worship. Help us kick off a great new school year!
Sept. 29 - Celebrate ELC Anniversary
Join former pastor Sandra Dager as we celebrate our 79th Anniversary.
“At the Table of the Lord” festival eucharist.
Pastor Call Committee Updates
Visit our website: https://www.elcnoho.org/
EMMANUELLUTHERAN CHURCH(ELC)NEWS
Middle School Youth Gathering at Great Wolf Lodge
Informational Meeting 9/15 @ 11:30am for parents & youth in grades 6-8, in the church youth room.
The SoCal synod of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) holds an annual Middle School Youth Gathering, this year it is 11/22-24 at Great Wolf Lodge in Anaheim. This is a fantastic event that brings together youth and chaperones from across the synod with music, workshops, worship, social time, and of course, fun at the waterpark!
The meeting is to gauge interest in attending from youth and chaperones, discuss costs and logistics, and discuss interest in future youth events/youth group at Emmanuel
For more information, contact Kristen Longfield at KristenLongfield@gmail com
Synod Event Flier: Click here to register
Our Congregation Council has decided to have a lunch on Wednesday, September 4, at 11:30 a.m. in the Church Reception Room for our visiting missionary that we support. She will lead a devotion and present a program on her work.
Our missionary moves about to do leadership training, including for pastors, seminarians, and lay people. She received her B.A. in Religion from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN, her M. Div. from Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN, her M. Th. In Christian Education from Princeton Theo Seminary, Princeton, N J , and her Master of Education from Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA Her last visit to Emmanuel was in 2018
Everyone is invited to attend Please contact Sue Clauss at sueelc@aol com if you can attend and/or help with the lunch This is a time to learn and hear about how your money is used in foreign ministry and what missionary work looks like today
M e e t t h e E l e m e n t a r y T e a c h e r s
Cheer Coach
Ms. Graham TK Teacher
Ms. Burton Kindergarten Teacher
Ms Skaf
Mrs Costanzo 1st Grade Teacher
Mrs Castellanos 1st Grade Teacher
Mrs Bunnell
Ms. Parra 3rd Grade Teacher
Ms. Rickard 3rd Grade Teacher
Ms. Barr 5th Grade Teacher
Mrs. Meisenzahl 4th Grade Teacher
Mrs Evans 2nd Grade Teacher
Coach Richter Athletic Director/P.E
Ms. Castro 4-8th Grade Spanish
Coach Bianco Health and P.E
Ms. Cohen Art
Ms. Wagner Technology and Robotics
Mr. Haworth 4th & 5th Grade Music
Ms. Olivia TK-3rd Grade Music
Coach Jones P.E
Mr. Murphy 4th and 5th Grade Band
Mrs. Harvey Language Arts Resource Teacher
Mrs. Fatum Math Resource
Mr Longfield Director of Music (Emmanuel Lutheran Church)
M e e t t h e M i d d l e S c h o o l T e a c h e r s
Ms Lopez
6th Grade Homeroom
6th and 7th Grade Language Arts
Mrs Fatum
7th Grade Homeroom
6th & 7th Grade Math Math Resource
Mrs. Johnson
8th Grade Homeroom
7th Pre-Algebra
8th Algebra
Ms Wagner Technology and Robotics
Mr Conway
6th Grade Homeroom
6th and 7th Grade Science & History
Mrs Wakelin
7th Grade Homeroom
7th and 8th Grade Science
6th Grade Homeroom
6th and 7th Grade Math
Stewart
7th Grade Homeroom
7th and 8th Grade History
Trujillo
8th Grade Homeroom
7th and 8th Language Arts
8th Grade Homeroom
6th-8th Grade Bible
Middle School Trips Coordinator Athletic Advisor/P E
Ms Puebla
Mr
Mr Murphy Band
Ms. Jones
Ms Cohen Art
Mr
6th-8th Grade Health
7th & 8th Grade Financial Literacy
Mrs Williams-Krubiner Drama
Coach Richter Athletic Director/P E
Mr Hayworth Music/Vocals
Mrs Caserio Graphic Design
Coach Bianco P E
Mr Longfield Handbells & Guitar Director of Music (Emmanuel Lutheran Church)
Ms. Wright
3rd - 8th Grade Strings
Ms. Dominque Dance
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Pastor
Mrs. L Angelle
Coach Graham Cheer Coach
Campus Supervisors
*All teacher assignments correct at time of publishing. Subject to change at any time.
Mr Manny
Ms Cinthia
Ms. Priscilla
LAURELHALL PRESCHOOLNEWS
Hi Families!
The first week of preschool has been fun and exciting as we get to know each child and family!
We begin to build our community and are excited to explore this new school year!
It is great seeing our students playing with new friends and playing hard on their classrooms
We of course have some tears in the morning at drop off but also see those tears turn into smiles during our fun activities throughout the day!
Happy Labor Day weekend!
Our enrollment is open for ages 2-5. Visit our website www.laurelhallpreschool.org for more information.
Lesley Diaz - Director, ldiaz@laurelhall.com
Victoria Tobey - Office Manager, vtobey@laurelhall com
Laurel Hall Preschool
C o n n e c t w i t h L a u r e l H a l l S c h o o l
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Get excited! It’s going to be the best year ever!
