The Buzz - Summer 2024 by Laurel Hall School

@thelaurelhallschool

LHS USED UNIFORM SALE

Shirts-$4Jerseys-$5

Brandnew items w/tags-$7

Saturday,August3

10:00am-1:00pm

Shorts,pants, skirts-$4

The countdown is on, Hornets!

Family Welcome Back to School Event/Orientation

Wednesday, August 28

4:00PM-5:30PM More

Second Day of School

Friday, August 30

8:00AM-12:00PM GRADES 4-8

8:30AM-12:00PM

GRADES TK-3

First Day of School

Thursday, August 29

8:00AM-12:00PM GRADES 4-8 8:30AM-12:00PM GRADES TK-3

Regular School Hours

Grades 4-8: 8:00AM-3:00PM 2:05PM dismissal on Friday

Grades TK-3: 8:30AM-3:00PM 2:05PM on Friday

Gates Open 7:45AM After School Program (ACE) until 5:30PM

HELLO, AUGUST! Amessagefromtheprincipal.

Good afternoon, and Happy Friday!

I hope you have enjoyed a fun summer so far Can you believe it is the fi take a moment to share some updates and reflections with you. Over the past few weeks, I have been working diligently to get to know our Laurel Hall teachers through one-on-one meetings. It has been a truly rewarding experience connecting with each of them and learning more about their summer adventures, passions, and ideas before we dive into our important work together I am continually impressed by the kindness, dedication, and hard work that defines our team

As we prepare for the return of our amazing students, there is much to do. Our faculty and staff have been engaging with the book The Formative Five by Thomas Hoerr. I hope you have found the readings insightful and support helpful conversations for you and your children. Developing this common language around empathy, self-control, embracing diversity, integrity, and grit, along with making thoughtful choices is vital for our success The common commitment and language help enhance and foster a positive school culture like Laurel Hall School It aligns perfectly with our motto: Be Kind!

See you on August 11th for a special event on campus sponsored by our PTO on Campus! Pizza celebration on the Quad 4-6pm. Enter through the gate off the parking lot. Also on August 11th, I will be introduced during the 10:00AM service at Emmanuel Lutheran Church across the street from LHS. There will be a meet and greet after church.

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for Laurel Hall School. I look forward to all that we will accomplish together in the coming year. GO HORNETS!

Warmly,

Marti McCloud Principal

PTONEWS

Hello Hornets!

We hope everyone is having a wonderful summer!

We are excited to share that we are having our first event of the year for families to meet our new Principal, Mrs. McCloud! If you are in town and are able, please come join us for some pizza and ice cream in the quad on August 11th between 4 and 6pm.

We will have some activities for the kids as parents get a chance to catch up and connect with our new Principal.

Please RSVP at the link below so we know how many families to expect. Pizza with the Principal - RSVP

So looking forward to seeing you all there!

Erika Sieme and Destiny Campbell PTO Co-Presidents ptopresident@laurelhall.com

ERIKA SIEME AND DESTINY CAMPBELL PTO CO-PRESIDENTS

RSVP here by 8/6

KeyDates2024-2025

AUGUST

BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAQ

Student Arrival: Students can arrive after 7:30AM but will not enter the quad until 7:45AM Monday through Friday

o Grades 4-8: Go to classrooms and lockers

o TK-3: Gather in the Quad with faculty supervision

o All check-in and checkout procedures (tardy, early pick-up, etc.) must come through the front office.

Student Dismissal: M-Th 3:00PM and F at 2:05PM

Authorization to leave campus, grades 6-8 only: In order for your student to sign themselves out after school and leave campus without a parent, a parent must come to the office to sign a Hold Harmless/Authorization to Leave Campus form

Gate Closure: The gate will be closed at 8:30AM at the end of the carline It will open at 2:15PM on M, T, W, Th, and 1:30PM on Friday

Welcome Back Night: August 28th, 4:00PM-5:30PM

o Enter campus from the side gate off the school parking lot, adjacent to the flagpole.

o More information to come.

Lunch:

o Lunch will be outside for all student's 1st-8th.

o Organic Kids LA is our lunch provider

Snack Breaks:

o Grades 6-8: Daily snack/recess break in the morning

o TK-5: Daily snack / recess in the morning

Dress Code: All items must be purchased from Dennis Uniform Company www.dennisuniform.com unless otherwise specified. Pants may be purchased from other stores but must meet the following criteria: Solid khaki, navy. Uniform Style (example: Docker, Dickie, Gap), must be cotton, cotton blend, twill only No Cargo Pants In all grades, no yoga pants, leggings/jeggings, tights or any type of tight-fitting bottoms may be worn

Outerwear (may be purchased from other stores, but must meet the following criteria) Solid white, grey, dark green, black, navy-- Any style, Any material. No logos or any type of advertising (Laurel Hall branding is permitted).

LHS School Calendar

BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAQ

School Supply List: Click for student school supply list.

Class lists and schedule assignments: Expect class lists and Fine Arts/Elective assignments shortly before school begins

Blackbaud Student Information System (School Portal): Login by clicking SCHOOL PORTAL on our website (see image below) to find school calendar, class assignments, up-to- date directories, and important forms.

LHS School Calendar

Complete mandatory school forms: Login to your parent portal (screenshot above) via our website www.laurelhall.org to complete your student health form and photo authorization form.

New Teachers:

o We are excited about our new teachers joining the Laurel Hall team

o More detailed information will be sent in a forthcoming email

o Some of our new additions include an Art teacher for TK-8th and a Spanish teacher for 4-8th.

LH Handbook: Currently updating on the website!

Fall Sports: Sign up for fall sports will happen once students are back on campus Parents will receive information on how to sign up their student

Organic Kids LA

The hot lunch program offered for TK-8 students in partnership with Organic Kids LA aims to provide nutritious and delicious lunch meals to students. With a focus on balanced nutrition and mostly organic ingredients, the program strives to support the health and well-being of students while simplifying the lunchtime experience for parents and caregivers.

Ordering Process:

Parents and caregivers have the convenience of registering for the hot lunch program via the Organic Kid's LA website Upon registration, they gain access to an intuitive ordering system where they can select meal options for their child on specific days or for the entire week. This streamlined process eliminates the hassle of daily lunch preparation while ensuring that students receive meals tailored to their preferences and dietary needs.

Website: https://www.organickidsla.com/

Questions: customersupport@organickidsla com or 323-879-9426

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Campus Uniform and Friday Spirit Wear Campus Uniform

Boys and girls must wear Dennis Uniform shirts, along with pants or shorts. Girls may wear skirts and jumper style dresses purchased from the Dennis website. Students may wear their choice of closed toe, comfortable shoes. We do not require a P.E sport uniform, students do not change for P.E class. Shop Dennis Uniform.

Friday Spirit Wear

On Friday, students may wear a Laurel Hall spirit wear shirt with their choice of nonuniform bottom (casual pants, shorts, skirt.) Pajama pants, leggings, yoga pants etc. are not permitted. Please refer to LH Handbook for specifics. LHS swag can be purchased from the PTO. We also have an external vendor that sells Laurel Hall spirit wear, however it is more expensive than PTO. Link here.

Students may wear a green or yellow t-shirt if they do not have a spirit wear shirt. Our PTO will be selling items as soon as possible.

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LAUREL HALL SCHOOL

ACEAFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMINFORMATION 2024-2025

FAQ:

WHAT IS ACE?

ACE is the LHS After-School Program. Students will be given snack, homework help, outdoor play/fun and creative activities ACE Staff also run camps during the summer

HOW DO I ENROLL?

Email Susan D’Este sdeste@laurelhall com with subject: ACE Enrollment 20242025 (Student name). ACE is a one-time, flat fee of $2700 for unlimited use throughout the academic year (not including camp). Tuition will be billed by the LHS business office.

TIMES AND LOCATION

The ACE program starts every day right afterschool at 3:10PM-5:30PM M-Th and 2:10PM-5:30PM on Friday. Students meet the ACE Staff in Parish Hall the first week to go over introductions and expectations, and then meet in the Quad area with their assigned staff/group

HOW DO I PICK UP MY CHILD FROM ACE?

An ACE staff member will be at the gate with a sign out book every afternoon, and will radio the staff when your child is being picked up. Only authorized persons will be allowed to pick up your child Please text if you need to add anyone to your pick-up list

WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM RUNNING LATE?

If you are running late, please let the staff know You can text Elizabeth (323) 459-5877 & Nicole (323) 803-6364 in a group text.

DO YOU OFFER OCCASIONAL DROP-IN DAYS?

We do not offer drop-in days but understand that sometimes emergencies happen. Drop-in days will incur a fee billed by the business office.

DO YOU OFFER ON-SITE CAMP PROGRAMS?

Yes! Elizabeth owns and operates her own camp program. Summer Art Camp rents the LHS facilities during the Spring/Summer/Winter camp times. Click here for information on the program. https://summerartacademy.com/

Questions?

ACE Contact: Elizabeth Paravicini eparavicini@laurelhall.com

6th Grade Summer Reading

7th Grade Summer Reading

8th Grade Summer Reading

Sunday Worship

Sunday, August 11, 10:00AM

Join us for Sunday worship as we introduce Marti McCloud to the Laurel Hall Community as the new principal. There will be a meet and greet after the service. We hope to see you there.

Pastor Call Committee Updates

LHS School Committee:

The School Committee is seeking parents interested in serving as a conduit to help cultivate a constructive, positive, and strong community for Laurel Hall School.

Parents can contact Mark mark.rickertsen@yahoo.com if interested in learning more about the School Committee and how they can participate.

Visit our website: https://www.elcnoho.org/

LAURELHALL PRESCHOOLNEWS

NOW ENROLLING

AGES 2-5

Our summer program has gone by so fast! Our preschoolers are busy with water play and our onsite visits every week.

So far, we have explored under the sea with a mermaid, space expeditions with two science shows, and farm week with a visit from some animals! This week we continue with exploring magic and fantasy, with a magic show for all the kids. For our last week we look forward to our superhero training.

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