Winter 2016 Neighborhood Newsletter

A dynamic, engaging education. A nurturing, inclusive community.

Winter 2016

Mar Vista Fall Festival

Thanksgiving Dinner WESTSIDE CHILDREN’S CENTER Each year, Windward families and the families at the Westside Children’s Center sit down for a Thanksgiving meal together.

This event, held at the Westside Children’s Center, focuses on building friendships across generations and communities.

Windward School was proud to be a Festival Partner of the 2016 Mar Vista Fall Festival and Silent Auction, held on Saturday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

School representatives answered questions from neighbors and gave out goodies at our community info booth throughout the day. Some Windward students volunteered for the festival itself, while the Windward

School Jazz Ensemble— directed by Dr. Bruce Eskovitz—wowed the crowd with its professional-caliber performances. Windward also provided parking for all of the festival’s vendors on the School’s campus and donated a free week of Summer Camp for the Silent Auction. We look forward to partnering even more closely with our Mar Vista neighbors at next year’s festival.

Winter Soccer Camps

OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY

This December, Windward School will be offering a two-day soccer camp for boys and girls in Grades 3-5 and 6-8. The camp will enable participants to learn the fundamentals of soccer in a fun and competitive atmosphere. This is a great camp for all levels, beginner to elite. Cost: $200 For more information or to register, please visit: www.windwardschool.org/WinterCamps

11350 Palms Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90066 (310) 391-7127 www.windwardschool.org

DECEMBER

19 20 AND

Girls and Boys

Grades 3-5 and 6-8 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

for these upcoming events!

December 8-11 Upper School Musical: Urinetown: The Musical Tickets available, please visit www.windwardschool.org/theater

Did you know?

SAVE THE DATES

Each month, Windward hosts the Mar Vista City Council Aging in Place Committee meetings. These events are sponsored by the MVCC and held on the Windward campus. For more information about the Aging in Place Committee or the meeting schedule, please visit: www.marvistacc.org

December 13

Community Improvements

Mar Vista Neighborhood Meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Windward has recently added tall hedges along the perimeter of our south field to obstruct the view of the bleachers from the neighborhood. We intend on having the hedges grow above the bleachers to create a pleasant view for neighbors as they pass by on the street.

Second Floor of the Center for Teaching and Learning on the Windward School Campus

December 14

In an attempt to alleviate traffic congestion in and around the neighborhood, we have also added another bus route. The new Cheviot Hills Route will greater reduce the number of cars in and around the School. Windward now offers nine pick-up locations in the morning and 13 drop-off locations in the evening.

Windward School Music Extravaganza—Choral Groups and Jazz Ensemble Eli and Edythe Broad Stage, Santa Monica Tickets available, please visit www.windwardschool.org/music

December 15

December 16 ComedySportz Irene Kleinberg Theater on the Windward School Campus Tickets available at the door for $5

December 19-20

A Message from our Security Team Windward is continually trying to focus on ways to improve the safety and security of our school and surrounding community.

Over the past several weeks, Windward has increased patrols in the neighborhood and has stationed more security guards throughout the surrounding streets.

MARK TRONSON

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

MVCC Aging in Place Meeting in the Conference Room

In an attempt to continually improve, we encourage you to contact us with any questions or feedback.

Winter Soccer Camp Foley Field on the Windward School Campus www.windwardschool.org/ WinterCamps

December 20 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. MVCC PLUM Meeting in the Conference Room For more information about Windward events, please visit our website at: www.windwardschool.org.

How to Contact Us

Mark Tronson Supervisor of Security and the Visitors Center

mtronson@windwardschool.org Cell Phone: (818) 388-0681

Miguel Castellanos Facilities Director mcastellanos@windwardschool.org

Phone: (424) 289-1018

“It is the goal of Windward’s security and operations teams to help maintain a safe Jacqueline Varney Assistant Director environment for the benefit of Operations of Windward families and the jmaizland@windwardschool.org area neighbors alike. Your Phone: (424) 289-1003 feedback is always valuable in our continual effort to make adjustments and operational improvements that will better serve the community.”

If you wish to help us “go green” and receive messages from the School by email instead, we would be happy to add you to our neighborhood e-list.

- Mark Tronson