Some news of stranger danger at a neighborhood school reminds us that we should take time to review stranger safety with our own children. These days you can never be too careful. We encourage families to take a moment to review school drop off and pick up procedures. It is important to discuss a plan for where your child should wait after class and who will be picking them up. Only kindergarten students are dismissed directly to an adult, so it is imperative that your child knows your plan. It is also a good idea to share your plan with your child’s teacher. Consistency is key. If the plan alters, children should know to go directly to the main office.
Warm wishes for a day full of love with your families. I couldn’t work at a better school than La Costa Heights.
This week La Costa Heights participated in a Jump Rope for Heart Event. On Tuesday 2/9/10, all classes met on the blacktop in the afternoon to jump rope in unison. Over $2,500 was collected in donations that will support the American Heart Association! Thanks to Kelly Caponetto, Audra Hokunsen, Jan Patterson, and the leadership team for coordinating efforts to help make this event possible.
If you haven’t already, now is your chance. The La Costa Heights PTA is reaching out in an effort to increase membership during the month of February. Log onto to http://lacostaheightspta.org/membership to sign up now!
Today LCH announced our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Jan Patterson, and our Classified of the Year, Ms. Katie Paruka. Congratulations to these outstanding ladies for being recognized for their hard work and dedication to the staff and students at La Costa Heights.
Jan Patterson La Costa Heights Teacher of the Year 2009-2010
Katie Paruka La Costa Heights Classified of the Year 2009-2010
Every ten years our constitution requires a census for the primary purpose of reallocating the seats in the House of Representatives. Census questionnaires will be sent directly to your homes, however volunteers will be providing questionnaire assistance and answering questions you may have about the census here at LCH. Look for these volunteers in our media center between February 19, 2010 and April 19, 2010 on Tuesdays from 7:45AM- 8:45AM and Thursdays from 2:00PM-3:00PM. Thank you for your support in gathering accurate information for the 2010 census.
JOIN US AT THE LA COSTA HEIGHTS BOOK FAIR!
DATE: Monday, Feb 1st – Feb 5th
TIME: Monday – Thursday 11:20-3:30 pm; Friday 11:20 – 1:30 pm
PLACE: La Costa Heights Multi-Purpose Room
FAMILY NIGHT Wednesday, Feb 3rd, 6:00-8:00pm
DONUTS WITH DAD Thursday, Feb 4th 7:15-8:00am
Students will also have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair with their classrooms.
You can also help your child’s classroom increase its library with the Classroom Wish List Program. Teachers have selected books that they would like to add to their libraries. When you purchase a book from their wish list you will be given a special book plate to personalize as you wish.
See you at the Book Fair!!
For more information, please contact Sue Kauffman, Michelle Burzo, and Lisa Kendall, Book Fair Chairpersons
Just a reminder that this Friday is “Final Fridays” when LCH’s Green Team will collect and recycle your used batteries.
The Green Team collects AAA, AA, C or D batteries the last Friday of each month and drops them off at our local recycling center. In order to offer this voluntary service, we must ask that each family bring no more than 10 batteries per scheduled “drop-off” day. The Green Team also ask that, for safety reasons, you please tape the ends of the batteries and place them in a plastic bag.
Since now it is against state law to throw batteries away in the trash, this is a great opportunity to get rid of those spent batteries, instead of making a trip to the recycling center yourself.
LCH would like to thank Camille Lofaro, the Green Team, the Leadership Team, and all LCH students and families who came out on Sunday afternoon to help clean South Ponto Beach. We had over 80 participants come between 2pm and 4pm and participate in cleaning the beach of debris. LCH collected nearly 100 lbs! Thanks to everyone for a great community effort.
The North Coastal Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE) Community Action Committee (CAC) is sponsoring a free half-day parent conference on Saturday, March 6, 2010. The conference will include numerous workshops on special education related topics. Forms and information can be found on the NCCSE website at www.nccse.org.