Dear Dahlia Families,

Happy October! Fall is officially here, bringing hopefully cooler weather and a lot of seasonal excitement into our hallways.

We have a busy month ahead filled with engaging lessons and fun autumn activities. We know this time of year brings extra energy with costume planning and fall festivities, and we love channeling that enthusiasm into our daily learning.

Keep an eye out for important information through parent newsletter, and social media as our Monday assembly will be postoned because of possible rain in the morning. 

Thank you for being such a vital part of our team. We appreciate your energy and support!

Dove Love,      

Jasso

Dove Events For the Week of October 12 - October 16, 2026

October 9, 2026

Dear Parents(s) or Guardian(s):

The safety and welfare of our students and staff are our highest priorities.  To provide schools an opportunity to practice emergency response procedures, the Superintendent of 

Schools has asked all students and staff to participate in a District-wide emergency preparedness drill (Great Shake Out Earthquake Drill), on October 15, 2026 at 9:15AM.  Please be advised that students will be dismissed at the regular time on this day.

The goals of the training drill are to improve our ability to protect students, save lives, and reduce injuries.  As part of the drill, the students and staff will participate in the activation of our school’s Safe School Plan.  You are encouraged to have a conversation with your child about this drill, and come up with your own safety plan. For information about how your school prepares for emergencies, you may check the website http://achieve.lausd.net/pei. Information is available in five languages.

Please make sure that all contact information for your child is current at school, so that in the event of an actual emergency, we can reach you.

Prior to the drill, please discuss with your child your family’s home emergency preparedness plan.  Several resources are available to help you prepare.  The American Red Cross has outstanding materials.  You can obtain Red Cross materials in English or in Spanish from their website: http://www.redcross.org or by calling the Los Angeles Chapter at (310) 445-9900.  Your telephone directory also has valuable information on first aid, CPR and home preparedness.

If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to call our school office.

Sincerely,

Ms. Jasso, 

Principal, Dahlia Heights

Greeting Parents and Caregivers,

I’m writing to inform you of an important message about Los Angeles Unified’s Unified Against Hate campaign.  

The Unified Against Hate campaign is a call to our entire school community of students, employees, and families, to promote kindness, respect, and inclusion. There is no place for hate, bias, and bullying in our schools. I believe meaningful change starts with open, honest conversations both at home and at school. 

I encourage you to speak with your child about the importance of standing up for themselves and others, and of embracing differences that make our community stronger. 

Together we have the opportunity to raise a generation that chooses unity over division and stands firmly against hate. 

Thank you for your partnership in creating safe and welcoming schools for all.

Dove Love,

Ms. Jasso

Required Drill Frequencies

The safety of our students is our top priority. Following LAUSD policies, Dahlia Heights holds four or five types of safety drills throughout the school year, two or three each month:

• Drop Drill, also called Drop, Cover, & Hold Drill: (once per month) Students practice safety measures to prevent harm during an earthquake. Students protect their heads, take cover under desks and tables, and move away from windows and glass.

• Fire Drill: (once per month) Students learn to evacuate classrooms safely in the event of a fire.

• Lockdown Drill: (once per semester) Students move to the safety of a classroom or closest building when there is imminent danger either on campus or in the neighborhood, such as from a loose animal, community incident, or police action.

• Shelter-in-Place Drill: (oral review once per semester) Similar to a Lock Down Dril. Used when there is an environmental threat, such as a chemical spill, fire, or insect swarm in the area.

• ShakeOut Drill: Students evacuate to the P.E. field, simulating an earthquake event. This drill is held on or near the date of the annual Great California Shakeout. In the event of an actual earthquake or on-site emergency, parents will pick up students at the Reunion Gate. 

These types of emergencies are unlikely to occur, but Dahlia Heights is determined to be prepared!