Dear Dahlia Families,

Congratulations on completing the start of a new academic year!  As we begin this new school year, I am reminded that none of us does this work alone. Every act of support contributes to the success of our entire school community. Together, we create the conditions where students feel safe, challenged, and inspired to learn. I am grateful to begin this journey alongside each of you, and I look forward to the impact we will make as one team, united in our shared commitment to serving our Dove students with excellence, equity, and heart.

This year, we will focus on two key priorities: cultivating a welcoming environment and deepening Cognitively Demanding Instruction (CDI).

Creating a welcoming environment is a districtwide priority and is especially meaningful for our community as we continue to build relationships, with new students and new families, and sustaining supportive relationships with returning families.  

This week, I invite all new and returning families to attend the first PTA meeting, taking place right after our morning assembly this Monday.  

Let's begin this new school year with purpose, optimism, and commitment.  Here's to an exciting new year! - Dove Love,      Jasso

Dove Events For the Week of August 17 - 21, 2026

Mon August 17,2026

Arts Schedules being finalized.

iReady Assessments Begin - ELA

• 8:05 Morning Assembly

• 8:35 PTA Meeting

Tue August 18, 2026

• 1:38 Dismissal

Wed August 19, 2026

• College Spirit Day

Thur Aug 20, 2026

Fri Aug 21, 2026

• Dahlia Spirit Day

• 5:30 - 7:30 Ice Cream Social (Volunteers Needed - Sign up:  Ice Cream Social Volunteer Sign Up )

Upcoming Events/ Dates

• Aug 24: iReady Assessments Math

• Aug 27: Back to School Night 5-6:45

• Aug 27: Drop and Cover Drill

• Aug 28:  Tutoring Letters to Parents Go Home

• Aug 31: Awards Assembly 8:05

• September:  Latin Heritage Month

• Sept 4:  Admission Day Holiday

• Sept 7: Labor Day Holiday

• Sept 8:  Tutoring Starts

• Sept 15:  3rd/ 4th Gr to LACMA

• Sept 17: Fall Picture Day

• Sept 18:  Fire Drill

• Sept 21: Unassigned Day - No School

• Sept 24: Drop and Cover Drill

ICE CREAM SOCIAL  AUGUST 21, 2026 

Volunteers Needed!  Come help us make this Ice Cream Social a success!  

Ice Cream Social Volunteer Sign Up 

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!