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Bi-Weekly eMagazine for the Monroe Community of Schools of Local District Northwest
Welcome Message
Welcome Message
November Town Hall: Preparations for a Safe Return to Campus
November Town Hall: Preparations for a Safe Return to Campus
Although L.A. Unified has not yet declared a date for all students to return to campus, our school teams are busy preparing their sites for a safe return. Join us on November 17th at 6:00 PM for the Monroe Community of Schools Virtual Town Hall to hear about those preparations and how schools are planning to bring our students back to the classrooms.
–Cara Schneider
Monroe Community of Schools Administrator
District News
District News
School Experience Survey
School Experience Survey
Have you completed your survey yet?
Have you completed your survey yet?
The School Experience Survey window is open now until Friday, December 11th, 2020. To protect the health and safety of everyone in the LAUSD school community, all parents are highly encouraged to complete their survey online if possible.
Parents can access the ONLINE Parent Survey by:
Going to http://lausd.net/schoolexperiencesurvey.
Clicking on the appropriate Parent Survey button.
Choosing their child’s school from a drop-down menu to begin the survey.
Please contact Sue DeLeo, Monroe Community of Schools Assistant, at 818-672-4521 if you have any questions or require assistance completing the survey.
Community News and Resources
Community News and Resources
November 11 is Veterans Day
November 11 is Veterans Day
Attention: Veterans
Attention: Veterans
The San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade Committee invites veterans to participate in an alternative venue honoring heroes from all branches of the Armed Forces. The first of its kind, the virtual 2020 San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade, will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 11:11 A.M. Click here to register.
L.A. Unified has job opportunities for veterans
L.A. Unified has job opportunities for veterans
Flu Shots for the L.A. Unified Community
Flu Shots for the L.A. Unified Community
Our flu shot clinic is open at no cost to LAUSD employees, students, and their family members. Ages 4 and up. Make an appointment to get your shot at San Fernando Middle School on November 19th. Click here for a flyer in English or click here for a flyer in Spanish.
Monroe Community of Schools Parent Workshops
Monroe Community of Schools Parent Workshops
Morena Camp
Parent and Community Engagement CoachMorena Camp
Responsibilities of the ELAC Study Group
Responsibilities of the ELAC Study Group
November 10th
9:00-10:00 AM in English
10:00-11:00 AM in Spanish
How to Support Your Child at Home
How to Support Your Child at Home
November 12th at 10:00 AM
LCAP Study Group
LCAP Study Group
November 13th at 9:00 AM
Resources for Families of Students With Disabilities
Resources for Families of Students With Disabilities
Heather Miles
LRE SpecialistHeather Miles
Parent Workshops
Parent Workshops
We hope to see you at our upcoming virtual workshops designed for parents of students with disabilities. Each session will be held two times, once in English and once in Spanish.
English Learners:
November 18 at 11:00 AM (English)
November 19 at 11:00 AM (Spanish)
Universal Design for Learning:
December 8 at 11:00 AM (English)
December 10 at 11:00 AM (Spanish)
Positive Culture
Positive Culture
Dr. Alana Burton
Systems of Support AdviserDr. Alana Burton
Self-Efficacy
Self-Efficacy
Self-Efficacy is the belief in one’s own ability to succeed in achieving an outcome or reaching a goal. Each person needs the self-efficacy to contribute to creating a positive culture.
Great Video to Watch:
Affirmation: I have the ability to succeed in achieving with remote learning this semester.
Affective Statement: I believe that my ability to_____ will help me succeed and achieve ______.
Question: What abilities help you to succeed and achieve?
Resource: Here is a link to 101 Positive Affirmations:
Join the Positive Culture Club
Join the Positive Culture Club
You are invited to join us on Tuesday afternoons and/or Thursday mornings for the Positive Culture Club. All stakeholders (students, parents, and staff) can participate in these Zoom meetings, which have the purpose of connecting you to support and resources that promote wellness and develop social-emotional skills. The log-in information is below. Hablamos español.
Tuesdays 2:30-3:30 PM – Zoom Meeting ID: 935 9066 4090
Thursdays 7:45-8:45 AM – Zoom Meeting ID: 973 7162 4221
Focus on Our Schools
Focus on Our Schools
Alta California Elementary & Gifted STEAM Magnet
Alta California Elementary & Gifted STEAM Magnet
by Magnet Coordinator Ashley Bonilla
Alta California Elementary School and Gifted STEAM Magnet is a one-of-a-kind school in the District. Alta has what parents and students desire: learning at a proficient level, a track record of elevating students, college and future readiness, safety, activities and fun. We are always evolving to meet every stakeholders’ need as a full-service Community School and an independent, autonomous ESBMM school.
We formed the Gifted STEAM Magnet to give parents a local option to accelerate our brightest students in the Panorama City area and surrounding communities. We take great pride in this endeavor.
We are also well recognized for our one-of-a-kind school-wide button or badge program that creates a pathway to college. Throughout the year, students earn buttons and badges for doing what is right with the explicit end goal of going to college. Rest assured that Alta will be an excellent school choice for your family.
To learn more about why everyone LOVES Alta, explore our virtual tour at bit.ly/altavirtualtour in English or bit.ly/tourvirtualalta in Spanish.
Our Schools Have Virtual Spirit!
Our Schools Have Virtual Spirit!
Rosa Parks Learning Center
Alta California Elementary & Gifted STEAM Magnet
Plummer Elementary & School for Advanced Studies
Monroe High School Administration Team
Chase Elementary Virtual Halloween Parade
Focus on Alumni
Focus on Alumni
Robert Horio
Robert Horio
Liggett Elementary • Sepulveda Middle School Gifted Magnet • Monroe High School
Liggett Elementary • Sepulveda Middle School Gifted Magnet • Monroe High School
Robert Horio is a Regional Grounds Maintenance Supervisor for the County of Los Angeles, Department of Parks and Recreation, North Community Services Agency. He is also a proud alumnus of the Monroe Community of Schools. Here are some of his memories:
Liggett Elementary: "What I liked about Liggett was that I lived across the street from the school (now, there stands new multiple unit townhomes where my home used to be) and it was close! Dr. Sanders was the best teacher. I thought he was nice and a very smart man."
Sepulveda Middle School: "At Sepulveda, I made many friends and I still keep in touch with them now, after over 30 years!"
Monroe: "I still remember the frog we had to dissect in Science and also how my friend left the frog in the drinking fountain! We had some good times."
Early Education
Early Education
First 5 LA’s Fall Parenting Guide
First 5 LA’s Fall Parenting Guide
This informative resource (in English and Spanish) is packed with supports for parents of children, ages birth to 5 years. The Guide includes information on building resilience skills, a how-to guide for creating a COVID-19 time capsule with your kids, ideas for low-cost holiday traditions, an activity calendar, book list, and much more.
More Early Education Resources
More Early Education Resources
"Managing Anxiety through Structure and Play" – This article from Scientific Mommy outlines ways that parents can ease children’s anxiety and help them regain a sense of control over their environment during these challenging times.
November Read from the Start Booklist: Food and Tradition/Comida y Tradición: Check out November’s booklist focusing on family traditions and special foods from a diverse array of cultures and countries. All books are available in e-book or traditional book format at the Los Angeles Public Library.
Sesame Street in Communities is a treasure trove of resources for parents of young children. You can find activities for the kids, as well as
November is National Native American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month
November is National Native American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month
In November, we celebrate National Native American Indian/Alaskan Native Heritage Month to remember the contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives and to honor the heritage of our continent’s first inhabitants. Visit nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov for more information.
Did you know that over 200 members of the Navajo Nation used their language to help the United States win World War 2? Watch this video to learn about how they were able to communicate top-secret information without their code ever being broken.
Remembering the Navajo Code Talkers
Remembering the Navajo Code Talkers
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