Thank you to all the parents who helped contribute hot dishes, salads, fruit, and delicious treats for our annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. There was enough food for us to hibernate. A special thank you to all the parents who also decorated, cooked, served, and stayed late to clean up. It was a generous way to show your appreciation for our awesome teachers. And of course, thank you to all of our teachers for preparing our students for a bright future.

 

Dear Cheremoya Parents and Community,

 

I send you greetings hoping they find you well.  First, we do not have school on Friday, March 30^th due to the fact that it is Cesar Chavez Day.  And a quick update on our upcoming events.  In the month of April, we will have our Spring break from April 2-6.  The students will return on Monday, April 9^th.  Please spend this time reading with your children, asking them questions about their environment and at libraries (if you can).  This can be a time of much growth for your child.   Our sixth graders will take their “Pan-o-rama” picture on Friday, April 13^th.  We will send home more information on how to order your photo.  On Thursday, April 19^th we will have our yearly practice drill on the lockdown process.  This helps prepare our students and staff for a potentially dangerous situation.  Safety is always first with our school and district; therefore we will practice so we are fully prepared in a real emergency.  The week of April 23^rd-27^th is secretary’s week.  So, if you are in the neighborhood please drop by and wish our secretaries a wonderful week.  They do so much for us; they keep our school up and running everyday.  We love our office staff and greatly appreciate all they do for us. 

 

The big test is coming!  The CST (California Standards Test) is coming on May 7^th.  The students have been working hard all year for this very important test.  Please be aware that students in grades 2-6 will test during the weeks of May 7^th-May 24^th.  During this time we encourage the students to go to sleep early, eat breakfast every morning (mainly protein) and do their very best.  Another important week in May is Teacher Appreciation Week from May 7th-May 11^th.  Please take this time to show your child’s teacher how much you value their hard work and dedication to the students and school.  Last, we will be off from school on Monday, May 28^th for Memorial Day.  There are many exciting events coming up in the next couple of months.  We look forward to seeing you here at our school, so you can share in these good times with us. 

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Diane Rodriguez

Principal

Green day is right around the corner! Student Council is holding Cheremoya's first ever "Lucky Gram" sale, from March 12-15.  They will be selling lucky grams for $1.  You can write a note of good luck or simply a kind word to a friend, teacher, or your family members.  Look for the sale on the patio during recess and lunch.  All lucky grams will be delivered along with a sweet treat on Friday, March 16th.

Thank you everyone who came out to   SHARKY'S MEXICAN GRILL  (1716 North Cahuenga Blvd.) last month! Our principal,  teachers, and even some parents got in on the action of smashing avocados and making guacamole! Your participation helped raise almost $150 for our school.  Thanks again for your support! 

Thank you to all the parents, students, and staff that came to our first Dine-Out Fundraiser at California Pizza Kitchen last month!  Together, you helped raise $250 for our school!  The money will be used to help pay for the buses we need for all of our class field trips this year.  Our goal is to raise $2000 for the buses alone.

The class that raised the most money and won the pizza party was Mrs. Tadlock's 2nd grade class! Enjoy your delicious CPK pizza!

Remember that Pre-K and Kindergarten students (along with their siblings) are dismissed from the Beachwood gate.  Grades 1-6 students are dismissed from the 2 Cheremoya gates (one for valet pick-up, the other for walking students).  Parents, please wait outside the gates as the procedure allows for a safer dismissal system.  Please do not make U-Turns or cross the street without a crosswalk- it is for your child's safety!  Thank you for your cooperation and patience in helping us maintain district safety policies.  

For the third year in a row, Cheremoya students represented LAUSD Local District 4 at the annual Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Mathematics Field Day.  For the second year in a row, our students brought home a medal in the Problem Solving category.  In 2010 it was Gold, and in 2011, 6th grade students Gerson Matamoros, Aldair Medrano, Joi Johnson, and Tona Hernandez brought home the Silver medal.  Matamoros was the only returning member of the team, who competed against 22 other school districts across the Los Angeles County.  Recognition is also in order for 4th grade students Keylee Campos Fuentes and Lusine Minasyan, who paired up with two Melrose Magnet students to form the LD4 team that also competed against 304 other students.  Our two teams also included 4th graders Melisa Navas, Hannah Rodriguez, Brigitte Jimenez, and Brianna Guevara, along with 6th grader Julie Yakhaman.  The students trained for 5 months with Mr. Imanishi, who is honored to have worked with such bright students.  Cheremoya is extremely proud of all of our 11 "Mathletes", who have shown such high caliber in academics.

Parents, please note that the "Closed Campus" policy means that during school hours, our campus is "closed", with all doors & gates locked.  This is to ensure the safety of our students.  This also means that parents (unless they are volunteering) may NOT stay on campus during school hours.  That means once the bell rings at 8:05, parents may not stay on the playground, patio, or hallways to peek into classrooms.  We understand it is exciting to see your child in class, but it can be distracting to their learning, and it is against safety compliances for you to be there.  

If you are volunteering in classrooms, you MUST SIGN-IN AND SIGN-OUT at the office, no matter how long your visit.  According to district policy, any volunteer who stays longer than 16 hours per week must register fingerprints with the district.  

Thank you for understanding this policy.  We at Cheremoya value the safety and learning of your children, and would appreciate your cooperation in this matter.  

 * Parents- as your children enjoy their time off from school this summer, remember to keep their minds and bodies in good health.  Daily reading, math work, art, music, and exercise are important elements to keep students engaged in while they are at home.  To be better prepared for the upcoming grade, click on the link to see the California State Standards that each child will be expected to learn every year.  

* Check online or your local newspaper for free events around your neighborhood that are sure to interest you and your families.