Last updated February 1, 2012
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PTA UPDATE
Dear LCHS 7/8 Families...
As we start the second semester of the school year please be careful to review the following announcements. This Wednesday, February 1st is a pupil free-teacher collaboration day.
Our 7/8 PTA Spring Home Tour is the largest fundraiser of the year. The date is set for Friday, May 4th. Please save the date!!! New this year we will have a Home Tour One Check Order Form, which will be distributed via constant contact on March 1st. It is our goal to have each and every 7/8 family participate in this event. Funds raised in previous years have allowed us to purchase over $30,000 in new technologies, which our now being utilized by faculty and students every day in our classrooms. That's why we need each and every family to participate by supporting this event.
Caren Colburn
LCHS 7/8 PTA President, 2011-2012
ptapresident@lchs78.org
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
At the beginning of this school year, 7/8 teachers appreciated andwelcomed the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues outside of their specific small school by removing the barriers of time not only between small schools but in departments and sites alike. Teachers submitted written proposals and put forth much intellectual effort to prepare and run successfulmeetings in anticipation of these collaboration days. September 13th and October 19th collaboration days proved to beboth productive and meaningful for each participant.Below are some of the highlights from those two days and their direct impact on student achievement. . Read More>>
8th GRADE CJSF - "FUN DAY" DETAILS
The CJSF Fun Day to Universal Studios will be on Thursday, February 2 from 12 - 5 PM. Please visit the 7/8 website (http://www.lcusd.net/lchs) for the student agenda and park map. Students will receive a copy of this information on Monday, January 30. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact Allison Dalbeck (adalbeck@lcusd.net; 818.952.4267) or Cindy Blandford (CBlandford@lcusd.net).
7/8 Yearbook Deadline...
The deadline for pre-ordering a 7-8 yearbook is March 1st. The pre-order cost is $65, but after March 1st, it's $80. They can be purchased through Christine Connelly in the ASB accounting office.LCFEF Summer School...
The La Canada Flintridge Educational Foundation is pleased to announce registration opens for 2012 summer school on Thursday, February 9th. This program is open to all students entering 9th - 12th grades in the fall of 2012. A complete list of course offerings and registration information is now available at www.lcfef.org. Summer School allows students to advance to the next level of course work, create room in a regular school year schedule for an additional elective or other courses, or improve upon a previously received grade. For more information call and leave a message at 818-952-8070 or e-mail summerschool@lcfef.org.Hat Show for LCFEF Gala - February 10th
Need a hat for the upcoming Derby themed Gala? LCFEF is hosting a hat trunk show on Friday, Feb 10 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Adobe Design (852 Foothill Blvd.) You can purchase/order a small hat or a fabulous fascinator. Men's derbys will also be available. Percentage of your purchase will benefit LCFEF. Wine and cheese will be served. Stop by with a friend.LCFEF Gala Raffle Ticket Facebook Promotion...
One of the many highlights of the LCFEF Gala on March 10 will be the raffle for a 2012 Fiat 500 valued at $18,000! Facebook users can be entered in a drawing for a free raffle tickets to be awarded to two randomly-chosen Facebook users who "like" the LCFEF Facebook page at www.facebook.com/lcfef and like, comment on or share an LCFEF update between February 2 and March 8. To purchase Gala raffle tickets, please email raffle@lcfef.org.Multi Cultural Assembly at 7/8 calling all students...
On March 2nd 2012, we will be celebrating the cultural diversity of our school by having an assembly showcasing our very own students. What better way to celebrate our heritage than to introduce our students to the many different cultures that exist within our school community? Students are encouraged to present their culture by way of a song, dance, speech, painting, skit or bringing in artifacts or displays to share their heritage. Each presentation will be approximately 3 minutes long. If you are interested, please prepare your presentation and demonstrate it to Mrs. Wenn on January 23rd from 3:00 to 5:00 in her office. Those selected, will present at the March 2nd student assembly. Questions, please contact Tamar Tujian at tamar@thetujians.com.Pep Squad 2012-13:
If you are going to be in 9-12th grade for the 2012-13 school year, you have an abundance of school spirit, and you like to cheer, twirl, and dance, please come to our information meeting!
Tryout Information Meeting on Monday, January 30th 6:30-7:30 PM in the IRC. At this meeting all information about Pep Squad Tryouts and Pep Squad for the 2012-13 school year will be announced. At this meeting you will hear from the Advisor and Coaches, current members of Pep Squad; and receive information about tryout workshop dates (in the month of March after school), specifics about tryouts, and time commitment required. (PE Credit is given for this 6th period course). Students eligible to audition and their parents are invited to attend.
Tryouts are on Sat. April 21 beginning at 8 AM. Tryouts are closed and not open to the public.
Contact Info: Mrs. Kalb is the Pep Squad Advisor and her email address is kkalb@lcusd.net
Join the 7/8 PTA Today!
The percentage of families that are PTA members at the7/8 level is lower than at any other site in our district. It is just $7 to become a PTA member. We encourage all families to make their $14 contribution today! Now it's easier than ever! Click to the "Donate" button to the right to become a member TODAY!!!
PTA BOOK CLUB |
T-SHIRTS FOR SALE |
 Read the latest books that La Canada High School parents are reading. Book: The Blessing of a B Minus: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Resilient Teenagers by Wendy Mogel Discussion: Apr. 22, 2011 Location: Penelope's |
 Please support 7-8 PTA by purchasing the LCHS t-shirts. Available T-shirts |
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