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Friday, May 15, 2015
Posted by Norma Ramirez-Lopez on 5/15/2015Here's the scoop on the happenings at Echo Horizon...
Wed 5/20 - Spring Open House (6pm-7pm)
Fri 5/22 - NOON DISMISSAL
Mon 5/25 - NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)
Tues 5/19 - Pre-K field trip
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Luncheon 5/27 - Volunteers Needed- Help celebrate with wonderful teachers and staff and Echo Horizon!
- Volunteer spots are still available to assist with the hospitality portion of the Parent Association event, honoring the wonderful teachers and staff of EHS that tirelessly educate, embrace and otherwise enhance our children's lives everyday.
- Volunteering just requires the ability to help with set-up, service and/or clean-up during the morning and/or early afternoon of 5/27, the day of the event. If you are interested, please email Liz Tyler at ept@tyler-law.com.
Body Talk Presentation - Wed 5/27- May be of special interest to 5th and 6th grade parents
- St. Matthew’s is hosting a presentation called “Body Talk: Kids, Self-Image, and the Media” with Jim Steyer, CEO of Common Sense Media, and Jennifer Siebel Newsom, writer/director/producer of Miss Representation and The Mask You Live In.
- Click here for informational flier
- The event will take place on Wednesday, May 27 at 6:30 pm in St. Matthew's Sprague Auditorium, off the main parking lot.
- A large crowd is expected and seating limited, so please click here to RSVP.
Used Book Sale- Books are still greatly needed for the Used Book Sale.
Please help by donating any books you may be thinking of discarding. All books may be dropped off at the library.
The Used Book Sale will take place June 2, 3, and 4.
Author Event - June 20- 'Drawn Together' unites storytellers from around the country to support LA School Libraries
- Jeff Kinney (Diary of a Wimpy Kid), Dav Pilkey (Captain Underpants), Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate), and Stephen Pastis (Timmy Failure and Pearls Before Swine) will be the featured guests
- During event, authors will discuss writing, drawing, and the creative process, and be available afterwards to meet
- Saturday, June 20 at Disney Concert Hall
- For more information and to buy tickets, see attached flyer
Spring Affaire Auction Items pick up- If you have not yet retrieved your items from either the event or the online auction, please contact Betsy Berenson at bberenson@echohorizon.org asap to arrange payment and/or pick up.
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Monday, May 11, 2015
Posted by Norma Ramirez-Lopez on 5/11/2015Happy Monday, everyone!Here's what's coming up at Echo Horizon:
Thursday 5/14 - PA Coffee with Nominee Confirmations 8:30am (see below for details)
Thursday 5/14 - In-n-Out DayFOLLOWING WEEK: Wednesday 5/20 - Evening Open House Friday 5/22 - Noon Dismissal
PA Coffee - PA Officer Confirmation- Please join us for a Parents Association coffee on Thursday, May 14 from 8:30 - 9:30am in the auditorium. You will have an opportunity to meet next year's PA officer nominees and confirm their appointment. Nominees are:
- Co-Presidents: Tracey Ayeni, Jennifer Roggenkamp
- Vice President: Marnie Altman
- Secretary: Julie Marsh
- Treasurer: Craig Fingold
Hot Lunch Containers- Do your kids receive hot lunch or order In-N-Out? Please remember that all kids who are having hot lunch from Fresh Lunches or In-N-Out must bring their recyclable containers from home. Please help keep our school green and eco-friendly!
- Please join us for a Parents Association coffee on Thursday, May 14 from 8:30 - 9:30am in the auditorium. You will have an opportunity to meet next year's PA officer nominees and confirm their appointment. Nominees are:
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Monday, May 4, 2015
Posted by Norma Ramirez-Lopez on 5/4/2015Here's what is coming up at Echo Horizon:Thursday 5/7 - BYOC with Martha and Vicki Wednesday 5/20 evening - Spring Open House (come with students to visit their classroom)
Lost & Found- Please check the Lost & Found racks before all the items are donated. Stop by the multi-purpose room (upstairs) as well as the kitchen for abandoned hot lunch containers and water bottles. Many items to be claimed, including some prescription glasses!
Used Book Sale- The annual Spring Used Book Sale is coming up. It provides a terrific opportunity for students to jumpstart their summer reading...and parents to clean off shelves and donate books you no longer need! Donated books can be dropped off at the library.
- The Used Book Sale will be taking place June 2,3,4.
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Friday, April 24, 2015
Posted by Norma Ramirez-Lopez on 4/24/2015 SCHOOL-WIDE:Wednesday 4/29 at 7pm -- All-School General Meeting with Martha and members of the Board (child care and light refreshments will be provided)Wednesday 4/29 -- Pie 'N Burger Day (see below for details) -- bring hot lunch container!Saturday 5/2 -- Spring AffaireFriday 5/1 -- May Birthday CelebrationsFriday 5/1 -- Track & Field Event at Brentwood Schoolweek of 5/4 -- ERB Testing Week (Grades 3-6)Spring Affaire - next week!- The Spring Affaire is just one week away! There's still time to RSVP.
- We also need to help to set up the day of the event. The Spring Affaire committee has been hard at work and is now in need of a group of 10 volunteers to help on the day of the event. We need help with transporting auction items from the school to the party venue (The Mark) and final set-up. If you can lend some time that morning, please click here.
Used Book Sale - We need your books!- SPRING USED BOOK SALE/ A CALL FOR BOOKS!
- This spring the library will hold a Used Book Sale. This has become an end-of-year
- library tradition most enthusiastically anticipated by our children. It also provides an
- opportunity for students to jumpstart their summer book selections! Families donate used
- books they no longer wish to keep. These donations are then organized by grade and
- interest level. Each class will have the opportunity to visit the library and make
- purchases. Books will be priced from $.50 to $1. Please help us by donating any books
- you may be thinking of discarding. All books may be dropped off at the library. The Used
- Book Sale will take place June 2, 3 and 4.
Thank you!
Claudette Brown
Librarian
Pie 'N Burger on 4/29- On Wednesday, April 29th, lunch will be provided to the entire student body. We are trying a new vendor, Pie 'N Burger, and will be serving lunch like we do on In 'N Out Days. Please make sure to send your student with his/her hot lunch container. Any lunches that have been ordered with Fresh Lunches have been cancelled, and your account will be credited. Options will include grilled cheese.
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Friday, April 17, 2015
Posted by Norma Ramirez-Lopez on 4/17/2015Happy Friday!Here's what coming up at Echo Horizon:
Tuesday, April 21at 8:30AM - Singapore Math MeetingLearn everything you've wanted to know (plus things you didn't even know you needed to know!) about Singapore Math from specialist Bill Davidson. You'll have the chance to "do" the math and ask questions. 8:30-9:30AM. Please click here to register
Wednesday, April 22 - Taste of the Garden (our kids will be eating what they've grown!) Hot Lunch Volunteers:We still need volunteers for a few upcoming days: 4/23, 4/28, 6/4 . If you are interested, please sign up hereSpring Used Book SaleIt's almost that time again! This spring the library will hold its annual Used Book Sale, an end-of-year library tradition.
Families donate used books they no longer wish to keep. Each class visits the library and makes purchases with prices from 50 cents to one dollar.
Please help us by donating any books you may be thinking of discarding. All books may be dropped off at the library. The Used Book Sale will take place June 2, 3, and 4.
Upcoming Weekend ActivitiesLA Times Festival Of Books takes place this weekend on the USC campus
Librarian Claudette Brown will be attending on Saturday, and will give away a FREE BOOK to any Echo Horizon student in Spirit Wear who spots her there, either by talking to her or snapping a photo and bringing to school.
Some of our kid's favorite authors will be there, including Dan Santat (Adventures of Beekle), Pseudonymous Bosch (Secret Series), Jon Sczieska (Stinky Cheese Man), Holly Goldberg Sloan (Counting By 7's), Jeff Kinney (Diary of a Wimpy Kid), and illustrators Oliver Jeffers & Jon Klassen.
For more information, click here
Annual Culver City Harlotry Family Run/Walk 5K will take place next Sunday 4/26 Spring Affaire - Art in the ParkJoin our school and promote healthy living, connect with our greater community, show school spirit and enjoy an all around good time. The Culver City Run/Walk is on Sunday, April 26 at West Los Angeles College. The course begins at 9 AM. Bring your family and wear your Spirit Wear. Click here for more information and to register.
The amazing event is in just 2 WEEKS!!!
Don't forget to RSVP, donate items, turn in tickets for this year's Opportunity Drawings (including Head of School for a Day), and get ready to have a terrific night out! Next Year's Room Parents and Committee ChairsWant to get more involved at school? The Parent Association invites you to consider serving as a Room Parents or Chairing a PA committee next year.
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Thursday, February 26, 2015
Posted by Norma Ramirez-Lopez on 3/26/2015Thurs 3/5 BYOC with Martha and Vicki at 8:30am in the multi-purpose room (upstairs)
Fri 3/6 - March Birthday Celebrations
After-School Enrichment Classes- Registration for the Spring Trimester open on March 10
Carpool line reminder- Beginning Monday, different people will be calling carpool, so please remember to post your carpool sign on the driver's side of your vehicle at pickup. This will help everything run more smoothly! If you need a new sign, please contact Holly in the front office at hpfeiffer@echohorizon.org
Spring Affair (Art in the Park: And Evening Under the Stars)- Look out for invitations in the mail very soon!
- Save the Date -- Saturday, May 2, 6:30pm (at The Mark)
- The theme brings a wonderful outdoor vibe, but will be indoors. Fun!
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Friday, March 20, 2015
Posted by Norma Ramirez-Lopez on 3/20/2015Happy Friday!!! Important DatesFriday, March 27: Noon dismissalMonday, March 30 - Friday, April 3: Spring BreakMonday, April 6: School resumes
Kindergarten Arts Showcase: “Pure Imagination"March 25, 8:30 - 9:15 am
After School Enrichment ClassesRegistration has begun. Click here to download the spring trimester course brochure. Hot Lunch Volunteers
Book Drive for Democratic Republic of CongoThanks to everyone who’s volunteered so far! We still have a few dates that could use at least one more parent (3/27, 4/15, 4/28, 5/5). If you want to help serve, please click here Friday March 27th is the last day to donate new or gently used books. Donation boxes are in the foyer.
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Lunch (TSAL) - Looking for Cast MembersDo you act, sing and/or dance, a lot or a little? Is there a performer hiding inside you? This is an opportunity to let it shine through while honoring our fantastic faculty and staff.
The amazing Teacher and Staff Appreciation Luncheon Show will be held on Wednesday, May 27th. Rehearsals start Monday, April 6th after drop off at Syd Kronenthal Park. For more info, contact Sharolyn Davis at rushare@aol.com Spring Affaire - Save the Date: Saturday, May 2New This Year! A special prize drawing for early ticket purchase! Send in your reply card and payment by April 6th and you will be automatically entered to win an iPad Mini (128 g including wifi. A value of $599). The RSVP deadline for the Spring Affaire is April 21st.Auction Item & Wine Bottle Drop-off. Haven't yet brought in your auction item or a bottle of wine for the wine cellar? We are making it easier than ever to contribute items! Every Wednesday from now until April 15th, during morning carpool and walk-in, volunteers will accept your contributions. Look for volunteers wearing purple at the side entrance in the teacher's parking lot. We'll also have someone stationed at the back gate for walk-in.- Want to be a guest sign spinner on those Wednesdays? Contact Betsy Berenson...but you've gotta have "moves like Jagger!”
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Friday, March 13, 2015
Posted by Norma Ramirez-Lopez on 3/13/2015Hot Lunch VolunteersWe still need volunteers to serve hot lunch. Many dates have openings, but a few have no one signed up at all at this point. If you are available on these dates (3/25, 4/27, 4/30, 5/1, 6/4), please click hereBook Drive for Democratic Republic of CongoDon't forget to bring in new or gently used books to donate. Donation boxes are in the foyer.
Spring Affaire - Save the Date: Saturday, May 2New This Year! A special prize drawing for early ticket purchase! Send in your reply card and payment by April 6th and you will be automatically entered to win an iPad Mini (128 g including wifi. A value of $599). The RSVP deadline for the Spring Affaire is April 21st.Auction Item & Wine Bottle Drop-off. Haven't yet brought in your auction item or a bottle of wine for the wine cellar? We are making it easier than ever to contribute items! Every Wednesday from now until April 15th, during morning carpool and walk-in, volunteers will accept your contributions. Look for volunteers wearing purple at the side entrance in the teacher's parking lot. We'll also have someone stationed at the back gate for walk-in.- Want to be a guest sign spinner on those Wednesdays? Contact Betsy Berenson...but you've gotta have "moves like Jagger!"
Hope to see everyone there!
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Monday, March 9, 2015
Posted by Norma Ramirez-Lopez on 3/9/2015What's coming up at for Pre-K... (hint: a field trip!)
Thurs 3/12 - Pre-K Field Trip Fri 3/13 - 5th Grade hosting In-n-Out and needs a few more volunteers. Link to sign up is here. Don't forget your hot lunch container.After-School Enrichment Classes- Alumni parent is looking to bring the first public library to the Democratic Republic of Congo, and is asking for book donations.
- Echo Horizon is accepting new or gently used books of any subject, age range, or language. In addition, students have the opportunity to donate a copy of their favorite book with a note tucked inside telling why the book is special to them.
- There are two boxes in the front foyer of school to place the donated books.
- The shelves of the new library will be lined with the books and good wishes of the Echo Horizon School community
Arts Program Showcase for Pre-K“A Day in the Life of PK Arts”April 8, 2015 at 8:30am to 9:15am. Please save the date!Have a great week!
