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    Echo Horizon School 
    KINDERGARTEN ROOM PARENT NEWS
     
    September 12, 2014 - 1st weekly email

    Hi Parents,
    Here is our first Friday information email.  Let Samantha know if you have any questions!
     
    FOR ALL GRADES:
    This is the first weekly email for the 2014-15 school year, and there's a lot coming up!
    Echo Horizon Gives Back Weekend - Next weekend, Sept. 20-21 is a special weekend of making a difference to the local and global community.  Please join the Echo Horizon community at these two events.  We need your help!

    Pinwheels for Peace 
    • Commemorating International Day of Peace
    • Volunteers are needed to help with this event.  Please click on the link to the sign up:
    http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4babac2e5-pinwheels

    Ballona Creek Cleanup 
    • When: Sat 9/20 from 9am-12pm
    • Where: Echo Horizon will have a table set up near the baseball field at Kronenthal Park, next to school - ample parking in park lots 
    • What:  Part of international coastal clean up day - Heal the Bay has joined Culver City to help clean up our very own Ballona Creek.  This is a great community event and we are hoping for a great turn out!   Please  come by for whatever amount of time you like to help us pick up trash!    We need families to come help make this a great event - the more people who come, the more trash we can collect!
    • There will be water, sunscreen and hand sanitizer available. 
    Click here for an overview of the schedule of activities for the weekend

    Back-to-School Nights

    Grades 3-6 on Wednesday 9/17
    Grades PK-2 on Thursday 9/18

    Book Fair 
    • The Book Fair is also next week and students will be attending with their classes Tuesday or Wednesday.  Don't forget to send money or a check with them by Tuesday.  Parents can visit before or after school, during both Back to School Nights, or all day Thursday.
    FOR PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN:
    Book Fair FAQ:
    What is the Book Fair?
    It is an annual event held for a week each fall in the Echo Horizon library. Book Safari brings in a variety of books for children (all grades and reading levels) and adults, and a percentage of the proceeds from the sales go to Echo Horizon School.
    How does it work?
    Each class will visit the Book Fair with the teachers on either Tuesday, September 16 or Wednesday, September 17. They will have 30 minutes to browse and make purchases. Teachers, librarians and parent volunteers will be on hand to help the children manage their money and make selections. If a child wishes to purchase more books than they have money for, they will have the opportunity to fill out a "Wish List", indicating which books they were interested in. They will then bring that list home to their parents, and parents can either send in additional money with their child on Thursday, September 18 or else purchase the books themselves. 
    How much do the books cost?
    Books range in cost from around $3 to upwards of $35, depending on the book. Sales tax is added to final purchase. Note that these are all NEW books, and that the Book Fair is different than the Used Book Sale that takes place in the library each spring. Hardcovers, picture books and larger reference-type books are on the more expensive end, while paperbacks and "easy readers" for beginning readers are less expensive. Each child can bring in a maximum of $60 to spend during classroom visits.
    What are the teacher wish lists?
    Teachers make a list of books that they would welcome as additions to their classroom libraries. Parent volunteers can direct you on how to purchase if you are interested.
    How do I participate?
    Send in money (maximum $60) with your child, using the envelope that will be sent home on Tuesday. Make sure you fill out the front information and SEAL the envelope, and turn in to your child's teacher no later than the morning of 9/16. You may send your child in with cash or with a blank check (made out to Book Safari). If you send a check, please indicate on the envelope the maximum amount your child is allowed to spend. Additionally, if there are restrictions you would like to place on which books your child can purchase, please indicate that on the envelope.
    Will there be additional opportunities to visit the fair?
    Yes. Students may also visit on Thursday, 9/18 before or after school, during recess and/or lunch, or any other time during the day with their teacher's permission. Parents may visit before or after school Tuesday and Wednesday, during Back-to-School night, and all day Thursday during Parents Day.
     
    September 19, 2014
     
    It's been a busy week at school, but we have lots more excitement coming up!
     
    ALL GRADES
    Echo Horizon Gives Back -- THIS WEEKEND
    We hope everyone will take a portion of this Saturday and/or Sunday and join our community for the Echo Horizon Gives Back Weekend.  As you've heard, this weekend is a special one, with two events:
      • Ballona Creek Cleanup 
        • Saturday 9/20  9am-12pm at Syd Kronenthal Park next to school.  
        • Come for any amount of time to help clean up the creek.  
      • Pinwheels for Peace at the Affair of the Arts.  
        • Saturday 9/20 11am-7pm and Sunday 9/21 11am-6pm
        • downtown Culver City (where Culver Blvd meets Main Street)
        • lots of fun for the whole family
        • all kids present at 12:05 pm on Sunday will go on stage to sing La Bamba
    We hope most of our families will be able to come support our community as we give back to the community at large.  
      • We still need volunteers at both events.  Please sign up here to help with Pinwheels for Peace.  For sign up, please click here
      • To learn more about this weekend and the events, please click here
    No School next Thursday
    • Remember there is no school Thursday 9/25 (Rosh Hashanah)
    Birthday Celebration Change
    • Please note that the October birthday celebration will now be combined with the September one, so that Friday 9/26 will be the Aug/Sept/Oct Birthday Celebration and there will be no 10/3 date.  
    School Pictures
    • It's time to schedule any last-minute haircuts!  School Pictures will take place 9/30-10/2.  More details to come next week.
    Have a great weekend, and hope to see you all at this weekend's events!

    Kindergarten Helpful Tips & Reminders

    Hi Parents,

    Liz, Christina and Samantha met with both classroom teachers this morning to discuss everything from holiday party "likes and dislikes" to field trip dates. Here are a few key points and some reminders for the year. Please let Samantha know if you have any questions or concerns. 

    Field Trips:
    • Parents do not attend
    • The kids ride on a school bus with all the teachers and the teaching aids so there is plenty of supervision
    • Dates:
      • October 27 - Pumpkin Patch
      • Feb 3 - Zimmer Children's Museum
      • April 27 - Natural History Museum
      • TBD - Echo Station
    Halloween Carnival:
    • On Halloween - October 31st
    • Kids DO NOT dress up
    • Please bring a re-usable bag that can handle the weight of a few decorated mini pumpkins, prizes and some treats
    • We have 2 booths to work - parent volunteers are needed - more info to come later in the month
    Holiday Parties:
    • Following school policy there should be no kid to kid gift exchanges or gift bags given to the class
    • Gift exchanges between families that are friendly outside of class should be done off school property
    • There will be fun items which you can help provide for the kids such as cookies and decorating supplies or grab bag items etc. More info on that will come as we approach the party dates such as Winter Program, Valentine's Day & End of School
    Classroom Presentations:
    • THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO SEE YOUR KID DURING THE SCHOOL DAY :) (While they still want you to show up)
    • Coordinate with your classroom specific teacher but you will present to both classes at the same time
    • Presentations can be your hobby, your profession, your religion, or a special skill you have
    • Can you draw or paint? Are you a fireman? How about a sign language lesson? Do you take salsa lessons - can you teach them a few steps? What about teaching the children how to make a traditional food eaten by your family at the holidays?
    • NO obligation - just a fun time if you are interested. You can even coordinate with the letter of the week!
    • Example - Letter "F" - do you take flying lessons? How about a presentation on flying and the kids make & decorate their own paper airplanes!
     
    September 26, 2014
     
    Hello,
    Hope everyone has had a terrific week so far and, if you observe, a Happy Rosh Hashanah. Or if you don't, hope it was a pleasant day off! Please take a moment to review the sign-up genius for our party on Oct 11th and RSVP.
    Plus don't forget birthday celebrations are tomorrow!
     
    School Pictures are next week!
    • Schedule is as follows:
      TIME
      TUES 9/30
      WED 10/1
      THURS 10/2
      8:40 AM
      KC
      KA
      4G
      9:10 AM
      PK
      6S
      3H
      9:40 AM
      3K
      1H
      5C
      10:30 AM
      6H
      5P
      1U
      11:00 AM
      4T
      2C (11:20)
      2M

    • Ordering pictures:  We have streamlined the process of viewing and ordering school pictures.  Everything can be done online at www.collages.net. All ordered pictures will be sent to your home.
    • When you enter the site, click on your class.  You will find individual files for each student.
      Login:  EHS-2014
      Password:  49182-14
    First BYOC of the year
    • BYOC (Bring your own Coffee) and come hear Martha and Vicki answer any questions you have.  This is a casual and parent-driven discussion.
    • Thursday 10/2 at 8:30 in the Multi-Purpose Room on the 2nd floor
    Things to look forward to Week of 10/6
    • NO SCHOOL Monday 10/6
    • Speakers Series  - Wednesday 10/8, 6:30-8:30PM
      • Please join the EHS community at the first speakers event of the year.  
      • Robin Berman, MD "Permission to Parent":  Robin Berman, MD is a psychiatrist and author focused on increasing healthy child development by strengthening the parent-child bond.
    October 3, 2014
    Hi Parents,

    Here's this Friday's update!

    Grade Specific events:
    Parent Social next Weekend!! 

    Entire School:

    Upcoming This Week:

    NO SCHOOL Monday -- Faculty/Staff Day

    Speaker Series -- This Wednesday, 10/8 at 6:30pm  
    • Robin Berman, MD is a psychiatrist and author of "Permission to Parent" focused on increasing healthy child development by strengthening the parent-child bond.  
    • Join the Echo Horizon community and prospective parents to hear her engaging and thought-provoking talk.

    Future events:

    IN-N-Out volunteer sign up (for the entire school year)
    • This year, please sign up to volunteerwhen your child's grade hosts In-n-Out by clicking on this Signup Genius  click here 
    • Attn Dads:  you get an extra chance to sign up on a designated Dad's Day too!
    School Pictures Ordering
    • Pictures of all the adorable kids will be ready to view in 3-5 weeks.  You will be notified, but login information is as follows:
    Login- in EHS-2014
    Password: 49182-14

    Have a great long weekend, everyone!
     
     
    October 10, 2014
     
    Happy Friday!  Here's what to look forward to in the upcoming days:

    GRADE SPECIFIC:

    Kindergarten - Parents' Social this Saturday 10/11

    ENTIRE SCHOOL:

    Celebration of Books - Rock Out & Read!
    • Celebration of Books is an annual school-wide event that helps promote and foster the love of reading in our kids.  
    • One aspect is the Student Art project, so...CALLING ALL READERS AND ARTISTS!  
      • Children who participate will be given art paper to take home and create/draw/paint a poster based on their favorite book. The posters will be collected, mounted and hung on the auditorium and library walls.  The posters are displayed for the remainder of the school year and returned in June.  
      • If you child would like to participate in theCelebration of Books Art Project, you must register to receive paper by TODAY 10/10. Click here to access the Sign up Genius from the school website and enter your child's name under their teacher.  Paper will be passed out on Monday.
    Annual Giving
    • It's here!  The Echo Horizon Fund Annual Giving has started.  We want 100% participation.  To reach 100% for the school, we need 100% participation from every class, so let's see what classes can reach that goal first!! 

    New Families - This year's AND last year's

    Have a terrific weekend, everyone!
     
    October 17, 2014
     
    Happy Friday and have a great weekend!
     
    ALL GRADES:

    Thursday 10/23   In-n-Out (hosted by Pre-K and Kindergarten) 
    Please note that In-n-Out this month is on a THURSDAY

    Friday 10/24  EARLY DISMISSAL at noon (no lunch)

    Larchmont Street Fair -- Sunday 10/26 from 12noon-5pm
    • If you live near Larchmont (or even if you don't) and are looking for something fun to do with the kids, check out the Larchmont Street Fair next Sunday.  Echo Horizon will have two booths, so come visit.  Sport your Spirit Wear and represent our school!

    New Family Dinner
    • Correction - date of New Family Dinner is Wednesday, Oct 22 (not Tuesday as was misstated in the Tues. bulletin)
    Halloween Carnival
    • Remember to sign up for your grade's booths  
    • Only parents who sign up to volunteer can attend (and there's a spot for everyone to volunteer!)
    • Don't forget...kids don't wear costumes, but parents must!!
    Echo Horizon Fund 
    • It's October, so you know what that means:  It's time to support the Echo Horizon Fund!  Remember, participation is key and we want to make sure our class is at 100%. Don’t forget to make your gift and help us get to full participation!
     
    October 24, 2014
     
    There's lots upcoming at school!  Here's the scoop...

    Our grade has a field trip!!

    Field Trip to a Pumpkin Patch

    ALL GRADES

    Halloween Carnival (BOO!)
    • It's a day the kids have been waiting for!  This coming Friday 10/31 is the annual Halloween Carnival.  
    • Please remember to sign up for the grade booths, if you haven't already - WE STILL NEED 2 PARENTS FOR THE JELLO BOOTH!!!
    • All parents must wear costumes; but please remember that you cannot wear masks or too much makeup.  For safety purposes, you need to be recognizable to enter the school.
    • All parents should meet in the school lobby dressed in their costumes.
    • The Schedule:

    Parent Volunteers Must Wear Costumes

    Schedule people to set-up, work your booth, and clean up

    Meet from 12:30-12:45 pm 

    Set-up 1:00 – 1:30 pm

    Party 1:30 – 2:30 pm

    Clean-up 2:30 – 3:00 pm


    Celebration of Books
    • Reminder:  Celebration of Books Artwork will be collected Monday and Tuesday morning.
    Parent Teacher Conferences
    • Reminder:  don't forget to sign up for parent teacher conferences which begin on 11/4
    NEW Speaker Opportunity
    • Echo Horizon will be co-sponsoring an evening speaker at Milken Community School on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 5th.  
    • Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar will be speaking on the 'Habits of Happiness' - flier to come shortly
    Birthday Celebration
    • November/December Birthday Celebrations will be Nov 7
    Larchmont Street Fair -- this Sunday 10/26from 12noon-5pm
    • If you live near Larchmont (or even if you don't) and are looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend, check out the Larchmont Street Fair on Sunday.  Echo Horizon will have two booths, so come visit.  Sport your Spirit Wear and represent our school!
    Echo Horizon Fund
    • Let's keep the participation going!  Thanks to everyone who has given.  Now...what grades can get to 100% first?!
    A Little Extra
    • Just a reminder to please send your child with a hot lunch container on In-n-Out Days.  Many kids were without ones yesterday, and it creates more chaos, more frustration, and a lot more waste.  Thanks for your help!

    That's all folks!  Have a terrific weekend!
     
    October 31, 2014
     
    Here's what to look forward to as we begin November (can you believe it?!)
    ALL GRADES:

    Next Week
    Tuesday 11/4 - Parent/Teacher Conferences begin 
    Wed 11/5 -  Speaker at Milken Community School (see below for info)
    Friday 11/7 - Nov/Dec Birthday Celebrations

    Echo Horizon Fund:  
    • Here's the update on each grade's participation thus far.  Let's get that number up!  We are aiming for 100% participation!  Thanks to everyone who has given so far.
    Overall Parent percentage 36%
    Pre-K  75%
    First Grade 50%
    Sixth Grade 45%
    Second Grade 39%
    Fourth Grade 37%
    Third Grade 30%
    Fifth Grade 20%
    Kindergarten  18%

    Upcoming Speaker Opportunities

    • Echo Horizon will be co-sponsoring an evening speaker at Milken Community School on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 5th.  
    • Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar will be speaking on the 'Habits of Happiness'
    • Dr. Janna Juvonen will be speaking at Echo Horizon at 6:30pm
    • She will be talking about "Building Healthy Peer Relationships"
    • click here to learn more and for the link to RSVP
    That's all for today.  Have a fun and safe Halloween!
     
     
    November 7, 2014
     
    Hi Everyone,
    There's lots going on at school and the length of this week's email reflects that!  Here are many of the terrific things coming up...

    ALL GRADES
    Next Week:
    11/12 Evening Speaker Jaana Juvonen (click here for more info)
    11/13 In & Out (Remember, it's a Thursday)
    11/14 No School  - Parent Teacher Conferences 
    Daycare will be provided at no charge if you have conferences on Friday

    School Photos
    • School Pictures are ready for viewing!
    • Click here to visit the photography website; then fill in the following information:
      • Username:  EHS-2014
      • Password:  4918214
    • If you have any questions about viewing or purchasing the images, please contact Lainez Photography at (310) 569-5994 or email eddie@lainezphotography.com
    Lost & Found
    • Reminder to check the Lost and Found.  The rack is upstairs in the Multi-Purpose Room.  
    • All items that are not claimed will be donated at the end of the term before we go on Winter break.
    Holiday Gift Program
    • Holiday Gift Fund Letters will be going out next week.
      • The holidays are around the corner and it is time, once again, for the annual Holiday Gift Program.  
      • The Gift Program was created a number of years ago by a group of parents as a way to acknowledge the incredible faculty and staff at Echo Horizon School with a unified, meaningful holiday gift.  Please look for the letter explaining all the details in next week's Tuesday envelope that will be sent home with your child.  
    Turkey in a Tote
    • WHY:  Can you imagine Thanksgiving without a meal? We want to make sure that 100 families in need don't have to experience that possibility. 
    • WHEN:  The Turkey in a Tote community service collection is beginning next week on Monday, November 10th and continues until Friday, 11/21. 
    • WHAT: 
    • click here to download a list of items for collection.  This year we will not be baking cookies, but would like pre-packaged cookies.  The boxes will be in the foyer starting next week, and our children are eager to fill them. Please consider sending in your contributions as early as possible as it encourages everyone when they see how well we are doing on the bar graphs and in the overflowing boxes.
    • WHO:  This year our community is supporting both Children Helping Poor and Homeless People (CHPHP) and Ocean Park Community Center (OPCC). For more information about these wonderful organizations,click here  Both organizations are connected to Echo Horizon parents.  
    • In advance, we deeply appreciate your family’s involvement.
    • To learn more about the Turkey in a Tote program, click here

    Volunteers for Granpdarents Day
    • We are in need of volunteers!!  Come help out and experience firsthand the joy the kids get  sharing this day with Grandparents and Special Friends.  It can't happen without volunteers.  To sign up click here
    Have a happy Friday and great weekend!
     
    November 13, 2014
     Enjoy a special Thursday edition of your Echo Horizon weekly email!  (since there is NO SCHOOL TOMORROW due to Parent/Teacher conferences).  

    ALL GRADES

    Monday 11/17 drop-off CHANGE
    • Please note that carpool drop-off for grades PK-5 will be held at the school side entrance IN the faculty parking lot instead of the circle drive at the front of school.  This is due to the departure of the 6th grade overnight trip to Pali.
    • Please enter the parking lot as usual but be aware that faculty will be stationed to unload children at the doors at the end of the K/1st grade hallway.  
    • Afternoon pickup will be held in the circle drive as usual.
    Holiday Gift Program
    • Thanks to the many parents who promptly sent in money for the Holiday Gift program!  Remember, the deadline is December 4th.
    • This is an easy and much-appreciated way to thank our great teachers, aides, specialists, and staff.  Any questions, please contact Jennifer Roggenkamp at jennifer.roggenkamp@gmail.com.
    School Photos 
    Lost & Found
    • Please remember to check the Lost and Found rack upstairs in the multi-purpose room for those hoodies and headbands that never seem to make it home from school. All items that remain unclaimed will be donated at the end of the term (before Winter Break). 
    Turkey in a Tote
    • The Turkey in a Tote community service collection has begun! Collection will continue until Friday, 11/21. 
    • Click here to download a list of items for collection or pick up a printed list at Reception
    • Boxes are lined up in the foyer, and our children are eager to fill them. Please consider sending in your contributions as early as possible; it encourages everyone when they see how well we are doing on the bar graphs and in the overflowing boxes. This year we will not be baking cookies, but we will collect pre-packaged cookies
    • This year our community is supporting both Children Helping Poor and Homeless People (CHPHP) and the Ocean Park Community Center (OPCC). For more information about these wonderful organizations, Click here.  Both organizations are connected to Echo Horizon parents.  
    • In advance, we deeply appreciate your family’s involvement. 
    Volunteers Needed for Grandparents Day
    • We are still in need of volunteers for Grandparents and Special Friends Day! You’ll have front row seats to see the joy the kids feel sharing this day with Grandparents and Special Friends. It can't happen without volunteers! To sign up, click here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080544aea72eab9-grandparents.
    Enjoy your long weekend!
     
    November 21, 2014
     
    Here's what's coming up for the upcoming short week!  
    GRADE-SPECIFIC:

    1- K Costumes for Winter Program - If you are like me & you needed some clarification on our costume theme - Latin America - here it is directly from Cathleen Wolff the Arts & After School Enrichment Director:

    "I’d like to leave it open ended so that the parents can outfit their children as they choose.  The most important thing for parents to understand is that they should not spend any money on this, that they should use whatever is in the closet.  Any items(s) that represent Mexico, Central America, South America or Spain & Portugal are perfectly fine.  A child can even dress in the flag colors of the country they wish to represent."

    2 - Sign Up Genius to Follow - please look out for a sign up genius for some exciting K parent participation events in the coming weeks
    ALL GRADES:
    upcoming next week:
    11/26 Grandparents and Special Friends Day and NOON DISMISSAL
    11/27-28 NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving)
    week of 11/1:
    12/4 BYOC
    Turkey in a Tote 
    • Thank you so much to all who have participated thus far in Turkey in a Tote! Although we are still collecting food items through today, Friday 11/ 21, what we most need is your contributions to purchase gift cards for Thanksgiving meals. $5, $10, and $15 checks (payable to Echo Horizon School) would be greatly appreciated to help us buy these gift cards. 
    • If you haven't put up a leaf on our Thanksgiving Tree, we highly encourage all parents and kids to do so!  
    • Monday is going to be a lively day for the kids.  Be sure to ask them about the special Turkey in a Tote Assembly with OPCC!

    Grandparents and Special Friends Day
    • There's still time to sign up to volunteer!  Decided you're not heading east because of the weather?  Finished all your cooking early?  No worries!  You can spend your Wednesday morning helping out at school!  It's not to late to sign up.  Click here

    There won't be any Room Parent email next week, so enjoy some non-email reading time off and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
     
    November 28, 2014
     
    No Email - Thanksgiving!  
     
    December 5, 2014
     
    Happy December!  Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  
    Here's what to look forward to in the next two weeks...

    ALL GRADES:
    Next Week:
    Wednesday 12/10 at 8:30am  PA Coffee featuring Common Sense Media 
    Friday 12/12 In-n-Out (Please remember to send the reusable container)
    Speaker Series/PA Coffee:
    • Common Sense Media Director, Yalda Uhls, will discuss "Raising Kids in our 24/7 Connected World"
    • click here to learn more and sign up
    Holiday Toy Drive
    • Share holiday joy with children and families in need
    • We are collecting new, unwrapped gifts, toys, and games.
    • Toys will be donated to the Culver City Fire Department's "Spark of Love" program and the Didi Hirsch Community Center
    Winter Program:
    • Here are the details of this year's Winter Program:
    Show Days & Times:
    Monday, 12/15      4th, 5th, & 6th Grades: 7:00 PM**
    Thursday, 12/18   2nd, 3rd, & 6th:  1:30 PM
    Friday, 12/19        PK, K, 1st, & 6th: 10:00 AM
     
    WINTER PROGRAM 2014 COSTUMES
    PK – Wear your Halloween costumes
    K – Dress in the style of Latin America
    1st – Wear all brown – we’ll provide the rest
    2nd – Dress like a teacher, any teacher
    3rd – Dress to represent your heritage
    4th – Wear summer wear
    5th – Dress like a character from The Grinch
    6th – Wear 70s disco clothes

    **4th-6th Grades:  
    • Please note that this year's evening performance (4-6th grade) is on MONDAY 12/15 this year, NOT Thursday evening as in prior years.
    • Parent Reminder:  For the evening performance, please have your 4th, 5th, or 6th Grade Performing Student eat a snack/food at home before arriving to school.  Performing students should report directly to their rooms NO LATER than 6:45 p.m. to rehearse.  
    After School Enrichment Classes
    • Sign-ups are now open for winter trimester classes that start in January
    • Click here to visit the website page and be able to view the brochure
    School Photos
    • school photos are available until 12/20 (NOT January as previously stated)
    • click here to visit photography website and enter username: EHS-2014 and password 4918214
     
    December 12, 2014
     
    Sorry for the delay but can you believe it's the last Friday email before Winter Break?!  Here's what to enjoy in the next week.  
    Friday 12/19 Noon Dismissal

    Winter Program Show Days & Times:
    Monday, 12/15      4th, 5th, & 6th Grades: 7:00 PM
    Thursday, 12/18   2nd, 3rd, & 6th:  1:30 PM
    Friday, 12/19        PK, K, 1st, & 6 10:00 AM

    Our classroom party will immediately follow our Winter Program - thanks to all those who've signed up to bring something - please check the sign-up if you are still interested in helping!
    Winter Program Hospitality Volunteers Needed!
    • We are looking for volunteers for setup/cleanup for the 3 performances!
    • We need 4 volunteers each event to help before/during performance food rearrangement/cleanup after.
    Monday, Dec 15--setup beginning at 4:30. 
    Thursday, Dec 18--setup beginning at 11:30
    Friday, Dec 19--setup beginning at 8:30 after drop off
    Contact:   Julie Contreras
    cell/txt: 310-738-7161 
    email: juliebcontreras@gmail.com

    Winter Program Evening Performance Reminder! (Monday 12/15)
    Parents of 4th, 5th & 6th grade students:
    Please give your performing student a snack/food at home and have them report directly to their homerooms NO LATER than 6:45 p.m.  Thank You 
    Holiday Toy Drive
    • When you're out this weekend, don't forget to consider picking up a new toy to contribute to the Toy Drive
    • New, unwrapped gifts can be put in collection box in front of the auditorium through Wednesday 12/17
    • Donations benefit the Culver City Fire Department's "Spark of Love" program and the Didi Hirsch Community Center
    Lost & Found
    • Come find your forgotten items!  All items unclaimed as of winter break will be donated, so please check the Lost & Found upstairs in the Multi-Purpose Room.  
    SAVE THE DATE:  Echo Horizon School Movie Night!  Friday, Feb 6
    • Family -friendly film for the entire Family shown in the Auditorium
    • more details to come after Break
    Enjoy the next week, and then have a wonderful break, happy holidays, and a happy new year.  See everyone in 2015!
     
     
    December 19, 2014
     
    No Email - Winter Break! 
     
     
    BACK TO SCHOOL IN 2015:
     
    January 9, 2015
     
    Sorry this is a little late - just got back into town. Looking forward to seeing everyone in the New Year!

    Sooooo.....welcome back and Happy 2015, everyone!  Here is what to look forward to as we start this new semester...

    Next week:
    Monday 1/12 Girls Volleyball vs Crossroads at home
    Wednesday 1/14 Girls Volleyball vs Brentwood at home
    Friday 1/16 In-n-Out (don't forget your hot lunch container!)

    The Following week:
    NO SCHOOL Monday 1/19 (MLK Day)

    PA Morning Coffee & Speaker Series -- Thursday 1/29 
    Holistic Health Counselor, Erin Pasternack, will be on hand to share her expertise about food and nutrition for children. We will learn how important it is to help children make better food choices for their bodies and developing brains. Topics include where is sugar hiding in our food, the $2 Billion food marketing and advertising campaigns aimed at our children, reading and understanding food labels, and how to make the best choices when time is limited.  Come learn with us!

    First Ever Echo Horizon School MOVIE NIGHT! -- Friday, 2/20* at 6:00 PM

    *Please note date change.


    Lights!  Camera!  Action!  Come with your entire family for a fun night of movie watching in the auditorium!  Bring dinner for a BYO indoor picnic in the auditorium and then stay for the family-friendly movie.  Delicious concessions will be sold by the 6th grade.  Please feel free to bring any blankets, pillows and low chairs (e.g. beach chairs) for cuddly movie snuggles. 

     

    **All kids must be with an adult to attend**  

    This fun event is hosted by the 6th graders to help support the Class of 2015 Class Gift and to enjoy some community togetherness.  Hope to see you there!


    Hot Lunch Volunteers
    Help serve Hot Lunch!  It's a fun way to see your child and friends while you help out.  Remember, hot lunch can't happen without parents serving.  Sign up for multiple days this semester or even just one.  Many slots are still available.  Sign up via Signup Genius by clicking here
     
     January 16, 2015
    Happy Friday everyone!  Here's what we have coming up...
    Next week:
    NO SCHOOL this Monday 1/19 (MLK Day)
    1/22 -- 4th Grade Boys Basketball at Brawerman
    1/23 -- January Birthday Celebrations

    PA Morning Coffee & Speaker Series -- Thursday 1/29 
    Come for some eats, a jolt of caffeine, and a chance to catch up with friends.  Then stay for a talk by Holistic Health Counselor, Erin Pasternack, who will be on hand to share her expertise about food and nutrition for children. We will learn how important it is to help children make better food choices for their bodies and developing brains. Come learn with us!

    First Ever Echo Horizon School MOVIE NIGHT! -- Friday, 2/20 at 6:00 PM


    What's more fun than being at school at night?  Being at school at night with your friends, watching a movie and eating popcorn!!!  


    Come with your entire family for a fun night of movie watching in the auditorium.  Bring dinner for a BYO indoor picnic in the auditorium and then stay for the family-friendly movie.  Delicious concessions will be sold by the 6th grade.  Please feel free to bring any blankets, pillows and low chairs (e.g. beach chairs) for cuddly movie snuggles. 

     

    **All kids must be with an adult to attend**  

    This fun event is hosted by the 6th graders to help support the Class of 2015 Class Gift and to enjoy some community togetherness.  Hope to see you there!


    Admittance is free but please RSVPby clicking here


    Hot Lunch Volunteers
    Help serve Hot Lunch!  It's a fun way to see your child and friends while you help out.  Remember, hot lunch can't happen without parents serving.  Sign up for multiple days this semester or even just one.  Many slots are still available.  Sign up via Signup Genius by clicking here
    As of "press time", the following dates in the next month still needed volunteers:

    1/22, 1/30, 2/5, 2/12, 2/17, 2/25, 2/26

    Have a terrific long weekend!
     
    January 23, 2015
    Hi Everyone,
    So sorry for the very late-in-the-day Friday email, but here it is.  Have a great weekend and happy Friday everyone!  

    GRADE SPECIFIC
    Information about the kiddos' Valentine's Day party will come shortly from our teachers. This is a kid-only attended event with the exception of 1-2 parent volunteers. Please look out for (and follow) the do-s and don't-s regarding Valentine giving.

    REMEMBER - Friday 2/13 and Monday 2/16 - School is closed! The party will be on Wednesday 2/12.

    SCHOOL WIDE
    Next week:
    1/26 -- 5th/6th Grade Boys Basketball at Brawerman
    1/27 -- 4th Grade Boys Ball at Seven Arrows
    1/28 -- Girls Volleyball at Brentwood

    Communications Survey
    Thank you to everyone who has already taken the survey.  For those who haven't, this is a way for the school to hear from you about how to best communicate and get you the information you're looking for.  Click here here for the survey so your voice can be heard! 

    PA Morning Coffee & Speaker Series -- Thursday 1/29 
    For many of you who have already filled out the above survey, many of you mentioned "Nutrition" as a topic you'd like to hear about at Speaker Series events.  Guess what!  It's planned for this coming week!  Come for some eats, a jolt of caffeine, and a chance to catch up with friends.  Then stay for a talk by Erin Pasternack, who will be on hand to share her expertise about food and nutrition for children. We will learn how important it is to help children make better food choices for their bodies and developing brains. 

    First Ever Echo Horizon School MOVIE NIGHT! -- Friday, 2/20 at 6:00 PM

    We've got lots of sign ups already!  Come join the crowd at Movie Night!  

    Come with your entire family for a fun night of movie watching in the auditorium.  Bring dinner for a BYO indoor picnic in the auditorium and then stay for the family-friendly movie.  Delicious concessions will be sold by the 6th grade.  Please feel free to bring any blankets, pillows and low chairs (e.g. beach chairs) for cuddly movie snuggles. 
     
    **All kids must be with an adult to attend**  

    This fun event is hosted by the 6th graders to help support the Class of 2015 Class Gift and to enjoy some community togetherness.  Hope to see you there!

    Admittance is free but please RSVP by clicking here
     
    January 30, 2015
     
    Happy Friday (alas Saturday) Parents, and apologies (again) for a later-than-usual email (Gef being sick consumed the end of my week).
    ---------------------
    Here are the upcoming goings-on...
    GRADE-SPECIFIC
    Kindergarten - please sign up for available focus groups.  2/10 evening and 2/12 morning are still available.
    Tuesday 2/3 -- Kindergarten Arts Field Trip to Zimmer Museum
                        
    ALL SCHOOL
    Thursday 2/5 BYOC with Martha
    Thursday 2/5 February Birthday Celebrations
    REMINDER - NO SCHOOL Friday 2/13, NO SCHOOL Monday 2/16 
    Echo Horizon Movie Night - We have announced the movie!!
    When:  Friday, February 20th starting at 6pm
    Where: in the audiorium (yes, you get to be at school at NIGHT!)
    Who:  Your entire family
    What: 
      - "Meet The Robinsons"
      - Bring your Own dinner picnic style in the auditorium, with the movie to follow
      - Enjoy concessions sold by the 6th graders (popcorn, candy, hot chocolate!)
    Why: raise money for the 6th grade class gift...and lots of community FUN!
     
    If you've never seen the movie, here is a synopisis:
    In this fun-filled, animated comedy adventure, join a brilliant young inventor as he sets off on a time-traveling journey to find the family he never knew.  In the fantastical world of 2037, he discovers that the fate of the future rests in his hands.  But he'll need the help of the wonderfully wacky Robinson family, who help him learn to keep moving forward and never stop believing in himself. It's an exciting trip the whole family will enjoy!
    Please RSVP to this event by clicking here

    Hot Lunch Volunteers
    It's better than before, but volunteers are still needed for many days of hot lunch.  it's easy to sign for just one day, or for many.  But we need your help to fill in some days with no one or just one volunteer.  Please sign up here
    Have a super (bowl) weekend!

    Please look out for a sign up genius to follow for our Valentine Party :).
     
     February 6, 2015
    It's a super short one today!  Enjoy!

    GRADE-SPECIFIC:
    Please take a look at our V-Day party sign up genius - there are some slots left - the kids love your participation!

    ALL SCHOOL:
    Thurs 2/12 Valentine's Day Parties
    Fri 2/13 NO SCHOOL
    Monday 2/16 NO SCHOOL

    Happy weekend!
     
    February 13, 2015
     
    Enjoy a special Thursday edition of the Echo Horizon email!
    This Upcoming Week:
    NO SCHOOL Friday 2/13 (tomorrow)
    NO SCHOOL Monday 2/16
    Wed 2/18 -- 5th/6th Grade Boys Ball at Brentwood
    Thurs 2/19 -- 4th Grade Boys Ball at Willows
    Fri 2/20 -- In-n-Out (please remember to send a hot lunch container!), hosted by 3rd Grade
    Fri 2/20 -- Movie Night**
    The Following Week:
    Fri 2/27 -- NO SCHOOL, Parent/Teacher Conferences
    **Movie Night:
    Movie Night is officially SOLD OUT, so if you have RSVPd "yes" but your plans have changed, PLEASE email Betsy Berenson at bberenson@echohorizon.org, so that people on the waitlist can join.  Thank you!
    For those who are joining in the fun.  don't forget that it is a BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner!).  Snacks will be available for purchase (cash only), sold by the 6th Graders.  Event starts at 6pm in the auditorium, with movie to start after dinner time.  

    School Start Date for Next Year:
    Please note that Echo Horizon's 2015-2016 school year will begin on Monday, 8/31 
    Classroom open houses will be on on Friday, 8/28.
    Enjoy a Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!
     
     February 20, 2015
    NO EMAIL SENT
     
     February 27, 2015
    Here's a late edition Thursday/Friday email.  Not too much to report, but look forward to the following events at Echo Horizon...
    SCHOOL-WIDE:
    Fri 2/27 NO SCHOOL Parent Teacher Conferences
    Thurs 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!
    Have a terrific "long" weekend, and see you in March!