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Dates to Remember


May 14-18
   Staff Appreciation
Week

May 18 – Smilestones
    Promotion Pictures
    (Kdg. & 6th)

May 23 – Brea History
    Day

May 25
    District Furlough Day
    NO SCHOOL

May 28 – Memorial Day
    Holiday – NO SCHOOL

May 31 – McDonald's
    Fundraiser Night


Character Counts Months/Themes
Wear Each Monthly Theme Color on Wednesdays!

September
Responsibility – Green

October
Trustworthiness – Blue
November
Citizenship – Purple
December
Caring – Red
January
Fairness – Orange
February/March
Respect – Yellow

April
Trustworthiness – Blue
May
Caring – Red
June
Fairness – Orange

Save Those Box Tops!


Keep bringing in those boxtops!  Be sure to include your child's name and room number, if you send the boxtops in baggies.  The money raised helps to buy new playground balls and other equipment.  Way to go Leopards!

Visitors / Volunteers on Campus

Please be sure to sign in at the office if you are volunteering in the classroom or need to visit the school for any reason, aside from picking up or dropping off a student.  If possible, make all doctor and dentist appointments before or after school hours.

School Supply List

Please click here for the school supply list for all grade levels.  We appreciate the generosity of our families in making sure that all students are prepared for the upcoming school year!

24-Hour Attendance Line

(714) 529-2520  ext. 301

Notification System


We are currently using the SchoolMessenger communication system to send important announcements to you.  SchoolMessenger offers you the ability to determine how you would like to receive the different types of messages.  If you would like to receive messages in a different manner (different phone number, additional phone number, email, text, etc.) please call Shannon Ames (714) 990-7533 at the District Office to make those changes.

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Recycling Opportunity

All PAPER wanted!  This year tell all family and friends to save their old newspapers, magazines, catalogs, mail, etc.  All paper (except anything associated with food) will be accepted.  Bag or box your papers and bring them to your child's class or simply drop them in our brown paper recycling dumpster.  The dumpster is located next to the blue trash dumpsters adjacent to the cafeteria and Day Care Room.  For every 2,000 lbs. we collect, the school will receive $90, so start saving.  We will also continue collecting ink cartridges and cell phones.  Please call the office if you have any questions.

Important Dates


Character Counts Our focus for May is "Caring" and red is our color to wear on Wednesdays.

May 14-18 – Staff Appreciation Week Help us celebrate and say thank you to our staff.  Our theme for the week is “Stress Relief & Relaxation.” We have some little gifts and surprises to help our staff refresh and relax. Our special Italian luncheon hosted by PTA is Friday, 5/18.  Ask your child how he/she can “fill their teacher’s bucket.”  Perhaps making a card or picture for his/her teacher or a staff member for all the hard work and nice things that they do would be possible.

May 17 & 18 – Band Practice Beginning Band will meet on Thursday, 5/17, in Room 9 and Advanced Band will meet on Friday, 5/18, in Room 5 from 1:10 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  They are preparing for their Spring Concert scheduled for Wednesday, May 30, 2012.

May 18 – Promotion Pictures (Grades K & 6) – Promotion pictures will be taken today.  Students will be photographed in a graduation-like gown provided by our photographer.  Special clothes should NOT be purchased.  All students will receive a picture package which will include order forms. Families can then decide to purchase pictures or return the package to school.  Send payments to the teacher or office.

May 18 – Running Club Meet on Friday at 2:15 p.m. at the cafeteria.  Our last 5K will be on June 2nd in Corona del Mar.

May 21 – Art Masters Assembly Students will be introduced to the art of Leonardo da Vinci.

May 24 – Open House & Minimum Day Open House is May 24, at 7:00 p.m.  Classes will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m.  Please have someone here to pick up your child/ren at that time or plan to have them walk home or to the Community Center.  There will be NO AFTER-SCHOOL programs.

May 25 – District Furlough Day Please make note of the following days that school will be closed.  Due to a required District furlough day, school will be closed on Friday, May 25, as well as Memorial Day, May 28.  Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 29.

Kindergarten Registration Registration for Kindergarten students for the 2012-2013 school year has begun and will continue until the end of our school year in June.  The hours for registration are 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Log on to the District website at www.bousd.k12.ca.us to download necessary forms, visit the school, or call for questions at (714) 529-2520.

News

A Message from Mrs. Coburn  California State Testing —  Students in grades 2, 3, and 5 will continue to test Tuesday, 5/15, and Wednesday, 5/16.  We are finishing up with math (science 5th grade only).  Parents, please help your child by ensuring they go to bed early, eat a healthy breakfast with protein and light carbs, and arrive to school on time.


Fantastic News!  We are proud to announce that we will be having a Family Fun Movie Night. See attached flyers for details. The $10.00 admission will cover the cost of dinner and the movie for up to 5 family members ($2 for every additional person). Presale admission can be purchased in the office. We need volunteers for the evening as well.  Read the form, sign up to help, and send it back to school.  It will be a blast!
 

Parent Preview - Health DVDs for 5th & 6th Graders: The 5th grade girls’ DVD will be shown on Tuesday, 5/29,  and the 6th grade boys and girls and AIDS DVDs on Thursday, May 31.  Video preview days will be Monday or Tuesday, May 21 and 22, for parents who would like to see them. Please call the office to make an appointment.

Kindergarten Registration for 2012

The annual pre-registration of children who will be eligible to enter kindergarten in September, 2012 has begun held district-wide and will continue until the end of the school year in June.  The hours for registration are 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Click here for information on required documents, immunizations, and health screening. (English) (Spanish)

Click HERE to print copies of kindergarten registration forms.

Students of the Month


Congratulations to the following Students of the Month for March:

Mrs. Carlson – Kegan C. / Brandon K.

Mrs. McFarland – Diana C.

Mrs. Wiser – Juliet H. / Riley S.

Mrs. SittigBrandon G.

Ms. Lee – Sebastian M.

Mrs. Nese – Jasmine S.

Ms. McIntosh – Damon L.

Mrs. Galván – Aileen I.

Mrs. Ulrich – Maliya S.

Mrs. Thorsen – Benjamin C.

Mrs. Hackman – Alexis V.

Mrs. Kueny – 

Ms. Diaz – Daniela G.

Ms. Berrner – 


Way to Go Leopards!

New Student Registration for 2011


Click here for information on required documents, immunizations, and health screening. (English) (Spanish)

Click HERE to print copies of K-6 grade registration forms.

Laurel Elementary School Attendance Update

Please help your child arrive to school safely and on time.  Please remember the following:

7:58 a.m. First Bell rings indicating students are to line up at their designated spot, meet their teacher, and walk to class.

8:00 a.m. Second Bell is when school officially begins.  If your child arrives after this bell, he/she will be sent to the office for a tardy slip. 

Thank you in advance for being on time and making it a priority with your student.  It makes a great start for the day!

2011-12 School Calendar Change


Teacher Furlough Day – There will be no school for students and all schools will be closed for regular business on Friday,
May 25, 2012
(the day before Memorial Day weekend, which includes a school holiday on Monday, May 28, 2012).


Click here to view the revised 2011-12 academic school calendar. (Elementary) (Secondary)

Dates to Remember for 2012-13 School Year


FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
   Tuesday, September 4,
    2012 – Minimum Day

2012-13 NON-STUDENT
   
DAYS
    There will be no school
    on the following days:

    November 19, 20, 21,
    2012
    Friday, February 1, 2013
    Friday, March 15, 2013

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
    Friday, June 14, 2013

Board of Education Calls for June Bond Election


Click HERE for more information.

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Today: 5/17/12
All Day: Staff Appreciation Week

What's on the Menu?

Laurel Students Love JiJi!

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Street Sweeping -- Parking Alert!

Street sweeping on Flower Avenue is on Thursdays.  We are permitted to park anywhere along the east curb (the school side) other than the Bus Loading Zone.  The City has assured us that sweeping on the east side will be done around 7:00 a.m. so as not to interfere with our school traffic.  Please avoid parking on the west side (the business side) of Flower as sweeping will be done on that side later in the day, and you could be cited. 

Doggie Ordinance

As per Orange County Ordinance 4-1-46 "No person having the charge of any dog except a guide dog or service dog shall permit the dog to be, under any circumstances, within public school property."  It is unlawful to be on any public school property with your dog.  Many families may not appreciate this news.  However, due to the safety of all students and owners' liability, it is important for all to abide.  Please leave all pets at home.

Alley Parking

Traffic in the back alley has become a concern, especially in the mornings from 7:45 - 8:00 a.m.  We ask ALL parents to enter on Birch and drive out toward Imperial.  Laurel families should never drive toward Birch or park in the alley.  Please be advised there is NO parking allowed in the alley.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Brea Weather