The Eagle Eye: September 29th!

SEPTEMBER 29, 2O20

"BE YOURSELF. TRY YOUR BEST. NEVER BE AFRAID TO DREAM."

-SHARON CHRISTA MCAULIFFE

THANKS EVERYONE FOR FOLLOWING OUR SAFE GUIDELINES!

Dear McAuliffe Parents and Families,

Thank you for a great first week back to in-person instruction. As we navigate this change together, we greatly appreciate your partnership, feedback, and flexibility! In addition to our regular email correspondence the Eagle Eye newsletter provides families with a place to see highlights of students on campus, and to hear updates from our PTA, LAEF, and District. Thanks for taking the time to follow along with us.

All Eagle Eye newsletters are posted on our school website for easy reference.

In this issue:

PTA Update and Dine Out Fundraiser
Spotlight on Students at McAuliffe!
Material Pick Up for LosAl@Home student in Martin and Alfaro
Make a Wish Birthday on the Marquee
Parent Hybrid Presentation Recap
Stay Connected: Teacher Instagram Pages
LAEF Fall Classes

Keep dreaming big, Eagles!

Dr. Ryan Weiss-Wright

Visit our Website

Weekly Schedule 9/28 through 10/1

BYOD--Come with Your Device Prepared!

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This Week at McAuliffe

Monday, September 28th

Hybrid Learning
Cohort A 8:35-11:15
Cohort B 12:15-2:55

Tuesday, September 29th

Hybrid Learning
Cohort A 8:35-11:15
Cohort B 12:15-2:55
LAHS Classes Resume In-Person

Wednesday, September 30th

Distance Learning for all students

Thursday, October 1st

Hybrid Learning
Cohort A 8:35-11:15
Cohort B 12:15-2:55

Friday, October 2nd

Hybrid Learning
Cohort A 8:35-11:15
Cohort B 12:15-2:55
Material Pick Up for LosAl@Home students in Alfaro and Martin ONLY, 3:00-4:00

The New Normal

Our students are quickly adapting to the new normal. Wearing masks, using their shields, and following our directional arrows. We are SO PROUD of all McAuliffe Eagles for staying safe and making the most out of their time on campus so that we can stay together!

"Hands On" Learning

These 8th Grade Science students are doing a socially distanced demonstration of Newton's Third Law using spring scales!

Study Buddies

In English class this week, students were citing evidence from their story and composing their response to literature...with help from a socially distanced friend :)

MAKING MUSIC--DIGITALLY!

Students in Choir aren't stopping their learning. Using this new add-on students can write notes and compose music directly into Google Docs.

Safety Enhancements at McAuliffe

Walking around campus, you will notice many things that help ensure your safety and social distance guidelines:

Outdoor Classroom Areas
Water bottle filling stations to replace drinking fountains
Directional Arrows on the ground and hung up on the walls
Handwashing stations for student use
Hand sanitizing stations for students and adults
Desk shields and sanitizing stations in every classroom

Serve on our School Site Council

2020- 2021 School Site Council (SSC) is a group of teachers, parents, administrators, staff, and students who work to develop and monitor school procedures and plans. The committee will review and give input/edit the School Safety Plan and SPSA Plan. There are three meetings per school year and our meetings will take place in our conference room #4. Please email Mrs. Vienna (cvienna@losal.org) if you have any questions and/or are interested in joining the committee. The deadline to sign up as a parent is next Friday, October 11. Thank you for your support and looking forward to working with all of you these school year.

· Thursday, November 19 @ 3:30-4:30 (Introductions & School Site Safety Plan)

· Thursday, January 14 @ 3:30-4:30 (SPSA- Single Plan for Student Achievement)

· Thursday, May 13 @ 3:30-4:30 (Year in Review- wrap up)

YOU'LL ALWAYS WANT TO REMEMBER THIS YEAR! ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW!

Make-A-Wish Birthday Messages!

Now that we are back on campus, it's time to start celebrating all the birthdays we missed and all the upcoming ones. It's so easy to celebrate your child while helping the Make a Wish Foundation. Click on this link and complete the birthday information. You will receive a confirmation email from Ms. Miller within 48 hours. Birthday wishes can be purchased now for any time during the school year for a donation of at least $20. All donations are made directly to the MAW Foundation. If you have any questions, please reach out to vmiller@losal.org

Registration for LAEF Enrichment Classes!

LAEF is introducing three exciting Virtual Fall after-school classes, Coding Power, 3D Design and Modeling, and Game Building in JavaScript beginning on October 1st! Sign up now at LAEF4kids.org/afterschool.

Coding Power – Coding Power is designed to empower youth, particularly those who may feel intimidated by the daunting title of computer programming, through a friendly and encouraging course of coding in Java. The aim is to help coding students and promote interest in computer science. (Fridays – $150)

3D Design and Modeling – Learn how to create your own 3D models using TinkerCAD, it’s a fun and easy way to learn 3D designing, by the end of it, you can design your very own car! (Fridays – $125)

Game Building in JavaScript – Master the basics of JavaScript Game Development, a real coding challenge for a true Code Ninja. You will learn all about coding and how to create your own cool projects and games such as the classic Snake Game by the end of it! (Thursdays – $125)

All registration information is presented at www.LAEF4kids.org/afterschool. Teacher bios and no class days are on our website. Multi-class discounts available – 10% off the 2nd class and 15% off any class thereafter. Class fee increases after September 21st. It is applied to a family or individual student. Call (562) 799-4700 x80424 or email programdirector@LAEF4Kids.org.