Upcoming Events


Nov.14 Jog-A-Thon Mega Party
Nov. 14-17 Minimum Days
Nov. 16 Principal's Coffee
Nov. 16 Family Dinner Night - Rubio's
Nov. 20-24 Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 27 Holiday Food Drive

Thank You From The Dad's Club

The Dad's Club would like to thank Home Depot for generously donating supplies for this year's Haunted House at Monster Bash.    Another shout out goes to OB Beans for donating coffee to keep the dad's caffeinated during the construction day.    Finally, we would like to thank Club Marina along with You and Yours Distillery for their $300 donation from our last meeting.    Thank you for supporting us and our school!
Lost and Found

Please claim your child's lost jacket, sweater, lunch box by FRIDAY, Nov. 17th.   The Lost & Found cart will be located outside the auditorium.  Anything left in the cart after 3pm Friday will be taken to Goodwill. Thank you!


Family Dinner Night

Join us this Thursday, November 16 th  for a Family Dinner Night at Rubio's!    Enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends between 5:00-8:00pm and Rubio's will generously donate 20% of sales with this flyer back to our school.   Look for flyers going home next week.   See you there!
Donation Station

Donation Station's theme this week: Harvest Time!  We need to restock treats: Ring Pops, Fun Dip, Sour Patch, pumpkin theme cupcakes or cookies, juice boxes. Can you help?

Sign up HERE:  Donation Station Sign Up


Birthday Bucks

Celebrate your child's birthday at school with...Birthday Bucks!  Your child can pass out these special coupons so classmates can pick out their own treat at the Donation Station (Thursdays at 12:35pm).  Each Birthday Buck is $1 each and are available for purchase at the Donation Station. 


Annual Holiday Food Drive

It's that time of year again!    Loma Portal's annual Holiday Food Drive starts right after Thanksgiving Break, on Monday, November 27 th .    This flyer will be sent home before break, so check it out and take advantage of the holiday sales-stock up now!    If you or someone you know could benefit from non-perishable food and would like to be considered as recipients, please contact Z é  Garcia in the office or Ms. Beddoes (room 30).    Questions?    Want to help?    Contact Valerie Lawson at  vali835@yahoo.com .  
GATE Program

Hi Dolphin Families, 

Anyone who is curious about the GATE (Gifted And Talented Education) program within our school district is welcome to attend the GATE DAC meeting this upcoming Monday, November 13th at 6:30pm
Topics usually covered:  
  • Anything new within the district regarding the GATE program and how it will/can affect your school site
  • Testing requirements/info
  • There are usually presentations that can be helpful with managing your GATE identified child and their growth
  • Information about resources for your child's educational needs

This Parent Advisory Committee is compiled of parents from all of the district. They bring their questions and concerns regarding their specific school site to discuss and share. Everyone is welcome. Meetings are held each 2nd Monday of the month. Having a GATE identified student is NOT a requirement. All are welcome. 

Meeting info:
Next GATE District Advisory Committee Meeting
Monday November 13, 2017 
6:30 pm to 8 pm 
Ballard Parent Center Auditorium - 2375 Congress Street (in Old Town)
Free parking in the rear lot off Jefferson St.
Free childcare available. Spanish translation also available

Sip, Shop & Socialize

Enjoy beer wine and appetizers while you shop from fabulous vendors ALL donating 20% of their sales to the Loma Portal Foundation.  
$25 donation at the door includes 1 drink and raffle ticket, appetizers from Little Lion Cafe and desserts.
Join us for this great holiday boutique that benefits the Loma Portal Foundation on Dec. 7th 6-9pm at Current Collective.
School Calendar
 
November 20-
November 24		 Thanksgiving Break
December 18-
January 2		 Winter Break