September PTA News

This month is packed full of great opportunities to learn, grow, and play together! Read on to find out how you can engage with your children both in and out of the classroom. We're excited you're a part of our team! Did you see our volunteer survey that went out a couple days ago? In case you missed it, click here ! In addition to emails, you can keep up to date on all things PTA through our website, Twitter and Facebook! GO TO LW PTA WEBSITE ‌ ‌

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bring your own food Enter thru the front gate; meet your child in the MPR or lunch pavilion Plan to arrive and leave promptly - students will not be released from class early and will return to class after recess. Enjoy this special time with your kids and their friends!

Lunch Times TK : 11:15-12:08 Kinder : 11:30-12:23 1st-3rd grades : 11:45-12:28 4th-5th grades : 12:15-12:58 Questions? Email Laura, PTA president

September 12 6:06 pm in the MPR Come join us at our 1st PTA meeting of the year to learn: What opportunities you'll have to connect with your student & school community at LW Why are we fundraising and where the money goes How you can be involved Child Care Provided!

Digital Parenting Workshop Tuesday, Sept. 18 8:30 am in the MPR Hands on training Access your student's account Tools for parenting in a digital age Chromebooks provided

Dining for Dollars Thursday, Sept. 20 Participating Santa Anita Westfield Mall Locations: Jump & Jammin' Panda Express CPK LW gets 20% of what you spend! (must show flyer)

Movie Night - UP Friday, September 21 6-8pm in the MPR Grab popcorn, your choice of hot dog or nachos & a drink for $1 Bring a blanket for kids to sit on

PTA INFORMATION

T-Shirts Shirt orders have been placed and are in production! We hope to deliver them to your child's classroom by September 15.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Six class sessions; September 9-October 14 Sunday afternoons 2:30-4pm Church of the Good Shepherd at 400 W. Duarte Rd in Arcadia $15 per participant (both parents are encouraged to attend)  Childcare provided Highly Recommended Parenting Classes Learn to: Avoid un-winnable power struggles and arguments Stay calm when your kids do incredibly upsetting things Set enforceable limits - avoid enabling and begin empowering Help your child learn from mistakes rather than repeating them Although the class is held at a church, this is not a religious program. It will be facilitated by a former School Board member, Joann Steinmeier. Class fees are for materials and child care. Register Here

Arcadia High School Theater Mr. Volpe, AHS productions teacher, is proud to present their 2018-19 season.  Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the first big show of the season for the community.  For more information and tickets, go to Arcadia Stage .

REFLECTIONS

National Reflections Competition Each year thousands of students create and submit original works in the areas of  dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography  and  visual arts . The  2018-2019 theme "Heroes Around Me"  will spark imagination and creativity in our students. Submissions will be accepted starting in October 2018 with a deadline of mid October later to be determined. Good luck to this year’s contestants! Last year, a Longley Way student advanced all the way to the State level!

Laura Powell PTA President lwpta.president@gmail.com PTA Website