We are so excited to welcome you at our upcoming LACHSA Summer Academy for incoming students on August 24, 25, and 26^th!

I would like to take this opportunity to remind you about some of the logistics and expectations.

The ID PROJECT

In preparation for the academy you have an assignment that requires some reflection and gathering of materials:

1) Please think about the varied components that make up your identity:

·      Who are you?

·      What is important to you?

·      What contributes to your identity? 

You might think about family, talents, physical or personality attributes, interests, neighborhood and personal history.

2) Next, begin gathering pictures and or symbols to use in an identity -box to represent who you are.

3) Finally, you will need to acquire a box, a shoe-box or similar sized box, with which to create your identity box. 

Don't worry we will create the identity box during the academy and you will receive more specific instructions when we meet.  Your job is to begin thinking about what differentiates you from others, gather materials, and bring your box and materials to the Academy on Tuesday, August 24th

PACK A LUNCH

Please note you are required to bring a brown bag lunch or money for the food court on both Monday and Tuesday. 

DRESS IN COMFORTABLE (and cool) CLOTHES

You will be walking around campus and engaged in activities both inside and outside.  Dress comfortably and bring sunscreen and/or a hat.  The predicted temperature for the academy will be unseasonably high, so it is important that students dress with "cool" in mind. 

PARENTS - Should you come?

The LACHSA Parent Council will be standing by to welcome parents on Tuesday morning.  This is not a required event, but rather a welcome session and yet another opportunity to get to know our parent community and find out how to get involved.

We will also use this time to organize a potluck celebrating the new students on August 26^th at 12:45.  Please think about what you might like to bring.

Another way to VOLUNTEER

We have had many parents request to help-thank you! Please know there will also be ample opportunities to volunteer throughout the school year.  Finally, one additional way you can volunteer now is by donating materials for our identity project. We are in need of more donations in the way of crafty resources: shiny paper, fabric, cellophane paper, beads, ribbon, lace, sequins, glue guns, construction paper etc.  Magazines are also an easy item to donate and we have received very few.  You can donate materials at the main office  and drop them off on Tuesday morning.

I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, August 24^th at 7:30 in front of Music 149, the choral room.

 Sincerely,

Cara Livermore

Academic Dean