La Jolla Elementary School
Feb. 6, 2013 - Wednesday eBlast Highlights:
:: Spell-a-thon is Happening!
:: Service Learning Valentines on Sale During Pizza Wednesday
:: Gala Tickets on Sale Now!
:: Talent Show: Have You Had a Chance to Audition?
:: No After School Science Next Tuesday, 2/12
:: Save the Dates: Parent Workshops on 2/20 and 2/27
:: You Can Help Shape the Future of La Jolla Public Schools!
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Our Spell-a-Thon is Happening Now!   
It's Not Too Late to Solicit Donations!  

Help us reach our goal of $30,000!  

 

We're over half-way there  

so please send those emails now!  

 

Each child is being tested during class this week on their '50 essential words'.  Relatives have the opportunity to support your child and our school with their donations (either per word or flat amount).     

  

For more information, please click here. 

 

Service Learning Valentines   
On Sale During Pizza Wednesday

The Service Learning Club will be selling Valentine cards on Pizza Wednesday to benefit the Rwandan Orphans Project. We will have Valentines perfect for giving to your classmates, teachers, and family - including some fantastic designs created by our talented Service Learning Club members!

 

Your child can buy a set of 34 cards for $10.

Individual hand-made cards are $1.

 

Please stop by and support our cause!

 

ALL the money raised will be donated to the Rwandan Orphans Project. Check it out at www.rwandanorphansproject.org 

 

Gala Tickets on Sale During
Pizza Wednesday 

Don't Miss Our Biggest (and Grooviest) Fundraiser of the Year!

When: March 16, 6-10pm

Where: Cuvier Club, La Jolla

What: Join disco divas and  groovy guys at the best party ever to benefit the best school we know! 

Tickets: $100 per person

 

You can also purchase tickets online or   

help underwrite this event by clicking here.  

   

Join Us at the
Open Aire Market!     

The La Jolla Open Aire Market  
Occurs Every Sunday
9am - 1pm

Every purchase you make 
 benefits LJES!


Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest:       
   
 For more info visit www.lajollamarket.com

Talent Show
Have You Had a Chance to Audition? 
star stage
If you were unable to audition due to illness or other circumstances, but still want to participate in the Talent Show,
please contact Alexa Scoma THIS WEEK
at axiescoma@yahoo.com
 

Important Talent Show Dates:


- (Note: stage practice on 2/13 is cancelled)
- Wed. 2/20, 2:15pm: MANDATORY dress rehearsal
- Fri. 2/22, 5:30pm: The BIG NIGHT! 

Parents, We Are Now Taking Orders for
Talent Show DVDs
 

Sit back, relax and enjoy the show! 
Order a DVD recording of the
Talent Show for just $18.

Click here to order online
or click here to print a form to turn into the office with your payment.

No After School Science Next Week, Feb. 12th (except for 3rd Grade make-up) 
kid doing science Cycle 4 Will Begin on Feb. 19th
Sorry, 3rd Grade is Full. 

There will be no After School Science on Tuesday, February 12th for the normal break between cycles (with the exception of a make-up class for 3rd Grade).

Cycle 4 will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 19th.
Please click here for a sign-up sheet. We are sorry, but the Cycle 4 Session for 3rd Grade is full.
Save the Date for These Great
Parent Workshops at LJES!  

2/20 and 2/27 at 11:30am, Library

We are again fortunate to have Dr. Susan Wais present two parent workshops, free of charge, and open to all LJES parents and guardians.

Wednesday 2/20: Others Matter - One of the most important ingredients for a happy life is our relationship with others.  Research tells us how we respond to another person's good fortune is a better predictor of a successful relationship than how we respond when things go badly. Learn a simple technique that will allow you to respond to other's good news in a way that will build your relationship.

Wednesday 2/27: Grit -  Research shows that perseverance  is as important to success as intelligence. Learn about grit and how to help your children become grittier.
Upcoming LJES Events

Please click here for the school calendar  

 

   

2/4 - 2/8 (Mon-Fri): Spell-a-thon! Teachers will conduct tests this week in class.    

  

2/10 (Sun): Open Aire Market, 9am-1pm, LJES Playground  

 

2/12 (Tues): NO After School Science (except for 3rd Grade make-up class)  

 

2/13 (Wed): Talent Show Stage Practice, 2:15pm, Auditorium 

 

2/14 (Thurs):

- PTO Meeting,  8am, Library 

- Valentines Day Healthy Heart Run, 8:40-9:10, LJES Upper Field  

 

2/15 (Fri): Presidents' Day Holiday - No School  

     

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Help Shape the Future of La Jolla Public Schools!  
Town Hall Meeting, Tues. Feb. 19th, 6:30 pm
Muirlands Middle School Auditorium

What is the La Jolla Cluster Partnership Agreement, and how will it affect students and our schools?

More local control over our public schools IS possible!
Learn details and ask questions at our upcoming Partnership Agreement Town Hall Meeting, Tuesday, February 19th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the Muirlands Middle School Auditorium. 

The pieces are coming together -- You can help us move forward! Three years in the making, the La Jolla Cluster Partnership Agreement is a collaboration between our five Cluster schools and San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD). The teachers and principals are coming together on the freedoms they seek. The teachers' union is partnering with us to support what our educators are requesting. SDUSD is encouraging us to move forward. We invite you to support these efforts by attending our town hall meeting to learn what's been happening and get your questions answered.
Please join us! 
www.lajollacluster.com.  

La Jolla Cluster Community Education Presents:     
Miss Representation 
Sunday, Feb. 24th, 4:30 pm
Muirlands Middle School Auditorium

Tickets: $5*

Click here to purchase. 

Is the media harming your child's potential?  Parents and teens** are invited to a screening of Miss Representation (90 min; TV-14 DL), followed by a panel discussion with psychologists and educators.  For more information about this important film, click here.

** The film is rated for ages 14 and older. To determine whether it is appropriate for your individual child, click here for a review from Common Sense Media. 
LJES Sponsor of the Month
California Art Tile

 

Handcrafted tiles at

reasonable price! In stock!

  

 

Styles: Mission and California Art Deco Tiles,
French Country & Spanish. Largest selection of Mexican Handcrafted Tiles in the USA.  

LJES families mention this ad and receive a
20% discount!

   www.CAArtTile.com 



       Thank you to all of our LJES Sponsors 
who so generously support our school! 




by Coach Kelly Wiskus,
kwiskus@sandi.net


Join us for an extended
Run Club on Valentine's Day!
Thursday, Feb. 14th
8:40-9:10 am, Upper Field



RUN CLUB: 
Run Club is open to grades 1-5, as well as teachers and parents. Come join us each morning before school on the Upper Field from 8:40-9:00am.

Community Activities and Events:

Registration for the 2013 La Jolla Youth Baseball Season is now open! Please visit our website,  www.LJYB.org , to sign up. Questions? Contact us at email@LJYB.org.

Coastal Bay Girls Softball: In the heart of La Jolla,  girls age 5-12, all experience levels. Spring Season (Fast-Pitch) begins mid February, registration open now at www.coastalbaysoftball.com.    

 

Boy's Lacrosse for Grades 1-8 - Spring Season Try Outs on February 2, 2013. Beginner and advanced levels, visit www.lajollalacrosse.com or e-mail questions to ljlacrosseclub@gmail.com.

 

La Jolla Girl's Youth Lacrosse: Looking for 5th & 6th graders to fill out this age-level's team. 7th-8th grade team is also available. Click here for details.       

American Cancer Society Relay for Life: 

February 23rd at La Jolla High School. Click here for a flyer with details.  

 

sponsors... to our LJES Sponsors!
       

   

Please visit the websites of these LJES sponsors who have so generously donated to our school:   

 

PEARL SPONSORS

 

 La Jolla LASIK Institute, Angela Nahl M.D.    

La Jolla Dental, Jenny Rens DDS   

 C&H Photo, Leon Chow  

La Jolla Cove Suites, Krista Baroudi

Revivamed Plastic Surgery, Dr. Kian Samimi M.D., FACS    

La Jolla LearningWorks, Megan V. Cohen, M.Ed 

 Nau Builders

La Jolla Pediatric Dentistry, Anthony J. Scoma, DDS  

La Jolla Center for Periodontal & Implant Aesthetics, Alex B. Avanessian, D.D.S.   

California Art Tile  

   

MARINE SPONSORS

   

 San Diego Family Science, Leigh Plesniak 

 Prudential Realty, Vernon Youngdale  

         Del Mar M.E.D., Dina Massry, M.D.  

Amici's Pizza    

 

GIRARD SPONSORS  

 

Ross Thiele & Son

  

OTHER SPONSORS 

 

Elizabeth Allen 

Breakaway Cycle - A Boutique Indoor Cycling Studio   

   

 

 

 

To learn more about the LJES sponsorship program, contact Julia Kaplan at jkaplan@juliakaplan.com  

 

 

Useful links

 * LJES Website  * School Calendar * HandbookLa Jolla Cluster Association
* View Past eBlasts * PayPams (school lunches) * La Jolla Open Aire Market *