Grit:  Research shows that perseverance  is as important to success as intelligence. Learn about grit and how to help your children become grittier.

Family Science Night
THIS FRIDAY
 April 19th, 6-8pm
(Puesto's Food Truck arrives at 5:30)

Check-in at the 'Triangle Stage' next to the library.
 

Fun for the whole family! Please click here for more information about what's in store for this entertaining and educational evening. 

Volunteers needed! Please click here to help set up, monitor a station or clean up. Thank you!!

This Friday, all LJES students are encouraged to wear their favorite college logo wear.  Any college logo wear will work - we just want to show the world how this elementary school is smart enough to go to college (thanks to our great teachers, parents and principal!) We can't wait to see everyone's spirit!

FREE Family Fun Day This Sunday
at the Open Aire Market! 

   
 For more info visit www.lajollamarket.com

Come check out photos from Boogie Oogie Nights, available for purchase ($10) in the office. (Or if you already paid for photos at the Gala, you can drop by the office to pick them up).  

 

All proceeds benefit LJES. If you would like additional copies or a digital photo file,  you can contact Leon Chow directly at: 

 

 

Alex B. Avanessian, D.D.S., P.C.
7334 Girard Avenue, Suite 204, La Jolla
(858) 459-0858
LaJollaImplantPerio.com

        
 

4/17 (Wed):  

- Parent Workshop - Grit, 11:30, Library

- Amigos' Fiesta tickets on sale during Pizza Wed.     

 

4/19 (Fri): LJES Family Science Night! 6-8pm (arrive at 5:30 for Puestos dinner). Check-in at 'triangle stage' near library.    

 

4/21 (Sun): FREE Family Fun Day at the Open Aire Market, 9am - 1pm, LJES Playground    

 

The Friends Board is actively seeking volunteers for various positions next year.  

 

If you are interested in helping with the Gala, helping to run the Open Aire Market, have a unique skill in marketing or fundraising... please let us know! 

 

Elections for the 2013-14 board will take place at the beginning of June and we need YOU to join us in making this a stellar year.

 

If you are interested and want to learn more about potential opportunities, please contact Alexa Scoma

at axiescoma@yahoo.com or at (858)-864-7063 ASAP.

 

We look forward to working with you!

 

 

 
6th grade is just around the corner
and Muirlands Rocks is the perfect opportunity
to participate in a family-friendly FUN event
that supports Muirlands Middle School. 

Play games at a variety of booths, listen to
live bands and DJ music, and enjoy a BBQ dinner.
All proceeds pay for extra teaching positions
at Muirlands, to keep class sizes down.

Click here for more info
and to purchase tickets and underwriting.   

Note:  Scholarships available upon request.
All children mush be supervised by an adult.  
 

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Check out this great article in the La Jolla Light
about the powerful anti-drug speaker we brought
to La Jolla High School last week.  

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.

Last day of lap counts is May 17th. Run Club will continue through the end of May. Run Club Awards at Friday Pledge May 31st, 9am. Top 3 boys and top 3 girls from each grade level will be recognized.

La Jolla Kiwanis

Sun. May 19, 2013
7:15am-1:30pm
La Jolla High School
Edwards Stadium

Details and registration info coming soon!

• Relay Team try outs (ages 8-11) and Fastest Girl and Boy (400 meter race, 5th grade only) will be held in PE classes in May.  
• Optional practice Wednesday May 15th, LJHS Edwards Stadium, 1:15 - 2:15 (all students must be accompanied by an adult).