Principal’s Corner – A Message from Principal Kamau
Dear Warner Community:
Here comes leap-year February!
1. It is not too early to mention that state testing, Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) for our 3rd – 5thgrade students will be administered within a six-week window period, April 11 – May 20, 2016. To prepare for summative SBAC testing, students are periodically assessed using SBAC interim formative assessments. You too can give your child additional practice at home by CLICKING HERE. Additionally, the Parent Guide to the SBAC pdf on the California Department of Education website is a great site to get answers and keep yourself informed https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/documents/sbparentgde35.pdf
2. Gentle reminder, please complete the School Experience Survey as soon as you receive it. Let us express our shining school in print.
3. This is communication from Jan Davis, Administrator of Operations LD West on Warner Safety Improvement Plan as of Friday, January 29, 2016. Below is an update on the security work that is being completed Warner ES (provided by Angelo Robinson):
The lighting replacement is in progress. The M&O Area started this right away so the school could see some progress.
Estimates (new CCTV system, upgrade lighting and camera/buzzer system, fence work and iron gates at the main entrance) with the exception of the lock replacements for all of the doors are now complete. The lock replacements will provide each teacher with a thumb turn on the inside to lock the doors in case of an emergency. The Lock Shop provided an estimate that was not completely what Angelo asked for so they are re-scoping it for him and will provide an estimate in a couple of days.
The estimates so far, with the exception of the Locks, is as follows:
ITD, new CCTV system – $315,373.
M&O, Lighting and buzzer/camera system – $36,020.
M&O, new fence and gates, Iron gates for main entrance – $30,414.
M&O, new locks and hardware for all doors – $TBD (I’m guessing about $80,000).
Sub-total cost is $ 461,807 with an unconfirmed estimate from the Lock Shop.
LD West will use A&I funds to cover the entire cost of $461,807.00. I’ve asked to have the fencing and iron gates upgrades to begin as soon as possible.
In partnership we thrive!
Be Well: Be Kind
Agnes Kamau, Principal
WAVE Meeting, Monday February 1st
Parents are invited to the WAVE meeting this Monday, Feb. 1st, in the Amin Family Auditorium right after morning assembly.
This meeting will be unique because WAVE will be holding an election to select Nominating Committee members. Nom Comm is the group formed for the purpose of nominating candidates for the WAVE Board of Officers & Directors for the 2016-17 school year. Nom Comm will present the slate of nominees at the April WAVE meeting and then this slate will be voted upon at the May meeting. Individuals who are well suited for Nom Comm are those that are or have been active at school and know many parents.
If you are interested in being a Nom Comm member (or know someone who would be good at it), please join us at the meeting to participate in this process. Any questions, please email Margaret Meenaghan (margaretmeenaghan@gmail.com) or Sabrina IsHak ( sabrina.ishak@gmail.com ). See you Monday!
Warner Blood Drive
Date: 02/05/2016 (Fri.)
Time: 8:00am – 1:30pm PST
Location: 615 Holmby Avenue – Warner School Auditorium
ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH FROM 8-1:30, in conjunction with the UCLA Blood and Platelet Center, we are going to have a blood drive in the WARNER auditorium from 8am to 1:30pm (615 Holmby Avenue in Westwood). Please join us to help save the lives of MANY people.
THE DONATION ITSELF ONLY TAKES 10-12 MINUTES BUT START TO FINISH THE PROCESS WILL TAKE ONE HOUR, AND IS PRACTICALLY PAINLESS.
Monday, February 1st, is Twin Day. Monday, February 1st, is Twin Day. Yes, you heard that twice.
Come dressed like a friend.
Friday, February 5th, is RED day. Come dressed in red to support the Second Grade community service project for the American Heart Association: Warner‘s Blood Drive and Jump Rope for Heart!
Sincerely,
Your Warner Student Council
Warner Kids Jump Rope for Heart
Please help out!
Volunteers are needed during the week of February 8th -February 12th for Jump Rope for Heart activities on the yard. CLICK HERE to sign up.
Go, Warner Baseball Team!
Congratulations to the Boys’ Baseball Team!
Warner‘s Boys’ Baseball team played this weekend and won all three of their games!! They’re advancing in the tournament and will play again in a couple of weeks.
Warner Spring Auction — Help Solicit Auction Items
Mark your calendars for the Spring Auction: Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the London Hotel in West Hollywood. More details to come!
We are seeking donations, specifically in the form of certificates for travel (vacation homes, hotel & resorts), restaurants, sporting events, music concerts and other fun experiences. How to do this?
1. Download a solicitation form by CLICKING HERE. Forms are also available outside the Main Office.
2. Keep a supply in your car and in your purse, so you have them handy when traveling, at dinner, or at one of your children’s extracurricular activities.
3. Think about all the contacts you have and send them a request for a donation with a copy of our solicitation form and donation letter attached. They have all the details they will need to make a donation!
Any questions or interest in helping with the auction? Please contact Jeannine Sehati (jrsehati@gmail.com)
STAR Classes and Performances
NOVA 3 Session BEGINS Monday, February 1, 2016. PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILDREN GO TO THE LUNCH BENCHES AFTER SCHOOL IMMEDIATELY EVERYDAY THIS WEEK!!!
There are still classes available should your children like to sign up! Please turn in your form as soon as possible.
THANK YOU!
Thank You, Drop-off Lane Volunteers
Week of 1/11: Room 3 – Geisler
Michael Adler, Regina AdlerSam Bijanpour, Ramin Bijari, Veronica Ferrante, Kendra Greenberg, Dan Harrison, David Lari, Sandy Lari, Farhad Melamed, Nadia Mishael, Armzoo Nasiry, Jolanta Rubinstein, Mojgan Sabeti, Mark Zappaterreno
Week of 1/19: Room 7 – Gilbert
Natalie Cole, Lisa Ishikawa, Scott Ishikawa, Josh Kafka, Miriam Kashfian, Paula Lewis, Cathy Lowell, John Lowell, Romy Nourafchan, Reagan Restall, Shay Salehrabi, Mark Tarica
Shopping in Century City? Earn Money for Warner
Earning money for Warner is easy when you shop in Century City.
Once your account is confirmed, you can submit receipts by signing into your account. Select the ‘Points’ tab, then ‘Add Points.’ Be sure to ‘Pick Partner’ and choose Warner. Or submit your receipts to the Westfield Customer Service Desk within 7 days.
Upload your receipts within 14 days of purchase.
Ralphs Sent $1,381 in “Free” Money to WAVE
We love Ralphs! For the months of September, October and November, WAVE earned a $1,381 donation from Ralphs simply because Warner families registered their Ralphs Cards in the Community Contribution Program! This is the easiest way to earn much-needed money for our school! If you haven’t already done so, please register your Ralphs Card now. (You must re-register each year.) Click here for more information.
CLICK HERE for more information on using your Ralph’s club card to earn money for Warner.
Thanks for supporting our school!
Coach Diamond’s Playground Wish List
LAUSD funds only get us the basics, so Coach Diamond is in need of some playground/recess equipment for school. Please see her wish list below. Everything on coach’s list is on the Amazon Smile website*.
2) select Warner Avenue Foundation as your charitable organization (by doing so, the school will receive a percentage of the sale proceeds)
3) shop.
You can hand deliver the items to school or deliver to the following address: WAVE, c/o Erin Diamond, 615 Holmby Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024.
*Amazon Smile is a simple and automatic way for you to support WAVE every time you shop, at no cost to you. You can use your existing Amazon account on Amazon Smile.
Wish list:
Mikasa Playground Ball – 8.5″
Mikasa Playground Ball – 10″
Mikasa Playground Ball – 13″
Mikasa Serious Soccer Ball – Size 4
Wilson Soft Play Outdoor Volleyball
Spalding NBA Street Basketball – Size 6 Intermediate
Assorted Nylon Reinforced Bean Bags – 5″
Wham-o Allsport Frisbee
Chinese Jump Ropes
Board Games for Game Room (any are appreciated)
Jacks & Ball Sets
Ride-On Scooter – Original Flying Turtle
Bonded Foam Gymnastics Mat – 4′ x 8′ x 2′ Blue by Orbring (Need 6)
Corporate Sponsors Wanted
Any parent or business interested in corporate sponsorship (advertising in the roster, banners at school corners, this newsletter) please contact Tracy Austin at tsue73@yahoo.com.
It’s a tax-deductible contribution to Warner AND a great way to advertise your business to all the parents and the entire neighborhood.
Lost And Found
The Lost and Found is located outside the kindergarten yard. Please check regularly for your children’s lost items. Lunch boxes will will thrown out at the end of the day each Friday. Unclaimed clothing will be donated monthly.
THE WARNER AMAZON ONE CLICK TO SHOP IS READY! DO ALL YOUR AMAZON AND TOYS ‘R’US SHOPPING AND MAKE EASY MONEY FOR WARNER!
Here’s all you have to do:
1. Instead of going straight to the Amazon website to shop, go to the new www.WarnerWave.com website.
2. On the left hand sidebar, you’ll see an Amazon logo. Click on that Amazon logo and you’ll be taken to the Amazon website you always go to, where you can shop like you normally do. (There’s no difference, Prime Memberships, etc, it’s all still there)
3. If you go through Amazon to access Toys R Us and other Amazon partners, Warner gets credit and a percentage of those sales as well!
The BIG DIFFERENCE is that when you go through the WarnerWave website to shop, and buy, Amazon will give a percentage of any money you spend to your child’s school! If our Warner families take this easy step, we can raise a lot of money for Warner with almost no extra effort. (Really, just 1 extra click on your part.) SPREAD THE WORD TO FRIENDS AND RELATIVES!
Just so you know, it doesn’t cost you any more money to shop Amazon through Warner. And your purchases are completely anonymous – so no one will rib you about your love of Taylor Swift or your penchant for romantic fiction.
It’s so easy and our school gains so much! That’s why we’re asking everyone to make a habit of going through www.WarnerWave.com to do their shopping on Amazon, for the rest of the year.
Thanks for your support.
WarnerWhat’sHappening Newsletter Submissions:
All newsletter submissions must be approved and emailed to admin@warnerwhatshappening.com by 4:00 p.m. the Friday prior to the following week’s Newsletter.
CLICK HERE to money for Warner by selecting WarnerAvenue Foundation as your charity in the Amazon Smile Program!
RALPHS
Help us earn money from Ralph’s simply by scanning your Ralph’s Reward Card with the scan bar code letter you received in the first day package next time you shop at Ralph’s and they’ll send Warner a percentage of your purchases. You need only scan the letter once to be in their system for the school year and just scan your Reward Card as usual. You need to scan it again even if you scanned it at the beginning of the last school year.
eSCRIP
eScrip has rebate relationships with many different vendors. Go to www.escrip.com and register your grocery cards (Pavilions, Vons); Macy’s card; and all credit cards. Shop at your usual stores in town. If you use your registered card for a purchase, Warnerautomatically receives a percentage. If you go through escrip.com online shopping mall, many more merchants are available that will give Warner a % of your purchases. You must renew your Von’s registration with escrip every September.
Target
Every time you use your Target Redcard or Target credit card when you shop, Warner gets 1% of your total purchases by calling 800-316-6142 and designating Warner as your school. Or register online at
www.target.com/redcard
1) Click “Take charge of education”
2) Click “enroll now”
3) select zip code and type 90024 and then select Warner Ave
4) type your redcard account number and name
This is an easy process and takes less than 5 minutes – please sign up.
Shop at OFFICE DEPOT and they’ll send Warner 5% of every purchase!! Simply mention WARNER School to the cashier if in stores or at the time of check out on line or punch in Warner‘s NEW ID# 700-100-74. Thank you for supporting Warner!!
Box Tops
eBoxTops are worth 10 cents each, and they add up fast! Our school can use the money to buy whatever it needs! Here’s how:
There is potential for our school to earn thousands of dollars through these programs so PLEASE participate and sign up.
THANK YOU for supporting Warner!!
Please recycle your used ink cartridges. Drop them off in the containers by the Main Office. Look for more recycling drives coming to Warner this year!
RALPHS
eSCRIP
Target
