Thank you to those families who, as of November 9th, have already donated to the Warner Annual Fund.
We are only at 43% school wide participation. We need to increase our participation, both in terms of class participation and dollars contributed.
If you’re procrastinating, don’t; your contribution will be missed (and remember, don’t let time run out to get your tax deduction for this calendar year)! WAVE provides programs, services, supplies, and more for every single student, and your children are benefiting from WAVE funded programs daily; they have the assistance of in class aides, they are attending art classes, science labs, computer lab, preparing for the amazing Winter Sing, and receiving playground coaching. All of this has been fully or largely funded by WAVE–NOT by LAUSD, and NOT by the state or the federal government.
If you can’t give the suggested amount, give what you can. Every dollar matters. We need widespread support to ensure we can continue to provide the high-caliber education we want for our kids. Go to https://fundraising.warnerschool.org/warner-annual-fund/ to give today!
Names in BOLD have donated as of last printing. If you donated and do not see your name on this list or your name is displayed incorrectly, contact warnerannualfund@gmail.com.
As part of our parent education series at Warner, Jason Ickowitz, LMFT spoke to parents on Tuesday, November 13th. In addition to seeing patients in his private practice, Jason is also a school counselor specializing with children in grades K-5.
We were so lucky to have Jason share different strategies for speaking to our children about difficult subjects. He reminded us that kids hear everything and our words are more important than ever. Knowing how and when to start a dialogue with your children on a family crisis or world events is challenging, and Jason helped navigate those conversations. He took time for everyone’s questions and shared great resources for additional guidance. Before he even finished his talk, many parents requested that he return, so we may have another chance to hear him speak! If not, stay tuned for more guest speakers coming in the new year.
“I found it very helpful for me to think about talking about hard subjects with my kids.” -Angel Rabbie
“The lecture helped ease my my mind about having difficult conversations with my kids. He touched on so many topics. He inspired me to want to talk more with my kids about the hard things that they might be trying to process in their little brains.” -Lauren Weisbarth
“That guy was good! I wish more parents would come to these talks.” -Sharon Ghatan
Coach Maldonado’s Wish List
**NEW ITEMS ADDED**
Please check Coach Maldonado’s Amazon wish list frequently for items that will benefit our children’s school yard.
Help students recognize how much they have to be grateful for each day (big and small) and point out how they can change their perspective when something doesn’t go their way. Similar to putting on their “thinking caps,” students can put on their “gratitude goggles”.
Dinnertime Discussion
1. Discuss big and small things for which you are grateful as a family.
2. Share examples of how you might change your outlook on something to show gratitude even if you feel disappointed or angry.
3. Discuss why gratitude is the key to happiness.
A Note from the School’s Office
The school’s office staff is requesting small children clothing for grades TK and kindergarten, sizes 5 and up. They are requesting leggings, shorts, and underwear for boys and girls.
A big thanks in advance!
Holla’ for Challah
Challah Friday is this Friday, November 30th! Holla!!!
Come purchase your very own challah bread to enjoy over the weekend! Varieties include Pretzel, Belgian chocolate chunk, Kalamata olive and Rosemary, and Whole Wheat Pretzel.
Challah will be sold in The Khorshidi Family courtyard after school next to Ice Cream Fridays. Prices range from $6-$9.
Scream “Cream” on Friday!
Ice Cream Fridays are back!
Please join us in The Khorshidi Family courtyard after school this Friday, November 30th for a delicious treat! Prices ranges from $1-$3.
Warner Parent Portal – Register Now!
Exciting news! Warner is now using the MySchoolAnywhere Parent Portal, for our family and faculty directories, volunteer village signups, and email communication! It is SECURE, easy to use, and free to families and faculty. Login/register now!
BrainPop covers topics within Science, Math, Social Studies, English Language Arts, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Music, Health, Reading, and Writing. The content is carefully mapped to the Common Core, aligned to academic standards, and searchable with the online Standards Tool.
Hundreds of topics are all brought to life through short, animated movies and related interactive quizzes, timelines, charts, writing/vocabulary activities, graphic organizers, and much more.
We have access to two programs-BrainPop (upper grades) and BrainPop Jr. (lower grades). Each has its own website:
-We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break!
-Nova #2 class will continue after Winter Break until Friday January 18th, 2019
(There are no Nova classes on Friday, December 14th.)
-Extravaganza Week is Tuesday, January 22nd – Thursday, January 24th, 2019
Only the performance classes will meet during this week for rehearsal and performances.
(TK/Kinder On Broadway, Nova On Broadway 1st – 3rd, Acting 101, Hip Hop, Hip Hop Jr., Glee, Jazz, Dance it Out! and all Galaxy On Broadway classes TK – 4th)
-The Nova #3 Enrichment session begins on Monday, January 28th, 2019
(Look for the Nova #3 brochures during the week of January 7th)
**THERE WILL BE WINTER BREAK CAMP AT WARNER!
Dates: December 17th – 21st
&
January 2nd – 4th
ONLINE REGISTRATION & MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW SOON!
Any questions please call or email the Star Office.
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 the third Tuesday of each month.
Warner What’s Happening Newsletter Submissions:
All newsletter submissions must be approved and emailed to warneravenews@gmail.comby 4:00 p.m. the Friday prior to the following week’s newsletter. I am thankful that tonight is the last night of turkey leftovers.
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!
