November 6, 2024

  • PTO President: Alex Berger (president@melrosepto.org)
    • Annual Giving exceeded goals
      • Mad Science Assemblies “Gas Works” in celebration this Fri Nov 8
      • Next fundraiser is Melrose Games in the Spring
    • Harvest Festival
      • Thank you to volunteers
    • Community Coffee Hour this Friday November 8
      • Help with additional Harvest Festival cleanup afterwards
    • Outdoor Movie Night, Thurs Nov 21st at 7pm
      • Bring blankets, chairs, warm clothing
    • Community Cookie Hour, Friday December 6th
    • Next PTO Meeting / Chat with the Principal Wednesday, January 15th at 5pm
  • Mr. Needleman
    • All volunteers must officially register at volunteerapp.lausd.net
      • We allow one day volunteer opportunity before you submit TB test results
    • Spring Beautification January 25th 9-11am
      • Painting, trash cleanup, etc
    • Winter Performances Dec 12th 8:30am & 1pm, Dec 13th 8:30am
      • 40 mins to an hour
      • Theme is “Peace & Harmony”
      • All grades participate
    • Lost iPads $351 replacement cost
    • Can’t connect to wifi at home? Call 213-443-1300
    • Supporting Student Mental Health: LAUSD is providing a phone-free (and smart watch-free) school day November 2024
      • Research shows that youth are already experiencing poor mental health and greater risk of cyberbullying, body image, eating disorder, and poor sleep
      • New policy coming in January: students may not use cellular phone during school hours (including recess or lunch). Devices must be turned off and/or stored away.
        • The policy also applies to devices that provide similar functionality to a smartphone, such as a smart watch, earbud and smart glasses
        • If students need to call home, they can go into the front office and ask to do so
      • In an emergency, kids can use their phone and school will notify you.
      • Magnetic pouches will be provided by schools to store technology
    • Cheesecake fundraiser pickup on Nov 12th in the auditorium
    • “Computer Science for Good” Program provided laser printer, 3D printer, two 50” TVs
      • Ms. Bertuccelli is looking for parent volunteers to help the school figure out how to use this equipment and/or start after-school programming 
    • Lost & Found items will be donated on/around winter break
    • Parent Conference Week November 12-18
      • Minimum days that week Wed, Thurs, Fri & following Monday dismissal at 12:54
      • Tues is 1:30 dismissal
      • Busses will arrive early and after school starts early
      • Recess and lunch still occur