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Consider supporting the variety or programs brought to you by the Eagle Rock Elementary PTA by making a tax-deductible contribution to help continued funding of such programs as the California Dance Institute (CDI), Occidental Children's Theater, After School Arts Workshops and so many more.

You can make a difference in the educational experience of your child and their peers by supporting these and more programs designed to enrich all of our children's academic adventures here at Eagle Rock Elementary.

Click here or on our PayPal Button to  make your tax-deductible donation and thank you for your generous support!

We also encourage you to find a way for your family, your company or your organization to come together to give something more. Then tell everyone you can about how you are giving. Be a part of this national celebration of our great tradition of generosity while supporting other non-profit organizations!

#LAUSD Technology Project | Seeking Community Input | Please share your voice #CCSS #CommonCore

Past PTA President and current Webmaster/Social Media Chair, Alex Candelaria is one of two Parent Members on the LAUSD Common Core Technology Project (CCTP) Ad Hoc Committee. The committee was created to increase transparency, make Board members more accessible to the public, and provide all LAUSD community members a chance to have their voices heard regarding the $1B roll out, using voter approved bonds, of iPads & potentially other technology to all LAUSD students, teachers and staff.

In the interest of harnessing the voice of our community we've created the following email address ([email protected]) for receipt of comments, questions and concerns on this very public debate being waged to then be assembled as best as possible to present to the committee at Board Meetings. We will do our best to capture all comments and are considering additional means of providing feedback (separate blog posts, webpage or other means).  Your input is important and greatly appreciated!

For additional information please visit: http://cctp-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com/Facts

Want to hear the latest about the Common Core Technology Project (CCTP)? Follow this link to sign up for their monthly newsletter.

The Common Core Technology Project will support student achievement and learning of the new Common Core State Standards and the knowledge and 21st century skills needed for students to graduate high school college and career ready. Through the Common Core Technology Project, LAUSD will equip classrooms with up-to-date technology and provide every student with access to a personal computing device to allow for more individualized instruction.

available Oct 1 | Choose up to 3 options | Deadline Nov 15 5:00p | @LAUSDGATE @LASchools

The 2014-2015 CHOICES BROCHURE is available TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013! Deadline: Friday November 15, 2013 by 5:00p. Three different programs are available through eCHOICES: Magnet, Permit with Transportation (PWT), No Child Left Behind - Public School Choice (NCLB-PSC). 

eChoices Online Application (Link Available on Oct 1).  
eChoices Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

CHOICES BROCHURES will also be available at all LAUSD schools, Educational Service Centers (ESC), LAUSD Headquarters, Parent Community Services Branch (PCSB) and Los Angeles City Libraries. 

Brochure-English | Brochure-Spanish | Brochure-Tagalog | Brochure-Korean

https://echoicesapplication.lausd.net/

21MM U.S. kids get free/reduced-priced lunch | Only 1/2 get breakfast, even though eligible

Please join Mrs. Stephanie Leach, Principal as she leads a conversation regarding Breakfast in the Classroom (BIC), later this morning, September 11th in the Multi-Purpose Room at 8:15a. Please come for answers to your many questions!

Breakfast in the Classroom (BIC) will begin for everyone at Eagle Rock Elementary on September 23rd. Our school or any other school for that matter cannot opt-out; however, participation is not mandatory as no student is ever required to take any meal offered by LAUSD Food Services Division (breakfast or lunch). 

LAUSD has a total K-12 enrollment of 664,233 students (as of Oct 2011), second to NYC of whom there are:

• Low-Income Students: 450,394
• School Breakfast Participation: Low-Income Students: 124,426
• School Lunch Participation: Low-Income Students: 238,173
• % of Low-Income Students Who Participate in School Breakfast: 28%
• % of Low-Income Students Who Participate in School Lunch: 53%
• Source: BreakfastFirst.org
  

This leaves over 300,000 students (up to 400,000 depending on the data sources) throughout our school community (Eagle Rock and beyond) that are potentially not having breakfast...which is the target audience.  Additionally, this is district wide, K-12 so even our older students can get access to nutrition if they can't at home, whatever the reason.

According to the LAUSD, many teachers are using this "breakfast time" for business as usual, like collecting homework and taking attendance while others use it to teach students about health/nutrition, sustainability and recycling or simply having the kids read or do other school work.

Whether these are the most nutritionally valuable foods to eat depends on our views as parents; however, LAUSD adopted the USDA Healthier US Challenge nutrition standards – the program promoted by First Lady Michelle Obama in Let’s Move campaign to reduce childhood obesity.  Interested to know what's being served? You can always access the school menu here. 

Lastly, food waste can be minimized once the program is implemented at ERE, considering that the number of meals served will be adjusted as student participation is assessed.

Please click the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) to learn more...

Eagle Rock Elementary can receive up to $10K from @Target for supplies. Vote Today & Share the Love https://givewith.target.com/school/32284 

With your help, Target is giving away up to $5 million in support to K-12 schools. Please vote now and share this generous gift from Target!

Parents and guardians can submit a meal application ONLINE to be processed within 24 hours.

Last year’s meal benefit status is valid through the month of September. 

If you do not have access to the internet please come to the main office for a paper application, or someone will assist you with accessing an online application.  Meal applications must be completed regardless of eligibility or family income, and need to be completed by every single family.  

You will not have to fill out a paper application and mail it or hand it over to the Food services Manager at your child’s school. Click here to access the online meal application. 

Without the meal applications we are at risk of losing critical funding from the federal government; please remember that the information you provide is confidential. Only one application per family is required. 

Last year’s meal benefit status is valid through the month of September.  If you do not know your eligibility, please send a sack lunch, or money ($1.00 for breakfast & $1.50 for lunch), until your eligibility status is determined.  Every effort is made to process meal applications within 24 to 48 hours. Families may purchase meals in advance for reduced price or full price meals to avoid having students carry cash daily.  This can be done electronically at http://cafe-la.lausd.net/  or the cafeteria manager will assist you in adding money to your child’s meal account before or after school. All outstanding balances must be paid at the beginning of the school year.

Breakfast is served daily from 7:40 a.m. to 7:55 a.m.  It is also served during Recess. September 11, 2013 Breakfast in the Classroom will be introduced to all students.

If you have any questions about our meal program, please call the Cafeteria Manager at (323) 255-8273. Monthly menus will be sent with the Family Newsletter and will be available on our website.

Support #EagleRock Elementary by donating copy paper 5/31-6/7. We're on campus today Sat, 6/1 (8-11)

Thank you in advance for your generous support! Every ream makes a difference!

Support #Moore response by texting REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10 or at www.redcross.org

Red Cross
The Red Cross has set up shelters, but said they’re still assessing the greatest needs. In the short term, they ask that you donate to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund by sending a text message. Text the word REDCROSS to 90999. As in the case with other donations via mobile phone, the donation will show up on your wireless bill. The Red Cross also suggests giving blood at a local hospital or the community blood bank. To donate online go to American Red Cross.

Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is organizing disaster response units to serve hard-hit areas in central Oklahoma, including Moore, where it is sending mobile kitchens that can serve meals to 2,500 people a day.

Supporters can donate online via the organization's website at SalvationArmyUSA.org. You can also text the word STORM to 80888 to make a $10 donation via cellphone.

If you want to send a check, the Salvation Army asks that you put the words "Oklahoma Tornado Relief" on the check, and mail it to: The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 12600, Oklahoma City, OK., 73157. Phone: 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769).

United Way of Central Oklahoma
A disaster relief fund is being activated as of May 21 so that individuals can specifically donate to tornado relief-and-recovery efforts. Their website states that the best way to help is to make financial contributions. Donations can be made online at United Way of Central Oklahoma’s Disaster Relief Fund is open. Checks, with a notation of "May Tornado Relief" can also be sent to the United Way of Central Oklahoma, P.O. Box 837, Oklahoma City, OK , 73101.

Feeding America
Through its network of more than 200 food banks, Feeding America, whose mission is to "feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks," will deliver truckloads of food, water and supplies to communities in in Oklahoma, and will also "set up additional emergency food and supply distribution sites as they are needed." Phone: 1-800-910-5524.

Please join us Saturday, 4/27 (9:00a) at #EagleRock HS for the annual 24 Hour Relay to Fight Cancer!

A big THANK YOU to our very own Dan and Nancy Marfisi who have volunteered to lead our Eagle Rock Elementary Team during the 24 Hour Relay.  We’re very near our goal of raising $1,000 so consider making a donation today by clicking here.  

Interested in joining the Team? Can you spare some time and support us on that day? 

Here is a link to an hour-by-hour online signup sheet to walk with us this Saturday @ Eagle Rock High football field.

WALKING SCHEDULE:
http://doodle.com/a4byuezecrecm5b4

DONATE:
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=48873&pg=team&team_id=1335003

Please contact Dan & Nancy Marfisi at (323) 333-9447 or email them at [email protected] for more information.

Thank you all for your support in this great cause!