Feb 2016 issue celebrates Family Engagement in Feb & all year long #PTA4Kids @CaliforniaPTA 

Decades of research prove family engagement is key to kids’ success in school – and in life. That’s why California State PTA is proudly taking part in National PTA's Take Your Family to School Week February 15 – 19.

• INVOLVEMENT MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE – Research shows family engagement is the number-one factor in student success, so check out ways to get and stay engaged at school, at home -- even on the go!
• PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION IS KEY -- Strong interaction, teamwork and partnership between families and teachers creates the optimal environment for student success. 
• PARENT-ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND – New state laws and standards mean new opportunities for parents to get involved in the education process.

Click image at left to read the issue in English or image at right for Spanish version

@PandaExpress this Wednesday 2/17 (11:00a-9:00p) & @EagleRockElem will earn 20% of receipts

Support Eagle Rock Elementary and enjoy a meal at our local Panda Express this Wednesday, February 17 where from 11:00a - 9:00p they will donate 20% of receipts! Dine in or takeout! 

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 (11:00a - 9:00p)
Panda Express
4947 N Eagle Rock Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 255-2933

117th Annual Golden Dragon Parade/Chinese New Year Festival | Sat 2/13 (12-8) @CCC_LA @LAChinatown

Celebrate the Year of the Red Fire Monkey in Los Angeles Chinatown this Saturday, February 13 from 12:00p until 8:00p with the Golden Dragon Parade taking place from 1pm-3pm (commencing at Hill and Ord Streets and concluding at Broadway and Cesar Chavez). 

Chinese New Year Festival activities will continue until 8:00p at the Central Plaza Stage (New Chinatown) located at 943-951 N. Broadway.

FREE to the public.

Click the banner at left for more information.

In-School Dentist to see children on Wed Feb 10 | Call School office with questions @AmerDentalAssn

February is National Children's Dental Health Month. National Children’s Dental Health observances began with a one-day event in Cleveland, Ohio and a one-week event in Akron, Ohio during February 1941.

Since then, the concept has grown from a two-city event into a nationwide program. The American Dental Association held the first national observance of Children’s Dental Health Day on February 8, 1949. The single day observance became a weeklong event in 1955. And in 1981, the program was extended to a month-long celebration known today as National Children’s Dental Health Month.

Fill out the permission form that was sent home and have your child seen by the in-school dentist on Wednesday, February 10th. If you have questions, call the school and ask about the dental visit on Wednesday.

Follow these links for additional information about Children's Dental Health:

• Children's Dental Health
• Fluoride Status in Your State's Water System
• Seal Out Tooth Decay (Spanish Version)
• Questions About Kids Teeth
• Your Teeth - What is a cavity? What are wisdom teeth?
• What Parents Can Do: School Age Children's Oral Health
• Activity: Oral Health for Kids E-Card
• Activity: Smile Style!
• Lesson Plan: Scientific Concepts for Oral Health
• Lesson Plans: Watch Your Mouth
• Video: Army Dentist

Happy #YearoftheMonkey | Sending you all warm wishes of peace & prosperity | Gung Hay Fat Choy

​According to historical documents, on the day when Shun, who was one of ancient China’s mythological emperors, came to the throne more than 4000 years ago, he led his ministers to worship heaven and earth. From then on, that day was regarded as the first day of the first lunar month in the Chinese calendar. This is the basic origin of Chinese New Year. China adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1911, so Chinese New Year was renamed the Spring Festival.

The red posters with poetic verses on it were initially a type of amulet, but now it simply means good fortune and joy. Various Chinese New Year symbols express different meanings. For example, an image of a fish symbolizes “having more than one needs every year”. A firecracker symbolizes “good luck in the coming year”. The festival lanterns symbolize “pursuing the bright and the beautiful”.

​Learn more

Thursday 1/14/16 (11a-10p) @BigMamasNPapas & @5LineTavern will donate 15% of receipts

Support Eagle Rock Elementary and enjoy a meal at our local Big Mama's & Papa's & 5 Line Tavern this Thursday, January 14 where from 11:00a - 10:00p they will donate 15% of receipts! Eat in, pick up or have BMPP deliver and remember to tell your waiter and drop your receipt in the ERE box!

For online orders please write "EAGLE ROCK ELEMENTARY" in the special requests box

Thursday, January 14, 2016 (11:00a - 10:00p)
BMPP & 5 Line Tavern
2136 Colorado Bl
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 255-8500 

runs from Dec 21, 2015 thru Jan 10, 2016 | Classes resume Mon, January 11, 2016 | See you Next Year!

On behalf of Eagle Rock Elementary PTA, we wish all of our school community a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah. Be safe this holiday season and enjoy this time with all your loved ones. See you next year when classes resume on Monday, January 11, 2016!

returns to Pasadena’s @kidspacemuseum Dec 26 to 30 | Play in Real Snow | Free with Admission @kpcc @kcrw

Celebrate the Season at Kidspace! Break out your mittens, boots, and snow hat for a day of winter wonderland fun! Play in real snow, build a snow family, perfect your snowball making skills, and make snow angels. There will also be snow and winter themed activities throughout Kidspace. Click the banner at right for more information.

Kidspace 
480 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 449-9144

Saturday, Dec. 26 - Sunday, Dec. 27
10:00am - 5:00pm

Monday, Dec. 28 - Wednesday, Dec. 30 
9:30am - 5:00pm

Kidspace Member Preview
Must be current Kidspace members on these dates to get the museum to yourselves one hour before we are open to the public.
Saturday, Dec. 26 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Sunday, Dec. 27 at 9:00am - 10:00am

took place on Monday, Dec 21 at 8:49p PST marking start of Winter with Longest Night/Shortest Day

Late dawn. Early sunset. Short day. Long night. For us in the Northern Hemisphere, the December solstice marks the longest night and shortest day of the year. Meanwhile, on the day of the December solstice, the Southern Hemisphere has its longest day and shortest night. No matter where you live on Earth’s globe, a solstice is your signal to celebrate. Follow this link to learn more.

#LAUSD has announced that all @LASchools and After School Activities will reopen Wednesday 12/16/15

Statement from Superintendent Ramon C. Cortines:

Good evening, Los Angeles Unified Parents and Guardians,

Today has been a difficult day, as L.A. Unified schools were closed for the first time in decades. Thanks to the extraordinary effort by Los Angeles Unified School Police and our law-enforcement partners, all L.A. Unified schools and charters have been inspected and Chief Steven Zipperman has given the all-clear for students to return to campus. Classes and after-school activities will resume tomorrow, December 16.  All staff and students are expected to return.

The District will have crisis counselors available for students and employees who may need additional support. I know that today’s events disrupted the lives of our students, our employees, and our families.  I could not be more grateful for your understanding, trust, and support. When it comes to the well-being of our children, we will never take chances. 

Thank you