#meteor shower to peak 11/18 (midnight-dawn) Follow these links to learn more #Astronomy @earthskyscience

The famous Leonid meteor shower peaks between midnight and dawn on November 18. The morning before might be good, too. Here’s all you need to know to watch.

• Everything you need to know: Leonid meteor shower  (Earthsky.org)
  
• What is a Meteor Shower? (NASA)

November’s wonderful Leonid meteor shower happens every year at this time, as our world moves through space. It occurs when Earth crosses the orbital path of Comet Tempel-Tuttle, which, like all comets, litters its orbit with bits of debris. It’s when this comet debris enters Earth’s atmosphere, and vaporizes, that we see the Leonid meteor shower.

In 2015, the peak night of the shower is expected from midnight to dawn on Wednesday morning (November 18). Although this shower is known for its periodic storms, no Leonid storm is expected this year. The waxing moon will set in the evening hours, so moonlight will not obstruct this year’s Leonid shower. Also, it’ll be fun to look for the planet Jupiter, which shines in front of the constellation Leo this year. Watch for the Leonids on the mornings of November 17 and 18! The mornings before and after the peak might feature meteors as well, as we pass through the Leonid meteor stream in space.

Celebrate benefits of International Education & Exchange (11/16-11/20) @ECAatState @StateDept

International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States. Click the banner for more.

(11/16-11/20) Natl Ed Assoc 94th Annual celebration of Public Education #aew2015 @NEAToday

The National Education Association's 94th annual American Education Week—November 16-20, 2015—presents all Americans with an opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring every child receives a quality education. NEA's AEW tagline, "Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility," reflects NEA's vision of calling upon all Americans to do their part in making public schools great for every child so that they can grow and achieve in the 21st century.

• Family and Community Engagement 
  
• Transforming Teaching and Learning 
  
• Materials: Ads, Web Banners, Posters, Hand Out Cards
  

Do your part 11/15 & every day & make the pledge #IWillRecycle #KeepAmericaBeautiful @kabtweet

America Recycles Day, a program of Keep America Beautiful, is a nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States and observed on November 15. 

Aquarium of the Pacific | this Friday 11/13 (6:00p-9:00p) & most Fridays #FREE @AquariumPacific

The public is invited to get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators at the Aquarium of the Pacific for FREE during Shark Lagoon Nights. Guests will have the opportunity to touch bamboo sharks and see large sharks such as sandtigers as well as rays in the Aquarium’s Shark Lagoon.

Please note that while it is almost every Friday, some Fridays are excluded. Please check the dates for availability. Shark Lagoon Nights are weather-dependent and can be canceled due to inclement weather. Only Shark Lagoon is open and available for guests during these free events. Please call for more information.

Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 590-3100

Wed 11/11 @LASchools closed to observe holiday in honor of all the men and women veterans of all wars

LAUSD schools will be closed next Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.” (Learn More)

Congratulations! @EagleRockElem ranks 7th across +700 @LASchools for Arts Programming @LATimes @LATeducation

Our very own Eagle Rock Elementary not only received an "A" score but was tied for 7th in the district out of a total 507 elementary schools! Congratulations to our school community for all the hard work that has earned such recognition!

A Los Angeles Times analysis that used L.A. Unified's data to assign letter grades to arts programs shows that only 35 out of more than 700 schools would get an "A." Those high-performing schools offered additional instruction through community donations, had more teachers and a greater variety of arts programs than most of the district's campuses.

L.A. Times Article

Night of Big Dreams | 11/07 6:00p-10:00p | Annual #SilentAuction #Fundraiser for @EagleRockElem @EREEF90041

It's time for the Night of Big Dreams (NOBD). Our friends at EREEF will once again host their annual SIlent Auction Fundraiser this Saturday, November 7 from 6:00p-10:00p at XIX Studios (3650 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90065)

Tickets:

• Entry: $15 at the door ($10 presale)
  
• Food: $10 each
  
• Drink: $5 each (or 5 for $20)
  

A ticket package is available for $45 ($40 presale) which includes 2 Entry, 2 Food & 2 Drinks Tickets.

All proceeds go directly to Eagle Rock Elementary in support of S.T.E.A.M. enrichment so come and have a great evening and do some good for your favorite school at the same time!

Please email [email protected] for additional information

Childcare is available for $10 per child (ages 3-15 years) at Eagle Rock Recreation Center (1100 Eagle Vista Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90041). Please RSVP to Eagle Rock Recreation Center beginning November 2, but no later than two days before the event.

(323) 257-5948 Rec. Center
(323) 341-5658 Child Care
email: [email protected]

• Release forms will be signed at the time of drop-off
• There is a 5 minute grace period at the end of the program
• Children picked up after this time are subject to a $20 late pick up fee.

Register now for "Grasp the CAASPP: California's New Assessments and Your Child" #PTA4Kids @CaliforniaPTA

What do the new Smarter Balanced assessments mean for your child's education?  What can you learn from your child's score report?  How are assessments used to enhance learning?  Get your questions answered and learn where to find excellent resources on assessments for parents and PTAs. 

Choose from two convenient webinar options: 

• Thursday, November 5 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Register)
• Monday, November 9 at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Register)

 
Once registered, you will receive an email confirming your registration and the information you will need to join the webinar. We look forward to your participation! 

Our annual Autumn @Scholastic #BOGO Book Fair is back (Nov 16-Nov 20 8:30a-2:30p in Rm 3) @EagleRockElem

PTA’s 2015-2016 Eagle Rock Elementary Fall Book Fair returns Monday, November 16th - Friday, November 20th from 8:30a - 2:30p in Room 3 (across from Main Office)

Have you been wondering how you might get a little more involved with the school community?  The Book Fair is a great opportunity; please take a minute to sign up for a two hour volunteer slot.  It is the amazing help of all of our parent volunteers taking time out of their busy schedules that makes our Book Fair so successful year after year.  Classrooms visit all day, but the busiest time is after school from 12:30-2:30.  Please note the book fair runs during our parent teacher conference week when school is dismissed early.  

Sign up for a volunteer time slot and thank you in advance!