Heat Wave Warning

As most of you know - it's HOT out there! The heat will continue throughout the week, so please make sure your kids are prepared with appropriate clothing, sunscreen, hats and water. We will do our part to make sure they stay as cool as possible inside.

Monday, October 5th
School Pictures
Don't forget to comb their hair this Monday and practice those smiles, because Monday is school picture day! Order forms went home in backpacks last week, so be sure to send them back if you want to order.

Tuesday, October 6th
Morning Marketplace
8:00 AM
Stop by the double doors Tuesday morning for our Morning Coffee Marketplace! Come say hi, learn more about the upcoming Halloween Carnival, grab a cup of iced coffee and a donut — everything is free. FOG would love to see you!

Vision Screenings
Vision2Learn will be on our campus to offer every student a free vision exam. Two weeks from now, students who failed the exam will be offered free exams and free prescription eyeglasses. You don't need to do anything for your child to receive these services, but if you'd like to OPT OUT so your child does NOT receive the service, please pick up a form from the front office.

Early dismissal
1:43 PM
Every Tuesday is an early dismissal!

Thursday, October 8th
eChoices/GATE meeting #2
8:30 AM in the auditorium
If you missed our first Echoices/GATE meeting, this is your second chance. Come find out more about how to apply to magnet programs (like our Integrated Arts magnet!), affiliated charters and all options offered through LAUSD's eChoices. You can also learn more about the Gifted and Talented Education program. Our meeting is this Thursday at 830 in the auditorium, but you are also invite to attend LAUSD Region West's Choices Fair on Tuesday, October 6th, from 4-6 PM at LA High School.

Friday, October 9th
Minimum Day - 1:08 Dismissal
Dismissal is at 1:08 PM this Friday! After-school programs continue as usual.

REMINDERS

Gardner Green every Wednesday!
Don't forget to bring your CLEANED OUT aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles for recycling and place them at the glass doors or Gardner gate at drop off. The Green Team will take it to be recycled and get cash back for Gardner. Please be respectful and make sure it's cleaned out. Help Gardner AND the planet!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Coming Up Next

  OCTOBER 13TH - Prospective Parent Tour #2
  OCTOBER 14TH - Family Dinner Night at Chipotle
OCTOBER 15TH - FoG meeting
OCTOBER 15TH - Great American Shake-out