September
September 2021
We extend a cordial welcome to you this school year. We are looking forward to a productive and rewarding year for all our students at Plainview Academic Charter Academy. Our aim is to provide the best educational environment possible for each child to reach their maximum potential and to develop an appreciation of learning and respect for excellence in performance.
Please read the monthly Pioneer Press carefully so you will be informed about our school programs, events, holidays, and changes in schedules. A paper copy will come home with your child the first of every month.
NO SCHOOL – Parents, remember there is no school on Friday, September 3, Monday, September 6, Tuesday, September 7, and Thursday, September 16, 2021.
PICTURE DAY – Our Fall picture day will be Tuesday, September 13, 2021. ALL students will have their photo taken and parents will have the option to purchase photo packets.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT – This year, Back to school night will be virtual via zoom. It will take place from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Your child’s teacher will provide you with the zoom information.
GOVERNANCE COUNCIL – The function of this Governance Council is to evaluate the needs of the students and the school, its’ programs and make appropriate decisions regarding them. You are most welcome to attend Council meetings and make recommendations for the School
Plan for Student Achievement and Local Control Funding Plan. There are 5 slots for parents to sit on the council. Parents are voted in at the election meeting. The orientation and & election meeting will be on Tuesday, September 15, 2021 at 8:30 am, via zoom.
Zoom Meeting: 225 890 7819 Passcode: 380622
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADVISORY COUNCIL – These meetings are held to address and discuss the needs and progress of our English Language Learners with parents. Meeting notifications will be sent home and posted in front of the school. All parents are welcome to attend. The orientation and election meeting will be on Friday, September 17, 2021 at 8:30 am via zoom. If your child is an English Learner or if you are interested, please join us.
Zoom Meeting: 225 890 7819 Passcode: 380622
REGULAR SCHOOL HOURS -
Gate Opens 7:30 a.m.
First Bell K-5 8:05 – Students line up
Instructional Day 8:10 a.m. – 2:34 p.m.
SAFETY TO AND FROM SCHOOL – The school office opens at 7:30 AM, children should not arrive before 7:30 AM. Parents should determine the shortest and safest route for their children to walk to school. Safety rules should be thoroughly discussed (including crossing streets at intersections only) so it is completely understood by your child. If you drive your child to school, please use the front of the school to drop off your child. The staff parking lot and driveways are off-limits for this purpose and only employees may park in the parking lot. Please obey the traffic and parking signs. DO NOT park in the bus zone. Remember to be aware of your surrounding and watch out for the children.
AFTER SCHOOL PLAYGROUND – As of August 16, 2021, the playground will be open on school days until 6:00 PM for students who are 2nd grade and above. The Los Angeles Unified School District’s Youth Services Section provides supervised recreational and educational activities after school each day at no charge to students. The playground, on occasion, may be closed due to the absence of supervision or school schedule changes. Your child should have an emergency back up plan in case the playground is closed.
This is not a child-care program. It is a permissive recreation program and parents are not required to sign their child out. Students arrive and leave as they please, and participation is a privilege. Students must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with the rules and regulations of our school and playground. Please note that the Youth Services playground program closes promptly at 6:00 PM. No staff is scheduled after that time. It is the parent’s responsibility to provide appropriate supervision for his/her child at the close of the program to ensure their safety and well-being. The playground is closed for ALL school and legal holidays.
Woodcraft Rangers - Woodcraft Rangers is a nonprofit organization which receives financial support from federal and state funds, grants, and individual donations, to provide an after-school program and activities. Students must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with the rules and regulations of our school.
This program serves Transitional Kindergarten through fifth grade. There are limited spaces available in all grade levels and students may be put on a wait list. If you are interested in this program, contact Ms. Ana during her office hours, between 12 and 6 pm.
Ms. Ana's phone # (213) 328-4300
PUPIL ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE - California State Law requires every child of school age to attend school unless ill. When returning from an absence, the child must present a written note from his/her parent or from their doctor, stating their full name, cause/reason of the absence, and date of the absence. Coming in late or leaving early counts against your child’s attendance. All students and staff automatically participate in the “I Rise. I Attend. I Matter.” District attendance program.
RELEASE OF CHILDREN DURING SCHOOL HOURS - For the protection of your child, children cannot be released by teachers during school hours without the approval of the principal. If it is necessary for your child to be excused, it is essential that you call for him/her by 2:00 pm, come into the school office, and provide valid picture identification. Children cannot be released during school hours based on a telephone call or note. Children may only be released to the parent or person listed on the Emergency Information Card. No child may be released to any person under the age of 18 or to someone without proper identification.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION - Emergency information must be on file with the school. Emergency Information cards have been sent home. Parents must keep this information up to date by informing the school immediately of changes in phone numbers, addresses, and contacts. Children will be released only to those people who are indicated on their emergency card and have a valid photo I.D. to verify their identity.
You can access your child’s emergency information on the Parent Portal. You can set-up or access your account by using the link in the Resource section at the bottom of the home page.
EMERGENCY DISPERSAL PLAN - If a serious emergency arises, all children will be kept at school until released by their teacher to a parent or designated adult as shown on the Emergency Card. The reunion gate is the back gate on Jayseel Street. In our plan, should the emergency continue, children would eventually be moved to Verdugo Hills High School, or other LAUSD designated location, which will serve as an extended emergency site until ALL children are reunited with their families.
HOMEWORK - Homework is an essential part of our program and is assigned daily. Generally, no homework is assigned on weekends or holidays. Homework is a "follow-up" of a lesson that has previously been taught in class and assigned to reinforce, maintain, enrich, or extend fundamental skills. Scheduling of homework will vary with grade level and subjects. Some assignments will be long-term projects that the student will have to complete at home. IF YOUR CHILD DOES NOT BRING HOMEWORK HOME FOR SEVERAL DAYS, PLEASE CHECK WITH THE TEACHER.
GENERAL HOMEWORK TIME ALLOCATION: Kindergarten - 15 to 20 minutes a day, Grades 1 & 2 - 30 to 35 minutes a day, Grades 3 & 4 - 35 to 45 minutes a day, Grade 5 - 50 to 60 minutes a day. All students should read or be read to daily.
BACKPACKS ARE CURRENTLY BEING ALLOWED – Please monitor your child’s backpack and make sure only school items are in it. No toys are allowed at school. Please see that all of your child's belongings, including coats, lunch pails, paper lunch bags, raincoats, sweaters, and other items are labeled with your child's full name and room number. This eliminates confusion when students have identical items and helps in retrieving items from the lost and found.
DRESS CODE – Students must wear their uniform colors daily, except on Free Dress Fridays.
PLAINVIEW STUDENTS SHOULD NOT:
Wear shoes with high heels, poor traction or open toe, because these can be dangerous for children who must play daily on the yard and participate in physical education. Comfortable, closed toe shoes such as sneakers are recommended for student use.
Wear hats inside the classroom or headbands on their forehead. Wear short shorts, midriffs, sandals, tube tops, and/or spaghetti strap clothes. Wear make-up to school.
EXPECTATIONS
GENERAL SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS:
Students, parents and staff will:
1. Be courteous and respectful to everyone on campus.
2. Take responsibility for the cleanliness of the bathroom, campus, and playground at all times.
3. Use appropriate, respectful, school language.
4. Strive for student achievement.
School Police - (213) 625- 6631. Please use this number to report vandalism, burglary, and other acts of suspicious nature during non-school hours.