SCHOOL UPDATES - WEEK OF 9/24/2023:
NO SCHOOL MONDAY 9/25;
ANNUAL GIVING UPDATE;
MIDDLE SCHOOL SEMINAR 9/26;
COSTUME EXTRAVAGANZA SALE THIS WEEK;
REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM KICKS OFF NEXT WEEK;
AND MORE!
NO SCHOOL MONDAY, 9/25/2023
ANNUAL GIVING UPDATE
We are at the halfway mark with our Annual Giving Drive and are encouraged by our community’s participation and generous donations, but we still have a long way to go. We are at 63% participation school-wide, and our goal is 100%. Let’s make a strong finish Panthers!
● 5 out of 32 classes have reached 100% participation
Every class who gets to 100% participation will have a donut party and your teacher will receive a gift card. Make sure your class hits 100% - click here to see where you stand:
Last year corporate matches brought in over $15,000 from the following companies:
Viacom, Disney, Netflix, Apple, Sony, Bank of America, Ares Management, and Voya Financial. Have you checked with your employer to see if they will match your giving? This is an easy way to boost your donation and help FOT reach our fundraising goal.
You may wonder why Friends of Third is asking you to donate funds. Donations made during Annual Giving funds vital programs ABOVE AND BEYOND what LAUSD provides - technology, science, drama, art, music, campus improvements and more. The suggested donation is $1,250 per student but every meaningful donation, no matter the amount, is appreciated and helps FOT to meet our goal.
You can set up a payment plan that works for your family at: www.friendsofthird.org/donate
Thank you to this week’s donors and the many anonymous donors:
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL MIDDLE SCHOOL SEMINAR
CHECK OUT THE PTA COSTUME EXTRAVAGANZA!
Searching for the perfect Halloween Costume? Search no further than the Third Street First Annual PTA Costume Extravaganza! Our collections have closed and the costume sale will take place at school September 26 - 29, 2023.
REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM KICKS OFF NEXT WEEK
Calling All Third Street Artists! The Reflections Art Program will be kicking off next week and all students are encouraged to participate. This competition, led by the National PTA, fosters creativity and joy through the arts: dance, music, film, photography, literature, and visual arts. This year’s theme is “I am hopeful because…”
Please be on the lookout for the submission form in next week’s email. Click here for more information.
If you have questions or are interested in learning more, reach out to:
Emily James - emilysjames1111@gmail.com or Aashima Rastogi - aashima.rastogi@gmail.com
JMG FALL PROGRAMMING (including a camp while school is closed tomorrow 9/25)
JMG DAY CAMP! SEPTEMBER 25th!
Sports, Arts & Craft, Chess, STEM and more!
8:30a-2:30p
Pan Pacific Park
$140/Student
JMG AFTER SCHOOL FALL SPORTS
(UTK - KINDER & 1st picked up at classroom and walked to 3rd St Field)
Monday - Basketball UTK-5
Sept 11 -Dec 11 (13 Classes)
2:30-3:30p
Last 4 classes will have 15min added on for make up
$296/Student/Season
Tuesday - Multi-sport UTK-5
Sept 5- Dec 12 (15 Classes)
1:30-2:30p
Last 4 classes will have 15min added on for make up
$342/Student/ Season
Wednesday - Soccer UTK-5
Sept 6- Dec 13 (14 Classes)
2:30-3:30p
Last 4 classes will have 15min added on for make up
$319/Student/ Season
REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN!!
MORE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Costume Extravaganza 9/26-9/29/23
Volunteers Needed. SIGN UP
ADDITIONAL UPDATES AND REMINDERS
REMINDER TO COMPLETE YOUR HOUSEHOLD INCOME FORM (HIF)
We still need families to complete a Household Income Form (HIF) for each student enrolled at Third Street. The HIF form can be completed online at https://hif.lausd.net. The information gathered is confidential. Please note that selecting “Decline to complete” counts as NOT completing the form. Regardless of your household income, our school will receive funding for each student based on forms considered complete.
For more information or assistance in completing the HIF form, please email our community rep Sul Lee, sul.lee@lausd.net.
VOLUNTEERING PROCESS REMINDER
We are so excited to involve parents and caregivers in our wonderful school community this year! Please note that each year requires interested individuals submit the application, even if they completed it for prior years.
The requirements for new volunteers are as follows:
1. Register for a LAUSD volunteer account: https://volunteerapp.lausd.net/
2. Upload proof of COVIC-19 vaccination to Daily Pass: https://portal.safetyclouds.org/
3. TB clearance: submit the result (less than 30 days old) to Sul Lee (Rm33)
Every process will be reviewed by the school and LAUSD. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact to Sul Lee, sul.lee@lausd.net.
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, 9/25 Unassigned day - NO SCHOOL
Tuesdays Early dismissal (1:30pm)
Tuesday, 9/26 Middle School Seminar at 8:30am in the Auditorium
Tues-Fri 9/26-9/29 Costume Extravaganza!
Wednesday, 9/27 Korean Chuseok
Friday, 10/6 Coffee with the Principal
Spirit Day - theme is Hat Day
LAST DAY OF THE ANNUAL GIVING DRIVE
Friday, 10/20 Prospective Kinder orientation & tour
ONGOING
Click here to join our PTA and support many initiatives at our school!
Gift your student, teacher, staff something extra special for their birthday this year! Click here to add a shoutout for them on our June Street main entrance marquee!
Want to be involved with Making Caring Common at Third Street? Email Jocelyn at jocelyn@mindovermediapr.com.
Opt in for text or email alerts from our school - See details in this post.
Traffic Safety Volunteers wanted - Traffic Safety Valet Sign Up is encouraged for our 1st through 5th grade families. Each slot is only for 20 minutes and helps our drop offs go smoothly and safely, and enables our school's aides to be on campus helping our students get to class. For more details, please see our Traffic Safety page.
Volunteers Wanted - sign up to help in our classrooms and at events!
Check out our Instagram - Follow us @friendsofthird and connect with our wonderful online school community
Community Meeting Recording - Please click COMMUNITY MEETING for recordings of past meetings
Fundraising Reminders - In case the opportunity presents itself to you and your family, please bookmark our Friends of Third fundraising page for easy reference.
Don't forget you can help our school earn BIG BUCKS by signing up for Ralph's Rewards and selecting Friends of Third (org # YQ077)!
Please take a moment and download the BOX TOPS app and select Third Street Elementary as your school. Then, whenever you buy a product with the BoxTops symbol on it, simply open the app, scan your receipt and BOOM you are ready to earn $$$ our school!
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