August 23, 2021

Greetings CDA Family,

Thank you for the warm welcome and support that I received from you and the Venice community. I feel blessed to have been selected to serve you and your children during this time.

I also appreciate your patience as I learn to navigate new procedures and protocols during this unprecedented pandemic environment. I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of such an active and involved school community.

Our on-campus entry continues to improve each day as we refine and streamline our processes. There have been some very valid concerns brought up regarding this process, and we are working to address your concerns while keeping our school community healthy.

Communication

  • In order to streamline our communication, I am limiting my messages to families to once a week. Please expect a blackboard connection email from the principal every Sunday at 5:30pm. The same email will be posted at cdavenice.org

  • Teachers are also asked to send one email communication per week. Please check with your child’s teacher for the scheduled message.

Covid Tests and the Daily Pass

  • Free COVID testing in the school auditorium continues Monday, August 23rd from 7:30am to 3:30pm. Classes will be tested according to the schedule here.

  • A Daily Pass must be generated prior to entering the school. It is recommended that you generate it before coming to school to help expedite the entry process.

  • In addition to the Mobile Testing Team at our site on Mondays, Free COVID testing is also available at various schools around our area. Please click here for the schedule.

Entry and Dismissal Procedure:

  • School Parking Lots are for Staff Only and will be locked at 7:55am. Per LAUSD policy, all gates must be locked in the morning and remain locked until the end of the day.

  • Appropriate Grade-level gates open at approximately 8am (TK/K students will enter through the TK/K gate; Grades 1 and 4 will enter through the Kickball gate; Grades 2 and 5 will enter through the Garfield gate; and Grade 3 will enter through the Main gate. Click here for the Gate Map.)

  • Students in grades 1-5 who are allowed to enter the school will sit at their appropriate lunch tables and will be directed to go to their classrooms at the 8:10am bell.

  • School starts at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 2:38 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

  • On Tuesdays, school will start at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 1:38 p.m.

  • TK and Kinder classes will stagger entry starting Monday, August 23rd according to the schedule below:

    • 8:00am entry for Ms. Fielding’s TK Class, Mr. Victorin’s K class, and Ms. Lira’s K class.

    • 8:10am entry for Ms. Mead and Ms. Mackavoy

  • Students will use the assigned grade level gate at dismissal. Click here for the Gate Map.

Meals:

  • Students will continue to receive their meals via the cafeteria, or they may bring their lunch from home. Students will eat their lunch at their appropriate tables near the cafeteria, following physical distancing protocols.

  • Any student who forgets to bring their lunch will be able to eat in the cafeteria for free.

  • Please send your child with a reusable water bottle as CDA has purified water dispensers for them to refill so they stay hydrated.

Recess and Lunch Areas

We are refining our recess and lunch routines and procedures and we need your help:

  • Please speak to your child about staying with their class in their assigned eating tables and play areas during recess and lunchtime to ensure safety and minimize contact whenever possible.

  • Please remind your child after eating, students must clean up and wait at their lunch tables until directed to line up by their teachers.

Comprehensive Assessments begins – click here for TK-5 Schedule

  • Assessment is an integral component of all effective instructional programs. Data analysis and the use of data to plan instruction is a critical part of the continuous cycle of improvement. Starting Aug 23, 2021 to Oct 8, 2021, all students will complete the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) Beginning of the Year Assessments.

Afterschool Programs:

  • Beyond the Bell: Youth Services program will offer after school care for grades 2 – 5 for free from dismissal until 6:00 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to participate with friends in activities. Please complete the Beyond the Bell application which is available in the Main office. The library is also open from dismissal to 3:30pm. Please encourage your child to visit the library.

  • Boys and Girls Club of Venice: We encourage families to sign up for the BGCV program to support our BTB and Library programs. This after school program is available to students in grades TK – 5 for a fee. They have partnered with CDA to provide varied programs for the students from dismissal until 6:00 p.m. Click here to find out more information or apply for the program.by contacting Mr. Jose Sanchez, Director, at [email protected].

  • YMCA: We also encourage families to sign up for the YMCA program to support our BTB and Library programs. This after school program is available to all students in grades TK – 5 for a fee. They have partnered with CDA to provide varied programs for the students from dismissal until 6:00 p.m. Click here to find out more information or apply.at www.ymcala.org/childcare.

Back to School Night

Currently entry to campus is limited to students and staff only.

  • Back to School Night will take place on Zoom Thursday August 26 at 5:00pm.

  • I will address families at 5:00 PM using the Zoom webinar room: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/81740080201.

  • Grades TK-2 teachers will present by Zoom from 05:25 – 06:00 PM

  • Grades 3-5 teachers will present by Zoom from 06:10 – 06:45 PM.

  • Teachers will provide their Zoom links

I want to thank all our Teachers and Aides for troubleshooting, problem solving, and collaborating to ensure the safety of our students.

Feedback or suggestions are always welcome as we work to improve the student experience during this critical time. Please feel free to reach out to me through email or by phone (310) 822-8215.

Sincerely,

Principal Salvador

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