Free Summer Lunch Program Offered at La Ballona Elementary School Because our kids need to remain healthy, connected, safe and “whole” during the summer months, CCUSD has created a free lunch program complete with a variety of daily activities for students under 18!

What: Free Summer Lunch and More (the “more” is the real fun part – books, board games, special guests, arts and crafts, physical activities, etc.)

Where: La Ballona Elementary School

When: Monday – Friday, June 13 – July 29 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch 11:30 am – 1 pm Activities No program on Monday, July 4

Who: Anyone under the age of 18 (no forms to fill out, no eligibility exercises, etc.)

Why: It has been proven that some students not only miss out on meaningful growth opportunities in the summer, but actually regress and lose academic, social and behavioral skills. This opportunity to eat a free healthy meal becomes even more impactful with the opportunities for students to learn, play games, connect with peers, connect with caring adults, participate in a summer reading program, learn a new skills, etc.

The site will be closed on July 4. Please note that all food must be eaten on site and for teens and children only, not adults. In addition to lunch a variety of fun special events and activities are planned daily from 11:30am – 1:00pm. The calendar of events and activities will be posted on the CCUSD and the LaBallona websites, as well as at the site. Parents are encouraged to stay, play and partake in interactive activities with their child(ren) for the activity hour. The site will be open to the public daily beginning at 11:30am and will close at 1pm.

For more information, please call (310) 849-1731

BOOK DONATIONS SOUGHT

CCUSD is also accepting book donations for use in the summer lunch program. Donations of used and new age-appropriate books can be made at any CCUSD school office through the end of May.

If you have children who have outgrown their books, this is a great way to make sure those books get used over and over again by students who need them.

Sharefest Work Day Helps Make OverEl Rincon Elementary SchoolOn Saturday April 30, hundreds of people associated with the non-profit Sharefest descended upon El Rincon Elementary School to repaint buildings, restripe the playground athletic facilities, clear up overgrown landscape areas, mulch planters, reseed lawn areas, revitalize the entry planter, paint various projects on the playground and on the campus and perform general cleanup as requested by the school staff.

The work was accomplished via the labor provided by supportive subcontractors, Balfour Beatty employees, CCUSD consultants, students from Culver City High School, District staff and concerned parents.

“This is an incredible example of Success for All, Takes Us All,” said Superintendent Dave LaRose. “Partners like Balfour-Beatty are truly are part of the Culver City family. We are grateful for their leadership in making this ‘make-over’ event possible!”

Balfour Beatty Construction, the District’s construction management firm overseeing the Measure CC bond projects, spearheaded the effort for the Sharefest Work Day, which also occurred at schools in the Redondo Beach, Torrance and Wiseburn School Districts.

“The Sharefest Workday provides us with the opportunity to inspire, to connect, and brighten the future of the kids and communities we serve,” said Balfour Beatty Vice President Gil Fullen. “We get to live our purpose out loud by being a Relentless Ally for the success of each and every dream we are entrusted to build, and it’s both amazing and humbling to be part of this.”

The El Rincon project is part of an annual event organized by Sharefest.

“Every year, we are amazed by the powerful stories that happen when businesses, nonprofits, churches, and individuals come together on Workday with a common goal, to help improve our schools and communities,” said Chad Mayer, Sharefest Executive Director. “The transformations create a renewed sense of pride in the places we gather and learn.”

With a vision to create an imprint of lasting positive change in our community, Sharefest began as a simple idea to leverage a community’s assets through the creation of working coalitions, growing local leaders, equipping interested youth and fostering volunteerism utilizing established community organizations. Rather than just coming in from the outside and encourage a community to be a consumer of services, Sharefest collaborates with communities to help themselves, developing ownership.

Sharefest focuses on mentoring youth to develop the leaders of tomorrow, fostering volunteerism in the community through service projects in specific points of influence including schools, parks and community programs, and establishing working coalitions made up of city leaders, schools, businesses and the faith community.

Since 2003, Sharefest has mobilized 50,000 volunteers to complete nearly 2,500 Workday projects, saving cities and schools throughout the Los Angeles area more than $10 million.

For more information about Sharefest, please visit www.sharefestinc.com.

Like Us on FacebookCulver City Unified School District has launched its new Facebook page(www.facebook.com/culvercityschools/), where users can get the latest school information. Be sure to like us and participate in the conversation about the great things happening in our district. See you on-line!

Lin Howe Names One of California’s Academic Achieving Schools Congratulations to Linwood E. Howe Elementary School, one of California’s newest Academic Achieving Schools!

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today announced additional honors for 496 of the 779 elementary schools that were recognized as Gold Ribbon Schools last month, including Lin Howe, a Gold Ribbon School that is also a Title I school and was recognized today as an Academic Achieving School. This distinction is given only to schools receiving federal Title I funds that aid in meeting the educational needs of students living at or below the poverty level.

“I’m delighted to honor these schools and programs, which are doing a tremendous job preparing our students for 21st century opportunities and graduating lifelong learners in the process,” Torlakson said.

The 2016 Elementary Gold Ribbon Schools as well as the 2016 Exemplary Program recipients, Title I Academic Achieving Schools, 2016 Green Ribbon Schools, 2016 Civic Learning Award Schools, and the National Blue Ribbon Schools from 2015 will be honored in May and June during regional ceremonies held in Santa Clara, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Visalia, and Sacramento.

Project Prom Needs Your Help! Volunteers and Donations Can Make Memories for CCHS StudentsWant to help some CCHS students feel like a princess or a prince for Prom? Then please make a donation to Project Prom run by Culver Closet at CCHS. Now in its third year, this great event helps find clothing, shoes, and accessories for that special night. And for the women, hair stylists and make-up artists to help them shine!

Project Prom is asking for the following:

Volunteers to help set up and clean up.Clothing: dresses, tuxes, men’s suits, dress shoes for boys and girls, accessories such as evening bags and jewelry.Easy finger foodMonetary donations

Last year, Project Prom served 55 low-income students, and this year organizers expect more.

Sponsors so far include –Smashbox Make-up Artists – 8 volunteers whose time is being paid for by SmashboxDevaChan Hair Salon, CC – 2 hair stylistsAcademy of Beauty, CC – several advanced studentsAlisha Martin, professional hair stylistHolly Gable, professional photographer (www.hollygablephotography.com) – Portraits and documentation of eventEunice VInes – flower donation and arrangements for decorationsCulver City Women’s Club – donation of shoes, jewelry, handbags, misc. accessoriesJanet and Jerry Chabola – 50 sandwiches from Sorrento’s Italian Market

Add your name to the list!

Thanks in advance to everyone community who steps up to make this day special for our Culver City High School students! Contact Adrienne Madrid, CCHS Career Counselor and Service Learning Coordinator, for more information: (310) 842-4200 ext. 3313 or adriennemadrid@ccusd.org.

Sustainability Committee Announces Recycling Contest Winners The CCUSD Environmental Sustainability Committee has announced the winners of its Recycling Competition:

• La Ballona will receive $500 and first prize Green5 Certificate

• Lin Howe, El Rincon, El Marino and Farragut elementary schools will each will be recognized for particular aspects of their efforts via a Green5 certificate

• Culver City Middle School and Culver City High School will split the $500 award and will be recognized with certificates for their student and staff leadership efforts

• Culver Park High School will be recognized for its support of Farragut

• Office of Child Development will receive $250 for its remarkable efforts, including participation and reduction of landfill waste.

Awards will be presented to each school in the coming days! Way to go, and thank you to all the schools’ students, parents, teachers and staff for making sustainability a priority!

CCMS Invites You to “The Little Mermaid” Check out this student-run production created by Culver City Middle Schoolers. The show, produced and directed by students, will be performed at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 6 and at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 at Robert Frost Auditorium, 4601 Elenda Street.

Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the door.

District Seeks Members for Bond Oversight Committee and Community Budget Advisory CommitteeThe Board of Education of Culver City Unified School District is seeking a qualified, interested individual to serve on a committee of community leaders currently serving as the Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (“CBOC”) for the District’s Measure CC school facilities bond program.

Applications are being accepted by Culver City Unified School District until 4:30 PM on Friday, May 27, 2016. Late applications may not be accepted.

The Appointee will be appointed to serve from the date of appointment until October 31, 2017, and will be eligible for reappointment by the Board of Education for a second and third two-year term.

The appointee will be expected to strictly adhere to the provisions of the Committee Ethics Policy Statement and to attend a Brown Act / AB1234 (Ethics) training at a date and time to be determined.

The following constituencies are represented:

• Business Representative• Senior Citizen Group Representative• Taxpayer Organization Member• Parent or Guardian of Child Enrolled in District• Parent or Guardian of Child Enrolled in District & Active in a Parent-Teacher

Organization• Two (2) At-Large Community Members

The Appointment for this opening is tentatively scheduled to be considered by the Board of Education during a regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Applicants are encouraged to attend this meeting.

Additional information and applications are available in person during business hours from Culver City Unified School District’s Business Services Department, located on the second floor at the District Office located at 4034 Irving Place, Culver City, CA; or may be requested by phoning (310) 842-4220 Ext. 4226, or can be obtained on the School District’s website (www.ccusd.org). Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Completed applications should be sent or faxed to the Business Services Department of Culver City Unified School District or emailed to mikereynolds@ccusd.org by 4:30 PM on Friday, May 27, 2016.

The Board of Education of Culver City Unified School District is also seeking qualified, interested individuals to serve on a committee of community leaders currently serving as the Community Budget Advisory Committee (“CBAC”).

Applications are being accepted by Culver City Unified School District until 4:30 PM on Friday, May 27, 2016. Late applications may not be accepted.

The Appointees will be appointed to serve from July 1, 2016 until June 30, 2018, and will be eligible for reappointment by the Board of Education for a second and third two-year term as applicable.

The appointees will be expected to strictly adhere to the provisions of the Committee Ethics Policy Statement and to attend a Brown Act / AB1234 (Ethics) training at a date and time to be determined.

The Appointments for these openings are scheduled to be considered by the Board of Education during a regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Applicants are encouraged to attend this meeting.

Additional information and applications are available in person during business hours from Culver City Unified School District’s Business Services Department, located on the second floor at the District Office at 4034 Irving Place, Culver City, CA; or may be requested by phoning (310) 842-4220 Ext. 4226, or can be obtained on the School District’s website (www.ccusd.org). Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Completed applications should be sent or faxed to the Business Services Department of Culver City Unified School District or emailed to mikereynolds@ccusd.org by 4:30 PM on Friday, May 27, 2016.

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