ADMINISTRATION
Principal - Esther Gillis
Assist Principal, EIS - Karen Mullin
School Admin Assist - Kim Zenner
Office Technician - China Hart
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Phone: (818) 224-4430
Fax: (818) 225-9385
Address: 23055 Eugene St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
CA DASHBOARD
CODE OF CONDUCT
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT and PARENT HELP DESK
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
(213) 725-5637 OR
EMAIL CE@LAUSD.NET
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Contact CE for any questions regarding Covid-19 testing and vaccination status. All external vaccination documents must be approved by CE.
PARENT HELPDESK
(213) 443-1300
The helpdesk is open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday for any questions about Los Angeles Unified and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Please visit https://achieve.lausd.net for more information.
DISCIPLINE FOUNDATION POLICY
Integrated safe school plan (ISSP)
LAUSD CALENDAR FOR 2022-2023
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NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT FORMS
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ENROLLMENT PACKETS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE MAIN OFFICE FOR 2022-2023
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PARENTS' GUIDE TO ONLINE ENROLLMENT
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NEW STUDENT SUMMER 2021 PLAYDATES FROM PTO
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ONLINE ENROLLMENT
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NEW ENROLLMENT FORMS - BRING COMPLETED FORMS (ADDITIONAL FORMS REQUIRED FROM OFFICE)
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NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT FORM
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NEW STUDENT EMERGENCY INFO FORM
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STUDENT HOUSING QUESTIONNAIRE
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PUBLICITY MEDIA RELEASE - LAUSD2020
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REQUIRED FORMS - PLEASE BRING A COPY EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:
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Parent's ID (Driver's License or Passport)
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Student's Birth Certificate or Passport
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IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
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Proof of Residence: (Utility Bill–Gas/DWP, Official Government Mail- CalWorks/Social Security, or Lease Agreement in Parent’s Name)
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Most Recent IEP or 504 Plan (if applicable)
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NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
PARENT & STUDENT HANDBOOK
PARENT PORTAL
RESIDENT SCHOOL FINDER & ADDRESS VERIFICATION
special education
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A Parent’s Guide to Special Education Services: Including Procedural Rights & Safeguards
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The IEP & You
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Email KAREN MULLIN, APEIS in charge of Special Education.
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Division of Special Education
STATE ACCOUNTABILITY
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TITLE IX MANAGERS
TITLE IX COMPLAINT MANAGERS
Carlos Donis - cad4780@lausd.net
Susan von Buelow - sav9046@lausd.net
“Contact the Office of Communications and Media Relations at communications@lausd.net or call 213-241-6766 to request access to or notify LAUSD about on-line information or functionality that is currently inaccessible. To file a formal grievance with the Los Angeles Unified School District, under Section 504 and Title IX."
uniform complaint procedures
SCHOOL EVENTS CALENDAR
PRINCIPAL GILLIS' WELCOME LETTER TO PARENTS FOR 2022-2023
TK/KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION
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TK & KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION - FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS
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Friday, August 12, 2022 @ 1:00pm
- Come and meet your child's new teacher
- Bring your child's SCHOOL SUPPLIES - SEE LIST BELOW to orientation
- School Spirit Wear will be sold by Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) volunteers
INCOMING TK & KINDER SUMMER PLAYDATES
Summer Playdates for New TK/K students/families
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August 13, 2022 @ 10:30am
Please email Kate Eisenberg, Calabash PTO President, for details.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2022 @ 8:00AM
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First Day of School is August 15, 2022 @ 8:00am
- Bring School Supplies-First Day of School for Grades 1-5
- K Supplies - Bring to Orientation (SEE SUPPLIES LIST)
- COFFEE, TEA & TEARS FOR NEW PARENTS @ 8:00AM
lausd updated covid-19 protocols - no daily pass qr code needed
rapid antigen tests available in main office
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FREE RAPID ANTIGEN TESTS FOR ALL STUDENTS - OPTIONAL BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Please test within 48 hours of FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2022
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PARENTS MAY PICK UP FREE RAPID ANTIGEN TESTS IN THE MAIN OFFICE STARTING ON AUGUST 8-12, 2022 FROM 7:30AM-4:00PM.
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DAILY PASS QR CODES ARE NO LONGER NEEDED TO ENTER THE CAMPUS
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NO MORE WEEKLY COVID-19 TESTS ON CAMPUS
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PLEASE UPLOAD POSITIVE COVID TESTS ONTO DAILYPASS.LAUSD.NET WITH NAME/D.O.B./DATE OF TEST
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TEST KIT INSTRUCTIONS
SCHOOL SAFETY - CLOSED CAMPUS
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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL ONLY:
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TK/K Students and Parents will go to the auditorium - TK/K PARENTS MAY NOT FOLLOW STUDENTS TO THE CLASSROOMS
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Coffee, Tea & Tears hosted by PTO @ 8:00AM
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Grades 1-5 STUDENTS AND PARENTS - ENTER AT THE MAIN OFFICE GATE - line up at checkerboard by room number with their children on the 1st day of school only.
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NO PARENTS/VISITORS MAY ENTER THE CLASSROOMS AND MUST EXIT THE CAMPUS WHEN THE BELL RINGS.
REGULAR MORNING & AFTERNOON PROCEDURES - Only Student Allowed on Campus - Parents must drop off/pick up students at the assigned gates:
- ENTERING CAMPUS:
- TK/K - K GATE - Sit at assigned lunch tables
- Grades 1-5 - FRONT OFFICE GATE/Checkerboard Area
- DISMISSAL:
- TK/K Students - K GATE - One Class at a Time
- Grades 1-3 - THROUGH AUDITORIUM
- Grades 1 & 2 - Line up behind parking lot barrier
- Grade 3 - Auditorium Steps
- Grades 4 & 5 - Exit at YMCA GATE (to right of main office)
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BEYOND THE BELL (BTB) - Afterschool Youth Services (not daycare)
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GRADES 2nd-5th ONLY - PERMISSION FORMS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE
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BTB - parents will go to FRONT GATE BY OFFICE to request students from BTB until 6pm. BTB is a privilege - not a right.
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Students may lose BTB privileges if they do not follow our SCHOOL RULES: We are Safe, We are Respectful, We are Responsible.
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SAFETY VALET DROP OFF grades 1-5 only - begins 2ND DAY OF SCHOOL
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SAFETY VALET DROP OFF - GR 1-5 ONLY
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ONLY STUDENTS WHO CAN INDEPENDENTLY WALK TO THEIR ASSIGNED GATES MAY USE THE SAFETY VALET
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FROM 7:40AM-8:00AM
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Front of school on Eugene Street - OLD K/YMCA GATE
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Parent volunteers will open passenger car door
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Students must exit and go directly to assigned gate
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*Please make sure to say your goodbyes ahead of time and have students ready to exit with all of their belongings
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Siblings may go together to the younger sibling's gate to enter/exit
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TK/K PARENTS MAY NOT USE SAFETY VALET - Parents must walk children to the K Gate
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Parent volunteers needed - emaiI calabashptopresident@gmail.com
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This is a parent volunteer program - please be kind and courteous to our parents volunteers!
free devices & internet for students IF NEEDED FOR HOME USE - OPTIONAL
THIS IS OPTIONAL FOR FAMILIES WHO NEED A LAPTOP AND/OR INTERNET FOR THEIR CHILD AT HOME
- If a family has internet at home, and a device that their child can use for any assigned homework as needed, they do not need to place a device request.
- Devices can be requested throughout the year if the need arises.
- Devices will be given out at LDNW offices and other sites - not at the school.
- Contact the ITD HELP DESK at (213) 241-5200 for support.
SUPPLIES LIST for 2022-2023
SUPPLIES LIST FOR 2022-2023
TK/K - BRING SUPPLIES TO ORIENTATION- August 12, 2022 @ 1pm
GRADES 1-5 - BRING SUPPLIES ON 1st DAY
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1st day of school - August 15, 2022
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Write your child's name on each bag
*Suggested supplies list per student
ATTENDANCE
BELL SCHEDULE
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calabash pto
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
PTO President - Kate Eisenberg calabashptopresident@gmail.com
CHARACTER COUNTS
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
GATE PRESENTATION

GATE Parent Presentation
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Shirley Howell, GATE Coordinator - showell@lausd.net
LOTTERY APPLICATIONS FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS ON 10/3-11/8
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Affiliated Charter School Lottery Application for 2023-2024 Year
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October 3 - November 18, 2022 - Apply Online During On Time Application Window
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echoices.lausd.net
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LATE APPLICATION WINDOW OPENS February 1, 2023
NO FAST FOODS POLICY
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NO FAST FOOD POLICY
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Parents may not drop off any fast foods at school
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Bring lunch from home or cafeteria food only
school tours for parents only
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SCHOOL TOURS FOR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2022 @ 10:30AM - parents only
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THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023 @ 10:30AM - parents only
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023 - OPEN HOUSE @ 6:00PM - All families are invited to come to our OPEN HOUSE
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Call the main office to RSVP at (818) 224-4430
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No children allowed on tours - parents only
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tk eligibility for 2022-2023
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Children who turn 5 between September 2 - February 2 are eligible for Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
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2 year program
VIRTUAL TOUR OF CALABASH
VOLUNTEERS
VIRTUAL AND ONLINE VOLUNTEERING INFO
GUIDE TO VOLUNTEERING - SPRING 2021
Yearly Volunteer Applications - New and Continuing
1) Volunteer application
2) TB Clearance form -Valid for 4 years
3) Commitment Form
4) Cleared through Megan's Law Database
5) Single Event Volunteer Application
6) YEARLY TRAINING REQUIRED
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August 23 @ 8:15am - Parent Center
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August 25 @ 1:00pm via Zoom - REGISTER HERE