Week of August 20th – August 24th

Aug 20

● 8:15-9:30 4th Grade Coffee Talk in the auditorium. 4th grade rep will deliver grade level

updates and expectations for the year.

Aug 21

● 8:15-9:30 3rd Grade Coffee Talk in the auditorium. 3rd grade rep will deliver grade level updates and expectations for the year.

Aug 22

● 8:15-9:30 2nd Grade Coffee Talk in the auditorium. 2nd grade rep will deliver grade level updates and expectations for the year.

● Earthquake (Drop/Cover/Hold) practice drill at 11:30 a.m.

Aug 23

8:15-9:30 1st Grade Coffee Talk in the auditorium. 1st grade rep will deliver grade level updates and expectations for the year.

Aug 24

8:30-9:30 TK/Kindergarten Coffee Talk in the auditorium. TK/Kindergarten rep will deliver grade level updates and expectations for the year

Week of August 20th - August 24th

August 27

● 8:15-9:30 4th Grade Coffee Talk in the auditorium. 4th grade rep will deliver grade level

updates and expectations for the year.

Serrania

Charter for

Enriched

Studies

Parent Weekly

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Monday

August 28

● 3rd Grade Coffee Talk in the Auditorium from 8:15-9:30

August 29

● No Events

August 30

● No Events

August 31

● Admission’s Day – No School (Also no school on Monday 9/3) Enjoy

your long weekend!

Thank you all for 3 wonderful

years of your love and support!

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

EASY WAYS YOU CAN HELP FOS RAISE MONEY FOR SERRANIA

Do you shop on Amazon, Ralphs, or order holiday cards on Shutterfly or Tiny Prints? Every time you shop with these retailers you could be supporting Serrania and programs for our children. Collecting box tops is another easy way to help too. Visit Serrania Website at www.serraniacharter.org Get Involved tab for details on how you can help our school.

YOU SHOP & FRIENDS OF SERRANIA EARNS!

This program, event or activity is not presented, endorsed, recommended, supervised, approved or sponsored by the Los Angeles Unified School District. The district assumes no liability or responsibility for any loss or injury arising out of participation and is merely permitting this material to be disseminated at this facility because of the possible interest of students/faculty.

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Thank you for helping! Clipped Box Tops are each worth 10¢ for your child’s school. Bonus certificates should not be attached to this sheet – please submit them separately. To see more ways to earn cash for your child’s school, go to BTFE.com. See more collection sheets at BTFE.com/collectionsheets.

How manybox tops can

you clip?

TGA Premier Sports

@TGASFVTennis

at Serrania Charter

Come serve it up with TGA - we bring the tennis court and the equipment to the playground! TGA’s sessions include station based tennis and fitness activities to build skills for all students. Rules, scoring and academic concepts are also taught by our award winning certified TGA coaching team. Students that have participated in a previous TGA Tennis session and received a level wrist band will move on to the next skill level throughout the new session.

THURSDAYS ON THE PLAYGROUND FOR GRADES TK-5

DATES: September 13, 20, 27 | October 4, 11, 18, 25 | November 1, 8, 15

TIME: 2:35 PM - 3:35 PM COST: $190.00/10 Weeks*

A 10% Sibling Discount is automatically applied at checkout when registering 2+ students.*A percentage of each registration will be donated back to the school*

JOIN THE FUN & REGISTER TODAY!www.PlayTGA.com/sfvtennis

For more information, contact: USTA Southern CaliforniaPlayTGA@scta.usta.com | 310-209-5910

Use of the school premises has been granted pursuant to the provisions of Sections 17400, et seq., of the Education Code of the State of California to TGA of San Fernando Valley from the Board of Education of the Los Angeles Unified School District. LA Unified and the Board of Education does not sponsor or take responsibility, nor does it endorse any of the activities, statements or opinions which may be expressed at this meeting/activity.

Please charge my credit card: VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS

$25 Check made out to Friends of Serrania is attached OR

Any questions? Contact birthdays@serraniacharter.org

This program, event, or activity is not presented, endorsed, recommended, supervised, approved, or sponsored by the Los Angeles Unified School District. The district assumes no liability or responsibility for any loss or injury arising out of participation and is

merely permitting this material to be disseminated at this facility because of the possible interest of students / faculty.

Wish your child HAPPY BIRTHDAY on the Serrania Marquee!

Want to give your child an extra special birthday greeting?

For a simple $25 donation to Friends of Serrania, a birthday greeting will be placed on the marquee by the front gate the day before the birthdate speci�ed below.

If your child’s birthday is during the summer, consider posting a half-birthday message.

Space is limited. Greetings will be done on a �rst PAID, �rst served basis.

YES! Please wish my child Happy Birthday on the marquee!If your child’s birthday is less than 3 days away, PLEASE ALSO EMAIL DIRECTLY.

Parent/Guardian Name: ______________________________________Email: ______________________________ Phone: _________________Child’s Name (as it should appear): _______________________________Birthdate: ____________________ Grade: ________ Room: _________

Would you like a picture of the marquee emailed to you once it is posted? Yes NoOccasionally we post pictures of the marquee on social media. If you are okay with this initial here: ___________

Number: ____________________________________________ Exp: _________/_________

Billing Zip: _________________________ CVC (code on back): _______________________

Signature: __________________________________________________________________

Serrania Charter

2018 Back to School Coffee Talks

Kick the 2018-2019 school year off right! Grab a cup of joe, meet new parents and learn about all things Serrania. This is your opportunity to learn more about our school and ask

questions that are specific to your child’s grade level. Principal Alvarado, the FOS President

and a teacher from the grade will be at each meeting.

Coffee Talk Dates

Monday August, 20 – 4th Grade Coffee Talk – 8:15 AM Tuesday August, 21 – 3rd Grade Coffee Talk – 8:15 AM

Wednesday August, 22 – 2nd Grade Coffee Talk – 8:15 AM Thursday August, 23 – 1st Grade Coffee Talk – 8:15 AM Friday August, 24 – Kinder/ TK Grade Coffee Talk – 8:15 AM

Monday August, 27 – 5th Grade Coffee Talk – 8:15 AM

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday–Friday: School dismissal until 6pm

DESCRIPTION Our five-star E3 TK/ Kindergarten Enrichment Program is a unique program that provides kindergarteners with

a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience fun, hands-on curriculum. Our program is comprised of

signature monthly themes and activities, resulting in creative exploration and discovery. Your children will

experience the worlds of science, history, art and music by becoming scientists, geographers, artists and

musicians. Children will perform experiments, paint like the masters and be introduced to a variety of musical

instruments. TK/Kindergarten Enrichment is the perfect balance to a child’s academic day!

PROGRAM OPTIONS You can enroll for 1-5 days, on a month-to-month basis. Or enroll for the full year! If your child’s schedule

changes, just call the Administrative Office at the beginning of the month and we will adjust accordingly.

*A minimum of 15 full time students are needed to begin this program. If this requirement is not

met, TK/Kindergarteners will be placed in the E3 after school program for grades 1st-5th

To enroll, please visit www.enrichmentkids.com and click on Enroll.

M ONTHLY F ULL D AY T UITION R ATES Annual Registration fee $100 5 days/week $495 a month 4 days/week $450 a month 3 days/week $420 a month 2 days/week $335 a month 1 days/week $215 a month AM Care 7:00am-8:00am $160 a month or $ 10 a day Daily Drop off/Emergency Care $50 a day ($55 on Tuesdays) (p) 818-989-7509 (f) 818-989-1763 | info@enrichmentkids.com * We offer discounts if your child participates in the free/reduced lunch program.

10% Sibling Discount / We accept all CCRC Families www.enrichmentkids.com

Instagram | enrichment_kids

TK/Kindergarten Enrichment Program at Serrania Charter

TUR N OVER TO VIE W OUR MONTHLY THE MES!

2018 - 2019 M O N T H L Y T H E M E S Our monthly themes are designed to promote life- long learners, encouraging them to use

their imagination and creativity daily.

AUGUS T S E P T EMBER

Junior Rangers Academy We start off the year going on an African Safari through the Serengeti

Plains and continue to travel to the tropical rainforests of South America. The African art and animals we see on our journey will be our focus. We

will explore science, and introduce the ecosystems of deserts and the southern rainforests.

Science Academy, inspired by The Fantastic Flying Journey

"Hop aboard our hot air balloon!" We will be traveling in a balloon visiting different countries and continuing to learn about different

ecosystems. We will emphasize the importance of taking care of our planet, and begin to understand ecology.

OC TOB ER NOVEMBER

Exploration Academy Let’s go back in time to learn about cave dwellers, caves, and the

scientists that explore them. We will learn about the animals that live in caves. We’ll also use clay to make a cave and fossil imprints.

*Special Event: Grandparent's Tea/Cave Museum

Me on the Map/Cali fornia, Here I Come America, here I come!! Where do I live? We will learn about early

America, Native Americans and the colonial times. We will elect and hold our own E3 elections. We will share what we are thankful for

with each other.

DEC EMBER J ANUARY

Our Place in Space / Holiday Tradit ions Around The World

As we become Space Explorers, we will learn about our planet and the solar system in which we live. Then, we will return back to Earth and

take a journey around the world to learn about the many other holiday traditions that others share.

*Special Event: Holiday Celebration/ Stone soup

Invention Convention, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci & American Inventors

Let's invent! Our focus this month will be getting ready for our famous Invention Convention. We will be building our own

inventions with recycled items. We will also explore the science of botany and technology and make our own Mona Lisa portrait.

*Special Event: Invention Convention

F E BRUAR Y MARCH

The Age of Discovery, inspired by Ben Franklin

This month, we will be inspired by the things we use everyday and the famous people that invented them. We will learn how these discoveries

advanced our communities, including how the first Post Office has changed communication since the turn of the century. Our Science

focus will be on the natural sciences like the weather.

Getting to Know You/My Anatomy Journey We will be getting to know all about each other and our amazing

human anatomy at E3 Medical School. The activities include building an individual life size model, learning about good

nutrition and healthy snacks. We will research our families and ancestry. In art, we will introduce the line family and create our

self-portrait.

APR I L M A Y / J U N E

Music Academy: Music Through The Ages We will be inspired by different genres of music through the ages and the musicians and their instruments. We will start with ancient Egypt,

learning about early percussion instruments before moving forward in time to understand how music has evolved into what we enjoy today.

Art Academy Throughout the year, we feature different artists each month. During

this month we will learn the science of art and create beautiful masterpieces of our own using different art techniques.

*Special Event: Art Gallery & End of the School Year Celebration

HOURS OF OPERATION Monday–Friday: School dismissal until 6pm

PROGRAM OPTIONS A Full Day of E3 Includes:

à Enrichment Class ~ See schedule below and visit our website for more details - www.enrichmentkids.com à Think Tank ~ A homework/study hall hour

à It’s a Wrap ~ An hour to finish homework and/or enrichment projects and participate in supervised indoor/outdoor activities

-- OR --

Enrichment Class(es) Only: This option allows students to enroll in one or more classes for one-hour after school. Class offerings, fees and times are listed on the back of the flyer.

MONTHLY FULL DAY TUITION RATES Annual Registration fee $100 5 days/week $495 a month 4 days/week $450 a month 3 days/week $420 a month 2 days/week $335 a month 1 days/week $215 a month Class Only Please turn over for class rates www.enrichmentkids.com | info@enrichmentkids.com Daily Drop off/Emergency Care $50 a day ($55 on Tuesdays) Instagram: enrichment_kids AM Care $10 a day -or- $160 a month (p) 818-989-7509 (f) 818-989-1763 *We offer discounts if your child participates in the free/reduced lunch program We accept all CCRC families

After-School Classes & Enrichment Programs at Serrania Elementary

E N R I C H M E N T C L A S S E S F O R 1 - H O U R A F T E R S C H O O L M O N D A Y

P O R T R A I T S & S C U L P T U R E S w i t h E 3 S t a f f

3:00-4:00pm Room TBD

Students will be introduced to some of the most renowned artists of our time and capture their perspectives, portrayals and interpretations of human art. Students will learn how to sculpt a head like Picasso, carve the face of Michelangelo using soap and paint a family portrait on a clay surface like the Egyptians. That’s not all! We will also be taking our time to learn drawing techniques on how to create realistic portraits as well as how to how to create portraits using mixed media!

DATES

6 weeks Aug 20 – Oct 8

*No class 9/3, 9/10

FEES

$111

T U E S D A Y

M E D I E V A L T I M E S

w i t h E 3 S t a f f 2:00-3:00pm

Room TBD

Life in the Medieval Times will be studied and accompanied by fun activities such as, creating a castle, a catapult, and even designing a personal coat of arms. Students will be able to travel back in time and see how life was in such a historic period.

DATES

8 weeks Aug 21 – Oct 9

FEES

$148

W E D N E S D A Y

V O L L E Y B A L L w i t h E 3 S t a f f

3:00-4:00pm Room TBD

Students will experience the value of teamwork and sportsmanship as they develop the fundamental skills of volleyball through drills and practice games. Students will learn proper rules, how to hit, serve, assist, block, and become familiar with various player positions.

DATES

7 weeks Aug 22 – Oct 10 *No class 9/19

FEES

$129.50

T H U R S D A Y

D R A M A - O -R A M A

w i t h E 3 S t a f f 3:00-4:00pm

Room TBD

Students will learn the fundamentals of theatre through lesson and practice. They will learn everything from the origins and structure of drama, how to be a part of the audience, as well as setting the stage. Each day includes a warm-up of the day that targets acting skills such as focusing on energy and using your voice to project. Students will get to learn about each other and work together to create a play production towards the end of the session.

DATES

8 weeks Aug 23 – Oct 11

FEES

$148

F R I D A Y

F U N F R I D A Y w i t h E 3 S t a f f

3:00-4:00pm Room TBD

Fridays is an opportunity for the students to choose their favorite activities. They will be able to play outdoor games, sports, art and craft activities, or play music and dance! These activities will be under the supervision of the E3 staff.

DATES

7 weeks Aug 24 – Oct 12 *No class 8/31

FEES

$129.50

Enrichment Educational Experiences/E3 is offering a new program on your campus, Exciting After-School Experiences (E.A.S.E.). We have created this outdoor after-school program for families who are seeking a safe and free-form environment under the supervision of our trained staff. In addition to the art, music, indoor and outdoor activities, a homework hour will take place Monday-Thursday.

Enrichment Class(es): This option allows you to enroll in one or more enrichment classes for one-hour after school. Class fees are in addition to the E.A.S.E. program.

For the latest session of classes, please visit our website, www.enrichmentkids.com Go to: News by School/Serrania CES.

E .A.S.E. is an alternative to the E3 After-School Enrichment Program, also offered on your school campus.

 

 

H OURS OF O PERATION

TUITION COST

Monday-Friday: School dismissal until 6pm

We cover minimum and shortened days at no

additional cost.

$250.00 a month

Upon enrolling, $75 non-refundable registration fee is

required.

v E.A.S.E. is for 1st – 5th grade students only. v Students may attend 1-5 days a week. (Tuition cost is the

same for 1-5 days). v Our student/teacher ratio is 20:1 v A daily drop-off fee is not applicable to this program, and

refunds are not provided for unused days. v Scholarships, free/reduced lunch discounts and prorated

months do not apply to this program. v During inclement weather, our program will be held

indoors. v E.A.S.E program maximum is 40 students. All others will

be put on a waitlist until a space becomes available.

E.A.S.E. @ Serrania Charter for

Enriched Studies

Enrichment Educational Experiences (E3) Visit us @ www.enrichmentkids.com

Instagram | enrichment_kids (p) 818-989-7509 (f) 818-989-1763

Please mail the attached enrollment form & payment to: Enrichment Educational Experiences/E3 4400 Coldwater Cyn Suite 300 Studio City, CA 91604

Or, fax to: 818-989-1763. If paying by credit card, please visit our website to fill out a credit card authorization form.

If you need financial assistance, we can provide you with further information on the Child Care Resource Center (CCRC), or you may contact them directly @ 818-717-1000

 

E.A.S.E.

Exciting After-School Experiences