Hey everyone, just wanted to share some pict from the festival which was a lot of fun for everyone!
Hi Everyone,
Kudos to everyone for the great achievement made thus far! A neighborhood parents group that started out small in 2006 has now become an official non-profit organization (Booster Club) for Glenfeliz Blvd Elementary School. We will soon receive a tax exemption status from IRS!
Our communication line is being developed as we speak. Our official website is www.friendsofglenfeliz.org and you can reach us via email at info@friendsofglenfeliz.org
Here are images of our tri-fold brochure that will be distributed at ArtWater Festival on April 26, 2008.
outside: 
inside:
Hello all,
I was talking to Jory last night and he suggested I post this info here as it is good news not all of you may be aware of…
First, how many of you know that Glenfeliz was awarded the same arts prototype grant Ivanhoe got a few years ago. The grant pays for professionals from MOCA and LACMA to instruct the teachers on how to incorporate the arts into the curriculum – dance, drama, painting, etc. So that is great news for all interested parties.
Also, Glenfeliz has received a distinction for two years in a row for being in the top 15% of state schools that have the greatest AYP. As opposed to just the API score, the AYP measures the improvement percentage a school makes in the API testing year to year. So the school is improving at a pretty rapid rate. I feel more parent involvement will definitely make it comparable to Ivanhoe in a short amount of time.
Finally, the Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts is planning on moving to the New Hope Church location (behind Best Buy & Costco). At this point it is controversial because it is really close to the old Franciscan pottery toxic location. The school is going through all the proper channels though and getting all the required tests needed to determine if the location is safe for kids. The school administrators kids go to the school, so they will not go there if there is any question about safety left unanswered. Jory is familiar with the school and probably can answer questions about the school better than I, but it sounds like it would be an excellent alternative school option for our neighborhood if it is safe. We will be discussing the school at the next AVNC meeting on Feb 14 (yes unfortunately Valentines Day)at 7pm at the New Hope Church. I can also send you the draft of the minutes from my committee meeting where we first discussed it if you want. Email me at twarner@atwatervillage.org
Thanks.
We have a new friend, “Atwater Village Newbie” blogsite.
They have posted a link to our blogsite, and vice versa.
Their site is full of interesting journals about our neighborhood.
I added “Google Calendar” button on the right column.
You simply click on the button, and you will be guided to our calendar items.
The only issue is that, if you don’t have a Google Account, you will have to create one and that’s extra 5 minutes of your time… Once you have your Google Account, come back to our blogsite, click on the Google Calendar button, and Voila!!! a small pop up window will ask if you’d like to “add” a calendar “FOG”. Press Yes, and you will have our calendar items on your Calendar.
It’s a free service and a good tool for us to keep tracks of upcoming events.
If you have any questions, let me know.
-K
Glenfeliz Blvd. Elementary School PTA
invites you to our annual
association meeting* and
Founder’s Day Luncheon
Thursday, February 15, 2007
11 am – 1:30 pm
Parent Resource Room
Celebrating Founder’s Day 2007 – PTA’s 110th Year!
Catered by Pat & Oscar’s Restaurant
Caesar or Greek Salad
Lemon or BBQ Chicken
Spaghetti with Marinara or Meat Sauce
Famous Pat & Oscar’s Breadsticks
Beverage and Dessert
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
$12.50 per person (non-refundable) – please make checks payable to Glenfeliz PTA
*Feb. 15 meeting agenda will include information about the March 8 association meeting and election of the 2007-08 Board.
RE: MEETINGS/COMMUNICATION
There’s a lot of activity on the horizon with more and more people joining the PTA, touring the school, and getting involved… so, it is critical that we MEET in the 3rd or 4th week of January to discuss logistics, communication, and where we go from here.
Prior to the meeting…
1. If you haven’t already done it, PLEASE drop by the school any week day by 3pm or so and JOIN THE PTA (only $6 per membership).
2. Call Asst. Principal Abby Cabrera or Principal Rosenblum and arrange a tour of the school. They’re happy to assist after Jan. 1.
3. Spread the word. Each time I’m outside I am seeing yet more and more strollers being pushed by people I’ve yet to meet. If you know someone who might be interested, please get their info for Kaye so she can put them on the blog.
If you want to offer your house as a place for the next meeting, let me know. Otherwise we can see if either the school or Atwater library can accomodate us.
Take care,
Jordan
I am creating this post so we have a place to discuss the progress of creating a website for the PTA (and one for the school).
Also, if people have ideas and/or suggestions on what the website(s) should include, maybe this would be a good place to get them heard first. This can be a sounding board.
1. October – I spoke with the woman who created and maintains Ivanhoe’s websites, and made a list which I typed up into an informal proposal which I gave to Roxanne, the president of the PTA after the Oct. PTA board meeting. At that time she told me the PTA has been planning to do a website but hasn’t had the time or resources. In that proposal I mentioned there would be costs to maintain the domain, so that will not be a surprise to the PTA board. We should have more specific numbers when we bring it up at the PTA association meeting though.
Sidenote – for various reasons it makes sense to have two websites – an official school site and a PTA site. Also, a calendar is essential, and a database of parents emails would help in sending out announcements. Once again, the PTA has already started creating a database but apparently has not really utilized it yet.
If you would like to see my notes from my Ivanhoe talk or the proposal I typed up please email me at thewarroom@mac.com and I will get them to you.
2. Nov. 2 – Kei registered the domain “friendsofglenfeliz.com”.
3 Nov. 11 – Promila Singh graciously offered to do a PTA website, and I forwarded her all my notes so she can make a more informed decision about whether or not she will have the time to spare.
4. Nov. 13 – Currently I am still waiting to hear back from Roxanne about a couple separate issues, so I figured I’d wait until the next PTA association meeting (Dec. 14) to discuss the website more. There is a board meeting Dec. 7 but that is not the right forum for new proposals.
Thanks,
Tim
Glenfeliz Elementary PTA
Association Meeting:
December 14 (Thu.) @ 3:00pm
Board Meeting:
December 7 (Thu.) @ 3:00pm
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