ON ! ITI GES D L E PA CIA TRA E SP EX O W T Volume 3, Issue 13 East Los Angeles Service Area WEEKLY BULLETIN November 3, 2014 Submit items for the Weekly Bulletin to [email protected] http://eastlaservicearea.org/ On the Calendar CAHSEE ELA Occupational Center November 4 English Language Arts November 5 Mathematics 7:45 a.m. & 4:45 p.m. ESL TRIMESTER PRE-REGISTRATION November 5-7 WINTER TRIMESTER November 10, 2014 to March 6, 2015 ENGLISH HISET ELA Skills Center November 12 Orientation. 11:00 a.m. November 18 Math & Writing November 19 Reading/Science/ Social Studies 7:30 a.m. both days Registration Deadline November 7, 3:00 p.m. SDMC MEETING ELA Skills Center November 18, 12:00 p.m. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELA Occupational Center ESL: November 19, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Room 108 CTE: November 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Room 108 Notes from Ms. Rodriguez Instructors who wish to request a leave for the second half of the year, must complete Form 1065 by November 15. Approval from Central Office is based on the needs of the school. Those born in the month of November have their choice of two birthstones, Topaz and Citrine. The most prized color of topaz is called Imperial topaz after the Russian Czars of the 1800s and features a magnificent orange body color with pinkish undertones. Topaz also comes in yellow, pink, purple, orange, and the many popular blue tones. Citrine, the other birthstone for November, is known as the "healing quartz". This golden gemstone is said to support vitality and health while encouraging and guiding hope, energy and warmth within the wearer. Citrine can be found in a variety of shades ranging from pastel yellow to dark brownish orange. In the News In the News In the News ESL TRIMESTER PRE-REGISTRATION ESL pre-registration will take place this week, November 5-7, in all trimester ESL classes. The registration fee is $30, unless $15 CASAS voucher or the $20 coupon from the ELASA class schedule is used as a discount. However, they may not be used in combination to pay for one class fee. The second trimester begins on Monday, November 10, and will end on Friday, March 6, 2015. CASAS vouchers will be distributed to instructors on Monday, November 3. located at 1000 Elysian Park Avenue, Los Angeles. Students are invited to participate and may register for FREE! We encourage our student council members to represent their our Service Area and their campus by registering for this worthwhile fund raiser. Through October 31, 2014, the first 2,600 employees and retirees can register for free by taking a health survey, getting the free registration coupon at the end of the survey and then registering HERE. “C” IS FOR COMPLETER! SECURITY OFFICER TRAINEE CLASS Instructors whose fall trimester classes end on November 7 are reminded to mark their completers with a “C” in e-Attendance or on their paper rosters. EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE RECOGNITION Employees of LAUSD have been recognized by the District for their perfect attendance during the 2013-2014 school year. ELASA staff members who have been recognized include Daniel Reyes, Jonathon Wong, Gloria Rojas, and Todd Truong. Congratulations to each of you! CNA PROGRAM FOR ESL STUDENTS Intermediate level or higher ESL students interested in the CNA program at East L.A. Skills Center should contact Ms Alma Alvarez at 323 224-5970. This 12 week program includes classes in ESL, Vocational ESL, and Medical Terminology. The class fee is $160 and provides instruction in Certified Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aide. LAUSD’S 5K “MOVE IT” LAUSD’s 5K Move It Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, November 22, at Dodger Stadium from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the 5K race beginning at 9:00 a.m. Dodger Stadium is The Security Officer Trainee class will begin this month at Eastside Learning Center, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Students interested in a career in law enforcement, Homeland Security, or as a First Responder are recommended to take this introductory course. Class fee is $60. CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS! Congratulations go to our 2014 Halloween Door Decorating Contest Winners. ELA Occupational Center George Ryan and Eneida Carbonell, Most Creative Elizabeth Droz and Beatrice James, Scariest Eastside Learning Center Bertha Galvan, Alma Arellano, and Yetta Shavers, each Grand Prize Winners. Each winning class will enjoy a pizza party! E-ATTENDANCE REMINDERS 1. Complete e-Attendance daily before the end of the class. 2. Certify e-Attendance when prompted 3. Students may only attend class when officially registered. 4. Student attendance cannot pre-date the date on the registration form. 5. Pink registration forms must be submitted weekly to the SIS office. East Los Angeles Service Area Page 2 Volume 3, Issue 13 November 3, 2014 Student Corner ESL TRIMESTER PRE-REGISTRATION ESL pre-registration will take place this week, November 5-7, in all trimester ESL classes. The registration fee is $30, unless $15 CASAS voucher or the $20 coupon from the ELASA class schedule is used as a discount. However, they may not be used in combination to pay for one class fee. The second trimester begins on Monday, November 10, and will end on Friday, March 6, 2015. Advisors and AEWC Outreach Coordinators met with administrators on Tuesday, October 28, to discuss programs, procedures, and review important information. CNA PROGRAM FOR ESL STUDENTS Intermediate level or higher ESL students interested in the CNA program at East L.A. Skills Center should contact Ms Alma Alvarez at 323 224-5970. This 12 week program includes classes in ESL, Vocational ESL, and Medical Terminology. The class fee is $160 and provides instruction in Certified Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aide. SECURITY OFFICER TRAINEE CLASS The Security Officer Trainee class will begin this month at Eastside Learning Center, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Students interested in a career in law enforcement, Homeland Security, or as a First Responder are recommended to take this introductory course. Class fee is $60. LAUSD’S 5K “MOVE IT” LAUSD’s 5K Move It Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, November 22, at Dodger Stadium from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the 5K race beginning at 9:00 a.m. Students are invited to participate and may register for FREE! We encourage our student council members to represent our Service Area and their campus by registering for this worthwhile fund raiser. Julie Singer’s afternoon ESL class is “cooking” Not only did they make hummus as part of EL Civics nutrition unit, but they had fun carving pumpkins for Halloween. HISET The HISET will be offered to qualified students at the ELA Skills Center on Tuesday, November 18 and November 12: Mandatory orientation, 11:00 a.m. November 18: Math/Writing, 7:30 a.m. November 19: Reading/Science/Social Studies, 7:30 a.m. Full Test Fee: $150 Partial Test Fee: $25 per test REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 7, 3:00 p.m. Students must speak to their counselor to prior to registering for the test. BE WATERWISE Did you know that the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California offers rebates to residential, business, and multifamily locations when certain products are use to cut water waste? Additional rebates are offered to those interested in removing turf and replacing it with California friendly plants. For more information, visit bewaterwise.com Yankee Hint: If it's bath time for your furry little friend and you are out of dog shampoo, baby shampoo can be used as a substitute. Shampoo for adults has too much alkali for dogs and can cause skin irritation. District Policy You Should Know SCHOOL GROUNDS: Activities of Outsiders No person shall visit or audit a classroom or other school activity, nor shall any peson remain on Los Angeles Unified School District premises, without the approval of the Principal or authorized representative. ESL instructors Jenny Moreno and Jon Eckfeld took a group photo of their classes at Burbank Middle School as they demonstrate their support for teachers on “Red Tuesday”. Page 3 Eastside Learning Center East Los Angeles Service Area Volume 3, Issue 13 November 3, 2014 ELA Occupational Center Page 4 East Los Angeles Service Area Volume 3, Issue 13 November 3, 2014