tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371341992024-03-07T15:08:00.103-08:00Friends of Glenfeliz ElementaryWe are the Booster Club of Glenfeliz Blvd Elementary School. We are committed to supporting Glenfeliz Blvd Elementary achieve excellence by providing funds that will grow its academic and arts programs.K.Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407900958095670547noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-12014431547682429922009-09-07T22:33:00.001-07:002009-09-07T22:38:16.546-07:00Website RenewalThanks to our web dude, Duy Nguyen, our blog has moved to<br /><br /><a href="http://www.friendsofglenfeliz.org/">www.friendsofglenfeliz.org</a><br /><br />Please come visit and enjoy our new website!<br /><br /><br />KK.Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407900958095670547noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-35594116329764441982009-01-26T07:24:00.000-08:002009-01-26T07:51:31.384-08:00SILENT AUCTION - MARCH 7, 2009<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVAxgelnOdK0GoWOnOk2DxtfNo-9MiElJFBlb5alRXJiWtuuQRyht-SRxSQJlvgS4cenO35wxQq7U840hHbiONNrcHIyGWBe0taZ79BLl9CPFTmjLcFnQMzktxDGzRqcLbnUWP/s1600-h/poster_sa2009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVAxgelnOdK0GoWOnOk2DxtfNo-9MiElJFBlb5alRXJiWtuuQRyht-SRxSQJlvgS4cenO35wxQq7U840hHbiONNrcHIyGWBe0taZ79BLl9CPFTmjLcFnQMzktxDGzRqcLbnUWP/s400/poster_sa2009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295630611315322146" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Mark Your Calendar for<br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friends of Glenfeliz </span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Silent Auction & Student Art Exhibit</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday, March 7, 2009</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3135 & 3137 Glendale Blvd </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">(Grain & Black Maria Gallery)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Los Angeles, CA 90039</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">Admission: $10 (includes food & a beverage)</span><br /><br />Join us for a night of fun with great food, drink, music, art, and neighbors!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Proceeds will benefit Glenfeliz Blvd. Elementary School.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;">Tickets sold at school front desk (3955 Glenfeliz Blvd)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;">or Contact info@friendsofglenfeliz.org.</span><br /></div>K.Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407900958095670547noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-19101081824464682382008-11-12T07:50:00.000-08:002008-11-12T08:21:07.670-08:00THURSDAY, NOV 13 : GENERAL MEETINGPlease come join us at our General Meeting on<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thursday, November 13</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">5:30pm~6:30pm<br />at Glenfeliz Blvd Elementary School Auditorium</span><br />3955 Glenfeliz Blvd.<br />Los Angeles, CA 90039<br /><br />Kids Welcome<br /><br /><br />Main Topics:<br />Report- Halloween Bake Sale & Election Day Bake Sale<br />Update- School Tour Date<br />Fundraisers- This Year's Goal and Purposes<br />After School Program Committee<br />Silent Auction in February or March, 2009<br />eBay Auction with "Giving Engine"K.Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407900958095670547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-23089780704115496812008-09-19T22:17:00.000-07:002008-09-19T22:19:54.633-07:00Are you on Face Book??If you have an account with Face Book, please join our FB Group:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=35639714531">http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=35639714531</a>K.Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407900958095670547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-39938034444402468502008-09-19T22:12:00.001-07:002008-09-19T22:16:21.762-07:00General Meeting: October 2, 2008<div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">GENERAL MEETING</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thursday, October 2, 2008</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5:30pm-7:00pm</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At School Gymnasium</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Glenfeliz Blvd Elementary School</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3955 Glenfeliz Blvd</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Los Angeles, CA 90039</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Topics:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">-FOG Mission and Goals</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">-Board Member Introduction</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">-Fundraising Ideas and Plans</span><br /></span></span></div>K.Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407900958095670547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-91176545022101026122008-09-09T11:36:00.000-07:002008-09-19T22:12:07.088-07:00Application for 501(c)(3) was Accepted!Great News!<br /><br />We received a letter from IRS the other day, accepting our application for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.<br /><br />This is a milestone for our group, which officially began its mission early this year. The wait period was rather short, thanks to our esteemed Secretary/ Lawyer/ Parent, Gabriela Kornzweig!<br /><br />With 501(c)(3) application behind us, we can now focus on our mission to support our children, teachers and staff at Glenfeliz Elementary. We are planning our Fall General Meeting in early October to introduce ourselves to the student body and community. During the meeting, we will talk about our upcoming fundraiser events, such as Silent Auction, Winter/Spring Fair, and Banner programs. We'll keep you posted on its date/time/location here on this blog.<br /><br />Please let us know if you want to be a part of our activities; we could use your support to make our first year a big success.K.Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407900958095670547noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-55722908687564775782008-04-29T12:00:00.000-07:002008-09-19T22:21:01.050-07:00New Park for Atwater Residents!<div style="text-align: left;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Legion Lane Nature Park meeting<br />Sat. 5/3/08 @ 11:00am</span><br /><br />Please join Council President Eric Garcetti and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Saturday, May 3rd - 11am at 3781 Legion Lane (the dead end off of Sunnynook) to discuss a potential park site at this location.<br /><br />We would love to hear your input and ideas.<br /><br />A brief description of the potential project will be given, with lots of time for Questions and Answers.<br /><br />For more information, contact CD13 at 323-957-4500.</div>K.Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407900958095670547noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-3771411457368757212008-04-27T11:02:00.000-07:002008-04-27T22:18:55.567-07:00Thank You!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Our Rock Painting & Coloring booth at Artwater Festival</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">was a huge success!</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Thank you for those who volunteered to help us, and</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >thank you for those who donated at the booth. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Most of all, thank you, kids and parents,</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >for filling our booth with a full of laughter and smiles :)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >-Kei</span><br /></div>K.Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407900958095670547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-27885676664753956562008-04-24T08:22:00.000-07:002008-04-24T08:44:01.830-07:00ArtWater Festival<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTyC222TBh2_9NGj4FexBIcOHT8Pa157RhHrQxKGLM9WzbGOBzhZ93o5QLeVMOSU14wrdC8Unu3OoQu9L4sfFhZqNqKoDfbkHZYRkRWD7zkaI3JFMzt9iCe9_PLcEAw46sA43g/s1600-h/banner-cut1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTyC222TBh2_9NGj4FexBIcOHT8Pa157RhHrQxKGLM9WzbGOBzhZ93o5QLeVMOSU14wrdC8Unu3OoQu9L4sfFhZqNqKoDfbkHZYRkRWD7zkaI3JFMzt9iCe9_PLcEAw46sA43g/s320/banner-cut1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192837799862349682" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;font-family:arial;">Please come visit our booth at<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-weight: bold;">ARTWATER FESTIVAL</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">April 26, 2pm-10pm</span></span><br /><br />on Glendale Blvd. (b/w Glenhurst and Edenhurst)<br /><br />We will have ROCK PAINTING & COLORING.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(If you could volunteer at the booth, please email us at info@friendsofglenfeliz.org)<br /><br /><br /></span><br />See You There!<br /></div>K.Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407900958095670547noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-81835385061430351442008-04-22T09:01:00.000-07:002008-04-24T09:54:40.175-07:00Renewed Identity and Focus<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZBZktgBHiaPmzJ9lzSfGqAvbk1jvevEaA2-Col-jUjMeaH37YSYCDa-QNhoehDFZDWOOFDwsaIhGWrXhQb84lkD5Is4pNM-sUW3SqNdOqdkXPZ3KbobBRRbstNb3LjbhKxgWU/s1600-h/LOGO-FOG.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZBZktgBHiaPmzJ9lzSfGqAvbk1jvevEaA2-Col-jUjMeaH37YSYCDa-QNhoehDFZDWOOFDwsaIhGWrXhQb84lkD5Is4pNM-sUW3SqNdOqdkXPZ3KbobBRRbstNb3LjbhKxgWU/s400/LOGO-FOG.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192856031998521282" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Hi Everyone,</span> <br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Kudos to everyone for the great achievement made thus far!</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">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!</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Our communication line is being developed as we speak. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Our official website is </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.friendsofglenfeliz.org/">www.friendsofglenfeliz.org</a><span style="font-family:arial;"> and you can reach us via email at info@friendsofglenfeliz.org</span> <br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Here are images of our tri-fold brochure that will be distributed at ArtWater Festival on April 26, 2008.</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />outside:</span> <a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0aX0IxIiM77ZIEMEcPzWRDWf4gIiebswalIceA49gnjR0raJXmdd1pM7hGsy4owh_-yYZgiVtwkVwl5j7Aa7v0p9_D1Bfh81-EQmagrt5zyqdnZBWcm6-Vg5_X6P5tambnSK7/s1600-h/brochure-out-bw.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0aX0IxIiM77ZIEMEcPzWRDWf4gIiebswalIceA49gnjR0raJXmdd1pM7hGsy4owh_-yYZgiVtwkVwl5j7Aa7v0p9_D1Bfh81-EQmagrt5zyqdnZBWcm6-Vg5_X6P5tambnSK7/s400/brochure-out-bw.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192852638974357426" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:arial;">inside:</span><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5WMWiZjklJRLk1Ix7FQ9Q6GXTiCc0Flgll7f8YOB-77Jy9YjaVyL7sdBHw7I018OBlM6TNL8ak8AfvKmKM3zpv2Bcuq80_hUatFRdHWZXNDJprl1ustE9i5BFnZB0Dnxlk8Au/s1600-h/brochure-in-rev2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5WMWiZjklJRLk1Ix7FQ9Q6GXTiCc0Flgll7f8YOB-77Jy9YjaVyL7sdBHw7I018OBlM6TNL8ak8AfvKmKM3zpv2Bcuq80_hUatFRdHWZXNDJprl1ustE9i5BFnZB0Dnxlk8Au/s400/brochure-in-rev2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192852630384422818" border="0" /></a>K.Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407900958095670547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-12160622226070899582008-02-27T11:32:00.000-08:002008-02-27T13:50:03.704-08:00"WE TOO HAVE A DREAM" PARENTS CONFERENCE SAT. APRIL 19, 2008<p style="text-align:center;">SAVE THE DATE: SAT. APRIL 19, 2008<br /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdjpPNTh3EN3v2IEqKrDl145caBoo3wlH3QXQx44wjyzrcSUIY2ZtlRPTj6RuOrTuTmM3ZhFZNSCt8FV5Rksx6CFEMIMZmB3mnH1tuElDzy7ogi75hj9KTrYTWlmqSxCRgfIgvrQ/s400/we2dream.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171746374272687026" /><br /><p style="text-align:center;">The Los Angeles Parents Union Presents... <br /><br />"WE TOO HAVE A DREAM" <br /><br />PARENTS CONFERENCE 2008 <br /><br />Los Angeles Convention Center <br /><br /></p><br /><p><br />Dear Los Angeles Parents Union Supporter, <br /> <br />The Los Angeles Parents Union (LAPU) is pleased to extend an invitation to you for the First Annual "We Too Have A Dream" Parents Conference happening Saturday, April 19th, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. With an estimated 2,500 parents from throughout Los Angeles coming together to discuss ways parents can participate in improving public education, this is sure to be a historic event in Los Angeles. <br /></p><p><br />The "We Too Have a Dream" Parent Conference will expand the Parents Union's successful Parent University program by engaging parents throughout LA in dialogue about the state of public education in Los Angeles, understanding key data about their neighborhood schools, navigating college preparatory curriculum as well as community resources available for families. LAPU will also host a Parent Union Resource Fair where our community partners can provide information about their respective organizations and meet the conference participants. <br /></p><br />We will also:<br /><ul><li>Provide parent and community friendly workshops about school performance and graduation/college preparatory indicators <br /></li><br /><li>Understanding Academic Performance Index (API) and Program Improvement (PI) in Los Angeles Schools<br /></li><br /><li>Informing parents about The California State High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) and resources for students<br /></li><br /><li>How to access AP, Honors and College and Life Preparatory Curriculum for students<br /></li><br /></ul><br />Provide classes geared toward preparing parents and students for success<br /><ul><br /><li>Parents' Rights<br /></li><br /><li>How to understand the Education System<br /></li><br /><li>Community Resources for Parents<br /></li><br /><li>2-year and 4-year College Information<br /></li><br /><li>Parenting Courses<br /></li><br /></ul><br /><p><br />We look foward to your attendance. If you are a parents union member the Conference is free! Please register for the conference at www.parentsunion.org to learn even more about LAPU. If you have any questions, feel free to call 213-621-3052.<br /></p><br /><p><br />We and look forward to your support and participation.<br /> <br /> <br /><br />Ryan J. Smith<br /><br />Executive Director<br /></p>Joryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02720247314950624206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-88757859377105279002008-02-05T10:00:00.000-08:002008-02-05T10:10:18.175-08:00Updates re. neighborhood schoolsHello all,<br /><br />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...<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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<br /><br />Thanks.ninatimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403278024845249457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-43258108830659689212008-01-30T22:59:00.000-08:002008-01-30T23:00:12.741-08:00LA Parents Union PetitionHello Friends of Glenfeliz parents,<br /><br />It's been a while but I have a project for some people if they want to help.<br /><br />Many of the graduating 5th graders from Glenfeliz Elementary will be going to Thomas Star King Middle School next year. And when our kids are old enough that is where they will most likely be going as well. The problem is King is overcrowded to the point its basically at double occupancy. It has also been on the state fail test for ten years now when it comes to testing and is getting worse rather than improving.<br /><br />About a year ago some parents in Silver Lake and Los Feliz got together and started a grass roots campaign to lobby the LAUSD to instigate a pretty dramatic overhaul of the school. I believe the plan is based on the "Green Dot" approach. Green Dot is a non-profit that has helped reorganize schools in Boston and other parts of LA and has been pretty successful in getting schools to improve pretty quickly.<br /><br />Anyway, their model calls for the school to be reorganized into four separate "schools" for the different grades. Think of it as a university campus model with different "schools". Each school would have at max 500 kids and have its own principal to make it easier to keep and maintain control. They also are calling for 90% of the funds allocated to the school by LAUSD to be spent in the classroom and not the current 60% that is spent now (40% goes to "administrative costs").<br /><br />So, the LA Parents Union is now to the point that they have teachers and parents on board and the LAUSD has signaled that they would be willing to talk with the group about the changes if they can get 5,000 signatures on a petition by May 30.<br /><br />I went to a meeting last night and found out the goal for getting signatures in our area is about 300. I have emailed Principal Rosenblum about getting permission to have someone stand out in front of the school to get signatures and am waiting to hear back. But the school PTA could get involved and send a newsletter out to parents. We can also go to the farmers market and other locations and get people to sign there. The priority is to get parents of 5th graders to sign, then parents with kids in school, and then all local stakeholders.<br /><br />Working full time I cannot do all this myself so I wanted to see if any of you would be willing to help. Obviously if all of us sign the petition that is a good head start. Please let me know if you can/want to offer up some time, as it could benefit all of our kids in the long run.<br /><br />And if you want more info:<br /><br />http://www.parentsunion.org/<br /><br />Here's another idea I had. I don't know how many of you watch Noggin with your kids but they have been playing a PSA lately a lot for a trike-a-thon fundraiser for St. Judes which is a hospital for kids with cancer. Once again I'm waiting to hear back from Principal Rosenblum to see if she's in to the idea but if she is would anyone like to help spearhead it. I talked to the St. Judes people on the phone and it sound relatively easy. They send the school DVDs and coloring books about trike and bike safety. The preschool teachers take some time out of their days for four days in a row to watch the DVDs and talk about riding safety. All during that week the parents of the kids are encouraged to donate and get others to donate to St. Jude's. The fifth day is the trike-a-thon where the kids get to demonstrate what they learned. Let me know if you are interested.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Timninatimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403278024845249457noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-21963279938247151502008-01-30T13:12:00.001-08:002008-01-30T13:27:11.577-08:00Dear Friends! LONG TIME NO SEE...!<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Now, let's see...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >It's been almost a year since I last posted a memo here.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Time goes by, and our kids are growing FAST! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Our daughter will be starting her Kindergarten this fall, and I was wondering how you're all doing with the parental awe of choosing "the perfect school" for your child?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Our first choice remains Glenfeliz, our local favorite! But, I'm sure we're all on the same boat, asking ourselves series of questions, like "Will the school be accommodating to our child's needs?" and "How about after school programs???"</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >I was wondering if you guys want to get together sometime in February for an easy pot luck or pizza night? If weekend days work, perhaps we'll get together at Shane's Inspiration Playground (in Griffith Park) for a small picnic?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >If you guys are still reading this blog, please respond by placing your comments.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Hope to hear from you all...!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >-Kei<br />(I no longer have "keimn06" email account)<br /></span><br /></span>K.Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407900958095670547noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-41944840622890360732007-03-12T23:26:00.000-07:002007-03-12T23:29:08.062-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipKzWJXZisK2P5opHEdG7Q4RM3kSVPBSom2mwA_cd1WWgEaT_DfJLK49HQar1i7kujSR73ZMdioEeJVJU63HiUHpXiKPdqh1WFFCXrUxOljCWND7I_8CaiKHKfXm6e7XZ0cvm3xg/s1600-h/URGENT+MARCH+14+MEETING.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipKzWJXZisK2P5opHEdG7Q4RM3kSVPBSom2mwA_cd1WWgEaT_DfJLK49HQar1i7kujSR73ZMdioEeJVJU63HiUHpXiKPdqh1WFFCXrUxOljCWND7I_8CaiKHKfXm6e7XZ0cvm3xg/s320/URGENT+MARCH+14+MEETING.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5041292342733392658" /></a>ninatimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403278024845249457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-63306747408580989252007-02-16T10:08:00.000-08:002007-02-16T10:10:39.970-08:00Atwater Village Newbie BlogsiteWe have a new friend, "Atwater Village Newbie" blogsite.<br />They have posted a link to our blogsite, and vice versa.<br />Their site is full of interesting journals about our neighborhood.K.Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407900958095670547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-68170770669629302782007-02-15T07:23:00.000-08:002007-02-15T07:25:35.927-08:00SAVE THE DATE - 10am FEB 24 MEET & GREET WITH LAUSD CANDIDATES<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVx6MW3Cjk5I4iuWOZ6zcYWW51YjuHF_3n3C5SD6JfaDlWxEW_oNdjHbQ39D57bQNOdjlhN_vWLMRyvSSC_wRpAQ9bTBuQFMbbZ5Yh0U3e-Is5RW6MopGeOQzLoPrdUdzOcuj50Q/s1600-h/LAPU+f2-24+spanish.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVx6MW3Cjk5I4iuWOZ6zcYWW51YjuHF_3n3C5SD6JfaDlWxEW_oNdjHbQ39D57bQNOdjlhN_vWLMRyvSSC_wRpAQ9bTBuQFMbbZ5Yh0U3e-Is5RW6MopGeOQzLoPrdUdzOcuj50Q/s320/LAPU+f2-24+spanish.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5031782377782606594" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijU7KEaqkpOMwIj4dsVtSoAojpjw4Uj1nZmYMXzo4XQ-jdSwh7Z3sTuxm8mS4djSCQuKvrsb4EoNj21q6FPTIcDamhnDevizghsSrFRtjKzkuXVkeFltGuKr_4hlVwcqk1kqsL7Q/s1600-h/LAPU+2-24+meet.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijU7KEaqkpOMwIj4dsVtSoAojpjw4Uj1nZmYMXzo4XQ-jdSwh7Z3sTuxm8mS4djSCQuKvrsb4EoNj21q6FPTIcDamhnDevizghsSrFRtjKzkuXVkeFltGuKr_4hlVwcqk1kqsL7Q/s320/LAPU+2-24+meet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5031782287588293362" /></a>ninatimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403278024845249457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-1171483725236271242007-02-14T12:02:00.000-08:002007-02-14T12:22:08.855-08:00Google CalendarI added "Google Calendar" button on the right column.<br />You simply click on the button, and you will be guided to our calendar items.<br />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.<br />It's a free service and a good tool for us to keep tracks of upcoming events.<br /><br />If you have any questions, let me know.<br /><br />-KK.Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407900958095670547noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-1171258223115782042007-02-11T21:25:00.000-08:002007-02-11T21:34:04.993-08:00LA Parents Union Meeting (flyer)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/3657/174/1600/770439/LAPU_Meeting.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/3657/174/400/374572/LAPU_Meeting.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/3657/174/1600/492147/LAPU_Meeting_SP.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/3657/174/400/844104/LAPU_Meeting_SP.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:300;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/3657/174/1600/11039/LAPU_Meeting.gif"><br /></a></span>Joryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02720247314950624206noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-1171090406575242662007-02-09T22:45:00.000-08:002007-02-09T22:53:26.586-08:00LA Parents Union Meeting 7PM Feb. 13There will be an LA Parents Union meeting on:<br /><br />Tuesday, Feb. 13<br />7pm<br />Silver Lake Community Church<br />2930 Hyperion Ave.<br />LA, CA 90027 <br /><br />LA Parents Union is tied into the Green Dot magnet schools program, so if anyone can attend it could and should be informative for our group. I posted a link a month or so ago to a Los Feliz Ledger article about Green Dot and the LA Parents Union, so refer back to that for more info.<br /><br />Their flyer talks about focusing on smaller classes, finding a better use of school facilities, holding high expectations for all students, controlling budgets at a local level, and encouraging parent participation.<br /><br />The email contact for more info is:<br /><br />chind@laparentsunion.orgninatimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403278024845249457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-1169662367394061412007-01-24T09:50:00.000-08:002007-01-24T10:12:47.403-08:00OUR NEXT MEETING: JAN 31, 6:30PM<div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">OUR NEXT MEETING</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">JANUARY 31, 2007</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">6:30 Pm</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">@ NEW HOPE CHAPEL (Behind BEST BUY)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">For more information, contact Kei at</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">keimn06@sbcglobal.net</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Major topics will be covered, so please attend!!!</span><br /><br /></span></div>K.Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407900958095670547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-1167806178543259032007-01-02T22:15:00.000-08:002007-01-02T22:38:39.413-08:00GREEN DOT CHARTER PROGRAM AND LA PARENTS UNIONA recent article in the Los Feliz Ledger shed light on Green Dot and the LA Parents Union, two organizations started by Steve Barr, a Silver Lake resident and State Board of Education appointee to the Advisory Commission on Charter Schools. Green Dot appears to be focused on middle and high schools, but the LA Parents Union appears to have a broader focus that includes elementary schools. The article is online at:<br /><br />http://www.losfelizledger.com/DeodarStory.htm#ShuttleBusesREST<br /><br />For anyone interested they are having a meeting this Saturday (Jan. 7) from 1-4pm to let people know what they are about. I am going to try and make it. Here is the info:<br /><br /><br />Citywide Chapters of the Los Angeles Parents Union Host…<br /><br />Knowing Your Power:<br />Parent Training on the Politics of Education & What Parents Can Do About It<br /><br />Saturday <br />January 6, 2007<br />1:00 pm -4:00 pm <br /><br />350 South Figueroa Street, Suite 213<br />Los Angeles, CA 90072<br /><br />Free of Charge <br />Childcare and Refreshments Provided<br />If driving, please enter off of Figueroa<br /><br />To RSVP contact Ryan Smith:<br />(213) 621-0276 ext 255<br />Or email rsmith@greendot.org<br /><br />In addition, the Silver Lake Chapter will apparently be meeting Jan. 13 to discuss<br />under-enrollment at neighborhood elementary schools among other things. You can email the following address from the article for info. about that:<br /><br />mchind@earthlink.net<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Timninatimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403278024845249457noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-1167769912574501742007-01-02T12:26:00.000-08:002007-01-02T12:31:52.583-08:002006 API scoresHi everyone-<br /><br />There is a recent post to the friends of atwater village blog by David Tokofsky, our LAUSD district rep, about how the API scores of atwater's two elementary schools, Glenfeliz and Atwater Village, have steadily and greatly improved over the last 7 years. It's attached to his entry of December 1, 2006 below. http://friendsofatwatervillage.org/blog/art_education/<br /><br />Glenfeliz started out in 1999 with an API score of 591. It has since climbed 197 points to a 2006 score of 788! Atwater Elementary has made an even greater leap: it started out with a lowly 497 back in 1999, and has since brought its scores up 241 points to a 2006 score of 738.Gabrielahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01764488884693899618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-1164909437529952152006-11-30T09:39:00.000-08:002006-11-30T09:57:17.543-08:00Atwater Village Neighborhood Watch Meeting<div align="center">Mark Your Calendar!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Atwater Village Neighborhood Watch Meeting</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">December 13, 7:00pm</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">at the New Hope Chapel (behind Best Buy)</span></strong></div><br /><div align="center">PLEASE ATTEND! </div>If we want to improve our local public schools, we must also look at their surrounding environment. All residents in Atwater should be involved in eliminating gang violence and creating safer neighborhood.<br /><br />The following is an email from Barry:<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Dear neighbors--</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">A bunch of you have written with your concern about the frequency of the police helicopters of late. It seems like a nightly occurrence. They are not being proactive. The police are responding in the best way they are able to the current rise in gang violence in our community. There has been a definite increase in graffiti, gunfire and robberies. I appreciate your emails and phone calls. And I pass the information on to Gina Chovan, our SLO. And, in some cases, to Kabira and the staff at CD13. There have been reports of shootings, streets being blocked off and traffic being interrupted because of gang violence. There was even an instance where a concerned resident saw someone throwing a large bottle (or bottles) off the Hyperion Bridge, onto the freeway. I don’t think he hit anyone— we would have heard about it. But the resident had the where-with-all to take a picture of the suspect, which I sent along to Gina. Most of you have cell phones. If you have the camera feature and you see something, shoot it. It will help!</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">There are things you can do to minimize your risk. They seem obvious, but sometimes we get lazy or falsely complacent. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">• Keep your porch light on at night</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">• Lock all your doors and windows at night and when you are not home</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">• If you see anything—or anyone—unusual or suspicious, call it in— 1-877-ASK-LAPD</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">• If it is an emergency, call 911</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The most important thing is that we all have a safe and happy holiday season. This is an especially challenging time. Keep your eyes open and your head up. Being aware is probably the best defense. Also, please... your neighbors may not have email— they may not be on the list. Let them know what is going on. Exchange phone numbers. Watch out for one another. That is what being neighborly is all about. I may sound overly concerned, but it is because I am!</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Finally, for now, our last neighborhood watch meeting for 2006 will be Wednesday, December 13th. I’m giving you all advance word. Please mark your calendars and try to attend. You may have missed some of the meetings in the past, but this one is an important one. We will share information and learn what is going on. We will also take a few minutes to honor who I am referring to the Atwater Village Neighborhood Watch “Person of the Year.” Curious as to who it is? Join us and find out!</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I will send out a flyer in a week or so. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Thanks!</span>K.Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407900958095670547noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37134199.post-1164908310720284482006-11-30T09:32:00.000-08:002006-11-30T09:38:30.733-08:00Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce’s 13th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony<div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Mark Your Calendar!</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce’s </span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">13th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony</span></strong></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;"><strong>Thursday, December 7th, @ 6:30pm</strong> </span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Wells Fargo Bank Parking Lot (3250 Glendale Blvd)</span></strong></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;">This family event will have:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Children's choirs from our local schools</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;">"Voice of Christmas” choral singers</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Little dancers from the Caballero Dance Academy</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;">A Toy Drive for the LAPD <span style="font-size:78%;">(donate a new unwrapped toy that doesn't require batteries to participate)</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;">AND...</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;">SANTA CLAUSE</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div>K.Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407900958095670547noreply@blogger.com1