Luther Burbank School District

Dear Parents, We are excited to share some great news with you! Our expanded learning program partner, Right at School (RAS), is planning to offer a Summer Camp for students in TK through 8th grade. This year’s camp will feature fun and engaging weekly themes, including Imagination Island, Brilliant Builders, and Carnival Creators—sure to spark creativity and keep students active and inspired all summer long! Please see the attached flyers for more details. I encourage you to consider enrolling your child—it's going to be a fantastic experience!

Dear Families, We’re thrilled to announce that registration is now open for Luther Burbank’s Winter Camp for students in grades TK–8, happening from January 6–10! To register, simply log in to your existing RAS LineLeader account and add the camp. If you need any assistance with the registration process or have questions, please contact the site program manager, Valeria, at 408-829-5925—she’ll be happy to help! For in-person support, we’ll also be available in the school library this Friday, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM to assist with registration. We’re excited about this fun and enriching opportunity for our students and hope to see your child there! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions.

We had a wonderful day! So much fun, creativity and joy. To conclude the Harvest Fedtival celebration, students received a bag of school supplies donated by KTVU and Supplybank.org..

Dear Parents, Thank you for your ongoing support, patience and cooperation as the new administrative team transitions and learns the Luther Burbank School District’s culture. It has been a wonderful experience meeting so many of you out in the student drop off/pick up area. Next Tuesday, September 3rd at 5 pm, we are holding our very first Cafecito in the school library. Please join us to meet the admin team.

Dear LBSD Families and Staff Members, a District "Superintendent Search Survey" will be available to collect information from parents, community members and staff. This information will be used to help the Board identify the characteristics needed in the next Superintendent / Principal of LBSD. This survey will be open for 8 days and will end at noon on Friday, February 16th. Your ideas and comments will be added to those collected at other meetings and interviews. A timeline of the search process is posted on the District webpage. Copy The Link Here: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/29192969

Family Resource Center The Luther Burbank Family Resource Center, located in room 12, offers FREE programs and resources to increase family access to services. We also provide parents/caregivers opportunities to become more involved in their children’s development and school readiness. You can receive information about our programs, services, and activities by contacting us at (408) 903-4673 or email us at lutherburbankFRC@catholiccharitiesscc.org The Resource Center Provides: • Parent/child Engagement classes • Parenting workshops • Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) screenings • Resources • Diaper kits • Formula • Menstrual products • Volunteer Opportunities • Referrals to other support agencies • Apply for free or reduce home internet (ACP program) • Donated items

Luther Burbank After-School Program: (Grades 6-8) Monday-Friday 3:00-6:00 pm; Wednesdays 12:00-6:00 pm The on-site after school program includes organized sports and enrichment activities for students entering 6th-8th grades. The program includes competitive sports teams including basketball, volleyball and soccer. The enrichment program provides a diverse array of exciting activities that include art, music, coding, lego robotics, drone flying and scientific experiments. Registration Information: Applications are available in the school front office. Space is limited. Please call (408) 295-1814 for more information.

After School Programs & Community Resources: Right At School (Grades TK-5) Monday-Friday 3:00-6:00 pm; Wednesdays 12:00-6:00 pm This on site after school program is available for families with entering TK-5 grade students. The program supports academic and enrichment opportunities for students. “Every day at Right At School is a chance to learn, play and grow. Safe and on-site at your school, in a place full of caring educators, new and best friends, and heaps of fun! We keep homework stress where it belongs — with us. Our educators group kids into age-appropriate homework pods and help everyone complete assignments on time.” Registration Information: All families are welcome to register. Please visit: www.rightatschool.com/districts/luther-burbank-ca for registration information. Onsite Coordinator Contact Information: Berenice Bernabe On-Site Coordinator - Luther Burbank email | berenice.bernabe@rightatschool.com cell | 408.625-9204

August 16th, 2023: First Day of School & Student Schedules: Our teachers are excited to meet their students. By now families should have received a welcome back email from your students' teacher with their homeroom assignment. Additionally, homeroom assignments will be posted during tonight's event and remain posted outside the front office until the start of school. Gate Changes (TK-1 Families) We are making a change to how our TK-1 families enter campus. The gate on San Carlos Ave. will no longer be used. We are asking our TK-1 families to please enter on Wabash Avenue at the front of school. This change will address a number of safety issues and ensure the wellbeing of our students and families. Students will be directed to the kindergarten play area where they will meet their teachers. Please see the attached Campus MAP for more information. We recommend families arrive at school by 7:45 AM. Drop Off Procedures (Grades 2-8) Grades 2-8 will continue to access campus along the Wabash and Olive gates. We recommend families arrive at school by 7:45 AM. As a reminder, we kindly ask parents to say their goodbyes at the gate. For safety reasons we ask only students pass through the gate into campus. Once on campus, students will make their way to the field and line up according to homeroom assignments. Homeroom signs will be posted. As a final reminder, parking on Wabash Ave. is not permitted and we kindly ask families to plan accordingly.

Dear Luther Burbank Families, It is with a heavy heart that I'm writing to inform our community of a loss of one of our students and their family member. This sudden and unexpected tragic event has deeply affected the entire Luther Burbank community. At this time, we do not have any further information to release in regard to the circumstances. Out of respect and privacy for the family, we ask that all conversations and speculations about what occurred be avoided. We are working closely with the family and will share additional information as appropriate. During situations like these, many feelings can arise. Please know we are deploying all available resources, including school counseling services, county wellness support, and the Center for Living with Dying to support teachers and students. We want to share some additional resources to support conversations at home. Every student is unique, and there is no way to predict how the loss of a fellow student may impact them. Be on the lookout for sudden changes in your child's behavior. This might be a signal that your child may need assistance to deal with the death of a friend. Please talk with your child about their feelings about the tragedy; share your feelings too. Talk about what happened; give your child information they can understand. Reassure your child that they are safe; you may need to repeat this reassurance often. Listen and comfort your child often. Please don't hesitate to contact our school counselor, Diana Benavides @ 408-295-1814 if you feel further follow-up with your child would be helpful. Thanks for your support as we move forward. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time of loss and grief. Sincerely, Gregory Barnes Ed.D Principal, Luther Burbank School

Reading Tip! Reading 20 minutes a day exposes kids to a vast quantity of words (1.8 million in each school year, actually!). And this exposure makes children more likely to score in the 90th percentile on standardized tests.

Hot weather tips for Summer: Drink ​plenty of water​​​ ​Take a bath or shower to cool off ​​Wear sunglasses and sunscreen ​Never leave people or pets in a closed, parked car ​Stay in air-conditioned areas, whenever possible ​Wear light weight, light colored, and loose-fitting clothing ​​​Do not bundle babies or put them in heavy clothing ​Cover your head - wear a wide-brimmed, vented hat or use an umbrella outdoors ​Rest often in shady areas when outdoors ​Check on frail or elderly family, friends, or neighbors often.​​​​​​​​​​​

Please join our community wide challenge this year to have all parents commit to volunteering/participating in 15-20 hours of school events. This includes attending school meetings such as Cafecitos, Parent Academic Nights, Conferences, and Special School Events.

The new school year is off to a smooth and wonderful start! We are excited to work in partnership with you to Engage, Educate, and Empower your child to be compassionate leaders and problem solvers in our school community and beyond!