Great work! This is what happens when we work together on behalf of our children.

Dear parents:

Many of you are aware that one of our third grade teachers, Mrs. Han, has been on maternity leave. In order to preserve continuity in the classroom, and maximize her students’ learning potential, she invested considerable time and foresight, in collaborating with a highly-qualified long-term substitute. In choosing Mrs. Hobi to temporarily-assume her roll in the classroom, she consciously selected a teacher who has worked full-time at our school (but was displaced due to budget-cuts), one who knows the curriculum, has taught Germain students for many years, and who has a personal investment in our school–and even has a child attending. Most importantly, she has worked this year, in collaboration with Mrs. Han, to assure a seamless transition for the students–one that would not interrupt their learning process.

With just a day’s notice, and roughly six weeks to Mrs. Han’s anticipated return, and just as students begin testing, LAUSD has unilaterally chosen to replace the substitute Mrs. Han chose for her students, with a teacher displaced from another school. With only a few weeks remaining, the district has chosen to override what is obviously in the best interest of the children, with their own bureaucratic interests.

The good news is, Germain families have spoken before, and forced the district to bend to the best interests of our children. We can do it again! But we don’t have much time. Even if your child is not directly affected — YET — please call, and email….

People to call/fax/email are:

1.  Deborah Bryant
818-654-3624
email:  ddb0437@lausd.net

2.  Lisa Gaboudian, Director
(818) 654-3604
lisagaboudian@lausd.net

3.  Linda Del Cueto
Local Distict 1 Superintendent
Phone: (818) 654-3600
FAX: (818) 881-6728
E-mail:  byron.maltez@lausd.net   (Linda’s Right hand man)

Website(s): http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/District_1

Thank you!!

This meeting is very important because we need enough parent volunteers to make the Spring Festival a success!

BOX TOPS need to be turned in by Monday February 13^th 2012 so that we can collect the money our school has earned.

Don’t forget to participate in ARTWORK FOR EDUCATION. Details were sent out by flyer last Friday.

Our VALENTINES DANCE is coming soon!

Time: Friday February 10, 2012 at 6:30 pm

Where: Germain Street Auditorium.

Be sure to order your corsages and boutonnieres

by Monday February 6.

Other upcoming events include:

JOG-A-THON March 9, 2012

PTA SCIENCE NIGHT on March 16, 2012.

To find out more about what the PTA does you can attend our next PTA MEETING Tuesday February 21, 2012 at 7pm.

Some other exciting news…

Germain is considering applying as an AFFILIATED CHARTER SCHOOL. In a nut shell this will mean additional school funds as well as increased influence concerning how and what we spend the additional funds on; more information to follow. Please do your part and research about other schools that have affiliated charter status. Ask other parents with students at affiliated charter schools, because the more we know the better! If interested in sharing your advice and opinions please contact: Ronit and Jeff Fischbach at ronit@secondwave.com

Don’t forget with all these many events, the most important event is to send your child to school on time every day!

Hope you have a great week!!!

Any parents who have “Donors Choose” cards need to use them soon before they expire. You can find more details on DonorsChoose.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS NEEDED!!!

Our Valentine’s Dance is approaching Friday Februaury 10, 2012. We are in need of a photographer to take family pictures during the event. If you or someone you know can take professional pictures, please contact  our PTA President, Michelle Gunther at luv_my_kidz@hotmail.com

Thank You and Have a Great Weekend!

January 2012 Restaurant Night Details TBA Also, during the month of January Germain is hosting a Book Exchange. Bring your old books and exchange them for some new ones. Books will be collected throughout the month of January in a box marked books in the foyer. On January 30^th and 31^st from 8am to 11am in room #34 parents can come in to pick out new books for their young readers. February 3, 2012 at 8:15AM in the Parent Center will be our next Spring Festival Planning Meeting. If you are not able to attend but have some ideas or products for games, please email Michelle Oberg at cmoberg_2000@yahoo.com.  Also, on February 10, 2012 the PTA is proud to sponsor our annual Valentine’s Day Dance. Keep the evening free for this fun event. Remember students must be accompanied by their parents…more information TBAOn April 20^th, 2012 from 1:30PM to 6:00PM is our Spring Festival with its exciting theme:

All American Super Hero!

We hope you are excited about this event. Don’t forget all the proceeds help support field trips, technology and other PTA funded activities and items courtesy of your Germain Street PTA!

Our Mighty Mustang Reading Club needs books for our wonderful, dedicated readers! Please consider helping our students! Visit my Teacher Page at DonorsChoose.org, make a tax-deductible donation of any size, and use the match code SPARK to double your donation. The match code will expire on Monday 12/12!?? We already have one donation, from Mr. Ross, whose son is a member of our Mighty Mustang Reading Club! Thank you, Mr. Ross!!!!!
http://www.donorschoose.org/jaque.kampschroer

TOY DRIVE

Girl Scout Troop 456 is hosting a TOY DRIVE until Friday, December 9^th.  Please drop off the toys by 3:00 PM in the
main hallway next to the auditorium. Toys will be donated to  the STUFF-A-BUS, SPARK OF LOVE TOY DRIVE in
Woodland Hills.

CHATSWORTH PARADE

Germain Girl Scout Troops 456 and 4796 and Cub Scout Troop
466 will be marching in the Chatsworth Holiday Parade this Sunday, December 11,
2011 at 1:00 PM. Come and see us and cheer for Germain!!!

Thursday December 1^st by the end of the schoolday.

Please turn in leftover entertainment books, also.

Thank You for your support.

Friday, December 2, 2011at 8:15 am in the Parent Center:

*Spring Festival Planning Meeting*

Please bring any Ideas/Games related to this year’s theme:

All-American superhero!

Coming Soon!!!

Germain PTA Movie Night!

Featuring: Kung Fu Panda II

Release Date: December 16^th, 2011

Show time: 6:00PM

Movie Theater: Germain Street Auditorium

Get your free tickets NOW!!

Popcorn and other Goodies

will be available for a small price!

Thursday December 1^st by the end of the school
day. Please turn in leftover entertainment books, also.

Thank You for your support.

Friday,
December 2, 2011at 8:15 am in the Parent Center:

*Spring Festival Planning Meeting*

Please bring any Ideas/Games related to this year’s theme:

All-American superhero!

Coming Soon!!!

Germain PTA Movie Night!

Featuring: Kung Fu Panda II

Release Date: December 16^th, 2011

Show time: 6:00PM

Movie Theater: Germain Street Auditorium

Get your free tickets NOW!!

Popcorn and other Goodies

will be available for a small price!

If you have family out of town or state who would like to purchase an Entertainment Book
just click onto the following link: http://www.entertainment.com/discount/home.shtml

*Students who wish to receive a prize (a key chain for 1 book) (plush puppy for 2 books)
(surprise in backpack for 3 books), need to turn in their envelope by Friday, November 18^th 2011
during the school day.

If you need more books please turn in the money and the book will be delivered to your
child’s classroom.

Upcoming Events:

November 18^th2011 8:15 AM E-Board Meeting in Room #34

November 18^th2011 at 8 PM Metro-link Holiday Train comes to Chatsworth Train Depot

December 11^th2011 at 11 AM Chatsworth Holiday Parade and Festival