The OPEN Daily : School Updates


Beethoven Elementary invites you to a FREE Popsicle Playdate this Saturday, Aug. 21 at 10am

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

PopsiclePlaydate You’re Invited to the Second Annual Popsicle Playdate at Beethoven Street Elementary School. This free event is open to all and especially welcomes the new incoming kindergarten families. A great way to connect with other Beethoven community families and kids.
Come out this SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 from 10AM to 12Noon to Beethoven Elementary at 3711 [...]

Weingart Foundation Supports Low-Income Westside Youth

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

The Weingart Foundation awards Neighborhood Youth Association (NYA) a grant of $127,000 over two years, providing critical funding for NYA’s highly successful after-school and preschool programs. These funds will help 136 low-income children and youth in Venice, Mar Vista and nearby Westside communities to succeed in school.
For the third consecutive year in a row, 100% [...]

Short Ave Library Receives Neighborhood Council Funding

Friday, June 25th, 2010

The Del Rey Neighborhood Council funded almost $1,000 worth of new books for the Short Avenue Elementary Wonder of Reading Library.
Photos from the event: Del Rey NC Board Members Eric DeSobe and Brett Flater joined Nancy Franco, Field Deputy Office for Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, to celebrate literacy and importance of summer reading time.

Did You Know LAUSD Has A Website For Kids?

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Do you ever find yourself looking for good educational websites for your children to use?  Well LAUSD has a site that has fun history information, online reading suggestions, just for fun site links, drawing pages, reference guides and more. This summer check it out and see what you can learn.

Broadway Elementary Opens Mandarin Academy

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Broadway Elementary opens a pilot Mandarin Immersion K through 6 program. Students receive Mandarin instruction through hands-on experience and real life application.  The curriculum will start with listening and speaking at the early grade levels and develop into reading and writing.  Mandarin teachers collaborate in instructional planning with classroom teachers in every grade level to [...]

Coeur d’Alene Elementary’s Spring Fling & Silent Auction 6/12

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Saturday, June 12 it’s the annual Coeur d’Alene Elementary School Spring Fling fair. It’s great family fun with a giant kid zone, toy walk, slot car track, arts & crafts and games.  Plus there will be a Silent Auction, Live Auction and raffle.
Coeur d’Alene Elementary, 810 Coeur d’Alene Ave, Venice.  1 pm – 6 pm.  [...]

Support Marina del Rey Middle School At Shakey’s Tonight 6/7

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Tonight, June 7th, from 5 – 8pm, Shakey’s pizza, located at 5064 S. Sepulveda Blvd. in Culver City, will donate 25% off all money spent to the Marine Science Academy of Marina del Rey Middle school. Be sure to say you’re there to support the school when you order. And if you’re in a hurry, [...]

WE Garden Work Day June 12th

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Join Westminster Avenue School and Westminster Computer/Math Magnet Saturday June 12 from 9am to 12noon.  Help them plant, tend and harvest their WE Garden. Meet your neighbors, have fun with your kids and help your community. Westminster Ave. School is located at 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice, CA. 90291. Their WE Garden is located on [...]

Richland Ave. Elementary School’s International Festival 6/5

Friday, June 4th, 2010

The Richland Booster club presents the International Festival, Silent Auction and Talent Show this Saturday, June 5th from 11am – 3pm. Please see the Richland Booster website for more details.
Richland Ave. Elementary school, 11562 Richland Ave., LA 90066

Arts Festival to Support Mark Twain Middle School 6/12

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Mark Twain Middle School Arts Festival is scheduled for JUNE 12, 1:00-5:00PM. Mark your calendars for a day celebrating the community.  There will be performances, guest artists, academic displays, workshops, raffles, food, games and an antique car show!   $3.00 per person and children under 5 are free! The event will be on the school campus [...]