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Principal's Message


Good Morning Sea Lions Families 

"My ohhh my…!"  McGaugh's 39th Pageant of the Arts was such a magical experience. I know I speak on behalf of the entire Sea Lion community when I say that we couldn't be more proud of our students and faculty. As an educator, I've been to quite a few school performances. And without hesitating, I can proudly say that Pageant is hands down the best performance I've seen. The level of professional preparation, choreography, music, and painting was outstanding. I'm still in awe! And while we know that she had tons of support, please find a way to help me congratulate Mrs. Leslie Obert, on an incredible evening! Despite all the year's uncertainties, Mrs. Obert remains committed and focused on ensuring that our students experience the tradition, the magic of McGaugh's Pageant. "My ohhh my...!" 

Click here to see What's the Horizon 

That's all for now!


Dr. Issaic Gates
Principal
He/Him/His
J.H. McGaugh Elementary School
Rah, McGaugh!



 The Well-Balanced Student - April 13th

 



 LAEF

LAEF is offering fantastic enrichment opportunities for Los Al Kids this summer!  The 13th annual Summer Enrichment Institute (SEI) will take place over two sessions – June 20 to July 1 and from July 5-15 – with classes available between 8:00am and 4:40pm.  Kids entering grades TK-5 will be on campus at Lee Elementary.
 
Register now at www.LAEF4Kids.org/Summer!  Early bird pricing is available through June 1, but classes fill up quickly. 
 
Jumpstart classes will be available to sharpen skills in math and language arts, plus there are classes in STEM, the arts, world language, athletics and much more!  Class size is 7-17 kids and will be taught by credentialed teachers and highly-qualified instructors.  Find class descriptions, teacher bios and policies/procedures at www.LAEF4Kids.org/Summer.
 
Multi-class SEI discounts apply to families and individual students across both sessions – the second class is 25% off, and 50% off any class thereafter!  Scholarships are available to families with financial needs.
 
Middle school and high school classes are also available.  Summer Camps with LAHS Coaches and Directors are also in the works, with information posted to www.LAEF4Kids.org/camps once they become available


 

 April is Autism Acceptance Month!


All the classrooms with be participating in activities with their teachers throughout the month to spread acceptance of differences and awareness about autism. We will begin this week with the reading of a book called, Different- A Great Thing To Be by OC author, Heather Avis.

The teachers have then put together a wonderful activity that will enhance and celebrate our beautiful differences.  Stay tuned for more!   A special thanks to Ms. Alvarado and Ms. Martin for enthusiastically leading these activities!  
If you have questions regarding how you can get involved in future activities at McGaugh or to connect with the growing Special Education Community, please feel free to reach out to Chase Farrell, McGaugh’s Executive Chair of Special Education @ 714-699-6681 or chasefarrell3@gmail.com 

YOU matter!
 

 TEACHER SUPPLY DRIVE – Extended to April 4th!


Our teachers are in need of some supplies to help get them through the end of the year so let's work together to do some spring cleaning and collect/donate some supplies and PE/Recess Equipment! Some ideas include sharpies, expo markers, glue sticks, sheet protectors, index cards (lined and unlined), astrobright paper, bean bags, foam dodgeballs, footballs, etc. 

We will have collections bins outside of the office, the tennis courts, and near the lunch bins next week through April 4th, before and after school. Thank you in advance for your support!
 

 McGaugh International Culture Club

 

HELP US MAKE INTERNATIONAL DAY A SUCCESS!

McGaugh’s International Culture Club is bringing back International Day on Tuesday, May 31. During school that day, students will embark on an on-campus tour of SIX different countries, represented by interactive displays created by parent volunteers just like you!

We Need Volunteers to Make this Happen. 

These are the countries we are celebrating. Teams for each one are forming now.

🇨🇳 China 

🇪🇬 Egypt

🇫🇷 France

🇮🇳 India

🇲🇽 Mexico

🇿🇦 South Africa 

 

If you have an appreciation for, a connection to, or want to learn more about one of these countries, email mcgaughinternational@gmail.com to sign up and volunteer! 

 (Click here to see pictures from International Day 2019.) 

 Let’s Play Ball!  McGaugh Family Night at Angels Stadium
 

The LA Angels have invited us to buy tickets to an upcoming MLB baseball game on Wednesday, April 27th at 6:38pm versus The Cleveland Guardians at with reduced ticket prices and a fundraising opportunity for our school!  Here’s the details:
  • For every $15 ticket we sell, McGaugh PTA will receive $6 in funds to support field trips, school assemblies, fifth grade activities, etc! 
  • All tickets are conducted online – click here to buy!
  • Dedicated student/fundraising section
  • Game is on a Wednesday 12:40pm dismissal – get your homework done and meet us on the field!

 McGaugh Honorary Service Award
 



We are thrilled to have the opportunity to celebrate this year’s PTA Honorary Service Awardees this Thursday, April 7 from 9:30-10:00am in the McGaugh auditorium. This event is open to the McGaugh community, and we encourage you to attend the ceremony.

The Honorary Service Awards (HSA) were established as a way of recognizing dedicated volunteers, professionals, and businesses within the PTA community. This year we recognize Kerri Pallone, Fresh Cut Creative (John-David Currey), Jody Cook, Natasha Gould, Jennifer Katz, Maite Mauri, Amber Nichols, Denyse Rabbat, and Claudia Vecchio Wille for their outstanding contributions to our school. Thank you to these individuals (and SO many others) for making McGaugh a positive, inclusive, and enriching community!
 

 McGaugh Spirit Wear Has a New Home!
 

Need a sweatshirt for these cold mornings? Need a red shirt for an upcoming field trip? Visit our new McGaugh Spirit Store on the PTA website at Spirit Store! It now includes Spirit Wear AND Fan Wear items so you can shop all your favorite items at any time, day or night.

Make sure your Membership Toolkit info is updated for fastest delivery to your child's classroom, and feel free to contact Stacia Walker at mcgptamembership@gmail.com for any questions.

 5th Grade Yearbook

 

5th Grade Parents & Students – We Need Your PHOTOS For the Yearbook!

Calling all 5th grade parents! With graduation soon upon us, we need you to start submitting your child’s memories across the years at McGaugh to submit to the yearbook committee!

A Google Drive has been created for you to place the appropriate picture into the appropriate folder!

**Important** Please place them in the appropriate folder so the committee can do less sorting and more utilizing! Try to include pictures where there’s more than 1 student in the photo. Let’s make this the best yearbook yet! Cheers to the Class of 2022!

 

Looking for Volunteers to Join the PTA Exec Board!  

 

The McGaugh PTA plays a vital volunteer role in the support of students and teachers by providing a wide-range of functions, fun, enrichment and representation for our school community.

We welcome you to join our PTA Executive Board!  The following positions are OPEN for the 2022-23 school year:

  • 4th VP
  • Recording Secretary 
  • Financial Secretary 

*Each position is supported by a team of volunteers.

For questions or more information, please contact our PTA Parliamentarian, Valeria Dropkin (vdropkin@yahoo.com). 

 Project SEEK 


 

The second best ticket in town, behind The Event tickets, are on sale now!!! Buy tickets before and after school at one of 2 Project SEEK tables selling them. Your ticket will enter you into a raffle with a chance to win one of these great prizes. All raffle ticket purchase will benefit  Project SEEK; funding the arts and technology classes at McGaugh.
 

Get your tickets before Wednesday, 4/6/22. Dr. Gates will announce winners Wednesday and Thursday during morning announcements.



 

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Mark your calendars now…Project SEEK’s Annual Gala is back.  The Event, April 8, 2022, 6:00pm

 

 

Project SEEK has been working hard to put together an evening filled with dinner, dancing, fantastic silent and live auction items, and fun to help fund the Art Lab, Innovation Lab, and Media Center at McGaugh. Without the fundraising done through Project SEEK, McGaugh students would not have these programs or teachers. Each year, Project SEEK must raise upwards of $130,000 for these programs to continue at our school. The Event is the largest fundraiser of the year, usually raising over $100,000! With your support, we can continue these programs next year and the year after. Here is what you need to know!

 

Purchase tickets now at https://one.bidpal.net/theevent2022/welcome.

Military Discount is available, as well as VIP tickets.

 

Start Bidding on our Silent Auction Items! 

Register and start bidding on the amazing items that are available in our silent auction! Look for Teacher experiences under the “Teacher/Admin.”category and Class Art projects under the “Classroom Art” category. You can also preview the amazing LIVE items available such as Principal for the Day!, Assistant Principal for the Day!, Premier Parking in front of the School for the 2022-2023 school year!, and a trip to Cancun! Items are being added each day, so check back often!

 

Jewelry Raffle sponsored by Beach City Jewelers!

There will also be a specialty raffle, at The Event, for the opportunity to win a custom 1920’s style ring, designed and donated by Beach City Jewelers! You will be able to purchase tickets at The Event and the winner will be pulled the night of The Event, on April 8th, 2022!

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Thank you for your continued support!

Warmly,

Claudia Vecchio Wille

Attendance Hotline
Please make every effort to report your child's absence by calling the Attendance Hotline at (562) 799-4571 prior to 9:00 am on the day of the absence. If the absence is reported after 9:00 am, it may take up to 24 hours to clear and you may receive an automated call in error. Any questions, contact the school office at (562) 799-4560.
Contacts
Project SEEK President
 
Quick Links
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Project SEEK
Los Al School District
Los Al Ed Foundation
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