Principal's Message

Hello Sea Lion Families,
 
Thank you all for attending our Veterans Day Assembly dedicated to those who served and continue to serve our country. It was a beautiful morning and we had over 50 veterans and current service men and women in attendance. What an honor! A big thank you to our 5^th grade Sea Lions who spoke about and carried the flags of the five branches of the Military: U.S. Army: Issac Cowan and Aden Jbeili; U.S. Marine Corps: Greyson Pawlacyk and Sara Gonzalez; U.S. Navy: Evan Browns and Chloe Wertenbroek; U.S. Air Force: Cole Harris and Melanie Chickering; and U.S. Coast Guard: Lennex Sanders and Sloane Bigler. Along with these wonderful students, poems were written and recited by Sea Lions in 4^th grade: Koko Tojo, Sarah Missbrenner, London Houghton, and Jason Maxim. Students, Taylor Dawson and Layla Gregory from Ms. Weber’s 3^rd grade class presented a “We love our Veterans” poster. Mrs. Aniceto and students Josie Gardner, Marlowe Kotecki, Peyton Jeter, Sienna Montana, Mila Diotalevi, Paige Newberg, Natalie Lemen, and Queen Hosmillo, did an incredible job singing the Star-Spangled Banner while students and staff stood with pride as they paid tribute to family members who have served or are serving our country.
 
On Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women who have served in our Armed Forces and defended our Nation. As Americans, we owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to our veterans who, during peace and war, have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to safeguarding the principles upon which our nation was founded. We say thank you, we respect you, and we love you for the service you have given and the sacrifices you and your families have made.
           

 ELEMENTARY PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOP SERIES:

Please join Los Alamitos wellness counsel Stacy Eatman for a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) parent education night on Wednesday, Nov. 30^th at Weaver Elementary School. This is the first in a series of parent education nights on SEL. The evening will focus on, “What are the wellness resources at my student’s school and how can I support wellness at home? Please see flyer below with details.
 
 

 
UPCOMING REMINDERS AND EVENTS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS:

• 11/21-11/25 Thanksgiving Vacation
• 11/30 Parent Education Night: Social Emotional Learning
• 12/1 McGaugh Winter Choir Show
• 12/7 College Day
• 12/7 Project SEEK Ugly Sweater Bingo
• 12/8 Coffee Chat with Grace Delk – Director of Special Education
• 12/23-1/8 Winter Break 

Ms. Wendy Wood, M.Ed. ​
McGaugh Elementary School Principal

wwood@losal.org

(562) 799-4560 

 

Sealion Splash - Episode 9 

This week’s Sea Lion Splash recaps Halloween before announcing this month’s wellness initiative around Practicing Gratitude. We also share a special moment from this year’s McGaugh Idol!

Sea Lion Splash – Episode 09

As always, this episode will premiere on Sunday at 5:00pm.

Project SEEK Fall Fundraiser - We are HALF WAY there!  

Together we can do this. Let's GOOOOO!!!!

There is still time for online sales and a way for you to support our Art and Innovation labs. We are currently $14,295 in sales (online and packets). Our
goal is $30,000! You have until the end of this week for online sales. Sales close Friday, November 18 at midnight. 

Order Forms are due! Please turn them in by Monday afternoon (11/14) to your child's teacher or to the front office.

Thank you for your support!!!

Thanksgiving Grams 5th Grade Fundraiser

Operation Homefront   

Turkey Trot Fundraiser  
 

Project Thank You To Sponsors/Donors for Carnival

Project SEEK - THANK YOU!!

Thank you to everyone that donated their time and/or money to Project SEEK last year! Because of your generosity, we were able to give the McGaugh Community $128,507.04 to provide teachers and supplies for the art lab, innovation (STEM) lab, and media center. Because of these programs, the students of McGaugh have a
greater capacity for higher-ordered thinking skills such as analyzing and problem-solving, enhanced visual learning, improved academic performance and increased creativity. This is where innovators are born.

Project SEEK Fall Donation Drive

Project SEEK is working hard to ensure these types of lessons can continue for
many, many years. Our 100% volunteer nonprofit host several fundraiser
throughout the year! One easy way to support these programs is by contributing to our Fall Donation Drive. Visit this link https://one.bidpal.net/
sealionsponsor to donate now. We understand not everyone has the ability to
donate, so please consider joining us at our next meeting, the 2nd Tuesday of
every month.