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PUBLICITY AUTHORIZATION
click here to download Publicity Authorization and Release form,
Click here for Attachment H - Charter School Transparency Resolution 017-15-16
Click here for Beckford Elementary - Charter Petition Renewal 4-14-2016
Click here for Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies - Bylaws
Click here for Beckford CES 2020 COVID-19 Operations Written Report
Click here to view/print our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) 2021-2022
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Attachment H - Charter School Transparency Resolution 017-15-16
LAUSD Title IX Policy/Complaint Procedures
Beckford Charter Title IX Complaint Managers
LAUSD Non-Discrimination Statement
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Welcome to BECKFORD!!!
2022-2023 school year
School Hours Traffic Rules For Streets Surrounding Campus
- Reduced speeds - Please be aware
- No U-turns or 3 point turns
- Do not double park or stop in the middle of the street
- Do not jaywalk through traffic - PLEASE use crosswalks
- Do not pull into the staff parking lot or use the staff lot
- Do not park or block neighborhood driveways.
- When waiting for you child, do not crowd the gates.
- Remember to exercise patience.
We have 3 different gates open (currently) to help with overcrowding.
We need parents to follow the rules for the safety of all our students.
Lost items accumulated over the year will be donated to a local charity. (probably over Winter and Spring breaks)
There's SOOO many items... jackets, shirts, shoes, water bottles, lunch boxes, hats, backpacks...
Please take some time to find your child's lost items.
It has taken a long time to plan and approve, but we're finally scheduling the installation of our shade! We are contracting with Enriched LA to create 2 outdoor classrooms using the 30K we raised during our walk a thon last year. The 2 area’s will be in the kinder yard and the patch of dirt across from the volleyball courts along Beckford Ave.
click here for more information on Enriched LA organization
Also... We got our tables and umbrellas installed. YAY!
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Mrs. Green won EDUCATOR EMERITUS AWARD at the Heroes of Education Dinner. Mrs. Green has been teaching at Beckford for 37 years. Mrs. Green has taught all the primary grades including upper grades during summer school. Her unwavering commitment to her students and her passion for teaching have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues, students, and parents alike. Congratulation on your lifelong commitment to educate our future leaders. |
Voting for the 2023-2024 PTA Board occurred during the March 14th association meeting.
finalized Beckford PTA Board Positions 2023-2024:
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Lisa Le Darlin Setoudah Kira Marsh Shailee Butalia Lordan Napoli Jenna Hooks Liz Krotov Kristy Hatano Jenny Cabral |
| Friday, September 16, 2022 | Disney Day | ||||||||
| Friday, October 21, 2022 | Harry Potter Day | ||||||||
| Friday, October 31, 2022 | Halloween Shirt Day | ||||||||
| Thursday, November 10, 2022 | Pajama Day | ||||||||
| Friday, November 18, 2022 | Book Character Day | ||||||||
| Friday, December 16, 2022 | Holiday Wear (changed from "College Day") |
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| Tuesday, February 14, 2023 | Valentine's Day | ||||||||
| Friday, March 3, 2023 | Extra Spirit Day: College Day |
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| Friday, April 21, 2023 Friday, April 21, 2023 |
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| [UNCANCELED] Friday, May 19, 2023 | Tie Dye Day | ||||||||
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DON'T MISS A THING!
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Join us for Fit Fridays on... Fridays! Walk to school and/or come early and parents can come onto campus to walk the yard. One Friday a month or more we will host the Fit Friday with a healthy snack, water for families walking.
Please no walking your child to class, thank you
Campus opens at 7:30am.
click here to visit Healthy Lifestyles page
FIT FRIDAYS PLAYLIST...
onto the Fit Fridays playlist?
Send an email request to...
FriTunes@beckfordelementary.com.
If appropriate, we will try to add it to the FitFriday music rotation!
ComputerWiseKids - Beckford STEM Summer Camp
Once Upon A Dance - After School Programs
CSUN - 1st-5th Grade Summer Courses
Below are the banners and downloads for Beckford events that have already occurred.
| MINI BOOK FAIR - MAY23-25 |
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Beckford Mini Book Fair May 23rd to May 25th Open During Open House May 25th from 5pm-7pm |
| OPEN HOUSE - MAY25 |
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Open House
Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 5:00PM-6:30PM
May 25 will be our annual Open House Celebration.
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| RESTWEEK - FOREVER HEALTHY - MAY15-20 |
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| TAKE A SEAT WALK-A-THON - THANK YOU! |
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 Beckford Walk-A-Thon!click to visit Healthy Lifestyles page for more information We’re extremely thankful for all our parents, friends/family, and students who supported our school with donations. Our Beckford Walk-A-Thon was a BLAST! We fundraised over $28,000 in revenues!!! All funds raised will be spent to update our auditorium seats over the summer. This will impact your student’s experience at Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies. We are working on the kid’s incentives and will be delivering them next week. |
| TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION - MAY8-12 |
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| YEARBOOK AND PAW PRINTS - MAY3 |
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Yearbook and Paw Prints EXTENDED TILL TODAY, WEDNESDAY YEARBOOK PRE-SALE PAW PRINTS |
| JAXX - THE LION KING - APR28&29 |
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| YEARBOOK & PAW PRINTS DEADLINE - APR28 |
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| TAKE A SEAT WALK-A-THON! - APR20 |
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| RESTNITE - CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN - APR19 |
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 Show this flyer or mention the organization listed below on your visit, and California Pizza Kitchen will DONATE 20% OF ALL FOOD & BEVERAGE SALES on your check to the organization listed below. Purchases include dine-in, take-out, catering, and online orders at CPK.com when you enter BACK20% at checkout. |
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| PIZZA WITH A PURPOSE Fundraiser in support of: Beckford Elementary PTA April 19th, All Day |
Valid at the following location CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN Northridge, 9301 Tampa Ave cpk.com |
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| BECKFORD FAMILY FUN DAY! - APR15 |
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DJ ◆ CRAFTS ◆ GAMES ◆ PRIZES ◆ MAGICIAN
SHARKY'S ◆ PIZZA ◆ HOT DOGS ◆ CANDY APPLE JOIN US Saturday, April 15th 2PM to 6PM |
| COFFEE WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT - APR11 |
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| ACCELERATION DAYS - APR3-4 |
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We are excited to inform you that your child is invited to participate in our upcoming Acceleration Days on April 3 and April 4, 2023. Students invited to participate will be given personalized academic support to accelerate their learning in English Language Arts and/or Math. Your child will also receive support in other academic areas as needed from a credentialed teacher. To learn more about Acceleration Days, visit achieve.lausd.net/accelerationdays. The website has information about our enrichment and instructional programs and a list of participating schools. Please confirm your child’s participation no later than March 24, 2023, through one of the following options:
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| 2022 HOLIDAY PROGRAM AVAILABLE NOW |
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Holiday program video AVAILABLE NOW!!! Visit the Beckford Media Portal |
| CARNIVAL OF KNOWLEDGE - MAR30 |
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| PRCS MIDDLE SCHOOL TOUR - MAR28 |
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Tuesday March 28, 2023 Tour includes Middle School Presentation and Campus Tour For more information about PRCS Middle School, Please email our Middle School Office Ivet Diaz, Assistant Principal ivet.diaz-sawyer@lausd.net PRCS Main Office (818) 709-7100 • 12450 Mason Ave, Porter Ranch, CA 91326 |
| 5TH GRADE FUNDRAISER - MAR6-24 |
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| KONA ICE FROZEN FRIDAY - MAR24 |
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Next KONA ICE day is scheduled for MAR 24th. *Frozen Friday occurs, weather permitting |
| TENTATIVE SCHOOL CLOSURE - MAR21-23 |
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Our school will most likely be closed starting Tuesday, March 21-March 23, 2023. All students will complete their school assignments from home. Students may complete either the paper packet or complete assignments in Schoology by logging into Schoology at lms.lausd.net. Students in kindergarten-fifth grade should work on:
Please take these days to make up any missing assignments or work on assigned projects (if applicable). Our main office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to help students with device or password issues, or if you need to pick-up a packet. We will also be hosting virtual office hours for questions. The link will be provided on Monday. click here to download Mar 16th IF your child does not have access to a device, please call the office at (818) 360-1924 and we will send a device home for the 3 days. |
| SHARKY'S LEADERBOARD 2023 B.O.T.S |
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| Well, Our Community beat us, but we still did really well! We'll keep watch on Germain's and Superior's progress.  |
| RESTWEEK - SHARKY'S - MAR13-19 |
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JOIN US FOR A Fin-Tastic FUNDRAISER Enjoy Fin-tastic food & help raise money$$ for our School. March 13 thru 19, 2023, 10:30am–9pm Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill |
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| SPRING PICTURE DAY - MAR16 |
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| COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL |
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PLEASE JOIN US FOR Coffee with the Principal Thursday March 16, 2023 @ 8:30 am To Discuss Work Stoppage: |
| PARENT WORKSHOP - MAR15 |
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Looking at Trauma, Depression: Please RSVP for this adult only event by March 13th Location: On Campus in the Parent Center (Room 24) Workshop will be presented by Kim Hirsh, LCSW, PPSC, Psychiatric Social Worker (PSW) RSVP by Monday. March 13 at: https://forms.gle/VwwY2USS85DsAMXx6 |
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MAR 14, 2023 - VOTING for 2023-2024 PTA Board
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| KONA ICE FROZEN FRIDAY RESTART - MAR3 |
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INFORMATIONAL TOWN HALL FOR APRIL |
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INFORMATIONAL TOWN HALL Instructional leaders from the Region North will discuss: Select one: Thursday, March 2 @ 6:00 PM or Friday, March 3 @ 9:00 AM ATTEND: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/83995572382 To submit questions, please email: RegionNorth@lausd.net |
| OLSAT-8 PARENT MEETING - FEB24 |
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OLSAT-8 Parent Meeting For 2nd grade parents Friday, Feb. 24th 7:30 - 8:00 AM, ROOM 28 |
| FEB24 FROZENFRIDAY CANCELED - RAIN/COLD |
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| CINNABON TRUCK - JAN26&FEB16 |
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| VAL-O-GRAMS - JAN30-FEB10 |
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5th Grade will be selling Val-o-grams for Valentine’s Day! Before School * During Lunch * After School
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| VALENTINE'S DANCE - FEB10 |
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| RESTNITE - THE STAND - FEB8 |
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BECKFORD CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA THE STAND - NORTHRIDGE, FEBRUARY 8TH 11AM-9PM Place your order with The Stand App or online at www.TheStand.com |
| PARENT WORKSHOP - JAN25 |
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"Parenting Skills/Child Development” Presenter: Kim Hirsch, LCSW, Psychiatric Social Worker (PSW) |
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 Tuesday, January 17th at 8:30AM in Parent Center **Adults Only** |
| HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023! |
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| Welcome back from break Beckford!!! |
| WINTER BREAK - DEC19-JAN6 |
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| RESTNITE - PANDA EXPRESS ONLINE - DEC16 |
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Panda Express Virtual Community Fundraiser Place your order for pickup or delivery on Friday, December 16!
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| WINTER PROGRAM - DEC13&15 |
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Holiday program video will be available for purchase. For your convenience, video will be available for $10 as a downloadable link done by a professional videographer. Multiple cameras will record the program so you will be able to view your child perform. Visit the Beckford Media Portal |
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| SPARK OF LOVE - DEC9 |
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| SCHOOL SURVEY - SUBMIT BY DEC9 |
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The School Experience Survey is designed to gather feedback from students, staff, teachers, and parents/guardians so that schools can learn what they are doing well and what they need to work on. click here to access the survey December 9, 2022 is the last day for all to complete the survey. |
| CINNABON FOOD TRUCK - DEC8 |
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| NO FROZEN FRIDAY (WINTER HIATUS) |
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| No Frozen Fridays until FEB 24th Feb 24th Frozen Friday is a KONA ICE day! |
| GATE PARENT PRESENTATION |
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Did you miss the GATE parent meeting presentation file? |
| BECKFORD PARENT WORKSHOP - NOV30 |
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Beckford Charter School invites you to a Parent Workshop: Social Emotional Learning & Competence Part 1: How Self Esteem, Growth Mindset and Resiliency can Positively Impact Academic Success Presented by: Kim Hirsch, LCSW, Psychiatric Social Worker (PSW) November 30th 8:15AM |
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| WELCOME BACK FROM FALL BREAK! |
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| MAKE UP PICTURE DAY - NOV17 |
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| GOBBLE GRAMS - TILL NOV17 |
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| BOOK FAIR - NOV4-10 |
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| PAJAMARAMA - NOV10 |
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Topics: Report Cards, Inclusion - Zoom Presentation
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| HALLOWEEN BASH - OCT 28 |
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| B.E.L.L. FUND DRIVE - SEP 27-OCT17 |
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| PTA REFLECTIONS - DUE OCT26 |
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| RESTNITE - PRESTO PASTA - OCT26 |
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Beckford Elementary Fundraiser Fundraiser At Presto Pasta |
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Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 Eat at Presto Pasta anytime on this day and they will donate 20% of your total bill to Beckford Elementary. Not Valid on Delivery Apps. Simply show printed flyer or display on your phone at the restaurant. Flyers may not be distributed at Presto Pasta.
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LAUSD Parent and Community Engagement Local District Northwest
Click to RSVP: bit.ly/RSVP-LDNW-Coffee-with-Sup
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| WALK TO SCHOOL DAY - OCT6 |
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Thursday, October 6, 2022 Thanks for walking to school Beckford! |
| PICTURE DAY - SEP30 |
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| RESTNITE - SHARKY'S - SEP21 |
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JOIN US FOR A Fin-Tastic FUNDRAISER on Thursday!!! Enjoy Fin-tastic food & help raise money$$ for our School. SEPTEMBER 21, 2022, 10:30am–9pm Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill |
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| BECKFORD PARENT WORKSHOP - SEP21 |
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Beckford Charter School invites you to a Parent Workshop: NAVIGATING ANXIETY
September 21st 8:15AM |
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| MEMBERSHIP DRIVE - EXTENDED TO SEP16 |
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| OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT - SEP16 |
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Friday, September 1
Beckford Gates open at 6:30pm
Movie will start after sunset
bring low-back chairs and/or blankets
Concessions For Sale
Sharky’s ๏ Pizza ๏ Drinks
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Pupil Services and Attendance - Zoom Presentation
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Friday, September 16 with Jessica Viso, MS, AMFT, PPS, CWA |
Zoom Presentation on Friday, September 16th at 9am. Meeting ID: 493 390 8467 |
| PTA ASSOCIATION MEETING - SEP13 |
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| BACK TO SCHOOL - SEP6 |
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Parents, you are cordially invited to Tuesday, September 6th The teacher will present an overview of her goals, programs and expectations for the year. 5:00 – 5:45 -Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grades
Masks are highly recommended. |
>Back to School Night is for the adults only.
| ICE CREAM SOCIAL - AUG23 |
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| FREE! INTERNET & LAPTOPS - AUG 13 & 20 | ||
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LAUSD is offering FREE internet connectivity and laptops for all students that need access beyond the school day.
Pre-register & submit your request at device.lausd.net |
| COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL - AUG19 |
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Grab a cup of coffee and join us for Coffee with the Principal. Topics:
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| KONA ICE AFTER SCHOOL - MONDAY AUG15 |
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Starting at pick up time after school, Kona Ice will be parked at the front of School on Tulsa! |
A new school year is upon us once again! As principal of Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies, I would like to welcome back our returning students and families and hope you all had an enjoyable summer. To our new students and families who have recently joined Beckford, a heartfelt welcome.
To all our families, returning and new, I look forward to working with you and your children as we provide an enriching learning environment for all of our students. We believe it is important for the home and school to work together to provide a quality education for each and every one of our students. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our children.
Respectfully,
Shelly Brower
Beginning Monday, August 22, 2022 and throughout the school year, the campus will be secured before and after school.
Drop off Procedures
- Kindergarten students will be dropped off at the Vanalden gate.
- Transitional kinder (TK) will dropped off at the Tulsa gate.
- Older siblings may enter through the TK or kinder gate with their younger sibling.
- All Students in grades first-fifth should use the valet drop off on Beckford Avenue.
Dismissal Procedures
- Tk Students will exit through the Tulsa gate.
- Kinder students will exit through the Vanalden gate.
- Students in grades first-fifth who are being picked up using our valet system, will exit through the Beckford gate. Please place a paper on your dashboard with your child’s name and grade.
- Parents who are walking up to the gate to pick up their child will exit through the front gate on Tulsa. Children will be dismissed through the gate once their parent arrives.
- Any students not picked up by 2:45 (M, Wed, Thurs, Fri) or 1:45 (Tuesdays) will be brought to the office and an adult will need to come into the office to pick up the child. More detailed information can be found on our website and will also be sent home.
| The Governor has announced a new expanded birth date eligibility range that allows more students to qualify for TK! |  School Year 2023-2024Children who turn 5 between September 2nd, 2023 and September 1st, 2024 are eligible. (updated 10/07/2022) |
 Where can I enroll?
• Visit your neighborhood school. |
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE NEW STATE RULES PLEASE CONTACT:
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DIVISION
PHONE: (213) 241-0415 WEB: Attend.LAUSD.net
| THANKS FOR THE TREES JOHN LEE!!! |
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Councilmember John Lee's office came to Beckford
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| THANK YOU YEN FAMILY & 3M! |
 Thank you to Delilah and Isabella Yen and their family for nominating Beckford for the opportunity to receive this generous donation. |
| BECKFORD ART SPACES -- MURAL |
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Volunteers are needed at Beckford for Field Trips, Golf Tournament, Teacher Appreciation Week & Family Fun Festival. Please start your paperwork ASAP by visiting
Volunteers must have a current TB Test, be fully vaccinated and boostered, and fill out the online volunteer application to be approved by LAUSD.
Please consider joining PTA
Beckford's PTA provides resources and activities that strengthen the connections between children, parents, schools, and community
Amazon Smile!
This is an easy way to help
raise money for our school!
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Community Rewards Programs
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CAFETERIA MENU (choose "NNC")
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles Board of Education
Granada Hills Charter High School
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
School Board: Scott Schmerelson
Music Center - Educational Programs
Northridge West Neighborhood Council
California Alliance for Arts Education
California State University, Northridge
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Newsletters |
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
See Neighborhood Council website
for meeting dates and locations
Agenda/minutes: www.northridgewest.org…
YOUTH SERVICES "YS"
GOT PICTURES?
(temporary hiatus on uploading photos... we're currently looking for a new photo sharing solution)
Classmates, field trips, events,
and more!...
If you have pictures, please upload them onto Beckford's Shutterfly page, so we can use them in the yearbook!
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Visit... Step 1: Click to visit website Step 2: Enter login information. If you are not already a member, you will be added as soon as your request is submitted! Step 3: Upload your pictures to the appropriate section. (for example: select Fall Festival, 2nd Grade - Mrs. Lee, etc) |
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