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May 5, 2023
 
PORTOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALL STAFF, PARENTS, AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL AGENDA
 
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May 15, 2023  2:45PM           PORTOLA CONFERENCE ROOM/ZOOM

Agenda Item

Action Requested

Responsible Persons

Time Allotted

Call to order

None

SSC Chair

1 minute

Roll call and discussion/approval of minutes from 2/14/23

None

SSC Secretary

5 minutes

Review of budget

Budget materials were emailed beforehand

Remaining budget

None

Principal

15 minutes

Review of Safety Plan Progress

None

Principal

15 minutes

SPSA Progress 22-23

None

Principal

15 minutes

23-24 SPSA Goals - DRAFT

None

Principal

15 minutes

2023-2024 budget for next year

Approval of budget for next year

Motion to approve budget for next year

Principal

15 minutes

Public Comments

None

SSC Chair

5 minutes

Adjournment

None

SSC Chair

1 minute

 

Elena Garcia-Yoshitomi, Ed.D.
Principal
Portola Elementary School

 

Ventura Unified School District
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
 School Name:  Portola Elementary School
Agenda #6
5/17/23 (date) 5PM (time)
 
 

Topic(s) to be covered at this meeting

 

Development of a detailed plan for English Learners submitted to the governing board in the school’s Single Plan for Student Achievement. 

 

Development of a school’s Needs Assessment.

 

English Learner demographics and reclassification data.

X

Reclassification

X

Lexia ELD

 

Ways to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance.

 
  1. Welcome to our English Learner Advisory Committee 

  2. Public Comment

  3. Review minutes from previous ELAC meeting

  4. Report from School DELAC Representatives

  5. Agenda Items:

  1. Summarize Site Needs Assessment for Advice to School Site Council, Principal and Staff

  2. Reclassification Awards

  3. LEXIA ELD Awards

  4. Parent Recognition

 
  1. Comments/Questions/Advisement (regarding topics):

  2. Upcoming Events:

  • Happy Summer!

 

April 28, 2023

Yearbook Orders!

Dear Portola Families,

The end of the year is almost here and that means it is time to order your yearbook!  Click here for yearbook order form.  Yearbook orders are $22 per book. Order forms are due by Wednesday, May 10.  You may pay by cash or check.  Please make checks payable to the Portola PFFO. 

You also have the opportunity to submit photos for the school yearbook.  Click here to submit photos. There is a drop down menu where you can select different photo albums for the events throughout the year.

Please check out other important events coming up!

#yourproudpantherprincipal,
Dr. Elena Garcia-Yoshitomi
Important Dates
May 29 - Memorial Day
June 7 - Portola Arts and Science Show
June 13 - 5th Grade Promotion
June 15 - Last Day of School

 

March 31, 2023

Dear Portola Families,

Can you believe that Portola Ninja Warrior is already over!  What a beautiful day we had with family, friends, students, and staff.  We had so many awesome volunteers! We could not have done this without you! 

We will let all students know what Principal Challenge was selected…since we raised so much money we might do something extra special!  Please know that you can still donate by credit or debit card on https://pledgestar.com/portolaelementary/ until 11:59PM tonight.  Donations made tonight are still eligible for the following prizes:

$250 - In-N-Out Field Trip
$125 - Movie Party with Popcorn
$75 - Color Run with Kona Ice
$50 - Punch Balloon
$25 - Sticky Hand
We are also on Spring Break all next week.  There will be no classes and the front office will be closed until April 10.  
Have a wonderful vacation!
Your #proudpantherprincipal,
Dr. Garcia-Yoshitomi

THANK YOU PFFO!

 

 

Ventura Unified School District
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
School Name:  Portola Elementary School

 

Agenda #5
2/23/23 5PM

 

 

Topic(s) to be covered at this meeting

 

Development of a detailed plan for English Learners submitted to the governing board in the school’s Single Plan for Student Achievement. 

X

Development of a school’s Needs Assessment.

X

English Learner demographics and reclassification data.

X

Ways to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance.


Welcome to our English Learner Advisory Committee 

  1. Public Comment
  2. Review minutes from previous ELAC meeting
  3. Report from School DELAC Representatives
  4. Agenda Items:

a.               Please complete the LCAP survey

b.               Single School Improvement Plan

c.               Reclassification Pipeline (identification, resources, criteria, pathway)

d.               Presentation of Awards and Dinner

*Additional Topics: CCSS and SBAC

6.               Comments/Questions/Advisement (regarding topics):

7.               Upcoming Events:

·        Next ELAC Meeting date: 4/20/23

·        Next DELAC Meeting date: 3/9/2023 6:30 – 8:00 pm ESC

 

February 10, 2023

Dear Portola Families,

Portola Elementary School prides itself for its diverse student and family population. From February 1 to March 1 is Black History Month.  Black History Month provides a time for all educators and students  to remember together the struggles of African Americans to obtain the basic civil rights afforded to other citizens of the United States, the challenges African Americans had faced together and the contributions of African Americans to our country.  Ventura Unified School District created a website specific for families to use so that they can honor the achievements and recognize the struggles of the African American community.  Please click here for the Ventura Unified School District’s page on Black History Month. 

Below are some more important topics and dates. Please remember we have no school on Monday for observance of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday.  School will be closed on February 20 for Presidents Day.  

Academic Testing

Every trimester, teachers test students in math and language arts to measure their progress. Starting March all students be taking tests on their chromebooks or computer lab to prepare them for state testing in May.  

Attendance and Class Start Time

Thank you so much for dropping your child off to school on time.  This is a kind and friendly reminder that instruction begins at 8AM.  That means your child needs to be inside the classroom at 8AM.  Students will have an extra recess February 27 if they have no tardies for the month of February. 

Lunch Time Activity Volunteers

Portola Elementary School would love to offer lunch time activities for our fourth and fifth grade students during their lunch time from 12:05-1:05 from March 1 to March 31.  We can use volunteers to referee soccer games, organize a chess tournament, and play music.  Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering by signing up in this ParentSquare.

Coffee Chat - February 16 8AM

At our Coffee Chat we will have a brief presentation from our school district's behavior specialist on how to support your child's emotional regulation.  Please reach out to the school if you have any questions about this upcoming workshop! 

Important Dates
February 13 - NO SCHOOL
February 14 - School Site Council 2:45PM
February 16 - Coffee Chat 8AM Library
February 20 - NO SCHOOL
Your #proudpantherprincipal,
Dr. Elena Garcia-Yoshitomi

 

 

 

 

 

School Site Council Meeting - February 14

Good Day Portola Families!

We will be having a school site council meeting on February 14, 2023 at 2:45PM.  All members of the public are welcomed.

Dr. Garcia-Yoshitomi

PORTOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALL STAFF, PARENTS, AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL AGENDA

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/3511139305?pwd=eU9LUlpBMUhzTTVDdmc2MFljcXFTZz09  

February, 2023    2:45PM    PORTOLA CONFERENCE ROOM/ZOOM

Agenda Item

Action Requested

Responsible Persons

Time Allotted

Call to order


 

None

SSC Chair

1 minute

Roll call and discussion/approval of minutes from 1/10/23

None

SSC Secretary

5 minutes

Approval paraprofessional position for the remainder of the year. 

None

Principal

15 minutes

Public Comments

None

SSC Chair

5 minutes

Adjournment

None

SSC Chair

1 minute

 

 

 

February 3, 2023

Dear Portola Families,

Thank you for being the best families in Ventura Unified School District.  Our PFFO is having a Valentine’s Day Gram fundraiser.  Please complete the forms in a sealed envelope to your child’s teacher no later than February 8! Our next fundraiser dinner is February 10 at Chuck E. Cheese! Thank you for your support!  Please remember that the school day begins at 8AM and that we really want to focus on coming to school on time this year!  This helps our teachers and students have a smooth start to their day!  Have a wonderful weekend.  

Your #proudpantherprincipal,

Dr. Elena Garcia-Yoshitomi

IMPORTANT DATES

February 8 - Valentines’ Day Gram Fundraiser Ends
February 10 - Wear your favorite team jersey day!
February 10 - Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser Dinner
February 13 - Lincoln’s Birthday - NO SCHOOL
February 16 - ELAC Meeting 5:30PM
February 20 - Presidents’ Day - NO SCHOOL