Dear Loyola families,

 I hope this finds you all well and savoring the final few weeks of summer.  The excitement and anticipation of a new school year is upon us! As always, I am very much looking forward to seeing all our students’ smiling faces on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 16th.

All signs point to an incredible, productive and memorable school year ahead.  As always, our devoted professional staff has already begun planning and preparing for the arrival of our Lions. Our top-notch office team is registering new families, ordering needed materials and updating student files. Our hard working and conscientious custodial staff  have spent the entire summer thoroughly cleaning the facility. And, our hard working and much-appreciated PTA is gearing up to welcome families and offer other exciting events and programs. Together, we universally embrace the common goals of nurturing responsible, caring students and promoting high levels of rigorous, personalized teaching and learning designed to ensure each student realizes his/her fullest potential in innovative learning environments.

With each new year potentially comes new faces and additions to our staff.  We continue to attract the very best to our district, as well as maintain our current top notch educators. We are very fortunate to have this group join our team here at Loyola.  Please join me in weIcoming the following new Loyola staff members to our school…

Joanie Craddock – Grade 4

Stephanie Towell - Tech Specialist

Anhua Yu – Kinder Aide

Sophia Nguyen – Instructional Aide Lower Special Day Class

Stephanie Mendez - Instructional Aide Lower Special Day Class

Marina Larsson – English Language Specialist

 Here are some items of importance as we approach the new school year…

• 2023-24 Bell Schedule
• 2023-24 School Calendar
• Class assignments will be sent out via email on Friday, August 11th, by 4:00 pm.  As we approach the new school year, I know students eagerly anticipate who their teacher is going to be.  It is important for you to know that a great deal of time, effort and thought has gone into the process of student placement for the 2023-2024 school year.   We have done our very best to ensure classrooms are balanced academically and socially. Our class lists are structured to provide equitable class sizes at each grade level to best serve all of our students.  Moving students is difficult without causing imbalances and inequities.  Therefore, please understand that I will not be moving or reassigning students.
• The parking lot will be closed during arrival and dismissal to ensure the safety of our students and their families.
• Morning Arrival: Upon arrival, students grades 1-6 must report directly to their respective blacktop areas, gr. 1-3 lower blacktop and gr. 4-6 upper blacktop.   There they will gather by their designated teacher sign.  Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students will arrive in the Kindergarten area. 
• Afternoon Dismissal: Students grades TK-6 will be dismissed at their respective bell times.  If you are picking up your child, I highly recommend using the car pick-up zone.  If you do not wish to use the car pick-up zone, you are permitted to wait for your child in the lower blacktop area/lunch area for grades 1-6 where you will meet your child(ren).  All students must be picked up at their dismissal time and remain with and be supervised by parents at all times. Students are not permitted to use the play structures/courts once dismissed.  TK and Kinder parents will pick up in the Kinder area.  All students are expected to practice Safety, Responsibility, Respect and Kindness, our school rules, at all times while on campus, including before and after school..

 Universal Meal Program

LASD is participating in the California universal meals program along with all school districts in the state. School meals will be different than they have been in the past but will be free for all students. Each month, we will provide a menu of meals, with two or more options for breakfast and lunch. Students may bring their own lunch to school, however, no outside vendors will be allowed on campus, including deliveries from outside vendors (i.e. DoorDash or similar service or parent drop off of local food vendors).  The monthly menus can be found on both the District Website and Loyola Website.  Breakfast will be served from 8:10-8:25 am at the Loyola Servery.  Please note: It will be extremely helpful if you would discuss the menu with your child.  Thank you.

Please keep your eyes open for communication regarding our 

PTA Back to School Packet.

In closing, I am eagerly awaiting the opportunity to greet students and families to begin our new journey.  If you have any questions at all, as always, please feel free to contact me.

We are thee… Loyola Lions!

In service to you,

Mr. Richard Julian
Principal