PROVIDENCIA PRESS Jennifer Culbertson, Principal - Burbank Unified School District
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PROVIDENCIA PRESS
Jennifer Culbertson, Principal
FEBRUARY 2021
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Have you ever experienced or provided “random acts of kindness”? How did it make you feel? Experts have determined
that showing kindness changes the brain, and that selfless acts of giving provide physical and emotional benefits needed for
a well-rounded individual. This is why it is essential for children to learn kindness early on.
Here are just a few of the many benefits your children will experience from learning the values such as kindness:
1. Happy Children – Study shows that kindness activates the joyful area of the brain. Pleasure resulting in kindness activates
the need to replicate those feelings either as a receiver or a giver.
2. Improved Health and Less Stress – Being kind increases happiness and decreases stress.
3. Greater Sense of Belonging and Improved Self Esteem – Even small acts of kindness create feelings of self-worth and
belonging. Acts of kindness increase energy and give a wonderful feeling of optimism.
4. Increased Feelings of Gratitude – Children learn to appreciate what they have when helping those less fortunate.
5. Better Concentration and Improved Results - Kindness is a key ingredient that helps children feel good. Having a positive
outlook increases attentions spans and enables more creative thinking which can produce better results at school.
6. Less Bullying – Research has documented that the effects of bullying can be significantly reduced by integrating kindness
based programs.
7. Reduced Depression - Research has discovered that an act of kindness increases levels of serotonin (a natural chemical
responsible for improving mood) in the brain. Serotonin levels are increased in both the giver and receiver of an act of
kindness, as well as anyone who witnesses that kindness, making it a wonderful natural antidepressant.
If the past year has taught us anything, it is the power of kindness. It prevails in challenging times. As we have navigated
this difficult pandemic, empathy has allowed us to stay connected through social distancing. Generosity and giving have
supported those in need. And acts of kindness have given our mental health and emotional well-being a much-needed
boost. The best thing about kindness is that it can be done anywhere, at any time. It can be done at school, or on Zoom, in
our community, or simply in your backyard. Anyone can be kind, especially young learners.
In honor of the month of love and friendship AND National Random Act of Kindness Day (February 17th), our February
character trait is KINDNESS. Throughout the month of February, we hope our students will show kindness in a variety of
ways. Keep your eyes out for an email that contains a February Kindness Calendar that includes a daily suggestion of how
your child can show kindness. I ask that you encourage your child to partake in these acts and maybe join in on the fun as
well. Acts of kindness are not only special for the receiver but also feel good as the doer.
Thank you again for helping make February a month full of fun, love, friendship, and kindness!
Be well,
Jen Culbertson
• FEBRUARY 2021 •
SCHOOL NURSE NEWS
EXERCISE DURING THE PANDEMIC
BY IZABELLE MARTINEZ, RN
Helpful Links
We are moving into the second month of a brand-new year and https://youtu.be/61p1OIO20wk
although we are dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is crucial for all of us
to stay active while practicing our safe measures like social distancing. It is
recommended by the CDC that our children get at least 60 minutes of physical
https://youtu.be/99Grz6zrziI
activity every day and that adults get about 150 minutes of physical activity a
week. Physical activity helps you feel better, function better, and sleep better. It https://www.cdc.gov/physical
also reduces anxiety and helps boost your immune system. activity/walking/index.htm
Some may think.. well how do we do that while there is a pandemic
among us? Easy!
https://www.who.int/campaig
ns/connecting-the-world-to-
Engage in active family play time. Any game that gets everyone up and moving combat-
counts! coronavirus/healthyathome
Get outside. Go for a walk, or take a bike ride but remember to maintain a safe
distance between yourself and other active neighbors. **Copy and Paste links to internet browser
Make television watching more active by doing jumping jacks or push-ups during
the commercials.
DANCE! Dance parties are always fun for the kids and sometimes it is needed
for parents to destress.
Questions?
With the Los Angeles Stay at Home orders lifted earlier this week it may be a little
Contact:
easier for us to enjoy some outdoor activities such as playing sports, visiting
beaches, visiting parks and hiking trails. Please remember that although these
Izabelle Martinez
orders are being lifted, it is still vital to follow all safety measures. Continue to izabellemartinez@burbank.usd.org
practice physical distancing, wear a mask (remember it goes over the bridge of Peggy Kurihara
your nose), and wash your hands or use hand sanitizer. Please remember to STAY peggykurihara@burbankusd.org
HOME if you are not feeling well, do not forget that it is cold and flu season so we
must continue safe and healthy practices.
NO SCHOOL
FriDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH
IN HONOR OF
PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S
BIRTHDAY
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH
IN HONOR OF
PRESIDENT WASHINGTON’S
Washington BIRTHDAY
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Virtual PARENT TEACHER
CONFERENCES
February 22ND – 26th
For all grades
MESSAGES FROM OUR PTA PRESIDENT
February starts a busy season for PTA!
This is an exciting time for PTA! If you've ever wondered what PTA does, or want to find ways to become more
involved in the programs at school, please come check out one of our meetings. Our next meeting will be on
February 16th at 7:00pm via Zoom. A link will be sent out closer to the meeting. Please come to find out more
about the amazing plans PTA is working on and how you can get involved! Remember in order to have at vote at our
meetings, you must be a member. Becoming a member is all online, and super easy!
https://jointotem.com/ca/burbank/providencia-elementary-pta
In February the PTA Association will nominate the board for the 2021-2022 school year. Any current
PTA member can join the board and help create the future for your child's school. If you are
interested in joining the executive board, please let us know.
Honorary Service Awards are happening this month. This is a special award given out by the PTA Association for
volunteers who have gone above and beyond each year for Providencia. Take a look around the school or
community. Is there someone who has volunteered outstanding service to children? If the answer is yes, nominate
them for PTA's Honorary Service Award Program. The purpose of the HSA is to give special recognition to selected
individuals, parents, teachers, or school employees who have volunteered outstanding service to children and youth
in our schools and our community. Nominations must be turned in to Michelle Stamp, HSA Chairperson by February
5, 2021 at mcb0214@hotmail.com
We are in the process of planning a few more Family Dine Out nights in the future, so please be on the lookout. We
are currently looking for a chairperson for this event. If you are interested in finding out more information, please
reach out to me. My email address is mullinsmom3@yahoo.com. Also, if you have any suggestions for restaurants,
please let us know. We are always looking for new places to try!!
Lastly, please don’t forget there are a couple ways you can support PTA without even trying.
1. Register your Ralphs Rewards card at www.Ralphs.com. Just create an account, login, and click Community
Rewards to search for Providencia and link to your card. PTA gets a few thousand dollars a year from just a
small percentage of families with linked cards. It really is the easiest way to earn money for our PTA.
2. Link Providencia to your Amazon Smile account. It’s another way for PTA to earn money, and who doesn’t
love shopping on Amazon shopping!
Thank you for your support!
Becky Mullins
PTA President
Miss Carly’s Corner Don’t forget to make sure that your student joins my google classroom! These are grade based google classrooms where I can share social emotional and PBIS related activities. Mindful Mondays We have now started Mindful Mondays! This is a chance for your students to get some more face to face interaction with me and see other classmates while starting off their Monday mornings on a positive note. Mondays 8:15 AM Google Meet nickname: Mindful This article states “several studies suggest that kids who practice mindfulness tend to develop positive traits such as increased self-control, better attentiveness in class, and more empathy and respect for others. In addition, meditation may help children manage challenging conditions such as stress, depression, ADHD and hyperactivity.” See this link for more information: https://mindworks.org/blog/meditation-for-children/ Mindful Mondays will take place every Monday (unless announced otherwise/ if there is no school) at 8:15 and can be accessed in google meet using the nickname “Mindful” Open Lunch Time Meetings There are no more scheduled small group munch and meets. Instead, I have put together open lunchtimes where anyone from that grade level can come to spend some time having lunch together. To join, they can use the code "misscarly." I am also posting a weekly reminder when it is time in my google classroom. Here is the schedule: TK & K - Mondays 11:30-12:00 1st Grade - Mondays 12:00-12:30 2nd Grade - Mondays 12:15-12:45 3rd Grade - Tuesdays 12:15-12:45 4th Grade - Wednesdays 12:00-12:30 5th Grade - Wednesdays 12:15-12:45 Did you know I have after school social-emotional groups? These happen from 3-3:30 weekly, and are scheduled by grade level. I like to keep it a mix of fun socializing activities and practicing social-emotional skills and tools. Send me an email at carlygilmore@burbankusd.org if you are interested in having your student join. If you missed it, check out my newest Miss Carly's Corner youtube video about acceptance here: https://youtu.be/Ru_XejThgBk Join Miss Carly for Storytime every Friday! Every Friday at 1:00pm Miss Carly will host a live story time. This story time is often joined by special guest Marcy the dog, or Second Step puppets. The link is also available in her google classroom http://meet.google.com/nxy-qqkf-vtu?authuser=2
Enrollment for the 2021-2022 School Year begins January 25, 2021
Returning Students DO NOT need to re-enroll.
TK Students must turn 5 years old between September 2, 2021 and December 2, 2021.
Kindergarten Students must turn 5 years old on or before September 1, 2021.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, school offices are closed to visitors. All new student enrollments are being
handled virtually by email.
New student enrollment is completed online at the following website https://burbankusd.asp.aeries.net/AIR/.
Please complete the online application, save it as a PDF. Please print and sign the last page of the
document. The following items need to be submitted along with the online application.
• Proof of birthdate: Original State birth certificate
• Proof of residence in Burbank: A CURRENT Utility bill (Burbank Water & Power or Southern
California Gas). If the utilities are under someone other than a parent/guardian name, a signed letter
stating that you and your student reside at the address, a utility bill with that person’s name and
service address, and their picture ID need to be provided. We will also need a document in the
parent’s name and the same address. This document can include a payroll check, welfare check or
statement, bank statement, credit card bill, car registration, insurance statement or cell phone bill.
• ID: Parent/guardian’s Driver’s License or other form of picture ID.
• Immunization record: Please visit https://www.shotsforschool.org/ for more information regarding
specific immunization requirements.
Once you have gathered all the documents above, please email all the required documents to
elizabethking@burbankusd.org. PDFs are preferred but photos are acceptable as well. Your child is not
officially enrolled until you have finalized your registration by sending in these documents for verification and
have received confirmation that enrollment is complete.
Si usted necesita asistencia en español, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a patriciareinoso@burbankusd.org.
Please email either Elizabeth or Patti if you have any questions regarding enrollment. You can also call the
office at 818-729-3100 between 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Please note: Per Board Policy 5116.1, your child may be placed at another Burbank school due to class size and
space availability. If your student is “capped” out of their home school, you are then placed on a waiting list for your
home school in the order of your enrollment date. You will be notified of your student’s placement through phone call
and/or email. The placement school will complete the enrollment process so there is a minimum amount of disruption
to you and your child. We do everything we can to avoid moving students, but there are times it is necessary due to
space limitations.
District Informational Meeting for incoming TK, ETK, and Kindergarten Students
Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 9:00 - 10:00 AM and 1:00 - 2:00 PM via zoom (same information presented
in both meetings). See district website for additional information.ON A ROLL ATTENDANCE 12/07/2020 – 01/08/2021 Mrs. Bartok: Luciana Arce, Hailey Castillo, Nicholas Castillo, Lucas De La Torre, Ariana Diaz, Aiden Hovsepian, Gia Ibarra, Alden Lee, Mabel Miller, Dalyah Missouri, Tristan Panek, Ava Pratt, Viviana Rico, Amreena Singh, Philip Thong, Gavin Kaimana Velasco, James Watson. Mrs. Walker: Isaac Amaya, Itzel Angel, Gianna Barrera Tran, Colton Brooks, Ava Cleary, Ethan Garzon, James Jenkins, Alyssa King, Aiden Landa, Aaron Lira, Bronson Mitchell, Mackenzie Mullins, Olivia Perez, Enna Sebastian, Riya Singh, Mylan Sweeney, Mia Vidmar. Mrs. Wollerton: Elias Asturias, Charles Bronson, Lily Channell, Maximiliano Escobar, Ava Heintz, Kimberly Lake, Emma Luz Garcia, Isabela Martinez, James Orozco, Evan Salmeron, Rolaren Vieira, WiI Wiebler, Nathaniel Zacariaz. Ms. Ditty: Lily Bendebel, Nathan Cromwell, Nila Curiel Santillana, Vivian Dreyer, Juliet Duenas, Elijah Guerrero, Allen Joseph Macadaan, Kaede McCormick, David Nersisyan, Kaleo Queiroz, Emily Robinson, Ida Rokke, Sarah Rosales, Olivia Smith, Declan Whitfield. Mr. Rivera: Leo Alpizar-Cunza, Andrew Araujo, Noah Carranza, Annika Crawford, Gavin De Leon, Jaylene Jimenez, Lily Karell, Vaughn Khorozyan, Augustus Mora, Nicholas Rosales, Maya Sahakians, Ayden Sanchez, Hazel Smith, Levon Stenberg, Livia Thorburn, Juliette Villatoro, Vincent Villatoro. Miss Coyne: Juliet Abramian, Elijah Ainsworth, Aaron Alquitela, Shiloh Benz, Gabriella Carboni, Mila Chavez, Dexter Ryan Gaviola, Kennedy Klocki, Summer Lauoletolo, Lucas Muraro, Logan Neria, Sinosh Raje, Xavia Van Dorn, Carter Wardzinski, Robert Watson, Aaron Weber, Sabrena Wilmot. Mrs. Goleman: Damian Cortez-Limon, Sophia Davis, Evelyn DeCamp, Nicholas Ferguson, Hugo Gerali, Sofia Goldstein- Vergara, Wiley Henry, Levi Koskey-Diaz, Mason Lira, Emerson McEwen, Andrew Perez, David Torres, Joseph Torres, Carter Vanegas. Mr. Earwood: Grigor Aleksanian, Stella Blodgett, Cameron Branch, Dakarai Burris, Arianna Chavez, Benjamin Copeland, Penelope Lopez, Sofia Lopez, Xander Maugh, Michael Nersisyan, Joaquin Ramirez, Samrat Shivhare, Skylar Solis, Siona Stenberg, Tanner Tennyson, Cambria Wheeler. Mrs. Armes: Michaela Brooks, Carlos Escobar, Danielle Ferguson, Omar Figueroa, Sadie Grimley, Derek Haghverdi, Mary Lou Jenkins, Gavin Ling, Leilani Lozano, Sarah Markosyan, Ethan Moore, Hailey Mullins, Anita Nazarian, Jack Ricciardella, Nia Ryce, Miheli Siriwardana, Xander Smetana. Mrs. Ohrt: Ethan Blake, Juliana Demeter, Derek Essakhanian, Jason Guerrero Varela, Mymnee McCullough, Soleil Oesteritz, Rasmus Rokke, Cameron Sarabia, Krista Sims, Scarlett Stamp. Mrs. Lorenz: Matthew Abordo, Broxton Bitler, Iris Braun, Annalisa Carboni, Raiden Drake Gaviola, Jayden Hylton, Caroline Lauoletolo, Gael Mireles, Laylah Missouri, Amelia Sebastian, Amelia Smith, Jacqueline Wilkins, Peter Yesayan. Mrs. Eldridge: Beverly Aragon, Sophia Asturias, Liana Bayramyan, James Busfield, Leonardo Calero, Lino Herrera-Delfin, Amari Hill, Zachary Johnson, Oksana Koshkina-Ralph, Matthew Lax, Shaiel Marquez, Judson Moon, Matthew Moreno, Robert Reveles. Mrs. King: Louise Bush, Aden Fernandez Zavala, Jovani Francois, Isaac Guerra-Gonzalez, Mia Jimenez, Kaylee Mason, Juan Melline, Sergio Meza, Makayla Mullins, Angel Nguyen, Gavin Pratt, Ryan Sanchez, Chetan Singh, Addie Sweeney, Tashvi Vibhakar. Mrs. Bailey: Coraline Del Rio, Joseph Demeter, Sophia Gomez, Isaiah Guerra-Gonzalez, Lola Juarez, Felix Perez, Brandon Perez Serrano, Manuel Puente, Jaime Ramirez Baten, Renata Raya Barreto, Henry Rhoades, Anthony Sanchez, Sophia Valdez, Ethan Ventura. Mrs. Coyne: James Abordo, Mathew Aruajo Contreras, Alexa Avila, Helen Brutyan, Mikel Castillo, Haris Choudhary, Cindy Ha, Elisha Hill, Johann Lee Mosley, Zoe Ling, Michael Midaa, Ayah Missouri, Teresa Solano Ms. Colvin: Mason Boldgett, Nyrie Copeland, Felix Cox, Bentley De Obaldia, Brielle Dunn, Finnie Grimley, Daniel Haghverdi, Ajay Hughes, Sebastian Martinez, Brooke Mason, Isabella Meneses, Michelle Meza, Leileen Morales, Emilia Patterson, Logan Smith, Guaransh Tyagi, Mia Wiles.
PROVIDENCIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Parent CALENDAR - FEBRUARY 2021
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1 2 3 4 5
ELPAC Testing Begins
9:00
PAWSitive Providencia Coffee with Culbertson
Community Private Facebook 4:00-6:00 4:00-6:00
Group Launches Virtual Talent Show Auditions Virtual Talent Show Auditions
(check your email for the
specific codes to join)
8 9 10 11 12
NO SCHOOL
Virtual Valentine’s Day
Parties in the Afternoon Lincoln Holiday
15 16 17 18 19
Trimester 3 Begins 8:15-8:30
NO SCHOOL LIVE Spirit Assembly
4:00
President’s Day 7:00 Coffee with Culbertson Theme: Love Makes the
PTA Meeting World Go Around
22 23 24 25 26
Parent/Teacher
Virtual Conference Week
Parent/Teacher
Parent/Teacher Parent/Teacher Parent/Teacher Virtual Conference Week
2:00
Virtual Conference Week Virtual Conference Week Virtual Conference Week
Virtual School Tour
6:30
iReady Parent NightPROVIDENCIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Parent CALENDAR - FEBRUARY 2021
LUNES MARTES MIERCOLES JUEVES VIERNES
1 2 3 4 5
Los examen de ELPAC
empiezan
9:00a
El Grupo privado de 4:00-6:00 4:00-6:00 Café con Culbertson Virtual
Facebook Comunidad Audiciones Virtuales para el Audiciones Virtuales para el
PAWSitiva Providencia se Espectáculo de Talento Espectáculo de Talento
lanzará en vivo
(revise su correo electrónico
para los códigos específicos
para unirse al grupo)
8 9 10 11 12
Fiesta Virtual del día de NO HAY CLASES
San Valentin en la tarde
Feriado por el
Presidente LINCOLN
15 16 17 18 19
NO HAY CLASES 3er Trimestre comienza 8:15-8:30
Asamblea de Espiritu
Feriado por el día de 7:00-8:00p 4:00p Escolar EN VIVO
los presidentes Reunión virtual de PTA #6 Café con Culbertson Virtual
Tema: El Amor hace que el
mundo de vueltas.
22 23 24 25 26
Semana de Conferencia
Semana de Conferencia
Semana de Conferencia Semana de Conferencia Semana de Conferencia virtual entre
virtual entre
virtual entre virtual entre virtual entre padres/maestros
padres/maestros
padres/maestros padres/maestros padres/maestros
2:00pm
Recorrido Virtual de la
6:30
escuela
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