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VOLUME 5, ISSUE 28
Jumping Into a New School Year!
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2015
¡Entrando a un Nuevo Año Escolar!
It hardly seems possible. Another summer is almost over and it is
Apenas parece posible. Otro verano casi ha terminado y es hora de
time to begin another school year. It is always an exciting time. This
comenzar otro año escolar. Siempre es un tiempo emocionante. Este año
year we will continue to build our staff and programs to best meet the
continuaremos creando nuestro personal y programas para satisfacer
needs of our students and community.
mejor las necesidades de nuestros estudiantes y la comunidad.
With the positive funding model in place we have been able to return
Con el modelo de financiación positiva en su lugar hemos podido
some of the programs we had to eliminate in the budget crisis and add
regresar algunos de los programas que tuvimos que eliminar en la
some wonderful supports at all of our schools. In addition to all of the
crisis del presupuesto y añadir personal de apoyo maravilloso en todas
initiatives we implemented last year we will build on those by adding
nuestras escuelas. Además nos basaremos en todas las iniciativas que
Dr. Helen E.
a dean of students at each elementary school, increasing the number
implementamos el año pasado añadiendo un decano de estudiantes
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of content coaches, increasing the family outreach staff, expanding
en cada escuela primaria, aumentando el número de instructores,
Superintendent
our extended learning opportunities, increased intervention staff, the
aumentando el personal de alcance familiar, la ampliación de las
return of Jump Start Kindergarten, smaller class sizes K – 3rd grade,
oportunidades de aprendizaje extendido, el aumento del personal de
increased technology at school sites, expanded professional development,
intervención, el regreso de programa de Jump Start -Jardín de Niños, clases
uniform implementation district-wide, and in the summer of 2016 we plan to
más pequeñas en K - 3er grado, el aumento de la tecnología en las escuelas,
offer a summer school program at multiple sites.
el desarrollo profesional ampliado, implementación de uniformes en todo el
distrito, y en el verano de 2016 tenemos
la intención de ofrecer un programa de la
escuela de verano en múltiples planteles
escolares.
Además de estos avances positivos, me
complace felicitar a la Sra. Cristina Chiappe
y el Sr. Alexandre Monteiro en retener
sus puestos de la Mesa Directiva. ¡Son sin
oposición en las próximas elecciones, por lo
que se mantendrán en la Mesa Directiva del
Distrito Escolar Hawthorne por otros cuatro
años! El Distrito Escolar de Hawthorne
es afortunado de tener cinco miembros
dedicados que mantienen el enfoque en los
estudiantes.
Los animo a visitar el sitio web del Distrito
Escolar de Hawthorne en www.hawthorne.k12.
ca.us para ver los recursos y la información
Ramona students are excited to enter kindergarten!
disponible acerca de nuestro distrito escolar.
Los estudiantes de Ramona estan emocionados de empezar el Jardin de ninos!!
¡Espero otro año escolar excepcional!
In addition to these positive improvements, I am happy to congratulate
Mrs. Cristina Chiappe and Mr. Alexandre Monteiro on retaining their Board
seats. They are unopposed in the upcoming election and therefore will remain
on the Hawthorne School District Board of Trustees for another four years!
The Hawthorne School District is fortunate to have five dedicated Board
Members who keep the focus on students.
I encourage you to visit the Hawthorne School District website at
www.hawthorne.k12.ca.us to see resources and information available about
our school district.
I look forward to another exceptional school year!
Board of Trustees
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Cristina
Chiappe
President
Alexandre
Monteiro
Vice President
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Clerk
Dr. Eugene
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Member
Sergio
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Member
Hawthorne School District partners with LAUP to provide high-quality preschool for all four-year-old children. We believe all children deserve
the best start in life and a quality preschool educa�on.
El Distrito Escolar de Hawthorne está asociado con LAUP para proporcionar educación preescolar de alta calidad para todos los niños de cuatro años.
Creemos que todos los niños merecen el mejor comienzo en la vida y una educación preescolar de calidad.
Preschool
Sites
Preschool Schedule
HSD Preschool is a free 3.5 hour school
readiness program for 4 year old children
Preschool Classroom Schedule:
AM Session 8:05 to 11:35
PM Session 12:15 to 3:45
Eucalyptus Universal Preschool
12044 Eucalyptus Ave.
Hawthorne, CA. 90250
Programa de Preescolar
(310) 219-2837
El Preescolar del Distrito Escolar de Hawthorne (por sus
siglas en inglés HSD) es un programa gratuito de
preparación escolar de 3.5 horas, para niños de 4 años
Zela Davis Universal Preschool
13434 Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Horario del Salón de Clases del Preescolar:
Sesión de la mañana 8:05 AM - 11:35 AM
Sesión de la tarde 12:15 PM - 3:45 PM
(310) 219-2821
Every child deserves a chance to succeed!
¡Cada niño merece la oportunidad de triunfar!
The Benefits of Preschool
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LA
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Preschool Information
HS
The most important years of a child's development is in
the first five years of life. Children who receive a highquality educational experience, in their early years,
develop the skills necessary to succeed in life.
Each child receives one nutritious meal during the
classroom program
Certified Teaching Staff
Children who are involved in preschool:
Develop pre-reading, early writing, and math skills
Enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Develop emotional behaviors and social skills
Los Beneficios de la Educación Preescolar
Los primeros cinco años de vida son los más importantes en el
desarrollo del niño. Los niños que reciben una experiencia educativa
de alta calidad, en sus primeros años, desarrollan las habilidades
necesarias para triunfar en la vida.
Los niños que participan en la educación preescolar:
Desarrollan habilidades en matemáticas, escritura y lectura
temprana.
Mejoran el pensamiento crítico y habilidades en resolución de
problemas.
Desarrollan habilidades sociales y comportamiento emocional.
For more information contact:
Reina Robledo, Project Facilitator, LAUP Preschools
rrobledo@hawthorne.k12.ca.us
CPR and Emergency First Aid Trained
Excellent Student/Staff Ratio
Imagine It! Language Arts & Harcourt Math Curriculum
Información del Preescolar
Cada niño(a) recibe una comida nutritiva durante
el programa del salón de clases
Personal docente certificado
Entrenados en resucitación cardiopulmonar y primeros auxilios
Proporción excelente de niños y personal
Plan de Estudios de Lenguaje (Imagine It!) y Matemáticas (Harcourt)
Para más información póngase en contacto con:
Reina Robledo, Facilitadora del Proyecto, LAUP Escuelas Preescolares
rrobledo@hawthorne.k12.ca.us
Bud Carson Middle School
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13838 S. Yukon Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250 • 310/676-1908 • www.budcarsonmiddle.org
Mark Silva is excited to start his second year as principal at
Bud Carson Middle School. It has been such an honor for Mr. Silva
to get to know his brilliant, hardworking staff and remarkable
students over the last year. This year will be Mr. Silva’s 23rd year
of service in the Hawthorne School District, and he feels lucky to
have landed in such a positive and innovative district.
Mr. Silva anticipates that his students this year will be even
more
engaged and motivated to learn, given the additional
Mark Silva
academic support and extracurricular activities being provided
Principal
this school year. Bud Carson continues to emphasize its STEM
focus primarily through the expansion of the Project Lead the Way (PTLW)
curriculum. The establishment of PLTW at our biggest feeder school, Zela
Davis, will only increase our students’ awareness and interest in STEM
activities and careers.
Mr. Silva’s own education includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology from
the University of California, Los Angeles, and a master’s degree in educational
administration from California State University, Northridge. He began his
career as a middle school math teacher before switching over to teaching
English. He has been married to his wife, Diane, for 27 years, and they have two
boys ages 18 and 23. They also are the proud parents of two dogs—Darla, 15,
and Stewie, 5.
Mr. Silva also has an identical twin brother, Paul, who comes to school
occasionally and generates tremendous confusion among the students!
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy
4467 W. Broadway, Hawthorne, CA 90250 • 310/973-8620 • www.hawthornemsa.org
Principal Esau Berumen has been member of the Hawthorne
School District family since 1997. He began his career as a long
term substitute teacher at York Elementary School. After one
month as a substitute teacher, he became the 7th Grade Life
Science teacher at Hawthorne Intermediate School, which is now
known as Hawthorne Middle School.
In 2003, Mr. Berumen applied for and became the first Biology
teacher
at the soon to be open Hawthorne Math & Science
Esau Berumen
Academy,
HMSA. He is one of the six HMSA founding teachers.
Principal
As the school grew, he became the Science Department Chair and
the school’s College Prep Advisor. Mr. Berumen also played a critical role in the
process and approval of HMSA’s courses by the University of California’s Office
of the President. During his last year of teaching Biology at HMSA, he received
the school’s Teacher of the Year award. In 2007, Mr. Berumen became the
assistant principal of HMSA, and in 2011 he became HMSA’s third principal.
Mr. Berumen earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Occidental
College. He earned both his teaching credential and his first Master’s degree
in Cross Cultural Education from National University. In 2004, he went back to
school to earn both his administrative credential and second Master’s degree in
Educational Leadership from California State University Northridge. Recently,
Occidental College’s Alumni Association awarded Mr. Berumen with its top
honor, the 2012 Alumni Seal Award.
Mr. Berumen has been married for 13 years and is father to three children.
Two of his children will be attending schools in the Hawthorne School District
this coming year. In his free time, he enjoys being with his family, reading
books, and picking up an occasional game of rugby
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Hawthorne Middle School
4366 W. 129th St., Hawthorne, CA 90250 • 310/676-0167 • www.hawthornemiddle.org
Mr. Rudy Salas has been with the Hawthorne School District
for the past fifteen years. Prior to Hawthorne Middle School, He
served as the Assistant Principal for Prairie Vista Middle School
and as a classroom teacher at Kornblum Elementary.
Mr. Salas is honored to be the instructional leader at
Hawthorne Middle School and looks forward to the upcoming
2015-2016 school year. He will partner with a motivated and
highly-skilled staff in order to provide an engaging and dynamic
Rudy Salas
school experience. The staff at HMS will continue to develop
Principal
and prepare students to meet the demands of a rapidly changing
world. Hawthorne Middle School provides a supportive learning environment
where individuals are treated with dignity, courtesy and respect.
Mr. Salas earned his Bachelor of Arts from California State University-San
Jose. He attained his Teaching Credential and a Master’s Degree in Educational
Leadership from California State University-Dominguez Hills.
Mr. Salas lives in Hawthorne, California with his wife and three children
ages 11, 7 and 2 years old. He enjoys spending time with his family, coaching
baseball, playing golf and reading books.
Mr. Salas is committed to working with parents, students, staff and
community partners to improve academic achievement. Hawthorne Middle
School encourages you to visit the parent center. School Office Hours: MondayFriday 8:00AM-4:30PM Office Phone: 310 676-0167
Mr. Salas is pleased to announce that Hawthorne Middle School is
recognized by the California Department of Education as a Gold Ribbon and
Title 1 Achievement School.
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Eucalyptus Elementary
12044 S. Eucalyptus Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250 • 310/675-3369 • www.hsd-ca.schoolloop.com
Mike Goldstein is beginning his 17th year in the Hawthorne
School District. He grew up in Santa Cruz California and
attended college at the University of Redlands, where he played
football and earned a BA in History. After graduating in 1997,
he received his teaching credential and MA in Cross Cultural
Teaching from National University. In 1998 Mr. Goldstein was
hired by the Hawthorne School District. He taught 8th grade
Mike Goldstein Language Arts/ Social Studies and was a Special Projects teacher
at Hawthorne Middle School for 7 years. During that time he
Principal
enrolled in the Educational Administrative program at California
State University Northridge, and graduated with an MA in Educational
Administration in 2006. Mr. Goldstein has served as Assistant Principal at
HMS (2006-2008) and Eucalyptus (2009) and Principal at York Elementary
School from 2009-2013. He is excited to begin his third year as the Principal of
Eucalyptus Elementary School.
Mr. Goldstein lives in Redondo Beach with his wife Cynthia and two daughters;
Cyndi (age 10) and Amanda (age 9). When he’s not at work, Mr. Goldstein enjoys
traveling with his family, to Cynthia’s native country of Panama.
Jefferson Elementary
4091 W. 139th St., Hawthorne, CA 90250 • 310/676-9423 • www.hsdjefferson.org
Wendy Ostensen is pleased to return to Jefferson Elementary
School, home of the Eagles, for her 5th year as principal. She has
been in the field of education for 24 years. During this time she
has been a science teacher, activity director, middle school site
administrator, and elementary school site administrator. She is
proud to have worked in the Hawthorne School District for her
entire educational career. Ms. Ostensen earned her Bachelor’s
Wendy Ostensen Degree in Zoology from California State University, Long Beach
and her Master’s Degree/ Administrative Credential from
Principal
California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Ms. Ostensen grew up in southern California and resides in Hawthorne
(The City of Good Neighbors) with her two sons, Tanner and Dane, former
and present HSD students. She is excited to collaborate with the dedicated
Jefferson staff to continue the implementation of the Common Core State
Standards which is preparing students for success in college and career
readiness. Ms. Ostensen is also looking forward to working with Jefferson’s
dedicated students and parents in order to improve and enrich student
achievement. Jefferson’s expanding fine arts, dance, and music programs have
been well received by the community, and will continue into the 2015-2016
school year.
Kornblum Elementary
3620 W. El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250 • 310/970-4294 • www.hsdkornblum.org
LaTima Jones just began her third year as the principal at
Kornblum Elementary School. She has been an employee of the
Hawthorne School District since 1997 as an elementary teacher,
literacy coach, and assistant principal at the elementary and
middle school levels.
Ms. Jones graduated from the University of Southern
California (USC) in 1995 with a degree in psychology. She
earned her teaching credential through Chapman University and
LaTima Jones
attended Pepperdine University to complete her master’s degree.
Principal
Ms. Jones was a student-athlete throughout her years at
USC, earning the Scholar Athlete Award of Honor for Academic Excellence,
as receiving a solid education was her primary goal. She earned All-American
honors in track and field, was a Pac-10 Conference champion, and qualified for
the 1996 Olympic Trials. She uses these experiences to connect with students.
She stresses that education is the foundation on which they will build all of
their future success.
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Prairie Vista Middle School
13600 Prairie Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250 • 310/679-1003 • www.prairievistamiddle.org
Patricia Ray has been named the new principal of Prairie
Vista Middle School. Dr. Ray grew up in Anaheim, California but
began her teaching career in the Bronx, New York. She returned
to California and joined the Hawthorne School District family in
1999. She has taught third and fifth grades at Washington and
Kornblum Elementary Schools and sixth grade math and science
at Bud Carson Middle School. Dr. Ray also served as the literacy
coach at Jefferson Elementary school for several years before
Patricia Ray
becoming an administrator. Dr. Ray was the assistant principal
Principal
at Zela Davis Elementary School for two years before moving to
Prairie Vista Middle School where she has served as the assistant principal for
the past three years.
Dr. Ray graduated from the University of San Diego in 1986 with a degree
in political science and sociology, earned her teaching credential and
master’s degree in elementary education from Hunter College in New York
City, and attended Pepperdine University to complete a master’s degree in
administration. Most recently Dr. Ray graduated from Loyola Marymount
University with a doctoral degree in educational leadership for social justice.
Dr. Ray is prepared and excited to take on this new challenge of being the
instructional leader at Prairie Vista Middle School. Having worked at the school
for the past three years Dr. Ray knows what a great team of students, staff, and
families she has to work with. She is thrilled to welcome Matt Rohrer back as
the assistant principal.
Prairie Vista South Campus
13928 Kornblum Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250 • 310/970-7550 • www.hawthorne.k12.ca.us
David Mallchok is the Senior Site Administrator, Permit
Coordinator, Non-Permanent / Transitional Housing Family and
Foster Care Liaison and Coordinator of Student Welfare and
Attendance at Prairie Vista South School. Prior to this position,
David was Site Administrator for a variety of Hawthorne Schools
including Prairie Vista Middle School, Bud Carson Middle
School and Eucalyptus Elementary School. Preceding his tenure
David Mallchok with the Hawthorne School District which began in August
Site Administrator 1999, David served as an Assistant Principal, Magnet School
Assistant Principal Coordinator and Classroom Teacher, Grades K through 12, with
the Los Angeles Unified School District on elementary, middle
and high school campuses in Central Los Angeles.
David earned degrees from The University of South Carolina and United
States International University. He successfully completed professional credential
coursework through The University of La Verne and National University.
David motivates excellence in staff, students and parents and maintains a
safe and secure school campus that promotes values including responsibility,
accountability, cooperation, appropriate social skills, acceptance of others,
equal opportunity and satisfaction in self, family, school and society.
David provides real, considerate, judicious answers to parents’ concerns,
requests and inquiries. He deals with issues in a resilient and decisive manner
and is able to channel the diversity of teachers’ talents supporting them in
amplifying teacher and student abilities alike.
David believes keenly in education and is devoted to doing all in his capacity
to provide an outstanding, exacting, highly structured and organized learning
experience for all students. As the new school year begins David will continue
his commitment to work collaboratively and to communicate effectively in a
positive manner with all students, staff, parents and community members.
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Ramona Elementary
4617 W. 136th St., Hawthorne, CA 90250 • 310/675-7189 • www.hsdramona.org
Michael Collins is proudly starting his tenth year at Ramona
Elementary as Principal and values being a part of a school
community that fosters a nurturing and challenging environment
for all children. Mr. Collins was born and raised in the South
Bay. He attended the University of California at Santa Barbara,
where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Art History. After college,
he began substitute teaching in Hawthorne. He was hired as a
Michael Collins full time teacher during his first year substituting at Ramona
where he taught first grade for three years. Mr. Collins moved
Principal
on to teach fourth grade, fifth grade and a fourth and fifth grade
combination class. After eight years in the classroom, Mr. Collins became the
Special Projects teacher for two years where he trained teachers, managed site
programs, ran parent education classes, and oversaw grade-level curriculum,
data analysis and budget management.
Mr. Collins earned his master’s degree and administrative credential from
Cal-State University at Dominguez Hills. In 2000, he was assigned an assistant
principal position at Washington Elementary School. He has also served as an
assistant principal at Jefferson Elementary, Eucalyptus Elementary, and Prairie
Vista Middle School. In 2004, Mr. Collins was named the principal of Kornblum
Elementary School, where he served two years. In 2006, Mr. Collins returned
to Ramona Elementary as the principal of the school. He thoroughly enjoys
being a part of the Ramona community and watching the school grow. He has
been married for 22 years to his beautiful wife Samantha and credits his career
success to her and their 3 children - Brittany, Tevin, and Andrew.
Washington Elementary
4339 W. 129th St., Hawthorne, CA 90250 • 310/676-3422 • www.hsdwashington.org
Maritza Cruz-Brown has been named the new principal at
Washington Elementary School. Mrs. Cruz-Brown has been
with the Hawthorne School District since 1998. She graduated
from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1998 with a
degree in sociology and earned her teaching credential from
California State University, Dominguez Hills in 2003. In 2004, she
received her master’s degree in administration from Pepperdine
University.
Maritza
Mrs. Cruz-Brown began her teaching career at Eucalyptus
Cruz-Brown
Principal
School, where she taught second and fifth grades. After nine
years as a “koala-ty” educator, she became a hawk at Hawthorne
Middle School, where she taught sixth grade math and science and played an
integral part in the expansion of the Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Academy
(TWBI) to Hawthorne Middle School. In 2012 she became the math coach for
Washington and Kornblum Elementary Schools. After two years of coaching,
she served as the assistant principal at Zela Davis Elementary School and
was responsible for the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM) program.
Mrs. Cruz-Brown grew up in Southern California and now resides in
Lakewood, California with her family. They have always encouraged her to
grow professionally and try new things. Mrs. Cruz-Brown enjoys traveling and
making memories with her family.
Zela Davis Elementary
13435 S. Yukon Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250 • 310/679-1711 • www.hsdzeladavis.org
York Elementary
11838 S. York Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250 • 310/675-1189 • www.hsdyork.org
Thank you for your ongoing support to York School! Our
campus, staff, students and their parents help us to maintain
being the amazing Superstars!
I have been an educator in the Hawthorne School District for
thirty years. Prior to becoming an administrator, I taught ten
years at Hawthorne Intermediate and Zela Davis. I also worked
at Williams Elementary and Prairie Vista Middle Schools. I
Jennifer Beekman truly enjoy working for The Hawthorne School District for the
past thirty years. Prior to moving to Los Angeles, I lived in the
Principal
Central Valley. I attended Clovis High School and graduated from
California State University, Fresno.
My husband is a structural engineer. My son graduated from Otis Art and
Design School with his degree in Toy Design! How fun! My daughter will
graduate from CSUF this year with a major in Kinesiology.
Having had the great pleasure of being the principal of York for a total of 13
years, I have had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful families. I enjoy
keeping the valuable connections of the York alumni and I truly appreciate
those who come back to volunteer! The staff at York are all professional,
dedicated and want all children to love our school and go to college!
Follow York School on Facebook and refer to our website for updated
information. Feel free to contact me if you have any time to volunteer. I wish to
continue the outstanding parent support at our school!
2015 – 2016 is going to be another outstanding school year!
Kathy Carbajal will begin her sixth year as principal at
Zela Davis STEM PREP Elementary School. She has been in
education for the past 18 years. During this time she has been an
Administrator, English Learners Special Projects Teacher, and
Classroom Teacher.
Kathy Carbajal earned her Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree,
and Administrative Credential from California State University,
Kathy Carbajal Dominguez Hills. Prior to attending CSUDH she spent two years in
Mexico and attended the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara,
Principal
where she further enhanced her Spanish proficiency skills.
In 2014-2015, with the continued support of her amazing staff, Kathy
Carbajal was able to expand Zela Davis’ Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM) Program. Students participated in STEM programs such
as Project Lead the Way (PLTW), Summer Engineering Experience for Kids
(SEEK), and Experium Science Academy. Exiting 5th grade students were
selected by USC to participate in their Summer Science Camp.
Ms. Carbajal’s ongoing mission for Zela Davis students is to make computer
literacy an integral part of the daily curriculum, using iPads and Chromebooks
for research projects and science activities. She hopes to increase the number
of computers in each classroom so that teachers can assign an activity and
students can work in pairs with a Chromebook or iPad to complete the task.
Increasing students’ familiarity with computers will also improve their typing
skills and ability to use word processing programs, something they will need
to master before taking the new Smarter Balanced state exams starting in the
third grade.
In 2015-2016 Ms. Carbajal and her STEM Staff will expand the Project
Lead the Way curriculum from three classrooms to ten classrooms, in grades
two through five. The PLTW curriculum will include topics such as Energy
Conversion, Stability and Motion, and Robotics and Automation!
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• Nutritional facts available for all
our foods.
• Food allergen list available.
• Online meal application link.
• Online meal payment link.
Todos los almuerzos escolares deben
ser pagados por adelantado, ya sea
en la oficina o en la cafeteria antes de
las 10:00 a.m o puede pagar en línea
en ezschoolpay.com.
All school lunches must be paid in
advance either in the school office or
cafeteria, before 10:00 a.m. Or you
may pay on-line at ezschoolpay.com.
$2.75 for a single lunch.
Pay for 20 meals at $41.25 and save $13.75!!
Un solo almuerzo es de $2.75.
Pague 20 almuerzos por adelantado y ahorre $13.75!!
Students may charge up to 3 meals only. Any debt
must be paid in full before receiving the discounted
meal price.
Los estudiantes pueden deber sólo 3 comidas.
Cualquier deuda debe ser pagada en su totalidad antes
de recibir el precio de la comida con descuento
Meal Application
Solicitud de Alimentos
If you have not submitted a meal
application for 2015-2016 school
year, or received notification that
you have been directly certified,
please submit your application
online at ezmealapp.com.
Si usted no ha completado su solicitud
para el año escolar 2015-2016, por
favor complete su solicitud en línea
en ezmealapp.com.
Preschoolers will be provided a
paper application at school
(Do not apply online).
Kindergarteners and TK need to
be included on the family online
application.
Niños en edad preescolar se les dará
una solicitud en la escuela
(no aplique en línea).
Los niños de Kínder y TK deben ser
incluidos en la solicitud en línea.
If you do not have access to the internet or require
assistance, please call us at:
/
Si usted no tiene acceso a internet o necesita
ayuda, por favor llámenos al:
(310) 263-3990 • 14120 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250
or visit us at the District Office / o visítenos en la Oficina del Distrito