Dear Parents,

As you may know, LFCSA recently held its public random drawing for the 07-08 school year. We received an incredible 275 applications for the 28 kindergarten spots. Additionally, there remains a long wait list for first and second grade, should any spots become available. Clearly the good word about our school has gotten out, and the overwhelming interest in our lottery is a reflection of the school community’s commitment and hard work.

I would like to extend a heart-felt thank you to all the parents who attended our first Town Hall meeting on March 14th in the auditorium. It was encouraging to sit and talk with a large group of such interested parents, hear parents’ concerns, and discuss the road ahead. There were excellent questions asked by you, and I was glad to have the opportunity to answer them directly and share my knowledge about our blossoming school. I’m already looking forward to continuing these discussions at upcoming Town Hall meetings, and I encourage everyone to attend and join in the dialogue.

As you will read in this newsletter, LFCSA is participating in a Walk/Run for Charter Schools on April 28th at Palisades Charter High School. I want to personally invite all students, parents, and staff to fill out their pledge forms, ask their family and friends for support, and slip on their running shoes! This is going to be a wonderful event that I am sure will create bonds both within our school community and with the larger Los Angeles charter school community. To top it all off, all money raised will go directly to LFCSA. Hope to see you all there!