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Larchmont Chronicle
OCTOBER 2021
SECTION TWO
THIRD STREET By Nikka Gueler 4th Grade
Hello, readers. I am Nikka Gueler, a fourth grader at Third Street Elementary. I look forward to writing this column alongside Coco Min, who is in the fifth grade. After a long year and a half of virtual learning, it’s wonderful to be back on campus with my fellow students, teachers and administrators. We are all back to in-person learning; however, everyone has to wear a mask and all students must take a weekly COVID test at school. This year, Third Street Elementary is proud to launch its gifted
magnet program for third to fifth grades. The program is open to any qualified student in LAUSD. In its first year, the program has already received many applicants. In addition to the new magnet program, Third Street Elementary continues to offer ETK (early transitional kinder), TK (transitional kinder) and KDLP (Korean dual immersion). The Korean dual immersion program at Third Street is especially popular, teaching in both English and Korean to stu-
dents from kindergarten through fifth grade. In addition to these great programs, students can look forward to participating in the science lab, tech lab, drama, music and dance. The after-school programs Kids Kor and Beyond The Bell include science, chess, volleyball, soccer, basketball, karate, yoga, ballet, and more. The school is especially proud of its technology program, where kids are already learning to code on Apple computers, and its science lab, where they create experiments. We are looking forward to a great school year with a lot of activities to come.
HOLLYWOOD SCHOOLHOUSE By Sienna Light 6th Grade
Hello, my name is Sienna Light. I am a 6th grader at Hollywood Schoolhouse, and 10 years have passed since I walked through the gates of the HSH preschool yard. I like to read new books, play numerous sports, and, most of all, I love to write. I am a proud animal lover, and have three dogs. I take charge, and I am a leader. I owe much of that to HSH. Ever since I first came to this school, I learned that HSH’s main approach to learning is for students to become more academically strong, artistically proud, physically active and socially grounded. Hollywood Schoolhouse also makes sure that students and teachers always pro-
MARLBOROUGH SCHOOL By Avery Gough 10th Grade
The past month has been especially exciting for Marlborough students. We went back to campus on August 31. During our very first All-School Meeting of the year, the teachers choreographed and performed a dance in front of the whole school in order to get us excited for the upcoming school year. It was so much fun to see all of my friends, grade, and school once again, and school is finally feeling normal again. Marlborough has begun its Community Days, which fall on either Wednesday or Friday; there will be six every semester. These Community Days include
PAGE ACADEMY
By Amiely Rodriguez-Lopez 8th Grade
Neville Anderson, MD, FAAP Amaka Priest, MD Courtney Mannino, MD, FAAP
Page Academy has a long history and was founded in 1908. It’s hard to believe that we have already celebrated 113 years! I have attended Page Academy since I was two years old and I will be graduating middle school this year. When COVID-19 hit in March 2020 and all schools shut down, it resulted in Zoom classes becoming the new normal. The teachers helped us stay connected and positive dur-
mote and carry out tasks with fearless curiosity and inspired learning. This means sharing our values and donating our time to communities in need. As a 6th grader, I will be introduced to many new field trips and events. Even though COVID is continuing to threaten our country, I know that the HSH community will continue to carry out these activities with utmost safety. For example, we will always be socially distant indoors and outdoors, wearing a mask over our nose and mouth at all times and sanitizing/washing our hands constantly throughout the day. I am very excited to participate in all the surprises that the school will offer to me. activities by grade or those with the entire school. For example, the last Community Day was divided by our class advisory and it was a writing seminar to help us compose our personal story in college apps. Varsity and JV sports, including tennis and volleyball, which had their tryouts at the beginning of August, have begun regular practice. We have already had preseason games, and matches and games have already begun to fill up our weeks. The middle school’s White and Purple teams had their tryouts in the first few weeks of school, so they too can begin practice soon. For reference, the White team is the more novice and the Purple is more advanced. In recent weeks we have celebrated Rosh Hashanah, Labor Day and Yom Kippur. We have also paid tribute to those who died twenty years ago on 9/11 and recognize their bravery and heroism. ing that time, but the students still missed our on-campus activities, especially the ones our student council organized. Now that we are back at school in-person, we were able to hold our student council elections once again this September. It’s amazing to hear all the fresh ideas that the student council members are discussing! The excitement is flowing through the halls and has really uplifted the students as well as encouraged optimism within the student body. I look forward to giving you updates throughout the year, and wish you a safe and Happy Halloween!
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