Betty Plasencia Elementary & STEAM Magnet

On Friday, our campus was buzzing with rhythm, color, and community spirit for our Cultural Arts Festival. 🐅🎨 We are so incredibly proud of all our Tigers who made this celebration so special!

Here’s a look back at our amazing day:
Morning Dance Festival: Our talented
Tigers took the stage and blew us away with beautiful presentations, sharing dances and traditions from all around the world! 💃🏽🕺🏿

Art Gallery: The creativity was on full display! Our Tigers shared their stunning, original art pieces with the community in a beautiful exhibition. 🖼️🐯

After-School Fun: The celebration continued past the bell! Families and students packed the art booths to create hands-on masterpieces—making custom masks, bracelets, mandalas, and abstract art. 🎨✂️

Dance Workshop: Over in the auditorium, the energy was electric as students and parents jumped into an interactive dance workshop to wrap up the day! 🎶

Thank you to all the families, staff, and community members who joined us, supported our students, and dressed up in cultural attire. Events like this remind us how beautiful and diverse our school community truly is! ❤️

What a week! 🎉 Our campus was all about wellness, healthy habits, and well-deserved celebrations.

A huge shoutout to our amazing 3rd–5th graders who officially wrapped up CAASPP testing! They gave 100% effort on their state tests, and we celebrated their hard work the best way we know how—with a massive ice cream party! 🍦✨

From mindful wellness activities to sweet treats, we are so proud of our students' focus and heart this week. 💙

Roar for a fantastic Friday! 🐅✨

Our Kinder Tigers had an absolutely unforgettable day of place-based learning and exploration at the Kidspace Children’s Museum! From hands-on science discoveries to unleashing their inner artists, our little learners proved that the world is their classroom.

By stepping outside the school walls, our Tigers engaged in powerful STEAM integration, connecting real-world experiences directly to our classroom standards.

We are so proud of our independent, curious thinkers. Check out these smiles from our big museum adventure! 👇

🌊🔬 Plasencia STEAM Magnet 4th Graders Make a Splash at Malibu Lagoon! 🔬🌊

Last Friday, our amazing 4th graders swapped the classroom for the coastline for an incredible day of place-based learning! 🎒🌾

Our young scientists became field researchers for the day at the beautiful Malibu Lagoon, diving deep into investigations of local water quality and coastal sea life. From analyzing the unique ecosystem where the river meets the sea to spotting native birds and marine creatures, they put their STEAM skills to the test in the real world.

Seeing our students connect their classroom lessons to the environment right in our own backyard was truly inspiring. A huge thank you to our wonderful teachers, chaperones, and the experts who helped guide our adventure!

Check out some highlights from our day of discovery below! 👇📸

🐯 Math is a Roaring Success at Plasencia!

What a fantastic turnout for Family Math Night! It was so inspiring to see our families come together to sharpen their skills and have a blast.

Our students took the lead, playing a variety of Plasencia Tigers games designed to reinforce key math concepts through play. From strategic thinking to quick-fire facts, our Tigers proved that math isn't just about numbers—it's about teamwork and fun!

📸 Highlights of the Night:
• Tiger Pride: Seeing students coach their parents through game strategies.
• Skill Building: Strengthening addition, subtraction, and logic skills.
• Community: Building a stronger bond between home and school.

A huge thank you to all the families who joined us. Keep those math gears turning at home!

What a fantastic night! 🌟

A huge THANK YOU to all the families who joined us for our Open House and STEAM Night. It was wonderful to see our halls filled with so much energy, curiosity, and community spirit.

We loved seeing everyone dive into:
• Hands-on STEAM Activities: From science experiments to creative engineering, our students showed off some incredible skills in their classrooms! 🧪🎨
• Robotics in the Auditorium: A massive shoutout to our tech-savvy explorers who participated in the live sessions—the future looks bright! 🤖
• Parent Engagement & SEL Booths: Thank you for stopping by to learn more about how we support our students' social-emotional growth and how you can stay involved in our school journey. 🤝❤️

And of course, we hope the kiddos (and the young at heart!) enjoyed those delicious churros! 🍬✨

Check out some of the highlights from the evening below. We are so grateful for your continued support in making our school a place where innovation and heart go hand-in-hand.

A Huge Thank You to Councilmember Hernández!

The 5th Grade Project Lead Program students would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Councilmember Eunisses Hernández for her generous sponsorship.
Because of your support in providing our transportation, we were able to experience a powerful, place-based field trip to The Museum of Tolerance.

What We Learned:

• The Power of History: Understanding the impact of our choices.

• Meaningful Action: How small steps lead to big changes.

• Becoming Upstanders: Developing the courage to stand up for others and speak out against injustice.

"The world needs upstanders, and thanks to Councilmember Hernández, we are ready to lead the way!"

With appreciation,
The 5th Grade Class & The Project Lead Team

The moment we’ve been waiting for! 🌟
Our **4th and 5th-grade Folklorico dancers** just took the stage for their very first live performance at the **LAUSD Region East STEAM Festival**.

Their hard work, rhythm, and vibrant energy brought so much joy to the crowd today. We couldn't be prouder of these talented students for sharing their heritage and heart with us! 💃✨🎨

What an incredible day of discovery and culture at the **LAUSD Region East STEAM Festival**! 🚀✨

Our school community truly shined today as we explored the future of innovation.

Our **2nd graders** dived into hands-on exhibits, sparking their curiosity for all things science and tech, while our **5th-grade robotics team** stepped up as leaders, hosting an interactive booth that wowed the crowds with their coding skills!

To top it all off, the vibrant energy of our **4th and 5th-grade Folklorico dancers** reminded us that the "Arts" in STEAM are the heartbeat of our heritage. 💃🕺

We are so proud of our students for representing our school with such creativity, intellect, and pride. Seeing our older students mentor the younger ones was the highlight of the day!

🎨 **A Week of Wonders: From the Stage to the Museum!** 🌟

Our Pre-K explorers and Special Needs students have had an incredible journey of creativity and discovery!

**Yesterday**, our CAP trip took us to the **Cayton Children’s Museum**, but that was just one part of our amazing adventure.

We are so proud of our students who participated in the **Very Special Arts Festival at The Music Center**. It was a day filled with joy, expression, and deep sensory engagement. Our students didn't just watch—they became part of the art:

* **Rhythmic Connection:** Participating in an inclusive **drum circle**, feeling the vibrations and keeping the beat together.
* **Fluid Movement:** Dancing with **vibrant ribbons**, exploring personal space and motion.
* **Creative Hands:** Engaging in hands-on **art activities** designed for all abilities.
* **Inspired Watching:** Taking in two **amazing performances** that sparked imagination.

# # # 💡 Sensory & Standards
Both the museum visit and the festival focused on rich **sensory discovery**—from the tactile crunch of sand pits to the auditory power of the drums. These experiences directly support **VAPA Standard PK.MA:Cr1**: *Explore and discover the attributes of various materials and equipment in the process of creating media arts.* By experimenting with light, sound, and movement, our artists are building a foundation for a lifetime of creative confidence.

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