www.smash.smmusd.org December 7, 2012
Dear SMASH Families,
You will soon be getting an important letter from the Education Foundation regarding their Annual Appeal, called the Dollar A Day campaign. The campaign’s goal is $4 million by January 2014 to ensure that our children – and all children in our District – have the best educational opportunities available based on the District’s identified priorities which are in alignment with what we emphasize at SMASH:
• Educational Excellence in Reading and Math: Your gift will provide schools with reading and math coaches and the tools necessary to improve, challenge and accelerate all students. These coaches would be in addition to the instructors we currently have at SMASH.
• Investment in Staff: Your contribution will make sure that our teachers receive high quality education and training that keeps them at the forefront of best practices and educational innovation. We are hopeful this will provide SMASH instructors access to continued Reading and Writing Workshop training, Project-based
Learning Workshops, Math, and Responsive Classroom professional development.
• Instructional Assistants in the Classroom: Your gift will provide academically-trained assistants to teachers to boost student reading and math performance. We all celebrate the importance of the instructional assistants, Malaika, Nadja, and Laura, who are on our SMASH team.
• School Enrichment: Your commitment will ensure that schools continue to choose special programs which enrich students’ education and are tailored to each school’s unique environment. This money could help to pay for SMASH drama, visual arts, middle school music, and perhaps new creative programs such as dance. Please read your letter. You can donate online (www.smmef.org) or mail your contribution using the remit envelope that comes with your letter.
We honor the high level of participation and financial contribution you have already committed to the SMASH Annual Family Investment (AFI). We acknowledge this $1 a Day Education Foundation campaign is an additional appeal coming in the heart of the holiday season, but we encourage your consideration of this worthy cause.
Let’s show our SMASH Leadership in embracing this new funding system and cultural change by supporting
the Education Foundation campaign with whatever amount you can afford.
Jessica, Jamee, and David
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ICE
At SANTA MONICA
$20 tickets still available in the SMASH office. Use same as cash at the skate rink.
SMASH receives $8 for each $20 purchased.
Tickets good for the entire skate season
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OUR NEIGHBORS LIVING ON 5th & 6th STREETS
Have asked that SMASH parents DO NOT BLOCK THE NEIGHBORS DRIVEWAYS!
Your car may be towed if you are blocking a driveway
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DATES TO REMEMBER
Friday, Dec 7-14 - SMASH Book Fair
Tuesday, Dec 11 - 4-9pm - SMASH restaurant night at El Cholo, 1025 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica
Wednesday, Dec 12 - Art Share
Wednesday, Dec 19 - 8:30am - PTSA Mtg
3:30pm - Site Council Mtg
Friday, Dec 21 - Teacher Appreciation Lunch
Monday, Dec 24 - Friday, Jan 4 - WINTER BREAK!
Mon, Jan 14 - 9am - SMASH school tour
Wed, Jan 16 - 3:30pm - Site Council Mtg
6:30pm - PTSA Mtg
Thur, Jan 17 - 6:00pm - Music Concert
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PAL BEST GIFT EVER GIFT DRIVE - Until December 14
Donate a new unwrapped gift at: Santa Monica PAL at 1401 Olympic Blvd or ICE at 5th St & Arizona Ave
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WESTSIDE FOOD BANK DONATION BARREL
IN THE SMASH OFFICE UNTIL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18
The following items are needed (no glass except for baby food)
Cans of: tuna, vegetables and soup; fruits and fruit juices; pork & beans; stews & other meats
Packaged food: pasta, lentils and beans; macaroni & cheese and packaged dinners; instant soup, hot and cold cereal; peanut butter and other nut butters; nutritional bars: protein, granola, energy or breakfast bars
Baby foods are urgently needed. Two thousand babies and toddlers are without adequate nutrition each day right here on the west side of Los Angeles.
Baby/Toddler needs:
Infant formula; jar foods-all flavors & stages; crackers, teething biscuits and cookies; raisins & fruit snacks; juices: jars, cans, pouches & boxes; infant & children’s cereals
Other items need at Westside Food Bank:
Socks - new or clean gently-used socks—any size. Blankets - new or clean gently-used
Travel size sundries are urgently needed: travel sized shampoo, hair conditioner, soap, bath & shower gel, toothpaste and toothbrush and towels (new or clean gently-used)
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THE SMASH HOLIDAY HELPERS ARE WORKING WITH
THE CHILDREN’S LIFE SAVING FOUNDATION!
PLEASE help us brighten the children’s spirits by donating a new toy or a cash donation (no amount is too small). With Cash donations, we will use our math skills to buy new toys for these children.
We will have a collection box in the SMASH office and in Anne’s room (#425) and at the SMASH Book Fair.
Thank you for helping us bring joy and smiles to less fortunate children this holiday season.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Sincerely,
The SMASH Holiday Helpers, Alex M, Alie L. & Malia K.
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Additions/Corrections to SMASH Directory
Shira Blatt, Core 2
Caz & Gabby Blatt, Core 3
Bailey Field, Mother, cell # 310-741-7891 (correction)
Ilsa VandenHeuvel, Core 1
Cheri VandenHeuvel, Mother, cell # 424-645-9336 (new number)
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CORE 1 NEWS
CIRCLE GROUPS: We switched CIRCLE GROUPS last week, and the children have new circle group teachers. Candis’ group named themselves the Turquoise Otters. Chrysta’s group named themselves the Dancing Dolphins. Graciela’s group named themselves the Golden Owls. These are our “Winter Circle Groups.” Your child will move in to their third and final Circle Group in the spring, experiencing all three Core 1 teachers, and most Core 1 children, in their Circle Groups. Your child will always stay with their Family Group.
Even Turtles Like Vacations!!
Franklin, our class turtle, is looking for a kind and caring family who would like to host him at their house over Winter Break. If you have a space in your home for his "vacation home" (a smaller tank in the classroom) and will not be traveling over the holidays, you might just want to care for Franklin for 2 weeks. This requires transporting and setting him up in your home (Candis can help) and feeding him every day. Then bringing him back in January. Food and supplies are provided. Please email Candis ASAP if you're interested.
Core 1 Drama Share
We hope friends and family can come to our CORE 1 DRAMA SHARE on WEDNESDAY, DEC 12, 9am-10am. We will be sharing photos, videos, and artifacts of our experiences in the classrooms.
Projects
November is the time in Core 1 when we begin to delve into our project studies. Your child visits every teacher once a week to continue these investigations.
Materials in our World (with a focus on wood, paper, and fabric) - Chrysta
Puppets, Dolls, and Our Stories - Graciela
Our Environment – Candis
These past couple of weeks, the children have been learning about the different kinds of paper (chipboard, newsprint, wax paper, corrugated cardboard, etc.) and exploring the properties of each type of paper. Many have discovered that water creates a change when added to paper. Some have explored the idea of “flooding” and the powerful force of water.
The cardboard is getting weaker and weaker. Soon it will get so weak, it will fall apart. ~Kobi
Just like tissues, as soon as you put too much water on the cardboard, it breaks. ~Nick
I noticed with the cardboard, when you put a ton of water on it, it feels like papier-mâché. Both are decomposing. Since the pumpkins are getting all mush…same thing with the cardboard. It’s getting all mush like the pumpkins. ~Luca
…With the water. ~Theo
I noticed about the cardboard, it can always bend, but it is stronger in every way. ~Ivy
When I saw the newsprint at first, I thought it was regular old newspaper. And then I looked closer and I saw splinters
of wood in the paper, but your couldn’t get splinters with it. ~Owen
The box was rotting when water was in it, like it was breaking down. ~Olivia
Like the pumpkins? ~Genevieve
December Birthday Bash- Next Friday, December 14 - Birthday children are invited to bring in their favorite fruit or vegetable to prepare in the morning and serve at our celebration.
Enjoy the weekend!
Candis, Chrysta, Graciela, Laura & Nadja
Candis: cberens@smmusd.org
Chrysta: cwyse@smmusd.org
Graciela: gbarba-castro@smmusd.org
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CORE 2 NEWS
We hope you had fun shopping, snacking, listening to music, and seeing friends at the Holiday Boutique –
TODAY from 11:30 – 5:00! Their were so many original, unique, beautiful creations from SMASH students, alum, parents, and community merchants. What a great way to get into the holiday spirit!
The Book Fair is up and running 12/10 – 12/14, so stop by before, during or after school to pick up some books for yourself, your kids, gifts, and Core 2. Look for the Core 2 “wish box” at the Book Fair!
Great things are going on in Core 2, and we happily invite you to be a part of it. We realize that it is not possible for busy, working families to participate in every Celebration, Field Trip, Sharing, Parent Education event, and Fundraising opportunity. We try to help the kids understand that, as well. Please know how much we value your time AND how glad we are when you are able to join Core 2. Over the year, we will continue to include parents in a variety of ways on different days/at different times of day to accommodate your busy lives. Read on for more than a handful of opportunities coming up before Winter Break:
Who will be the next President of SMASH? You may have heard Marcus’s Maggie has been doing a special literature project with a small group of third graders. They have been meeting on Tuesday mornings doing an in-depth creative exploration of a character who they wanted to "become." Each child has picked a character they know well from a favorite book, and in tandem with the presidential election, journaled from their character's point of view, designed a campaign poster, informational pamphlet, and written a speech on why THEY (the character) should become "President of SMASH." The students are now prepared to give their campaign speeches to the class on why they should be elected, as their character. Please check in with your child to see if they are part of this group. If so, ask them about costume, props, etc. they feel they need to help them get into character for the big day. Parents are welcome to come watch the speeches on Dec 18 at 9:30 a.m. in Jayme’s room. Hope to see you there!
Visual Arts Sharing with Julianna: Wednesday, 12/12, 11:15 am - We will be meeting with Julianna in your child’s Advisory Room to get an overview of puppetry history and our puppet making process and creation. Then we will parade with our puppets through all over SMASH from 11:40-12:15.
Core 2 Math Parent Education Morning is right around the corner - Monday, December 17 from 8:30 – 9:30.
Parents are invited to come hear, learn, and participate in our TERC Investigations math program side-by-side with your kids. This promises to be an educational and fun-filled morning, with guaranteed “aha” moments. We hope you will be able to join us.
On Friday, December 21, we will be taking a walking trip to the Santa Monica Pier Heal the Bay Aquarium.
We will walk down in the morning and return before lunch. Please have your child bring a portable snack and dress sun/ weather appropriate. Let Jayme or Tamara know if you would like to join us.
Giving is in the air. As you know, the students voted to donate money to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy victims in honor of Thanksgiving. They raised almost $200, and with Tamara’s “matching” donation, that brings our total to $400! After Alie, Malia, and Alex from Core 3 shared their project to donate money or toys to The Children’s Lifesaving Foundation for the holidays, the Core 2 students voted to give $50 of the money we had collected to their cause. Students are still welcome to bring in new, unopened toys to donate to . We are very proud of the kids for demonstrating such empathy and caring for others.
Have a great weekend!
Tamara, Jayme, & Nadja
Jayme: jwoldflorian@smmusd.org
Tamara: tmugalian@smmusd.org
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CORE 3 NEWS
• Thank you to all the parents who helped out with the Holiday Arts Boutique! A shout-out to April for volunteering time to help kids sew Oogoo Dolls and a huge appreciation to Yung for spending so much of her time helping out with sewing and with the Social Studies projects. The kids appreciate your help!
• Thank you Skirball Chaperones! There is a free family pass in today's mail and if you use it, Skirball will give your family a $10 gas card so the trip is fully free!
• Visual Arts with Juliana: Arts Share on Wed, the 12 from 10:30-11:30. Please stop by and see the amazing creations. They will be kept at school after the share since they will be part of our Dramatic Arts unit with Kristy which starts Wed, 12/19. We are still looking for a photographer parent to take portrait shots of the puppet maker and their puppet.Please contact Genie. This can be a future spring project! Amateur photographers welcome!
• Monday, 12/17, we will be taking a field trip to the California Science Center and would like lots of chaperones so small groups can be free to do the scavenger hunt. We will be doing a scavenger hunt in the Body Exhibit and going through the Endeavor exhibit. We will return by 2:00. Please email Genie if you can chaperone. Please sign permission slips and help by donating to the $10 total cost ($7.00 for an unchartered bus and $3.00 for the Endeavor Exhibit fee).
• Friday, 12/21, 10 of our 5th graders will be 'competing' in the Mad Hot Ballroom show at Barnum Hall from 10:00-11:00. The whole Core will be walking there to cheer on our SMASH representative dancers. Parents are welcome! An email has been sent out with detailed information and an attached flyer - admission is FREE
6th Grade Math with Mimi: We finished up the last section of our current math unit by continuing to work on strategies that help us find equivalent fractions, decimals, and percentages. Knowing how to use multiple strategies helps us become stronger and more versatile mathematicians. On Thursday, we were lucky enough to get in a full day of finishing up work and asking lots of questions. Next week, we will have more practice and a unit test on Thursday.
6th Grade Math with Erin: We were fortunate to have another parent guest speaker share with our mathematicians this week as they continue working on their dream rooms. Eleanor's mom Beck came in to share with the class about her process as a designer. Beck showed the class slides of an existing house she is currently working on and then the artistic renderings of the proposed finished product. She explained the math that she uses in each step, from her first general measurements to looking at and measuring the angles of the house as a passerby will see it from the street. Next week we may take a walking field trip to look at the house since it is right in our neighborhood. Thanks Beck for sharing your passion with us!
5th grade Math Workshop with Genie: We are spending a little bit of time with 3D geometry and volume as an introduction and a connection to how we use multiples and factors. Ask your child how to find the volume of a box or a rectangular room.
Science with Mimi: Students continued to research about their "patients", answering questions about their condition and possible treatments. We continued our conversations about working in cooperative groups by reflecting on what we can do to improve small group interactions and productivity. Identifying specific behaviors that help or hurt small group discussions/projects is a key to the reflection process.
Social Studies with Erin: We continued working on their projects with a focus on presentation. On Monday we had a lesson about why visual presentation matters and what details show pride in presentation. We looked and how and why presentation matter in the real world by looking at copies of resumes, food packaging, invitations, school projects, and two people dressed for an interview (thank you to American Girls Kaya and Kaya for the guest appearance). At the students looked at each of the examples they took notes about what showed pride in presentation (appropriate content, neatness, typed work, color, nice taping or gluing, correct spelling, neat and cleanly dressed, etc.) and what did not (ripped paper, spelling errors, cross outs, paint splattered clothing, crushed food, etc.). We will be thinking of these things as they prepare their SS visual presentations and about why this matters in the real world. On Wednesday and Friday students continued working on various aspects of their projects. Some groups are delving into their essays, other groups are still setting up volunteer opportunities and rallying the community for their cause. Other groups are doing a bit more research and still others are beginning their visual presentations - either on the computer or on poster boards.
Homework:
5G math: packet #15. Due 12/14/12
6G math: no homework
RW: read every day for 30-40 minutes (100 pages a week). This can include their book club reading!
WW: write 3 pages in your writing notebook per week! Finish collecting ideas for your character and setting!
ghwang@smmusd.org ehaendel@smmusd.org mimilichterman@yahoo.com
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CORE 4 NEWS
7th Grade
In Humanities, we are working on forming Governments. We had to get in groups of three, and choose our
form of Government. Most of us turned in our first draft of our Government’s Constitution. Then on 12/12,
our 2nd draft of our Constitution is due, plus our Governments Bill of Rights poster. Then on 12/19 is our
final project due date.
In Science this week, we started chemistry and chemical reactions. We finished organizing our binder, and
put in covers that represent us in the front. We also got handouts and diagrams to help us understand basic
chemical reactions. We did a daily page and activity about Atoms and Molecules and change of state.
In Math, we wrote a plan of the sections we are going to work on until winter break. We had it signed by
our parents and should be following our plans. We have all been working at our own pace, and doing a lot of
independent work.
Written by Lydia Night and Kate Zemke
Darwin Mendinueto - dmendinueto@smmusd.org
Kurt Holland - kholland@smmusd.org
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"Gifts from Agabhumi the Best of Bali are sure to be the SMASH hit of your holiday season!
This weekend, from December 7th through December 9th, when you shop Agabhumi and mention you’re from SMASH they’ll donate 20% back to the school! Carrying an extensive array of jewelry, scarves, knits and accessories, there’s sure to be something for mom, wife, bestie and more. To check out what Agabhumi has to offer visit www.agabhumi.com. Located at 2665 Main St. Suite A (just around the corner!) store hours are Friday 11am-7pm,Saturday 11am-6pm and Sunday 11am-6pm. For additional information or questions, please feel free to contact Christina Norton christina@agabhumi.com or 310.396.2422."
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COMPOST DAY
Saturday, December 8 at 7:00am to 2:00pm; Santa Monica City Yards at 2500 Michigan Ave
Gardeners have the opportunity to cart away free compost at a Compost Giveaway -
a quarterly thanks to residents for their efforts in recycling yard trimmings. 5 burlap sacks will be provided per resident.
Please bring gloves and be prepared to scoop your own compost Contact Number 310-458- 2223
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF
2500 Michigan Avenue; First Saturday of the month - 9:00am-2:00pm
Upcoming drop-off dates: January 5, February 2, March 2, and April 6
Free to Santa Monica residents (proof of residency required).
Maximum of 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit.
NO empty containers or dried latex paint. These can be disposed of via recycling or trash collection
For bulky items (furniture, appliances, etc) contact Resource Recycling & Recovery Div at 310-458-2223
Electronics (e-waste) is accepted at the Santa Monica Community Recycling Center at 2411 Delaware Ave
No prescription medications - he center will provide envelopes for mail-based disposal service
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KARAMU COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Wednesday, Dec 12 from 4:00 to 6:00pm
Grant Elementary School at 2368 Pearl Street
In recognition of Kwanzaa’s seven principles or Nguza Saba (Unity, Determination, Collective Work and Responsibilities, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith). We look forward to celebrating the rich diversity of our community.
RSVP by Dec. 7 to Donna McCoy at dmccoy@smmusd.org or at 310-452-2326 x 72218 or at 310-452-2364 x 67337
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Green For The Dogs: Concrete floors are not comfortable for anyone. Old blankets and towels make perfect soft spots for shelter animals. Even old sports balls that no longer stay inflated can be repurposed as dog toys. Check your local animal shelter if they will take these donations.
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CREST WINTER SPORTS
BASKETBALL SEASON FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
Brochures and registration forms available in the SMASH office on Monday, December 10
Info 310-458-8540 - Web: www.smgov.net/crest - Register online at recenroll.smgov.net
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MUIR/SMASH JUNIOR GREAT BOOKS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
We need volunteers to help run our Junior Great Books program!
JGB is a nationally-recognized program for student book clubs, drawing on a diverse set of stories from all over the world to provoke student-led discussions of literature and life. Last year we ran four exceptional sessions for John Muir's 1st-3rd grades. This year we are partnering with SMASH to make new friends and share great books, and hopefully to expand to more grades!
We will run 6 week sessions from January to February, in parallel with the CREST Enrichment winter schedule, starting the week of January 14. You can run your weekly one-hour session on whatever days / times are convenient for you, we will work with your schedule.
Leading a session is immensely rewarding and fun -- the children will amaze you with their ideas!
Please contact peterjkovac@yahoo.com if you are interested in volunteering. No experience necessary. Sign-ups for your kids will occur in late November.
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DRAMA TEACHER, KRISTY PACE, will be offering
A 4 day MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP in Culver City on January 1-4.
A musical theatre winter “stock” production class” taught by Kristy Pace
We will create a musical for performance on Friday, January 4 from 9am to 2.pm. Show on Friday at 1pm
At reDiscover, 12948 Washington Blvd
$200/per child
For information and to register, e-mail Kristy at kvpsummer@yahoo.com
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LOS ANGELES TEEN TALENT EVENING
Starring
LYDIA NIGHT, MASON SUMMIT & GRACE LONDON
Friday, December 7
8:00-9:00pm
The Talking Stick at 1411 Lincoln Blvd, Venice (no cover!)
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JAMS THEATRE COMPANY (Open to SMASH Middle School students)
My name is Dana Murphy and I am the Director of JAMS Theatre Company and the Spring Musical. If you haven't heard already, this year our Spring Musical is going to be Seussical, Jr.! It is a fantastic show with wonderful music, tons of fun and hilarious characters (all of your favorite Seuss characters, with a twist!), and an inspiring story. I am so excited to get started.
FIRST MEETING: Our first meeting of JAMS Theatre Co. will be on Monday, December 10 from 3:30-5:30pm in the Auditorium. I hope to see you all there. We will be introducing everyone to each other, talking about the program, playing some theatre and improv games, and talking about auditions and the show as well.
PARENT MEETING: Our mandatory meeting for parents of JAMS Theatre Co. students will be on Monday, December 17 at 6:30pm in the Auditorium directly following our second round of auditions on that day. Please mark your calendars and there will be more info about this to come!
SCHEDULE: JAMS Theatre will meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and some Fridays from 3:30-5:30pm in the Auditorium (occasional rehearsals will also be held in the Dance Room next to the Gym). The performances of the show will be May 9th, 10th, and 11th. Again, more details will come as we go along.
AUDITIONS: We will begin auditions for Seussical on Wednesday, December 12 from 3:30-5:30pm. Auditions will continue through Friday, December 14 from 3:30-5:30pm and Monday, December 17 from 3:30-6pm. Casting will hopefully be finished by our meeting on Wednesday, December 19 so that we can do read-throughs of the show and then we will not meet on Friday, December 21 so that you can all enjoy your winter breaks!
If you would like to find out more about the show, read the plot, learn about the characters, and hear some of the music, please check out this website: http://www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000296
It would also be good to start thinking about what song you would like to sing for your audition. I will want to hear just a verse and a chorus of any song of your choosing, preferably something that can show me your acting ability as well as your vocal ability (we will talk more about this at our first meetings). We will also read some scenes from the show and do a short dance audition as well. I don't force anyone to audition who doesn't want to, but to be considered for a major role it is a requirement. Don't worry, we will work on audition techniques and you will be in an extremely supportive and non-competitive environment. Plus, I'm really nice and not scary at all! =]
DESIGN TEAM:The last thing I want to mention is the JAMS Theatre Company DESIGN Program! For students who would prefer to be behind the scenes rather than onstage, we also offer a program every Friday at lunch in which company members can learn about Lighting Design, Costume Design, Set Design, and Backstage Crew. You can be in the show and also participate in the Design portion if you like. Our first meeting of JAMS Theatre Co. Design Team will be at lunch on Friday, December 14th in the Dance Room.
OUR YEARBOOK PHOTO: will be on Wednesday the 19 at 3:40, just after the start of theatre! Students should please plan ahead and don't be late!
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BALLROOM MADNESS
Dazzling Dance-Off
Friday, December 21 - 10:00-11:00am
Barnum Hall, Santa Monica High School, 601 Pico Blvd
FREE ADDMISSION
Santa Monica/Malibu students step out to show the judges their best moves.
Three teams of ten students each from SMASH, John Muir, Edison, Franklin, Grant, McKinley, Pt. Dume, Roosevelt, and Webster will be dancing like the stars they are-shining with newfound self-esteem, sharing the joy that only swing and meringue can bring. So please step up and celebrate our kids as they tango, foxtrot and rock the rumba.
For information contact: Jane Dorian at 310-922-6464 or jane@ballroommadness.org
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Santa to Fly into Santa Monica Airport on a Vintage Plane
Sunday, December 9, Estimated time of arrival 1:30pm
Kris Kringle will pilot a World War II bi-plane carrying lots of candy canes and spend Sunday at the Museum of Flying. The public is invited to watch as he lands his plane at the Santa Monica Airport. To see him, arrive early and stand along Airport Ave, across from the museum, where he’ll be available for photos all afternoon.
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35th Annual SANTA MONICA-VENICE CHRISTMAS RUN
Saturday, December 8 - 10K begins at 7:30am, 5K at 9:15am
Thousands of costumed runners will make their way through Venice along the boardwalk
For info: christmasrun.com
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PICO HOLIDAY ART HOP
Saturday, December 8 - Noon –9:00pm
From 28th Street to the freeway
ART, FOOD, MUSIC!
www.picopassport.com
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PAINT THE TRUCK
Sunday, December 9 - Noon to 2:30pm
15263 Mulholland Drive
LA Road Concerts
Paint the vessel that will be “sailing” the roadways for the months of December and January around town.
Come leave your mark. The theme is Jacmel, Life, Carnival, Globe-us, Open boarders, Colors of the universe, Alien encounters, etc. Others are invited to pull up their vessels and paint them as well with washable tempera paints. Artists are on site with film and sculpture installation to assist in your mark making. This is KID FRIENDLY
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MARINA DEL REY 50th BOAT PARADE
Saturday, December 8
5:55pm - Fireworks
6:00pm – Parade
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Westside Ballet of Santa Monica presents The NUTCRACKER
Wadsworth Theatre, Brentwood - December 7 at 7:30pm and December 8 & 9 at 1:00 & 5:00pm
SMASH’s Olivia Sparling and Anastasia Grigorian will be performing
Friends & Family Discount! 50% off Children & Students - $15 and 20% off Adults - $25
Purchase Tickets: at Westside Ballet Studio at 1709 Stewart St,
or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Use promo codes adultballet12 or childballet 12
For more information: www.westsideballet.com
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The DC Dance Center Presents "The Land of Sweets & Treats"
Let our D.C. Dance Center Companies take you to the magical world of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker "Land of Sweets" in a fun Children's Workshop. Children will celebrate the holidays through arts and crafts, yummy snacks, and be able to learn and perform (with the help of our companies) excerpts from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker "Land of Sweets". After all the arts and crafts and yummy snacks are put away, our own studio dance companies will go into performance mode to bring you their own 2012 winter holiday performance “Land of Sweets. and Some Treats.” This includes performance pieces that they have been working on for the last couple of months, along with excerpts from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker "Land of Sweets.”
Smash's Emma Green and Mackenzie Varner will be performing in the workshops and Charity Performance Abigail Green will be performing in the Charity Performance
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, Stivelman Theatre, University High School; 11800 Texas Ave, LA, CA 90025
Children’s Workshop (ages 3-5) ……………………… 1:00 pm
Children’s Workshop (ages 6+) …………………….... 3:30 pm
D.C. Dance Company Charity Performance ………… 6:30 pm
For more information or to purchase tickets visit http://www.dancecenterla.com/
or email Gina Garcia at greenginagplus3@gmail.com
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FAMILY BIKE FEST
Please join us on Saturday, December 8, anytime between 10 am and 2 pm for Santa Monica's first ever Family Bike Fest! Events include:
• Bike Swap - Trade in your child's bike (or any bike) for one that is a better fit
• Family Bike Demo Center - Take family bikes (trailers, tagalongs, longtails, and cargo bikes) for a test ride
• Bike demonstrations
• Youth Bike Skills stations - practice bike skills with instructors from the Santa Monica Bike Center
• Bicycle safety information and route planning
• ...and more!
Free valet bike parking will be available, and food vendors will be on site (including Peddler's Creamery, making ice
cream by bike!).
Where: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St
When: 10 am - 2 pm
Cost: Free admission to the public, free valet bike parking on site
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UCLA Family Commons Winter Camp
January 2, 3 & 4 - 9am - 3pm with free extended care until 4pm
Ages 5-7 and 8-12, free lunch and drink provided daily
Space Limited - Call to register 310-395-5650
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NEW SMASH BASH ITEM!
Shaolin Arts Bash for Kids
Host: Angela Meadows
Date/Time: TBA - Mid January to February at 3:00pm.
You may schedule your additional 1 hour complementary lesson in November or wait until after the group lesson.
Location: Hotchkiss Park
Contact Angela at smashingmom@yahoo.com
20 spaces available at $15 per child
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SMASH FUNDRAISER at EL CHOLO
Tuesday, December 11
Between 4:00 and 9:00pm
Come have Mexican food and drinks
To celebrate the holidays with your SMASH family.
Just bring in this flyer on Tuesday, December 11
And present it to your server when ordering and
30% of your food bill will be donated to SMASH PTSA
Valid for dine in and take out!
El Cholo Restaurant
1025 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica
