May 2010
2 posts
LACES TEAM WINS eCYBERMISSION CRITERIA AWARD
Four 8th graders from Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies entered the Ecybermission contest sponsored by the US Army.This year, over 13,000 students registered for eCYBERMISSION and formed over 3,300 teams. Out of those 3,300 teams, only 96 were chosen as winners. The LACES team received a criteria award for the Pacific Northwest Division. The entire team will receive $8000.00, that is...
April 2010
1 post
April 22 is the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day
Join the Bots and make a difference in your community. Go to REDUCE REUSE and RECYCLE on LAUSDnet Kids and see what you can do to make a difference.
March 2010
6 posts
The Bots Salute Jaime Escalante
Jaime Escalante, a great teacher who had great impact on Garfield High School, LAUSD and schools across the nation, passed away March 30, 2010. He will be greatly missed.
At the Getty Villa - The Aztec Pantheon and the...
March 24- July 5 2010 at the Getty Villa compares the Art of the Aztec to that of the Romans. Learn more here http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/aztec/index.html
Census- Remember We ALL COUNT!
Don’t forget to have your parents to fill out the US Census information. It is good for SCHOOLS and for you! US Census in Schools
If you have a story you want to share...
If you have a story you want to share about your school, have your principal write to lausdnetkids@lausd.net. The Bots would love to share your story too.
A Reading Boost to Celebrate Dr. Seuss
The 186th Street Elementary School students, staff, and parents enjoyed a Reading Pajama Party to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday on Thursday, March 4, 2010. The children and staff members had a chance to wear their pajamas to school all day and culminate the evening with a reading celebration and a magic show. All of the students and parents gasped with excitement when a group of special guests...
February 2010
5 posts
Learn about the Winter Olympics Host Country...
The Bots have been gathering information on all things Canadian. Learn about the First Nations of Canada, the climate, maps, history and more. See what you know about Polar Bears, Moose and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Go to CANADA on the LAUSDnet Kids Website.
Excellence Reigns in the Rain at 186th Street...
On Friday, February 5, 2010, the boys and girls at 186th Street School had a great time interacting with Orlando Scandrick of the Dallas Cowboys and five UCLA Bruin football players. The rain did not stop the magical moments for the students, parents, and staff members participating in the 5th Annual Super Bowl School Spirit Day. Ashley Armstrong and Ric Coy from the UCLA Athletic Department...
Remember February is Black History Month
Be sure to check out all the information regarding Black History Month on LAUSDnet Kids. http://kids.lausd.net
January 2010
5 posts
Mark Miyagawa, Engineer and Cellist, Inspires...
On Friday, January 22, 2010, Mark Miyagawa, a Toyota Engineer Specialist and Cellist, walked across the street from the Toyota Technical Center and played his cello for the advanced orchestra students at 186th Street School. The elementary students sat on the edge of their seats listening to excerpts from the Bach Suite #3 and examples of moving cello pieces that were slow and lively. After he...
LA Marathon Kids!
Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at 10 a.m. sharp, at UCLA’s Drake Track and Field Stadium, thousands of Los Angeles Area K-5th Grade school children and their parents will ceremonial complete their running/walk 26.2 miles.
“Since October, the children (and some parents!) have been coloring in their Marathon Kids Running Logs©. They also have been challenged to eat 26.2 days a month of...
Happy New Year!
The Bots wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous 2010.
October 2009
5 posts
Where is EVA?
She and the Bots are continuing their adventure. This gorge is over 1000 feet deep at this point. Do you know where they are? Email the Bots lausdnet-kids@lausd.net and let them know you found them.
Where is EVA?
Eva is travelling around the United States. She has sent back pictures. See if you can tell where in the USA Eva is. She sent the GPS coordinates as well as a photo to assist you.
September 2009
3 posts
Kids' Science Challenge
“The Kids’ Science Challenge is a nationwide annual competition for 3rd to 6th graders to submit experiments and problems for REAL scientists and engineers to solve.” Bring your ideas to LIFE!!! Go to Kids’ Science Challenge to find out more and win “cool” prizes.
Mr. Anker's Test
Mr. Anker’s Tests - Refresher activities for returning to school. (Organized by grade level.)
September 17, Is Constitution Day
The Constitution was signed September 17, 1787. Learn more about Constitution Day by clicking here. You can learn all about the United States by clicking on the USA button to the right - on the LAUSDnet Kids homepage. (http://kids.lausd.net)
National Archives - Observing Constitution Day
The Library of Congress - Constitution Day Resources
Constitution Day Game
August 2009
1 post
Make sure to check out SAFE KIDS
On LAUSDnet Kids - make sure you check out all the new links we have added to SAFE KIDS
June 2009
1 post
186th Street Featured in Book
Peace lives at 186th Street School. This year the school will be featured in a new book - The Colors of Love and Peace. The book shows off student artwork with words of encouragement and advice from the artists for children in the hospital. Mrs. Reed, principal hopes that people will buy the book and then donate it to a local children’s hospital. Read more about PEACE at 186th Street.
May 2009
6 posts
The United States Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) was established by the United States Consitution.(Article III) Its most important responsiblity is to decide cases based on Constitutional interpretation. The Supreme Court can over rule both Federal and State Laws. if they conflict with their interpretation of the Constitution. Learn more about the Supreme Court at these websites:: Ben’s...
The Bots of LAUSDnet are following the Astronauts...
Astronaut Mike is using TWITTER to give daily updates from the Hubble Space Telescope.
Follow them here http://twitter.com/Astro_Mike/
The Art and Artifact Collection
Click the PLAY ARROW in the controller bar at the base of the video to start it playing.
Click here to learn about the Art and Artifact... →
Learn about the History of the Los Angeles Unified...
The Bots have been doing some research to find out more about the history of LAUSD. They have been working with the Arts and Artifact Collections office to find out more about LAUSD. You can find out more your self by clicking here.
April 2009
9 posts
The Bots are FLU SMART
The Bots are “Flu Smart.” Delta and Rau always remember to wash their hands with soap and water. They cover their mouths when they sneeze or cough with a tissue and then put the tissue in the trash. Click here for a coloring sheet to see what other things they do and so you can be like the Bots and be “Flu Smart.”
"Le Leaf Bistro" from Sid the Science Kid (PBS) →
REMEMBER: Earth Day is April 22
Things to do on Earth Day
At 9:00 PM turn off all the lights and other appliances that use electricity for ONE MINUTE. It isn’t very long but it will make an impact.
Go to http://www.reynolds100.com and register to get a FREE roll of Reynolds RECYCLED Aluminum foil.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE - do something nice for the planet.
A Garden at Every School
A Garden At Every School Workshop on Saturday May 16 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at Venice High School. You must pre-register to receive your free school garden resources. Students, Teachers, Administrators, Parents and Volunteers Welcome!
Make sure that you check out the LAUSDnet Kids’ Bots “Homegrown Goodness” page on LAUSDnet Kids for other gardening ideas. Join the Bots in...
The Faces of America
See the FACES of AMERICA in USA Networks Character Project - a photographic journey recording the faces of people who make up the United States of America.
The Mayor, the President and the Governor
The President visited the Los Angeles Unified School District and the Contreras Learning Center. This picture includes Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joins President Barack Obama and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger during his visit to Los Angeles.
Recycled Materials Used for Art.
Using recycled paper and other other materials, make for yourself a TRASHASAURUS REX
The Bots Remind You...
Think Global, Act Local!
On Earth Day, April 22, join the Bots and Nickelodeon at 9 P.M and turn your lights off for ONE MINUTE. You’d be amazed at the impact that this will have.
March 2009
10 posts
The Bots are Starting Their Own Vegetable Garden
Join the Bots and create your own vegetable garden. Got to LAUSDnet Kids and select the “Homegrown Goodness” sticker on the “kids” homepage. See how you can help RAU and DELTA with their garden. The First Lady, her children and a local elementary school are starting a garden on the White House Grounds. Get your garden started for EARTH DAY. Do something for the Earth...
The President
Learn about how the President travels across the United States and around the world, and where the President works.
LAUSD Students: Show Us Your 5-Star Chef Skills!
Cafe LA and The Network for a Healthy California-LAUSD are having a recipe contest for National Nutrition Month. LAUSD students were invited to submit recipes for judging. The three winning recipes and students will be invited to compete in the District’s first ever 5 Star Chef Cooking Challenge. They will each prepare their signature dish to be judged by a five-star panel. The challenge...
A Synonym Victory for the Bright, Smart, and Wise...
