July 30, 2025
Dear Parents and Students,
We're thrilled to welcome you back to Huntington Drive Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year! We're excited to embark on a journey of learning, growth, and fun together. Get ready for a new adventure! Our first day of school for the 2025-2026 year is Thursday, August 14th. We look forward to welcoming you and your child at 8:00 AM!
At Huntington Drive, we believe education thrives on collaboration. Together, parents, students, teachers, and the community create a nurturing environment that fosters every child's intellectual, social, and emotional growth. Our dedicated educators are committed to providing a top-notch education, igniting a love for learning, and empowering students to reach their full potential.
Engaging Curriculum and Character Development
This year, we will continue to focus on building essential academic skills, critical thinking, and creativity. Our engaging curriculum, aligned with California State standards, will challenge students to explore various subjects, participate in hands-on activities, and develop strong foundations in core subjects like literacy, math, science, social studies, and the arts.
We also prioritize character development and positive values. Respect, responsibility, kindness, honesty, and cooperation are emphasized at our school. We encourage students to embody these values in their interactions with peers, teachers, and the community. Through character education initiatives and extracurricular activities, we aim to equip students with the values and skills to become compassionate and responsible citizens.
Strong Home-School Connection
Open communication between home and school is crucial for your child's success. We encourage active parental involvement. We'll keep you informed with regular updates on classroom activities, assignments, and important events through Schoology, monthly newsletters, our website (https://huntingtones.lausd.org/), and ClassDojo. We also welcome you to attend parent-teacher conferences, school events, and volunteer opportunities. Your support makes a significant difference!
Mark Your Calendars!
Join us for Back-to-School Night on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 4:15 – 6:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to meet your child's teacher, explore the school, and learn more about our programs.
Additional Resources
The enclosed school calendar outlines important dates, holidays, and school events. Our attendance policy, and important 1st day of school information. Please see the attached pink document that contains your child’s tentative classroom assignment. Our friendly administrative staff is always happy to answer your questions regarding school policies, procedures, or any other concerns you may have.
Welcome Aboard!
We're excited to partner with you in creating an exceptional educational experience for your child. Together, we can make this school year a memorable and successful one. Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education.
Wishing you a fantastic year ahead!
Sincerely,
Luis Velasco, Principal