

Fundraiser Dinner & Playdate 🍕
Join Friends of Clifford members at Tic Tac Toe Pizza in Eagle Rock. Let the kids play in the decked out play yard, and skip cooking to enjoy some freshly made pizza, pasta, and salad.
25% of proceeds go to Friends of Clifford to benefit our school.

Back to School Night
All families will have an opportunity to visit their child’s classroom during our upcoming Back to School Night on Thursday, August 28 from 3:00-4:00pm.

Friends of Clifford Playdate
LOCATION AND TIME CHANGE!
Bring the kids ready for the splash pad, playground, and/or library

Coffee with the Principal
In Person: Room 12
Zoom ID: 898-6014-9103
You're cordially invited to the first Coffee with the Principal on August 21st from 8:15-9:15am in person and via Zoom. The topic will be "Creating Welcoming Environments." We have certainly done that this week. We will also review our goals for this year and answer questions. We’ll bring the coffee. We hope you can make it.

First day of School
Welcome back returning Pandas! We missed you! Let's give a huge Panda Welcome to our new students and families!
Breakfast is served from 7:30-8:00am each morning at our lunch tables. So get here early to get a great start to your day!
On the first day of school, we will have a brief Meet & Greet session during student breakfast time at the breakfast area from 7:45-8:00am for those families who wish to meet their child’s new teacher.
Also on the first day, please stop by and visit our Friends of Clifford Welcome Table at our main entrance. It's always great to start the year with a friendly smile.

TK & K Orientation
Rooms 8 and 9 (upper yard) at Clifford
This brief session will allow parents to meet this year’s teachers and preview our goals and expectations. During the Orientation, our new students will have an opportunity to learn about their playground expectations and become familiar with our campus and routines (where to line up, where to play, restrooms, etc).




FoC General Member Meeting
Join Friends of Clifford as the board recaps our 2024–2025 school year accomplishments, and gives a sneak peek of next school year. All parents, guardians, and families are welcome to attend via Zoom to participate in this parent-teacher organization (PTO) that gives back to the Clifford Street Elementary community.
Topic: FoC General Member Meeting
Time: May 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

LAUSD Green Schools Coalition
Are you a part of an LAUSD school Green Team? Do you want to start a Green Team? Want to make an even bigger a positive environmental impact for your community and across the district? Join our new LAUSD Green Schools Coalition. We’re a group of passionate and highly motivated parents, caretakers, staff and teachers (we see you Climate Champions) from across LA county and we are looking for more eco-warriors to help us in our mission.

Play Date & Clothes Swap
Join us for an afternoon of fun, friendship, and sustainable fashion!
🌿 What to Bring:
✅ Snacks, chairs, and picnic blankets
✅ Outdoor toys for the kids to enjoy
✅ Gently used kids’ clothes to swap and recycle
Let’s share laughs, and give our little ones a chance to play while we refresh their wardrobes in an eco-friendly way! Any leftover clothes will be donated to a nonprofit organization to help families in need. Looking forward to seeing you there!


Spring into STEAM
Parents and guardians should attend with their children to attend all booths.
After school programs will also bring children to the event in small groups.

Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser
Join Clifford St. families, friends, and staff at Chuck E. Cheese for food and fun on Fri, March 14 after school.
Chuck E. Cheese will donate 20% of proceeds from this timeframe to Friends of Clifford to fund important programs at our school.
Please mention Clifford St. when ordering, and feel free to print the coupons from the flyer for savings.

Free Girl Scout Event
Kids and grown-ups are invited to make new friends at a Free Girl Scout Event.
Join us in making Galentine’s Day crafts and learn more about Girl Scouts.
For questions please contact Lauren at lrodriguez@girlscoutsla.org or 626-677-2289

Panda Express Virtual Fundraiser
When
Friday, February 21, 2025
Place your order for pickup or delivery on Friday, February 21!
Where
Available at Panda Express locations nationwide
www.pandaexpress.com
How
Online orders only
Apply code 9001169 in the Fundraiser Code box during online checkout at www.pandaexpress.com or via App

WundaBar Pilates Fundraiser
Our first 2024 Friends of Clifford fundraiser is here! "Panda Pilates at WundaBar Los Feliz" on Saturday December 7th at 7:30 AM. What could be better than Pilates for a good cause that benefits our children?
A big thank you to WundaBar Pilates Los Feliz for generously donating their studio time and Susana Benavidez for donating her instructor rate. Friends of Clifford is receiving 100% of the proceeds! Purchase your $50 ticket asap before the 10 available spots fill up!

Clifford Play Date
Come hangout with Clifford families at Bette Davis Park on December 1st.
It’s a great chance to connect, share stories, and enjoy some outdoor fun before the holiday rush.
Bring your favorite snacks to share and help us celebrate the end of the year!
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Únase con familias de Clifford para la última reunión de juego del año el 1 de diciembre en Bette Davis Park.
Es una excelente oportunidad para conectar, compartir historias, y disfrutar de diversión al aire libre antes de comenzar la temporada navideña.
¡Los esperamos!