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School Update: Week of May 18

Weekly Updates for May 18-22, 2026

 

This week’s news: 

  • Memorial Day Monday, 5/25 - NO SCHOOL
  • 3rd Street’s Got Talent registration closes this week
  • Check out our Family Science Corner for Memorial Day fireworks in a jar
  • 2026-2027 UTK-K Family Play Date 6/13
  • Mark your calendars for the final weeks of school
  • LAUSD screen time survey is seeking your input
  • And more!

 

Upcoming important dates:

  • Tuesdays Early dismissal (1:30pm) (yes, even 6/9)
  • Tues-Fri, 5/12-5/22 3rd Street’s Got Talent registration window
  • Monday, 5/18 School Spirit Day theme: Wacky hair day
  • Monday, 5/25 Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
  • Wed-Thurs, 5/27-28 3rd Street’s Got Talent after-school auditions
  • Friday, 6/5 Community Meeting (8:10am)

School Spirit Day theme: Beach/Tropical

Minimum Day (12:50pm release)

5th Grade luncheon

3rd Street’s Got Talent show

Flower sale / Yearbook sale

  • Monday, 6/8 Minimum Day (12:50pm release)
  • Wednesday, 6/10 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Minimum Day (12:50pm release)

5th Grade Culmination

Staff luncheon

  • Click here for the 2025-2026 LAUSD academic calendar, and the calendar at the end of this newsletter for Third Street-specific dates. 



Ways to get involved in our school, because teamwork makes the dream work (and none of us can do all the things all the time):

 

  • Support two 3rd Street families when they need it most!
    • 3rd Street parent, Sean Perkin, has sadly passed away from cancer, leaving his 3rd Grader and family. Please consider supporting their family by donating to their GoFundMe campaign.
    • One of our new kinder families that just moved is expecting a baby sibling to arrive very soon! They could use gently used safety gate, stroller, infant car seat for carrying the new one (not a convertible car seat). Please reach out to Trish Pham if you can support this family! [email protected] 

 

  • Traffic safety valet:
      • Curious about when your 1st-5th Grade class is scheduled to help with traffic safety? See the schedule on our school website here: Traffic & Safety 
  • A note to our community on traffic safety: 
  • PLEASE DRIVE AND WALK SAFELY AROUND CAMPUS = 
  • NO parking in the red, 
  • NO U-turns near campus, 
  • Observe posted signs (such as no left onto 3rd during certain hours), 
  • USE CROSSWALKS
  • Volunteer interest form: LAUSD VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS FOR 2026-2027 OPEN NEXT WEEK (5/26)
  • School communications submissions: 
    • Do you have other ways our school community can get involved for our students and neighbors, or other announcements for our school community? Fill in our communications form by each Wednesday at 11:59pm for inclusion in communications the following Sunday!

 

This week’s news:

  • 3rd Street’s Got Talent registration closes this Friday, 5/22! Sign up today!

REGISTER HERE

Parents/Caregivers are required to complete and submit the registration form in order for students to participate in 3SGT. Registration closes on May 22nd. We will not be able to accept registrations after May 22nd.  REGISTER HERE

 

Key Dates:

Registration: May 12 - 22

Auditions: May 27 & 28 after school

Talent Show Date:  FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH @ 6PM. 

 

Now including everyone! Have your student join on stage for a TikTok Viral Dance!

Is your student maybe a little nervous to get on stage alone? MCC wants to spread inclusivity by inviting any students who want to participate in a group performance! If interested, sign up and we will send parents a clip of a short TikTok dance that their kid can learn and join the group on stage. Register here to receive the clip: Register for alternative TikTok Dance






  • Check out our Family Science Corner!

Enjoy some Memorial Day ‘fireworks’ in a jar this long weekend, from our weekly Family Science Corner! Thank you, Ms Jackie, for bringing us weekly ways to engage with our families in the pursuit of scientific exploration!

https://www.engineeringemily.com/GLOWING-FIREWORKS-IN-A-JAR/ 




  • First TK - Kinder family play date ahead of the 2026-2027 school year will be 6/13

The first TK/K Third Street Welcome Playdate for the 2026 - 2027 school year is Saturday 6/13 at LA High Memorial Park. Evite went out on Friday. If you haven't received it, or know an incoming family who has not received it, please email [email protected].  




  • LAUSD screen time policy feedback needs your input
  • LAUSD students, families, staff, and community members are invited to participate in the Open Feedback Period for the District’s new Screen Time Policy now through June 2, 2026. Community input will help shape how the policy supports student learning, well-being, and responsible technology use across our schools. Participants can share feedback through ThoughtExchange by scanning the QR code or visiting the survey link included in the attached flyer.
  • Please distribute widely to help ensure we hear from as many LAUSD community members as possible before the Board votes on the policy in June.
  • Feedback Form: http://bit.ly/lausd-screentime



Additional Reminders:

 

  • Reminder: Mental health resources available to our community

Please see the attached flyers for information on mental health services and support available to our community at large, as well as to monthly Zoom sessions covering specific topics to support our caregivers.




  • Reminder: LAUSD food services

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) continues supporting our community with its free supper meal program, Monday-Friday at most LAUSD schools (meals must be eaten on campus). Please go to LAUSD.org/foodhelp or call the LAUSD Family Hotline at 213-443-1300 for more information.



Community Corner:

  • Summer camp options Third Streeters have loved:
    • Third Street Parent-owned Art camp at Belén Ceramics:
    • Got Game: https://gotgamecamp.playbookapi.com/programs/register/ 
      • ☀️ When school is OUT, Got Game is IN!  
      • Mid-City locations:
      • 🔥 Summer Camp (June 15-July 31) right here at Third Street Elementary!
      • 👉 Learn More & Sign Up at www.GotGameCamp.com
      • ✦ ✦ ✦
      • 🏆 This is NOT Your Average Day Camp!
      • Now in their 22nd summer, Got Game campers choose their own daily activities — from high-energy sports leagues and wildly creative games to building & engineering projects, talent shows, festivals, water play, field trips, and weekly themes that keep every day fresh!
      • 🤝 Campers are grouped by age — Rookies (4–5), Pros (6–8), Vets (9–12) — and every camper has agency to navigate their day based on what THEY love! At Got Game, We Speak Kid® and welcome ALL kids of ALL interests!
      • ✦ ✦ ✦
      • ⏰ Hours: 9:00am–3:30pm, M–F (extended care 8am–5pm)
      • 👦👧 Ages: 4–12
      • 🔄 Flexible weekly, partial-week, and daily sign-ups
      • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 20% Sibling Discount automatically applied
      • 🎉 Super Early Bird: $80/week off through April 8th! 
      • 👉 Register Today at www.GotGameCamp.com
      • Got Questions? Get Answers!
      • ✉️ [email protected]  |  📞 310-975-8524 ext. 1

 

 

  • Free diaper distribution from CCNP Koreatown
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Ongoing:

    • Volunteers Wanted - sign up to help in our classrooms, our library, or for special events. Get cleared though here: https://volunteerapp.lausd.net/.
    • Follow Friends of Third (FOT) on Instagram @friendsofthird! 
    • School Lunches - Our school-specific lunch offerings are posted here.
    • School News - to stay informed on messaging from Principal Lee and others throughout the year, we recommend you:
      • Join our Schoology group in the LAUSD Parent Portal 
  • Log into your Parent Portal on lms.lausd.edu, view as yourself (not your student(s))
  • Go to the “Groups” tab
  • Click the “Join a Group” button
      • Enter our 3RD STREET PARENT/COMMUNITY GROUP’s  Access Code: RZ9W-FGVP-Q72J4 
    • Receive phone calls & text messages
      • Call (855) 502-7867 and follow the prompts
      • Text “START LAUSD” to 91841
    • Get emails from the front office via Blackboard Connect/Final Site Connect
      • If you are experiencing issues receiving emails from 3RD STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (via [email protected]), please come into the front office.
  • Main entrance marquee requests - May be submitted to [email protected] with the subject line HB Marquee. The fee is $25.
  • Ralph’s Rewards and BoxTops for Education - Add Friends of Third to your Ralph’s Rewards Community Contributions profile and Third Street Elementary to your BoxTops for Education account to earn rewards for our school



Did you make it to the end of all of this? THANK YOU! Please enjoy this ‘dad joke’:

I know times are challenging, economically, but homeowners, please don’t forget to pay your exorcists!

You don’t want to add your home being repossessed to the list of challenges!

 

Thank you for showing up for each of our students every day! Have a great week!