Potential Strike Information and School Update

The union representing District support staff such as custodians, aides, bus drivers and cafeteria workers – SEIU Local 99 – has announced a three-day strike beginning Tuesday, March 21 to Thursday, March 23. The union representing our teachers and other instructional and mental health staff – United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) – has advised their members to support their SEIU colleagues, which means teachers may not be available to provide classroom instruction.

If the strike moves forward as our labor partners have indicated, Toland Way ES will most likely be closed to students from March 21 to March 23. Below is information and resources for families should the strike occur and our school is closed to students.

We are preparing materials to ensure student learning continues. Your child will receive a packet which will include activities.

Students may complete either the paper packet or activities in Schoology at lms.lausd.net (in the Group section titled "Work Stoppage Student Work".

We will also be hosting virtual office hours from:

  • 9:00am to 10:00am
  • 11:00am to 12:00pm
  • 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Zoom Meeting: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/85335338275?pwd=OXFYLzZjaXRHV0wvcS95dmxJdG1Ndz09

Meeting ID: 853 3533 8275

Passcode: 402121

During virtual office hours, families can receive help with accessing Schoology, completing work independently and technical support with their devices.

You may also call our main office if you need to pick up a packet.

For additional resources, including information on student supervision, student meals via limited Grab & Go sites, the Family and Student Resource Guide, tutoring programs and a list of free museums, please visit achieve.lausd.net/schoolupdates.

Please stay updated by visiting our school website daily. If you have any questions, please contact us at our main office, visit achieve.lausd.net/schoolupdates, or call the dedicated hotline at (213) 443-1300.

Thank you for your continued support.

 

Sincerely,

Elliott Cruzata

Principal