Rigor * Relevance * Relationships * Responsibility * Regeneration
4555 Valley West Blvd. Arcata, California 95521* (707) 822-5626 *laureltree_lc@yahoo.com
Parent/Student Resources
The school handbook, that form you need to sign, how to check grades and see assignments, what's for lunch, when is Winter Break, and lots more. It's all here.
Daily Schedule for 2023-24
Kindergarten - 8:30 to 1 Monday-Friday at Murray Road
1st -6th grade - 8:30 to 3:00 Monday-Thursday, 8:30-1 on Friday at Valley West
Before Care starts at 7 and Aftercare ends at 5:30
7th and 8th (M-Th) - 8:30 Student Support. Core classes from 9 to 3. Art Jam from 3-4 at Hallen Drive
(F) 8:30 Student Support. Core Classes from 9 to 1 at Murray Road.
9th-12th -(M-Th) - 8:30 Student Support. Core classes from 9 to 3:30. Art Jam from 3:30-4 at Hallen Drive
(F) 8:30 Student Support. Core Classes from 9 to 1 at Murray Road.
Lunch Menu April 22-26
All breakfasts come with milk and fruit. All lunches come with milk, fruit, and veggies. We use local and organic whenever possible. We provide free lunch for all students!
Monday -
Breakfast: granola and yogurt
Lunch: Ramen
Tuesday -
Breakfast: bagels and cream cheese
Lunch: Taco Tuesday
Wednesday -
Breakfast: sheet pancakes
Lunch: Grilled Cheese
Thursday -
Breakfast: Toast with smoothie
Lunch: Chili and Cornbread
Friday - Breakfast: muffins
Lunch: Mystery Meal
Jupiter Ed - Online Grading
Google Classroom for Assignments
We use Jupiter Ed in middle and high school as an online grading and communication system. Students and parents can log in and check grades and missing assignments, and contact any of their teachers. Some teachers use Google Classroom to post materials and assignments and Jupiter Ed to post grades. There's a good overview of Google Classroom here.
Uniform Complaint Procedure
Problems and conflicts are part of community. Here's how we handle them. First, call or email the teacher directly and set up a time to talk about your concerns. If more support is needed, Brenda, the Lead Teacher, and our school psych/social work team are available to help. We often use a team approach and restorative practices to solve problems. If that's still not working, the School Board is your next stop. The formal Uniform Complaint Procedure is here.
AB 104
AB 104 is a new law that gives parents the right to:
1. Request student retention.
2. Request pass/no pass grades for students whose grades suffered during distance learning.
3. Request that juniors and seniors have extra graduation requirements waived. For more information see the AB 104 fact sheet. There is also a Grade Change Application and a list of all colleges that are accepting P/NP grades.
Teacher Contacts
Ali Hale, 4th grade
Amber Ryno, Homeschool
Amy McLoone, 3rd grade
Becca Schuler, MS/HS
Brenda Sutter, MS/HS and Admin
Catherine Bunz, Forest K
catherinebunz@laureltreecs.org
Colby Dobson, MS/HS
Dena Delaney, Primary SPED
Gwendolyn Campbell, MS/HS
gwendolyncampbell@laureltreecs.org
Isabel Semler, 2nd grade
Josh Nikolauson, 5th grade/Admin.
joshnikolauson@laureltreecs.org
Max Garrison, MS/HS SPED
Maya Rossi, 6th grade
Rebecca Boatman, 1st grade
rebeccaboatman@laureltreecs.org
Sam Oetinger, Art
Violet Hales, Forest K/SPED
Resources for Wellbeing
Resources on Our Staff:
Angela Malley - School Psychologist
We use restorative practices and mediation to resolve conflict and keep students safe.
Suicide Prevention
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people between 10 to 24. Sometimes your struggle can be underestimated because of your age. But we hear you, and help is available.
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/youth/
Parent Training in Suicide Prevention https://www.eventbrite.com/e/livingworks-start-online-suicide-prevention-training-registration-149593621549?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Mental Health Resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) http://www.nami-humboldt.org/index.htm
Mindfulness, Meditation, and Self- Care