Monday morning, January 9th was a rough one. The reintroduction to alarm clocks, packing lunches and giving marching orders to get dressed, brushed and out the door was not easy after a three week holiday break. At the same time, it does feel good to get back into a routine and start planning for the many upcoming events my children have scheduled at school.

Beverlywood schools, Canfield Elementary and Castle Heights Elementary are highly rated because of the teachers, the parents and the community. With budget cuts threatening to take programs away, the parents and Beverlywood residents continue to volunteer and donate time and money to help keep music, art, technology and other much needed curriculum going.

Below are a few upcoming events to check out at our local schools:

2/17  Canfield Jog-a-thon – come cheer the students as they run the track to raise money for school.

1/19 Canfield Prospective Parent Tour 8:30 am - see the teachers and students in action.

2/22 Canfield’s Poetry Cafe – hear the 2nd and 4th grade students present their original poems.

3/10-3/24 Canfield Online Auction – bid on restaurant certificates, spa treatments and much more at www.biddingforgood.com.

3/21 Canfield Prospective Parent Tour 8:30 am RSVP 310-552-2525.

3/24 Castle Heights School Fundraiser at The Mark – everyone is welcome to attend this party.

3/24 Canfield Annual Spring Gala at The Beverly Hills Hilton – all are invited to come eat, dance and socialize.

Check with the schools for more upcoming programs or additional details. Do your children attend the local schools? If not, would you ever consider participating in the school events anyway? Let me know.