This week's Announcements
Portola Families: September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. The month is dedicated to recognizing the warning signs for suicide, encouraging open conversations about mental health, and connecting people to resources. National Suicide Prevention Week is observed 9/7-9/13, and Portola will be engaging students in activities to raise awareness about suicide prevention, promote hope, and normalize help-seeking. A calendar of activities planned for the week of 9/8 -9/12 is posted on Schoology.
After-school Tutoring and Enrichment Classes
After-school tutoring and enrichment courses start the week of 9/29/2025! Find the details for each course and register HERE! To attend the after-school tutoring or enrichment class, you must fill out this form. Enrollment is not guaranteed and is on a first-come-first-serve basis. These classes are available to all students and free of charge! Each class is 10 weeks long. PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONLY ONE CLASS PER DAY!***Sign up by: FRIDAY, September 26, 2025***
SSC and School Governance
Reminder: Parent Orientation and Elections for our School Site Council, Governance, and Local School Leadership Council will take place on September 10, 2025, at 8:30 AM, and elections will follow at 9:00. All interested parents are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held in Hybrid Format:
In-person: Title 1 Office, Room 106B, and online via Zoom @
Zoom Link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/84960768404?pwd=wPtlP7IO9GcO37QoyjOEALH0JUJmp0.1
Zoom ID: 849 6076 8404
Reminder: Student Orientation and Elections for our School Site Council, Governance, and Local School Leadership Council will take place on September 10, 2025, at Lunch. All interested students are encouraged to attend. If you are interested in becoming one of the three student voting committee members, please send a message to Mr. Velazquez on Schoology with your name, grade, and reason for your interest by September 9th. Students who self-nominate will be placed on the ballot. Voting will take place on September 10th after the orientation, and will end on September 11th at 4:00 p.m. Make your voice heard! See 9/4/25 post on Schoology
Club Fair
The annual student Club Fair is happening on September 12th on the quad during lunch. Students will have the opportunity to explore all the awesome clubs our school has to offer and find fellow friends.
FRIENDS OF PORTOLA:
Final Push: Let’s Finish Strong!
⏳ It’s the last day of our HoPE Fund Homeroom Competition, the fundraiser run by Friends of Portola
We are so close to reaching our $40,000 goal. Let’s do this! Your donation helps fund real needs at Portola that impact your child’s daily experience.
Support classroom learning, campus improvements, clubs, and more.
📣 Boost your child’s homeroom in the competition!
🎁 $50+ = Portola Magnet | $800+ = Family Banner (Donate by Nov. 18)
💰 Donate now ➡️ friendsofportola.com/hope-fund
MORE FOP NEWS:
📖Find Out What’s Going On at Portola
- Come to our FOP Parent Meeting, Thursday 9/11 at 8:15am in the library! Be the first to know what is happening in our community.
🎲The FOP Fun Keeps Going On
Join us for Parents’ Night Out, our annual parent mixer
- Lounge 51 in Tarzana!
- Friday 9/12 at 5pm
It will be a great night of trivia & getting to meet other parents! See you there
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, Sept 9- Lockdown Drill at 9:30 AM
Wednesday, Sept. 10 - AIAT Family Event
Thursday, Sept 11- Friends of Portola (FOP) Parent Meeting at 8:15 AM in the Library
Friday, Sept 12- Club Faire- at Lunch on the Quad
Tuesday, Sept 16- Fire/Earthquake Drill at 8:35 AM
Tuesday, Sept 16- Friends of Portola (FOP) Restaurant Night Fundraiser at
The Stand from 11:00 AM- 9:00 PM (17000 Ventura Blvd)
Saturday, Sept 20- Friends of Portola 6th Grade Picnic- All Charter, AIAT, and HGM families are invited from 2:00-5:00 PM (Lake Balboa Park, Pavilion 1, 6300 Balboa Blvd)
Tues, Sept 23- No School- Unassigned Day
Thurs, Sept 25- Suicide Prevention Student Assembly -Period by Period through Science classes
Fri, Sept 26- Suicide Prevention Student Assembly-Period by Period through Science classes
Fri, Sept 26- Coffee with the Principal at 8:30 AM in the Library
