Week of February 2, 2026
2025-2026 School Experience Survey (SES)
Parents or Guardians,
THANK YOU for being a valuable member of the LAUSD community! As part of this community, your voice is important. We invite you to share your experience at your child’s school by completing this year’s School Experience Survey (SES) . Your feedback helps us understand what we are doing well and where we can improve. Please know that your survey responses are anonymous, and no one at your child’s school will know how you responded. Our goal is for every parent/guardian to participate in the School Experience Survey. As an important part of the school community, your voice is essential and your thoughts matter.
Homeroom competition:
Homerooms will participate in a schoolwide competition, with classes achieving a 100% parent completion rate earning a prize for both students and the teacher. We strongly encourage you to complete the survey so we can reach our school goal of 100% parent participation and, in the process, help your child's homeroom win the competition.
Proof of completion:
When you complete the survey, please add your email for confirmation. You can print, take a picture, or screenshot the last page (the confirmation page) of the survey that appears after clicking the “submit” button. Please email it to your child's homeroom teacher with the subject line “SES Parent Survey” as proof of completion. Please see the job aid attached for ways to provide proof of completion.
Math and ELA iReady Middle of Year Testing:
iReady Testing is scheduled for February 2nd & 4th
Yearbook:
Parents, the deadline passed to buy a recognition ad for your child. Ms. Ballabio requested an extension, but it won’t last long since the pages print soon. Go to Jostens.com to buy your recognition ad ASAP.
Early Reminder: SSC/LSLC/Governance Meeting
SSC/LSLC/Governance Meeting #7, scheduled for February 9, 2025, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Please visit portolams.lausd.org to view the calendar and see the posted dates and agendas for all meetings. Community members are welcome to join and see our Council in action.
In-person Meeting Location: Title 1 Office Room 106B.
Zoom Meeting link: https://lausd.zoom.us/s/84719596195
Meeting Id: 847 1959 6195
One Tap Mobile/Conference Call # (818) 654-3331
ASB News:
- Monday, Feb 2-12: Valentines Day Door Decorating in homerooms
- Wednesday, Feb 4: University of Michigan vs. Ohio State College Spirit Day
- Friday, Feb 6: Love and Friendship Lunchtime Event; more details given throughout the week
- Parents! Buy a Candy Gram ($5) for your child. Go to tinyurl.com/LoveGrams26 to buy yours today. Follow payment instructions on the form. Grams sales for parents ends Monday, February 9
- Students can buy Candy Grams, Roses and Dance Tickets on Monday-Wednesday and Fridays at lunchtime in Rm. 124. Student Prices: CandyGram $2, Roses $1 and pre-sale dance tickets $5.
FOP News:
Save the date! Our next Parent’s Night Out is Friday, Feb 13th - but make it “paren’Tines” and for the whole family (if you choose). Come join us at Lounge 51 and sing your hearts out - a fun karaoke event that also raises money for our school! 25% of all proceeds from the night will be donated back to Portola. Celebrate your love for the school, fellow parents, and karaoke in one fun-filled night. See below flyer and let us know you’re coming by RSVP-ing HERE. We’re excited to see you there!!
Also don't forget, we will be selling Spirit Wear at the upcoming Honor Roll Assemblies on February 5th and 9th. Get the smaller sizes you’ve been looking for or stock up on the tees and hoodies you’ve been longing for! If you’re unable to make the assemblies, online purchases from our online store are always welcome. You can find that HERE. Let’s go Phoenix Fam!
Black History Month Calendar
February 2026 marks a historic milestone—the Centennial of Black History Month. As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of its inception, we want to recognize the profound achievements, enduring contributions, and resilience of Black Americans. Please see the Calendar of events below.
Honor Award Ceremonies: Please note new date for our Charter and AIAT!
Spring Enrichment and Intervention:
Registration for after-school enrichment and intervention is now open. Please use this link to review options and register.
Affiliated Charter Lottery for 2026-2027
The Affiliated Charter Lottery will be for incoming families who applied via Choices for the 2026-2027 school year.
Upcoming Events
Thurs, Feb 5- Highly Gifted Magnet Honor Roll Assembly (See flyer for your child’s time)
Fri, Feb 6-Charter and Academy Honor Roll Assembly (See flyer for your child’s time)
Fri, Feb 6- Love and Friendship Campaign at Lunch in Quad
Mon, Feb 9 - Charter and Academy Honor Roll Assembly (See flyer for your child’s time)
Tues, Feb 10- Lockdown Drill at 12:45 PM
Wed, Feb 11- Affiliated Charter Lottery for 2026-2027 at 8:30 AM
Thurs, Feb 12- Friends of Portola Parent Meeting at 8:15 AM in Room 106A
Fri, Feb 13- Progress Report Cards sent home- 5 Week Grades
Fri, Feb 13- ASB Sponsored Valentine’s Dance at 3:30-5:30 PM
Fri, Feb 13 - FOP Parent’s Night Out: Family Jam Valentine Karaoke Night at 5pm-9pm (see flyer for location)
Mon, Feb 16- No School- President’s Day
Please click this link to access 8th Grade Graduation Information