The Benefits of Milk

The Benefits of Milk

National Milk Day is January 11, 2023, so we’re celebrating the many benefits of milk and how it, and dairy overall, helps keep our bodies strong. Protein and Vitamins While there are different types of milk (whole, 2%, skim, etc.), generally milk provides us with:...
No School Dec. 23 to Jan. 6

No School Dec. 23 to Jan. 6

We just wanted to wish you a wonderful and safe holiday season, and remind you that Friday, December 23, 2022 is a student-free day. Winter break will start on Monday, December 26, 2022, and end on Friday, January 6, 2023. Classes will resume on Monday, January 9,...
Help Ward Win $500 to $10,000!

Help Ward Win $500 to $10,000!

School Cents is a program that rewards up to $50,000 to 30 local K-12 schools! Save your receipts when you shop at Lakewood Center, Los Cerritos Center, or Stonewood Center. You’ll earn points for your child’s school when you submit your receipts at school-cents.com...
Thanks + Giving This Thanksgiving

Thanks + Giving This Thanksgiving

It is the time of year that creates a familiar and welcome ambiance filled with not only Thanksgiving festivities but with actual thanks and giving, as well. As such, the entire month of November through the end of the year often carries with it a different feeling in...
TLC 5K Registration Open

TLC 5K Registration Open

Mark your calendars! The 11th annual 5K for TLC is back in person Where: Apollo Park Gymnasium12544 Rives Ave.Downey, CA 90242 When: Saturday, February 25, 2023 8:00 am  Downey Unified District’s True Lasting Connections (TLC) provides a...
Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween Safety Tips

Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to the safety of our little trick-or-treaters. Fortunately, there are lots of easy things families and kids can do to stay safe. Below are some safety tips that we would like to share with you as we...