LACER Afterschool Programs

LACER Afterschool Programs

SAVE THE DATE

November 15th, 2009

10:30AM - 2:00PM

14th Annual

Super Star Celebration

Brunch, Silent Auction,

Awards and Student Show!



Spring 2009 Newsletter

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LeConte M.S. "Little Shop of Horrors"

"LACER is important to me because it has good classes that kids like. I wish LACER would never end. I like it so much because it is fun. Soccer is the best for me and also dance!”

Danny R., 7th grade

“LACER is important because I get to do fun activities and I get help on my homework. I also get to go to fun field trips. It is important because before I could not act in from of people, I would get shy, same thing with singing. Not now!”

Stephanie R., 8th grade

“LACER is important to me because I have fun and it's cool. I like coming to Basketball and to the Computer Lab. I see my friends and it its lots of fun. They give us free snacks and take us on field trips and it’s cool!”

Jonathan S., 8th grade




Support the Youth of Los Angeles!

Calendar of Events

● June 2009

June 21 & 25, 2009

"After The Storm" hosted by LACER at the Los Angeles Film Festival

A celebration of perseverance and rebirth through the arts, this inspiring documentary follows a group of New Orleans teens as they stage a revival of the hurricane-themed musical "Once on this Island".

Sunday, June 21, 4:30 PM, Mann Festival Theatre

Thursday, June 25, 7:00 PM, Regent

Film Independent’s Los Angeles Film Festival, presented by Los Angeles Times, showcases the best of American and international cinema. The Festival screens more than 250 narrative, documentary, short film, and international features to a diverse audience of 83,000. The Los Angeles Film Festival highlights film from every corner of the globe. For passes, tickets and full Festival details, please call 1.866.FilmFest or visit www.LAFilmFest.com.

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Saturday, June 6, 2009

Leadership Campaign 2009 Culmination

This afternoon event will take place at UCLA on June 6^thwith 1,500 LAUSD students who are leaders in arts and civics including LACER students from Hollywood and Fairfax High Schools.

Throughout this school year, our programs at Fairfax and Hollywood High have been deeply involved in organizing student campaigns including the Do The Write Thing national essay contest; Denim Day, in conjunction with Peace Over Violence; Kick Butts Day; and Matriculation activities. This event will feature: Poetry/Spoken Word, Cheer/Dance, Music/DJ, and Visual Art. It promises to be entertaining, fun, and thrilling day.

Event Details

Date: June 6, 2009

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Grand Ballroom @ Ackerman Union at UCLA

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Thursday, June 11, 2009

King Stars 10th Anniversary

and Culmination Show

Celebrating ten years of LACER serving the youth at King Middle School featuring youth performances from other LACER programs, special guests and presentations.

King M.S. - Auditorium

5:30 pm Reception

6:00 - 8:00 pm Show

● May 2009

Saturday, May 23, 2009

The Make An Impression

House of Blues Recital

10:00 am - 12 noon

House of Blues - Sunset Strip

8430 Sunset Blvd.

West Hollywood, CA 90069

The International House of Blues Foundation and LACER present the House of Blue recital. This free event features performances from LACER music students in the genres of classical guitar (professional musician; Jerry Morales), rock (Sound Art), and jazz (Jazz America).

This annual event is made possible by the LACER Afterschool Programs in a partnership with IHOBF. Thank you to the California Arts Council and The Flourish Foundation for their generous support. Please visit the House of Blues website for driving directions and a map.

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LACER's 10th Annual Spelling Bee

Students across Los Angeles that attend LACER's four middle schools will be participating in this exciting annual competition with prizes! This year the theme is Geography.

Finals:

May 14, 4:30 pm LeConte M.S.

Award-Winning Finalists:
Hailey B.	Susan G.	Alan S.
Anneka C.	Zach M.	Derrick S.

Semi-Finals:

April 24, 4:30 pm LeConte M.S.

Alan S.	First Place
Derrick S.	Second Place
Wessly H.	Third Place

April 28, 2:30 pm Bancroft M.S.

Mildred P.	First Place
Derrick M.	Second Place
Denis B.	Third Place

April 29, 3:30 pm Irving M.S.

Susan G.	First Place
Joshua L.	Second Place
Hailey B.	Third Place

April 30, 4:30 pm King M.S.

Anneka C.	First Place (tie)
Zach M.	First Place (tie)
Neil Y.	Third Place

● April 2009

April 29 - May 1, 2009

"Once On This Island"

One stormy night, thunder booms, making a small girl cry in fear. To comfort her, storytellers tell her the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who falls in love with a grand boy named Daniel. A story of life, pain, love, grief, and faith.

LACER's Hollywood Stars Theater Workshop presents the award-winning musical "Once on this Island". Performances have been scheduled for the LeConte Middle School student body during the day, as well as performances after school for the youth of LACER and the community. Don't miss this wonderful musical, directed by Elizabeth Guilliams.

Wednesday, April 29

4:30 pm

Thursday, April 30

Two LeConte M.S. Assemblies

4:30 pm

Friday, May 1

4:30 pm

7:30 pm

FREE admission

LeConte Middle School Auditorium

1316 N. Bronson Avenue

Hollywood, CA 90028

(corner of Fountain and Bronson)

April 24 - May 7, 2009

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Sunday, April 26, 2009

JAM on the Beach

LACER's Fairfax Jazz Band celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month with two sets on the patio of this legendary restaurant. Made possible by The California Arts Council and The Flourish Foundation.

4:00 - 6:00 pm

Gladstone's Malibu

17300 Pacific Coast Hwy

Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

free admission, parking is $5

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