Lower School Field Trip (Star ECO Station)
2013-10-18 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | STAR ECO Station, 10101 Jefferson Boulevard, Culver City, 90232
CLU Lower School students will be heading out to spend the day learning about animals. The STAR Eco Station is an environmental science museum, an exotic wildlife rescue center, and a haven for endangered and illegally-trafficked exotic animals confiscated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Students should bring money for their entrance fee as well as a lunch, snack and bottle of water.

Torrance Certified Farmer's Market (Lower School)
2013-10-22 10:30 - 12:00, 2013-11-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2013-12-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Wilson Park
Students will be spending time at the Torrance Certified Farmer’s Market. Staff and students will have an opportunity to talk with local farmers, sample tasty fare, and browse a wide selection of cut flowers and nursery stock. Students will return to CLU around lunchtime.
Per your parental discretion, students are welcome to bring money to purchase items.

School Pictures (Make-Up)
2013-10-24

RAP - Picnic at Del Cerro Park
2013-10-24 15:30 - 17:30
The Center’s Relationship Activity Program (RAP) emphasizes episodic memory work and offers opportunities to practice the relationship building skills that are crucial in our student’s success. This program is a good match for middle school/early high school age students who have difficulty with making friends, are isolated from peers/adults, or who have had poor outcome from other social skills training.
To sign-up for RAP or if you have any questions, please contact Gloria Chavez.

Upper School College Tour
2013-10-25 09:00 - 14:30 | Cal State Fullerton
Time for a College Visit!

What: Our students will have an opportunity to experience college life at Cal State Fullerton

Who: All students in the Upper School program

When: 10:00 am to 1:00 (the Center’s van will leave at 9:15 am)

Goals: to allow students an opportunity to see the college campus. understand what college life consists of including classes and career opportunities, and gain an understanding of the enrollment process.
Expected Outcome:

Students will have 5 questions written prior to the field trip. These questions will then be asked to the tour guide, or a representative from admissions.
Students will write about the careers that the school offers. Also, they will write more information on the one that is of interest them.
Students will learn the idea of managing a budget with the cost of textbooks (which they will get a chance to see at the bookstore).
Once this experience is over, students will write about what they have learned from this opportunity.

Torrance Certified Farmer's Market (Middle School)
2013-10-29 10:30 - 12:00, 2013-11-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2013-12-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Wilson Park

RAP - Pumpkin Carving & Candy Hunt (Halloween costumes allowed)
2013-10-31 15:30 - 17:30 | The Center for Learning Unlimited

CLU Photography Show Opening
2013-11-01 06:00 - 21:00 | Neighborhood Grinds, 2315 Artesia Blvd., Unit 1 , Redondo Beach, CA, 90278, United States
CLU’s traveling photography show showcases the talented photography of several students. The students’ first 2013 exhibit will be presented at the Neighborhood Grinds during the month of November.
Please join CLU photography students and their families for a reception celebrating their work on Friday, November 1, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Neighborhood Grinds.

Torrance Certified Farmer's Market (Upper School)
2013-11-05 10:30 - 12:00, 2013-12-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Wilson Park

RAP - Bowling Fun!!
2013-11-07 15:30 - 17:30

End of Quarter (Min. Day-Dismissal 1:00 p.m.)
2013-11-08 08:45 - 13:00

Veteran’s Day (School Closed)
2013-11-11

Progress Reports Mailed
2013-11-13

PV Half Marathon’s Special School Challenge Registration
2013-11-13 | PV Half Marathon Special School Challenge, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90274, United States
In an effort to help raise funds for new CLU physical education equipment, we’d welcome you to consider registering for the PV Half Marathon’s 5K Special School Challenge Run/Walk.
When: Saturday, November 16th, @ 7:30 a.m.
Where: Terranea Resort
Why: The winning school receives a $500 cash prize!
All registration entries, runner and non-runners, count toward our school’s tally, so CLU students, parents and friends are welcome to participate. Fees are $20 per student and $35 per non-student/adult through Wednesday, November 13th. After this date, registration fees will increase.
We hope to see you there!

RAP - Bluff Cove Hike
2013-11-14 15:30 - 17:30

Palos Verdes Half Marathon
2013-11-16 07:00 - 12:00 | Terranea Resort, 6610 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90274, United States
CLU is proud to participate in the Annual Palos Verdes Half Marathon which is organized by The Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates. With its fantastic coastal views and ocean breezes, this half marathon is more popular than ever. Funds generated from the marathon go to support deserving children in need with shoes, school supplies and breakfast for a hundred k-3 school children.
CLU will have a water station, and we would like all of our families and friends to help us support this wonderful event.

Parent Conferences (Min. Day-Dismissal 1:00 p.m.)
2013-11-20 08:45 - 13:00, 2013-11-21 08:45 - 13:00, 2013-11-22 08:45 - 13:00

RAP - Making decorative bags and enjoying Pumpkin Pie
2013-11-21 15:30 - 17:30

Min. Day (Dismissal 1:00 p.m.)
2013-11-27 08:45 - 13:00

Thanksgiving (School Closed)
2013-11-28 - 2013-11-29

RAP - Cooking (Chicken Fried Rice)
2013-12-05 15:30 - 17:30
RAP participants will be heading into CLU’s kitchen to chop, season and stir their way to chicken fried rice.
The Center’s Relationship Activity Program (RAP) emphasizes episodic memory work and offers opportunities to practice the relationship building skills that are crucial in our student’s success. This program is a good match for middle school/early high school age students who have difficulty with making friends, are isolated from peers/adults, or who have had poor outcome from other social skills training.
To sign-up for RAP or if you have any questions, please contact Gloria Chavez.

RAP - Cooking (Baking Gingerbread Cookies)
2013-12-12 15:30 - 17:30
RAP participants will be celebrating the holiday season by baking gingerbread cookies in CLU’s kitchen. Our hallways are going to smell delicious!!
The Center’s Relationship Activity Program (RAP) emphasizes episodic memory work and offers opportunities to practice the relationship building skills that are crucial in our student’s success. This program is a good match for middle school/early high school age students who have difficulty with making friends, are isolated from peers/adults, or who have had poor outcome from other social skills training.
To sign-up for RAP or if you have any questions, please contact Gloria Chavez.

RAP - Making Festive Placemats
2013-12-19 15:30 - 17:30
We’re breaking out the markers, stencils and laminating materials and making festive placemats during this RAP session.
The Center’s Relationship Activity Program (RAP) emphasizes episodic memory work and offers opportunities to practice the relationship building skills that are crucial in our student’s success. This program is a good match for middle school/early high school age students who have difficulty with making friends, are isolated from peers/adults, or who have had poor outcome from other social skills training.
To sign-up for RAP or if you have any questions, please contact Gloria Chavez.
