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Welcome Back Eagles! (1st Week of 2nd Semester)

We hope you all had a restful and enjoyable holiday break and wish you a great 1st week of the second semester. Additionally, given the recent weather alerts for the Los Angeles region and Southern CA, we’re including some information to prepare for this week’s extreme wind event provided by NotifyLA.org. Be prepared and stay safe, Eagles!

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This is an important message from the City of Los Angeles NotifyLA System

There is an expected destructive, widespread, and potentially life-threatening windstorm starting Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon in the City of Los Angeles. Wind gusts are expected to be 50-80 mph and reach 80-100 mph in certain areas. Red flag fire weather conditions will likely continue until Friday. 

Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.

Scattered downed trees and power outages are likely to occur. When they do, Angelenos are urged to report power outages online and track crew status at www.ladwp.com/outages or by calling 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397). Report downed trees and other non-life threatening hazards to 311 (213-473-3231) or at https://myla311.lacity.org/.

All in fire-prone areas should be ready to evacuate and take precautions to prevent fires. Areas particularly at risk include the San Fernando Valley, Hollywood Hills, Sylmar, Tujunga, and the Santa Monica mountains.

There are Red Flag Parking restrictions starting 8 AM Tuesday, January 7th until further notice. To view affected parking areas, search for your neighborhood in this LAFD interactive map: Red Flag Parking Restrictions. Updates regarding the Red Flag Parking status can be found at https://ers.lafd.org/redflag/

Actions and Precautions

  • Avoid using outdoor power tools, grilling, outdoor campfires, and barbecues.
  • Ensure that cigarettes are fully extinguished.
  • Keep flammable materials, including dry brush, away from homes and structures.
  • Have emergency fire extinguishers on hand and know how to use them.
  • Remove any outdoor holiday decorations that can be blown away.
  • Secure any outdoor furniture and any objects.
  • Make sure gutters and shutters are secure.
  • Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.
  • Prepare backup batteries for flashlights and other devices. Don’t light candles during power outages caused by wind.
  • Watch for flying debris, as street signs and tree limbs may become loose during strong winds.
  • Never go near downed power lines, since high voltage wires may still be active despite being downed.
  • Avoid anything that may be touching downed power lines, including tree branches and vehicles.
  • Park away from any tall trees.

Prepare for Wildfire Evacuations

  • Sign up for NotifyLA Alerts and encourage your neighbors to do so as well. www.notifyla.org
  • Leave your phone on to receive NotifyLA Alerts even if you are sleeping and don’t use “do not disturb” mode during high-risk weather.
  • Monitor LAFD Alerts to see updates on Red Flag Parking Restrictions and active fire incidents in the City of Los Angeles. lafd.org/alerts
  • Put your go-bag by the front door. Ensure that you have all essential items at the ready. https://readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/emergency-supply-kit/
  • Plan multiple evacuation routes in your neighborhood in the event of a fire.
  • Establish two meeting places outside your home: one you can walk to and another you can drive to. Inform all household members of these two meeting places. 
  • Park off-street. Back your car into your driveway or garage, leaving streets clear for emergency vehicles.

If fires occur during this wind event, smoke can travel hundreds of miles, so you can be impacted even if you’re not near an active fire. Health problems related to wildfire smoke exposure can be as mild as eye and respiratory irritation and as serious as worsening of heart and lung disease, including asthma, and even premature death. 

People who must be outdoors for long periods in areas with heavy smoke or where ash is disturbed, should consider wearing a NIOSH-certified N95 respirator mask. Those with existing heart or lung conditions should limit their exposure by staying indoors, and closely following medical advice received from their physician.


Este es un mensaje importante del sistema NotifyLA de la ciudad de Los Ángeles.

Se espera una tormenta de viento destructiva, generalizada y potencialmente mortal desde el martes por la mañana hasta el miércoles por la tarde en la ciudad de Los Ángeles. Se espera que las ráfagas de viento sean de 50 a 80 mph y alcancen de 80 a 100 mph en ciertas áreas. Es probable que las condiciones climáticas de incendio con bandera roja continúen hasta el viernes.


Llame al 911 en caso de emergencias que pongan en peligro su vida.


Es probable que se produzcan árboles dispersos caídos y cortes de energía. Cuando lo hagan, se insta a los angelinos a informar los cortes en línea y realizar un seguimiento del estado de la tripulación en www.ladwp.com/outages o llamando al 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397). Informe árboles caídos y otros peligros que no pongan en peligro la vida al 311 (213-473-3231) o en https://myla311.lacity.org/


Todos los que se encuentren en áreas propensas a incendios deben estar preparados para evacuar y tomar precauciones para evitar incendios. Las áreas particularmente en riesgo incluyen el Valle de San Fernando, Hollywood Hills, Sylmar, Tujunga y las montañas de Santa Mónica.


Hay restricciones de estacionamiento con bandera roja (Red Flag) a partir de las 8 a.m. hasta nuevo aviso. Para ver las áreas de estacionamiento afectadas, busque su vecindario en este mapa interactivo de LAFD: Red Flag Parking Restrictions. Las actualizaciones sobre el estado del estacionamiento con bandera roja (Red Flag) se pueden encontrar en https://ers.lafd.org/redflag/.


Acciones y precauciones
-Evite el uso de herramientas eléctricas al aire libre, parrilladas, fogatas al aire libre y barbacoas.
-Asegúrese de que los cigarrillos estén completamente apagados.
-Mantenga los materiales inflamables, incluida la maleza seca, lejos de casas y estructuras. 
-Tener a mano extintores de emergencia y saber utilizarlos. 
-Retire cualquier decoración navideña al aire libre que pueda volar.
-Asegurar cualquier mueble de exterior y cualquier objeto.
-Asegúrese de que las canaletas y contraventanas estén seguras.
-Recorte las ramas de los árboles lejos de su casa y de los cables eléctricos.
-Preparar baterías para linternas y otros dispositivos. No encienda velas durante cortes de energía causados ​​por el viento.
-Esté atento a los escombros que vuelan, ya que las señales de tráfico y las ramas de los árboles pueden soltarse durante los vientos fuertes.
-Nunca acercarse a líneas eléctricas caídas, ya que los cables de alta tensión pueden seguir activos a pesar de estar caídos.
-Evite cualquier cosa que pueda estar tocando líneas eléctricas caídas, incluidas ramas de árboles y vehículos. 
-Estacione lejos de árboles altos.


Prepárese para las evacuaciones de incendios forestales
-Regístrese para recibir alertas de NotifyLA y anime a sus vecinos a que también lo hagan. 
-Deje su teléfono encendido para recibir alertas de Notify LA incluso si está durmiendo y no use el modo “no molestar” durante condiciones climáticas de alto riesgo.
-Monitorear las alertas de LAFD para ver actualizaciones sobre restricciones de estacionamiento con bandera roja (Red Flag) e incidentes de incendios activos en la ciudad de Los Ángeles.
-Deja tu bolsa de emergencias junto a la puerta principal. Asegúrese de tener todos los elementos esenciales a mano. 
-Planifique múltiples rutas de evacuación en su vecindario en caso de incendio.
-Establece dos lugares de encuentro fuera de tu casa: uno al que puedas caminar y otro al que puedas conducir. Informe a todos los miembros del hogar sobre estos dos lugares de reunión.  
-Estacione fuera de la calle. Retroceda su automóvil hacia la entrada o el garaje, dejando las calles despejadas para los vehículos de emergencia.

Si se producen incendios durante este evento de viento, el humo puede viajar cientos de millas, por lo que usted puede verse afectado incluso si no está cerca de un incendio activo. Los problemas de salud relacionados con la exposición al humo de los incendios forestales pueden ser tan leves como irritación ocular y respiratoria y tan graves como el empeoramiento de enfermedades cardíacas y pulmonares, incluido el asma, e incluso la muerte prematura. 


Las personas que deben estar al aire libre durante largos períodos de tiempo, en áreas con mucho humo o donde se alteran las cenizas, deben considerar usar una mascarilla respiratoria N95 certificada por NIOSH. Aquellos con enfermedades cardíacas o pulmonares existentes deben limitar su exposición permaneciendo en el interior y siguiendo de cerca los consejos médicos recibidos de su médico.

Happy Holidays (See you in 2025!)

On behalf of the ERHS PTSA Executive Board, we wish you a restful and uplifting holiday season! Enjoy your well-earned break and find some time to spend with family, friends, and any others close to you as you celebrate your respective traditions.

Though this is often a time to celebrate, this can also be a challenging time of year for some. Consider checking in on those who may need a little extra support during this time. Flyers for school mental health services are provided below. Take care of each other and we’ll see you in 2025!

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Attention Seniors and Families (Senior Dues Info)

Good Morning, 

Happy December! We are only two weeks out from completing our fall semester, which means we are nearly halfway through the Class of 2025’s senior year! I am just reaching out to let you know that the prices of our Senior package will be going up on December 13th. Currently, the cost for all the items in the package is $240. After December 13th, the prices will jump by $25. You are by no means obligated to purchase all the items and are able to choose items a la carte to best fit your budget. I also want to announce that we have been able to secure the In-N-Out truck and the Handels Ice Cream truck for our senior picnic, so we are guaranteed to have great food! Twenty-five bucks is a great price for both of those vendors.  If you have any questions about any of this, or any other upcoming senior activities, please feel free to reach out. Have a great day and thank you for all of your support!

~Ms. Tellez and Mr. Keller

Class of 2025 Senior Class Advisors

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Thank you for your Membership!

California State PTA recognized our unit for the membership we attained within the first 30 and 100 days of the 2024-2025 term. On behalf of your PTSA, we would like to thank you for your support and membership. Not a member? It’s easy, just click the link and follow the prompts.

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Camp CHLA Information Session – Q&A (12/9 5:00p)

Please join us for an information session on all things Camp CHLA. We will review dates, eligibility requirements, frequently asked questions, required onboarding documents, and open the floor to questions. We welcome parents/guardians, prospective campers and volunteers. We hope to see you there!

Camp CHLA is a 5-day, in-person healthcare career exploration camp offered twice per summer for high school students to explore, learn, and participate in the inspiring work that our team members do every day. At camp we host activities for students including but not limited to:

  • Presentations from select healthcare professionals detailing their personal career journeys and “day-in-the-life” details about their roles
  • Hands-on skills in health promotion and disease/injury prevention, such as CPR, first aid, body ergonomics and more
  • Networking opportunities for a group of students with similar interests in CHLA’s mission and vision as a potential career path
  • Real-life and up-close exposure to the fascinating world of healthcare and the lifesaving work happening throughout the hospital

Important Dates & Datelines

  • The Camp CHLA 2025 Application Portal will be open December 13th, 2024 – January 10th, 2025.
  • The application portal will close on January 10th, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
  • Applicants for Camp CHLA will receive a notification from our team regarding their admission status by Monday, April 28th, 2025

How to Apply

Ready to start preparing your Camp CHLA application? Click here for our Application Form to ensure you have everything ready when the application portal opens!

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Thank you supporting for our Winter Staff Appreciation!

Big shout out to our school community members who generously donated their time or made a contribution to assist our Hospitality Chair with our annual winter event. We are still accepting contributions via our donate link if you are interested in doing so. Thank you all again for supporting our rocking teachers and staff. We’ll be doing this again in the spring so stay tuned. We appreciate you all!

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Winter Staff Appreciation (12/4)

Our Hospitality Chair is ready as ever to sign up our wonderful volunteers to make our annual Winter Staff Appreciation Event another amazing celebration of our ERHS Faculty & Staff. Please click the following links to volunteer and donate to make this event another great turnout in support of our rocking teachers and staff! Thank you!

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2025 EmpowerLA Youth Conference Application Now Open (Due 12/20)

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Calling all aspiring leaders! Applications for the 2025 EmpowerLA Youth Conference are officially open. Join 100 young people from across Los Angeles at this day-long event focused on civic engagement, local government, and community impact. Spend the day at Los Angeles City Hall learning from leaders across the City about the Neighborhood Council system, how local government works, and the vital role you can play in shaping the future of your community. Don’t wait – applications close Friday, December 20th.

Youth interested in attending the 2025 EmpowerLA Conference will be asked to complete a short application. This is a selective opportunity, and not all applicants will be invited to attend the conference. Applications are due no later than 11:59pm on Friday, December 20th. APPLY HERE

Please contact Erica G. Doughty or Ava Marinelli, EmpowerLA Youth Conference Co-Chairs, with any questions.

¡Las solicitudes están oficialmente abiertas para la Conferencia Juvenil de EmpowerLA 2025! Los jóvenes de entre 14 y 17 años de todo Los Ángeles están invitados a presentar una solicitud para esta emocionante oportunidad. Los asistentes a la Conferencia Juvenil de EmpowerLA aprenderán sobre la historia y el propósito de los Concejos Vecinales, obtendrán una comprensión más profunda de las leyes y políticas que rigen los concejos vecinales, escucharán a los líderes de la Ciudad de Los Ángeles y más. Se proporcionará desayuno y almuerzo a todos los participantes. La fecha límite para presentar las solicitudes es el viernes, 20 de diciembre de 2024. Obtenga más información y presente su solicitud: https://empowerla.org/civicyouth/.