Marquez Families-
First and foremost, I want to share how deeply honored I am to have been selected to lead this fantastic school. I look forward to meeting families and students when school begins on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Nora Sterry campus. Please note that the school day will now start at 8:10 and end on M/W/F at 2:50 and T/TH at 1:50. This minor adjustment was necessary to accommodate our Shortened Day Schedule. Students will enter through the gate on the corner of Iowa and Sawtelle. We are currently working on securing parking permits to assist with parking at the LA City lot on the corner of Iowa and Corinth. Information will be forthcoming. If students are late, they should enter campus through the Marquez entrance on Iowa and Sawtelle.
School hours: M/W/F 8:10 - 2:50
T/TH 8:10- 1:50
Office hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Upcoming Dates:
8/12 - Master Plan Meeting (1) for new families of EB students @ 9:00 am (Zoom)
8/13 - Pupil Free Day - 8:00 - 3:00
8/13 - Master Plan Meeting (2) for new families of EB students @ 12:00 pm (Zoom)
8/13 - Master Plan Meeting (3) for new families of EB students @ 3:00 pm (Zoom)
8/13 - TK/K Orientation @ 1:00 - 2:00
8/13 - Marquez Popsicle Social at 2:00 p.m. on the TK/K Yard
8/14 - First day of Instruction -
8/14 - Marquez New Parent Welcome 8:15
8/15 - Shortened Day - Early Dismissal @ 1:50 pm
8/18 - Shortened Day - Early Dismissal@ 1:50 pm
8/18 - Fire Drill @ 1:30
8/20 - Shortened Day - Early Dismissal@ 1:50 pm
8/21 - Drop, Cover & Hold On Drill @ 2:00 pm
8/21 - Orchestra Place Assemblies
8/21 - Governance Council Meeting
8/22 - Shortened Day - Early Dismissal@ 1:50 pm
8/29 - CA Admissions Day - no school
Updates:
Opening of School 25/26-
In June, families were informed that the school year would begin at Nora Sterry Elementary, with a return to the Marquez CES campus in early Fall of 2025.
We will be hosting meetings with staff and the Marquez community in August to provide additional updates and share a detailed timeline regarding the return to the Marquez campus. We recognize that the transition back to the Palisades will impact families and staff differently, and we appreciate the diverse needs that each family and staff member may have. We remain committed to offering our full support to all families during this important transition.
We will continue to provide clear, consistent, and transparent communication as we move forward. Above all, we remain dedicated to upholding the highest safety standards to ensure a smooth, safe, and successful return to the Marquez campus.
Access and Transportation Update
Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and Sunset Boulevard are now fully open in both directions, with no significant delays or special access requirements. With these improvements, accessibility is no longer a significant barrier to returning to campus.
We understand that some families may now live farther away from the area. To help with this transition, we will provide a bus route from Marquez Elementary School to Nora Sterry. If your family has any additional transportation needs, we encourage you to use the Parent Portal to sign up for transportation or to contact the school directly for support.
Safety and Environmental Readiness
The Los Angeles Unified School District has done an outstanding job preparing the interim Marquez CES campus for occupancy this fall. Construction crews, along with environmental consultants and contractors, have been working on-site since March, and we are pleased with the progress being made to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students.
- The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) completed their Household Hazardous Waste Removal and Debris Removal phases, which included an environmental site assessment and removal of asbestos, debris (i.e., concrete, metal, ash), and surface soils, within the footprints of burned or destroyed buildings.
- A third-party environmental contractor completed debris and ash removal from the remainder of the campus.
Safety and Environmental Readiness (con’t.)
- A third-party environmental consultant evaluated soils throughout the campus and implemented an environmental sampling plan focusing on fire-related contaminants and found no issues of concern.
- Pre-occupancy testing and inspection of new portable classrooms will be conducted prior to occupancy as a final check.
- Indoor and outdoor air quality monitors are scheduled to be installed on campus prior to occupancy and will remain active as part of our ongoing safety protocols.
- Every classroom will be equipped with air purifiers that continuously monitor and improve air quality.
- We will continue to monitor the Air Quality Index (AQI) daily and implement indoor schedules as needed during inclement weather or periods of poor air quality.
Marquez Mosaic - The Mosaic will be taken down in early August for restoration work.
Lisa Timmerman
Principal