Jordan High, Port of L.B. Launch Partnership |
Jordan High School's ACE Academy is the second pathway partnership between the Port of Long Beach and the Long Beach Unified School District. |
A BLAST FROM THE PAST — On the left, Jill Baker, then principal at Garfield Elementary School, stands alongside student of the month Veronica Quezada. Now Superintendent, Dr. Baker met Quezada at the recent ACE Academy event at Jordan High (pictured on the right). Currently, Quezada is a Communications Specialist for the Port of Long Beach.
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COVID Vaccine Offered For Ages 5 to 11 |
Long Beach Health and Human Services has started administering the COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to 11. Click here to view the November clinic schedule. |
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EARLY LITERACY – Rotarian and Poly High School alum Frank Newell reads with preschoolers at the Central Child Development Center.
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Rotary Raises Record $78K for Literacy |
The Rotary Club of Long Beach recently marked its most successful fundraising day after raising an all-time record of $78,000 for its “Reading by 9'' program, which supports Long Beach Unified School District students. |
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SHOPPING SPREE – Webster Elementary School students joined police officers and community volunteers for the “Shop with a Cop” event at Target on Bellflower Boulevard.
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Webster Students ‘Shop with a Cop’ |
About 100 students from Webster Elementary School enjoyed a pancake breakfast and shopping spree as part of the annual “Shop with a Cop” event held in partnership with the Long Beach Police Department. |
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'THE OCEAN IS IN OUR HANDS NOW' – This artwork by Wilson High School junior Kylie Escalante won first place in the high school category.
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Student Art Contest Winners |
More than 100 young artists from local middle and high schools participated in the annual National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Art Contest held at the Aquarium of the Pacific. |
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WINNING ARTWORK – “The Howling Sea Monster” by Luca Vega-Garcia of MacArthur was selected as the winning elementary school artwork.
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The Long Beach Press-Telegram recently announced the winners of its 2021 Halloween-themed Scary Stories Contest, noting that the contestants were "scary good." |
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Professional Development Workshops for Classified Staff
Are you looking to grow in your leadership? The Equity Leadership & Talent Development Office is offering three voluntary professional development programs for full-time classified staff.
The application period for these three leadership programs closes on Dec. 3.
If you are interested in learning about these programs, please join an optional Zoom Information Session on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 7:30 to 8 a.m., or 4 to 4:30 p.m.
The Zoom link for the Information Sessions is linked here. Please click here for the application. |
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STRS Retirement Planning
Virtual retirement seminars for employees participating in the California State Teachers’ Retirement System will be held on the following dates:
- Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 3:35 to 5:15 p.m.
- Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
The presentations will be held by a CalSTRS counselor via Zoom. Each seminar will explain CalSTRS service retirement allowance, retirement options, updates on legislation, and disability and survivor benefits. CalSTRS members are encouraged to attend if they are eligible for retirement.
Members must RSVP by Friday, Dec. 10. To register, visit myPD in the myLBUSD portal and search for course 7702. Questions? Contact Stephanie Jimenez at ext. 8214 or sajimenez@lbschools.net.
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Reminder:
Input Sought on Board District Maps
There’s still time to share your input on draft maps that may affect LBUSD’s Board of Education area boundaries. The Board is scheduled to vote on a new map on Dec. 1.
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Save the Date:
Early Childhood Ed Symposium Returns
Mark your calendar for the
in-person return of the Long Beach Early Childhood Education Symposium on Saturday, March 26 at the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel.
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Wellness Incentive
Whether you are on Kaiser or Aetna, you should have received a mailed flyer regarding the LBUSD Wellness Incentive Program. The rewards are only good for each plan year, so make sure to get your reward(s) for any of the appropriate wellness actions you've taken by the end of this plan year, June 30, 2022.
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Weight Watchers
November is National Diabetes Month! WW is raising awareness about diabetes and how WW can help those with Type 2 diabetes. With WW for Diabetes, members have unlimited access to a Certified Diabetes Educator, tailored content to meet their individual needs and all the benefits of the Unlimited Workshops + Digital program. WW is two times as effective for weight loss and glucose control in those with type 2 diabetes than standard diabetes nutrition counseling and education. And WW’s personalized program is proven to make weight loss easier!
Sign up for WW at WW.com/us/LBUSD. All benefit eligible employees and spouses, as well as medical plan enrolled retirees and retiree spouses, are eligible to join WW at a discounted rate and 50% subsidy. |
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Stay Connected with LBUSD Benefits
As a reminder, you can visit us at LBUSDbenefits.com to learn about your health benefits. Click here to follow LBUSD Benefits on social media. |
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Charles T. Hyland
former counselor and teacher
September 26, 2021
Bonnie Christianson
former teacher
October 16, 2021
Christine Boss
teacher, Dooley
October 19, 2021
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Rose Lafond
instructional aide - special, Poly
October 23, 2021
Leonardo Bederio
former receiving clerk
November 1, 2021
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Official publication of the Long Beach Unified School District issued from the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.
1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, California 90810
(562) 997-8000.
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SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
JILL A. BAKER, Ed. D.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
JUAN BENITEZ, Ph.D., President
MEGAN KERR, Vice President
DIANA CRAIGHEAD, Member
ERIK MILLER, Member
DOUGLAS OTTO, Member
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