March 2, 2023

Poly Expands Outdoor Sensory Space

The power of teamwork is strong at Poly High School! Students and staff have started the first phases of building a sensory pathway for special education students.

Student Art Exhibit at LBMA

Don't miss out on the opportunity to see nearly 60 art pieces by LBUSD high school students on display at the Long Beach Museum of Art through Sunday, April 2!

LBUSD's Monthly Health Topic

Click here to watch a brief video message from LBUSD's Wellness Committee regarding the latest health topic: Healthy Weight/Eating.

Summer Jobs for Classified Workers



The Personnel Commission is accepting applications for 10-month employees interested in working for Summer School, as well as the School Enrichment and Learning (SEAL) Program for 2023. To qualify for summer employment, the applicant must be a permanent/probationary classified employee working on less than a 12-month calendar. The dates of the programs are June 26 to July 21 for elementary, middle and K-8 schools. High school dates are June 26 to July 28. Instructions on accessing the online application are available here or under Personnel Commission in the A-Z index at lbschools.net (then select Summer Employment). The deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 17.

LBUSD-CSUDH Classified Credential Zoom Information Session

Interested in earning a teaching credential in an LBUSD high-needs area?*

Join LBUSD and CSUDH staff for a virtual information session on Tuesday, March 28 from 4 to 5:15 p.m. to learn more about this opportunity for LBUSD classified staff. Click here to access the Zoom meeting.

*High needs areas include BCLAD (Bilingual), Education Specialist and Secondary Science 

Southern California Helpful Honda's Teacher Appreciation Awards

Do you know of a teacher whose efforts in the classroom have greatly impacted their students, community or school?

To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week on May 8 to 12, Southern California Helpful Honda will honor and surprise five deserving teachers with $5,000 worth of school supplies and materials to help their students succeed. Click here to see how Honda surprised deserving teachers last year.

To nominate a teacher, submit the Google form before the Friday, March 31 deadline.

Early Learning Teacher & Support Staff Recruitment Night

LBUSD's Early Learning Teacher & Support Staff Recruitment Night will be held Wednesday, March 22 from 5 to 7 p.m at the former Monroe K-8 Campus, 4400 Ladoga Ave., Lakewood, CA.

The District is recruiting infant/toddler, preschool and school age care teachers. Support staff include child care workers and Head Start instructional aides.

Learn more at lbschools.net/careers.

Extended: Free COVID Testing Clinic for LBUSD

The free COVID-19 testing clinic for LBUSD students and staff at Cabrillo High School has been extended and will continue through Friday, June 9. 

PCR and antigen rapid tests are available Monday through Friday* for those who are symptomatic or potentially coming off isolation. Click here for more details.

*The clinic will abide by LBUSD holidays and close accordingly. In the event of inclement weather, the clinic will move inside a Cabrillo gym area and provide directions to participants.

Click here to view flyer.

March is Nutrition Month

A message from Kaiser: Introducing healthy eating habits now can help you avoid potentially serious health issues down the road. Whether your goal is to feel good, manage your weight or prevent health problems, Kaiser Permanente is here for you with helpful tips, information and support. When you eat better, you feel better. But that’s just the beginning. Improved nutrition can help you: 

• Feel your best. Healthy eating can give you plenty of energy to tackle the day and help you manage stress.

• Stay ahead of health problems. Eating 5 servings of fresh fruit and vegetables a day can help lower the risk of death and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and more. 

• Avoid serious complications. Physical conditions like obesity can pose a major risk if serious health conditions arise. Get a head start on healthy eating. Go online to learn more and find simple ways to eat healthier.

Added tools and resources available:

• Kaiser Permanente Center for Healthy Living - Nutrition Page (open to all employees, wellness programs are only available to KP members)
• Kaiser Permanente Recipes Page (open to all employees)

You can also find tips on the LBUSD Benefits Facebook and Instagram pages!

WW (WeightWatchers)

Live the life you love, lose the weight you want.

Tired of fad diets, bland food and deprivation? Our wellness partner, WeightWatchers®, has what you need. Its science-backed program focuses on coaching, community and eating everything you enjoy. The best part? The program is designed to help you lose weight without physical activity, but regularly moving your body can lead to even more success.

Try these 3 tips to make movement work for you!  

• Expand your definition. Gardening, dancing, strolling around your fave store - it all counts toward your goals. 
• Pair it with something you love. Meh about the treadmill, but love true-crime podcasts? Save new episodes for when you can fit in a walk. 
• Turn it into a social event. Catch up with your BFF (best friend forever) on a bike ride or after yoga class. Or stream the same at-home workout, then dish about how it went. 

All benefit eligible employees and spouses, as well as medical plan enrolled retirees and retiree spouses are eligible to join WeightWatchers at a discounted rate and 50% subsidy. Join WW for as low as $8.05 per month! Sign up by 4/30 and get a free WW Mystery Box! What’s inside? That's a secret until you become a member, but we gave you a major hint with our get-moving tips! Learn more at WW.com/LBUSD. 

Also! Join WeightWatchers on Tuesday, March 28 as Allison Grupski, Ph.D., vice president, Behavior Change Strategies & Coaching at WeightWatchers, and Coach Sophie W. discuss emotional eating and share strategies to manage those situations. Click here to register!

Reminders from the Employee Benefits Team

• Annual Enrollment for health benefit changes is coming up in May. If you are eligible for health benefits, look for your enrollment packet in the mail on/before May 1. Remember that all changes to your elections will be effective July 1, 2023. As always, if you currently have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and you want to continue with the new plan year (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024) then you must elect during the upcoming annual enrollment.

• If you had LBUSD medical benefits in 2022, your Form 1095C will be mailed by the end of this month. If you had either the Kaiser or Aetna HMO plan, you will get your Form 1095B with coverage details directly from your medical carrier. 

• Don’t lose out on free money! If you have either Kaiser or Aetna medical insurance, make sure to get your reward(s) for any of the appropriate wellness actions you’ve taken by the end of this plan year on June 30, 2023. 

• To access information about your health benefits at any time, visit us at LBUSDbenefits.com.

• Follow Us on Social Media and get various updates throughout the year! Visit LBUSD Benefits on Instagram and Facebook!

Dolores Mitchell

former personnel clerk

May 2, 2022

Cynthia Salvatori

former computer

graphic artist

May 2, 2022

James Halepeska

former fence erector

September 14, 2022

Jose Cazares

plant supervisor, Avalon

November 10, 2022

Donald Goens

former teacher

November 10, 2022

Curtis Keil

former career

center supervisor

December 22, 2022

Joan Hansen

former teacher

December 25, 2022

Deborah Vignovich

former teacher

January 3, 2023

Florita J. Galoyo

instructional aide-special, Lakewood

January 12, 2023

Josh M. Freeman

teacher, Lakewood

January 13, 2023 

Richard Stiavelli

former director

January 16, 2023

James Kruse

former computer

support technician

January 17, 2023

Michael Lilly

former campus

security officer

January 31, 2023

Ardis Leyman

former secretary

February 2, 2023

Michael Anderson

former behavior interventionist & coach

February 12, 2023