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Over the past several weeks, we have shared with you some highlights of our Local Control and Accountability Plan. Today, we’re providing two draft sections of our full LCAP: “Plan Summary” and “Stakeholder Engagement.” They are available at:

http://www.lbschools.net/Departments/Local_Control/

If you need additional assistance, please contact Parent University at 562-997-8322.

Durante las semanas anteriores hemos estado compartiendo aspectos más destacados de nuestro Plan de Responsabilidad y Control Local. Hoy, nosotros estamos compartiendo dos secciones que están en progreso de nuestro Plan completo de Responsabilidad y Control Local.  “Resumen del Plan” y “Participación de los interesados”.  Estos están disponibles en: 

http://www.lbschools.net/Departments/Local_Control/

Si necesita información adicional, favor de contactar a la Universidad de Padres al 562-997-8322.

Long Beach will participate in the national March for Our Lives event to end gun violence in America's schools.  The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, March 24 at Bixby Park.

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Planning for Excellence – LCAP Highlights

Dear Friends,

Over the past several weeks, we have shared with you some highlights of our Local Control and Accountability Plan, or LCAP.  We have distributed the publications Academic Excellence, Basic Services – A Foundation for Excellence, and A Team Effort – Parents, Students and School. Today we’re providing those documents combined in one convenient publication titled Planning for Excellence. Toward the end of this compilation, you’ll also find an extensive list of family resources to support academic achievement.

If the title links to the above documents don’t work, you can also find them at lbschools.net under the Local Control Funding section.

Best regards,
Chris

Christopher J. Steinhauser
Superintendent of Schools

Planificación para la Excelencia – Lo Destacado del Plan de Control y Responsabilidad Local

Estimados Amigos,

En las últimas semanas, hemos compartido con ustedes algunos puntos destacados del Plan de Control y Responsabilidad Local o LCAP.  Hemos distribuido las publicaciones Excelencia Académica, Servicios Básicos – La Fundación para la Excelencia, y Un Esfuerzo en Equipo – Padres de Familia, Estudiantes y Escuela.  El día de hoy proporcionamos esos documentos en una publicación titulada Planificación para la Excelencia.  Hacia el final de esta recopilación, usted encontrará una lista extensa de muchos recursos familiares para apoyar el logro académico. 

Si los enlaces con los títulos no funcionan, usted también puede encontrarlos en lbschools.net bajo la sección “Local Control Funding.”

Mis mejores saludos,
Chris

Christopher J. Steinhauser

Superintendente Escolar

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Threat Prevention

Hello, Students and Families.

As we’ve seen in recent weeks, our schools are not immune to the potential threats that so many other schools nationwide have been dealing with.  We appreciate your heightened awareness of this issue, and we continue to encourage everyone in our school communities to report any suspicious information or activity that could impact school safety.

Threats to our schools are not harmless, and they are not funny.  They take valuable resources and time from our school district and the law enforcement agencies who work with us each day to keep our schools safe.  Threats cause anxiety for parents, students and staff, and they can disrupt the important work of teaching and learning.  Students who make threats face consequences that linger long after the threat is made.  We reiterate the Long Beach Police Department’s recent statement about such threats:

“The Long Beach Police Department takes all potential threats of violence very seriously and thoroughly investigates all reported incidents,” Chief Robert Luna said. “Making any kind of threat whether in person or online, is illegal and has serious consequences.”

Those consequences, as we also have seen in recent weeks, can include suspension, expulsion, arrest and potential prosecution under the law.  Students who make threats, even as a “joke,” can quickly find themselves facing the entire range of these consequences. 

We urge parents to discuss this matter with their children.  In light of the senseless loss of lives in recent school shootings nationally, it is completely inappropriate and unacceptable to make threats, even as a “joke.”

We have appreciated everyone’s support during this challenging time.  Again, we continue to encourage students, parents and staff to immediately report any information that could impact the safety of others.  With your help, we can continue to provide safe schools and the best possible education for our students.

Sincerely,

Chris

Christopher J. Steinhauser
Superintendent of Schools

Prevención de amenazas

Hola, estudiantes y familias.

Como hemos visto en las últimas semanas, nuestras escuelas no son inmunes a las posibles amenazas que otras escuelas a nivel nacional han estado enfrentando. Agradecemos su intensificada concienciación sobre este problema y seguimos animando a todos dentro de nuestras comunidades escolares a reportar toda información o actividad sospechosa que pudiera afectar la seguridad escolar.

Las amenazas a nuestras escuelas no son inocentes y no son graciosas.  Le quitan recursos valiosos y tiempo a nuestro distrito escolar y a las agencias del orden público quienes trabajan con nosotros cada día para mantener nuestras escuelas seguras.  Las amenazas les provocan ansiedad a los padres de familia, los estudiantes y al personal y pueden interrumpir la importante tarea de enseñar y aprender.  Los estudiantes que hacen estas amenazas enfrentan consecuencias que perduran por mucho tiempo después de haberlas hecho.  Reiteramos la reciente declaración del Departamento de Policía de Long Beach sobre estas amenazas:

El jefe de policía Robert Luna dijo, “el Departamento de Policía de Long Beach toma muy en serio todas las posibles amenazas de violencia e investiga completamente todos los incidentes reportados.”   “Hacer cualquier tipo de amenaza, ya sea en persona o por internet, es ilegal y tiene consecuencias graves.” 

Tales consecuencias, como también hemos visto en las recientes semanas, pueden incluir suspensión, arresto y un posible procesamiento legal.  Los estudiantes que hacen amenazas, aún en forma de “broma,” pueden encontrarse rápidamente enfrentando la gama completa de estas consecuencias. 

Instamos a los padres de familia a platicar con sus hijos de este asunto.  A consecuencia de la pérdida sin sentido de vidas en los recientes tiroteos escolares a nivel nacional, es completamente inapropiado e inaceptable hacer estas amenazas, ni siquiera en forma de “broma.”

Agradecemos el apoyo de todos durante este tiempo difícil.  Seguimos animando a los estudiantes, los padres de familia y al personal a que reporten inmediatamente cualquier información que pudiera tener un impacto en la seguridad de otras personas.  Con su ayuda, podemos seguir proporcionando escuelas seguras y la mejor educación posible para nuestros estudiantes.

Sinceramente,

Chris

Christopher J. Steinhauser
Superintendente Escolar

A Team Effort – LCAP Highlights

Dear Friends,

In recent weeks, we have shared with you some highlights of our Local Control and Accountability Plan, or LCAP.  We began with the publications titled Academic Excellence and Basic Services – A Foundation for Excellence.  Today we continue our series of highlights with A Team Effort – Parents, Students and School.

If the title links to the above documents don’t work, you can also find them at lbschools.net under the Local Control section.

We will share additional information on the LCAP in the days ahead.

Best regards,

Chris

Christopher J. Steinhauser

Superintendent of Schools

Un Esfuerzo en Equipo (Lo destacado del LCAP)

Estimados Amigos,

En las últimas semanas, hemos compartido con ustedes algunos puntos destacados del Plan de Control y Responsabilidad Local o LCAP.  Empezamos con las publicaciones tituladas Excelencia Académica y Servicios Básicos – La Fundación para la Excelencia.  El día de hoy seguimos con nuestra serie de puntos destacados con Un Esfuerzo en Equipo – Padres de Familia, Estudiantes y Escuela.

Si los enlaces con los títulos no funcionan, usted también puede encontrarlos en lbschools.net bajo la sección “Local Control.”

Compartiremos información adicional sobre el LCAP en los próximos días.

Mis mejores deseos,

Chris

Christopher J. Steinhauser

Superintendente Escolar

The Long Beach Police Department issued this updated news release Thursday evening, March 1 regarding their ongoing work to keep schools safe.

This news release also is available at longbeach.gov/police under News & Events, then Press Releases.

National Walkouts and Demonstrations

Hello, students and families.  The Long Beach Unified School District is aware of rumors of planned student protests and/or walkouts at some schools in response to the tragedy in Parkland, Florida.  It appears that at least three major student-led efforts are underway nationally, including on Wednesday, March 14; Saturday, March 24; and Friday, April 20.

Our top priority is to support the needs of our students while maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment for all. Free political expression and activity is one of the great privileges that we enjoy in this country.  It is a privilege that should be taken seriously and used in a responsible way.  Teachers and administrators here are always glad to see students become interested in any important issues facing our country, and are glad to encourage political participation by students, as long as it is done in a responsible way.  

We respect and support the right of our students to advocate for causes that are important to them and welcome the opportunity to work with any student or student group to discuss appropriate and creative ways to do so while at school. 

Leaving campus during school hours to participate in political activity is not a safe and responsible way to work for change.  We encourage you to talk to your children about how they may be feeling about this topic, and the importance of expressing themselves in appropriate ways at school. Students attempting to leave campus will not be held at school.  But it’s important to know that disorderly conduct that disrupts school operations is not acceptable, and our usual expectations will remain in effect.

The most responsible way for students to pursue political change is to stay in school during school hours and pursue their political objectives here on campus in an acceptable forum, or wait until after-school hours to participate in political activities off campus.  Opportunities for on-campus expression are being planned at all middle and high school campuses.  In addition, Long Beach will be among the cities holding demonstrations nationwide on Saturday, March 24.  The Long Beach event is planned for 10 a.m. at Bixby Park, located at 130 Cherry Ave. in Long Beach.

Thank you for your continued support.

Christopher J. Steinhauser
Superintendent of Schools

Huelgas y Manifestaciones Nacionales

Hola, estudiantes y familias.  El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Long Beach está al tanto de los rumores de planes de protestas y/o huelgas estudiantiles en algunas escuelas en respuesta a la tragedia en Parkland, Florida.  Parece ser que por lo menos tres esfuerzos dirigidos por estudiantes están en curso a nivel nacional, incluyendo el miércoles, 14 de marzo; sábado, 24 de marzo; y viernes, 20 de abril.

Nuestra prioridad principal es apoyar las necesidades de nuestros estudiantes mientras mantenemos un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro y ordenado para todos.  En este país uno de los privilegios principales de los que gozamos es la expresión política y actividad libre.  Es un privilegio que debería tomarse seriamente y utilizarse de una manera responsable.  Aquí los maestros y administradores siempre están contentos de ver a los estudiantes interesarse en temas importantes que nuestra nación enfrenta, y se complacen en fomentar la participación política de los estudiantes, mientras se lleve a cabo de una manera responsable.  Respetamos y apoyamos el derecho de nuestros estudiantes de abogar por causas que son importantes para ellos y apreciamos la oportunidad de trabajar con todo estudiante o grupo de estudiantes para tratar las formas apropiadas y creativas de hacerlo mientras están en la escuela.

El salir del plantel durante horas escolares para participar en actividad política no es una forma segura y responsable de trabajar para el cambio.  Los animamos a que platiquen con sus hijos de cómo se sienten sobre este tema y de la importancia de expresarse en formas apropiadas dentro de la escuela.  A los estudiantes que intenten salir del plantel no se les detendrá en la escuela.  Pero es importante saber que la conducta desordenada que interrumpa las operaciones escolares no es aceptable y estarán en efecto nuestras expectativas habituales.

La manera más responsable de que los estudiantes busquen un cambio político es permaneciendo en la escuela durante las horas escolares y buscando sus objetivos políticos aquí en el plantel a través de un foro aceptable, o esperando hasta después de las horas escolares para participar en actividades políticas fuera del plantel.  Se están planeando oportunidades para expresarse dentro del plantel para todas las escuelas intermedias y preparatorias.  Además de esto, Long Beach es una de las ciudades que llevará a cabo demostraciones a nivel nacional el sábado 24 de marzo.  El evento en Long Beach está programado para las 10:00 a.m. en el Bixby Park, ubicado en el 130 Cherry Ave. en Long Beach.

Gracias por su apoyo continuo.

Christopher J. Steinhauser
Superintendente Escolar

The Long Beach Police Department issued this updated news release Thursday evening, Feb. 22 regarding their ongoing work to keep schools safe.

This news release also is available at longbeach.gov/police under News & Events, then Press Releases.

The Long Beach Police Department issued this news release Wednesday evening, Feb. 21 regarding their ongoing work to keep schools safe.

This news release also is available at longbeach.gov/police under News & Events, then Press Releases.

From Superintendent Christopher J. Steinhauser. Learn more.
 

Participants will view and discuss the award-winning film, "Screenagers," which probes into the vulnerable corners of family life and the messy struggles over things like social media, cyber bullying, video games and academics.

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Basic Services -- LCAP Highlights 

Dear Friends,

Two weeks ago, we began sharing with you some highlights of our Local Control and Accountability Plan, or LCAP.  We began with a publication titled Academic Excellence.  Today we continue our series of highlights with Basic Services – A Foundation for Excellence.

If the title links to the above documents don’t work, you can also find them at lbschools.net under the Local Control Funding section.

In the coming weeks, we will share additional highlights of the LCAP.

Best regards,

Chris

Christopher J. Steinhauser
Superintendent of Schools

Servicios Básicos -- Lo Destacado del LCAP

Estimados Amigos,

Hace dos semanas empezamos a compartir con ustedes algunos puntos destacados de nuestro Plan de Control y Responsabilidad Local o LCAP.  Empezamos con una publicación titulada Excelencia Académica.  El día de hoy seguimos con nuestra serie de los aspectos destacados con Servicios Básicos – La Fundación para la Excelencia.

Si los enlaces con los títulos no funcionan, usted también puede encontrarlos en lbschools.net bajo la sección “Local Control Funding.”

En las próximas semanas, compartiremos puntos adicionales del LCAP.

Mis mejores deseos,

Chris

Christopher J. Steinhauser

Superintendente Escolar

State law requires all public schools to create a School Accountability Report Card (SARC). The purpose of the report card is to provide parents and the community with important information about your child's school, which includes:

• School Description and Mission
• School Programs and Instructional Materials
• Opportunities for Parent Involvement
• Test Results
• Safety Plan
• Facilities

We invite you to view the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for your child's school.  You can find your school's SARC here.

The deadline for current fifth grade families to apply for school of choice for sixth grade is 11:59pm, tonight. Late applicants will be considered after all on time applicants have received notice. If you need assistance, please call the Middle School Choice Helpline at (562)997-8159. We will be in the office until 4:30pm, today.

The MS/K-8 Choice Office is aware that there is an error in the program that is locking some students out of selecting electives for each of their choices, and that this is preventing them from completing the application.

Our programming team is working on the issue and we will let you know when it is repaired.

The School of Choice application for sixth grade is not decided on a first come, first served basis. Every family that certifies and completes the application by the deadline will be considered on-time. 

Thank you for your patience,

Team MS/K-8 Choice

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Resources for Families Lacking Internet or Computer Access

For qualifying families who lack Internet or computer access, the attached flier provides information about low-cost resources that are available.

Recursos para las familias que no tienen acceso al Internet o computadora

Para familias que no tienen acceso al Internet o computadora, el volante adjunto proporciona información acerca de recursos de bajo costo que están disponibles.

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Minimum Days Monday and Tuesday Oct. 23 to 24

Due to weather forecast in excess of 100 degrees for Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 23 to 24, schools will be on a minimum day schedule on those days.  If you have questions about exact dismissal times, please check with your school.

Días mínimos el lunes y martes, 23 al 24 de octubre

De acuerdo al pronóstico de calor de más de 100 grados para el lunes y martes, 23 y 24 de octubre, las escuelas tendrán días escolares cortos esos días.  Si tienen preguntas respecto a los horarios exactos de salida de clases, favor de comunicarse con su escuela.

To mark the 70th anniversary of Capt. Charles “Chuck” Yeager’s legendary first supersonic flight on Oct. 14, 1947, Edwards Air Force Base is launching two formation flights which are scheduled to pass over Southern California schools October 13.  Some local schools will be part of the flyover, including Mann, Burbank, Lincoln, Roosevelt and Washington.  The flights will take place between noon and 1 p.m.  General information (a media advisory) is provided in the first attachment.  The second attachment is a full list of schools that are part of the same flyover.  The Long Beach Unified School District is providing this notice to all of its schools so that everyone can anticipate the jet noise.

View attachments for details.

The Long Beach Press-Telegram is again launching its popular Scary Stories contest for Long Beach area youth. Winning entries – both stories and artwork – will be published in the Press-Telegram on Halloween, Oct. 31. The rules are the same as last year, with three age categories for stories and drawings:

• Elementary grades (K-5)
• Middle grades (6-8)
• High school grades (9-12)

Here are the rules:

• The deadline is Monday, Oct. 23.
• All entries must be emailed, with the entrant’s name and grade, and the subject line “Scary Stories,” to: ptnews@presstelegram.com. Stories can be submitted in the body of the email, or as a Word attachment.  Drawings should be submitted in JPEG format, no larger than 5MG in size.
• Stories must be no longer than 650 words.
• Artwork must be original (no tracings).
• Entries will be judged based on imagination, creativity and theme.
• The winning entries will be published in the Press-Telegram on Oct. 31, and posted online at www.presstelegram.com/.

If you have any questions, e-mail Press-Telegram City Editor Melissa Evans at mevans@scng.com or call 562-499-1280.

This information is being shared with all schools in the Long Beach Unified School District.
 

The Long Beach Police Department has now added a suspect sketch to yesterday's public safety warning about a man who has exposed himself to minors in local neighborhoods on at least five occasions.

View the revised LBPD news release including the suspect sketch.

If that link doesn't work, go to longbeach.gov/police and find the item under News and Events > Press Releases.

The Long Beach Police Department wants to make the public aware of a suspect that has exposed himself to minors in local neighborhoods on at least five occasions.

View the LBPD's news release.

If that link doesn't work, go to longbeach.gov/police and find the item under News and Events > Press Releases.

ENGLISH

SPANISH

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School starts Wednesday, Aug. 30 for most students in the Long Beach Unified School District. Find information on late registration, immunizations, transitional kindergarten, school meals and Long Beach Transit passes.  Learn more.

There is still time for students in first through eighth grades to enroll in LBUSD’s award winning Summer Enrichment Program.   

SEP offers children the opportunity to take classes from credentialed LBUSD teachers, supporting students' growth through unique experiences.   

This year the program will be held at Emerson Parkside Academy from Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon.

Session 1 – June 26 to July 13, $325

Session 2 – July 17 to August 3, $325

Classes available include:

• For students entering first and second grades: art, music and Spanish
• For students entering second and third grades: art, cooking and science
• For students entering third, fourth and fifth grades: art, drama, earth science, general science, oceanography and STEM exploration
• For students entering fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades: art, digital filmmaking, photography and STEM

To register, or for more information, go to www.lbschools.net/sep or email SummerEnrichment@lbschools.net.

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View the attached information from the Long Beach Fire Department and Long Beach Police.

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The National Science Teacher Association and the California Science Teachers Association are supporting a March for Science at multiple locations nationally on Saturday, April 22, including a 10 a.m. Long Beach march from Bixby Knolls to Houghton Park.  View more information about the Long Beach march at the Teachers Association of Long Beach website.

The intent of the nonpartisan march is to advocate for high quality science education for all and to advance the idea that science has application to everyday life, is a vehicle for lifelong learning, and expands our knowledge of the world around us.

Learn more about the national effort at marchforscience.com.

The Long Beach Public Library will offer an amnesty program for overdue book fines during the month of April, in celebration of National Library Month. From April 1 to April 30 the library will welcome back its overdue books and waive associated fines. Return any undamaged, overdue library materials to your local Long Beach Public Library location, and your overdue fines will be waived. If you have overdue fines from previously returned materials, donate a new book to the library and those fines will be waived, too.  For more information, visit the Long Beach Public Library in person or online at www.lbpl.org.