Dolphin Splash

IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Please note that Metro & Dolphin Lane gates will be open from 7:30-8:00am in the morning and closed promptly at 8:00am when the bell rings. If your child is arriving later than 8:00am, please have them enter through the front of the school. Students arriving early for breakfast should also enter through our main gate at the front of the school.

In this month of February, we at Jackie Robinson Academy celebrate Black History Month, engage families in semester awards, and bring together loved ones with our family dances and breakfasts. Together, we continue to connect and partner with families to strengthen the school experience for our students. We couldn't do this work with your support. This month is also a time for reflection and feedback with our parent and student core survey. Please take a minute to review your email and complete the survey to help guide our work in engaging parents. It only takes a minute, but means a lot to our school. We are hoping for 20% completion.

With dolphin pride,

Principal Ngo

Parents/Guardians please look out for an email entitled: Long Beach Unified School District: Parent Survey

This survey is critical to providing us feedback about how our school can improve and engage our families. We hope to have at least 20% participation and we are currently at 4%. Please take a minute to complete for each of your children who attend LBUSD.

Thank you to those who came to the Coffee with the Principal on Thursday morning and joined us in the discussion on Understanding the Testing Process. In case you missed it, below are the slides (click on image) with valuable information about standardized state testing and links to where you can access practice tests and more information to help your child prepare for SBAC testing in the spring.

Achievement Reports are now available on ParentVue. Click on the image below for instructions in English and Spanish on how to access them from your computer or mobile app.

Instructions on how to Access

ParentVue Link

Several of our JROB students have artwork that will be featured at the 40th annual Normal Gottlieb Student Art Exhibition through March 21st. Check out more information below and come out and support our art students!

JROB families! If your child is a multilingual learner, we will be beginning ELPAC testing. This assessment, given annually to students designated as English Learners is an important test that help us monitor and assess the level of support we provide to our multi-lingual learners. To help better understand the test, please explore an ELPAC practice student test with your child to help lower their anxiety and be prepared for the test!

Learn more about all of California's state testing here: https://www.caaspp-elpac.org/about

Our elementary student council has opened up an after school student store with snacks, drinks, and small stationary items for sale.

We will be also beginning our Fun Fridays Wheel next Friday where students will have the opportunity to spin our Fun Friday wheel for $1 and receive a chance at a prize!

Funds will be toward end of the year incentives, prizes, and elementary student council events.

We hope to continue strong enrollment at Jackie Robinson! If you know a TK or K family, please encourage them to begin the enrollment process now to secure their spot at JROB!

Research shows that the students that have the most success in high school meet the following criteria:)

• 96% Attendance- (it is important to have regular attendance)
• No D's or F's in English or Math
• No Suspensions
• Minimum GPA (grade point average) = 2.5

As grades post- please take time to sit with your children and review grades, how to improve (if necessary), and set goals. The high school process in LBUSD requires students to apply to the many awesome pathways. Students with the highest semester grades will have preference. Please promote high grades. We have FREE online tutoring, Saturday School, and HW support at WRAP. Please reach out if you have any questions. Don't wait until its too late.

Monday, February 24th - Public Schools Week

• 8:00 Student Core Survey Administration (Grades 4-8)
• 8:00-9:30 Long Beach Symphony (2nd & 3rd Grade)

• 2:20-3:20 EL Intervention Support - Flores

• 2:20-3:20 Language Power Support - Ochoa
• 2:30-4:00 JROB Boys' Track & Field Practice
• 4:30-5:30 Robinson Girls' Basketball Game vs Tincher @ Nelson

Tuesday, February 25th

• 11:55-12:30 Web Meeting in Mr. Ramos' Classroom

• 2:20-3:20 EL Intervention Support - Flores

• 2:20-3:20 Language Power Support - Ochoa

• 2:25-3:45 Art Club 3-5 with Mr. Morones-1212
• 2:30-4:00 2:30-4:00 JROB Boys' Soccer Practice @ Veteran's Park

Wednesday, February 26th

• 2:15-3:30 Neighborhood Music Program-Library 2nd/3rd grade
• 2:20-3:20 EL Intervention Support - Flores
• 2:20-3:20 Language Power Support - Ochoa
• 2:30-4:00 JROB Boys' Track & Field Practice
• Girls' Basketball Semi-Finals - Time TBD
• JROB Boys' Divisional City Championship @ Wilson HS

Thursday, February 27th

• 2:25-3:45 Art Club M.S. with Mr. Morones-1212

• 2:30-4:00 2:30-4:00 JROB Boys' Soccer Practice @ Veteran's Park
• 5:30-6:30 DCAC Meeting
• 5:00-6:30 JROB: Black History Month Program

Friday, February 28th

Saturday, March 1st

• 9:00-12:00 Middle School of Choice Fair at Cabrillo High School

Upcoming Dates:

• March 4th & 6th Middle School iReady Testing
• March 6th - TK-3 Literacy Night (by RSVP only)
• March 11th & March 25th- Parent Engagement Network Event (more info coming)

Jackie Robinson’s policy regarding cell phones & electroinics is “Off and Out of Sight” during school hours. School hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. In order for students to avoid possible disciplinary action, they need to follow the guidelines listed below.

• Students may NOT use their cell phone on campus during any class period
• Cell phones brought to school must be turned off or placed on silent mode, put away and not visible during the school day.
• Students may use the office phone before school, during lunch, or after school to contact their family for emergency or urgent messages (i.e. where to get picked up afterschool, walk home or take the city bus home, etc.) Note: Parents, please don’t call or text your child on their cell phone during school hours.

• The use of cell phones for videotaping or taking pictures is NOT allowed, except under teacher’s supervision at designated time.
• Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action.
• Any staff member may confiscate a cell phone at any time if the student has the phone visible or is using it during any class period or during the school day. The staff member will turn the confiscated item(s) to the Administration Team.

Once an item is confiscated, there are 2 possible ways to get it back:

1. If it’s a first offense, item will be released to student after school.
   
2. If it’s a recurring offense (more than 1x), the parent/guardian must come to the school with identification to collect the item. We will not release any confiscated item to a student, even with a parent phone call.

No other electronic devices such as iPod, iTouch, iPad, earphones, earbuds, headphones, tablets, DS, DXL, Gameboy, etc. are permitted at school during the school day, except under teacher’s supervision at designated time.

Note: Jackie Robinson Academy does not assume liability for any cell phones or electronic devices that are misplaced, lost, or stolen during the school day.

Do you have a middle school student interested in participating in sports? Make sure to visit the doctor and complete the Middle School Sports Packet and submit it to the school nurse. Getting this done early helps ensure your child is eligible to participate in all our sports teams and programs throughout the year!

For more information, visit our LBUSD Middle School Sports website.

• Middle School: Black or White Collared Shirt
• Elementary: Navy Blue or White Collared Shirt

PANTS/BOTTOMS

• Middle School: Khaki or Dark Brown
• Elementary: Navy Blue

SWEATERS/PULL OVER SWEATSHIRTS

• Solid Navy Blue, Black, or Gray
• School spirit-wear in gray or navy is also acceptable.
  

SHOES/SOCKS

• Socks may not have inappropriate graphics including weapons, and/or drugs and alcohol imagery.
• Tennis shoes (preferred)
• Socks mandatory
• No sandals (no open toes or straps on the heel) For example: Crocs
• No high heels or hard sole boots

For more detailed information about our dress code policy, please refer to the student planner that will be distributed to upper grade students and posted on our website at the beginning of the school year.

Email: RNgo@lbschools.net
Website: https://robinson.lbschools.net/
Location: Jackie Robinson Academy, Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA, USA
Phone: (562) 492-6003

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