Jefferson Jewels

Hello JLA parents and caregivers,

Thank you for joining us last Thursday for Back-to-School Night. It was wonderful to see so many families learn about our classes, meet teachers, and make new friends. I hope you enjoyed the night as much as we did.

This week is our final week to complete Annual Verification to support our Title I funding. If you have not yet completed this process, please do so before September 30th to increase our eligibility for Title I funds for next year. We use these funds to support critical programs, including afterschool clubs, field trips, WEB programs, student orientation, and staffing for Assistant Principal, CSA, and Rec. Aide positions at JLA.

We are also holding an all-school competition. If we reach 92% completion for Annual Verification by September 30th, students will have their first free dress day the following week. Please support the school and this free-dress opportunity by completing this critical task.

Throughout September, I have provided attendance updates each week. Attendance is the best way to prepare your child for success at school. Please ensure your child is at JLA every day to support their learning goals, make new friends, and develop positive leadership habits. Together, we can foster an environment where our students thrive.

In partnership,

Dr. Renée Shipman

Principal, Jefferson Leadership Academy

• Safety and Supervision Staff- Funds Assistant Principal, CSA, and Rec. Aide positions.
• Enrichment Programs- Funds afterschool clubs, field trips, and WEB programs and student orientation.

You will be able to see your student's upcoming, completed and missing assignments, current test scores and have access to instructional resources. Canvas is also a great way to communicate with your child's teachers.

Contact Mrs. Medina at acmedina@lbschools.net or 438-9904

We will email your family when we have a Chromebook ready for your student. Pickup times for parents/guardians will be Wednesdays before and after school.

Contact Mrs. Medina - acmedina@lbschools.net - 562-438-9904

We know there are times when you need to pick up your child early. You can do this before or after their scheduled lunch period. If your child is at lunch, we are not able to release them quickly from the lunch area. Picking up your child before or after lunch will help you leave JLA without delay.

If you missed Back To School Night on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Please review the Title 1 Annual Meeting video below for information about our program and ways to get involved.

For school information, please use one of our many forms of communication. Visit and favorite/bookmark the Jefferson Leadership Academy Website https://jefferson.lbschools.net/ and follow our Instagram page @lbjefferson_jags.

Dr. Renée Shipman

Principal

Jefferson Leadership Academy

750 Euclid Avenue, Long Beach, Ca.90804

Email: RShipman@lbschools.net

Pronouns: she/her/hers