Roadrunner News
Parent Newsletter: Week of Sept. 28-OCt. 2, 2026
Roadrunner Families,
As we say goodbye to September and wrap up our first month of school, I want to thank our families for your continued support, collaboration, and positivity. Together, we have helped our Roadrunners establish strong routines and expectations while beginning the year with Respect as our character focus.
As we welcome October, our new character trait is Responsibility. Families can reinforce responsibility at home by encouraging students to stay focused on their learning each day, complete their work, come prepared, and always do their best as a Roadrunner. These daily habits help our scholars grow academically and build independence.
A couple of important reminders as we close out the month: This is our final call to complete Annual Verification for purposes of Title I, so please complete it as soon as possible if you have not already. We also ask all families to participate in our School Site Council parent vote. Your voice and participation are important to our school community! Tuesday, September 29th is also our Fall Picture Day!
Thank you for a wonderful first month of school and for continuing to partner with us. The Road is Brighter and Better Together! ❤️💙
With much gratitude,
~Mrs. Hernández, Principal
September 28-October 2
28 de Septiembre a 2 de Octubre
Monday/Lunes, 9.28.26
3:05/3:10 Dismissal Gr. TK-5 / Salida de Grados TK-5
Tuesday/Martes, 9.29.26 - Fall School Picture Day @LC
3:05/3:10 Dismissal Gr. TK-5 / Salida de Grados TK-5Wednesday/Miercoles, 9.30.26
Fire Drill - if office unresponsive to door, in middle of drill
Expectations Assemblies TK/K & 3-5, Rescheduled (Students & Staff Only)
3:05/3:10 Dismissal Gr. TK-5 / Salida de Grados TK-5
Thursday/Jueves, 10.1.26
Expectations Assemblies 1-2, Rescheduled (Students & Staff Only)
2:30 Dismissal Gr. TK-5 / Salida de Grados TK-5
Friday/Viernes, 10.2.26
First Student Council Meeting @Lunch
Custodial Workers' Recognition Day - Help us thank Mr. Charles and Ms. Jasmine!
3:05/3:10 Dismissal Gr. TK-5 / Salida de Grados TK-5
School Picture Day - Tuesday, Sept. 29th
Our Fall School Picture Day at LC is this Tuesday. Please note: Ms. Garcia's Class @Birney is scheduled for Monday, October 5th. For this picture day, we ask that all Roadrunners wear a uniform. During the Spring Picture Day, it will be free dress. Thank you.
SSC Ballot - Due, Sept. 30th
Every year, parents vote for other parents to represent on School Site Council (SSC). Please access the SSC ballot in button below (linked) and enter your votes. You must vote for 4 positions. Please complete no later than Wednesday, September 30th. Thank you! Winners will be announced in next newsletter.
Annual Verification - DUE THIS WEEK, Sept. 30th
Thank you to those families that have submitted their annual verification! We are now at 78% and have a goal of 100% (only 5% growth from last week). If you have not completed your annual verification yet:
- Office staff will be available all day Wednesday in the office to assist.
- Student information must be verified/updated EVERY year, for EVERY student.
- Complete ALL parts of the annual verification for ALL students
- Including the income component ("Annual Income Form") - this is tied directly to funding for our school, and is critical after losing Title I funding this school year.
- Parent/guardian electronic signature needs to match exactly as the name in Synergy
- Find additional information HERE for how to complete.
- If you need further assistance, our office staff is also available.
- Parent Vue & Annual Verification FAQ also HERE
Annual District Notices
Please see linked parent notifications from the district (below) for the 26-27 School Year.
ELOP (pm) Update - Farewell to Ms. Madison
Last week, LC said farewell to Ms. Madison, from our pm ELOP Team (aka: Kids Club). A communication went out from her to ELOP/pm families. Ms. Madison has pursued another role in the district as an Office Supervisor at the High School level, and we wish her the best in her new position. Update to come on who will join Ms. Nicole in the afternoons.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week flyer coming soon! Hispanic Heritage Month is from September. 15th to October 15th. The week of Oct. 5-9, our Roadrunners will be able to participate in a Spirit Week. Also on Oct. 8th, PTA will be doing a lunchtime game of Loteria with students at the lunch benches.
Verificación anual - Fecha límite ESTA SEMANA: 30 de septiembre
¡Gracias a las familias que han completado su verificación anual! Actualmente estamos en el 78% y nuestra meta es llegar al 100%. Si aún no ha completado su verificación anual:
La información de los estudiantes debe verificarse/actualizarse CADA año, para CADA estudiante.
Complete TODAS las partes de la verificación anual para TODOS los estudiantes.
Incluyendo el componente de ingresos ("Formulario de ingresos anuales"). Esto está directamente relacionado con la financiación de nuestra escuela y es fundamental tras la pérdida de los fondos del Título I este año escolar.
La firma electrónica del padre/tutor debe coincidir exactamente con el nombre en Synergy.
Encuentre información adicional AQUÍ para saber cómo completarlo.
Si necesita más ayuda, nuestro personal de oficina también está a su disposición.
Preguntas frecuentes sobre Parent Vue y la Verificación Anual también están AQUÍ
Día de la fotografía escolar - Martes 29 de septiembre
El día de las fotos escolares de otoño en LC es este martes. Nota: La clase de la Sra. García en Birney está programada para el lunes 5 de octubre. Para este día, les pedimos a todos los alumnos de Roadrunners que usen uniforme. Para el día de las fotos de primavera, la vestimenta será libre. Gracias.
Votación para el SSC - Fecha límite: 30 de septiembre
Cada año, los padres votan para elegir a otros padres que los representarán en el Consejo Escolar (SSC). Acceda a la boleta del SSC haciendo clic en el botón arriba (enlace) y emita su voto. Debe votar por 4 puestos. Por favor, complete su voto antes del miércoles 30 de septiembre. ¡Gracias! Los ganadores se anunciarán en el próximo boletín informativo.
Avisos anuales del distrito
Consulte las notificaciones para padres del distrito (arriba) correspondientes al año escolar 2026-2027.
Actualización de ELOP (pm) - Sra. Madison
La semana pasada, LC se despidió de la Sra. Madison, de nuestro equipo ELOP de la tarde (también conocido como Kids Club). Ella envió un comunicado a las familias de ELOP/turno de tarde. La Sra. Madison ha aceptado otro puesto en el distrito como supervisora de oficina en una escuela secundaria, y le deseamos lo mejor en su nuevo cargo. Próximamente les informaremos quién acompañará a la Sra. Nicole en las tardes.
Mes de la Herencia Hispana
¡Próximamente estará disponible el folleto de la Semana del Espíritu de la Herencia Hispana! El Mes de la Herencia Hispana es del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre. La semana del 5 al 9 de octubre, nuestros Roadrunners podrán participar en una Semana del Espíritu. También el 8 de octubre, la PTA realizará un juego de Lotería a la hora del almuerzo con los estudiantes en los bancos del comedor.
Hello Los Cerritos Family!
I am sending you the Monday Morning Message I send to all of the teachers. This way, you can hear what we are discussing for our character trait of the month.
Monday Morning Message: 9/28/26 Monday Morning Message
Congratulations to our 2026-2027 Student Council Officers and Class Representatives!
Student Council
Officers announced in Monday Morning Message
Student Council meeting THURSDAY, 10/1
Room Representatives and Officers get their lunch and come to library at 3rd grade lunch and leave at end of 5th grade lunch
Perfect Attendance.
Free Dress will be Friday, October 16.
Students will receive their attendance awards on Thursday, October 8.
Parents will receive a school message on Thursday if your student earned Perfect Attendance, with no tardies, for August and September.
To earn perfect attendance, students must be on time and at school for the full day every day of the month.
This year, students earn a brag tag, a wrist band, and free dress on Friday, October 16.
If your student missed a day, they can restart the monthly attendance on October 1!
Our school goal is to reach 95% attendance!!!
Have a great week! If you have any questions, please email me at clang1@lbschools.net.
School Messenger Update
Please pass along to other parents not receiving messages via text: Parents must opt in to receive text messages along with providing an email. Because it is not required, some parents may have missed previous messages via text. To OPT in to text messages: Send "y" to the number, 67587.
VIPS Update
Many parents reported having issues with the VIPS application. Do not use the link currently on the Los Cerritos website as that one has not been updated yet. Please use the link on the LBUSD website instead:
- Go to lbschools.net
- Click "LBUSD from A to Z"
- Click the letter "V"
- Click "Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS)
- Click application under orange bar - "VIPS Application" (see image below)
- Complete information & submit
- Process takes at least two weeks
Parking on Lexington is for STAFF ONLY
We continue to have some parents or family members park on Lexington or block the exti/entry. Please be mindful not to do so as staff needs to come in & out of this area throughout the day.
Closed Campus
Please inform the teacher directly, or our office team, if you need to schedule a meeting/conference with your child's teacher. ALL Visitors must report to the office during school business hours. Please have ID ready to present, if needed. This includes VIPS. VIPS should not be going directly to a classroom if assigned to a teacher, without first checking into the office.
26-27 Back to School District Guide
Guia del Distrito del 26-27 de Regreso a Clases
26-27 Back to School District Guide (Khmer)
Katiria Hernandez, Principal/Directora
For the quickest response from Mrs. Hernandez, please leave a message with the front office.
Chardy Lang, Counselor/Consejera
Maricela (Marcy) de Reza Fernandez, Office Supervisor/Secretaria
Mayra Salcedo, Office Assistant/Asistente de Oficina
Los Cerritos Elementary School
Principal: Katiria Hernández
Grades: TK-5th
Website: https://los-cerritos.lbschools.net/
Location: 515 W. San Antonio Dr. Long Beach, CA 90807
Phone: 562-595-6337