Obama Global Prep
Principal's Weekly Meesage
Week #14 at Obama Global Prep
Dear Obama GPA Family,
Thank you to our students, teachers, parents, and the entire Obama Global Prep community for another fantastic week of learning! Your hard work, encouragement, and partnership help our scholars grow each day.
As we enter our third month of instruction, let’s stay the course and accelerate our learning. Consistent daily habits make a difference. Please help our scholars stay focused and:
Complete all assignments as directed.
Read for 30 minutes each day, write a summary on their reading log, and have a parent or guardian sign it.
Complete four i-Ready lessons each week—two in math and two in English—with scores of 80% or better.
Keeping these routines in place will help us build a strong and successful academic year. Families, your support in checking assignments and encouraging steady effort is essential.
We must also continue teaching and modeling kindness. We have seen several instances of students treating one another unkindly, and we need everyone’s help to address this. Please talk with your child about using respectful words, including others, resolving disagreements peacefully, and seeking help from a trusted adult when needed. Every student deserves to feel safe, valued, and respected in our Obama community.
As we enter the season of giving, let’s look for opportunities to support a community member or family member. Whether through a helping hand, a thoughtful gesture, or sharing what we can, each of us can bring light to someone’s day.
Thank you for all you do to help our scholars shine. Together, we will continue to Be the Light and Shine the Pathway of Greatness!
With appreciation,
Principal Precious Hoback
📆 Our Schedule This Week
Weekly Events - November 9th - 14th
Unity Bully & Kindness Campaigns Continue
Monday - November 9th- Formal Dress
- Uniform Check in the Morning
- Impact Review 9am - 1pm
- After-School Tutoring 3:15 - 5pm Daily
Tuesday - November 10th- Polo Shirt
- Early Out Tuesday - Dismissal @ 2:05
Wednesday - November 11th - Veterans Day - No School
- No Parent Meeting
Thursday - November 12th- Polo Shirt
- After-School Tutoring 3:15 - 5pm Daily
- School Site Council @ 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Friday - November 13th- Polo Shirts/ College T-Shirt
Saturday- November 7th- No Uniform Required
- Saturday Intervention 8:30 am - 12:30pm
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
11/11 - Veteran's Day
11/12 - SSC Meeting
11/18 - ELAC Meeting
11/19 - SSC Meeting
11/19 - Coffee with the Principal
11/23- 27 - Thanksgiving Break
Student Success
As we move into our third month of school, we ask for your partnership in strengthening four important habits that will support our students’ academic success throughout the remainder of the semester:
Students must attend school every day. We can not teach to an empty seat. When students miss instruction they fall further and further behind. This is a disadvantage to your students' success.
Read for 30 minutes every day. All students should participate in Obama Reads daily. After reading, students should write a one-paragraph summary of what they read. Parents and guardians, please review and sign your child’s reading log.
Complete four i-Ready lessons each week. Students should complete two math lessons and two English language arts lessons, earning 80% or higher on each lesson. Encourage your child to take their time, use the feedback, and ask for help when needed. These lessons provide practice that strengthens skills students need for classroom learning and the Smarter Balanced assessments (SBAC).
Complete all homework daily. Please check that your child completes and submits assignments in every class. Encourage them to seek help from their teachers or attend tutoring when they need additional support.
We cannot do this work alone—we need your help! Setting aside a consistent time for reading, i-Ready, and homework can make a meaningful difference. If your child needs access to a device, internet, or additional assistance, please contact the school so we can work together on a plan.
Thank you for your continued partnership in helping our scholars shine bright and achieve greatness!
NEED ACADEMIC HELP!!!!
Tutoring
If your student is struggling in English or math, please ensure they attend tutoring on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, or participate in Saturday intervention. These programs provide additional support to strengthen skills, complete assignments, and improve academic progress.
An application is required for all programs. Please stop by the main office to pick up and complete an application.
Thank you for partnering with us to ensure your student receives the support they need to succeed!
Obama Reads
School Safety
School Safety - Traffic
Your help with an urgent safety concern still remains.
Some students are being dropped off on the opposite side of the street and crossing to reach campus.
Please use the valet drop-off area and do not have your student cross the street to reach school. Set aside an extra 5 to 10 minutes, follow the directions of staff, and be patient with other families. We know mornings are busy, but taking this time helps protect every student. This is a matter of safety.
Thank you for working with us to keep our scholars safe.
Attendance Matters
Attendance Expectations
Regular attendance is crucial for student success. We aim for all students and staff to have an attendance rate of 96%.
Students must arrive at school and be in class at 7:50 am.
When students are absent, they are expected to return to school with a note explaining their absence.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding attendance, please contact our Attendance Counselor at (323) 421-1700.
Uniform Expectations
Contact Information
Contact Info
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy & STEAM Magnet
Principal: Precious Hoback - pch9557@lausd.net
Asst. Principal: Marquis Jones - mxj9056@lausd.net
Asst. Principal: Rocio Solorzano - rsl9611@lausd.net
Website: obamaprepacademy.lausd.org
Location: 1700 West 46th Street, Los Angeles Ca, 90062
Phone: (323) 421-1700