F.A.C.E. to face

Student Safety and Well Being is a Priority

Communication regarding our focus on Positive Behavior & Discipline went out to families in Superintendent Vinson’s Welcome Back Letter on Wednesday, August 6th.
A Family-Facing version of the Positive Behavior & Discipline Matrix will be embedded into all sites’ handbooks
All sites will plan a time to review the Positive Behavior & Discipline Matrix with families
Families will have opportunities to provide their input and feedback on this process throughout the year to ensure collaboration

The California Department of Education and LGSD are committed to supporting rigorous and safe learning environments, and we believe that immigrant families are full, vital members of our school communities. One in two children in California have at least one parent who is an immigrant, one in five children in California have parents whose immigration statuses differ from each other, and 93 percent of the children in mixed-status families are U.S. citizens. Our diversity is a strength.

California law now specifically prohibits school officials and employees of a district from providing an officer or employee of an agency conducting immigration enforcement with access to a nonpublic area of a school site for any purpose without being presented with a valid judicial warrant, judicial subpoena, a court order, or unless required by state or federal law. This new CA law is consistent with current district policy and all site offices have been trained accordingly.

Additionally, the new law requires communication to students, families, staff, and other school community members if an immigration enforcement agent is present on a school site. To date, we have had no immigration action at or near any LGSD school sites and are committed to keeping families informed if that were to occur.

At our October 7th DELAC meeting, families learned about key district updates and future goals. We discussed planning for the next Strategic Plan, reviewed DELAC bylaws, and elected new officers.

We also reviewed CAASPP results for multilingual learners, which showed growth in English Language Arts and a slight decline in Math. The group examined ELPAC data and celebrated a major milestone — our reclassification rate nearly tripled! Families also reviewed the reclassification criteria to better understand the process.

Additional highlights included a focus on strong attendance, positive behavior supports, family engagement, and increased student opportunities such as clubs and school-spirit events.

Join us for our next meeting:

November 4th at 4:30 p.m. in the Palm PD Room.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Lemon Grove Student Exhibit: Our Town, Our Voice

On display in the Parsonage Museum: October 23 - November 20, 2025

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 23rd at 7:00pm

Closing Reception and Awards: Thursday, November 20th at 7:00pm

Come support our town’s elementary student artists in this show, inspired by Lemon Grove history and curated by Lemon Grove School District art teacher Alyssa Navapanich. This is an opportunity for our community to show up for art education in schools, appreciate the work of art educators and encourage our youngest artists.

Alyssa Navapanich: AMPS Art Teacher

Come learn from Lemon Grove’s award-winning art teacher! Alyssa Navapanich currently teaches art at four campuses in the Lemon Grove School District. Her advocacy for students has given them opportunities as panel speakers, art docents, and award winners at both local and state levels.

Since 2014, she has volunteered with the California and National Arts Education Associations where she has shared classroom expertise at local, state, and national conferences. She has helped locally with organizing, advertising, and installing student art shows and educational workshops. She has received local, state, and national awards in recognition for her contributions to arts education. Come to the Lee House on November 6th.

The Expanded Learning Leadership Team

Our Expanded Learning Leadership Team is a passionate and dedicated group of educators and program leaders committed to enriching the lives of students beyond the traditional classroom. Focused on creating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments, the team offers a wide range of out-of-school time electives, activities, and programs designed to support academic growth, social-emotional development, and creative exploration.

Christine Palomo

Director of Expanded Learning

Alita Acianoh

Assistant Principal of Expanded Learning

Tasha Whitley

Regional Supervisor of Expanded Learning

The LGSD Expanded Learning Team works in close partnership with families, schools, and community organizations to provide meaningful experiences that foster confidence, leadership, and lifelong learning. We are grateful for our ELP team and their dedication to inspiring youth, building strong relationships, and cultivating a culture of curiosity and belonging.

💡Click here to visit the webpage to learn more about the program and offerings.

Email Joe Smith if you're interested to learn more.

jsmith@lemongrovesd.net

All of October!

Kids 12 years of age and younger are free (with paid adult admission) at more than 60 San Diego County Museums, including Lemon Grove Parsonage Museum. Participating venues include museums, historic sites, aquariums, gardens and more.

(And some are even free for the whole family!)

Link for coupons: https://sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/kids-free-museum-pass/

Enter your email address and zip code to download your coupons. Simply show the pass on your phone or a printed pass at any participating museum to receive the discount. Certain restrictions apply.

Coupons cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.

Info and list of participating museums: https://sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree/