BD7 Newsletter

Check out the 40 best memories of Tanya with our BD7 team, students, families, and community.

All students and families from all school levels are invited to attend our fourth College Signing Day event on Saturday,

April 27th at California State University Dominguez Hills from

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. We can’t wait to see you all there!

To register go here.

On February 23rd, Ritter Elementary School hosted their 2nd annual homecoming, to celebrate academic excellence, college-completion culture, and honor the achievements that define Black history. Our families, staff, and community saw the amazing student performances, heard from guest speakers, and engaged in activities to deepen our scholars' and community's understanding.

Congratulations to Bandini Elementary School for their 100th anniversary! We celebrated a century of excellence in education, shaping bright minds and creating lasting memories at Bandini. May we celebrate another 100 years of success and growth for our current and future scholars.

On February 26th, Normont Early Education Center had its Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom. Thank you, voters! Your bond dollars are turning into an exciting investment for our schools. We're creating new outdoor classrooms to boost whole-child development. From music and nature art to climbing activities and gardening, this space will offer diverse learning experiences.

Students at Carson High School took the initiative to advocate for their voices to be heard by sharing their experiences and concerns with Board Member Ortiz Franklin via post mail. They discussed topics ranging from safety to food to health to college preparation. After receiving dozens of letters, Tanya visited their class to get deeper into the issues and to elevate their solutions. Thank you, Ms. Rios, for supporting your students. Your voices matter!

We want to highlight our amazing BD7 Student Advisory Council (SAC), who have been working tirelessly on developing an advocacy campaign. Last year, SAC developed campaigns to advocate for better access to LAUSD’s mental health services and improvements to the Dress Code policy. This year they are tackling college and career readiness and school safety. Their dedication and efforts are truly commendable, we look forward to seeing the impact of their ongoing work throughout the year. Thank you for being inspiring leaders!

Are you a student leader who is ready to take your advocacy to the next level? If you or you know a scholar who would like to be a part of our 2024-2025 Student Advisory Council and make an impact in Board District 7, they can apply by visiting bit.ly/SAC2425. Please contact our BD7 Family & Community Engagement Manager at marilyn.alvarez@lausd.net. Download the flyer here.

Click here to learn more about the different tutoring programs for students.

Your voice matters. Let us know what you think! Teachers, Staff and Families can take the survey by going to lausd.org/TakeTheSES. The last day to submit the survey is Friday, March 22nd, 2024.

2024 Federal Advocacy Priorities

• 2024 LAUSD Federal Priorities

• 2024 IDEA Full Funding Act Federal Advocacy Toolkit

2024 State Advocacy Priorities

• LAUSD 2024 Sponsored Legislation

Students from Hamilton High School performed at the beginning of the Board Meeting to celebrate Black History Month.

Click here for the full presentation and highlights.