Jefferson Jewels

It's the last week of school, and our campus will be filled with celebrations over the next four days. We are kicking off the week with field days for our 6th and 7th-grade classes while our 8th-graders prepare for promotion.

On Thursday, we will host the 8th-grade promotion for students and families. 8th-grade parents, please check your email and text messages for updates related to 8th-grade events.

Here are a few events as you prepare for this week at JLA:

• Regular Day Schedule: Monday-Wednesday 8:00-2:40
• 6th Grade End-of-Year Activities: Monday
• 8th Grade Awards Night: Monday 4:00 - 5:30
• 7th Grade End-of-Year Field Day: Tuesday
• 8th Grade Promotion Practice: Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:00 - 11:00
• 8th Grade Promotion: Thursday 9:00-10:00
• Last Day of School: Thursday Minimum Day Dismissal 1:10

Wow- this is the final Jewels of the 2024-2025 school year! I would like to express my gratitude for your partnership throughout the year. For famlies who will return in the fall, please save the date for these school activities:

• August 19th- 6th grade orientation
• August 20th- 7th/8th grade registration
• August 26th - 1st day of school

I'm looking forward to seeing you all back at JLA in August. Until then, I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing summer.

In partnership,

Dr. Renée Shipman

Principal, Jefferson Leadership Academy

Last week, JLA staff celebrated the Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) who support our students and community all year. These parent volunteers come to campus to support various events, including Lunch with a Loved One, 8th-grade activities, field trips, school festivals, and music performances throughout the year. Our VIPS play a crucial role in making these events and activities even more special for our students. Thank you to all the VIPS who joined us this year.

If you would like to become a VIPS, please click on the link below to start the process for next year.

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Dr. Renée Shipman

Principal

Jefferson Leadership Academy

750 Euclid Avenue, Long Beach, Ca.90804

Email: RShipman@lbschools.net

Pronouns: she/her/hers