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Jackie Robinson Academy Weekly Newsletter 12/14/24
School Office Hours: M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dear JROB Families!
We've made it to the last school week of 2024! Thank you all for your involvement and partnership in your child's education. It takes a village and we appreciate all that you do to enrich the Jackie Robinson Community!
We look forwardsto participating in our Holiday Spirit Week with our JROB Dolphins this coming week!
Monday: Pajama Day!
Tuesday: Hats, Scarves, and Beanies!
Wednesday: Candy Cane Day: Wear Red & White
Thursday: Christmas at the Beach (Dress like you are on vacation)
Friday: Holiday Shirt
Santa's Workshop is also on Tuesday afternoon immediately after school. This is an opportunity for students to engage in holiday activities and also raise money for our clubs and grade level programs. Come and join us in all the festivities!
Wishing everyone a restful winter break! School resumes on January 6th, 2025!
With Dolphin Pride,
Principal Ngo
P.S. - Big shout out to our JROB musicians for a successful concert, for our athletes and coaches for an amazing Fall season of sports, to our newly formed Art Club and Spanish Club (wow what a turnout!!!), and to all our JROB Dolphins for persevering through the last weeks of 2024!
High School Readiness
Research shows that the students that have the most success in high school meet the following criteria:)
- 96% Attendance- (it is important to have regular attendance)
- No D's or F's in English or Math
- No Suspensions
- Minimum GPA (grade point average) = 2.5
As grades post- please take time to sit with your children and review grades, how to improve (if necessary), and set goals. The high school process in LBUSD requires students to apply to the many awesome pathways. Students with the highest semester grades will have preference. Please promote high grades. We have FREE online tutoring, Saturday School, and HW support at WRAP. Please reach out if you have any questions. Don't wait until its too late.
Attention 8th grade parents!
Please log into ParentVue and make sure that your address is correct. It is important to reflect the correct home school on the High School of Choice application. Also, if you have multiple children in LBUSD that they are linked/connected to reflex that they are siblings. (It is important if you have a child who is not currently a senior in order for the future incoming freshmen to be potentially considered when applying for a particular high school that a sibling attend). The deadline to complete these tasks is January 31, 2025.
This Week at Robinson:
Monday,January 6th
- 2:00 Regular Dismissal for TK & Kindergarten
- 2:10 & 2:20 Regular Day Schedule for 1st-5th Grade and Middle School
Tuesday, January 7th
- 2:00 Regular Dismissal for TK & Kindergarten
- 2:10 & 2:20 Regular Day Schedule for 1st-5th Grade and Middle School
2:20-3:20 After School enrichment/tutoring (select grades & students)
- 2:25-3:45 Art Club 3rd-5th with Mr. Morones-1212
Wednesday, January 8th
- 2:00 Regular Dismissal for TK & Kindergarten
- 2:10 & 2:20 Regular Day Schedule for 1st-5th Grade and Middle School
- 2:25-3:25 Neighborhood Music Program
2:20-3:20 After School enrichment/tutoring (select grades & students)
Thursday, January 9th
- 2:25-3:45 MS Art Club this week
- 1:35-2:35 Elementary Spanish Club
Friday, January 10th
Cell Phone & Electronics Policy
Jackie Robinson’s policy regarding cell phones & electroinics is “Off and Out of Sight” during school hours. School hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. In order for students to avoid possible disciplinary action, they need to follow the guidelines listed below.
- Students may NOT use their cell phone on campus during any class period
- Cell phones brought to school must be turned off or placed on silent mode, put away and not visible during the school day.
- Students may use the office phone before school, during lunch, or after school to contact their family for emergency or urgent messages (i.e. where to get picked up afterschool, walk home or take the city bus home, etc.) Note: Parents, please don’t call or text your child on their cell phone during school hours.
- The use of cell phones for videotaping or taking pictures is NOT allowed, except under teacher’s supervision at designated time.
- Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action.
- Any staff member may confiscate a cell phone at any time if the student has the phone visible or is using it during any class period or during the school day. The staff member will turn the confiscated item(s) to the Administration Team.
Once an item is confiscated, there are 2 possible ways to get it back:
- If it’s a first offense, item will be released to student after school.
- If it’s a recurring offense (more than 1x), the parent/guardian must come to the school with identification to collect the item. We will not release any confiscated item to a student, even with a parent phone call.
No other electronic devices such as iPod, iTouch, iPad, earphones, earbuds, headphones, tablets, DS, DXL, Gameboy, etc. are permitted at school during the school day, except under teacher’s supervision at designated time.
Note: Jackie Robinson Academy does not assume liability for any cell phones or electronic devices that are misplaced, lost, or stolen during the school day.
Middle School Sports Eligibility Packet
Do you have a middle school student interested in participating in sports? Make sure to visit the doctor and complete the Middle School Sports Packet and submit it to the school nurse. Getting this done early helps ensure your child is eligible to participate in all our sports teams and programs throughout the year!
For more information, visit our LBUSD Middle School Sports website.
Uniform Policy
- Middle School: Black or White Collared Shirt
- Elementary: Navy Blue or White Collared Shirt
PANTS/BOTTOMS
- Middle School: Khaki or Dark Brown
- Elementary: Navy Blue
SWEATERS/PULL OVER SWEATSHIRTS
- Solid Navy Blue, Black, or Gray
- School spirit-wear in gray or navy is also acceptable.
SHOES/SOCKS
- Socks may not have inappropriate graphics including weapons, and/or drugs and alcohol imagery.
- Tennis shoes (preferred)
- Socks mandatory
- No sandals (no open toes or straps on the heel) For example: Crocs
- No high heels or hard sole boots
For more detailed information about our dress code policy, please refer to the student planner that will be distributed to upper grade students and posted on our website at the beginning of the school year.
Jackie Robinson Academy
Email: RNgo@lbschools.net
Website: https://robinson.lbschools.net/
Location: Jackie Robinson Academy, Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA, USA
Phone: (562) 492-6003
Instagram: principal_ngo