LPS Pathway Newsletter
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Fall 2020 NEWSLETTER
Letter from the LPS Lead ( Ms. Gonzalez)
Welcome to the School of Leadership and Public Service for those joining us this year, and welcome back to those returning. We are so happy that you are here and are a part of our community. Pathways are in their 4th year of implementation, and wow, what a journey it has been. In LPS, we have seen pathway technical courses change, teachers move and retire, and have faced school leadership changes. Through every move and hurdle, you all have persevered. Thank you for your patience. Thank you for your support, your willingness, and kindness to help us continue to move the work forward.
I am so happy and excited to witness our pathway's culmination with the Seniors this year; out of all the students, you have persevered through all of the hurdles. You are all rockstars, and I am proud of the work that you have accomplished. Even though the 2020-2021 school year did not begin the way we would have hoped for, I have hope for its success, and I will do what I can to make it happen. Your voices are important; please reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions that can make a difference. This is my sixth year at Wilson teaching AP Spanish and Spanish 1-2; I have enjoyed having many of you as my students via class, Link Crew, Clubs, and more. This is my third full year as Pathway Lead Teacher; I have worked with numerous students, staff, and parents. Once again, thank you! We would not be here if it weren't for you. I hope you all had a great start to the year and a great quarter! Ms. Gonzalez
Senior Graduation Checks with Mr. Clardy
Seniors!! Below you will find my appointment page for graduation checks. This is on a first come first serve basis. Please sign up for a 15-minute time slot during your unscheduled block 1/2 or 7/8.
If you have any questions or need to find a different time please contact me through Canvas or via email at lclardy@lbschools.net
Welcome to LPS 9th graders- Meet your teachers!
Alyson Swain
English 1-2/Acc aswain@lbschools.net
Jeff Nesmith
Intro to Law/ jnesmith@lbschools.net
Rena Winton
Visual Art 1-2, 3D Art 1-2. rwinton@lbschools.net
Carlos Briceno
Girls Volleyball Coach and Department Chair at Wilson HS. This is my 23rd year of teaching in the LBUSD and I am looking forward to seeing and working with all of my students! I love my Job!
9th Grade Physical Education/cbriceno@lbschools.net
Anthony Dao
Dallas Foss
Welcome Bruins! I am Dallas Foss and I am a Special Education teacher. This is my 2nd year teaching at Wilson. I am a proud Wilson graduate and Bruin for life!
“It’s a great day to be a bruin!”
Special Education/ DFoss1@lbschools.net
Noemi Zarate
Hello, LPS! I am Ms. Zárate and this is my 5th year at Wilson!! I am a Spanish teacher. I love shopping & traveling. I hope I can soon be able to travel so I can admire the beauty of the world. I wish you all an amazing school year. You can do it!!
Spanish/nzarate@lbschools.net
Ken Hamilton
I am Wilson High alum, he played water polo and swam while at Wilson, and then went to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where he got a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. He later got his Masters at CSU Dominguez Hills. Ken loves anything to do with the ocean, riding his bike, and playing music. He’s very excited to have new Bruins join him at Wilson High.
Living Earth, KAHamilton@lbschools.net
Extra curricular programs focusing on Leadership and Public Service
The Youth Leadership Long Beach (YLLB) program
The Youth Leadership Long Beach (YLLB) program is a unique opportunity for 30+ area high school students to join with emerging youth leaders from other schools to experience a community leadership program based on principled leadership. The 5-month program is focused on environmental sustainability (modern environmental problems, natural habitats, STEM approaches, etc.), community issues (government, education, etc.), and sessions are centered around our core leadership principles: integrity, teamwork, ethics, accountability, respect, commitment, courage, trusteeship, congruence, compassion, vision, values, personal responsibility, and service.
This program has been adapted to be facilitated online. The program is scheduled to begin in January and concludes in mid-May. The health and safety of our participants is our top priority. This program is designed to be fully online, however, if we find that we can create small in-person opportunities in open spaces, and are in compliance with regulations set by health and safety experts, we will consider the option of in-person meetings. Should these in-person meetings happen, they will not be mandatory. Accessibility and equal opportunity for all youth leaders are at the center of our program. Where possible, accommodations will be found for unique circumstances.
Important Dates and Timelines:
October 19 - Applications open
November 13 - Applications deadline
November 30 - December 4 - Interviews
December 11 - Acceptance letters sent out
January - May - Program duration - meets weekly on Saturday or Sunday, 11AM - 1PM