As we step into 2025, let’s celebrate all we’ve accomplished together and look forward to the exciting opportunities ahead. To our students, dedicated staff, and supportive families—thank you for making our school a place of growth, connection, and success.

This year, let’s continue to uplift one another, embrace new challenges, and keep our collective purpose- the overall growth and well-being of our students- at the center of the work we do.

Wishing you all the very best in 2025!

A Proud Roybal Moment!

We are thrilled to share that Albert Rutledge, a former Roybal student from our Film and Television

Magnet, will take the stage as a Golden Globe Award presenter at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards!

As a second-year CSUN Film student, Albert is making remarkable strides in his career, and we couldn't be prouder of his achievements. This moment reflects the incredible talent, dedication, and potential of our students and the result of our teachers and staff believing in our students and setting them up for success!

Monday Jan 6

• Second Semester First Day of Instruction
• Instructional Leadership Team Meeting (Rm. 3-144) 3:37pm-4:37pm3:37 PM – 4:37 PM

Tuesday Jan 7

• Tuesday Professional Learning (2:27pm-3:27pm) by Dept.
• WASC Faculty Meeting (MPR)3:37pm-4:37pm

Wednesday Jan 8

• SSPT Meeting (Rm 3-144)9am-10pm
• Boys Basketball @ Contreras JV 2:30 & Var 4pm
• Boys Soccer @ Contreras JV 2:30 & Var 4pm
• Girls Basketball vs Contreras JV 2:30 & Var 4pm
• Girls Soccer vs Contreras JV 2:30 & Var 4pm

Thursday Jan 9

• Roybal Parent Meeting (MPR)
• ELAC Meeting #5 (Parent Center)9:30am-10:30am
• SSC Meeting #5 (Parent Center)3:37pm- 4:37pm

Friday Jan 10

• School Wide Assembly On-Line( Period 4)
• Boys Basketball vs Hollywood JV 2:30 & Var 4pm
• Boys Soccer vs Hollywood JV 2:30 & Var 4pm
• Girls Basketball @ Hollywood JV 2:30 & Var 4pm
• Girls Soccer @ Hollywood JV 2:30 & Var 4pm

Saturday Jan 11

• Antiracist Instruction Micro- Credentialing - (MPR only)
• Cheer Competition "Regionals" @ Santee 9am

Important Deadlines:

• Textbook schedule for staff with semester courses can be found here with date and time for pick up
• Unit plans due by 3:30pm on Monday, January 13, 2025.
• Spring Semester Syllabus due by 3:30pm on Monday, January 13, 2025. Submit syllabus here.
• Please make sure your website page has a copy of your syllabus. To log into our website, please scroll to the bottom of the webpage and click on “log in.” If your name does not appear on our staff roster, please email Andres Perez (andres.perez1@lausd.net) for access.

-Employees absent right before or after a holiday must submit verification of absence along with their certification form.

-If you are absent, please notify your immediate administrator supervisor via email and include Jennifer/Lorraine and Juana (if absence is for a teacher). You are to submit your absence certification upon return from your absence otherwise your time will remain unpaid. Absence certifications are required for all absences, regardless of reason.

-Read the Spring memo here.

-Unit plans are due by 3:30pm on Monday, January 13, 2025. Work with your department chair to ensure your plans are up to date.

-Spring Semester Syllabus due by 3:30pm on Monday, January 13, 2025. Submit syllabus here.

-Please make sure your website page has a copy of your syllabus. To log into our website, please scroll to the bottom of the webpage and click on “log in.” If your name does not appear on our staff roster, please email Andres Perez (andres.perez1@lausd.net) for access.

- Click here for mental health resources available to all LAUSD staff

-We will meet by Department on Tuesday from 2:27-2:37pm.

(Rooms: 3-167 English, 3-145 Math, 3-163 Social Studies, 3-156 Science, 3-152 SPED, 3-151 World Languages, 3-147 Electives, and Out of Class 3-144).

-We will have a Faculty Meeting in the MPR this Tuesday from 3:37pm-4:37pm. See our running agenda.

-Click here for DOI’s current and upcoming secondary professional learning opportunities.

-With Tutor.com's Dropoff Essay Review tool, students can submit their work and receive custom feedback in five rubric-based categories and in-line feedback on their written work. Each tutor spends between 30-35 minutes per student paper, and this feedback is visible to teachers via the Teacher Dashboard. This can be used as a way to support rough draft essay review.

-Textbook schedule for staff with semester courses can be found here with date and time for pick up

-Observation Feedback is logged in the MyPGS system. Please note, you are to reply to feedback via the platform within 2 weeks of the observation. Your observation will be finalized once the response is received. In some cases, your department administrator will schedule an observation debrief to discuss the lesson observed.

-As always, please ensure your white board configuration (agenda, learning objective, language goal, etc) is posted and visible for everyone throughout the period, including the WASC Instructional Strategy that will be utilized for the lesson.

-Helping students process their thoughts and feelings about the world and creating space for them to bring their full selves to school is essential. To support this, Human Relations, Diversity and Equity (HRDE) has curated resources on Elections, Civics, and Courageous Conversations.

-Read more on the important policies reviewed at our WASC Faculty Meetings here.

-Read LAUSD's Emergency Guide here.

-Read the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Bulletin 1374.5 here. Access the SCAR form here.

Invite Guests to Our College & Career Resource Fair

Dear Roybal Learning Center Staff,

We’re excited to announce our upcoming College & Career Resource Fair, and we need your help to make it a success! If you know someone—a friend, family member, or colleague—who would be a great guest at our fair, we’d love to have them join us.

Guests can share valuable resources, career insights, or college opportunities with our students. Please share this link with anyone interested in participating: Resource Fair Sign-Up Form.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Ruiz or Ms. Kazangyan for assistance.

Your connections can make a meaningful impact on our students' futures. Thank you for supporting this important event!

Tutoring Resumes the Week of January 13.

Local Community Resources (mental health, food, utility resources, etc)

Magnet students and parents: If you missed our mandatory parent meeting or would like a copy of what we discussed, please click here.

• Students, if you attended the Netflix event, please be sure to return your Netflix waivers to Ms. Cardona in the Magnet Office.
  
• Students participating in the senior crafts pathway, please return your signed grinchmas waivers ASAP to Ms. Cardona in the Magnet Office.
  
• Seniors who have received acceptance letters from any University, please inform Ms. Cardona in the Magnet Office.
  
• There will be a make-up meeting for parents that did not attend our parent meeting this past weekend. More information to come.
  

February 8, 2025 at 9am - 4pm

Pomona College, 170 E. 6th Street, Claremont, CA. 91711

Check in begins at 8:30am

This event is free of charge

Students, Parents and Caring Adults, register for the 3rd Annual Black Youth Conference designed to inspire Black Pride and Black Excellence with our theme: Our Story, Our Glory. This conference is for middle school and high school students, parents or other caring adults.

If you have any questions please email rita.shaw@pomona.edu.

Students and parent/caring adults must register separatelyhttps://pomona.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5zKIAiF0GmgXXeK

Parents/Guardians: We believe that your involvement is vital to your child's success! We encourage you to explore the various announcements/flyers in this section that outline ways you can engage with our school community. Your participation not only enriches our programs but also strengthens the support network for our students—let’s work together to create a thriving environment for our children!

The Family Academy provides valuable learning opportunities for families through webinars and in-person regional engagements. Course catalogs are available at lausd.org/familyacademy. Additionally, we offer four specialized courses for parents. These courses focus on supporting multilingual learners, Black and African American learners, youngest learners, and learners with exceptional needs. Our Parent Representative can assist families with registration.

We’re excited to share the new LAUSD Family Resources Page from Inner Explorer which is now available in English and Spanish. Find resources on mindfulness practices, parent-child activities, and access the Inner Explorer app. This page is a one-stop resource for families and caregivers to support mindfulness at home.

The Migrant education program helps families with students from the age of 3 to 21. They offer free services to qualified families at selected schools. Transportation is offered at selected locations, for more information about the program please contact (213) 241-0510.

Students and families, if you are need support with your mental health or access to healthcare services, you can call our LAUSD Wellness line Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM at (213) 241-3840.

Students: If you are wanting to explore access to mental health resources, check out the LA County Department Public Health’s Teen Toolkit here: tinyurl.com/teenmentalhealth4u

Reminder: If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide please reach out to 988 our national suicide prevention line. If there is an immediate medical need, please reach out to 911.

We invite you to join us as volunteers on campus! By becoming a volunteer, you can make a meaningful impact on our students and school community.

We invite you to visit our Parent Center to connect with our representative, Ms. Guillen, and gain access to the Parent Portal. This valuable resource provides you with real-time information about your child’s grades, attendance, and much more. Your engagement is crucial to your child’s success, and we’re here to support you every step of the way!

We are excited to announce that the dates for our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) meetings are now available! We invite you all to join us and make your voice count.

Your support is crucial in creating a positive school culture, and together, as a village, we can uplift and support all our students.

Let’s work together to foster an environment where everyone thrives!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Are you a student interested in learning more about Restorative Justice, or want to learn how to host a circle? Please use this QR Code and fill out the interest survey. Have any questions please visit RJ Morales

Students, please remember that cell phones should not be used during class time, as we want everyone fully engaged in learning. Teachers, thank you for consistently enforcing our policy—if a student is caught using their phone after a warning, it will be placed in a pouch to avoid distractions. Let’s work together to keep our classrooms focused and productive!

Tardy sweeps are conducted daily to ensure all students arrive on time. We encourage everyone to be in class promptly, as being on time is crucial for maximizing learning and success. Arriving on time shows responsibility and ensures you don’t miss valuable instructional time. Let’s make punctuality a priority!

Titan News: Hall Pass & Restroom Reminders!

Titans, to help keep everyone on track and safe, remember that hall passes are available only 15 minutes before and after the bell rings. Restrooms will also be closed during these times. With our class periods being short, it’s important we stay in class to learn as much as possible. Please use passes quickly and responsibly so all students can benefit. Thank you for helping keep our school a positive, focused place for everyone!

We want to stress the importance of sending your student to school every possible day. Every year, absences spike in the weeks before and after a holiday as families extend their vacation days. We know that just a few missed days, even if they are excused absences, can add up to a loss of learning time and put your student behind in school.

We only have 5 school days left!! Students, you will then receive your final grades for the fall semester. These are the grades that will be on your transcript and colleges & universities will see. Let’s make every day count!

Monday Jan 13

• Syllabus and Unit Plans Due

Tuesday Jan 14

• Tuesday Professional Learning-District 9/12 (2:27pm-3:27pm)
• SLC Faculty Meeting 3:37pm-4:37pm

Wednesday Jan 15

• SSPT Meeting (Rm 3-144) 9am-10am
• Boys Basketball @ Mendez JV 2:30 & Var 4pm
• Boys Soccer @ Mendez JV 2:30 & Var 4pm
• Girls Basketball vs Mendez JV 2:30 & Var 4pm
• Girls Soccer vs Mendez JV 2:30 & Var 4pm
• Titan Educator Collaborative Exchange (Rm. 3-144) 3:37-4:37pm

Thursday Jan 16

• ELAC Meeting (Parent Center)(tentative- budget development) 9:30am-10:30am
• SSC Meeting (Parent Center)(tentative- budget development)3:37pm-4:37pm
• Safety Collaborative Meeting3:37 PM

Friday Jan 17

• Region East Title 1 Monthly Meeting (MPR/Black Top) 8am-4pm (Barillas)
• Boys Basketball @ RFK JV 2:30 & Var 4pm
• Boys Soccer @ RFK JV 2:30 & Var 4pm
• Girls Basketball vs RFK JV 2:30 & Var 4pm
• Girls Soccer vs RFK JV 2:30 & Var 4pm

Saturday Jan 18

• GYM- CHEER COMPETITION LAUSD (ALL DAY)