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Monday, April 7
- Regular Day
Tuesday, April 8
- Fire Drill
- After School Programs: Webby Dance, Sacred Hoops, We Break
Wednesday, April 9
- Last day of Tutoring Cycle 2
- 5th Grade @ Print Museum
- 3:15-Good News Club
Thursday, April 10
- Pajama Day
- 9:15-Student Awards Assembly
- 2:35-Student Council w/Lang
- 3:15-Afterschool: We Break
- 5-7pm-PTA Family Movie Night
Friday, April 11
- Admissions Day-Campus 100% closed
Benchmark numbers refer to numbers used as reference points. Benchmark numbers are also known as friendly numbers. We use benchmark numbers to estimate, round, compare, understand the relationship of fractions and decimals, and make sense of quanities. Some examples in early elementary are 5, 10, and 100. As children get older and are exposed to fractions and decimals, they will use benchmarks of 0, 1, ½, and .5. For example, students learn early on that making groups of ten are easier to count than one by one. If I am comparing ⅜ and ⅘, I know ⅜ is less than ½, and ⅘ is greater than ½, therefore ⅘ is greater than ⅜.
Mathematicians use clear and precise language, as well as math vocabulary to communicate. This means students specify units of measurement (i.e. The area of the room is 150 square feet). They can state the meaning of operation symbols used in problem solving (i.e. if I am using addition that means I am joining like items). Work is accurate and labeled correctly. The equal sign, is the same as, is used correctly. (i.e. When looking at the problem 5 + 7 = ___ + 2 = ___ + 6 = ___, we can say 5 + 7 = 10 + 2 = 6 + 6 = 12 because all sides of the equation are the same. It is incorrect to say 5 + 7 = 12 + 2 = 14 +6 = 12.
Questions to ask are:
How do you know your answer is reasonable? What does _____ mean in this situation? I notice your answer is 15. 15 what? (ice cream cones, inches, etc.)
Clearing Absences and Late/Tardies
Absent notes need to be cleared within 5 days of the absences. Send a note to the office or email Mrs. Fernandez or Mrs. Mayra Salcedo at with the following information:
Student's Complete Legal Name
Grade
Teacher Name
Date(s) of absence(s)
Reason
If your child is absent for more than 3 consecutive days, a doctor note is required to excuse the additional days.
For Late and Tardies-a medical, dental or court appointment note will excuse a late or tardy for a student. Ensure you request a school note clearance before arriving to school.
Did you know the PTA has their own website? Go to loscerritospta.org to stay up-to-date on all PTA events and programs. Register or re-register and you will be automatically enrolled to receive our emails.
Construction Updates for the 2025-2026 School Year
Updates as of March 28, 2025:
- Sheds will be located on campus on April 3rd.
- Temporary mobile kitchen will arrive on campus on April 11th.
- All families in grades 2-4 are encouraged to complete Bus Route Survey as soon as possible if your child will be using the bus during the 2025-2026 school year at any given time.
Updates as of January 18, 2025:
- Bungalows are still being worked on (roofing will take place in late Spring).
- Community meeting has been rescheduled for March 27th for families to attend in the auditorium
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Updates as of January 10, 2025:
- Bungalows are still being worked on (roofing will take place in late Spring).
- Community meeting is scheduled for February 13th for families to attend in the auditorium
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Updates as of December 20, 2024:
- All bungalows will begin to get exterior repairs throughout Winter break until end of January 2025.
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Updates as of December 13, 2024:
- We have scheduled our Winter Parent Community Meeting for Thursday, February 13th at 5pm in the school auditorium.
- Construction Parent Meeting Slides are now located on our school website.
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Updates as of December 6, 2024
- For the 2025-2026 school year our bell schedule will remain the same (9:00 a.m. start time and 3:05/3:10 pm dismissal)
- Free busing for all students in grades 3-5 will be offered to and from Birney daily. Drop off and pick up location will be in front of Los Cerritos Elementary by the Marque
- All enrichment (Garden, Library, Music, and Art) will remain the same.
- Recreation aides and office staff will be at both sites to ensure continuity and making sure familiar faces are with our scholars at all times.
- District will offer "Ride the Route" for all families during the summer of 2025 for all grades 3-5 families to ride the bus and visit the campus.
- Community meeting slides will be added to our school website for your reference.
- Second Community meeting for families will be scheduled some time February.
- Principal Coffee Chats will be offered every month to come together to discuss and plan events for our students for both campuses. We need your input, creativity and ideas for a fantastic renovation year!
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Updates as of December 2, 2024
We are writing to keep you informed of important updates regarding the upcoming construction phases at our school. As we move forward with these plans, we want to ensure that all families are well-informed and have a chance to ask questions and share any concerns.
Interim Housing for Grades 3-5
Our district has indicated that, for the duration of this construction year, students in grades 3-5 will temporarily attend Birney Elementary. This will provide the space and resources necessary for their continued learning while we work on improvements to our campus.
TK - Grade 2
For our younger students in grades TK through 2, they will remain on campus throughout the construction phases. We are committed to maintaining a safe and productive learning environment for them, and will be taking extra precautions to minimize disruptions and ensure their daily routines are as smooth as possible.
Ongoing Updates in Our Parent Newsletter
To keep everyone up to date, we will be dedicating a section of our monthly parent newsletter to construction updates. This will include any changes to schedules, safety protocols, and other important information. We encourage you to review these updates regularly.
Click the following links to learn more about the project.
For any questions, please contact schoolbonds@lbschools.net
Email: liramos@lbschools.net
Address: 515 W. San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, California 90807
Phone: (562) 595-6337 l Fax: (562) 595-7994
Website: https://los-cerritos.lbschools.net/