Dolphin Splash

One of the most powerful levers for transformational change is the power of the collective. Collective efficacy, the idea that a group of people can work collaboratively to produce desired results, first requires individual efficacy. For each one of our Jackie Robinson Dolphins, this means knowing that what one does on a daily basis impacts the whole. This means knowing that we are all interconnected. Each student, each staff member, each teacher, each person in our school community makes a difference. In the classroom, individual efficacy is best captured in the way a teacher can impact growth for the class. When a teacher or staff member believes that their actions make a difference, the results are incredible. Likewise, when a student believes that their actions make a difference and their voice matters, the overall all school culture improves.

At JROB, we are building our sense of individual and collective efficacy by providing opportunities to have agency. In the classroom, it looks like students impacting each other’s learning by sharing their math strategies with peers. It also looks like a collaborative discussion or debate that builds on each other’s learning. In our upper grades, it looks like a call to action where students are driving positive change through events and initiatives that they care about and not necessarily what the adults decide. Whether it is a collaborative discussion on what they’d like to see improved at school or a student initiated club or a committee idea that grows into an annual tradition, Jackie Robinson Academy is working to build a culture where the voices of all stakeholders are heard and valued.

Building collective and individual efficacy takes time, trust, and organization. It takes a commitment to serving the greater good instead of individual interests. It takes leaders learning from the community and listening to students, teachers, staff, and parents. It takes gathering what Jamila Dugan and Shane Safir call “street data,” to get a better understanding of the hopes and dreams the community has for themselves and each other. At JROB, this year is a year of gathering street data with all stakeholder groups and building individual efficacy so that we can pull the collective efficacy lever for transformational change for our school community.

Thank you for joining me in this work this year and continuing to grow together as a school community!

With gratitude,

Principal Ngo

Saturday, April 20th

• 8:30-11:30 Saturday School Enrichment

Monday, April 22nd - Earth Day

• 2:30-3:15 Student Council Meeting
• 2:30-3:30 Cross Country Practice (Parents, teachers, and staff are welcome to join and run with our CC team! See below for more info)
• 2:30-4:30 Boys' Soccer Practice-Kinder Field
• 2:30-4:30 Girls' Soccer Practice-on the Field

Tuesday, April 23rd

• 9:30-11:30 DELAC meeting @ King Park

• 2:30-3:30 Cross Country Practice

• 2:30-4:30 Boys' Soccer- on the Field

• 2:30-4:30 Girls' Soccer Practice-Kinder Field

Wednesday, April 24rd

• 2:30-4:30 Boys' Soccer- on the Field
• 3:15 Girls' Soccer Game Robinson vs Lindbergh @ Robinson
• 4:15 JROB Boys Soccer vs Lindbergh @ Lindbergh
• 5:00-6:30 DCAC Meeting @ Bixby Elementary
• 5:30-7:45 Sankofa Parent Village @ Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave.

Thursday, April 25th

• 2:30-4:30 Boys' Soccer- on the Field
• 2:30-4:30 Girls' Soccer Practice-Kinder Field

Friday, April 26th

• 2:30-3:30 Cross Country Practice
• 2:30-4:30 Boys' Soccer- on the Field
• 7:00-9:30 JROB Movie Night (All students must attend with a parent/guardian)

Saturday, April 27th

• 8:30-11:30 Last Day of Saturday School Enrichment
  

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, April 30th - SSC Meeting-2:30-3:30

Monday, May 6th - SBAC Testing Begins through Thursday, May 23rd

Friday, May 10th - Caregiver Breakfast Celebration, 7:15-8:00AM

Friday, May 10th - Color Run, 2:30-4:00

Friday, May 17th - District Cross Country Track Meet at Heartwell Park, 5801 E. Parkcrest St.

Monday, May 27th - Memorial Day Holiday/NO SCHOOL

Thursday, June 6th - Elementary Music Concert, 4:00pm

Friday, June 7th - Middle School Music Concert, 4:00pm

Tuesday, June 11th - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 9:00am

Wednesday, June 12th - Kindergarten Promotion Celebration, 9:00am

Thursday, June 13th - 8th Grade Promotion, 9:00am

Thursday, June 13th - Minimum Day, 1:00pm Dismissal for all students

All students who attend Movie Night must be accompanied by an adult/parent/guardian.

We've had interest from various teachers, staff, and families in training with our Cross Country Track Team, so Ms. Jones would love to extend the invitation to our JROB Dolphins to train with our Cross Country Track team! See info below:

Practices are every day except Wednesday from 2:30-3:30. We warm up before running around the perimeter of the school (one lap is equivalent to 0.5 miles and we run 2 to 6 laps). Everyone runs at their own pace and it just feels great to get out and soak up the sun so I hope to see some new faces out there! Our last day is Thursday, May 16th, but I'm happy to continue if people are interested.

CLEARING ABSENCES:

• Parents/guardians must clear all absences within 5 school days. After this time, parents/guardians must contact the school administrator for approval.

• To clear your child’s absence, contact your child’s school. A parent/guardian can also send a note with their child or click on the link below to access the digital absence form online

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd32s2LG84M9Ut_9SRd6e_mQmMdIPsMafiocLPl0JICYvmWAQ/viewform. This form is also located on Robinson's website.

• Parents/guardians must clear all absences within 5 school days. After this time, parents/guardians must contact the school administrator for approval.

VERIFICATION OF ILLNESS:

• The LBUSD allows parents to excuse up to three (3) consecutive days or ten (10) illness absences in the school year without verification of illness from a medical professional or school employee (School Nurse). Anytime your child has a doctor’s appointment and/or documentation requiring them to stay home from school, provide this verification immediately to the attendance office when your student returns to school. These absences will be recorded as excused. If verification is not provided, the child's absence will be recorded as unexcused until documentation is received. Per district policy, absences extending beyond the three (3) day consecutive rule or ten (10) illness absences in the school year will be considered unexcused, unless a parent/guardian provides a doctor’s verification to the school. If a student suffers from a chronic condition that may affect their attendance, a parent can submit a Certification of Chronic Medical Condition Form, so that absences related to the illness can be excused.

During the 2023-24 school year, illnesses can also be cleared through documentation of positive COVID-19 cases from a doctor’s office, health department, lab or home test. If a student is ill or is exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms, they should stay home and notify the school. The school’s parent notification system will contact you when your child is absent ( if you have requested notifications via phone or email).

Our district is offering a Summer Program beginning 6/26-8/15 from 8:00-5:00pm at various school sites throughout the district. Click on the link to access the registration flyer for more information. Space is limited so register as soon as possible. https://bit.ly/3JnQ7bz

Dear Parents/Caregivers - Sankofa Summer Academy is back for another exciting summer of learning and engagement!

Sankofa Summer Academy is an innovative Academic Enrichment Program designed for Black students currently enrolled in 2nd-6th grade to receive culturally relevant and responsive learning experiences, identity-affirming community building activities, and fun and engaging enrichment activities. Sankofa Summer Academy students will participate in interactive activities focused on Black History, Culture and the Arts, Research Skills and Strategies, Transformational Social-emotional Learning, Black Joy and Black Excellence!

Dates: Monday, June 24, 2024, through Friday, July 19, 2024 (No School on Thursday, July 4th)
Time: 8:30am-12:00 noon
Location: Holmes Elementary School - 5020 Barlin Ave. Lakewood CA

Priority Registration ends on May 17, 2024.

To Register: Use the QR Code on the attached flyer or the link below. https://forms.gle/jhrkEpnjarbdoiDp9

Email: RNgo@lbschools.net
Website: https://robinson.lbschools.net/
Location: Jackie Robinson Academy, Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA, USA
Phone: (562) 492-6003