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Jackie Robinson Academy Weekly Newsletter 9/21/24
“We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community... Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own.” -César Chávez
School Office Hours: M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dear JROB Families!
As we celebrate Latin X and Hispanic Heritage month, take this opportunity to have conversations with our students about all the intersections between our Latin X community and the diverse backgrounds on our campus! Our cultural heritage spirits weeks create an opportunity to make connections and learn about each other and the richness of our JROB Community!
With Dolphin Pride,
Rebecca Ngo
LB POLY'S MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT, September 27th, 7:00PM
LB Polytechnic High School would like to invite all LBUSD middle schoolers to a free Friday Night Lights game, this September 27th, starting at 7:00 PM. Our marching unit, pep squad, and football program will be working with our ASB students to highlight the Friday Night Lights experience of high schoolers.
For students to attend for free, they must complete the Google form with the link pasted below
Google Form Link : https://forms.gle/mJZyFpjZzMjPwmfk7
VIPS: Volunteers and Public Schools - Free TB Testing Event
Click on the button below to complete the VIPS google form. You will need to upload your proof of TB testing and enter other important information to be cleared to be a VIPS.
This Week at Robinson:
Monday, September 23rd - Jersey Day: Today honor Afro-Latinx athletes by wearing your favorite sports jersey or sports shirt.
- 9:00-3:30 Free TB Testing for LBUSD VIPS at Tucker (see flier above)
- 2:00 Regular Dismissal for TK & Kindergarten
- 2:10 & 2:20 Regular Day Schedule for 1st-5th Grade and Middle School
- 3:45-4:45 Robinson Girls' Volleyball Game vs. Lindbergh @ Lindbergh
- 3:45-4:45 Robinson Flag Football Game vs. Lindbergh @ Lindbergh
Tuesday, September 24th - Latinx Pride: Wear your favorite clothes or accessories that show off Latinx flair or that respectfully celebrates and honors the Latinx culture.
- 1:30-2:30 Annual Verification Support for Families (front of the school)
- 2:00 Regular Dismissal for TK & Kindergarten
- 2:10 & 2:20 Regular Day Schedule for 1st-5th Grade and Middle School
- 2:30-3:30 School Site Council Meeting in the Library
Wednesday, September 25th - We Don't Talk About Bruno Wednesday: Come dressed in the colors of your favorite character or let your favorite character inspire your attire!
- 2:00 Regular Dismissal for TK & Kindergarten
- 2:10 & 2:20 Regular Day Schedule for 1st-5th Grade and Middle School
- 5:00-6:30 DCAC Meeting
- 5:30-8:00 Sankofa Parent Village at 6500 Myrtle
- Wellness Center closed
Thursday, September 26th - Si Se Puede Thursday: Today wear your favorite college t-shirt or your JROB spirit gear!
- 1:30 Early Dismissal for 1st-5th Grade
- 2:20 Dismissal for Middle School
- 9:00-12:45 5th grade to College Promise - CSULB 24-25
Friday, September 27th
- 2:00 Regular Dismissal for TK & Kindergarten
- 2:10 & 2:20 Regular Day Schedule for 1st-5th Grade and Middle School
September 30th
- 4:30-5:30 Robinson Flag Football Game vs IVA @ Lindbergh
- 4:30-5:30 Robinson Girls' Volleyball Game vs IVA @ Lindbergh
Make sure that your child’s information is up to date in ParentVue by completing the Annual Verification. This is important for:
Communication with Families
Emergency Preparedness
School Funding & Accountability
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