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Monday, March 31
- Principal for the Day!
Tuesday, April 1
- Parent Conferences Day #1
- Kona Shaved Ice Reward
- 2pm-District Minimum Day Dismissal
- No tutoring due to parent conferences
- After School Programs: Webby Dance, Sacred Hoops, We Break
Wednesday, April 2
- Parent Conferences Day #2
- 8:45-Grades 1-5 Field Trip (Carpenter Center)
- 2pm-District Minimum Day Dismissal
- No tutoring due to parent conferences
- 2-4pm-Game Truck (Top 40 Students)
- 3:15-Good News Club
Thursday, April 3
- 11:45-Top 15 Lunch with Principal
- 2:35-Room 21 Student Leadership
- After School Program: We Break
Friday, April 4
- Last Day for Middle School Choice Application
- 2-3pm-Glow & Ice Cream Party
Spatial relationships help us make sense of how the space around us is organized. Artists and designers make use of space and shapes to communicate their message, make the room, outdoor area, or page/artwork pleasing to the eye, and use their space efficiently. Athletes are conscious of where their bodies are in space relative to others around them. Spatial sense in math refers to an intuitive understanding of shapes, sizes, positions, directions, and movement, and is crucial for developing strong mathematical skills, particularly in geometry and spatial reasoning. Using a number line relies on spatial understanding relationships. Click here to find out more about spatial sense in elementary grades.
This means students can decide how and when particular tools are helpful to solve problems. Tools can include supplies, digital tools, manipulatives, representational tools (i.e. number lines, drawings, charts), or even math strategies (i.e. counting up, estimation). Students reason about which tool to use in a given situation. Do base ten blocks or linking cubes work here? Should I use pencil and paper, or can I use mental math? Should I use the algorithm , or is it easier to count up? These are the questions we ask ourselves when solving problems.
Math activity for the week
Spring has sprung! Where’s the math? How many new things are growing? How fast are they growing? Look around you to find math in our world. How does this new growth affect the space around you?
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/
