Parents/Guardians, Let Your Voice Be Heard!

Your feedback is essential in shaping the future of our school! Please take a moment to complete the School Experience Survey by scanning the QR code. Your input helps us improve and create the best learning environment for our students.

✅ It only takes a few minutes!
✅ Your voice matters!
✅ Help us make a difference!

Free Cash for College workshops have financial aid experts who can help you complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) and answer all of your questions! Register for free today! Both online webinars and in-person workshops near you are available. Deadline to submit is March 2.

Don't forget to attend Wednesday and Saturday Intervention & Credit Recovery! These sessions are crucial for staying on track, improving your grades, and making up missed credits. Your hard work now will pay off in the long run!

Take advantage of this opportunity—your future success starts here! See you there!

Mon Feb 17

• Presidents Day (School Closed

Tue Feb 18

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

Wed Feb 19

• Spirit Week
• The Tree of Kindness
• Roybal Biliteracy Exam (MPR)
• Social Media Awareness for Parents (Parent Ctr.)
• BSU Talent Showcase Activity (Lunch)
• Baseball vs Vaughn JV 2:15pm & Var 4:45pm
• Boys Volleyball vs Santee JV 2:30pm & Var 4:00pm
• IXL Professional Learning 9th Grade Math
• Titan Educator Collaborative Exchange (Room 3-144) 3:37pm-4:37pm
• TIIP Intervention/Credit Recovery 3:40pm-4:40pm

Thu Feb 20

• Make your Kindness Shine
• School-wide Drill
• Spirit Week
• PHBAO Parent Conferences 5pm-7pm

Fri Feb 21

• Friendship Day
• Minimum Day #5 (WASC Team Meeting after school for all staff)
• Spirit Week
• Region East Title 1 Monthly Meeting (MPR/Black Top) 8am-4pm (Barillas)
• PHBAO Conference Make-up (Principal Conference room)

Sat Feb 22

• Micro-credentialing (MPR only)
• FAFSA Workshop - College Center
• TIIP Intervention/Credit Recovery 9:00am-1:00pm

Important Deadlines

• Parent Conferences will take place on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 5-7pm. Read the memo 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.

-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.

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

-This Tuesday, February 18, we will meet by Department from 2:27-3:27PM. (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. Topics: WASC Welcome, Building Bridges: Positive Calls Home, UTLA, Cell Phone Protocol, Child Abuse Reporting, Parent Engagement, Important Updates/ Announcements (see running agendas link).

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

-Secondary February 2025 Instructional Newsletter

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

-You are invited to showcase your SEL practices by submitting images, videos, or descriptions highlighting how you bring joy into learning through SEL. Submissions are due by February 14, 2025.

-Find AI classroom resources on the ITI website.

-Click here for ready-to-use activities and resources to celebrate Black History during the month of February, and all year round. Please sign in through Schoology or Clever prior to selecting links.

-Explore the Winter SEL Newsletter 2025 for valuable resources and upcoming events. Discover mindfulness practices, staff appreciation ideas, and activities to promote wellness. Access tools like the SEL Integration Guide, SEL Competency 'I Can' Posters, and tips for embedding SEL into daily routines.

-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.

-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.

-Click here for a Know Your Rights Presentation put together by our District.

-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!

Struggling with classwork or homework? Need a little extra support to stay on top of your studies? Or just want to maintain your grades? We're here to help!

Join us for tutoring sessions this spring semester to get the assistance you need to succeed. Our tutoring sessions are available on the following days:

• Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM, Rm. 3-169.
• Tuesday: 2:40 PM - 3:40 PM, Rm. 3-169.
• We even have tutoring Wednesday mornings from 7:30 AM - 8:20- AM in Rm. 3-363.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to get the help you need. We look forward to seeing you there!

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

• Mental Health Support Services: Los Angeles Unified students and families in need of mental health support are encouraged to call our Student and Family Wellness Resource Line at 213-241-3840. Support is currently available between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employees may access Employee Assistance Service for Education (EASE) by visiting https://www.lausd.org/domain/1438 or calling the 24/7 support line at 800-882-1341.

• Other Resources: We encourage members of the Los Angeles Unified family who are in need during this difficult time to visit lausd.org to learn about available City, County, and community-based resources and connect with entities who are prepared to assist.

The time for FAFSA/CADAA Submissions! If you have not created an account for yourself and your parents, now is the time!

LINK HERE: studentaid.gov/

Here's what you'll need in the next few days:

• Parent(s) Full Name and Date of Birth
• Parent(s) Social Security Number (If they have one!)
• Parent(s) Tax Return (Form 1040) For 2023 (If they have one!)
• Your Social Security Number (For FAFSA ONLY)

The deadline is coming up very quickly - please complete this as soon as possible!

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!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

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!

Thank you for continuing to support our students' success and efforts! Here are the Spring dates for Titan Tiendita, where students can redeem their Titan Tokens for prizes:

🗓 Spring 2025 Titan Tiendita Dates:

• January 31
• February 28
• March 28
• April 25
• May 30

Teachers: Please keep handing out Titan Tokens to students and let’s continue showing them that we see and appreciate the amazing work they do.

Students: Make sure to save your tokens and redeem them for amazing prizes during these dates. Don’t miss out!

Thank you for helping us build a positive school climate. Together, we can make this spring one to remember!

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!

Wednesday Wellness Walks: Beginning January 22nd

Roybal Staff, Please use this link to nominate a student who has demonstrated the Culture of CARE. 1 student per staff. This nomination is due February 18th End of Day.

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!

Did you know?

• A national survey revealed that students with an attendance rate of 95% or higher are more likely to earn grades of A or B, while those with lower attendance rates are at a higher risk of falling behind academically.
• Students who attend school regularly are more likely to graduate and find good jobs.
• A high school graduate makes $1 million more over their lifetime than someone who does not graduate.

Let’s make every day count!

Mon Feb 24

• Boys Volleyball @ Franklin JV 2:30pm & Var 4:00pm
• SDMC- Roybal (parent center)
• CIF Basketball Playoff Game @ MPR

Tue Feb 25

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

Wed Feb 26

• Baseball vs Marquez @ Salt Lake Park JV 1:15pm & Var 1:15pm
• Boys Volleyball vs Hollywood JV 2:30pm & Var 4:00pm
• PBIS Meeting Roybal
• Paint Party: Masterpieces in the Making (MPR)

Thu Feb 27

• Titan Educator: Drop-in period by period (3-144)
• Learn our Love Language (Parent Ctr. 3-173)
• Roybal BSU Event Set Up(Gym)

Fri Feb 28

• CAST Testing Window Opens (11th grade)
• Roybal BSU Event(Gym)
• Titan Tiendita (Outside MPR)
• Track & Field League Classic @ Contreras 1:00pm
• Baseball vs MACES JV 2:15pm & Var 4:45pm

Need a Student ID?

If you need a student ID, you can request one by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting the link on the flyer. You can also find the link on our Instagram post!

Ms. Cinthia will connect with you as soon as possible.