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Welcome to the Second Semester! We are starting the semester with a full week of activities, including girls' basketball, cheer tryouts, Scholar of the Month recognition, and perfect attendance-free dress on Friday. In addition, all students will participate in the Say Something Training during the fourth period. Keep reading for all the details.

Here are a few events as you prepare for this week at JLA:

• Minimum Day Dismissal: Monday @ 1:10
• Girls' Basketball Game vs. Lindsey @ JLA: Monday 3:45-5:00
• Regular Day Schedule: Tuesday- Friday 8:00-2:40
• Say Something Student Training: Wednesday, 4th period
• Scholar of the Month: Wednesday 3:00-4:00
• Girls' Basketball Game @Marshall: Thursday 3:45-5:00
• Perfect Attendance Free Dress Day: Friday

I am looking forward to a positive week and an exceptional second semester!

In partnership,

Dr. Renée Shipman

Principal, Jefferson Leadership Academy

Do you have school spirit? We are looking for JLA students who are interested in sharing their school spirit to join our Cheer Squad. Tryouts will take place on Jan. 29th & 30th. Please review the qualifications to see if you are eligible. Go Jags!

This Wednesday, January 29, during the 4th period, all classes will participate in the Say Something Student Training. This is part of our school safety plan and is a necessary component of our student training to support our JLA community to be aware on campus. For more information about the program visit: https://www.lbschools.net/say-something

8th grade Parents- It's time to start thinking about the process of selecting a high school for your student. This is a very important and exciting time. Here is the schedule for the high school choice site nights where you will be able to visit and learn about our LBUSD high schools!

Visit the School Of Choice website for more information.

We proudly introduce Standing In Solidarity: Empowering Our Immigrant Students and Families. This effort provides essential resources, guidance and tools to help navigate the educational journey and ensure every student feels supported, included and prepared to thrive.

Please visit www.lbschools.net/solidarity regularly for timely updates, important announcements and new resources as they become available. At Long Beach Unified, we stand in solidarity with our immigrant students and families. We are one community united in our commitment to providing an inclusive and equitable education for every student.

Dr. Renée Shipman

Principal

Jefferson Leadership Academy

750 Euclid Avenue, Long Beach, Ca.90804

Email: RShipman@lbschools.net

Pronouns: she/her/hers