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Jefferson Jewels

Jefferson Jewels

Week of March 3, 2025

Hello Jefferson Leadership Academy (JLA) families and caregivers,

We are beginning the long stretch in March with a variety of activities and opportunities for students. Please ensure that you are checking in with your child about their assignments and grades. If you are not yet a parent observer on CANVAS, please contact Mr. Lopez to get connected.


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

  • Regular Day Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00-2:40
  • i- ready Reading: all periods (except PE) Tuesday
  • 7th Grade Expectations Assembly: Wednesday, period 3
  • Women's History Month Assembly: Thursday
    • Period 1-8th grade
    • Period 2-7th grade
    • Period 3-6th grade
  • College Shirt Day: Friday

  • MSK8 JLA Site Night: Monday, March 10, 4:30-5:30 pm


Thank you for getting your child to school on time and supporting their success at JLA.


In partnership,

Dr. Renée Shipman

Principal, Jefferson Leadership Academy

Week At-Glance

March Cafe Menu

Donate for the JLA Egg Hunt!

I hope that the Jewels newsletter provides the information you need each week. Please take a quick four-question survey about the newsletter to give me feedback on the Jefferson Jewels. Thank you for your continued support and feedback.

Families with 5th grade students- Join us for JLA Site Night!

After School Student Support

After School Clubs

Standing In Solidarity: Red Cards available in Main Office

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.

Picking Students Up Early

When picking up your student before school dismissal, please plan to pick up your student before or after the lunch period. To support lunch supervision, all support staff are unavailable, and we will not be able to release students who are at lunch. Please plan ahead and pick up your student before or after lunch.

Vision 2035: Core Values- Authentic Community Engagement and Collaboration

Thank you to Ms.T. Martin for hosting a successful Black History Potluck for our Black Parent Coalition and celebrating our Black Excellence Scholars. We had our biggest turnout yet, with over 50 families in attendance, supporting our students and community. This event exemplifies our LBUSD Core Values, specifically Authentic Community Engagement and Collaboration and Fostering Joy and Commitment.


In LBUSD, we believe that by working together, we can address challenges and take actions needed to positively impact student outcomes. We value our collective community's diverse perspectives, cultures, and languages and acknowledge the importance of partnership and transparent communication to achieve our vision. Thank you, Ms. Martin and all the staff who supported this incredible event celebrating Black Excellence.

Free Eye Exam/Glasses for Low Income Families

The Lion's Club Vision program is done at the Costco in Signal Hill. Low income families with no insurance can ask Mrs. Lopez or our nurse for a referral to receive a free vision exam and free glasses. Mrs. Lopez, 562-438-994 or email at afacundolopez@lbschools.net

Looking for more ways to connect?

For school information

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Dr. Renée Shipman

Principal

Jefferson Leadership Academy

750 Euclid Avenue, Long Beach, Ca.90804


Email: RShipman@lbschools.net

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Dr. Shipman