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Monday, April 21
- Welcome Back
- 7:30-Grade 5 Breakfast
- 8:00-Grade 5 Heads to Camp Oakes
Tuesday, April 22
- Free Dress-Grades TK-4
- After School Programs: Webby Dance, Sacred Hoops, We Break
- 6:30-PTA Mtg. on Zoom
Wednesday, April 23
- Ramos @ Camp Oakes
- 3:15-Good News Club
Thursday, April 24
- 9:45-10:30- Mystic Journey Music Assembly-Grades 3/4
- 10:35-11:15- Mystic Journey Music Assembly-Grades TK-1st
- 11:20--12:05- Mystic Journey Music Assembly-Grades 1st/2nd
- 2:35-Student Council w/Lang in Room 14
- 3:15-Afterschool: We Break
- 5-6:30-Open House
Friday, April 25
- COLLEGE T-SHIRT DAY
- Earthquake Drill
- 9:45-Grade 4 @ LBCC College Promise
- 3:30-6:00-Centennial Reunion
One or two more or less is a number sense concept that means you can instantly tell the number that is one or two more or less than another number. In younger children it means exactly that - they can tell you what is one or two more than 8, or 23. Then it might transition into one or two more or less tens or hundreds. As students begin to learn multiplication, this can mean one or two more or less groups of (for example, groups of 6). This promotes flexibility using the distributive property of multiplication. As students progress to upper elementary you can think about one or two more or less tenths or fourths. It is important to start with the visuals for the number before moving to abstract questioning (just the numbers). If you are interested in learning more about this concept click here.
SMP 7 Look for and make use of structure
Mathematicians identify and analyze patterns in numbers, operations, and number or geometric relationships. Young mathematicians will notice when they count by tens there is always a zero in the ones place. Or that when you count by fives, the ones place is always a zero or a five. These concepts help students learn all operations. Students can also generate or extend number or shape patterns, and explain their reasoning. They can connect patterns to rules, and use them to solve problems. They ask and answer questions such as:
What do you notice when …..?
How do you know if something is a pattern?
How can this understanding this number help you solve ……?
Activity for the week
Try using the above concepts with your child. Practice finding one or two more or less. What are all the places you can see one or two more or less? Take a walk and notice nature, people, cars, etc. If you see 3 people and can count 6 legs, how many more legs if you see another person? Explore the structure of numbers. How many ways can you share a handful of cereal equally, or unequally? How many activities can you fit into an hour of free time? Have fun exploring numbers!
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 April 13, 2025:
- Room 17 & 18 roofs will be done during the weekend of 4/12-4/13
- Temporary Kitchen will arrive on 4/13.
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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/