Jefferson Jewels
Week of October 7, 2024
Hello Jefferson Leadership Academy (JLA) families and caregivers,
As we step into Fall, we are gearing up for some exciting celebrations. We are learning about Hispanic Heritage Month, showcasing student art in the lobby and library. This week, we have Club Rush, Football, and Volleyball matches, and later this month, the Fall Festival (10/31 after school). Student council is all set to host our Student Club Rush on Tuesday and the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Assembly on Friday. Our Girls' volleyball and flag Football teams will showcase their skills on Monday and Wednesday. We look forward to your enthusiastic participation in our sporting events.
Thank you to the families who completed our Annual Verification on ParentVue. Your active participation has been instrumental in our success, increasing our completion rate by 13% from last year and reaching 91% for income verification. Your efforts allow JLA to send critical information to families throughout the year, like the Jefferson Jewels, and provide additional program resources to support student enrichment opportunities.
Here are a few details as you prepare for this week at JLA:
- Regular Day Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00-2:40
- Gates Open: 7:25 am (Breakfast available)
- Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Assemblies: Friday- period 5 & 6
- College Shirt Friday: students are encouraged to wear their favorite college t-shirt to school.
Thank you for your continued support in making this year strong. Please let us know how we can help your students succeed.
In partnership,
Dr. Renée Shipman
Principal, Jefferson Leadership Academy
Week At-Glance
Picking Up Students 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. This practice will begin on September 16, 2024.
JLA Student Clubs
Our PE department would like to hear from you regarding our locker room and change out policy. Please click on the link and fill out the survey . Thank you !
JLA Bell Schedule
Students- Time to Vote!
Does your student need a TAP card?
Currently all JLA TAP Cards have been issued and we are waiting for our next delivery for LB Transit.
After School Student Support
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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