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As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let us take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary legacy of Dr. King and the enduring power of his vision for equality, justice, and unity. His unwavering commitment to peaceful change and his belief in the power of education to transform lives continues to inspire us all.

In our classrooms, hallways, and beyond, we have the incredible opportunity to carry forward Dr. King's message of hope and empowerment. Let us celebrate this day by nurturing empathy, fostering understanding, and encouraging our students to become compassionate leaders who strive for a better, more inclusive world. Together, we make a difference every day in the lives of our students. Let's continue to honor Dr. King's dream by inspiring positive change in our school community and beyond.

With gratitude and purpose,

Rebecca

Spanish Club will be paused until further notice. We hope to bring it back in the spring with additional support and fine tuning. If you are a VIP and interested in Spanish Club, please reach out to our office.

IMPORTANT: All 5th and 8th grade students music complete a School of Choice Application or they will not be automatically placed in their next school. This includes 5th grade students who plan to continue attending middle school at Jackie Robinson Academy. Please make sure to complete your application in ParentVue.

Research shows that the students that have the most success in high school meet the following criteria:)

• 96% Attendance- (it is important to have regular attendance)
• No D's or F's in English or Math
• No Suspensions
• Minimum GPA (grade point average) = 2.5

As grades post- please take time to sit with your children and review grades, how to improve (if necessary), and set goals. The high school process in LBUSD requires students to apply to the many awesome pathways. Students with the highest semester grades will have preference. Please promote high grades. We have FREE online tutoring, Saturday School, and HW support at WRAP. Please reach out if you have any questions. Don't wait until its too late.

Please log into ParentVue and make sure that your address is correct. It is important to reflect the correct home school on the High School of Choice application. Also, if you have multiple children in LBUSD that they are linked/connected to reflex that they are siblings. (It is important if you have a child who is not currently a senior in order for the future incoming freshmen to be potentially considered when applying for a particular high school that a sibling attend). The deadline to complete these tasks is January 31, 2025.

Monday, January 20th

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day- No School

Tuesday, January 21st

• 2:25-3:45 Art Club 3rd-5th with Mr. Morones-1212
• 2:30-4:00 JROB Boys' Track & Field Practice
• 2:30-4:30 Girls Basketball Practice

Wednesday, January 22nd

• Wellness Center Closed

• 2:15-3:30 Neighborhood Music Program-Library 2nd/3rd grade

• 2:30-4:00 JROB Boys' Track & Field Practice
• 2:30-4:30 Girls Basketball Practice
• 5:30-8:00 Sankofa Parent Village-Houghton Park

Thursday, January 23rd

• 8:00-1:00 Big Smiles Visit - Library
• NO Spanish Club - PAUSED until further notice
• 2:25-3:45 Art Club M.S. with Mr. Morones-1212
• 2:30-4:00 JROB Boys' Track & Field Practice
• 2:30-4:30 Girls Basketball Practice
• 5:00-6:30 DCAC Meeting

Friday, January 24th

• Fall Semester Ends
• 9:50-9:55 Earthquake Drill/Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill
• 2:30-4:00 JROB Boys' Track & Field Practice
• 2:30-4:30 Girls Basketball Practice

Upcoming Dates:

January

27th

Spring Semester Begins

2:30-4:00 JROB Boys' Track & Field Practice

4:30 Robinson Girls' Basketball Game vs IVA @ Hughes

28th

8:00 ELAC Meeting

9:30-11:30 Kobren & Ruiz to Long Beach Museum of Art

10:30-1:30 Giron to Long Beach Museum of Art

2:25-3:45 Art Club 3-5 with Mr. Morones-1212

2:30-3:30 SSC Meeting

2:30-4:00 JROB Boys' Track & Field Practice

2:30-4:30 Girls Basketball Practice

29th

Wellness Center Closed

2:30-4:00 JROB Boys' Track & Field Practice

4:30 Robinson Girls' Basketball Game vs Cubberley @ Nelson

30th

2:25-3:45 Art Club M.S. with Mr. Morones-1212

2:30-4:00 JROB Boys' Track & Field Practice

2:30-4:30 Girls Basketball Practice

31th

2:30-4:00 JROB Boys' Track & Field Practice

2:30-4:30 Girls Basketball Practice

Jackie Robinson’s policy regarding cell phones & electroinics is “Off and Out of Sight” during school hours. School hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. In order for students to avoid possible disciplinary action, they need to follow the guidelines listed below.

• Students may NOT use their cell phone on campus during any class period
• Cell phones brought to school must be turned off or placed on silent mode, put away and not visible during the school day.
• Students may use the office phone before school, during lunch, or after school to contact their family for emergency or urgent messages (i.e. where to get picked up afterschool, walk home or take the city bus home, etc.) Note: Parents, please don’t call or text your child on their cell phone during school hours.

• The use of cell phones for videotaping or taking pictures is NOT allowed, except under teacher’s supervision at designated time.
• Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action.
• Any staff member may confiscate a cell phone at any time if the student has the phone visible or is using it during any class period or during the school day. The staff member will turn the confiscated item(s) to the Administration Team.

Once an item is confiscated, there are 2 possible ways to get it back:

1. If it’s a first offense, item will be released to student after school.
   
2. If it’s a recurring offense (more than 1x), the parent/guardian must come to the school with identification to collect the item. We will not release any confiscated item to a student, even with a parent phone call.

No other electronic devices such as iPod, iTouch, iPad, earphones, earbuds, headphones, tablets, DS, DXL, Gameboy, etc. are permitted at school during the school day, except under teacher’s supervision at designated time.

Note: Jackie Robinson Academy does not assume liability for any cell phones or electronic devices that are misplaced, lost, or stolen during the school day.

Do you have a middle school student interested in participating in sports? Make sure to visit the doctor and complete the Middle School Sports Packet and submit it to the school nurse. Getting this done early helps ensure your child is eligible to participate in all our sports teams and programs throughout the year!

For more information, visit our LBUSD Middle School Sports website.

SHIRTS/BLOUSES

• Middle School: Black or White Collared Shirt
• Elementary: Navy Blue or White Collared Shirt

PANTS/BOTTOMS

• Middle School: Khaki or Dark Brown
• Elementary: Navy Blue

SWEATERS/PULL OVER SWEATSHIRTS

• Solid Navy Blue, Black, or Gray
• School spirit-wear in gray or navy is also acceptable.
  

SHOES/SOCKS

• Socks may not have inappropriate graphics including weapons, and/or drugs and alcohol imagery.
• Tennis shoes (preferred)
• Socks mandatory
• No sandals (no open toes or straps on the heel) For example: Crocs
• No high heels or hard sole boots

For more detailed information about our dress code policy, please refer to the student planner that will be distributed to upper grade students and posted on our website at the beginning of the school year.

Email: RNgo@lbschools.net
Website: https://robinson.lbschools.net/
Location: Jackie Robinson Academy, Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA, USA
Phone: (562) 492-6003

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