Dolphin Splash

Happy Hispanic (LatinX) Heritage Month! One of the best parts of being a part of LBUSD is the diversity of cultures at each of its schools. Too often, however, we only scratch the surface in understanding each others' cultures. We celebrate the visible, the food, dress, music, holidays, and arts, but rarely go deeper in exploring and understanding the perspectives, values, assumptions, and thought patterns that are invisible. These unseen aspects of culture are often where misunderstandings, misconceptions, and disagreements lie, and where conversation and dialogue are crucial for growth and empathy.

At Robinson, we have an opportunity to shift our thinking and deepen our understanding because of the diversity within our school community, staff, and teachers. This diversity is a blessing because it helps us engage and interact with different people and builds empathy that is essential for human connection. In my over 19 years in education in diverse communities, I know that these interactions have their ups and downs, but what makes us stronger is the way we dialogue and discuss tough issues to reach a deeper understanding of each other.

At Robinson we strive to create safe spaces where these conversations can occur, and when disagreements happen, we can problem-solve through it. When I talk about educating the whole child and 21st century skills (communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration), I think about it in the context of our rich cultural landscape. It is in this context that we strive for a future that is better than the one we live in today. And it is in this context that we need to teach our kids how to have courageous conversations, ask questions, and connect with an open mind. So, the next time your child asks you about something that isn't easily answered in a sentence, try to go deeper than the tip of the iceberg, to the subjects that if kept taboo will only repeat history.

With dolphin pride,

Principal Ngo

Back-to-School Night & Title I Annual Public Meeting Thursday, September 21, 2023

Title I Public Meeting - 4:30 p.m.

Back To School Night - 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Dear Parent/Guardian:

You are cordially invited to visit Jackie Robinson Academy on Thursday, September 21, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. for our annual Back-to-School Night.

The purpose of Back-to-School Night is to engage parents with teachers as they share course content, standards for proficiency and materials to be used in class. We will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m. with the introduction of staff and information from myself.

Following introductions, parents and guardians will visit their child’s class, hear from the teacher, see the classroom and be provided with a brief overview including our commitment to excellence and equity.

Elementary School Families

Teachers will begin with a classroom presentation at approximately 5:10 p.m. with a second session at 6:00 p.m. Each presentation will last approximately 30 minutes and contain the same information. This will provide parents with multiple students to visit more than one class.

Middle School Families

Middle School Class visitations will begin at 5:15 p.m. Parents will follow their child’s schedule and hear from each teacher. Presentations will be brief to allow parents to see each class this evening. Each class period will last 7 minutes with a 5 minute passing period.

Maps will be available this evening. Thursday, September 21 is a minimum school day schedule. Dismissal is at 1:00pm for all students.

Due to limited space availability students are asked not to attend this event. Additionally, there is no supervision for children this evening. Gates on 27th Street and on the Metro side will be open for parents.

Monday, September 18th

• 2:00 Regular Dismissal TK/K
• 2:10 Regular Dismissal 1st-5th grade
• 2:20 Regular Dismissal MS
• 2:30-4:30 Girls' Volleyball Practice
• LatinX Heritage Month Art Contest in Wellness Center (through 10/12)

Tuesday, September 19th

• 2:00 Dismissal TK/K
• 2:10 Regular Dismissal 1st-5th grade
• 2:20 Regular Dismissal MS

• 2:30-4:30 Girls' Volleyball Practice
  

• 2:30-4:30 CO-ED Flag Football Practice
  

Wednesday, September 20th

• 2:00 Regular Dismissal TK/K
• 2:10 Regular Dismissal 1st-5th grade
• 2:20 Regular Dismissal MS
• 2:30-4:30 Girls' Volleyball Practice (This week only)

• 2:30-4:30 CO-ED Flag Football Practice

Thursday, September 21st

• 1:00 Minimum Day - Early Dismissal for ALL GRADES
• 4:30 Title I Meeting in the Library
• 4:50 Mandatory Middle School Sports Parent Meeting in the Cafeteria
• 5:00-6:30 Back to School Night

Friday, September 22nd

• 2:00 Regular Dismissal TK/K

• 2:10 Regular Dismissal 1st-5th grade

• 2:20 Regular Dismissal MS

• Caught Being Good Dolphin Raffle

If you are interested in becoming a part of our SSC or ELAC Parent Committees, please make sure to complete the form below or email Ms. Thornley before Thursday, September 21st!

We are looking for parents to join our School Site Council (SSC). This is a group of parents and school employees who work together to coordinate the school’s educational services to improve academic performance of all students, as well as provide interventions for students not meeting academic performance. This collaborative group of school staff, parents and community members who analyze school data, approve and/or recommend expenditures of certain categorical funds and help analyze the effectiveness of the use of those funds. The meetings are about once a month for about an hour. If you are interested, please complete this form. School Site Council Parent Interest Form. Elections for parent representatives will take place during Back-to-School Night. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Thornley at dthornley@lbschools.net.

We are also looking for parents to join our English Language Advisory Council (ELAC). This group is an advisory body comprised of parents of English Learners and school staff to make recommendations to the School Site Council regarding the use of school funds to meet the needs of EL students. The meetings are about once every other month for about an hour. If you are interested, please complete this form. English Language Advisory Council. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Thornley at dthornley@lbschools.net.

TK and Kinder Hours (9/18-End of the Year):

8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

With our longer days, we are looking for healthy nonperishable snack donations for our kinder classrooms. Please contact your child's teacher if you have something you'd like to donate.

Morning Procedures:

• Our campus will open at 7:15 for drop off using the Main Entrance Gate.
• Students will be walked by our rec staff to the cafeteria to eat breakfast and sit at their assigned tables with their classmates.
• Teachers pick up promptly at 7:50 to walk students to class.
• Please arrive before 7:50 if you'd like your child to eat breakfast before school to ensure students begin instruction at 8:00.

Dismissal:

• Gates will open for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten parents promptly at 2:00 p.m.
• Remember to bring photo identification when picking up your child in order to release your child.
• After signing out your child, you will receive a ticket to receive your child at the gate.
  
• Thank you for your patience as we ensure the safe dismissal of our youngest dolphins.

This year we want to make sure we're providing parent workshops tailored to our community. To help us in our parent workshop planning, please complete this survey to share what topics would interest you! Need a chromebook? Please also use this form to share your technology needs. Thank you!

Please make sure to update your ParentVue and complete the annual verification. This is to make sure that we have the most updated phone numbers, emergency contacts, and information on file for your child. It also ensures that we continue to get the funding we need for programs at JROB. Thank you!

Interested in volunteering in your child's classroom, helping in the cafeteria, or supporting our school recreational staff? Join our team by becoming part of our VIPS team. Click on the link here to see how to be cleared to be a VIP.

Please see Ms. Blanca in the office to purchase PE Uniforms for Middle School students. $10.00 for shirt and $10.00 for shorts.

Thank you parents for supporting our uniform policy. This year we're encouraging all families to complete our Assistance League uniform request form to receive a set of free uniforms for your child. Stop by the office to fill out the form if you haven't already.

SHIRTS/BLOUSES

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

PANTS/BOTTOMS

• Middle School: Black or Khaki
• 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.

• Every Thursday - Elementary 1st-5th dismisses at 1:30PM
• Friday, September 29th - JROB Movie Night

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