Dolphin Splash

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year at Robinson K-8 Academy! As Robinson’s new principal, I am so honored and excited to be working in a community that values the whole child, puts students first, and strives for excellence and equity for all. At Robinson, we strive to meet the academic and social emotional needs of every student who walks through our doors. We do this through the support of all stakeholders, working together to help our students succeed.

From the moment you step foot on our campus, it is clear that Robinson is a strong community school, with fabulous teachers, staff, and parent support. Robinson honors the gifts and passions of its students. We look to nurture these gifts by offering a broad range of academic and extra-curricular experiences throughout the school day. From media arts to music to engineering and technology, our school has developed exemplary programs across the academic spectrum. By providing multiple entry points into our academic program, we are able to foster student engagement, a culture of connectedness, and a community of life-long learners.

Along with this letter, you will find important information in this weekly JROB Community Newsletter. Please review all of the information carefully, note upcoming dates, and continue to stay tuned in throughout the year. The first of our school community events this year will take place on Monday, August 28th. Please take a moment to review the events taking place and plan to join us.

8:00AM-12:00PM - 6th Grade WEB Orientation (student only event)

8:00-8:45AM - 6th Grade Parent Meeting in the Library

9:00AM - TK & Kindergarten Meet & Greet

12:00-2:00PM - Community Partners Fair for all students & families

12:00-2:00PM - Spirt Wear & PE Clothes Sales (cash only)

12:00-12:45PM - 6th Grade Textbook & Schedule Distribution

12:45-2:00PM - 7th & 8th Grade Textbook & Schedule Distribution

Welcome again to Robinson’s 2023-2024 school year! I look forward to getting to know all of you and embarking on a wonderful year of learning, community, and academic engagement!

With Dolphin Pride,

Rebecca Ngo, Principal

P.S. - Follow me on Instagram @principal_ngo

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.

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.

We'd like to invite you to our TK & Kindergarten Meet & Greet on Monday, August 28th at 9:00am on the TK/Kinder playground. You and your child will have a chance to visit our TK/K playground, tour the classroom, and say hello to teachers and staff. We hope this welcome event will help with the transition to Robinson!

Calling all 6th Grade students and families! We look forward to welcoming our 6th graders to Middle School on Monday, August 28th from 8:00AM to 12:00PM at our WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) 6th Grade Orientation! At this student only event, 6th graders will meet their 8th Grade WEB leaders, make new friends, and tour the campus.

Families will meet with Principal Ngo in the library from 8:00-8:45pm to learn about our middle school program!

All JROB Dolphins are welcome to come to our Community Partners Fair on Monday, August 28th, 12:00-2:00PM. Students and families will have an opportunity to learn about community resources, complete forms from the Assistant League to receive free uniforms, sign up for WRAP afterschool program, and much more!

Middle School Students will also be able to pick up their schedules and textbooks following the schedule below:

• 12:00-12:45PM - 6th Grade Textbook & Schedule Distribution
• 12:45-2:00PM - 7th & 8th Grade Textbook & Schedule Distribution

Get ready for school by coming to our Community Partners Fair on Monday, August 28th! Spirit wear and PE clothes will be available for sale.

In addition to purchasing spirit wear and PE clothes, students will be selling pizza, chips, and drinks for lunch. Please bring cash only.

For the 2023-2024 School Year, meals to all students will be free of charge. However, we encourage households to complete a meal application in order to provide continued financial support to the District.

You can fill out a meal application for free or reduced-priced meals at:

https://longbeach.rocketscanapps.com

This application is Smart-Phone friendly and is available in English and Spanish.

• Monday, August 28th - 6th Grade WEB Orientation (student only event), 8:00-12:00PM

• Monday, August 28th - 6th Grade Parent Meeting in the Library, 8:00-8:45AM

• Monday, August 28th - TK & Kindergarten Meet & Greet, 9:00AM

• Monday, August 28th - Community Partners Fair for all students & families, 12-2PM
• Monday, August 28th - 6th Grade Textbook & Schedule Distribution, 12:00-12:45PM
• Monday, August 28th - 7th & 8th Grade Textbook & Schedule Distribution, 12:45-2:00PM
• Wednesday, August 30th - First Day of School

• August 30th-September 15th - TK & K Minimum Days, Dismissal at 1:00pm

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