Poly High School’s jazz program recently took home several awards, including first place in the Heavy Division at the Irvine High School Jazz Festival, the largest in southern California.
LBUSD’s award-winning schools will use their prize money to continue finding ways to combat global warming and to grow their schools’ environmentally friendly programs.
Students from the Sato Academy of Mathematics and Science earn 22 awards at the CSULB Preliminary Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement Day competition.
Erin Simon is recognized by the California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA) for making positive contributions to the lives of students.
Maintenance Manager Patty Turbyfill reflects on her 35 years of service as she prepares to retire. She was the first woman to work in the Maintenance Department.
The award is presented to the classified employee who has exceeded expectations through teamwork, personal achievement in their work, and by promoting the educational mission of the District.
This year’s winner will be recognized at the annual Classified Employee Celebration to be held at the Teacher Resource Center on Friday, May 20.
Nomination forms also can be obtained at work sites or in the A-Z index at lbschools.net under “Employee of the Year (Classified).”
Nominations for School Nurse of the Year
The Long Beach School Nurses Association is seeking nominations for the 2021-22 School Nurse of the Year Award. Each year, the association recognizes one special nurse for outstanding contributions to student health and well-being.
To nominate a school nurse who you feel is deserving of this award, please click here to complete the online nomination form. The deadline for submission is 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 14 (the day before Spring Break).
Reminders from the Employee Benefits Team
Don’t lose out on WELLNESS MONEY! If you have either Kaiser or Aetna medical insurance, make sure to get your reward(s) for any of the appropriate wellness actions you’ve taken by the end of this plan year, 6/30/22.
Form 1095C/1095B: If you have LBUSD medical benefit, your 2021 Form 1095C has been mailed. Additionally, if you have either Kaiser or Aetna HMO plan, you will get your 1095B directly from your medical carrier.
Stay Connected: Visit https://lbusdbenefits.com to access information about your health, wellness and EAP benefits at any time.
Social Media: Click here to follow us on social media and get various updates throughout the year.
Weight Watchers
Dinner’s on Us! Meet the plan that encourages you to eat what you love and still reach your goals—WW’s groundbreaking NEWPersonalPoints™ Program. Sign up by April 30 and get a FREE Blue Apron Box (over $60 value) with the purchase of a new WW membership.*
Visit ww.com/us/LBUSD. Then, keep an eye out for an email from Team WW with your Blue Apron gift card and instructions.
In Memoriam
Maria Delgadillo
worker, Nutrition Services
March 17, 2022
Maria E. Sanchez
instructional aide, Head Start
March 19, 2022
Donna McGinnis
former office supervisor
March 25, 2022
Official publication of the Long Beach Unified School District issued from the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.
