In this issue:
September 2, 2021
Thank You for a Milestone Week
By Jill A. Baker, Ed. D.
Superintendent of Schools

The first day of school this week began quietly and calmly for me, just before sunup in front of Los Cerritos Elementary School. Nobody had arrived yet, but the day held great possibilities.

DAY ONE – Superintendent Baker visits Webster Elementary.
State Supt. Praises Safety Measures
The state's top education official visits LBUSD's Roosevelt Elementary School on the first day of classes.

New Assignments Fill 87 Key Positions
A total of 87 administrators start new assignments at schools and offices in the Long Beach Unified School District this year.

Poly Earns National StudentCam Honors
Nineteen Poly High students win awards for their documentaries in the C-SPAN competition.

Sister Cities Art Contest Winners
Five talented LBUSD students earn recognition in the 2021 Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS) hosted by the Sister Cities of Long Beach.

Students Win Environmental Awards
Three LBUSD student teams accept Grades of Green Climate Solutions Campaign awards for their climate-focused advocacy projects.

Names in the News
Wilson High's Rena Winton receives the 2021 Outstanding Secondary Visual Art Educator award from the California Art Education Association.


Weight Watchers

Welcome back to school! Here’s something that’ll make you smile:
With WW, you can eat what you love and still lose weight. Plus, you’ll get a FREE Hello Success Kit (over $100 value) when you purchase a WW membership by Oct. 31. To learn more about our partnership with WW or to join now, visit WW.com/us/LBUSD. Then, get your Hello Success Kit at WW.com/hellosuccess by Nov. 13. CLICK HERE to hear from a WW member who lost over 50 pounds. People following the WW plan can expect to lose one to two pounds each week.
Michael Gentile
former teacher
December 31, 2020

Maria L. Murillo
former child care worker
May 23, 2021 

William Hillier
former vice principal
May 25, 2021

Mary O’Connor
former purchasing office assistant
June 10, 2021

Maurice A. Valentine
former teacher
June 24, 2021
Wilma Ferguson
former teacher
June 25, 2021

Arthur Kraft
former senior psychologist
July 12, 2021

Maria S. Rivera
recreation aide, Prisk 
July 14, 2021

Joseph Macey
former school safety
comm. operator
July 18, 2021

Ruth Hayes
former coordinating teacher
July 22, 2021
David Golt
former staff assistant
July 23, 2021

Pascual C. Sampang
former heavy truck driver
August 10, 2021

Kevin Holt
former vice principal
August 11, 2021

Tammie Martin
nutrition services worker, Poly
August 16, 2021

Elisa Alvarez
nutrition services worker, Jefferson
August 21, 2021
Official publication of the Long Beach Unified School District issued from the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.

1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, California 90810
(562) 997-8000.

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
JILL A. BAKER, Ed. D.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
JUAN BENITEZ, Ph.D., President
MEGAN KERR, Vice President
DIANA CRAIGHEAD, Member
ERIK MILLER, Member
DOUGLAS OTTO, Member