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The Long Beach Unified School District is supporting eligible 11th grade students with a free SAT Preparation Program.  The 2018-19 SAT Preparation Program online registration window is open from Wednesday, Oct.10 to Monday, Oct. 29.  For program information and online registration, please click on the following link:

http://www.lbschools.net/Departments/EACCR/sat_prep.cfm .

With Halloween almost here, the Long Beach Press-Telegram is again launching its Scary Stories contest for Long Beach area youth. Winning entries – both stories and artwork – will be published in the Press-Telegram on Halloween. The rules are the same as last year.  There will be three age categories for stories and drawings: elementary school (K-5), middle school (grades 6-8), and high school (grades 9-12).
 

Here are the rules:

• The deadline is Monday, Oct. 15.

• All entries must be emailed, with the entrant’s name and grade, and the subject line “Scary Stories,” to: ptnews@presstelegram. Stories can be submitted in the body of the email, or as a Word attachment; drawings should be submitted in JPEG format, no larger than 5MB in size.

• Stories must be no longer than 650 words.

• Artwork must be original (no tracings).

• Entries will be judged based on imagination, creativity and theme.

• The winning entries will be published in the Press-Telegram on Oct. 31, and posted online at www.presstelegram.com/.

If you have any questions, e-mail Press-Telegram City Editor Susan Jacobs at sjacobs@scng.com or call 310-543-6110. Local teachers  – current and retired – the Press-Telegram needs your help. If you have interest in being a judge, please let them know.

The school district has been informed of an extensive Southern California Edison electrical outage that will take place tonight affecting the main Administration Building at 1515 Hughes Way. This power outage will interrupt all computer and Internet access districtwide on Tuesday, May 22. While power will be restored by the early morning, we anticipate all computer services will be unavailable until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22.

LBLGP presents Teen Pride 2018 from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 18 near Rainbow Lagoon (on festival grounds).  The event is free for youth ages 13 to 19.  View the attached news release and flier for additional information.

These meetings help the school district to strategize programs to support Pacific Islander students.  View the attached flier for details and a schedule of meetings through September.

Congratulations, CAMS!

This Saturday, April 21, mock trial teams from Milikan, McBride, Cabrillo, CAMS, and other LBUSD high schools competed in a so-called “mock mock trial” in preparation for the LA County mock trial competition in the fall. Both CAMS and Millikan teams progressed to the final round, but CAMS came out victorious with their first mock trial win, relieving Long Beach Poly of their two-year winning streak.

Among the winners are Catherine Horkay (who also won “Best Witness”), Samantha Doyle-Jacobson, Trevor Schnack, Aria Wesson, Ajay Ascano, Brad Biscocho, Sean Sng, Trevor McGuire, and their advisors, Mr. Almeida and Christian Powell.

For more information on the LA Mock Trial Competition, see the Constitutional Rights Foundation’s website: http://www.crf-usa.org/

The Long Beach Police Explorers Program offers youth between the ages of 14 and 19 the opportunity to provide volunteer service to their community and learn about career possibilities in law enforcement.  View the attached flier for information on an orientation meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. this Wednesday, April 25 in the Community Room at 400 W. Broadway, Long Beach.

View the attached flier for details.

View the attached flier for details.

Attention all 8^th through 12^th Grade Students:  Summer School Registration Begins Monday, April 9.

All 9^th through 12^th grade students who are interested in taking Summer School classes to make up a grade to meet graduation requirements or to fulfill college entrance requirements must register using our online enrollment system.  The online system will be available starting Monday, April 9.  Summer School registration will continue until April 27 at 5 p.m. 

Current 8^th through 11^th graders also have the opportunity to take a Math Summer Bridge course to help prepare them for the course work that they will be studying in the coming school year.  These courses include Pre-Algebra, Pre-Geometry and Pre-Intermediate Algebra.  These courses will be taken for elective credit and the grade issued will be a Pass/No Credit.  This is an excellent opportunity to get a jump start for next year. 

Summer School Registration will begin by completing the application online at www.lbschools.net/summer.  After the application is submitted, the student or parent will receive an immediate on screen confirmation that they have registered.  Two weeks after registering, parents and students will be able to view the courses that counselors have selected for your child to take during summer school.  If you would like to discuss the classes needed, please make an appointment with the counselor before May.  Please note that counselors will select summer school courses based on credit recovery needs, “a-g” completion needs or placement in a Math Bridge course.

Atención a todos los estudiantes del 8º a 12º grado escolar: Las inscripciones para las clases de verano en las escuelas preparatorias comienzan el lunes 9 de abril.

Todos los estudiantes del 9º a 12º grado escolar interesados en asistir a las clases de escuela de verano para poder cumplir con los requisitos de graduación o para cumplir con un requisito de admisión a la universidad deberán inscribirse a través de nuestro sistema de inscripciones en línea (por Internet). El sistema de inscripciones en línea estará disponible a partir del lunes 9 de abril. Las inscripciones para las clases de la escuela de verano continuarán hasta el 27 de abril a las 5pm. 

Los estudiantes que actualmente cursan 8º a 11º grado escolar también tienen la oportunidad de tomar un curso Puente de Matemáticas en el Verano como parte de su preparación para los cursos que estarán estudiando durante el próximo año lectivo. Estos cursos incluyen Pre-Álgebra, Pre- Geometría y Pre-Álgebra de Nivel Intermedio. Estos cursos electivos se tomarán como crédito electivo y la calificación que recibirán será “Aprobatoria/No Crédito”. Esta es una excelente oportunidad para poner en marcha el próximo ciclo escolar.  

Las inscripciones para la escuela de verano iniciarán llenando la solicitud en línea en www.lbschools.net/summer. Después de entregar la solicitud, el estudiante o padre de familia recibirá una confirmación por correo electrónico indicando su inscripción. Dos semanas después de la inscripción, los padres y estudiantes podrán ver los cursos que los consejeros han elegido para que su hijo(a) tome durante la escuela de verano. Si desea hablar acerca de las clases necesarias, favor de hacer una cita con el consejero antes de mayo. Favor de notar que los consejeros seleccionarán los cursos de verano basado en los créditos de recuperación necesarios, necesidad de cumplir con los requisitos “a-g” o colocación en el curso puente de matemáticas.

Over the past several weeks, we have shared with you some highlights of our Local Control and Accountability Plan. Today, we’re providing two draft sections of our full LCAP: “Plan Summary” and “Stakeholder Engagement.” They are available at:

http://www.lbschools.net/Departments/Local_Control/

If you need additional assistance, please contact Parent University at 562-997-8322.

Durante las semanas anteriores hemos estado compartiendo aspectos más destacados de nuestro Plan de Responsabilidad y Control Local. Hoy, nosotros estamos compartiendo dos secciones que están en progreso de nuestro Plan completo de Responsabilidad y Control Local.  “Resumen del Plan” y “Participación de los interesados”.  Estos están disponibles en: 

http://www.lbschools.net/Departments/Local_Control/

Si necesita información adicional, favor de contactar a la Universidad de Padres al 562-997-8322.

Long Beach will participate in the national March for Our Lives event to end gun violence in America's schools.  The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, March 24 at Bixby Park.

View the attached flier.

Planning for Excellence – LCAP Highlights

Dear Friends,

Over the past several weeks, we have shared with you some highlights of our Local Control and Accountability Plan, or LCAP.  We have distributed the publications Academic Excellence, Basic Services – A Foundation for Excellence, and A Team Effort – Parents, Students and School. Today we’re providing those documents combined in one convenient publication titled Planning for Excellence. Toward the end of this compilation, you’ll also find an extensive list of family resources to support academic achievement.

If the title links to the above documents don’t work, you can also find them at lbschools.net under the Local Control Funding section.

Best regards,
Chris

Christopher J. Steinhauser
Superintendent of Schools

Planificación para la Excelencia – Lo Destacado del Plan de Control y Responsabilidad Local

Estimados Amigos,

En las últimas semanas, hemos compartido con ustedes algunos puntos destacados del Plan de Control y Responsabilidad Local o LCAP.  Hemos distribuido las publicaciones Excelencia Académica, Servicios Básicos – La Fundación para la Excelencia, y Un Esfuerzo en Equipo – Padres de Familia, Estudiantes y Escuela.  El día de hoy proporcionamos esos documentos en una publicación titulada Planificación para la Excelencia.  Hacia el final de esta recopilación, usted encontrará una lista extensa de muchos recursos familiares para apoyar el logro académico. 

Si los enlaces con los títulos no funcionan, usted también puede encontrarlos en lbschools.net bajo la sección “Local Control Funding.”

Mis mejores saludos,
Chris

Christopher J. Steinhauser

Superintendente Escolar

Hello CAMS students and families. A few days ago, our school district notified parents and students of potential student protests and/or walkouts at some schools nationwide in response to the recent tragedy in Parkland, Florida. It appears that at least three major student-led efforts are underway nationally, including on Wednesday, March 14; Saturday, March 24; and Friday, April 20.

This is a reminder that our top priority is to support the needs of our students while maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment for all. Free political expression and activity is one of the great privileges that we enjoy in this country. It is a privilege that should be taken seriously and used in a responsible way. Teachers and administrators here are always glad to see students become interested in any important issues facing our country, and are glad to encourage political participation by students, as long as it is done in a responsible way. We respect and support the right of our students to advocate for causes that are important to them and welcome the opportunity to work with any student or student group to discuss appropriate and creative ways to do so while at school.

Leaving campus during school hours to participate in political activity is not a safe and responsible way to work for change. We encourage you to talk to your children about how they may be feeling about this topic, and the importance of expressing themselves in appropriate ways at school. Students attempting to leave campus will not be held at school. But it’s important to know that disorderly conduct that disrupts school operations is not acceptable, and our usual expectations will remain in effect.

The most responsible way for students to pursue political change is to stay in school during school hours and pursue their political objectives here on campus in an acceptable forum, or wait until after-school hours to participate in political activities off campus. Opportunities for on-campus expression are being planned at all middle and high school campuses. In addition, Long Beach will be among the cities holding demonstrations nationwide on Saturday, March 24. The Long Beach event is planned for 10 a.m. at Bixby Park, located at 130 Cherry Ave. in Long Beach.

CAMS students who choose to participate in the walkout may proceed to the quad area where stations will be set up for students to sign petitions and/or posters honoring the victims for the duration of the walkout (10am-10:17am). Class will resume at 10:25am after nutrition. During lunch, ASB will also be hosting a student forum on school safety.

Thank you for helping us to keep our focus on teaching and learning in a safe and respectful environment.

Dr. Wendy Poffenberger

CAMS Principal

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Hola estudiantes y familias de CAMS. Hace algunos días, nuestro distrito escolar le avisó a los padres de familia y estudiantes de posibles protestas estudiantiles y/o paros en algunas escuelas a nivel nacional en respuesta a la reciente tragedia en Parkland, Florida. Parece ser que por lo menos tres esfuerzos dirigidos por estudiantes están en curso, incluyendo el miércoles 14 de marzo; sábado 24 de marzo y viernes 20 de abril.

Este es un recordatorio de que nuestra prioridad principal es apoyar las necesidades de nuestros estudiantes mientras mantenemos un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro y ordenado para todos. En este país uno de los privilegios principales de los que gozamos es la expresión política y actividad libre. Es un privilegio que debe tomarse seriamente y usarse de una forma responsable. Aquí los maestros y administradores siempre están contentos de ver a los estudiantes interesarse en temas importantes que nuestra nación enfrenta y se complacen en fomentar la participación política de los estudiantes, mientras se lleve a cabo de una manera responsable. Respetamos y apoyamos el derecho de nuestros estudiantes de abogar por causas que son importantes para ellos y apreciamos la oportunidad de trabajar con todo estudiante o grupo de estudiantes para abordar las formas apropiadas y creativas de hacerlo mientras están en la escuela.

El salir del plantel durante horas escolares para participar en actividad política no es una forma segura y responsable de trabajar para el cambio. Los animamos a que platique con sus hijos de cómo se sienten sobre este tema y de la importancia de expresarse en formas apropiadas dentro de la escuela. A los estudiantes que intenten salir del plantel no se les detendrá en la escuela. Pero es importante saber que la conducta desordenada  que interrumpa las operaciones escolares no es aceptable y estarán en efecto nuestras expectativas habituales.

La manera más responsable de que los estudiantes busquen un cambio político es permaneciendo en la escuela durante las horas escolares y buscando sus objetivos políticos aquí en el plantel a través de un foro aceptable, o esperando hasta después de las horas escolares para participar en actividades políticas fuera del plantel. Se están planeando oportunidades para expresarse dentro del plantel para todas las escuelas intermedias y preparatorias. Además de esto, Long Beach es una de las ciudades que llevará a cabo demostraciones a nivel nacional el sábado 24 de marzo. El evento en Long Beach está programado para las 10:00 a.m. en el Bixby Park, ubicado en el 130 Cherry Ave. en Long Beach.

Los estudiantes de CAMS que elijan participar en la huelga pueden dirigirse al área del patio donde se establecerán estaciones para que los estudiantes firmen peticiones y / o carteles en honor a las víctimas durante la huelga (10 am-10:17am). Clases se iniciaran nuevamente a las 10:25 a.m. después de la nutrición. Durante el almuerzo, ASB también organizará un foro estudiantil sobre seguridad escolar.

Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener el enfoque en la enseñanza y el aprendizaje en un ambiente seguro y de respeto.

Dra. Wendy Poffenberger
Directora, CAMS

Threat Prevention

Hello, Students and Families.

As we’ve seen in recent weeks, our schools are not immune to the potential threats that so many other schools nationwide have been dealing with.  We appreciate your heightened awareness of this issue, and we continue to encourage everyone in our school communities to report any suspicious information or activity that could impact school safety.

Threats to our schools are not harmless, and they are not funny.  They take valuable resources and time from our school district and the law enforcement agencies who work with us each day to keep our schools safe.  Threats cause anxiety for parents, students and staff, and they can disrupt the important work of teaching and learning.  Students who make threats face consequences that linger long after the threat is made.  We reiterate the Long Beach Police Department’s recent statement about such threats:

“The Long Beach Police Department takes all potential threats of violence very seriously and thoroughly investigates all reported incidents,” Chief Robert Luna said. “Making any kind of threat whether in person or online, is illegal and has serious consequences.”

Those consequences, as we also have seen in recent weeks, can include suspension, expulsion, arrest and potential prosecution under the law.  Students who make threats, even as a “joke,” can quickly find themselves facing the entire range of these consequences. 

We urge parents to discuss this matter with their children.  In light of the senseless loss of lives in recent school shootings nationally, it is completely inappropriate and unacceptable to make threats, even as a “joke.”

We have appreciated everyone’s support during this challenging time.  Again, we continue to encourage students, parents and staff to immediately report any information that could impact the safety of others.  With your help, we can continue to provide safe schools and the best possible education for our students.

Sincerely,

Chris

Christopher J. Steinhauser
Superintendent of Schools

Prevención de amenazas

Hola, estudiantes y familias.

Como hemos visto en las últimas semanas, nuestras escuelas no son inmunes a las posibles amenazas que otras escuelas a nivel nacional han estado enfrentando. Agradecemos su intensificada concienciación sobre este problema y seguimos animando a todos dentro de nuestras comunidades escolares a reportar toda información o actividad sospechosa que pudiera afectar la seguridad escolar.

Las amenazas a nuestras escuelas no son inocentes y no son graciosas.  Le quitan recursos valiosos y tiempo a nuestro distrito escolar y a las agencias del orden público quienes trabajan con nosotros cada día para mantener nuestras escuelas seguras.  Las amenazas les provocan ansiedad a los padres de familia, los estudiantes y al personal y pueden interrumpir la importante tarea de enseñar y aprender.  Los estudiantes que hacen estas amenazas enfrentan consecuencias que perduran por mucho tiempo después de haberlas hecho.  Reiteramos la reciente declaración del Departamento de Policía de Long Beach sobre estas amenazas:

El jefe de policía Robert Luna dijo, “el Departamento de Policía de Long Beach toma muy en serio todas las posibles amenazas de violencia e investiga completamente todos los incidentes reportados.”   “Hacer cualquier tipo de amenaza, ya sea en persona o por internet, es ilegal y tiene consecuencias graves.” 

Tales consecuencias, como también hemos visto en las recientes semanas, pueden incluir suspensión, arresto y un posible procesamiento legal.  Los estudiantes que hacen amenazas, aún en forma de “broma,” pueden encontrarse rápidamente enfrentando la gama completa de estas consecuencias. 

Instamos a los padres de familia a platicar con sus hijos de este asunto.  A consecuencia de la pérdida sin sentido de vidas en los recientes tiroteos escolares a nivel nacional, es completamente inapropiado e inaceptable hacer estas amenazas, ni siquiera en forma de “broma.”

Agradecemos el apoyo de todos durante este tiempo difícil.  Seguimos animando a los estudiantes, los padres de familia y al personal a que reporten inmediatamente cualquier información que pudiera tener un impacto en la seguridad de otras personas.  Con su ayuda, podemos seguir proporcionando escuelas seguras y la mejor educación posible para nuestros estudiantes.

Sinceramente,

Chris

Christopher J. Steinhauser
Superintendente Escolar

A Team Effort – LCAP Highlights

Dear Friends,

In recent weeks, we have shared with you some highlights of our Local Control and Accountability Plan, or LCAP.  We began with the publications titled Academic Excellence and Basic Services – A Foundation for Excellence.  Today we continue our series of highlights with A Team Effort – Parents, Students and School.

If the title links to the above documents don’t work, you can also find them at lbschools.net under the Local Control section.

We will share additional information on the LCAP in the days ahead.

Best regards,

Chris

Christopher J. Steinhauser

Superintendent of Schools

Un Esfuerzo en Equipo (Lo destacado del LCAP)

Estimados Amigos,

En las últimas semanas, hemos compartido con ustedes algunos puntos destacados del Plan de Control y Responsabilidad Local o LCAP.  Empezamos con las publicaciones tituladas Excelencia Académica y Servicios Básicos – La Fundación para la Excelencia.  El día de hoy seguimos con nuestra serie de puntos destacados con Un Esfuerzo en Equipo – Padres de Familia, Estudiantes y Escuela.

Si los enlaces con los títulos no funcionan, usted también puede encontrarlos en lbschools.net bajo la sección “Local Control.”

Compartiremos información adicional sobre el LCAP en los próximos días.

Mis mejores deseos,

Chris

Christopher J. Steinhauser

Superintendente Escolar

             

Thank you to all of the Sharks who came out last Monday for the Boeing internship informational. If you missed it do not fret, click here for the Informational PowerPoint Presentation. See Ms. Hamlet for a paper copy. 

Our 

Boeing Applications are due

March 7^th.

All information regarding the Boeing Internship will be posted on our

CAMS' Work Based Learning page. 

Visit it by clicking here or copying and pasting the weblink into your browser: http://lbcams.schoolloop.com/WBL

Boeing Summer Internship Newsletter 2017

Check out the newest edition of the Boeing Summer Experience Newsletter highlighting our awesome students who participated in the internship this past summer.

Attention Senior Students & Families!

Please come by the office to see Ms Hoppe to give your height and weight for Cap & Gown orders during lunch or before / after school.

Please also indicate if you’re interested in purchasing or renting the set which includes a cap, gown, tassel, and sash.  Purchase amount for the set is $38.00

Final day to submit payment is 3/22/18. 

The Long Beach Police Department issued this news release Wednesday evening, Feb. 21 regarding their ongoing work to keep schools safe.

This news release also is available at longbeach.gov/police under News & Events, then Press Releases.

From Superintendent Christopher J. Steinhauser. Learn more.
 

Participants will view and discuss the award-winning film, "Screenagers," which probes into the vulnerable corners of family life and the messy struggles over things like social media, cyber bullying, video games and academics.

See attached flier for details.

It's BOEING Time! 

The moment you all have been waiting for...

Our Boeing Applications will officially open on Tuesday Feb. 20^th. 

Click here to visit our Work Based Learning Page to access the 2018 Application

Please contact Ms. Hamlet for more information.

Basic Services -- LCAP Highlights 

Dear Friends,

Two weeks ago, we began sharing with you some highlights of our Local Control and Accountability Plan, or LCAP.  We began with a publication titled Academic Excellence.  Today we continue our series of highlights with Basic Services – A Foundation for Excellence.

If the title links to the above documents don’t work, you can also find them at lbschools.net under the Local Control Funding section.

In the coming weeks, we will share additional highlights of the LCAP.

Best regards,

Chris

Christopher J. Steinhauser
Superintendent of Schools

Servicios Básicos -- Lo Destacado del LCAP

Estimados Amigos,

Hace dos semanas empezamos a compartir con ustedes algunos puntos destacados de nuestro Plan de Control y Responsabilidad Local o LCAP.  Empezamos con una publicación titulada Excelencia Académica.  El día de hoy seguimos con nuestra serie de los aspectos destacados con Servicios Básicos – La Fundación para la Excelencia.

Si los enlaces con los títulos no funcionan, usted también puede encontrarlos en lbschools.net bajo la sección “Local Control Funding.”

En las próximas semanas, compartiremos puntos adicionales del LCAP.

Mis mejores deseos,

Chris

Christopher J. Steinhauser

Superintendente Escolar

State law requires all public schools to create a School Accountability Report Card (SARC). The purpose of the report card is to provide parents and the community with important information about your child's school, which includes:

• School Description and Mission
• School Programs and Instructional Materials
• Opportunities for Parent Involvement
• Test Results
• Safety Plan
• Facilities

We invite you to view the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for your child's school.  You can find your school's SARC here.

View attached flier.

Let's Make

Summer '18,

PRODUCTIVE!

Our Work Based Learning page will updated as more opportunities arise.

Visit the WBL page by clicking here:

http://lbcams.schoolloop.com/WBL 

Here are some awesome collegiate summer programs:

(click the titles to be forwarded to their websites and/or applications): 

Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College Programs 

June 30 - August 11, 2018

Both Sharks & Griffins are eligible to apply

Stanford | Pre- Collegiate Studies 

Summer 2018

Sharks, Griffins, and Narwhals eligible to apply

University of California, Santa Barbara: Research Mentorship Program 

June 24 - August 4, 2018

Both Sharks & Griffins are eligible to apply

University of California, Santa Barbara: Science & Engineering Research Academy

June 24 - August 4, 2018

Both Sharks & Griffins are eligible to apply

Summer Discovery 

UCLA, UCLA Business, UC Santa Barbara, CU-Boulder, U Texas Austin, U Michigan, U Michigan & UCLA, Penn State, Penn State & Michigan, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, UPenn, UPenn Law, Pace NYC, Emerson Boston, Cambridge U & London or London

Dates Vary 

Sharks, Griffins, and Narwhals eligible to apply

AMDA High School Summer Conservatory

Music: Theatre, Acting: Film & TV, Acting: Stage, Dance Theatre, Pop Star

Dates Vary 

Sharks, Griffins, and Narwhals eligible to apply

University of Southern California Summer Programs

2-Week: June 17 - July 1, 2018

4-Week: June 17 - July 14, 2018

Both Sharks & Griffins are eligible to apply

Oxbridge Academic Programs

United Kingdom: Oxford, Cambridge, St Andrews; France: Paris and Montpellier; Spain: Barcelona and Salamanca; United States: Boston, Los Angeles, and New York

Dates Vary 

Sharks, Griffins, and Narwhals eligible to apply

UC Davis Young Scholars Program

June 24 - August 4, 2018

Both Sharks & Griffins are eligible to apply

Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College Programs 

June 30 - August 11, 2018

Both Sharks & Griffins are eligible to apply

Stanford | Pre- Collegiate Studies 

Summer 2018

Sharks, Griffins, and Narwhals eligible to apply

University of California, Santa Barbara: Research Mentorship Program 

June 24 - August 4, 2018

Both Sharks & Griffins are eligible to apply

University of California, Santa Barbara: Science & Engineering Research Academy

June 24 - August 4, 2018

Both Sharks & Griffins are eligible to apply

Summer Discovery 

UCLA, UCLA Business, UC Santa Barbara, CU-Boulder, U Texas Austin, U Michigan, U Michigan & UCLA, Penn State, Penn State & Michigan, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, UPenn, UPenn Law, Pace NYC, Emerson Boston, Cambridge U & London or London

Dates Vary 

Sharks, Griffins, and Narwhals eligible to apply

AMDA High School Summer Conservatory

Music: Theatre, Acting: Film & TV, Acting: Stage, Dance Theatre, Pop Star

Dates Vary 

Sharks, Griffins, and Narwhals eligible to apply

University of Southern California Summer Programs

2-Week: June 17 - July 1, 2018

4-Week: June 17 - July 14, 2018

Both Sharks & Griffins are eligible to apply

Oxbridge Academic Programs

United Kingdom: Oxford, Cambridge, St Andrews; France: Paris and Montpellier; Spain: Barcelona and Salamanca; United States: Boston, Los Angeles, and New York

Dates Vary 

Sharks, Griffins, and Narwhals eligible to apply

UC Davis Young Scholars Program

June 24 - August 4, 2018

Both Sharks & Griffins are eligible to apply

2018 SMASH Academy at UCLA

June 23-  July 28, 2018

Sharks, Griffins, and Narwhals eligible to apply

Resources for Families Lacking Internet or Computer Access

For qualifying families who lack Internet or computer access, the attached flier provides information about low-cost resources that are available.

Recursos para las familias que no tienen acceso al Internet o computadora

Para familias que no tienen acceso al Internet o computadora, el volante adjunto proporciona información acerca de recursos de bajo costo que están disponibles.

View attached flier.

The time is now!

The application for all of the

USC Summer Programs

are now open! 

S A V E  T H E  D A T E S 

2-Week: June 17-July 1, 2018

4-Week: June 17-July 14, 2018

Visit their website to choose from over 20 courses in multiple disciplines and topics all taught by USC faculty and staff.  Explore your interests and earn college credit this summer while spending time on USC's beautiful campus. 

The Long Beach Unified School District is supporting eligible 11th grade students with a free SAT Preparation Program.  The 2017-18 SAT Preparation Program online registration window is open now through Wednesday, Nov. 15.  For program information and online registration, please go to the following link:

http://www.lbschools.net/Departments/EACCR/sat_prep.cfm

Minimum Days Monday and Tuesday Oct. 23 to 24

Due to weather forecast in excess of 100 degrees for Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 23 to 24, schools will be on a minimum day schedule on those days.  If you have questions about exact dismissal times, please check with your school.

Días mínimos el lunes y martes, 23 al 24 de octubre

De acuerdo al pronóstico de calor de más de 100 grados para el lunes y martes, 23 y 24 de octubre, las escuelas tendrán días escolares cortos esos días.  Si tienen preguntas respecto a los horarios exactos de salida de clases, favor de comunicarse con su escuela.

The Long Beach Press-Telegram is again launching its popular Scary Stories contest for Long Beach area youth. Winning entries – both stories and artwork – will be published in the Press-Telegram on Halloween, Oct. 31. The rules are the same as last year, with three age categories for stories and drawings:

• Elementary grades (K-5)
• Middle grades (6-8)
• High school grades (9-12)

Here are the rules:

• The deadline is Monday, Oct. 23.
• All entries must be emailed, with the entrant’s name and grade, and the subject line “Scary Stories,” to: ptnews@presstelegram.com. Stories can be submitted in the body of the email, or as a Word attachment.  Drawings should be submitted in JPEG format, no larger than 5MG in size.
• Stories must be no longer than 650 words.
• Artwork must be original (no tracings).
• Entries will be judged based on imagination, creativity and theme.
• The winning entries will be published in the Press-Telegram on Oct. 31, and posted online at www.presstelegram.com/.

If you have any questions, e-mail Press-Telegram City Editor Melissa Evans at mevans@scng.com or call 562-499-1280.

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