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Superintendent's Messages
Welcome to Lawndale Elementary School District!

Our District is a community in which we are all scholars and all teachers, working together to spark a life-long love for learning. We serve a diverse community, considering our differences to be our strength as we celebrate our cultures, delight in our languages, and create community in classrooms, schools, and neighborhoods.  We strive for equity and excellence for all.

 

District Focus - 2009-2010
 
  1. Strengthen structures and procedures to enable a districtwide systems approach to decision making, problem solving and academic achievement.
     
  2. Focus the work of professional learning communities to ensure academic growth for all students with an emphasis in English-language arts and math as measured by the State and Local benchmarks.
     
  3. Design and implement a plan for maintaining district financial solvency with the focus of student achievement in the face of decreased State and Federal funding.
     
  4. Reach agreement with both LTA and LFCE contracts.
     
  5. Design and implement an evaluation system for all members of the District Leadership Team.






District News and Announcements
Annual District Spelling Bee Coming Soon!

Mark February 23rd on your calendars!
Earthquake Safety Preparedness!

The recent earthquakes in Haiti and Northern California remind us how important it is to be prepared– as individuals, organizations, communities, and beyond. Click on the title for an earthquake safety message from the District.
LESD's 2nd Faculty Art Show

COME BY AND ENJOY THE EXHIBIT! --- Visite la Oficina de Distrito para disfrutar del espectáculo de arte de personal. De ahora hasta el 19 de febrero. --- The lobby and halls of the District Office are currently brightened by a wonderful assortment of artwork created by teachers, custodians, maintenance staff, and secretaries from nearly every site in the District. The 46 pieces represent sixteen staff members who create art in their spare time. The exhibit is open to the public during regular office hours, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, now through February 19th. From the home page, click on the title to read more.
Have you gotten your H1N1 vaccine yet? It’s not too late. Read a message from a teenage survivor. --- ¿Se ha vacunado contra la H1N1? ¡Todavía esta a tiempo!
Lea un mensaje de un joven sobreviviente del H1N1. . . .February update – Click on the title for a teenager’s message From Center for Disease Control and to access all District website communications related to the H1N1 Flu outbreak. Remember: flu season does not end with the holidays, but continues through the winter and spring months. The District will continue to communicate with families and staff to ensure that all possible preventive precautions are being taken and that everyone has access to official information/guidelines. --- Febrero 2010 – Haz clic en el título para tener acceso al mensaje de joven y toda la comunicación del sitio de Internet del Distrito relacionado con la gripe H1N1. Recuerde que la temporada de la gripe no termina con los días festivos, continua todo el invierno y hasta en los meses de primavera. El Distrito se seguirá comunicando con las familias y el personal para asegurarse de que todas las precauciones preventivas posibles están siendo tomadas y de que todos tengan el acceso a la información/pautas oficiales.
District Focus: 2009-2010
In a recent Board Workshop, the Governing Board and Superintendent Dr. Ellen Dougherty developed five overarching focal points for the 2009-2010 school year. To read them click on "Read More" under the "Welcome" message above or find them in the "About LESD" section.
Fall 2009 Parent Safety Newsletter

Go to the Business Dept. Section or Students & Parents Home to download the newsletter. You will find information on the Great California Shakeout Earthquake Drill 2009, Home Earthquake Safety, and the H1N1 Flu.
A NEW ONLINE CAFETERIA SERVICE - Un Nuevo servicio de cafeteria por Internet

Our Food Services department is proud to offer ParentOnline, a safe and secure way for parents to make online payments and view student meal account activity. Click on the picture at the left to register. Visit the Food Services Department pages for more information.   Visite la página del departamento de servicios de comidas para más información.
Do you know a child with a disability?
Conoce a un niño/a con una incapacidad?
Information on the Free and Reduced Lunch Program

Informacción acerca de las comidas escolares gratis y a precios reducidos

A packet that includes a letter about the program (cover letter), eligibility information, and the application for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program is available online. Visit the Food Services Department page to download the packet in English or Spanish.
Breakfast at the Cafeteria
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Upcoming Events
Lincoln's Birthday Holiday
Date: 2/15/2010
Location: All schools
President's Day Holiday
Date: 2/22/2010
Location: All schools
District Spelling Bee- Date Change

Date: 2/23/2010
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Billy Mitchell School
Elementary Parent Conferences
Date: 3/19/2010
Location: All Elementary Schools
Spring Break
Date: 4/5/2010
Location: All schools

Links
  Note: The links below link to other sites. LESD is not responsible for their content.
Lawndale Education Foundation
City of Lawndale
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