Issue #25 March 4, 2022
Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders
A message from Dr. Maxey
Reseda Community of Schools Administrator
For this issue of our newsletter, I want to start by Thanking Dr. Howard, UCLA Education Professor for taking time out of his busy schedule to meet with Reseda Community of Schools Teachers, Administrators, and Staff Members. We had over 460 participants attend, all there with the same goal, how do we increase equity and access for all of the students we serve? Needless to say, the professional development was powerful and well received by our Community of Schools.
In other news, we are continuing with our school visits. Over the last week, we were able to visit Vanalden Elementary School, Vanalden Early Education Center, Tarzana Elementary School, Shirley Avenue Elementary School, Leichman, and Grey High School. Every school is unique to the community it serves, but the common thread is the love for students. In every school visited, students were at the center of every decision that is made. I am extremely proud of the work that is going on in these schools and cannot say enough about the powerful leadership that each principal brings.
Special shout outs to Chief Aguilar and Board Member Melvoin for taking the time to visit our Reseda CoS schools.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet
Principal Robert Clarke
2022 LAUSD Academic Pentathlon
Scrimmage Scores Report 8th Grade
TOP 5 OVERALL SCORE - SCHOLASTIC
ALEXIA SANDOVAL
Another great story from our friends at LBCP
Brenda Schwartz has been at Lake Balboa College Prep for almost 40 years. Thank you Brenda for being a caring our animals at our farm at LBCP.
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rESEDA cHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
We are so excited to announce that due to the diligent application of our Magnet Coordinator Laurie Vallejo, and the work of our teachers in our three Science Magnet CTE pathways (Computer Science, Bio-Tech and Engineering), we have been identified as one of the TOP magnets of Excellence in the Nation. We look forward to supporting your students in their pursuit of excellence at Reseda Charter.
Also, a note of celebration, our graduation rate is 92.3% schoolwide at Reseda. We attribute the success of our graduates to 1) Dual Language Program developed to address the needs of our Spanish English Learners and provide a clear path to graduation for our Spanish Newcomer Students, 2) School for Advanced Studies enhanced and supported with focus to include CTE Bio-Med Pathway and dedicated counselor, 3) all RCHS students engaged in a CTE pathway (Nationally 90% CTE students graduate HS in 4 years vs. 75% national grad rate), 5) Graduation roadshows where A-G counselor and Academic counselors explain pathways to graduation for their struggling students to principal and local district staff, 6) Teacher support, tutoring, I-incompletes provide opportunities for passing completion, 7) In school day credit recovery options, adult school credit recovery, APEX and Edgenuity courses, 8) Winter plus, spring plus, summer school credit recovery on our campus.
By: Azin Ehsan-Sayson
Mental Health Consultant – LDNW
School Mental Health
LAUSD Student Health and Human Services
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Family and Community Engagement - Thursday, February 10, 2022 - 5:00 p.m.
WATCH: Black History Documentaries on HISTORY Vault
Superintendent Carvalho’s 100- Day Plan
Highlight on Special Education
Reseda Community of Schools is excited to announce Leichman & Lokrantz’s new Principal Ms. Jennifer Hubbard. She was previously the Assistant Principal at the Leichman site. She shares that she is excited to continue to strengthen the relationships between home and school for the students at both schools while setting high expectations and aspirational goals for all. Ms. Hubbard has shown her leadership initiating programs to CTC programs and opening a new chapter for the students’ futures. She has intensive background experience with alternative curriculum having supported all the programs in both NE and NW school sites. Reseda offers a heartfelt congratulations to her and looks forward to the next chapters that Leichman and Lokrantz will have to offer.
English Language Learners
By Liz Chavez
Reading tips for students:
Annotating a text or marking the pages with notes is a way to make the most out of reading. Annotating text makes it easy to find important information quickly when you look back and review a text. As you read, this helps you with ideas and comprehension through comments, questions, evidence and interesting information. Annotation also makes the reading process engaging and can be the first step in the writing process.
Students should read a text through once before making any annotations. Here are some annotation marks that can be used to support reading.
Circle Unfamiliar Vocabulary or Concepts:
provides a clearer idea about where major ideas and important information are in the text.
Highlighting/Underlining:
key words and phrases or major ideas
Paraphrasing/Summary of Main Ideas:
brief notes in the margins beside important ideas gives you a handy summary right on the pages of the text itself
Noting Comments/Responses:
Note your reactions (agreement/disagreement, questions, related personal experience, connection to ideas from other texts, class discussions, etc.) in the margin is an excellent way to begin formulating your own ideas for writing assignments.
School Spotlight
Social Emotional Learning
By Stacy Lieberman
Self-Care for Teens
The “Turn Off Your Phone” Challenge
Teens and young adults are more stressed, anxious, depressed, and lonely than ever. Social media, concerns about image, pressures to meet or exceed perfection, and being over-scheduled with demands at school, sports, and family cause a lot of stress.. It is more important than ever for our teens and young adults to take care of themselves.
One way to promote well-being is to turn off devices, even if it is only for an hour. It’s hard and there may be some withdrawal or anxiety, but think of all the things that can be done instead.
Watch the following two minute video with your teen:
www.letitripple.org/dearstudent
(It takes a minute to load, and then scroll down the page to access the video.)
Discuss the things your teen enjoys doing such as reading, sports, dancing, art. Challenge your teen to turn off their devices, even for a short time, and enjoy something else for a while.
Some additional self-care activities include:
Meditation
Yoga
Exercise
Get some sleep .
Creative expression
Play with a pet.
Meet and communicate with friends.
Appreciate nature.
Operations Updates
UPDATE ON COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Los Angeles Unified recognizes the updated health guidance released by the State of California and the Los Angeles County Department of Health, lifting the indoor mask requirement for schools effective March 12, 2022. Los Angeles Unified continues to monitor positivity rates to inform Covid-19 safety protocols. We are encouraged by recent improvements to local health conditions, which underscore the effectiveness of the District’s robust vaccination and testing programs. We are committed to uphold our science-driven approach to COVID-19 protocols and will continue to consult with our medical director and health partners as we work to establish an updated mask policy. We respect the voices of all stakeholders, and as such, we will remain engaged with our labor partners, employees, and families as we maintain and seek practices that are protective, responsive and in the best interest of our school communities.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR A VACCINATION APPOINTMENT
ONE: Parent Consent Form - REQUIRED FOR ALL MINORS
TWO: Health Screening Questionnaire - REQUIRED FOR ALL
THREE: Schedule Appointment on Daily Pass - RECOMMENDED
NEED INFORMATION ON THE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM?
School Volunteer Program Update
COVID-19 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
https://achieve.lausd.net/covidfaq
NEED TO ACCESS THE CAMPUS?
Learn more by visiting the Safe Steps to Safe Schools website
School Psychologist’s Corner
Dr. Jeannine Topalian, LDNW Specialist,
Psychological Services
According to the International Dyslexia Association, “Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties in accurate and/or fluent word reading and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.” (2
Addressing the needs of struggling readers requires a wide range of supports at schools and at home. With appropriate identification, tailored instruction, dedication, and support from family, teachers, and community members, individuals with Dyslexia can improve their reading skills and succeed in school and life.
LAUSD District Dyslexia Awareness Website Resources: https://achieve.lausd.net/dyslexia
FAQ:
Parent Resources:
https://achieve.lausd.net/cms/lib/CA01000043/Centricity/Domain/941/WhatIsDyslexiaInfographic.pdf
