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Nimitz Middle School Monthly Newsletter (Vol. 14) 2/1/2023
Dear Nimitz Family,
Happy Valentine's Day. Please review this newsletter for new information and resources. As we continue to empower students with an equitable education in a safe environment to be future ready.
I appreciate you navigating the Nimitz Ship to ensure an excellent education for all students.
Sincerely, Dr. Guillermina Jauregui
Cruise with the Principal
Thursday, Feb. 2nd, 5pm
This is an online event.
https://lausd.zoom.us/j/84684536680
Meeting ID: 846 8453 6680

CONGRATULATIONS TO GIFT CARD WINNERS
- From the morning meeting: Francisca Elizalde and Lluvia Saenz
- From the evening virtual meeting: Perla Delgado and Liliana Santoya




8th GRADE EVENTS
1. Apply appropriate technical skills and academic knowledge.
2. Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason.
3. Develop an education and career plan aligned to personal goals.
4. Apply technology to enhance productivity.
5. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
6. Practice personal health and understand financial literacy.
7. Act as a responsible citizen in the workplace and the community.
8. Model integrity, ethical leadership, and effective management.
9. Work productively in teams while integrating cultural/global competence.
10. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
11. Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
12. Understand the environmental, social, and economic impacts of decisions.

CAPTURING KIDS HEARTS (CKH) FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER




Behavior Expectations
Be Responsible- complete assignments and be on time every day to every class
Be Respectful- respect self, others and school property
UNIFORM POLICY After the first warning, students out-of-uniform are given 1 hour detention after school on Mondays in the Reflection Room. | ID VISIBLE Students need to have their ID visible | CELL PHONE POLICY Students need to turn the phones off and put away. |
RESTORATIVE CIRCLES AT NIMITZ

Progressive Discipline begins with RJ Questions
Restorative Justice (RJ) Reflective Questions
What were you thinking at the time?
What have you thought about since?
Who has been affected by what you have done?
In what way have they been affected?
What do you think you need to do to make things right?
For Victims, the following questions are asked:
Who has been affected?
In what way have you been affected?
What do you think needs to be done to make things right?

FREE ONE TO ONE TUTORING FOR ALL STUDENTS
Future Family Survey-Coming Soon
Preference for Winter Break:
- Maintain a 3 week Winter Break
- Switch to 2 week Winter Break
Preference for Thanksgiving Break
- Maintain 1 week Break
- Switch to Thursday and Friday only
School links
February Events
February 2nd: Cruise with the Principal
February 6th: 100th Day of School
February 6th: ELAC Council Meeting 9am
February 6th: Nimitz STEM Magnet Virtual Parent Meeting
February 7th: 100th Day of School Celebration (Theme: Tied to Hearts "We (love) when you are here.")
February 7th: SSC Council Meeting 5pm
February 8th: 8th Grade Cap & Gown / ID Makeups (All Grades)
February 8th: Wellness Wednesday 8am
February 8th: AVID Site Team Meeting 3:15pm
February 9th: Shelter-in-Place (Advisory)
February 9th: Kindness Day (During Lunch)
February 13th: 8th Grade Winter Semi-Formal Dance 3pm
February 14th: ESBMM 3:15pm
February 15th: 5-Week Grades Due
February 16th: PHBAO Student-Led Conferences 5pm-7pm
February 17th: Minimum Day 12:49pm Dismissal
February 17th: UCLA Delson Scholars Presentation 8am-11am
February 20th: Presidents' Day - No School
February 23rd: Period by Period NIW Prep
February 23rd: GATE/SAS Parent Meeting 5-6pm
February 24th: Earthquake/Fire Drill (Advisory)
Ongoing Events:
Mon. Early Dismissal 1:24pm
Tues., Wed., Thurs.6th-Gr. Virtual Tutoring Support (01/17-06/01)
Tues., Wed., Thurs. ELD After School Support
Tues. / Thurs. ELA/Math Support Program
Wellness Wednesdays (once a month)
Thurs. Study Buddies
Thurs. Parent Center: Exercise & Relaxing (8:30-9am) Ongoing
Thurs. Parent Center: Reading Circle (9:30-11:00am) Ongoing
Fri. Parent Workshop: Resilient Families (01/20-03/24)
Sat. Enrichment Program (8-12pm) Feb 4, 11, 25 and Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 (7 Saturdays)
Sat. Jaime Escalante Math Program (9-12pm) (Feb 11 to Mar. 25 Tues., Wed, Thurs. & Sat.)

WHY CHOOSE NIMITZ MIDDLE SCHOOL?

What does Chester W. Nimitz Middle School offers?
Vision:
“Nimitz Empowers Students with an Equitable Education in a Safe Environment to be Future Ready”
Students are recognized academically as Captains and Admirals
Students receive Awards and Recognitions for Citizenship
Restorative Justice practices empowers students
Capturing Kids Hearts Protocols support students social-emotional
Agendas/planners are provided to all students
Student-led Conferences support students voice
Students remain in the same Advisory class for 3 years
Do you know there are three Academies at Nimitz?
- AVID Academy
- SAS/Gifted
- STEM Magnet
What does each Academy offer?
- College Culture and Awareness
- WICOR Strategies
- Focus-Note Taking
- College Advisory/Speakers Fridays
- College/Museum Field Trips
- Yearly College Fair
- Genius Hour
- 6th Grade-Walk Through the Ancient World
- GATE Certified/ 16 hr professional development
- Fun Friday
- 40 Book Challenge
- Pre-AP Social Studies
- Academy Awards
- Robotics/Coding
- STEM related Field Trips
- Multimedia
- Honor/Accelerated Courses
- NBC/GATE Certified Teacher
Academy Tee-Shirts in the Students Store for Sale








SCHOOL GOALS
- Move to -35 Distance From Standard (DFS) in ELA
- Move to -90 Distance From Standard (DFS) in Math
- Increase English Learner Reclassification to 25%
- Increase staff attendance to 88% and decrease student chronic absenteeism to 20%



Support Program Dates
- Tues.-Thurs. Tutored by Teachers now until June 1st, 2023
- Saturday Enrichment- 8 Sessions on January 28, February 4, 11, 25 and March 4, 11, 18, 25
- Reclassification Intervention- January 31-March 9 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 3-4
- Tues.-Thurs. Spring 2023 After School ELA/MATH Support 3/14-16, 21-24, 28-30, 4/11-13, 18-21, 25-27
- Jaime Escalante Program- February 11 to March 25 T, W, Th and Saturdays
Chronic Absenteeism Goal is to decrease to 33.42% (Red)


STAFF SUPPORT
- Every Monday PD After school (Schoolwide, Department, PLC and Academy time)
- Weekly iTeam meetings
- ILT Retreats (3 X year)
- Monthly Nimitz Instructional Walks - period by period PD
- Nimitz after school PD
- Region East and LAUSD DOI PD
- Capturing Kids Heart, UnboundED, PowerMyLearning Training and Coaching
Counselor Contacts 6th grade - Ms. Esparza (323) 887-5431- mesparza@lausd.net 7th grade - Ms. Rodriguez (323) 887-5434 - @lausd.net (A-L) 7th grade -Ms. Aguayo (323) 887-5417 laura.aguayo@lausd.net (M-Z) 8th grade - Ms. Gutierrez (323) 887-5435 - seg9556@lausd.net Diploma Program PSA- Ms. Lin (323) 887-1130 kuanyin.lin@lausd.net | School Offices Attendance Office (323) 887-5422 Library (323) 887-5428 Main Office (323) 887-5400 Magnet Office (323) 887-5484 Nurse Office (323) 887-5412 Parent Center (323) 887-5482 Special Education Office (323) 887-5415 Student Store (323) 887-5456 Title 1 Office (323) 887-5477 Woodcraft Ranger Office (323) 887-1242 | Support StaffMs. Rosales, Data and Testing Coordinator Ms. Lin, A-G Diploma PSA Counselor Mr. Gin, Bridge Coordinator (323) 887-5415Mr. Najjar, TSP Coordinator (323) 887-5477 Ms. Ramirez, Magnet Coordinator (323) 887-5484 Ms. Escajeda, Parent Liaison (323) 887-5482 Ms. Moran and Dr. Lara, PSW (323) 887-5468 Mr. Guerrero, Psychologist (323) 887-5458 |
Counselor Contacts
7th grade - Ms. Rodriguez (323) 887-5434 - @lausd.net (A-L)
7th grade -Ms. Aguayo (323) 887-5417 laura.aguayo@lausd.net (M-Z)
8th grade - Ms. Gutierrez (323) 887-5435 - seg9556@lausd.net
Diploma Program PSA- Ms. Lin (323) 887-1130 kuanyin.lin@lausd.net
School Offices
Library (323) 887-5428
Main Office (323) 887-5400
Magnet Office (323) 887-5484
Nurse Office (323) 887-5412
Parent Center (323) 887-5482
Special Education Office (323) 887-5415
Student Store (323) 887-5456
Title 1 Office (323) 887-5477
Woodcraft Ranger Office (323) 887-1242
Support Staff
Ms. Rosales, Data and Testing Coordinator
Ms. Lin, A-G Diploma PSA Counselor
Mr. Gin, Bridge Coordinator (323) 887-5415Mr. Najjar, TSP Coordinator (323) 887-5477
Ms. Ramirez, Magnet Coordinator (323) 887-5484
Ms. Escajeda, Parent Liaison (323) 887-5482
Ms. Moran and Dr. Lara, PSW (323) 887-5468
Mr. Guerrero, Psychologist (323) 887-5458
Green = Excellent Attendance, Yellow = Basic Attendance, Red = Chronic Attendance