The Gompers GATOR Bulletin 5/18-22
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Dear Gompers Families,
This week is Classified Employee Appreciation Week....we have some amazing classified staff who do so much to support our schools' success. We thank you Custodial, Recreation, Cafeteria, and Office Teams for ensuring our school runs great..we couldn't do it without you!
As we start winding down there are a lot of questions about Fall 2020.
1. Our district-level office is still designing a continuum of options for students for Fall 2020 and what it might look like and sound like in daily application. I have attached below the Superintendent's; latest message regarding "where we are" with updates for Fall 2020. Additionally, please note as the district develops possible implementation plans for Fall 2020, stakeholder input from parents'families and students will be gathered to gain a greater perspective on our new normal for schooling. Stakeholder input will come via a survey, please be on the lookout for the survey and provide your input.
2. Office staff will return to work on May 26. The office will only be available to the public by appointment.
3. Attached please find the schedule for the return of books and pick up of belongings: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XvBY6HSF1Hvy4euN0xw-GPd5ZU9IwuoS3m43I6boEms/edit?usp=sharing
4. Summer School & Summer Activities
No in-person summer school, sports, or student gatherings/activities. Some intervention opportunities will be offered virtually for ES and Middle School students. Ms. Frank, the counselor will be your direct contact related to summer learning support for your child: mfank@lbschools.net
5. Start of 2020-2021
The first day of the school year is September 1st for students ***The instructional day will not be “business as usual”***
6. Summer Meal service
-The City of LB Parks & Recreation Department will be taking over meal distribution efforts through summer park locations, beginning June 15th. This follows our annual partnership with the City of Long Beach (specific Locations will be given)
Questions or concerns, please contact me.
Stay well and safe!
Respectfully - Dr. Miller
Contacting or Communication to the School/Office
or email jdonahue1@lbschools.net or dmyersmiller@lbschools.net
Kindergarten Enrollment is HERE...please ensure your child is enrolled: 9 to 3:00 (Full Day)
*If you have children 5 years old, (or will be 5 by September 1st, 2020), they are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten for the 2020 -21 school year.
*Students whose birthdate is between September 2 – December 2, 2015, are eligible for the Transitional Kindergarten Program (TK)
*Remember that your child must:
« Live within the Gompers area
- OR -
« Have an approved *School of Choice Application at Gompers
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All new enrollment will be submitted online, through ParentVue only. You will be asked to bring the following documents with you at the time of your appointment:
« Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate or Passport
« Immunization Records (must be up-to-date at the time of appointment)
« 2 Proofs of Address (Utility Bill, Rental Agreement or Receipt, Government Correspondence)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Jeanette, Enrollment Clerk(sub)Meal Service all 3 meals: Gompers is serving: 11:30 - 12:30
5th to 6th - Acceptances to Middle School
Important Dates:
- April 24-May 8: Families may appeal an assignment in the online application via ParentVue
- Families will appeal directly with the MS Choice Team by completing a Google Form embedded in the online application.
- May 22: Families will be notified of the appeal outcome (granted/denied) via SchoolMessenger email/text. The outcome can also be viewed in the online application via ParentVue.
Parent questions can be referred to the MS Choice Team:
- Helpline at 562-997-8306 ( we return calls within 1 business day),
- or MSChoicehelp@lbschools.net
PUMP, Up the SPIRIT, GATORNATION!!!!
Dr. Miller"chomps/chats" it up with Gators - Principal and Student Chat - 5/21 @12:30pm
Dr. Miller wants to check in with her GATORS and invites you to a Thursday afternoon, online chat.
1. Join the Google Classroom: Class code: m4ex37q
2. Meet link
https://meet.google.com/lookup/fvedwc62fu
3. Google "online" Etiquette applies to all students who participate
Last Callllll....Please, please, send photos for the yearbook any "pics" activities w/Gomper Gators
Celebrating the 8th grade Class of 2020 - We are proud of your accomplishments
As you know, all EOY "face to face" planned activities have been canceled due to COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines for public gathering. However, we have we will still celebrate and provide our 8th-grade students as they have reached a milestone and are matriculating to high school.
Please calendar the following:
Drive-By - Pick Up CONGRATULATORY YARD Signs - 5/22 (1:30-4:00 - see email 4 schedules)
Balloon Arch & 2020 StageSetUp - Photo 'Opportunity" - (TBA - most likely on Jun 8)
"Virtual" Promotion Ceremony - 5/10 @ 10:00 (More specifics to watch/view forthcoming)
PIckUp up medals/awards, grade reports, and promotion picture and certificate:
P-Z only 12:00-1:30
A-G only1:30-3:00
H-O only 3:00-4:30
Enter the code - 1015724795224175
Enter your Information to ship and purchase
8th Grade Health Survey Needed ASAP for HS
In preparation of their promotion to high school, I am asking that you please complete and return the attached one-page health update to be returned to the attention of the School Nurse by May 25th. My preference is that it is returned via email to: TSmolin@LBSchools.net. If you are not able to return as an attachment via email, alternative methods are: fax to 888-749-2220 or send via regular US Postal Service to: Gompers K-8, Attention School Nurse, 5206 Briercrest Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90713.Health Update_English.pdf Health Update_Spanish.pdf
Teresa Smolin, LBUSD Credentialed School Nurse
E-Fax: 888-749-2220
6th Grade Parents - TDAP Booster is needed, ASAP!!!!
- Per state of California, all students entering 7th grade must have a Tdap vaccination on file with their enrolled school.
- Students that do not have their Tdap vaccination on file will not receive a 7th-grade schedule.
SSC Meeting - June 2 @ 3:00pm - "virtual"
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88409780584?pwd=UVdQQWF3cE5HcWEwblJoNWZaTnRydz09
Meeting ID: 884 0978 0584
Password: 8FEeq2
Upcoming Events....
5/20 - LBUSD Board of Education Meeting
5/21 - Dr. Miller "Student and Principal" Virtual Chat
5/25 - No School - Memorial Day!
5/29 - Virtual - May - Student of the Month "select student
June 2020
6/1- 4 - Return of Books and PickUp of Personal Belonging (see schedules)
6/2 - SSC Meeting
6/5 - Virtual - EOY Awards Celebration (1-4) & (6-7)
6/10 - 8th Grade Promotion "virtual" (More specific details to come)
6/11 - Kinder Celebration @ (virtual ) 5th Celebration @ (virtual)