Lynwood Unified to Launch STEAM Tinker Labs at 18 Schools
Lynwood Unified is launching science, technology, engineering, arts and technology (STEAM) tinker labs at its 18 schools this fall, allowing students to explore inventions and think creatively. Each school will design its own space dedicated to pursuing science and technology. The program will feature robotics, video production, coding and other hands-on curriculum to challenge students to think critically. The labs are set to launch on Monday, Oct. 1.
Lincoln Elementary School fifth-grader Leonardo Ramirez was appointed the city’s “Kid Mayor” for the month of September during a City Council meeting on Sept. 4. Lynwood Mayor Jose Solache created the “Kid Mayor” program to inspire young people to get involved in public service. Ramirez received $400 toward his college education and will be invited to city-sponsored events during September.
More than 75 Lynwood Unified students excitedly received new backpacks on Aug. 25 when they were gifted with packs stuffed with school supplies during California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon’s annual Backpack Giveaway. The District’s YouthAct Club worked with Rendon’s office to select more than 75 students from Lugo and Roosevelt elementary schools and one from Hosler Middle School to receive the new backpacks during a presentation at the Southgate Girls Club House.
Lynwood Unified has expanded its internationally influential Building Relationships and Inspiring Dialogue through Global Exchange (BRIDGE) Theatre Project to include Firebaugh High School drama students, who will exchange short plays and performances with students in other countries. The BRIDGE program was previously offered to students in grades four through eight. In July, two graduates of Cesar Chavez Middle School performed at an arts festival in Rwanda as part of the program.
Lynwood Unified School District is welcoming back more than 15,000 students to its campuses with increased technology and expanded programs that will boost student success. The District will give students increased college access through the College Promise partnership between LUSD and Compton College, which will provide graduates with priority registration, guaranteed admission, financial aid assistance and programs to help with college readiness starting with the high school graduating class of 2019.The District’s high schools will have new leadership as Ana Gonzalez takes the helm as principal of Lynwood High while Bambi Smith assumes the post at Firebaugh High School.
Lynwood Unified staff members received new training and discussed site initiatives in preparation for the new school year during a three-day professional development Aug. 14-16 at Firebaugh High School. Teachers of all grades and staff members met to solidify school culture, review data and strategize for the year. The event reviewed programs like Advancement Via Individual Determination and the new Journeys reading program.
Lynwood Unified Staff to Prepare for Year with Superintendent’s Address
More than 1,000 Lynwood Unified staff members will come together for a superintendent’s address that will celebrate the District’s successes and address challenges for the 2018-19 year on Monday, Aug. 20 at Lynwood High School, 4050 E Imperial Hwy., Lynwood. Superintendent Gudiel R. Crosthwaite will address attendees alongside students and members of the Board of Education.
More than 55 students from Firebaugh, Lynwood, Vista high schools and Pathway Independent Studies received their diplomas during a summer commencement ceremony. Lynwood Unified Superintendent Gudiel R. Crosthwaite addressed the graduates who added to the District’s 2018 graduation total of around 1,000 students.
Lynwood High School Band to Showcase at SELA Arts Festival
The Lynwood High School band will perform alongside local musical artists at the annual Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) Arts Festival from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at the L.A. River Channel, 5400 Monroe Ave., South Gate. The event celebrates arts and culture in the region, and will include theater, dance and food.
Lynwood Unified School District’s Equity Department completed a second successful year of inspiring students while fostering equality and participating in more than 40 events. Led by director Dr. Patricia Brent-Sanco, the Equity Department partnered with the National College Resources Foundation’s Movement Program, which employs peer advisers to improve classroom performance. All Lynwood, Firebaugh and Vista high school students in the program improved their grades. Photos are available.
