Passionate Lynwood High Engineering Teacher Celebrated
A steadfast source of inspiration for students at Lynwood Unified, Christian Munguia was selected as an exceptional teacher for Univision's "Maestros de Impacto" segment. Munguia, several LHS students and Principal Carlos Zaragoza were interviewed for the segment, which is scheduled to air between 6 and 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1. As a lead teacher, Munguia has been instrumental in developing Lynwood High's innovative Engineering Pathway, which offers high-quality instruction that prepares students for college and careers. The pathway offers students who take engineering design courses at LHS the opportunity to earn professional certificates and college credits through a partnership with Cerritos College. Munguia was LUSD's Teacher of the Year in 2015.
Lynwood Unified Partners with Community for Health Fair Event
Lynwood Unified has teamed with community health organizations to provide families, students and community members with information about services offered by Covered California before the program’s open enrollment period ends Monday, Feb. 1. The fair will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 at Plaza Mexico, 3100 E. Imperial Hwy., Lynwood. LUSD Board members, staff and teachers as well as Lynwood city officials, local elected officials and the president of Covered California will be present. More than 40 vendors will attend, including Blue Shield, Covered California, Health Net, UCLA, L.A. County Food Bank and the American Diabetes Association.
Area School Districts Remain Open on Dec. 15, 2015
While there has been an action taken by Los Angeles Unified School District leaders to close schools out of an abundance of caution based on a threat made specifically to LAUSD schools, the following school districts are in session and are urging parents to send their students to school to maintain instructional continuity: Azusa Unified; Baldwin Park Unified; Bassett Unified; Bellflower Unified; Little Lake City; Lynwood Unified; Montebello Unified; Norwalk-La Mirada Unified; Pomona Unified; Santa Monica-Malibu Unified; Whittier Union High. As always, student safety is the first priority and all standard safety measures will be employed by school personnel.
Lynwood Unified Swears-in Officers to Reorganized Board of Education
Follow-up Story: Re-elected Lynwood Unified Board of Education members Maria G. Lopez, Gary Hardie, Jr. and Briseida Gonzalez took their oaths of office at a special reorganization meeting on Dec. 8. Lopez was recognized for her year of service as board president. Board member Alma-Delia Renteria was elected president for 2016, Alfonso Morales was named vice president and Hardie assumed the post of clerk. Photos are available
Lynwood Unified School District on Dec. 1 debuted a redesigned website as part of an ongoing technological evolution that includes upgrading instructional curriculum, classroom tools and campuses. The redesign includes a modernized homepage; additional content areas for news, features and events; updated search and directory functions; ease of access to helpful resources and services; and effective connectivity to individual school websites, which will be redesigned as well. With more than 700,000 page views and 5,000 unique visits in the past year, the site plays a key role in communication among the Lynwood community.
Follow-up Story: Hundreds of Falcon students – along with Firebaugh High School parents and alumni, Lynwood Unified board members, faculty and administrators – were bused to Los Angeles Historic Park, MacArthur Park and Skid Row on Thanksgiving morning to deliver clothes, care packages and food to the homeless. With the help of Firebaugh's ASB, a charity drive gathered food, blankets and clothing. Interest amassed and a GoFundMe page was created, generating $1,500 in the first two days. More than $6,500 was raised for the event.
Follow-up Story: Lynwood Unified’s Inaugural Tech Fair, held Dec. 16 at Firebaugh High School, offered students, parents and community members a chance to meet District tech partners and engage in a Tech Learning Lab, while recognizing students for taking part in December’s Hour of Code event. The fair illustrates the District’s commitment to digital and technological education. Featured exhibitors and breakout session leaders included Microsoft, Aeries, Acer, Airwolf 3D, Intel, Naviance and Shmoop, among others. Parents and students were invited to learn about the digital tools and products used in District classrooms. LUSD’s own cutting-edge Career Technical Education Pathways also provided information about courses and real-world experience opportunities.
Lynwood Unified Adopts Wellness Policy, Opens New Gym for Employees
Follow-up Story: Lynwood Unified celebrated the opening of a new employee gym with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 27 at the District office. The gym is part of an effort to promote health and wellness for students and staff and includes treadmills, elliptical machines, weights and ropes. Employees can also participate in group fitness courses with an instructor at no charge. Lynwood Unified’s Board of Education also implemented a District-wide policy emphasizing healthy food choices, fitness and community partnerships at its Board meeting.
Parents of students at Lynwood Unified's Firebaugh High School are asking for support from local individuals, groups and businesses to sponsor their fourth annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration – the largest Hispanic celebration in the United States – to be held Monday, Nov. 2 on campus. El Dia de los Muertos honors the dead with festivals and lively celebrations. The holiday has increasingly become part of the educational curricula of many U.S. schools and universities. During Firebaugh High School’s event, parents will be joined by students, staff and members of the community to create artwork that will honor deceased loved ones. The school is seeking sponsors to help cover the costs of materials that will be needed for the artwork and snacks.
MIT Admissions Representatives Visit Lynwood High Schools
The Director and Assistant Director of Admissions for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology talked with Lynwood and Firebaugh high school students on Sept. 30 about college life, financial aid and MIT areas of study. The duo highlighted Firebaugh High alum Maritsa Negrete, who is in her senior year in MIT’s aerospace engineering program. Representatives from the University of California, San Diego and Chapman University also recently visited the high schools. Photos are available.
