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FREE Education + Communication = A Better Nation ® Covering the Long Beach Unified School District VO LUME 14, IssUE 108 www.SchoolNewsRollCall.com MAY —AUGUST 2013 SUPERINTENDENT N ext Generation of Leaders Schools Rank Highly By Douglas P. Haubert In National Reports City Prosecutor America needs a new generation Recent weeks of leaders. No democracy can thrive have brought a without having youth ready, willing, whirlwind of well- and able to step forward as the next deserved recognition generation of leaders. Leadership for our high schools, comes in many different forms – as Newsweek, the not just serving in elective office, Christopher J. Washington Post, and Steinhauser but serving as heads of industry, U.S. News and World innovators and entrepreneurs. Report have all ranked our schools highly. Where will we find the next The Washington Post’s list of generation of leaders? At this the nation’s most challenging high moment, almost certainly those schools includes seven schools in the future leaders are attending local Long Beach Unified School District. schools right here in Long Beach. The 2013 rankings include schools that That is why Long Beach’s Rotary surpass 91 percent of other high schools Club started Camp Enterprise, a nationwide in terms of their ability to five day leadership program for local offer rigorous college prep courses. high school students held each year The Post divides the number of at Camp Oakes near Big Bear, and a Advanced Placement, International few weeks ago 60 LBUSD students Baccalaureate or other college-level returned from the camp. tests a school gave in 2012 by the As camp began, the students number of graduating seniors. Only Rotary Club of Long Beach promotes youth leadership development at its annual Camp Enterprise. See CITY PROSECUTOR • Page 27 See SUPERINTENDENT • Page 26 BDOAR OF EDUCATION Responsible Pet Owners After-School Programs Hire-a-Youth Program Small Learning As the days get Supporting our I recently kicked-off Communities longer and summer youth through after the Summer Hire-a- afford our high approaches, more school programs is Youth program and it school students the families are spending incredibly important reminded me of my opportunity to learn time outside, often to maintain an safe own first summer required courses with their four-legged well educated city. job. I learned a trade, within a specific family members, their Currently, the City put in a full day’s area of focus. With dogs. It’s good to take of Long Beach Parks work and received my Diana Linked Learning, Michael Noll your dog for a walk or Dr. Robert and Recreation Bob Foster first paycheck. Most Craighead students follow Mayor to a park, but there are Garcia Department offers Mayor importantly, I learned Member City of Signal Hill Vice Mayor City of Long Beach industry-themed some important things City of Long Beach free, non-custodial good work habits that pathways in a wide range of fields. to remember so your dog is safe and and Joint Use after school programs have lasted me a lifetime. Summer Pathways engage students through your experience is enjoyable. It is Committee Member throughout 24 parks jobs are often the first time young their interests preparing them for also important to remember that around the City to people step into the workforce and the demands of college and the caring for a pet is a big responsibility, youth participants from 5-12 years gain invaluable experience. The workforce. The combination of so here are some reminders about old. The hours of operation vary Pacific Gateway, our region’s public Small Learning Communities and how you can enjoy your furry friend at each park site, but are offered workforce agency, offers programs Linked Learning provides a high and be sure your pet and your Monday through Friday for three to assist our Long Beach youth with school experience rich in rigor and community stay healthy and safe. hours after school. summertime jobs as well as a year- real-world experience tailor-made Common sense tells most Our dedicated recreation staff round internship program. for diverse interests and career people that leaving their pet for an offer homework assistance, arts & By placing them in temporary aspirations. extended period of time inside a crafts, games, fitness, tournaments summer jobs, the Summer See BOARD OF EDUCATION • Page 26 See CITY OF SIGNAL HILL • Page 27 See CITY OF LONG BEACH • Page 27 See CITY OF LONG BEACH • Page 26 Inside:Schools pages 6—11, 18—25 • Long Beach Education Foundation page 3 • CSULB page 5 pages 12—17 Friends of Long Beach Animals page 2 • Financial Tips, Real Estate Matters page 4 Contest page 16 Friends of Long Beach Animals 3815 Atlantic Ave., Suite 4, Long Beach, CA 90807 • 562/988-7647 • www.folba.org ® Education + Communication = A Better Nation www.schoolnewsrollcall.com W alking Your Dog Safely Covering the By Miriam Yarden, B.Sc., MS, APDT LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT You are walking your dog daily for exercise for both of you—a most enjoyable Netragrednik Neta Madison activity and a necessary one. Or it should be, but there are instances when FOUNDER/PUBLISHER: Kay Coop 562/493-3193 • [email protected] this enjoyable walk can become irksome, annoying and, at times, downright Kay Coop Founder / Publisher ADN VERTISI G SALES: Heidi Guiol dangerous. And the cause of all these are—believe it or not—other owners 562/493-3193 • Fax: 562/430-8063 walking their dogs carelessly, irresponsibly and illegally. They walk their dogs [email protected] off leash! They don’t control their dogs! They think they know your dog better CONTENT COORDINATOR: Barbra Longiny COP Y EDITORS: than you do! Home Lisa Brock, Kate Karp & Anna Zappia Have you heard them say, “My dog loves all dogs” or “My dog is off leash but CONTRIBUTING CARTOONIST: never leaves my side?” Or do they just come up and bend down to pet your dog Room Netragrednik by Neta Madison without your permission because “all dogs love me?” The next thing is a serious 562/493-3193 P.B. & Chim by Robin Auwerd GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Laura Brune dogfight that will injure the dogs and you when you attempt to separate them. [email protected] It seems this school year went Now you have the pain and suffering of your companion, a hefty veterinary by quickly. Congratulations to the bill, and possibly medical care for you! And where are “they?” Disappeared, left LBUSD as they continue to receive the scene, blaming your dog, or giving you the famous “dogs do that” (no, they @SchoolNewsRC accolades with high academic don’t!) and refusing to take responsibility for walking their dog illegally because You can now rankings. The Board of Education SchoolNewsRollCall launch our it is, indeed, against the law to have your dog off your property without a leash. Web APP to your article on page 1 discusses Small SmartPhone from Cross the street if your pet shows any nervousness, apprehension or stress. our web site Learning Communities and Linked Change your route to avoid such owners, and if necessary, point out in no Learning. The terminalogy has SCHOOL NEWS ROLL CALL, LLC uncertain terms that you do not wish them to meet. If they are insulted, so be it. certainly changed throughout the P.O. Box 728, Seal Beach, CA 90740 The choice between them being insulted and you avoiding injury and expense 562/493-3193 years, but the focus of academic and sometimes even frivolous lawsuits is obvious. www.schoolnewsrollcall.com success remains the same. Copyright © 2006, School News Roll Call, LLC Happy walkies, everyone! 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Jeff was born and raised in Long Beach, Our little purple shack a dancer graduating from Woodrow Wilson offers big bold flavors without High School in 1972 and continued Mexican Tortas and American Melts being one! his education at LBCC. Holder of Lunch delivery for businesses undergraduate and graduate degrees and schools Judy Seal from USC Annenberg, Fellenzer has Enjoy locally farmed greens in Executive Director been faculty adviser for the USC Sports our salads Brand New Studio!!! Business Assn. and professor for the last 23 years. Vegan/vegetarian options High energy, NO impact, Jeff C. Fellenzer He is the son of one of LBUSD’s finest educators barre workout, light weights, Suzanne (Sue) B. Fellenzer. Sue Fellenzer served LBUSD for over 50 years, the Delivery Available continual fat-burning motion, last 20 years as a principal. Jeff joined the Board of the Long Beach Education professional trained instructors, Foundation soon after his mother passed away in January 2002 after a sudden to LBUSD Schools (min. 5 orders) classes for all levels of fitness! illness.