Welcome to a new school year!

To all of our new families, we welcome you to our school. I have the awesome opportunity to serve as Bixby’s new principal. I am excited to be back. Years ago, I was Bixby’s Facilitator and one of the Literacy Specialists. I have been working for Long BeachUnifiedSchool Districtfor more than twenty years. I started as a college aide! I’ve also been a 5^th grade teacher, technology specialist, acting librarian, and vice principal. I am proud to be serving one of the best urban school districts in the country. 

This year several teachers from Buffum will be joining us. We are happy to welcome Ms. Marilyn Woo as our new 2^nd grade teacher.  Mrs. Sandra Myers and Ms. Jeanne Stamper will be our new 4^th grade teachers. Mrs. Barbara Mogan, who hails from Madison, will be our new 5^th grade teacher.  Changes from our current teachers include Mrs. Brach, who worked in the 1/2 combo last year, is returning to kindergarten this year. Ms. Scott will be moving from grade 2 to the grade 1 position. Mrs. Parker, is assuming the 1/2 combination class in her same room. I’m sorry to share that Mrs. Tina Newhard, our grade 4 teacher, will not be returning to Bixby this year.  We all wish her the best in her new endeavors.  We will welcome Ms. Debra Bartling, our new Glee Director, and Ms. Linda Kellogg will serve as our Instrumental Music Teacher.  Ms. Linda King will be our school nurse this year.  Please extend a warm welcome to all of our new staff members. They are all excited about the new school year and would love to have you come by and introduce yourself to them. 

High expectations of behavior and academic excellence for each and every student will continue as a focus for each staff member and for me.  Furthermore, your child’s attendance is extremely important in order to make the best of their educational success at Bixby. We ask that every student be present at school everyday.

100% dress code compliance is also our goal!  Students have lots of options within the dress code guidelines making it easy to follow and maintain compliance.  Spirit wear is available for purchase from P.T.A.  I truly appreciate your support of all school policies, including dress code compliance.  There is a direct correlation between uniform compliance and student achievement.

Our P.T.A. will be a major source of support for us in many ways. I hope that you, who have not been involved in the past, will take on the challenge of becoming an active member of the P.T.A. Also, please stop by the office and fill out a VIPS application so that you are officially able to work on campus and to attend field trips.

You should have all received your 2^nd-5^th grader’s STAR Report and are up to date on their individual progress toward meeting State standards. The majority of our students made very good gains on the STAR tests. We look forward to your partnership again this year as we work together to help students meet their goals.

Thank you all for the support you gave to the Bixby staff last year. I am looking forward to meeting and working with all of Bixby’s wonderful families. Our office staff and administrative team are here to assist you with any questions that you may have about BixbyElementary School. Also, this year we will increase the use of technology to aid us in improving our connection with you via our school website: http://www.lbschools.net/bixby, SchoolLoop, and TELEPARENT as avenues to inform and support you with monitoring the progress of your child’s academic success.

 Working together, parents, teachers and staff, we can and will make a difference in our children’s lives!  “To Proficiency…and Beyond!”

Sincerely, 

Stephanie Jones, Principal 

Dec. 16th - Twin Day

Dress up as twins with a Friend!

Jan. 20th - Crazy Hair Day

Wear your hair "different" - no crazy colors Please

Feb. 10th - Pajama Day

Wear your comfy PJs today

Mar. 2nd - Read Across America Day

Dress as your favorite book character!

- You must have the book with you!

Mar. 16th - Wear Green Day

St. Patrick's Day is tomarrow!

April 18th - Western Family BBQ

May 25th - American Flag Day

Wear Red, White and Blue!

June 1st - Aloha and Crazy Sunglasses Day 

Here are some places to go to get information to help both you and your kindergartener get ready for the first day of school.

Immunization Requirements

LBUSD Parent Guidelines - English

LBUSD Parent Guidelines - Spanish

ABC - Ready to Read

Literacy Activities: What Your Child Learns

Dear Bixby Families,

Student grades are not currently posted on elementary sites.