Page 2 January 24, 2013 Calendar Jefferson Elementary Makes Steady Gains All Cities inglewOOd sAturdAy, JAnuAry 26 thursdAy, JAnuAry 31 By Dylan Little she’d prefer. “That is an area of need--we • An African American Genealogy • Bingo, 4 p.m., Children’s Room, During its meeting last week, the Hawthorne need more support from our parents,” said Workshop, 1 p.m., AC Bilbrew Library, 150 Inglewood Public Library, 101 W. Manchester School Board heard a positive report from Ostensen. “We do as much outreach as E. El Segundo Blvd. For more information Blvd. For more information call (310) 412- Jefferson Elementary School Principal Wendy possible, but I’m sure there is always more call 310-538-3350. 5645. Ostensen on her campus’ rising academic we could be doing.” sundAy JAnuAry 27 sAturdAy, FebruAry 9 performance. She cited the school’s steadily There are some very encouraging signs• Used Oil Recycle/Filter Exchange Event,• St. Catherine Labouré School Open increasing Academic Performance Index (API) from Jefferson that things are improving House, 1-3 p.m., St. Catherine’s, 3846 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Riley Auto Parts, 250 N. Redondo Beach Blvd. For more information Market St. For more information call (562) academically. Ostensen said that the secondscore and also discussed her plans to shore call (310) 324-8732. 944-4766. grade has experienced “dramatic growth.” Inup some deficiencies in areas such as math. thursdAy, JAnuAry 31 OngOing Since 2010, Jefferson’s API scores have the 2010-2011 school year, 57 percent and 66 • Board Of Airport Commissioners • Free ‘Housing Rights Walk In Clinics,’ hovered in the 790s, with its most recent percent of second graders scored proficient To Hold Special Session On Lax Specific 1-4 p.m., Inglewood Library, Lecture Hall, score being 794. However, Ostensen’s goal or advanced on the language arts and math Plan Amendment Study, 9:30 a.m., Samuel 101 W. Manchester Blvd. Every second has been (and still is) to achieve an 800 or portions of the CST respectively. This year Greenberg Board Room of the Clifton A. and fourth Tuesday of the month. For more higher score, which would place Jefferson in those numbers are up to 75 percent in Moore Administration Building at LAX, One information call Geraldine Noguera at (800) the ranks of the district’s higher performing language arts and 74 percent in math, which World Way. For additional information contact 477-5977 extension #27. elementary schools such as Ramona and Zela- means Jefferson leads the district in those Larry Rolon at (424) 646-5005 LRolon@ • Bright Stars Reading Club Poetry Davis--both of which are just under an 820 two categories for second grade. Ostensen lawa.org. Contest -Theme: Teddy Bears, open to K-8 API score. While progress to an 800 or higher feels this a major achievement for her and sAturdAy, FebruAry 2 students in the greater Los Angeles area. score has been slow, Ostensen believes her her staff. “We are very excited and proud • ‘Jus Movin’ with Marva Black, 1:00 Submission deadline: Jan. 26. For more plan will get the school to it. “We would like of our grade level growth,” said Ostensen. p.m.-3:00 p.m. Yvonne Brathwaite Burke information contact Terri Norwood at to see higher test score growth, but we have Another achievement at Jefferson has Senior and Community Center, 4750 West (310) 673-7323, (310) 880-5964 or info@ a long-term plan in place,” said Ostensen. been a sharp decline in disciplinary actions 62nd. For information call (323) 294-9004. brightstarsreadingclub.com. One area Ostensen is taking a close look at compared with last year. Between September OngOing lAwndAle improving is math. School-wide, the number 1, 2011 and January 10, 2012, there were 14 • Recovery International Meetings are on wednesdAy, JAnuAry 30 of students scoring proficient or advanced suspensions at the school. However, during Fridays, 10:00 a.m. at the South Bay Mental • Lawndale Community Sheriff ’s on the California Standardized Test (CST) that same period this year there has been Health Center, 2311 El Segundo Blvd. For Symposium, 6-8 p.m., Centinela Valley Center has fallen from 56.6 percent to 54.5 percent, only one. Fewer suspensions should translate more information call Deanna at (310) 512- For The Arts, 14901 Inglewood Ave. For more with the majority of those losses happening into better test scores, as more students are 8112. info call Deputy Thompson at (310) 219-2750. in third and fifth grade. Ostensen believes in the classroom and not being distractedOingOngrneOwthAh tuesdAy, FebruAry 12 • Lawndale Certified Farmer’s Market, 2-7 that improving math will greatly impact by bad behavior. “We all know discipline • City Council Meeting Council and p.m., every Wed. on the lawn of the Lawndale is a factor in how well students do in theJefferson’s academic record. “School-wide Commissions, City Council Chambers, 6- 10 Library, 14615 Burin Ave. classroom--and if they aren’t in the classroom,math needs to improve,” said Ostensen. “It p.m., 4455 W 126th St. For more information • Parks, Recreation and Social Services does have an impact on our test scores.” they aren’t learning,” said Ostensen. “We call (310) 349-2915. Commission looking for South Bay bands for In order to improve students’ math skills, are seeing a dramatic decrease in discipline OngOing Annual Blues and Music Festival in the fall Ostensen has implemented many changes. She problems, which means more students in • Social Security Outreach available for of 2013. For information call (310) 973-3272. has had a math coach working with teachers the classroom.” drop-in assistance, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 2nd • Floral Design Class, 6-7:30 pm, to model lessons and work with special Jefferson’s staff members aren’t the only and 4th Thurs. of each month, except holidays, Boulevard Florist, 14507 Hawthorne Blvd. For projects, and intervention teachers to identify ones anxious to see the school earn an API Hawthorne Library, 12700 Grevillea Ave. For more information call Jenny at (310) 219- and address areas in math that might need score of over 800. The students have made more information call (310) 679-8193. 7600. • more attention. The area with the most room a deal with Ostensen that if they can get a for improvement is number sense. Ostensen high enough score, they can shower her in said that students are struggling in that area, slime. “When we get to 800, these students Classifieds facts” that should allow students more time to 800,’” said Ostensen. “I think we’ll gethave said they want to pour green slimeall over me and I said, ‘Okay, once we getbut her staff is already working to provideadditional instruction in the form of “fast to practice their number knowledge before there this year.” The deadline for Classified Ad submission and payment is Noon on Tuesday to appear in Thursday’s paper. Advertisements must be the test. Teachers have already noticed that Overall, the Board seemed happy with submitted in writing by mail, fax or email. You may pay by cash, check, or credit card (Visa or M/C over the phone). student benchmark scores have improved since Jefferson’s progress. Board member Alexandre Errors: Please check your advertisements immediately. Any corrections and/or changes in an ad must be requested prior to the fol- introducing fast facts. “Number sense is very Monteiro complemented Ostensen for lowing Tuesday deadline in order to receive a credit. A credit will be issued for only the first time the error appears. Multiple runs will heavily weighted,” said Ostensen. “Teachers her work in addressing both the school’s only be credited for the first time the error appears. No credit will be issued for an amount greater than the cost of the advertisement. know if students can master their fast facts, academic issues, with increased coaching you have any doubts about the nature of a company, contact the local office of the Better Business Bureau, (213) 251-9696. Herald they will succeed in number sense.” and intervention, and the discipline concernsIf Beware: Employment offers that suggest guaranteed out-of-state or overseas positions may be deceptive or unethical in nature. 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