The LPS-Richmond

PUMA Newsletter
Go Pumas!!!
NOVEMBER 2009 Issue 1, Volume 2
ADMINISTRATION:
Shawn Benjamin: Principal Note from the Principal
Jesse Madway: Dean of Students
Dear Families,
Leroy Gaines: Academic Dean
Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year. We are excited to continue our
Shree Ram: Intervention Counselor
Julia Hollinger: Curriculum Coach
work in preparing our students for college and life beyond high school. As
Ximena Montes: School Manager
you know, this is a very big responsibility and one that we do not take lightly.
Sara Wolfe: Enrollment & Outreach We believe our parents are a key part of the process and we look forward
Andy Hatcher: Campus Supervisor to serving you and working with you throughout the school year. The more
Vanessa Barrios: College Counselor involved you can be with your child's education, whether this is making sure
they are doing their homework to attending school to passing all of their
classes, the more successful your student will be at LPS Richmond and in
TEACHERS:
college.
Vinicio Merlino: Biology
John Mullen: Chemistry
CJ Cretien: Physics A new aspect of our school this year is that students will be receiving final
Peter Baer: English grades at the end of the semester. A student will have 2 final grades of
Van Lac: English record, one for the fall semester and one for the spring. The first semester
Lizzy Gore: English ends on January 23rd and the other on June 10th. You will receive your
Sara Frymore: English child's grades in the mail 4 times a year during the week of October 26,
Sara Wolfe: Academic Leadership January 25, April 12th, and June 11. Please note that the Oct and April
Victor Aguilera: History report cards are progress reports and the January and June ones are final
Adam Kondonijakas: History grades.
Korey Whitfield: Histroy
Arminda King: Math In addition, this year you can access your students' grades anytime on-line
Chris Rozeville: Math if you have computer access. We sent home instructions earlier this year on
Sophia Thomas: Math
how to do this. If you did not receive one, or need help with the process,
Dana Loebman: Math
please contact us in the main office at 510 235 4522.
Josh Cristantiello: Spanish
Julia McKinnon: Spanish
Finally, I look forward to seeing you at our next PGA meeting on December
Felicia Cinquegrana: Art
Kathryn Shirtzer: Resource
7 at 6pm in the cafeteria.
Taylor Garland: Resource / Math
Julie Christensen: Reading Sincerely,
Ms. Benjamin

PGA Announcements Important Dates to Remember!!!!

The Next Parent/Guardian
Association Meeting will be on • Wednesday, November 11: No School
Monday, December 7 at 6pm in • November 26 & 27: Thanksgiving Break! No School
our cafeteria.
• Monday, December 6: PGA Meeting (6:00pm
REMEMBER: When you come,
your child receives a Free Dress
Pass!! For more info visit: www.LPSrichmondpumas.com * phone: 510-235-4522 * Fax: 510-588-4593
 College Column
College Center Updates!
Seniors are in the process of
applying to college! Please
encourage your child and contact me
if you have questions regarding fee
waivers, scholarships, college
applications or if you would like
AB540 information!
Last month I took a couple seniors
to the University of the Pacific for a
campus visit. The trip was a huge
success with the help of Mercedes
Guerra, a LPS parent! I am looking
for parent volunteers to help out
with transportation so that we can
take more students on campus trips!
If you are interested please call me
(510) 235-4522 ext. 407.
Our School Community
The Peer Listening Program at LPS Richmond is beginning again this
Fall. Peer Listeners represent all grade levels and are trained to listen
to their peers discuss personal issues or challenges confidentially
and without judgment. Peer Listening takes place during Advisory
and Enrichment. Our returning Peer Listeners are: Stephanie
Anguiano, Jeanette Munoz, Llanet Perez, Uciel Salazar, and Maria
Salazar. We will be starting the application process and traning in late
October for new Peer Listeners. We look forward to bringing in new
students to join this dedicated group!
Remember, you can now look at your student's grades on the internet, 7
days a week, 24 hours a day. Please call the Main Office and we can give
you the information you need to help you understand how your child is
doing in school.

Every week university and college RICHMiNDS

recruiters visit LPS and provide our
students with campus information!
Please encourage your child to
attend the informational sessions!
The next one is the University of
San Francisco on Monday,
November 9th!
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Save the Date!
Senior Application Blitz – Saturday,
November 14th, 10 am
11th Grade College Night! –
Wednesday, December 2nd, 6:00pm
10th Grade College Night! –
Wednesday, January 13th, 6:00pm
The RICHMINDS after school program started strongly this year. Our
music class in particular is excited about the release of its first CD. Next
year we look forward to offering even more after school classes and clubs.
Practice for boys soccer and girls volleyball will start in the fall also. Stay
tuned for further announcements.
Enrollment Update
• Our 9th
grade class for the 2010-2011 is already filling up
fast. We are almost half way full! If you know an 8th
grader who wants to attend LPS next year, they MUST
turn in an application soon. Please call Ms. Wolfe at 510-
235-4522 ext. 401 for an application.

9th Grade College Night! –

Wednesday, January 27th, 6:00pm We Need Your Support!!!
PLEASE RATE OUR SCHOOL AT:
12th Grade Financial Aid
Workshop! – Saturday, January www.greatschools.net/modperl/browse_school/ca/12278
For more info visit: www.LPSrichmondpumas.com * phone: 510-235-4522 * Fax: 510-588-4593
16th, 10am

College Night and Financial Aid

Workshop are for students and their
parent/guardian!
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