.John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD accepted @LBUSDLongfellow #HalloweenCostumeChallenge! Our theme - #FreedomOfChoice as we expressed individual & team costumes groups! Our Admin Team choose something really “scary,” testing & assessments! #ProudToBeLBUSD @LongbeachUSD Jill Baker, Ed.D. Juan M. Benitez

Check this out John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD community! We want to hear your voice! #ProudToBeLBUSD Councilwoman Suely Saro Juan M. Benitez Chan Hopson Angel Mikaele (she/her) AOC7 DAYS Long Beach LBSU Athletics CSULB Arts Flourishing Families LB Everytable @LBUSDFRC @LBUSDALLIN Help Me Help You American University of Health Sciences

.John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD 1st & 4th gr. teams engaged in PLC work to improve practice & student outcomes for writing. They deepened their understanding, commitment & collective efficacy in support of excellence & equity for our Ss. #ProudToBeLBUSD Jill Baker, Ed.D. Juan M. Benitez Douglas Fisher

Happy School Psychologist week! Thank you to our schools psychologist Gabriella Tutson John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD and David Esparza @AlvaradoLbusd we appreciate all you do for our students. DJespersen Angel Mikaele (she/her) @Cheryl3Huber @LongbeachUSD

Grateful for our continuing partnership with Chan Hopson & Khmer Parent Association! Thank you for supporting our John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD Family Gratitude Potluck! #ProudToBeLBUSD

Let’s go Washington Football! Rooting for another Pac-12 Conference bowl win! #valeroalamobowl #GoHuskies @AndyFeeUW Washington Athletics University of Washington

.John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD Community, check this out! We want to hear your voice and get your input on for the K-12 Cambodian Genocide Model Curriculum. Please join us for these engagement sessions! @LongbeachUSD Jill Baker, Ed.D. Juan M. Benitez

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Grateful for uplifting John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD Khmer community voices during tonight’s engagement sessions for the K-12 Cambodian Curriculum. TY for your input, perspectives, stories & cultural wealth you brought into the room. #ProudToBeLBUSD Jill Baker, Ed.D. Juan M. Benitez @LongbeachUSD

.John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD & greater @LongbeachUSD check out this opportunity to celebrate #LunarNewYear & add your voice to our Vision 2035 efforts! Your input matters to LBUSD’s strategic planning initiative! #ProudToBeLBUSD Jill Baker, Ed.D. Juan M. Benitez Angel Mikaele (she/her)

Grateful for @vavasuy supporting, coaching & modeling science John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD! TY 4th & 5th grade teams for your planning & reflection on ways to integrate Amplify lessons w/ @LBUSD_ElemELA unit sequence & focusing on cognitive engagement! #ProudToBeLBUSD Jill Baker, Ed.D. Juan M. Benitez

Check this out John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD community! Please join us to celebrate the #LunarNewYear & have an opportunity for your input on @LongbeachUSD’s Vision 2035 efforts! Many of our community partners will be there to share info too! #ProudToBeLBUSD Jill Baker, Ed.D. Juan M. Benitez

.John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD staff engaged in exploring drafts of graduate, adult & system portraits & providing feedback for @LongbeachUSD’s Vision 2035 efforts! TY for your active participation & voice in this process! #ProudToBeLBUSD Jill Baker, Ed.D. Juan M. Benitez Angel Mikaele (she/her) @LBUSDEngage

TY John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD & greater @LongbeachUSD community for coming together, engaging dialogue & providing feedback during our Vision 2035 session today. Grateful to hear, see & elevate your voice in support of our strategic plan & future! #ProudToBeLBUSD Jill Baker, Ed.D. Juan M. Benitez

So great for whittier’s LBUSD Female Leadership Academy & Khmer After School Language Class to participate in the Cambodia Town’s 15th Annual Parade & Cultural Festival! Community partnerships matter! #ProudToBeLBUSD Jill Baker, Ed.D. Juan M. Benitez Councilwoman Suely Saro Chan Hopson Angel Mikaele (she/her)

Grateful Wilson High School Young Black Scholars starting a partnership w/ John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD YBS! The connection, excitement & mentoring has inspired our Ss. Student voice & agency matters! #ProudToBeLBUSD Jill Baker, Ed.D. Juan M. Benitez @SuzanneCaverly Ngọc Nguyễn (she/her) Angel Mikaele (she/her) @LongbeachUSD

Celebrating John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD teachers all week! Appreciate all you do for our students! Grateful for your work as the #1 factor impacting student success every day! Recognition continues tomorrow w/ a full service coffee, tea & sweets bar! #ProudToBeLBUSD Jill Baker, Ed.D. Juan M. Benitez

Congratulations to John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD Gabriella Tutson on receiving @LongbeachUSD School Psychologist of the Year! She is beyond deserving of it for all she does for students, families, staff & community! #ProudToBeLBUSD Jill Baker, Ed.D. Juan M. Benitez Erin M. Simon, Ed.D. LBUSD Angel Mikaele (she/her)

She’s amazing! #ProudToBeLBUSD #TheWhittierWay

Congratulations to Angel Mikaele (she/her)! The John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD community is fortunate to have you leading going forward & a future that includes #CADistinguishedSchools! Equity & Excellence @ the ❤️ #TheWhittierWay @LongbeachUSD Jill Baker, Ed.D. Juan M. Benitez #mambamentality