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N Perspective - September
LNP LYNWOOD N’ PERSPECTIVE MONTHLY CITY NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SEPTEMBER - VOL.9 - ISSUE 9 - 2015 José Luis Solache Mayor Jimmy Gutierrez Kid Mayor of the Month of August Maria T. Santillan-Beas Mayor Pro Tem Aide Castro Council Member Edwin Hernandez Council Member Salvador Alatorre Council Member Maria Quiñonez City Clerk Yolanda Rodriguez Gonzalez City Treasurer J. Arnoldo Beltrán City Manager INSIDE THIS ISSUE PG. 2 STREET REPAIRS PG. 2 COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS PG. 3 KEEP LYNWOOD CLEAN PG. 5 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FEATURE California is experiencing one of the worst droughts in its history and with Gov. Jerry Brown’s mandate to increase enforcement to prevent wasteful water use in every city in this state, the City of Lynwood and all of its residents - effective now - must start following new water conservation rules and regulations. The rules and regulations have been mailed directly to residents with their utility bills and they were placed in the August edition of this newsletter. While the state is looking at investing in new technologies that would help California save water, cities are looking at ways to educate their residents to do more to save water at home. We may not have 96 million shade balls to share with residents, but the City of Lynwood is kicking off a new campaign this month called “Save Water, Save Us” aimed at educating and encouraging the community as a whole to conserve water both indoors and outdoors. Local legislators are doing the same; encouraging their constituents to save water now, instead of having to pay later. No one is talking about raising water rates yet, but if California as a whole doesn’t step up, water might start costing cities, and the rest of us, more than we ever thought we would have to pay for the precious resource called water. In launching its new “Save Water, Save Us” campaign, the City of Lynwood expects the entire community to comply with its water conservation rules and regulations to prove to the state that it can follow the Governor’s statewide executive order. Within the next couple of months, the entire City will know about the “Save Water, Save Us” campaign and why it is up to all of us to stop taking our H2O for granted. In addition, the City has reserved the right to increase water rates, if necessary. Let’s not wait to get to that point. Let’s pledge to save water now, so that together we can save us. After all, water cools us, cleans us, washes our clothes, refreshes our thirst and keeps us alive. We cannot afford to watch what we need the most go down the drain wastefully. To see a detailed description of the City’s new rules and regulations on water conservation, go to www.lynwood.ca.us. PG. 5 TALENT SHOW NOTICE PG. 6 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CITY CALENDAR PREVIEW SEPT. 19 3RD ANNUAL MYLYNWOOD HEALTHY CITIES 2015 5K/10K RUN/WALK SANTA FE, SPRINGS SAVE WATER, SAVE US SALVE EL AGUA, SÁLVENOS A NOSOTROS UTILITY LATE FEE IN EFFECT EN EFECTO AHORA: IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE CARGOS TARDÍOS PARA CUENTAS DE UTILIDADES ATRASADAS Due to a rise in delinquent utility bills, residents and business owners in the City of Lynwood saw a 10 percent late fee added to their bills starting in April - penalty charges that were approved by the City Council in June 2014 in hopes of decreasing the rise in late payments and curtailing shutoffs. At the Council Meeting on July 7, 2015, the Mayor and the City Council heard some residents’ concerns about the late fee and requested that staff survey nearby cities. Staff presented their findings to the City Council on August 4, 2015 where a decision was made to instead charge a flat fee of $8 for delinquent payments only to residential customers with three units or less. The $8 late fee for residential customers will be incurred 15 calendar days after the due date. The late fee for commercial customers and multi-family homes of four units or more will remain at 10 percent and will be incurred 5 calendar days after the due date. All residents and business owners in the City of Lynwood receive a utility bill at the beginning of every month and are given 15 days to make their payments. All utilities – water, sewer, rubbish/trash, street sweeping, readiness to serve, Utility Users Tax and livable fee – are included in one single utility bill that is mailed out to residents and business owners on a bi-monthly schedule. For example, all residents and business owners who receive their utility bill on September 1 have until September 15 to make their payment. Residents get an additional 15 day grace period after the 15th, so if payment is not received by September 30 the $8 flat penalty fee will automatically be added to their next utility bill. Business owners and multi-family residences with four units or more will only have a five-day grace period after their due date before incurring the 10 percent late fee. Paying your utility bills on time isn’t always easy, but in an effort to make things easier, payments can be made in person at City Hall Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. or they can also be paid online at www.lynwood.ca.us by clicking on the ‘Pay Your Utility Bills Here’ link. www.lynwood.ca.us | www.facebook.com/mylynwood.ca California está sufriendo una de las peores sequías de su historia y con la orden de su gobernador Jerry Brown para incrementar las medidas para prevenir el uso ineficiente de agua en cada ciudad de este estado, la Ciudad de Lynwood y todos sus habitantes - con vigencia ahora - deben comenzar a cumplir con las nuevas reglas y reglamentaciones de conservación del agua. Estas reglas y reglamentaciones han sido enviadas por correo directamente a los habitantes junto con sus facturas de servicios públicos y se publicaron en la edición de agosto de este boletín. Aunque el estado está considerando invertir en nuevas tecnologías que ayudarían a California a ahorrar agua, las ciudades buscán formas de enseñarles a sus habitantes hacer más para ahorrar agua en casa. Tal vez no tengamos 96 millones de bolas de sombra para compartir con los habitantes, pero la Ciudad de Lynwood lanza una nueva campaña este mes llamada “Save Water, Save Us” (Salve el agua, sálvenos a nosotros), dirigida a educar e incentivar a la comunidad en su totalidad para que conserve agua tanto en interiores como en áreas al aire libre. Los legisladores locales están haciendo lo mismo; incentivan a sus electores a ahorrar agua ahora, en lugar de tener que pagar por ella más tarde. Nadie está hablando de aumentar las tarifas de agua aún, pero si California en su totalidad no toma acciones, es posible que el agua comience a costar a las ciudades y el resto de todos nosotros más de lo que pudimos haber imaginado que tendríamos que pagar por el preciado recurso llamado agua. Al lanzar su nueva campaña “Save Water, Save Us”, la Ciudad de Lynwood espera que toda la comunidad cumpla con sus reglas y reglamentaciones de conservación del agua para probarle al estado que puede cumplir con el decreto ejecutivo del Gobernador para todo el estado. En los próximos meses, toda la Ciudad sabrá sobre la campaña “Save Water, Save Us” y por qué depende de todos nosotros que dejemos de dar por sentado nuestra H2O. Además, la Ciudad se ha reservado el derecho de incrementar las tarifas de agua, de ser necesario. No esperemos hasta llegar a ese punto. Comprometámonos para salvar el agua ahora, para que juntos podamos salvarnos. Después de todo, el agua nos enfría, nos limpia, nos lava la ropa, refresca nuestra sed y nos mantiene vivos. No nos podemos dar el lujo de ver cómo lo que más necesitamos se va por el desagüe desperdiciándose. Para ver una descripción detallada de las nuevas reglas y reglamentaciones de la Ciudad sobre la conservación del agua, diríjase a www. lynwood.ca.us. Debido a un incremento en pagos atrasados de las cuentas de utilidades en la comunidad, los habitantes y comerciantes de esta Ciudad tuvieron un cargo de 10 por ciento sobre sus facturas atrasadas a partir de abril; dichos cargos tardíos fueron aprobados por el Municipio en junio de 2014 con la esperanza de disminuir el aumento de pagos atrasados y limitar los cortes de los servicios de las utilidades. En la Asamblea del Municipio del 7 de julio de 2015, el Municipio escucho unas preocupaciones sobre los cargos tardíos y se solicitó que el personal conduzcara un estudio de cargos tardíos en las ciudades alrededor. El personal presentó sus conclusiones al Municipio el 4 de agosto de 2015, donde se tomó una nueva decisión para cobrar en su lugar un cargo fijo de $8 por pagos atrasados solo a clientes residenciales con tres unidades o menos. Se incurrirá el cargo tardío de $8 para clientes residenciales a los 15 días calendarios después de la fecha de vencimiento. Sin embargo, el Municipio decidió que el cargo tardío para clientes comerciales y hogares multifamiliares de cuatro unidades o más permanezca al 10 por ciento y se aplicará 5 días calendarios después de la fecha de vencimiento. Todos los habitantes y comerciantes en la Ciudad de Lynwood reciben una factura de servicios públicos al comienzo de cada mes y tienen 15 días para realizar el pago. Todos los servicios – agua, drenaje, basura/desechos, barrido de calles, costos operativos y de mantenimiento, Impuesto a Usuarios de Servicios Públicos y tarifa tolerable – se incluyen en una sola factura de servicios públicos que se envía por correo bimensualmente. Por ejemplo, todos los habitantes y comerciantes que reciben su factura de servicios el 1 de septiembre tienen hasta el 15 de septiembre para realizar el pago. Los habitantes residenciales tienen un período de gracia adicional de 15 días después del 15 de forma que si el pago no se recibe para el 30 de septiembre se adicionará a su próxima factura el cargo tardío de $8. Los comerciantes y las residencias multifamiliares con cuatro unidades o más solo tendrán un período de gracia de cinco días después del 15 antes de incurrir el cargo tardío del 10 por ciento. Los pagos se pueden hacer en persona en la Municipalidad de lunes a jueves de 7 a. m. a 6 p.m. Con la intención de hacer las cosas mas facil los pagos también se pueden hacer por Internet en www.lynwood.ca.us haciendo clic en el enlace “Pay Your Utility Bills Here” (Pague sus facturas de servicios aquí). CITY OF LYNWOOD | NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 2015 | ISSUE 9 | VOL. 9 | PAGE 1 LYNWOOD AGENDA COUNCIL BRIEFS City Council Meetings 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 6:00 p.m. - City Hall Council Chambers Open to the Public July 7, 2015 Meeting: • • NOTICE DID SOMEONE ORDER STREET REPAIRS? ¿ALGUIEN PIDIÓ REPARACIONES DE CALLES? Residents who have lived on some of the City’s most dilapidated streets may be finding themselves in the middle of giant constructions zones, with their streets, gutters, curbs, sidewalks and trees being removed to make way for brand new paved streets that have been a long time coming. Within the last month, bulldozers, cement trucks and dozens of construction workers have taken to Bradfield Street in Lynwood, and four other streets throughout the community, for extensive reconstruction. Bradfield Street is funded by Measure R Bonds through the California Statewide Communities Development Authority. In May 2014, the City Council voted unanimously to issue $4.6 million in Measure R Bonds to fix the worst streets in the City. There are over 90 miles of streets within the City’s limits, in addition to 3.6 million square feet of sidewalk. Every five years, the overall condition of every street in the City is profiled, tested and graded. Streets are graded from A through F, with F being a failing grade, and each street also gets a numerical grade from zero to 100, 100 being the best. Every year, based on City street profile, the Public Works department presents a list of streets in need of repair to the City Council. The streets selected to be reconstructed this year are Bradfield, Linden, Virginia and Elmwood – all of which are currently under construction. Los Flores, Linden, Olanda, Redwood, Walnut and another section of Virginia are scheduled for reconstruction very soon. Based on Federal and State Grants received, the City Council allocates these funds to reconstruct the streets. As additional funds become available, the Public Works Department will then present to the Council the additional streets that need to be repaired/reconstructed. Street reconstruction can either be funded through Measure R Bond funds, Proposition C funds, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds, or other State or Federal funds. Since some of these funds are restricted, some streets may not qualify to be funded by the CDBG or Prop. C funds and unfortunately Prop. C funds cannot be used to repair residential streets. The Public Works Department is aware of pending streets that need to be repaired and are diligently looking for funding sources to repair them as quickly as possible. Residents might be a bit inconvenienced by the construction work, but it will be worth it in the end. For a complete list of streets, please contact the Public Works Department. FEATURE Los habitantes que han vivido en algunas de las calles más dilapidadas de la Ciudad pueden encontrarse en medio de zonas de construcción gigantes, con sus calles, alcantarillas, cordones, aceras y árboles siendo removidos para dar paso a calles nuevamente pavimentadas que se necesitaban hace tiempo. En el último mes, excavadoras, camiones hormigoneras y decenas de trabajadores de la construcción han poblado Bradfield Street en Lynwood y cuatro calles más en toda la comunidad, para realizar la reconstrucción exhaustiva. Bradfield Street está financiada por los Bonos Measure R a través de la Autoridad de Desarrollo de las Comunidades Estatales de California (California Statewide Communities Development Authority). En mayo de 2014, el Municipio votó con unanimidad la emisión de $4.6 millones en Bonos Measure R para reparar las peores calles con necesidad urgente de ser reparadas. Hay más de 90 millas de calles en la Ciudad, además de los 3.6 millones de pies cuadrados de aceras. Cada cinco años, la condición general de cada calle en la ciudad se describe, evalúa y califica. Las calles se califican de la A a la F, con la F como calificación desaprobada, y cada calle también obtiene una calificación numérica del cero al 100, en donde 100 es la mejor calificación. Cada año, según la descripción de calles de la Ciudad, el departamento de Obras Públicas presenta una lista de las calles que más necesitan reparación ante el Municipio. Las calles seleccionadas este año para ser reconstruidas son Bradfield, Linden, Virginia y Elmwood. Los Flores, Linden, Olanda, Redwood, Walnut y otra sección de Virginia estan programadas para su reconstrucción muy pronto. Sobre la base de Subsidios Federales y Estatales recibidos, el Municipio asigna estos fondos para reconstruir las calles. A medida que se vuelvan disponibles fondos adicionales, el Departamento de Obras Públicas luego presentará al Municipio las calles adicionales que necesitan ser reparadas/ reconstruidas. La reconstrucción de las calles puede ser financiada a través de los fondos del Bono Measure R, fondos de Proposition C, Fondos del Programa de Subsidio de Desarrollo de la Comunidad (CDBG) u otros fondos estatales o federales. Ya que algunos de estos fondos están restringidos, algunas calles pueden no calificar para ser financiadas por el CDBG o fondos de Prop. C y luego los fondos de Prop. C no pueden utilizarse para reparar las calles residenciales. El Departamento de Obras Públicas está al tanto de las calles pendientes de reparación y está buscando con diligencia fuentes de financiación para repararlas lo más rápido posible. Los habitantes pueden sufrir algunas inconveniencias por el trabajo de construcción, pero al final valdrá la pena. Para ver una lista completa de las calles, contacte al Departamento de Obras Públicas. COOL CITY CHALLENGE For the second year in a row, the City of Lynwood is participating in the state-wide CoolCalifornia City Challenge, a friendly competition that engages thousands of households in cities across California to save energy, reduce their carbon footprint and help build more vibrant and sustainable communities. With a Keep Lynwood Clean Campaign in tow, the City of Lynwood is also kicking off a new water conservation campaign titled, Save Water, Save Us – aimed at educating and encouraging residents to save water by following simple everyday measures. We all need water to stay cool, but not for the CoolCalifornia Challenge. The CoolCalifornia City Challenge is a fun, innovative competition between California Cities who pledge to reduce their energy use. Each household can earn 100 points just for signing up and more points for simple tasks like filling out an online survey, uploading a photo and inviting friends to join. • • • • • • • • • Asamblea del 07 de julio de 2015: • • • • • • • The City that can motivate the most people to do the most verifiable low carbon behaviors will win. All we have to do is sign up at www.CoolCalifornia.org under City Challenge. This year, the CoolCalifornia City Challenge starts on October 1, 2015 and ends on March 30, 2016. In this statewide competition, residents must sign up for the program online and begin tracking their household energy usage – natural gas and electricity, and motor vehicle emissions. Prize money is awarded to all participating cities based on the number of new registered households at the end of March. On April 22, 2016, the city with the most points will be crowned the “Coolest California City.” The Challenge is now a project of Energy Upgrade California, a state initiative to help Californians take action to save energy and conserve natural resources. PAGE 2 | CITY OF LYNWOOD | NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 2015 | ISSUE 9 | VOL. 9 Approved Staffing/Classification Changes for the 2015-16 Fiscal Year Approved the Plans and Specifications for the Construction of the Yvonne Burke/Ham Park Community Center Pending Permit Approval of the Solar Panels and Authorized Staff to Issue a Request for Bids for the Construction of the Park’s Community Center Authorized the Appropriation and Transfer of $32,000 General Funds to the Street Lighting Account As Successor to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency, Approved the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Cox, Castle, Nicholson, LLP for Consulting Services Regarding Projects Related to Soil Contamination Approved a Contract with Legend Pump and Well Service Inc. as the Lowest Responsible Bidder for the Water Well No. 05 Rehabilitation Project Set a Public Hearing for the Congestion Management Program, Prepared by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for Los Angeles County Authorized a Five-Year Agreement with American Business Machines to Provide Network Multi-Function Digital Copiers/ Printers and Maintenance Services to Meet the City’s High Volume Copying and Printing Needs Authorized a Five-Year Agreement with Veterans Communications Services Inc. to Implement and Service a Wireless Point-to-Point Ethernet Bridge/Wireless Backhaul Network Connection to Replace Existing Data Connections from City Hall to the Public Works Yard Approved the Design Concept of the Civic Center Public Park Improvement Project and Authorized Staff to Solicit Bids for the Construction Authorized Staff to Issue a Request for Proposal from the List of Qualified Firms for the Design of CDBG Qualified Streets: Wisconsin, Michigan, and Cornish avenues, and Sequoia Drive Authorized a Contract with HDL For Business License Services • • • • Se aprobaron cambios de personal/clasificación para el Año Fiscal 2015-16 Se aprobaron los planos y especificaciones para la construcción del Centro Comunitario del Parque Yvonne Burke/Ham pendiente de aprobación del permiso de los paneles solares y se autorizó al personal a emitir una Solicitud de Ofertas para la Construcción del Centro Comunitario del Parque. Se autorizó la asignación y transferencia de $32,000 de Fondos Generales a la Cuenta de Alumbrado de Calles Como sucesora de la Lynwood Redevelopment Agency, se aprobó la tercera enmienda al contrato con Cox, Castle, Nicholson, LLP por servicios de consultoría en cuanto a proyectos relacionados con la contaminación del la tierra Se aprobó un contrato con Legend Pump and Well Service Inc. como el oferente responsable más bajo para el proyecto de rehabilitación del pozo de agua No. 05 Se estableció una Audiencia Pública para el Programa de Manejo de Congestionamiento, preparado por la Autoridad Metropolitana de Transporte (Metro) del Condado de Los Ángeles para el Condado de Los Ángeles Se autorizó un contrato por cinco años con American Business Machines para proporcionar fotocopiadoras/impresoras digitales multifunción en red y servicios de mantenimiento para satisfacer las necesidades de gran volumen de copiado e impresión del municipio Se autorizó un contrato por cinco años con Veterans Communications Services Inc. para implementar y realizar el mantenimiento de un puente inalámbrico ethernet punto a punto/conexión de red inalámbrica de retorno para reemplazar las conexiones de datos existentes de la Municipalidad a los terrenos de obras públicas Se aprobó el concepto de diseño del Proyecto de Mejora del Parque Público del Centro Cívico y se autorizó al personal a solicitar ofertas para la construcción Se autorizó al personal a emitir una solicitud de propuestas de la lista de empresas calificadas para el diseño de las calles calificadas de CDBG: Wisconsin, Michigan, y Cornish avenues, y Sequoia Drive Se autorizó un contrato con HDL para servicios de licencia comercial www.lynwood.ca.us | www.facebook.com/mylynwood.ca LYNWOOD NOTICE TIPS SAVE WATER OUTDOORS California is experiencing one of the worst droughts in its history. Almost 99 percent of California is considered abnormally dry or worse; meaning almost two-thirds of the state is in extreme drought. The crisis is so severe that it will be sometime before the state returns to adequate water levels. Here are some tips from Assemblyman Anthony Rendon’s Office on SAVING WATER OUTDOORS. “The weather is unpredictable and water is a limited resource,” he said. “California does not have water to waste.” LUSD DODGERS SHARE STORY D odgers all-star catcher Yasmani Grandal took a break from the pennant chase recently to share an inspiring story of success with more than 100 students at Lynwood Unified’s Helen Keller Elementary School. Grandal, who came to the school as part of the Read Lead Summer Literacy Program’s finale, read a story about Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball’s color barrier in 1947. The book titled “Stealing Home” gave students insight into Robinson’s historic home plate steal which earned the Brooklyn Dodgers a win in Game 1 of the 1955 World Series against the New York Yankees. The trip and the story provided Grandal, who was born in Cuba, with the opportunity to encourage students to never give up. “I want to tell the children to always work hard so they can reach their dreams,” Grandal said. “In coming here, you never know whose life you can change. A little encouragement can really make a big impact on a child.” During the six-week Read Lead program, students ages 5-13 read culturally relevant books as a way to boost self-esteem, instill a love of reading and generate a positive attitude toward learning. “In education, the foundation focuses on college access and success, but another major component is literacy,” said the Foundation’s Executive Director Nichol Whiteman. “So when we heard about the Read Lead Program and that it was a part of the Freedom Schools Initiative and that it was working with schools in Lynwood, we became very interested in the program.” Students with perfect attendance received four tickets to an upcoming Dodger game, courtesy of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers Foundation helped fund the program. “The Dodgers were excited to be able to support the Read Lead program not only with our funding, but with the sort of inspirational support that comes from players such as Yasmani Grandal,” Whiteman said. “Literacy is one of those foundational skills critical to success in all educational endeavors.” Whiteman hopes to continue working with the District to introduce programs that boost student achievement. HEALTH HYDRATE YOUR KIDS IN THE YARD • • • • • Plant drought resistant trees and plants. Water the lawn and plants in the morning or evening to avoid evaporation. In Lynwood, there is no watering between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and watering can only be done on Mondays and on Thursdays. Raise the lawn mower blade to at least 3 inches. Taller grass holds water better. Use mulch to retain moisture in the soil. Avoid over-fertilizing your lawn. Apply fertilizers that contain slow-release, water insoluble forms of nitrogen. HOSES, CLEANING, AND POOLS • • • • Do not water your street, driveway or sidewalk. Use a broom to clean these areas. Position sprinklers so water lands on lawn and plants, not on paved areas. Use a hose with a shut-off nozzle that can be adjusted down to a fine spray. Turn it off at the faucet to avoid leaks. Consider using a commercial car wash that recycles water. If you wash your own car, park on the grass to do so. If you have a swimming pool, consider using a new water-saving pool filter. Install covers on pools and spas to cut down on evaporation. Don’t wait for your kids to tell you they’re thirsty before offering them water, experts say. Instead, offer them water and other hydrating foods and beverages throughout the day, particularly on hot days when more liquids are needed to stay healthy. Parents can ensure that their kids get their recommended intake of fluids with these seven tips: 1. It doesn’t have to be water – many fruits and vegetables are high in water. Offer watermelon, strawberries, broccoli, and other watery fruits and veggies for snacks. 2. Make sipping fun. Let your kids pick out their own drinking cups and travel bottles in their favorite colors or decorated with their favorite characters. www.lynwood.ca.us | www.facebook.com/mylynwood.ca NOTICE KEEP LYNWOOD CLEAN: FALL CLEAN-UP EVENT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 The City of Lynwood’s solid waste provider, Waste Resources Inc. will be conducting a Citywide Fall Clean-Up Event for Unwanted Waste & Bulky Items on Saturday, September 26, 2015 where residents can dispose of as many oversized, bulky items they have at no cost. Taking place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Waste Resources Inc. will be on hand at the corner of Butler Avenue and Bellinger Street in Lynwood, east of Alameda Street, to receive any type of unwanted oversized, bulky items, such as furniture, appliances, wood waste, large yard waste, clothing, stereos, e-waste, televisions, computers and microwaves. From picking up unwanted sofas to large appliances that are illegally left on curbs or dumped in alleys, much of the City’s resources are wasted on picking up illegally dumped, bulky items every single week. As a resident, this is your chance to drop-off as many large, bulky items that you need to dispose of safely. In order to drop off your oversized and excess bulky waste free of charge, residents will be required to show proof of address. This is your chance to get rid of all of the excess bulky items you have at home – items that are too large to be picked up during regular trash pick-up days. Let’s keep our City clean of large, bulky items being left by the wayside, in empty lots, on street curbs and corners, or in alleys. Illegally dumped items affect the City’s quality of life. This Clean-up Event takes place twice a year; in the spring and in the fall. Let’s take advantage of this opportunity and clean up our community and our homes. Free Bulky Item Pickup Throughout the Year. All single-family and apartment residents need not wait for the Citywide Spring or Fall Clean Up Days. Residents are encouraged to call WRI at (888) 467-7600 to schedule an official pick-up for bulky items throughout the year. 3. Give it some flavor and color. Freeze berries or cranberries into ice cubes, or infuse water with fresh fruit, herbs or vegetables such as lemon, mint, watermelon or orange. 4. Make your own popsicles for a fluid-rich treat. Puree fruit or use no-sugar-added fruit juice and pour into freezer molds. 5. Make sure water is easily accessible for little ones. If they can’t reach the sink or the water tap in your refrigerator, set up an easy-to-use water dispenser and a few cups in a place where they can reach it. 6. Create a reminder system for drinking water. This could be a chart on the refrigerator that kids can mark each time they have a serving of water, or, if you’re out and about, a timer set on your phone to remind the family that it’s time to take a drink. 7. Be prepared. Invest in an assortment of reusable travel bottles and keep them filled and in the fridge so you can grab them any time you head out for a walk, bike ride or car trip. CITY OF LYNWOOD | NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 2015 | ISSUE 9 | VOL. 9 | PAGE 3 LYNWOOD FEATURES Starting now, we are accepting photo submissions to be featured on our Lynwood feature page. Here’s how this goes: You submit photos, our staff decides on the best, and your photo gets month-long fame in our newsletter. You can send in a photo of you at a Community event, or of you involved in the NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2015 Community or you can send in a photo of you doing something to make your community better. You have creative freedom. All we ask is that you are the taker of the photo, and that you think it represents the Lynwood community. Filters are allowed – be as creative as you want! Send photos to [email protected]. MARIACHI UNDER THE STARS II Y vonne Burke/Ham Park was turned into a musical and artistic pavilion last month as world renowned art historian Gregorio Luke presented the Second Annual Mariachi Under the Stars multimedia presentation before an audience of approximately 700 people. Luke, famous among the museum curator circuit world, selected the City of Lynwood to be among 10 Cities in the county to host his multimedia Murals Under the Stars presentations. The City of Lynwood’s multimedia presentation focused on the origins of Mariachi music, and featured live performances by Mariachi Adrian Alfaro, sponsored and donated by Plaza Mexico exclusively for this event. As a precursor to Luke’s presentation, attendees were treated to folkloric performances by two of Lynwood’s favorites, Alma Latina and Club Guadalajara, along with performances by the famous brotherly-duo, Luis Angel and Angelito Garcia – who recently knocked the socks off of Televisa’s audiences on “Me Pongo de Pie.” With the use of two custom made inflatable screens (42’ x 22’), and two 5,000 lumen projectors, Luke showcased legends such as Pedro Infante, Lucha Reyes, Jorge Negrete, Javier Solis, Lola Beltran, Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Vicente Fernandez and Juan Gabriel with musical guests, Lupita Infante, granddaughter to the late Pedro Infante and by up and coming artists Caridad and Danny Munoz. ARCHBISHOP VISITS LYNWOOD T housands of people turned up this year to join in on the national effort to take a stand against crime for the City of Lynwood’s Neighborhood Block Watch Organization’s annual National Night Out Block Party. The massive public safety awareness event was moved to Yvonne Burke/Ham Park this year from its regular location on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in hopes of attracting more people. With both the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s and Fire departments on hand with an array of interactive displays, attendees were treated to musical and dance performances and informational booths galore. Attendees were also treated to free hot dogs. National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and to send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Among sponsors for this year’s event are: Convergint Technologies, Sarria Media, California Consulting, Lynwood Rotary Club, Tapia Brothers, Central Basin Water District, Plaza Mexico Merchants Association, Lynwood Unified School District and the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department, among others. PAGE 4 rchbishop Jose H. Gomez recently visited the City of Lynwood to bless seven homes built by Habitat for Humanity on Magnolia Avenue. One of the homes was built in collaboration with volunteers from more than 18 Catholic Coalition churches in the Los Angeles area, and individuals who helped raise more than $150,000 to build the home as part of the Magnolia Avenue Homes. This was Archbishop Gomez’s first visit to the City of Lynwood. To have Archbishop Gomez bless the seven homes was an honor for the seven new families to Lynwood. Archbishop Gomez said a few words during a brief ceremony that was followed by a prayer and the sprinkling of holy water among attendees. He asked the families if he could go into each home to bless them individually. A | CITY OF LYNWOOD | NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 2015 | ISSUE 9 | VOL. 9 Habitat L.A.’s first Catholic Build home was purchased by Maria and Ricardo Rendon. Ricardo is a retired U.S. Navy Veteran and Maria is a Catholic school teacher in South Central Los Angeles. They have four children and have prayed for the opportunity to provide their kids with a better home for years, but never had enough income to make it a reality. In order to qualify as a Habitat LA partner homebuyer, the couple proved that they have good credit and the ability to pay back a zerointerest mortgage. They have also contributed sweat equity hours helping to build their home and the homes of their neighbors. “It [was] an incredible honor to have Archbishop Gomez bless these homes, partner families and the work of our Catholic Coalition [in Lynwood],” said Erin Rank, Habitat L.A. President and CEO. “It has been amazing to have the Catholic community rally around our mission and put faith into action in building the Rendon’s home.” www.lynwood.ca.us | www.facebook.com/mylynwood.ca LYNWOOD COMMUNITY INSANITY LIVE! FEATURE Classes on Mondays and Wednesdays Want to get in the best shape of your life? Join the Insanity Live! class in the City of Lynwood! Participants will meet at Bateman Hall located at 11331 Ernestine Ave., in the Lynwood Civic Center, every Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. You can expect a high-intensity workout led by Instructor Jason Simmons. Your workout will include training drills, cardio conditioning and strength training. Each class is only $5. Save money by purchasing a month of classes for only $30! These workouts will help to sculpt your body with lean, toned muscles and condition your cardiovascular system at the same time. You may have tried this program at home, but there’s nothing like experiencing it in a group setting. Working out with other like-minded people interested in physical health will spur you on to greater heights as you reach for your goal of peak physical fitness. Call for more information (310) 603-0220, Ext. 319 or follow us on Twitter: @LYNWOODPARKS GOT TALENT? ¿Tiene talento? Youth enrolled in the City of Lynwood’s Summer Day Camp sure do! Every year as Lynwood’s Summer Day Camp wraps up for the season, the Recreation and Community Services Department presents its Summer Day Camp Talent Show. This year was no exception as an entertaining showcase unfolded in the Community Center Gym, featuring summer day camp participants! Boys and girls in various age groups from 5 to 13 years of age practiced and prepared for their big performances! All summer long, youth enrolled in Summer Day Camp participate in an array of fun, summer activities while making new friends. The end of summer talent show showcases the friendships built. Campers gave it their all and all had great fun. Tiny dancers wore costumes and had their hair done, boys had props and had their dance moves down, singers tried to hit every note just right and magicians made the impossible happen! The Lynwood Summer Day Camp Talent Show was well attended by parents, relatives, and friends watching with pride. The City’s Recreation and Community Services Department offers Summer Day Camp every summer, starting in June and runs through August. The Summer Day Camp offers parents an opportunity to keep their kids busy and active and well supervised during the summer months while they’re at work. The Summer Day Camp Talent Show gives campers an opportunity to wrap up all of the fun they had throughout the summer into one show that proves that they’ve got talent. AFTER SCHOOL DROP-IN PROGRAM AVAILABLE NOTICE ¡Los jóvenes inscriptos en el Campamento de Día de Verano de la Ciudad de Lynwood sí tienen mucho talento! YOUTH CENTER, 11409 BIRCH ST. Cada año al finalizar el Campamento de Día de Verano de Lynwood por la temporada, el Departamento de Recreación y Servicios Comunitarios presenta su Show de Talentos del Campamento de Día de Verano. Este año no fue la excepción con una presentación entretenida en el Gimnasio del Centro Comunitario, en la que estuvieron los participantes del campamento de día de verano. Los niños y niñas en varios grupos de edades de 5 a 13 años practicaron y se prepararon para sus grandes actuaciones. Durante todo el verano, los jóvenes inscriptos en el Campamento de Día de Verano participan en una variedad de divertidas actividades de verano mientras hacen nuevos amigos. El show de talentos de fin de verano muestra las amistades construidas. Los campistas dieron lo mejor de sí y todos se divirtieron. ¡Los pequeños bailarines usaron disfraces y se hicieron peinados; los niños tenían utilería y se sabían todos sus pasos de baile; los cantantes intentaron alcanzar cada nota; y los magos lograron lo imposible! El Show de Talentos del Campamento de Día de Verano de Lynwood tuvo una gran asistencia de los padres, familiares y amigos que observaban con orgullo. El Departamento de Recreación y Servicios Comunitarios de la Ciudad ofrece el Campamento de Día de Verano cada verano, a partir de junio y hasta agosto. El Campamento de Día de Verano ofrece a los padres una oportunidad para mantener a sus hijos ocupados y activos y bajo supervisión durante los meses de verano mientras ellos trabajan. El Show de Talentos del Campamento de Día de Verano les da a los campistas una oportunidad para volcar toda la diversión que tuvieron durante el verano en un show que si demuestra que si tienen talento. SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES SEEKING CONTRACT INSTRUCTORS END OF SUMMER BARBEQUE – SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 Join the Lynwood Bingo Club members on the Lynwood Senior Center Patio for an End of Summer Barbeque from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The first 100 sign-ups may purchase a meal ticket for $3. Offerings include hot dogs, ribs and sides. Come hang-out and enjoy the end of summer sunshine with your friends! There’s more to the City’s Recreation and Community Services Department than meets the eye. Along with overseeing the parks, special events, and youth and adult community athletic programs, the City’s Recreation and Community Services Department also offers an awesome after school program for youth at its Youth Center. The after school program, which includes an after-school supper program, runs through the end of the school year. Working parents looking for a safe and convenient place for their children to stay until they return from work, need look no further. The Lynwood After-School DropIn Program is free and gives children, ages 9 and older, an opportunity to obtain homework assistance from staff members. Youth Center staff members are ready to provide a comfortable learning environment in a relaxing setting through group games, arts & crafts, a computer lab, movies, and more! Register your child when you drop them off for the After-School Drop-In Program at the Lynwood Youth Center, 11409 Birch Street. The program operates Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for youth between the ages of 9 to 18 and is closed on major holidays. The After School Supper Program is available for anyone up to 18 years of age. Meals are served from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Youth Center. Registration Information for Recreation Department Activities: • Lynwood Community Center, 11301 Bullis Road, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call (310) 603-0220, Ext. 319 for any questions. Cash & Credit Cards are accepted. • Lynwood Senior Center, 11329 Ernestine Ave., Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (310) 886-0425 for information. Cash only. www.lynwood.ca.us | www.facebook.com/mylynwood.ca DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES FASHION DISTRICT – SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 If you love a bargain join us for a fun and inexpensive day of shopping on Santee Alley or anywhere you care to wander nearby, in the Downtown Los Angeles Fashion District! Our coach bus departs from the Senior Center at 9 a.m. and returns at 3 p.m. For only $5 you’ll enjoy a day of treasure hunting as you visit store after store full of amazing finds - including clothing, accessories, perfume, gift sets, toys and so much more! Different stores have different policies on returns, exchanges and payment methods so make sure you bring cash and know what sizes you’ll need! Music, great weather and food vendors will round out your day at the LA Fashion District. The City of Lynwood Recreation & Community Services Department is seeking qualified instructors to contract with the City of Lynwood to teach classes in Music, Art, and Ballet to youth during the week after-school, in the evenings and possibly on Saturdays. If you’re interested in becoming an Instructor and enjoy working with children and youth in these areas, we would love for you to share your knowledge, skills and talents with our youth. Contact us by email: [email protected] or you can find a class proposal form online under “Recreation” at www.lynwood.ca.us. We are not accepting applications for classes in Fitness, Gymnastics, Zumba, or Martial Arts at this time, but we are open to considering any wholesome activity that would interest and enlighten our youth. We look forward to hearing from you soon! CITY OF LYNWOOD | NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 2015 | ISSUE 9 | VOL. 9 | PAGE 5 LYNWOOD FEATURES IMPORTANT NUMBERS The Lynwood Rotary Club Weekly Meeting Every Thursday Noon - Bateman Hall Room 1 “Service Above Self.” FEATURE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402. The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. National Hispanic Heritage Month also stands out from other cultural observances in that it spans two different months: September and October. Hispanic Heritage Month’s extension into October is noteworthy because Día de la Raza, also known as Columbus Day, is celebrated on Oct. 12. The term Hispanic or Latino, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, refers to Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race. Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the achievements, customs and legacies of U.S. citizens with roots in Latin 5K/10K RUN & WALK FALL CLEAN-UP LINEAR WALKING PARK America, South America and Spain. The people in these regions fall into different racial categories, partake in different traditions, practice different religions and even speak different languages—Spanish, English, Catalan, Nahuatl and more. Given what a diverse group of people Hispanic Heritage Month honors, it’s important not to generalize about them. Latinos have made enormous progress since 1968, when the federal government first recognized Hispanic Heritage Week and Latinos joined Blacks, Asians and other groups in the fight for civil rights. With a population of 50.5 million, Latinos now constitute the largest minority group in the U.S., giving them political leverage and influence in a number of other areas. While unemployment rates and hard economic times have hit the Latino population severely, Latinos are making gains in the business world and at the ballot booth. Fifty percent of Hispanics voted in the 2008 presidential election, up from 47 percent in 2004. The number of Hispanics counted in the U.S. census in 2012 rose 2.2 percent from 2011 to 53 million.T Hispanic-owned businesses are especially leaving a mark in wholesale trade, construction and retail trade, with nearly 51 percent of Hispanicowned business yielding profits in these fields. Given that the Census Bureau predicts Hispanics to make up 30 percent of the U.S. population by 2050, there’s little doubt that Latinos will make strides that leave a permanent imprint on U.S. culture and society. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Century Station, the City of Lynwood and the Greater Lynwood Chamber of Commerce are gearing up to host the MyLynwood Healthy Cities 2015 5K/10K Run & Walk, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 at Lynwood City Park. Registration for the event can be made at www. lynwood.ca.us. Pre-registration is $25 for the 5K Run & Walk, and $35 for the 10K Run. On-site registration is $35 for the 5K Run & Walk, and $45 for the 10K Run. This year’s MyLynwood Healthy Cities 2015 5K/10K Run & Walk will include a Healthy Fair, a Food Truck Fare and a free Pancake Breakfast. For more information, please call (310) 603-0220 Ext. 501. From sofas, to rugs, to large appliances, to mattresses, to large amounts of yard waste, wood waste, old furniture, you name it, the City of Lynwood’s Annual Fall Cleanup Event takes place Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to all Lynwood residents who have unwanted large, bulky items that cannot be discarded of during regular trash pickups. This annual Cleanup event is sponsored in part by the City’s trash hauler, Waste Resources Inc. and takes place at the intersection of Butler and Bellinger streets, near Alameda at no cost to residents. INFO: Saturday, September 26, 2015. Butler & Bellinger Streets, Lynwood, CA 90262. (888) 467-7600 Residents following the development of the City’s first Linear Walking Park can start polishing their walking shoes as its completion date for the Fall 2015 is right around the corner. The City of Lynwood is getting ready to conduct the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for its Linear Walking Park on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 11 a.m. The linear walking trail/ park runs parallel to the Glenn Anderson (105) Freeway, between Atlantic Boulevard and Bullis Road and is about a mile long (five blocks). Along with its linking walking trail through the entire site, the park features several amenities. The park’s key features include: a small dog park, community garden, a fitness area, a small playground and a children’s area. Feel free to take a drive along Fernwood Avenue for your personal before and after experience. The Linear Walking Park is expected to be completed by September 30, 2015. PAGE 6 | CITY OF LYNWOOD | NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 2015 | ISSUE 9 | VOL. 9 COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 P.M. SEPTEMBER 3 LAST FARMERS MARKET & STREET FAIR YVONNE BURKE/HAM PARK 4 TO 8 P.M. SEPTEMBER 7 LABOR DAY CITY HALL CLOSED SEPTEMBER 15 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 P.M. SEPTEMBER 19 MYLYNWOOD HEALTHY CITIES 5K/10K RUN&WALK LYNWOOD PARK @ BIRCH STREET REGISTRATION STARTS AT 6:30 A.M. SEPTEMBER 21 COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC LYNWOOD SENIOR CENTER 9 A.M. SEPTEMBER 22 BLOCK WATCH CAPTAINS MEETING BATEMAN HALL ROOM 2 6 P.M. SEPTEMBER 26 COMMUNITY FALL CLEAN-UP DROP-OFF EVENT FOR BULKY ITEMS FREE @ CORNER OF BELLINGER STREET AND BUTLER AVENUE LYNWOOD 8 A.M. TO 2 P.M. SAVE THE DATES: OCTOBER 3 - NEW DATE MR. & MISS LYNWOOD SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION LYNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 5 TO 9 P.M. OCTOBER 10 LINEAR WALKING PARK RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY 11 A.M. TO 1 P.M. CORNER OF FERNWOOD AVENUE AND GERTRUDE DR. Block Watch Captains Monthly Meeting 4th Tuesday of every month 6:00 p.m. - Bateman Hall Block Watch is Always Looking for New Block Watch Captains! The Greater Lynwood Chamber of Commerce 3780 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (310) 307-9826 CALL NOW! Members and Non Members Welcome! • Bateman Hall (310) 886-0413 • City Hall (310) 603-0220 • Code Enforcement (310) 886-0456 • Compton Court (310) 762-9100 • Waste Resources (888) 467-7600 • Dial-A-Taxi (855) 545-9595 • Fire Inspection (310) 603-5258 • Fire Station #147 (310) 603-5255 • Fire Station #148 (310) 603-5270 • Hall of Records (562) 462-2137 • Health Department, Environmental (213) 351-5085 • L.A. County, Sheriff ’s Department (323) 568-4800 • Lynwood Library (310) 635-7121 • Lynwood Natatorium (310) 886-0414 • Lynwood Post Office (Atlantic Ave.) (310) 632-3707 • Lynwood Post Office (Long Beach Blvd.) (310) 638-9074 • Lynwood Unified School District (310) 886-1600 • Lynwood Senior Center (310) 886-0425 • Lynwood Sports Office (310) 886-0426 • Lynwood Youth Center (310) 886-0453 • Senior Meals (310) 886-0416 • Street Sweeping (562) 860-0604 • Service Request (310) 603-0220 x. 207 • Trolley, MV Transit (562) 259-9911 • Used Oil Recycling (800) 449-7587 • Bulky Item Pick-up (888) 467-7600 • Animal Control Request (310) 603-0220 x. 207, 312 www.lynwood.ca.us | www.facebook.com/mylynwood.ca [email protected] PAID ADVERTISEMENT The City of Lynwood is home to several facilities that can host your special event, such as: BATEMAN HALL YOUTH CENTER SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Weddings Formal Dinners Baby showers Quinceañeras Executive Meetings Celebrations Seminars Trainings Conferences Holiday Celebrations Expos Workshops Luncheons Retirement Dinners Family Reunions Banquets We Offer Friendly Service, Affordable Pricing & Spacious Venues. Call now to reserve your date on the calendar for your special occasion. NATATORIUM www.lynwood.ca.us | www.facebook.com/mylynwood.ca (310) 603-0220, Ext. 319 or e-mail [email protected] CITY OF LYNWOOD | NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 2015 | ISSUE 9 | VOL. 9 | PAGE 7 D ADVERTISEMENT LYNWOOD BUSINESS TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS C A LL : (31 0 ) 60 3 -0 2 2 0 , ex t. 6 1 3 LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 310-886-1618 Q Cou ntdown to K i nde rgar ten Conteo R egresivo De l Kín de r Now Enrolling in Preschool Programs and All Grade Levels! Estamos inscribiendo preescolares y todos los grados en nuestras escuelas Age Eligibility for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten: Q Q visit www.lynwood.k12.ca.us. 5 years of age from Sept. 2 – Dec. 2 (TK) 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1 (Kinder) What is Transitional Kindergarten? TK is an early childhood education program that builds a bridge between the preschool environment and the more structured setting of kindergarten. TK provides an enriched foundation upon which students can build the necessary social and academic skills early on in their school careers. Now enrolling 2015-2016 Preschoolers — ages 3 to 5 Our free to low-cost early childhood education program provides the highest quality Preschool education in a secure, nurturing and stimulating environment. We meet these goals with our age-appropriate curriculum and assessments, our highly qualified and nurturing staff, the highest standards of safety and cleanliness, and our ongoing communication and collaboration with parents. Enrollment packets are available at the Early Childhood Education Office located at the Lindbergh Elementary site, 12120 Lindbergh Ave, Lynwood, CA 90262 (Room 34). For more information, please call (310) 604-3063 for availability of our part-day and full day programs. Registration for 2015–2016 has started for all grade levels We measure our performance by the success of your children. Caring staff members at each of our District schools are waiting to enroll your children. Registration for Lynwood residents is available at your local school site now. Those who do not live in Lynwood but wish to request a permit to attend Lynwood schools should visit the District Office, at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood or call 310-886-1618. PAGE 8 | CITY OF LYNWOOD | NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 2015 | ISSUE 9 | VOL. 9 Edad Elegible para Kínder Transicional y Kindergarten: Q Q 5 años de edad del 2 de septiembre al 2 de diciembre (TK) 5 años de edad en ó antes del 1º de septiembre (Kínder) ¿Qué es el Kínder Transicional? El Kínder Transicional es un programa de educación infantil que construye un puente entre el ambiente preescolar y un lugar más estructurado de kínder. El Kínder Transicional proporciona un fundamento en el cual los alumnos pueden establecer las destrezas sociales y académicas necesarias a una edad temprana en sus años escolares. Estamos inscribiendo preescolares - edades 3–5 para el año escolar 2015-2016 Nuestro programa de educación para la niñez temprana que se ofrece gratis o a bajo costo es de alta calidad y proporcionada en un ambiente seguro, bien cuidado y estimulante. Reunimos estos objetivos mediante nuestro plan de estudios y evaluaciones apropiadas para la edad, nuestro personal altamente calificado, los más altos estándares de seguridad y limpieza, y nuestra comunicación permanente y la colaboración con los padres. Los paquetes de inscripción están disponibles en la Oficina de Educación Infantil ubicada en el la escuela primaria Lindbergh, 12120 Lindbergh Ave, Lynwood, CA 90262 (Sala 34). Por favor llame a (310) 604-3063 para saber la disponibilidad de inscripción para los programas de medio día y de día completo. La inscripción para 2015 - 2016 ha comenzado para todos los grados Medimos nuestro desempeño en el éxito de sus hijos. Los miembros del personal que cuida a cada una de nuestras escuelas del Distrito están esperando para inscribir a sus hijos. La inscripción para los residentes de Lynwood está disponible en su escuela local ahora. Los que no viven en Lynwood, pero desea solicitar un permiso para asistir a las escuelas de Lynwood deben visitar la Oficina del Distrito, al 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood o llame 310-886-1618. www.lynwood.ca.us | www.facebook.com/mylynwood.ca