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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.
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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:
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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.
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Asamblea del 07 de julio de 2015:
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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[email protected]
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
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Retirement Dinners
Family Reunions
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We Offer Friendly Service, Affordable
Pricing & Spacious Venues. Call now
to reserve your date on the calendar for
your special occasion.
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(310) 603-0220, Ext. 319 or e-mail
[email protected]
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LYNWOOD
BUSINESS
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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:
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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.
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Edad Elegible para Kínder Transicional y Kindergarten:
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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.
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