This week’s Gundo of the Week is Lauren Webb, a speech language pathologist for ESHS, ESMS, and FLIGHT! 💙
Here’s what her nominator had to say:
“Ms. Lauren Webb is a tireless champion for neurodiverse students in ESUSD. As a long-time Speech and Language Pathologist serving students at ESMS, ESHS, and in the FLIGHT program, Ms. Webb supports learners across all areas of communication. Her impact, however, extends far beyond the classroom. She brought the Friendship Foundation to our district, creating meaningful opportunities for neurotypical and neurodiverse students to connect in the spirit of true inclusion.
Ms. Webb is a constant presence in our community—showing up, advocating, and ensuring that every student’s needs are understood and met with compassion. She is a highly skilled, deeply dedicated, and profoundly professional educator, and ESUSD is incredibly fortunate to have her.”
Thank you, Lauren, for being a part of Team Gundo! 👏
Here’s what her nominator had to say:
“Ms. Lauren Webb is a tireless champion for neurodiverse students in ESUSD. As a long-time Speech and Language Pathologist serving students at ESMS, ESHS, and in the FLIGHT program, Ms. Webb supports learners across all areas of communication. Her impact, however, extends far beyond the classroom. She brought the Friendship Foundation to our district, creating meaningful opportunities for neurotypical and neurodiverse students to connect in the spirit of true inclusion.
Ms. Webb is a constant presence in our community—showing up, advocating, and ensuring that every student’s needs are understood and met with compassion. She is a highly skilled, deeply dedicated, and profoundly professional educator, and ESUSD is incredibly fortunate to have her.”
Thank you, Lauren, for being a part of Team Gundo! 👏
Our next Board of Education meeting is Tuesday, January 27, starting at 5:00pm in the El Segundo City Hall Council Chamber (350 Main Street).
Find board agendas, minutes and other information here: https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/esusd/Board.nsf/Public
Find board agendas, minutes and other information here: https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/esusd/Board.nsf/Public
Join us tonight at 5:30pm for The Confidence Code LIVE! at El Segundo Middle School!
This engaging presentation by Jeff Veley blends humor, real-world stories, and social and emotional learning (SEL) strategies to help students build confidence and resilience. It's a fun, interactive evening packed with strategies that empower students to grow from setbacks with confidence! 🙌
Learn more: https://elsegundoptacouncil.my.canva.site/confidencecode
This engaging presentation by Jeff Veley blends humor, real-world stories, and social and emotional learning (SEL) strategies to help students build confidence and resilience. It's a fun, interactive evening packed with strategies that empower students to grow from setbacks with confidence! 🙌
Learn more: https://elsegundoptacouncil.my.canva.site/confidencecode
This week’s Team Gundo of the Week is Marnie Strauss from Eagles’ Nest Preschool! 💙
Here’s what her nominator had to say:
“Marnie Strauss brings a thoughtful, compassionate approach to supporting all children, ensuring every student feels seen, valued, and encouraged to grow. She collaborates closely with teachers, staff, and families to create inclusive, meaningful learning experiences and consistently shares her expertise to strengthen our entire team. Her care, patience, and advocacy make a lasting impact on our preschool community, and we are so grateful for all she does.”
Thanks for being a part of El Segundo USD!
Here’s what her nominator had to say:
“Marnie Strauss brings a thoughtful, compassionate approach to supporting all children, ensuring every student feels seen, valued, and encouraged to grow. She collaborates closely with teachers, staff, and families to create inclusive, meaningful learning experiences and consistently shares her expertise to strengthen our entire team. Her care, patience, and advocacy make a lasting impact on our preschool community, and we are so grateful for all she does.”
Thanks for being a part of El Segundo USD!
Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his transformative impact on our nation. His commitment to positive change and human dignity remains a powerful example for us all.
The district holiday party delivered prizes, great food, and plenty of laughs, helping spread seasonal cheer to some of the best school employees in the business. 💙
Did you know? We post the most recent board meeting summaries on our website to help keep our community informed and engaged!
Stay up to date by visiting: https://www.elsegundousd.net/page/meeting-summaries
Stay up to date by visiting: https://www.elsegundousd.net/page/meeting-summaries
This week’s Gundo of the Week is Donia Alhassan, cafeteria worker at Richmond Street School!
Here’s what her nominator had to say:
“Donia stepped in as a substitute Senior Cafeteria Worker at Richmond in September and has continued to do a fantastic job ever since. She can always be counted on to follow directions, present our daily menu choices with care and pride, and communicate any challenges while offering solutions. Donia takes great pride in keeping her area clean and organized and consistently provides excellent customer service to both staff and students. We appreciate her dedication and positive attitude!”
We are grateful to have you on Team Gundo, Donia! 💙
Here’s what her nominator had to say:
“Donia stepped in as a substitute Senior Cafeteria Worker at Richmond in September and has continued to do a fantastic job ever since. She can always be counted on to follow directions, present our daily menu choices with care and pride, and communicate any challenges while offering solutions. Donia takes great pride in keeping her area clean and organized and consistently provides excellent customer service to both staff and students. We appreciate her dedication and positive attitude!”
We are grateful to have you on Team Gundo, Donia! 💙
Virus season is here, and small everyday actions can make a big difference in keeping our school community healthy! 🩺
A few key reminders include staying home if you’re sick, testing and seeking treatment when needed, washing hands often, covering coughs and sneezes, improving indoor ventilation, and considering a mask in crowded indoor spaces.
View the full fact sheet with detailed guidance from the California Department of Public Health here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fEulXmadgcvYV5pvE4IydKRLHyUmlq3C/view?usp=sharing
A few key reminders include staying home if you’re sick, testing and seeking treatment when needed, washing hands often, covering coughs and sneezes, improving indoor ventilation, and considering a mask in crowded indoor spaces.
View the full fact sheet with detailed guidance from the California Department of Public Health here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fEulXmadgcvYV5pvE4IydKRLHyUmlq3C/view?usp=sharing
Welcome back, students and staff! We hope you had a wonderful break, and we look forward to getting back into the swing of things today. 🙌
Reminder: We will see all students and staff back in school on Monday, January 5! 😁
This week’s Gundo of the Week is Consuelo Martinez, TK aide at Center Street School!
Here’s what her nominator had to say:
“Ms. Consuelo is a dedicated and compassionate TK aide at Center Street School whose warmth and kindness make a lasting impact on our youngest learners. She is always willing to step in to support any student or teacher, offering help with patience, understanding, and a calm, consistent approach. Her reliability and positive attitude create a welcoming and nurturing classroom environment where students feel safe, valued, and ready to thrive. Ms. Consuelo’s dedication, generosity, and teamwork make her an invaluable member of our school community, and we are so grateful for all she does each day.”
Thanks for being a part of the ESUSD team, Consuelo! 👏
Here’s what her nominator had to say:
“Ms. Consuelo is a dedicated and compassionate TK aide at Center Street School whose warmth and kindness make a lasting impact on our youngest learners. She is always willing to step in to support any student or teacher, offering help with patience, understanding, and a calm, consistent approach. Her reliability and positive attitude create a welcoming and nurturing classroom environment where students feel safe, valued, and ready to thrive. Ms. Consuelo’s dedication, generosity, and teamwork make her an invaluable member of our school community, and we are so grateful for all she does each day.”
Thanks for being a part of the ESUSD team, Consuelo! 👏
Wishing our ESUSD students and staff a great winter recess! 😀
We’ll see everyone back in school on Monday, January 5.
We’ll see everyone back in school on Monday, January 5.
This week’s Team Gundo of the Week is Minh Nguyen, a member of our district technology team!
Here’s what Minh’s nominator had to say:
“Minh is essential to our IT team, consistently exceeding expectations by managing El Segundo High School's tech needs and supporting major district initiatives. He ensures smooth operations for faculty and staff by resolving issues promptly with a calm, solution-focused mindset. Minh excels in balancing frontline support and district projects. He partners with me on critical tasks such as emergency research, improving content filtering, managing Google Workspace, and advancing cybersecurity. Minh's technical skills, professionalism, and flexibility make him indispensable to our IT team and ESUSD.”
Thank you for being a valuable part of Team Gundo, Minh! 👏
Here’s what Minh’s nominator had to say:
“Minh is essential to our IT team, consistently exceeding expectations by managing El Segundo High School's tech needs and supporting major district initiatives. He ensures smooth operations for faculty and staff by resolving issues promptly with a calm, solution-focused mindset. Minh excels in balancing frontline support and district projects. He partners with me on critical tasks such as emergency research, improving content filtering, managing Google Workspace, and advancing cybersecurity. Minh's technical skills, professionalism, and flexibility make him indispensable to our IT team and ESUSD.”
Thank you for being a valuable part of Team Gundo, Minh! 👏
Jessica Hammer, administrative assistant from Richmond Street School, is this week’s Team Gundo of the Week! 🌟
Here’s what her nominator had to say about her:
“Mrs. Hammer is truly the brains of the operation! She organizes, plans ahead, helps us fix mistakes, and navigates hard conversations, all while greeting staff, students, and families with a warm smile. She is firm, creative, thoughtful, fun, and funny. A master scheduler who somehow thinks of everything. She brings invaluable perspective from her many roles: parent, cheer coach, PTA leader, district behaviorist, RSS Student Safety Assistant, and now administrative assistant—which really means she wears hats we haven't even imagined yet. We are so grateful to have her on our team!”
Thank you for being a valuable part of the ESUSD team, Jessica! 👏
Here’s what her nominator had to say about her:
“Mrs. Hammer is truly the brains of the operation! She organizes, plans ahead, helps us fix mistakes, and navigates hard conversations, all while greeting staff, students, and families with a warm smile. She is firm, creative, thoughtful, fun, and funny. A master scheduler who somehow thinks of everything. She brings invaluable perspective from her many roles: parent, cheer coach, PTA leader, district behaviorist, RSS Student Safety Assistant, and now administrative assistant—which really means she wears hats we haven't even imagined yet. We are so grateful to have her on our team!”
Thank you for being a valuable part of the ESUSD team, Jessica! 👏
We’re hiring! 🙌
ESUSD is looking for qualified individuals to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students. If you're passionate about education and want to be part of our community, we encourage you to explore our current job openings and apply today!
https://www.edjoin.org/Home/Jobs?countyID=0&districtID=380
ESUSD is looking for qualified individuals to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students. If you're passionate about education and want to be part of our community, we encourage you to explore our current job openings and apply today!
https://www.edjoin.org/Home/Jobs?countyID=0&districtID=380
ESUSD is hiring! 🤩
We're looking for dedicated professionals to join us. If you're passionate about making a difference in young lives and want to be part of a supportive, welcoming community, we'd love to hear from you.
Explore current opportunities and apply today: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/Jobs?countyID=0&districtID=380
We're looking for dedicated professionals to join us. If you're passionate about making a difference in young lives and want to be part of a supportive, welcoming community, we'd love to hear from you.
Explore current opportunities and apply today: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/Jobs?countyID=0&districtID=380
We are proud to spotlight the Bulldog Den, El Segundo Middle School’s wellness center! The Bulldog Den had an amazing month in November, supporting students with wellness activities, resources, and opportunities to grow. 💙
Here is some of what they offered:
➡️ Wednesday Workshops focused on gratitude journals, edible cornucopias, and breathing, relaxation, and mindfulness
➡️ Bulldogs Giving Back campaign to support families in need
➡️ ROX Program, teaching confidence and leadership to 6th & 7th grade girls
➡️ After school Dove Real Beauty Workshop for 6th grade girls
Learn more about the ESMS counselors: https://sites.google.com/esusd.net/esmsschoolcounseling/home
Here is some of what they offered:
➡️ Wednesday Workshops focused on gratitude journals, edible cornucopias, and breathing, relaxation, and mindfulness
➡️ Bulldogs Giving Back campaign to support families in need
➡️ ROX Program, teaching confidence and leadership to 6th & 7th grade girls
➡️ After school Dove Real Beauty Workshop for 6th grade girls
Learn more about the ESMS counselors: https://sites.google.com/esusd.net/esmsschoolcounseling/home
Happy #Thanksgiving to our entire ESUSD community! 🍂
Reminder: There will be no school November 24-28 for Thanksgiving Recess. All students and staff return on Monday, December 1. 🗓️
