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. 🗓️
We’re excited to launch our new weekly Team Gundo of the Week series, where we celebrate the teachers and staff who help our district shine! ⭐️
This week, we are proud to recognize Kyle Azcuna from Center Street School. His nominator shared the following:
"Kyle Azcuna is the heartbeat of Center Street School. Whether he’s out front directing traffic, greeting families, or moving around campus to support students, Kyle brings energy, care, and consistency to everything he does. He connects effortlessly with kids and staff alike, building trust and joy in every corner of the school. His colleagues admire him, our students adore him, and his presence has become an essential part of the Center Street School experience. We are grateful for Kyle’s unwavering dedication and the positivity he brings to our community every day."
Thank you, Kyle, for all you do for our students, staff, and families. 👏
This week, we are proud to recognize Kyle Azcuna from Center Street School. His nominator shared the following:
"Kyle Azcuna is the heartbeat of Center Street School. Whether he’s out front directing traffic, greeting families, or moving around campus to support students, Kyle brings energy, care, and consistency to everything he does. He connects effortlessly with kids and staff alike, building trust and joy in every corner of the school. His colleagues admire him, our students adore him, and his presence has become an essential part of the Center Street School experience. We are grateful for Kyle’s unwavering dedication and the positivity he brings to our community every day."
Thank you, Kyle, for all you do for our students, staff, and families. 👏
The El Segundo Education Foundation is hosting its Ladies Night Out event on Thursday, November 20! 🪩
The event starts at 6:30pm at The Terrace at Continental Park. Learn more: https://www.esedf.org/lno.
The event starts at 6:30pm at The Terrace at Continental Park. Learn more: https://www.esedf.org/lno.
El Segundo Middle School students enjoyed Club Rush, where they explored a wide variety of student-run clubs and discovered new ways to get involved.
Congratulations to our first-year Student Leadership team for organizing such a fun and engaging event! 🎉
Congratulations to our first-year Student Leadership team for organizing such a fun and engaging event! 🎉
Today, we honor the brave individuals who have served and sacrificed for our nation in so many ways. We are forever grateful. 🇺🇲
Happy Veterans Day!
Happy Veterans Day!
REMINDER: There is no school on Monday, November 10. This is a staff professional development day.
