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.

The Associated Student Body (ASB) at El Segundo High School successfully completed its 2025 toy drive, benefitting children at Cedars-Sinai.
Thank you to everyone who donated and helped spread holiday cheer this winter season! 🎁
Thank you to everyone who donated and helped spread holiday cheer this winter season! 🎁

Biomed students demonstrated cell division on the anatomy table, creating an interactive experience to better understand the human body. The future of science learning is happening right now in El Segundo’s classrooms! 🔬

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! 👏

Winter sports are officially underway at El Segundo High School! ⚽️
The girls soccer team opened its season beneath a beautiful full moon at Hazeltine Field. We can’t wait to cheer them on this season! 👏
The girls soccer team opened its season beneath a beautiful full moon at Hazeltine Field. We can’t wait to cheer them on this season! 👏

It's Computer Science Education Week! We’d like to spotlight our Engineering Pathway, which gives students hands-on experience in computer science, programming, and real-world problem solving. 💻
From coding projects to collaborative design challenges, students are building the skills they need for college and career success.
Learn more about the Engineering Pathway: https://www.elsegundohigh.org/o/eshs/page/engineering-pathway
From coding projects to collaborative design challenges, students are building the skills they need for college and career success.
Learn more about the Engineering Pathway: https://www.elsegundohigh.org/o/eshs/page/engineering-pathway

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

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 High School sophomore Abhaya Alurkar recently raised $1,500 for the National Association for the Welfare of the Physically Challenged in Pune, India! 💙
Earlier this year, Abhaya learned the students at the institute were unable to celebrate Diwali due to limited resources. Through her home baking business and a community fundraiser, she ensured students could celebrate the festival for the first time in years.
We are so proud of her initiative, entrepreneurship, and compassion for others! 👏
Earlier this year, Abhaya learned the students at the institute were unable to celebrate Diwali due to limited resources. Through her home baking business and a community fundraiser, she ensured students could celebrate the festival for the first time in years.
We are so proud of her initiative, entrepreneurship, and compassion for others! 👏


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.

Reminder: There is no school for students on Monday, November 10. ✍️🗓️

It’s National School Psychology Week, and we’re proud to recognize the essential work of our school psychologists!
💙 Alysson Sweet
💙 Beatriz Rodriguez
💙 Sarah Chen
💙 David Macias
💙 Jessica Aguilar
💙 Betsy Duthoit
Thank you for the care, support, and guidance you provide every day to help students thrive.
💙 Alysson Sweet
💙 Beatriz Rodriguez
💙 Sarah Chen
💙 David Macias
💙 Jessica Aguilar
💙 Betsy Duthoit
Thank you for the care, support, and guidance you provide every day to help students thrive.

