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Education + Communication = A Better Nation ® Covering the Orange Unified School District Volume 17, Issue 78 June 2022 www.SchoolNewsRollCall.com
Board of Education Andrea Kristin Ana John Kathryn A. Angie Rick Yamasaki Erickson Page Ortega Moffat Rumsey Ledesma President Vice President Clerk Member Member Member Member SUPERINTENDENT 2022 Employees of the Year Dear OUSD Community, the Year and a member of Human Resources’ leadership It is a busy and exciting time as we rapidly team. The process for the OUSD Administrator of the approach the end of the school year. While Year recognition is facilitated by Leadership Team we look forward to our graduation and Orange, which is the local chapter of the association promotion ceremonies in the coming weeks, of California School Administrators for administrators we were proud to honor our 2022 Employees serving OUSD. of the Year at Fred Kelly Stadium last week. The Board of Education and I are extremely proud OUSD’s Certificated Employees of the of our Employees of the Year and congratulate them on Dr. Gunn Marie Hansen Year are Alejandra “Alex” Ayala, Michelle their selection. We truly appreciate the commitment and “Missy” Goldman, and Richard Ireland; professionalism they show in their respective roles as Classified Employees of the Year are Moises employees and representatives of the District. Their daily Cisneros, Ting “Tina” Huang, and Maluelue “Steve” Tafua; contributions reflect OUSD’s commitment to providing and Leadership Employees of the Year are Joe Erven, each student with a high-quality education and the Jeffrey “Jeff” Jones, and Tam Nguyen. More information resources and support needed to be successful leaders of about each nominee is on the OUSD website under News. tomorrow. The 2021-22 Certificated and Classified Employees Congratulations to all of our 2021-22 Employees of of the Year were chosen after each school, site, and the Year! Thank you for your dedication to serving our department candidate nominated by his or her respective students. location was interviewed by last year’s Employees of Warmest Regards Covering the Orange Unified School District June 2022 3
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OUSD State Preschool 2345 E. Palmyra. Orange, CA 92865 Orange Unified School District GRADUATION www.orangeusd.org/child-development-services/preschool-state Raising Butterflies By Dr. Cheryl Sosa, 2021-2022 Early Childhood Education Coordinator Every spring our OUSD Early Learners in our preschool classrooms have the opportunity to raise their own Graduation & Promotion Schedule butterflies. The children enjoy learning about the four life stages while seeing the metamorphosis of the butterfly. The students get to observe the caterpillar emerging from the egg, the caterpillar eating (a lot!), the caterpillar Special Education School moving to the chrysalis stage and then watching and School Date Time Location waiting for what will emerge. The excitement is real when a surprise emerges from the chrysalis in the form Canyon Hills June 7 10:00 am Gymnasium of a butterfly! Students release the butterfly into the air as a team as they wish it well on its way. These types of Adult Parkside hands-on experiences connect classroom learning with Transition June 3 9:00 am Education Center Home School Quad Area real life experiences. By providing our students with these experiences, we are teaching them to be curious and develop a love of learning. Middle School Promotions School Date Time Location McPherson McPherson June 9 8:45 am Magnet School Caferteria Portola June 9 8:00 am Portola School Field Yorba June 9 9:00 am Yorba School Field Cerro Villa Cerro Villa June 9 9:00 am Outdoor Amphitheater Santiago Santiago June 10 9:00 am Charter Outdoor Amphitheater El Rancho * El Rancho June 8 8:30am 6:00 pm Charter Outdoor Amphitheater High School Graduations School Date Time Location TALL SHIP ISLAND ADVENTURE 2022 Canyon June 9 4:00 pm Fred Kelly Stadium Designed to encourage growing minds to appreciate and explore El Modena June 9 1:00 pm Fred Kelly Stadium nature. Campers will explore marine biology, local ecology, maritime Orange June 8 7:00 pm Fred Kelly Stadium arts, star-gazing, and having unforgettable summer camp fun! Villa Park June 9 7:00 pm Fred Kelly Stadium Sign up today! June 8 Richland 310.833.6055 4:00 pm Fred Kelly Stadium Parkside June 8 info@lamitopsail.org lamitopsail.org/seacamp/ Covering the Orange Unified School District June 2022 5
Anaheim Hills Elementary School 6450 E. Serrano Ave., Anaheim, CA 92807 • 714/997-6169 • www.orangeusd.org/anaheim-hills-elementary-school Students Explore Design Thinking in AHES STEM Lab Anaheim Hills Elementary School (AHES) students participated in the STEM Lab Lessons with the Principal Program throughout the 2021- Nicole 2022 school year. As part of this Van Wilgen-Moore program, students learned and Principal utilized Design Thinking while integrating STEM skills into their designs. Principal Van Wilgen Moore designed this program to increase student access to STEM education and to the AHES STEM Lab. By utilizing Design Thinking, students grew their 21st Century Skills and social and emotional competencies. Students concluded the 2021-2022 STEM Lab Lessons with the Principal Program by participating in the Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt Design Museum “Ready, Set, Design Challenge.” Through this challenge, students designed solutions to human-centered problems, and flights of stairs designed by students in first grade. AHES created innovative solutions such as a grocery conveyor students learned that Design Thinking allows them to belt to assist adults in carrying heavy groceries up several approach problem solving in creative and empathetic ways. California Elementary School 1080 N. California St., Orange, CA 92867 • 714/997-6104 • www.orangeusd.org/california-elementary-school-k-5 Family Night In March, California iInspire Academy had our Family STEAM Night. This is an annual family Dr. Misty Brunasso event that focuses Principal on science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This is an opportunity for families to enjoy a variety of activities and to explore different S.T.E.A.M. phenomena. We created groovy lava lamps that explored the property difference between water and oil. As a good scientist it is important to understand what the properties are of the materials you are working with. We also built roller coasters of motion that takes you down the hill. Over 200 families that proved the concept of potential energy, often referred participated in a variety of events! Our California Bears to as energy of position, and kinetic energy — the energy show their P.A.W.S. and together we succeed! 6 www.schoolnewsrollcall.com
Cambridge Elementary School 425 N. Cambridge St., Orange, CA 92866 • 714/997-6103 • www.orangeusd.org/cambridge-elementary-school Giving Back to Our Community showing up every month to make this service possible. Cambridge Cubs are proud to give back Additionally, we had teachers across campus participate to our community and work to make our in Earth Day and found ways to clean, grow, and beautify Earth a better place! Throughout the year, our campus (and Earth). Our PTO also sponsored and students, staff, and parent volunteers ran a fun night for our community that they called a “DJ have served our local community Glow Party.” This event included a live DJ, glow in the through the Second Harvest Food Bank’s dark decorations and wearables, and fun for all of our Farmers Market. Our partnership with families. We are very proud of our students, staff and Dana Encheff Principal this organization helps provide food to community for always finding ways to serve others and many families in our community, and our take responsibility for helping our community thrive and volunteers and staff are committed to grow. Go Cubs! Canyon Hills 260 S. Imperial Hwy., Anaheim, CA 92807 • 714/997-6171 • www.orangeusd.org/canyon-hills Dedication of Our Teaching Staff award assemblies continue to be virtual, as we celebrate As we approach the end of the school year, the individual accomplishments of our students in class. we take time to reflect on our students’ many The virtual format has allowed greater participation from successes during the year and the dedication our families as they, too, celebrate the successes of their of our teaching staff. The teachers, service children. providers, and staff collaborate to create Innovations in technology have become a standard engaging, fun, and interesting lessons and at Canyon Hills. Our classrooms have new, updated activities both in class, on campus, and in the tablet computers and students access many activities Dr. John Erratt including virtual field trips on our large-screen interactive Coordinator local community. Our students have enjoyed trips off campus to Canyon High School for televisions. snack and to interact with other students As we approach the end of the school year, we are there. We recently resumed community-based instruction planning rite of passage activities for students moving with trips to local markets and eateries. between major grade levels and graduating from our We continued many of the traditional Canyon Hills program. While the school year is coming to an end, student activities this Spring. We are looking forward to the leaning will continue with Extended School Year instruction Spring Egg Hunt and to welcoming our parents back to and activities at Canyon Hills. Thank you to all the faculty, campus for Open House in May. Our Student of the Month staff, and parents who are making this year a success. Covering the Orange Unified School District June 2022 7
Canyon High School 220 S. Imperial Hwy., Anaheim, CA 92807 • 714/532-8000 • www.canyonhighschool.org A Club for Everyone as them and get information on how to join. This spring, Each school year Canyon High School Club Carnival was held for the first time in the new quad hosts two Club Carnival events, one in provided by the Measure S construction project. The new the fall and one in the spring. During quad, with the beautiful new Science Center as a backdrop, Club Carnival, student-led clubs have the provided a college campus like atmosphere with more opportunity to set up information booths, space than was previously available for the event. Each promote their club’s mission, and recruit new school year, Canyon High School averages over 80 active members. New and returning Canyon High student-led clubs. From the Autism Youth Ambassador Craig Abercrombie School students can learn more about the Club to the Writer’s Block Club, there is a club for everyone Principal various clubs that share the same interests at Canyon High. Canyon Rim Elementary School 1090 S. The Highlands Dr., Anaheim, CA 92808 • 714/532-7027 • www.orangeusd.org/canyon-rim-elementary-school Canyon Rim Fun Run At Canyon Rim, we love celebrating the whole child and making time for physical movement and fun! Our PTA and other volunteers recently worked with Boosterthon to provide our students with the Canyon Rim Fun Run – a fun race with a DJ and music Bree Tippets that also served as our largest fundraiser Principal of the year. During the event, the energy from the music and the parents cheering us on, kept our students running and enjoying the Fun Run. The event gave our community the chance to get together and cheer our students on as they enjoyed a fun chance to exercise and play outside. We had a wonderful day outdoors, exercising, building community, and raising money for our school. Thank you to our PTA and parent volunteers who are a part of making Canyon Rim so special! 8 www.schoolnewsrollcall.com
Cerro Villa Middle School 17852 Serrano Ave., Villa Park, CA 92861 • 714/997-6251 • www.cerrovilla.org College and Career Awareness our students participated in WICOR BINGO to test their “March Madness” highlighted the knowledge and our staff posted their resumes next to their collaboration between our students and classroom doors so students can see where they attended counselors to increase college and career college and the various jobs they have held. Our Viking awareness. Our students participated in family has been working hard to enhance Cerro Villa’s a door-decorating contest where seventh emphasis on college and career awareness. graders designed doors Madeline displaying various career Morrison pathways and eighth graders Principal presented various universities. Our eighth grade students have been focusing on the high school transition and learning about the college application process. The final week had themed spirit- wear days, games, and activities as well as a spirit assembly and a staff/student basketball game. This school year, we have incorporated Focused Notes into our instruction campus- wide to support WICOR. Focused Notes are notes taken in any class and revisited to increase learning. WICOR is Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading which are important elements for students to be successful learners. Additionally, Chapman Hills Elementary School 170 N. Aspen St., Orange, CA 92869 • 714/532-8043 • www.orangeusd.org/chapman-hills-elementary-school Making Connections to Real-World Dilemmas How do students make connections to real-world dilemmas? With hands-on learning! After reading the Wonders article, “Oil Spill Heroes,” 5th grade students in Lana Merha Mrs. Brodhagen’s class were Principal presented with an oil spill challenge. Given a bin of water with vegetable oil floating on the top, students were asked to research, design, and test a device that would clean the oil from the surface of the water. To create oil boomers and skimmers, groups were given a brown bag of materials that included: a sponge, small pieces of a water noodle, aluminum foil, pipe cleaners, cotton balls, a straw, one nylon knee sock, and scissors. They learned that no matter how well constructed their device was, not only did oil get everywhere, but it was also close to impossible to clean it all. This hands-on challenge opened our Bobcats’ eyes to the catastrophic ramifications that an oil spill can have on the environment. Covering the Orange Unified School District June 2022 9
Crescent Elementary School 5001 E. Gerda Dr., Anaheim, CA 92807 • 714/997-6371 • www.orangeusd.org/crescent-elementary-school Sixth Grade through the Eyes of Mrs. Grantz’s Class Sixth grade has been a crazy year! Due to Egypt Day was so far my most memorable experience. COVID, we haven’t been able to go on many We took on the role of a god or goddess in clothing and field trips. However, we have done many speech. Sitting still like a statue, we only came alive exciting activities together! One we enjoyed when our classmates dropped a coin into our baskets. I was Walk Through Ancient Civilization. Let was amazed by how authentic the sarcophagi looked with the use of vivid colors and fine details. It was obvious all Antoinette Coe us hear from a couple of fellow students about Principal that and other fun experiences: students enjoyed transforming into their god or goddess. The most fun thing we did this year was The only thing missing was having our parents be a part of Walk Through Ancient History. I loved all the excitement the fun-filled event. I never thought learning about Egypt and a three-hour break from studying! I am looking could be so entertaining!” forward to Outdoor Ed at Irvine Ranch. It will be the only — Sarah Gerges time this year where our 6th grade class gets to participate The best part of our last year in elementary school was in an overnight trip. It will be a memorable experience. we were finally together again! We are so excited to be on — Francis Nguyen to our next education adventure! El Modena High School 3920 Spring St., Orange, CA 92869 • 714/997-6331 • www.elmodenahs.org Senior Standout Diana Villasaldo is El Modena’s AVID 2022 Senior Standout! Diana will be graduating this June with Honors, an overall GPA of 4.2. She Sandra Preciado will be earning her Interim Principal Biliteracy Seal, but is actually trilingual - fluent in English, Spanish, and French. She is a member of Big Brother Big Sister and provides tutoring to elementary-aged children. Diana has also shown her passion for working with children, by taking 5 dual enrollment classes with SCC and earning her Certificate of Proficiency with school-aged children. She was honored on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Irvine Barclay Theater and was presented with a $5000 scholarship from an anonymous donor through the Orange County Community Foundation. She plans to attend San Diego State University in the fall with the hopes of studying to be a pediatric nurse. Congratulations Diana! 10 www.schoolnewsrollcall.com
El Rancho Charter Middle School 181 S. Del Giorgio Dr., Anaheim, CA 92808 • 714/997-6238 • elranchocharter.org Mojo Makes a Difference Mojo is a 2-year-old Flat Coated Retriever that serves the students and staff at El Rancho Charter Middle School, as well as other organizations. He was certified as a therapy dog in 2021 by Pet Partners. Pet Partners is Michele Walker the national leader for assisted therapy Principal animals. This year, Mojo won third place in the national title of “Pet Partners Therapy Dog of the Year.” A team of El Rancho students raised over $23,000 to help the Pet Partners Organization. Mojo volunteers to provide mental health interventions for seniors, students, medical centers, and people affected by natural and human-caused disasters The human-animal bond has been known to improve mental health. Pets can improve symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and can decrease feelings of loneliness. Some fun facts about Mojo: • Mojo has logged in more than 400 service hours. • He uses buttons to communicate and can even read words! Esplanade Elementary School 381 N. Esplanade St., Orange, CA 92869 • 714/997-6157 • www.orangeusd.org/esplanade The Robotics Team is Gearing Up! Esplanade’s robotics team has been busy collaborating, building, creating, revising, and preparing for the upcoming Robotics Showcase, which is going to be held later this month at OUSD’s district office. This group of Christina Robotics experts consists of students Yokoyama in grades 4th, 5th, and 6th. Leading Principal this talented group are none other than Esplanade’s Robotics Masters, 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Aihara, and 5th/6th grade teacher, Mr. Praska. The students work together in teams of four, each with their own robot. The teams have collaborated on the design of their robot, and coding that must be done for the competition’s challenges. It has been a couple of years since the team could come together and prepare for a practice, practice! When asked why the students like competition, and the students are looking forward to being part of the robotics team, they explained that they it! New this year, each team has different challenges to love working together, and collaborating with each other. complete. This adds new complexity to the competition, Building the robots and writing the code is challenging but but Esplanade’s robotics experts do not give up. Our Eagles being able to work together as a team, and solve problems are continually modifying their robots and the code they together is the most rewarding part of being on the team. have written to complete the challenges and they practice, Good luck with the upcoming competition, Eagles! Covering the Orange Unified School District June 2022 11
Fairhaven Elementary School 1415 Fairhaven Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705 • 714/997-6178 • www.orangeusd.org/fairhaven-elementary-school Differences Acceptance Week have enjoyed raising awareness to accept differences and Fairhaven Falcons have been able to collectively celebrate all our students! celebrate the week of April 4th - 8th as “Differences Acceptance Week” called “Don’t DIS my ABILITY Week.” Christina Hirales Classroom discussions Principal took place with various activities held using a Google Classroom Resource for our teachers. Every day was a different spirit day from Neurodiversity Day to New Friends Friday. We wanted our students know and understand that people experience and interact with the world in different ways. Inclusion opportunities were provided where students could join in games, puzzles, and various activities in the Multi- Purpose Room with our students with Abilities. We are so excited to help our student’s grow and understand the different ways that people learn. We Fletcher Elementary School 515 W. Fletcher St., Orange, CA 92865 • 714/997-6181 • www.orangeusd.org/fletcher-elementary-school Fletcher Welcomes Parents meeting their child’s teacher in person and physically being at Open House in their classroom. It was also an opportunity for former The Fletcher campus came alive on April students to come back and see their teachers in person, as 21st as we welcomed our Falcon Families many never had the chance to say goodbye. to the first Open House in three years! It was truly a night to celebrate! Parents and family members Sara Pelly anxiously poured Principal through the gates after completing the required visitor attestation forms – a small price to pay to help ensure the safety of those attending. After a welcome from the principal and PTSA president, parents were dismissed to visit classrooms and appreciate the hard work done by students this school year. Students enthusiastically guided parents to their rooms and introduced them to their teachers. For most parents, this was the first time 12 www.schoolnewsrollcall.com
Handy Elementary School 860 N. Handy St., Orange, CA 92867 • 714/997-6183 • www.orangeusd.org/handy-elementary-school After School Enrichment Classes Handy students and give them opportunities to create and Handy Elementary School proudly offered perform. These classes met twice per week after-school after-school enrichment classes this year: were completely free to students. Each group performed at Drone Team taught by Mr. Ullman, Robotics Open House to highlight what they learned. Our talented Team taught by Miss Iinuma, Accordion scholars impressed the audience! Group taught by Mr. Self, and Mariachi Band taught Erika Krohn by Ms. Calhoun. The Principal vision of these classes is to unleash the creativity of Imperial Elementary School 400 S. Imperial Hwy., Anaheim, CA 92807 • 714/997-6282 • www.orangeusd.org/imperial-elementary-school Annual Spring Festival hard to make it a special experience for all in attendance. Imperial Elementary School’s PTA hosted This is a popular community event that brings families its annual Spring Festival on Friday, April and community members together to celebrate each other. 15, 2022. Imperial families enjoyed a fun- We are grateful for our entire school community and look filled evening of carnival games, rides, food forward to all our future celebrations! trucks, delicious treats, and great Diane Lew company! Year Principal after year, two of the most popular events are the booth where kids can blast each other with silly string and the booth where kids can dye their hair crazy colors. The Spring Festival has been a long-standing tradition at Imperial and families were thrilled to be able to hold the event again, after a three-year hiatus. Many Canyon High School students volunteer at the event (many of whom are Imperial alumni) and work Covering the Orange Unified School District June 2022 13
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science 4319 E. Jordan Ave., Orange, CA 92869 • 714/997-6187 • www.orangeusd.org/jordan-academy Learning Beyond the Classroom running events. Flight At Jordan Academy of Language Academy, Board Games, and Computer Science, many of Art, Running Club and our students take advantage of the STEAM Mystery is provided variety of after-school enrichment by our Jordan teachers and classes offered that enhance our staff. This year, Jordan daily programs and beyond. This has teamed up with El spring, our after-school enrichment Modena High School Career Lorena Rubio Principal classes include Cooking, Drone, Technical Education (CTE) STEAM, Photography, Flight Department and have Academy, Board Games, Art, Mariachi, Cheer brought on High School and Pom, and Running Club. Our VAPA students students teach our Jaguars transfer the music knowledge learned during their about Cooking, Drones, band and orchestra classes to play Mariachi music with Photography, and Cheer VAPA teacher, Mr. Jimenez. Running Club meets every and Pom! Our students are enjoying the benefits they are week to boost participants’ endurance for upcoming OC acquiring from these opportunities! Lampson Elementary School 13321 Lampson Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92840 • 714/997-6153 • www.orangeusd.org/lampson-elementary-school-k-5 Kids Heart Challenge goal this year was Lampson is thrilled to raise $2,500 to be participating for in three weeks – its 12th year in the and we smashed Kids Heart Challenge that goal by the (formerly Jump Rope beginning of week for Heart). Together, 2! Although there over the past 11 years are still a few days Alejandra Pantoja we have raised over left to fundraise, Principal $21,000 – and that was we have raised our through a pandemic year! highest amount Lampson has always shown how much yet – over $4,100!! we love to help others and make a difference in the world. We still have a few days left to collect donations. Our Jump The money we raise in the Kids Heart Challenge is used Rope Event will take place the beginning of June. Parents for life saving research for the American Heart Association and families – thank you so much for making this our best and helps to fund surgeries for kids with sick hearts. Our year ever! 14 www.schoolnewsrollcall.com
La Veta Elementary School 2800 E. La Veta Ave., Orange, CA 92869 • 714/997-6155 • www.orangeusd.org/la-veta-elementary-school Family Activities Our Viking community was able to enjoy a Family Night on campus which was a huge success. Over 500 tickets were purchased, and the students had an opportunity to Sheryl participate in craft activities. Anderson-Glass Our families picnicked around Principal campus and enjoyed the great weather and camaraderie. The Angels Organization selected La Veta to participate in the Adopt-A–School Program this school year. Our families enjoyed a Sunday baseball game at Angels Stadium on Opening Weekend. Griffin Canning, Left- Handed Pitcher for the team, along with the Angels Organization hosted an Assembly for our entire school. Our students and staff had a great time welcoming the group on our campus and asking inquisitive questions. Every student received a Mike Trout As always, I am proud of our Vikings and enjoy the Bobblehead and our school received funds to help build our opportunities provided due to their hard work and equipment to use for recess activity and physical education. dedication. Linda Vista Elementary School 1200 N. Cannon St., Orange, CA 92869 • 714/997-6201 • www.lindavistaelementary.com New Marquee assemblies that bring science and social studies to life, As our school year at Linda Vista is such as “Walk through the Gold Rush” and “Walk through coming to a close, we are so excited for all the Revolution.” These programs allow Linda Vista to be a that we have been able to experience this fun and exciting place to learn! year! Our brand- new marquee was installed Renee Ybarra during Spring Principal Break, and it is a wonderful addition to the front of our school and the communication to our school community. Our PTA was a huge part in making this purchase and we are thankful. This month, we are engaging in a PTA fundraising contest to provide for the many enrichment programs we offer at Linda Vista. Our PTA supports us by paying for a PE coach every week, Art Master’s program for all students, field trip transportation and several Covering the Orange Unified School District June 2022 15
McPherson Magnet School 333 S. Prospect St., Orange, CA 92869 • 714/997-6384 • mcphersonhome.meteormail.net STEAM Night at McPherson! McPherson was excited to bring back the school’s annual STEAM night. Sponsored by the Education Foundation, McPherson staff hosted over twelve engaging STEAM events for students and Brenna Godsey families. Some of the most popular Principal events were the reptile room, 3D printing, eSports, robotics, bubble making, STEAM Cartooning, and the “Yo-Yo Guy”. To start the evening, there were food trucks and the traditional McPherson egg drop. Using limited materials to build a cushioned container for the egg, there were only five successful entries out of 200 that kept their egg safe as it was dropped from the roof. The highlight and culmination of the evening was a demonstration of how a hot air balloon works and watching the annual ball drop for the Education Foundation fundraiser. The night was a great success, and the McPherson community came out strong to engage in all the fun STEAM related activities! Nohl Canyon High School 4100 E. Nohl Ranch Rd., Anaheim, CA 92807 • 714/997-6203 • www.orangeusd.org/nohl-canyon-elementary-school 50th Anniversary Nohl Canyon had a wonderful celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Nohl Canyon Elementary School’s opening. In April Jeffrey 1972, Nohl Canyon Jones opened its doors to Principal the Orange/Anaheim Hills community. To celebrate this wonderful time, Nohl Canyon invited current Orange Unified School District Board Members, Executive Cabinet, Executive Directors, alumni staff members, and alumni students to an Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday, April 27th on Nohl Canyon’s Campus. We were proud to highlight the many great memories of our has a long tradition of multi-generations attending our Roadrunners in a school-wide assembly with past school, and we look forward to sharing in the celebration principals, teachers, and students taking part. Nohl Canyon with so many of them. 16 www.schoolnewsrollcall.com
Olive Elementary School 3038 Magnolia Ave., Orange, CA 92865 • 714/637-8218 • www.orangeusd.org/olive-elementary-school College and Career Ready Olive Ocelots are becoming college and career ready! Our students, staff, and families have continued to work hard and grow throughout the 2021-22 school year. As an AVID Elementary Showcase School, Olive Heather Darrow has the esteemed privilege and honor Principal of welcoming visitors from districts throughout California, as they seek to learn about key AVID strategies and how AVID can support learning and student outcomes. This past Spring, Olive hosted an AVID District Leadership showcase, which gave us the opportunity to collaborate with educators throughout California, inspiring a deeper understanding of pedagogy and clarity about best practices for instruction. Students who work with AVID develop collaboration, organization, and high- level thinking skills that prepare them for their next steps in education. At Olive, our students begin their AVID journey in TK and continue building their skills through 6th grade. When our students leave Olive, they are well prepared for the rigor of secondary education. Go Ocelots! Orange High School 525 N. Shaffer St., Orange, CA 92867 • 714/997-6211 • www.orangehighschool.org New Class of 2023 Orange High School is Proud to Introduce the New Class of 2023 Simon Orange Chapman STEM Scholars. The SOCSS program provides scholarship Dennis support for up to ten Orange McCuistion High Students planning Principal of attending Chapman University. This program provides transformative experiences to explore the STEM fields at Chapman University during their junior year in high school. This program is focused on enhancing the scholar’s preparedness, easing the scholar’s transition to college, and igniting the scholar’s science and engineering interests. These students will engage in group discussions and hands- on experiences with Chapman Professors during their junior and senior years of high SOCSS Class of 2023 school. The total value of this scholarship is Jewelz Cook (Not pictured), Elijah Duran, Cathy Hoang, Corine Manaloto, Joshua Martinez, $188,000 per student over a four-year period. Sherly Montoya , Diego Paz, Javier Sirena, Alexa Tellez- Barajas, Brandon Tran Covering the Orange Unified School District June 2022 17
Palmyra Elementary School 1325 E. Palmyra Ave., Orange, CA 92866 • 714/997-6207 • www.orangeusd.org/palmyra-elementary-school Gift/Easter Basket The baskets we filled with books, candy, stuffed animals, Orange Emblem has been such an and some hygiene supplies. An added touch was included amazing support to our school. On April 15th for our Students with Special Needs. Orange Emblem they came to generously give ALL Palmyra volunteers› hand-crafted items that were specifically students, almost 400, PK-6th grade, a Gift/ made for each student. Parents were so thankful for such Easter basket filled with goodies for each a thoughtful touch. Palmyra Elementary wants to thank student. The students were overjoyed to take Orange Emblem for their partnership and generosity to our Christina home a basket before the holiday weekend. school. Bletterman Principal Panorama Elementary School 10512 Crawford Canyon Rd., Santa Ana, CA 92705 • 714/997-6265 • www.orangeusd.org/panorama-elementary-school Welcoming the Community Panorama is thrilled to welcome our community onto campus in many different facets. Each day, we find parent volunteers supporting instruction, leading groups, or working with students. Recently, we Erin Rosselli welcomed Dr. Terri Iler, the manager Principal of the mental health education program at CHOC. She enjoyed visiting classrooms, hearing about our programs, and she shared various mental health resources. In March, we hosted our first in-person family night focused on mathematics. Our primary students participated in hands-on learning. They used dominoes, playing cards, playdoh, dice, and cups to reinforce number sense. Each family received a care package to continue their learning at home. Our upper grade students and families “broke out” using their knowledge of fractions. Their breakout activity, similar to an escape room, required them to work together to solve tasks. All families provided positive feedback and look forward to our next two-family nights focused on STEM and literacy. 18 www.schoolnewsrollcall.com
Portola Middle School 270 N. Palm Dr., Orange, CA 92868 • 714/997-6361 • www.orangeusd.org/portola-middle-school-6-7-8 Portola Preparatory Academy that they gain the skills needed to take college coursework Portola Middle School is opening a new in high school. AVID will serve as the base course for program, Portola Preparatory Academy, for the preparatory program allowing students to visit local the 22/23 school year. The first cohort of colleges and teaching them study skills required to achieve students accepted will be in 6th grade next at high academic levels. Additionally, students enrolled in year. This program will be a school-within- Portola Preparatory Academy will be enrolled in Pre-AP a-school model and will serve those students (Advanced Placement) course work and C-STEM Robotics. Jeff Morgan seeking to enter Orange High School’s Early C-STEM robotics is a course developed from UC Davis that Principal College Academy Program. allows students to strengthen their math skills through The goal of Portola Preparatory Academy robotics and coding. The Pre-AP courses will allow our is to have every student prepared for college and career. students to experience instructional practices and routines Students that follow the course sequence through Portola that help them develop the important critical thinking Preparatory Academy and Orange High School’s Early skills needed to succeed in AP. College Academy will have substantial credit toward their Students within Portola Preparatory Academy would two-year Associate’s Degree. also access all of the other great programs Portola has Students in Portola Preparatory Academy will to offer including being a part of the Verizon Innovative be enrolled in honors level course work with AVID Learning Schools (VILS), one of only two schools within (Advancement Via Individual Determination) to ensure Orange County. Prospect Elementary School 379 N. Virage St., Orange, CA 92869 • 714/997-6271 • www.orangeusd.org/prospect-elementary-school Principal for a Day Prospect Elementary was excited to have Mr. Adam Brody as our Principal Mary Hinton for a Day, on Principal March 3, 2022. Mr. Brody is the President of Strategic Kids, whose motto is, “Teaching life strategies through games.” Strategic Kids partners with our school to provide lunchtime activities such as Cartooning Class, a Physical Education program called Masters of the Field, Origami Lessons, and Chess Club. Mr. Brody toured Prospect with the help of AVID Student Leadership. They described a host of programs we have on site, such as our “It was fun running and playing dodgeball during lunch Gardening Club, and Craft Club. He was impressed with recess.” – Ignacio Martinez 6th our inspired students and dedicated staff! “It was interesting to learn to play chess because before Students have this to say about the fun programs they I didn’t know how to play chess. Once I learned it, it was participate in: fun.” – Isabella Cortez 3rd Covering the Orange Unified School District June 2022 19
Richland High School 615 N. Lemon St., Orange, CA 92867 • 714/997-6167 • www.orangeusd.org/richland-continuation-high-school Celebrating Our Graduates As we near the end of the school year, Richland is Richland’s unique environment allows once again preparing for graduation festivities. Alongside students and staff to commemorate and our quarterly assembly, seniors may look forward to a celebrate the achievements of seniors every senior trip to Knott’s Berry Farm, a prom, and the final quarter. By having Richland on a quarter commencement ceremony held at Fred Kelly Stadium. system, seniors have the opportunity Richland’s mission is fulfilled every time a student to graduate early and therefore several graduates along with much joy and celebration from the opportunities are created in a year for Richland staff witnessing the hard work of students come Lisa Ogan Principal celebrating student success. Second quarter to fruition as they attain this great accomplishment. Way to saw seventeen students graduate. To go Condors! help commemorate our graduates’ successes, a special guest speaker, Congressman Lou Correa, gave an impassioned speech capturing the core values at Richland: being skilled, organized, accountable, and respectful. Third quarter initiated even more Richland Condors by having twenty-five senior graduates! Running Springs Elementary School 8670 E. Running Springs Dr., Anaheim, CA 92808 • 714/281-4512 • www.orangeusd.org/running-springs-elementary-school Flags Around the World minded” and “risk takers” as they tried new foods, drinks, Running Springs held its’ annual Flags and crafts. Ultimately, the goal is for our students to Around the World on April 8th. The event become international minded and globally aware citizens. provides an opportunity to better connect Adding to the fun, our school mascot, Rudy the Redhawk, our families through culture and celebrate also made a special appearance and led the crowd in the the diversity of the Running Springs Redhawk (Chicken) Dance. Community. Mark McLaughlin Seventeen different Principal ethnicities were represented, and the evening was filled with traditional music, student performances, food, crafts, and customary dress. The multipurpose room was decked with international flags while several tables displayed realia, cultural information, and trivia on the hosts’ respective heritage. Students were issued passports with the objective to visit each table and experience the cultures from around the world. In doing so, they demonstrate being “open 20 www.schoolnewsrollcall.com
Santiago Charter Middle School 515 N. Rancho Santiago Blvd., Orange, CA 92869 • 714/997-6366 • www.santiagocharterms.org Proud Recipient similar cause to theirs. In past years, we have donated to Santiago Charter Middle the local animal shelter, beach clean-up organizations, School is the proud recipient and other organizations students have found interest and of many years of recognition passion in. from the State of California In addition to Santiago’s Charity PBL, students also for Civic Learning. We contribute to the community through other courses and believe it is our responsibility disciplines! Our electives department consistently seeks to support students to be out ways for students to be involved in making a difference. Dr. James Ashley D’Agostino Pedroza community contributors and Within our culinary department, students work weekly to Co-Principal Co-Principal understand the role of Civic repurpose unsold food from the local markets into food that Education throughout the is donated to those in our community who are experiencing curriculum. food insecurities. In our Industrial Tech (woodshop) During trimester 3, Santana’s participate in a group courses, students build wooden cars that are donated to Project-Based Learning “PBL” opportunity through their orphanages around the world. And, if you walk the campus English class. Modeled after a cause they are passionate of Santiago, you’ll see the many colorful murals that were about, students create a charity, a website, a podcast painted by our very own art department! promotion, and other materials to distribute to help bring We believe middle school is a time where students start awareness to their cause. As a school, we hold a PBL day to build their purpose and understand their impact in their and students assemble in the cafeteria to share out their local community and beyond. We are proud of the many charity and the importance of their cause. Santana’s raise opportunities Santiago students have to make a difference real money to support a live-functioning charity with a in their world. Serrano Elementary School 17741 Serrano Ave., Villa Park, CA 92861 • 714/997-6275 • www.orangeusd.org/serrano-elementary-school 6th Grade Outdoor Education Camp rock climbing, crafts, hiking, and more. One of the After years of uncertainty, it was highlights was skit night on Thursday evening with the amazing for our 6th grade students to camp counselors and other San Diego school students. experience overnight camp at YMCA Camp We loved seeing how independent and responsible our Marston! They spent an entire week in students could be as they served themselves and cleaned Julian, California alongside our three 6th up after every meal. They also did their part to limit grade teachers and Principal Kresl. Camp food waste and met their daily goals several times! While Marston offers adventure, fun, friendships, the students enjoyed their freedom and time away from Laura Kresl Principal and great staff – all on a spectacular 236- home, they happily returned Friday afternoon (ready for acre site – with activities including archery, a nap). Covering the Orange Unified School District June 2022 21
Sycamore Elementary School 340 N. Main St., Orange, CA 92868 • 714/997-6277 • www.orangeusd.org/sycamore-elementary-school Sycamore Jungle Book Musical to four dedicated Sycamore teachers: (general education Production 2022 teachers) Mr. Patino and Mrs. McBrien, and (special On March 18, 2022, Sycamore Elementary education teachers) Ms. Alise Gay, and Ms. Sabrina students performed the Disney Musical Fraser. This musical arts program helps students develop production of Jungle Book. The entire school teamwork, build confidence, and learn the necessary attended the daytime performance, and skills to produce a musical theater show. They work on over 200 attendees came to the evening respect, practice collaboration, and strengthen speaking, performance. Both shows were held at reading, and memorization skills - in a fun environment. Lucia Perales Principal Portola Middle School Auditorium. The This year’s daytime performance included some Special production was made possible through a Day Class (SDC) students in the performance, showing prestigious Disney Musicals in Schools grant through the that Sycamore is an inclusive school that supports all Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Sycamore was one of only learners. five schools chosen to participate in the 2019-2020 school We are grateful for all the students, parents, staff, and year. The program was put on hold last year. teachers that supported this program to make it a great To prepare for the show, over 35 fourth through sixth success. The program will continue to be funded for the grade students attended after school rehearsals two days 2022-2023 school year by the Sycamore PTA and school a week for 18 weeks. The success of the program was due program funding. Taft Elementary School 1829 N. Cambridge St., Orange, CA 92865 • 714/997-6254 • www.orangeusd.org/taft-elementary-school An Exciting End to School Year interested in learning about diversity and cultures from The students and staff at Taft have been around the world. busy the last few months and are looking Our 6th graders had a blast at Outdoor Ed, where forward to an exciting end to the school they experienced a once in a lifetime opportunity year. We have been showing evidence of at camp for three days. We will certainly miss this learning by improving our iReady scores and amazing group of 6th graders when they move on to celebrating those successes. Students filled middle school! Our end of the year festivities includes another bucket full of Taft Tiger Tickets and our school wide Color Run, the rest of our grade level Amy Alvardo Principal earned a Field Day activity, which was held field trips and of course, Promotion. It is hard to believe just before Spring Break. The Cat in the Hat the school year is wrapping up, but we are so fortunate visited for Read Across America, and we had a great turn to have had such a great year. Thank you to all our out at our Science Night. The Language and Culture Club families for continuing to support our efforts to make started, and we filled two classrooms with kids who are Taft a fantastic place to be. 22 www.schoolnewsrollcall.com
Villa Park Elementary School 10551 Center Dr., Villa Park, CA 92861 • 714/997-6281 • www.orangeusd.org/villa-park-elementary Outdoor Education Center Our Villa Park Elementary 6th graders were able to attend Outdoor Education Camp at Irvine Ranch Outdoor Dr. Sara Beggs Education Center. Principal Students completed teambuilding and STEAM activities during their 2-day adventure. Students participated in a ropes course, zip line, climbing wall, and other team building games to build their collaboration and communication skills. They expanded their knowledge on the rock cycle, cracked open geodes, panned for gold, entered a mine, and dug for coal. Students conducted science experiments, learned about gardening and California native plants. In the picture you can see a group of students learning about compost. Our VPE 6th grade Bobcats were thrilled to have the opportunity to attend this camp. Villa Park High School 18042 Taft Ave., Villa Park, CA 92861 • 714/532-8020 • www.villaparkhigh.org A School of Excellence In summary, in the last four years of competition for Villa Park High School continues to these prestigious academic team awards, Villa Park High demonstrate why we are a “School of School has had seven teams win a CIF Southern Section Excellence” and how we always strive to Academic Championship, two teams earn CIF Southern embody the Orange Unified School District Section Academic Championship Runner-Up and one team EDGE. earn the title of overall State Champion (2019 Girls’ Golf). The California Interscholastic Federation, Principal Dr. Ken Miller stated, “These amazing student- Dr. Ken Miller Southern Section (CIF-SS) has released the athletes continue to represent not only the over 1,300 Principal winners of the 34th Annual CIF Southern student-athletes on campus but also set an exemplary Section-Ford Academic Awards. Each teams’ example of academic achievement for all 2,150 Villa Park awards are based upon cumulative grade point average students. Our student-athletes continue to illustrate our (G.P.A.). Villa Park High School competes in the category of school’s keen focus on winning academics!” “Large Schools” (Enrollment 1500+). Athletic Director Mr. Andy Saltsman stated, “We are For the 2021-2022 school year, Villa Park High School pleased to share these achievements by our student- had nearly all of our 23 Varsity Sports qualify for the athletes with our community. It is right that we should pay CIF-SS Team Report based upon grade point average special recognition to our student-athletes who compete status in the CIF Southern Section, 14 teams earned and achieve at the highest levels, both in the classroom and Top 25 status, eight (8) teams earned Top 10 status, on the field/courts!” three (3) teams earned Top 5 status and one (1) team, Thank you to our dedicated teachers, coaches, students, Baseball, was the CIF Southern Section Academic families, and community in supporting these amazing team Champion Runner-Up. achievements. Covering the Orange Unified School District June 2022 23
West Orange Elementary School 243 S. Bush St., Orange, CA 92868 • 714/997-6283 • www.orangeusd.org/west-orange-elementary-school-k-5 Magic of Science Our West Orange Warriors love science and mathematics! During our interactive assembly in April, our Warriors learned about air and our atmosphere through a series of ultra-cool Dr. Monica demonstrations showing the Murray weight of air, the effects of the Principal atmosphere, and the properties and actions involved in a vacuum. Earlier in the month, our warriors participated in the magic of science live demonstrations. Students learned about chemistry, magnetism, optical illusions, physics, and mathematics. We ended the month of April with Earth Week by continuing to engage in science and focusing on recycling, donating used clothes, and creating recyclable art. Our students demonstrated their creative talents by making beautiful art with bottles, boxes, and trash. From robots to purses, our students were innovative in designing and creating their art projects. Way to go, Warriors! Yorba Academy of the Arts Middle School 935 N. Cambridge St., Orange, CA 92867 • 714/997-6161 • www.orangeusd.org/yorba Eddie Espinosa, Interim Principal Busy Season It has been a very busy season at Yorba and we are just getting started as we begin gearing up for our busiest season before the end of the school year. May is Mental Health Awareness month and now is a perfect time to brag about our great counseling team and the addition of our Wellness Center known on our campus as the Toro Center. Students can be seen coming into a peaceful, quiet, and calm place of acceptance and inclusion. Our newest counselor, Ms. Ashley Arzola, is a vital part of what makes the Toro Center so special and so well received by our students. She, along with our veteran counselor, Mr. Adan Garcia help make our campus a healthy and safe place for all students. Any Yorba student can come in to chat, take a break, or to find help when needed. Additionally, there are puzzles, games, books, a coloring station, and a “calm down corner” available for a quiet place to “reset”. What a great addition to our Yorba campus. 24 www.schoolnewsrollcall.com
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