EastEast SideSide UnionUnion HighHigh SchoolSchool DistrictDistrict 830 North Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA 95133

ES KudosKudosevents.esuhsd.org A Publication of the Office of Public Information March 2002 Issue 25

Assemblyman Manny Diaz Holds Press Conference Oak Grove Students at Yerba Buena Selected to Participate in Cultural Connections Project In an effort to acknowledge Black History Month, SBC Pacific Bell, in conjunction with The Mexican Heritage Corporation, has sponsored a variety of activities using the theme, “Cultural Connections: The African Spirit in Latin America”. This year, the focus is on the Brazilian culture and its influence in the . One of the activities will be the Cultural Learning Collaborative in which Oak Grove High School was selected to participate. The Learning Collaborative will also include students from Gunderson High School and a charter school from East Palo Alto. These students, as well as students from Brazil, will develop research projects in science, the arts, and social science. The objective is to Assemblyman Manny Diaz, Thanks to the efforts of the State provide students with an Superintendent Joe Coto and Legislature and Governor Davis, opportunity to collaborate in a landmark legislation was approved project-based learning experience San Jose State University and thereby, create a greater President Bob Caret held a press to expand the Cal Grant Program. understanding of the cultural conferenceSeason’sSeason’s at Yerba Buena earlier GreetingsGreetingsFinancially needy high-school challenges facing their respective this month to launch a campaign to students with a 2.0 GPA or higher communities. The 1420 get students to take advantage of are guaranteed financial assistance Foundation/Harvard Project Zero, a the Cal Grant Program. to attend college. program within Harvard’s Graduate Assemblyman Diaz urged the Financial Aid workshops were held School of Education, is supporting press to help promote the at Yerba Buena last week to assist the project. expanded financial aid available to students and parents with the Students are required to do students and stated: “College is application process. research related to the other now more affordable than ever for East Side salutes Assemblyman country and develop a multi-media students with good grades and Diaz for his efforts to assist and presentation highlighting their findings and their cultural financial need.” encourage our students to pursue post secondary opportunities. implications. The culminating activity will be a video teleconference to be held at the Student Board Members Honored Franklin-McKinley District Office at the end of the month. The following individuals were reach out to students and get instrumental in making this activity input on important issues. possible: Vince Proby (Science To be well-versed when Teacher); Dixie Sinkovitch (Math student issues arise, they Teacher); Richard Spearman surveyed over 800 students. (ROTC Instructor), Julia They asked for input on Lawrence (Director) and Lillian issues the Board has Jones (Pac Bell Representative). discussed, such as: safety, Kudos to the following students food, technology, graduation who participated in this exciting requirements and AP/ project: Patrick Wesonga, Mia Honors classes. The student Johnson, Anton Haines, Bianca Board members presented Taylor, Veronica Walker, Alisha the results of the survey at Gipson, Tara Horne, Mariam the Board meeting. It is Harasis, Eric Frampton, and important to note that this is Abaynesh Berhane. the first time student Board members have initiated such James Lick Administrator an extensive campaign to solicit input. The Board of Appointed to Trustees presented them State Committee with gold medals for their Bernie Olmos, Principal of James Student Board Representatives work. Lick, has been appointed to the Melvin Cabebe (IH) and Lynne Kudos to Melvin and Lynne on Association of School Tran (OG) were honored at the last their initiative to better represent Administrators (ACSA) State board meeting for their efforts to the voice of students. Urban Education Committee. As a member of this committee, Board Recognizes External Investigators Mr. Olmos will have the opportunity to participate in the The Board of Trustees development of policies, programs honored Don Stefoff and and positions for the Association. Rick McHale, outside He will also serve as a liaison to our investigators, for finding Region 8 and its charters. additional insurance Congratulations to Mr. Olmos on recovery claims from the this leadership appointment. 1999 Oak Grove fire. Their efforts resulted in $3.5 million more to the district.

Kudos to Don and Rick on their extra efforts to ensure E East Side obtains the S maximum reimbursement for the fire.

Board of Trustees ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ J. Manuel Herrera, President Kudos was initiated to promote the many achievements of East Side family, members, Jeff Ota, Vice President schools, staff, students, parents and alumni. If you are aware of special recognitions Juanita Ramirez, Clerk given to members of our family please send the information to: Craig Mann, Member Lorraine Guerin Public Information Office Patricia Martinez-Roach, Member Education Center 830 North Capitol Avenue Superintendent San Jose, CA 95133 Joe Coto e-mail: [email protected]