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Education + Communication = A Better Nation ® Covering the Inglewood Unified School District VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 MARCH / APRIL 2015 Strong Community Partnerships Las Asociaciones Comunitarias Sólidas Contribute to IUSD’s Success Contribuyen al Éxito de IUSD By Kristin Agostoni By Kristin Agostoni The Inglewood Unified School Las vacaciones de invierno apenas District (IUSD) winter break had habían comenzado en el Distrito just begun when hundreds of Unificado de Inglewood cuando families converged on the campus of cientos de familias convergieron Morningside High School. en el campo escolar de la escuela The school opened its doors that secundaria Morningside. Saturday in December not for class La escuela abrió sus puertas but for a special event organized by ese sábado en diciembre, no por the nonprofit St. Margaret’s Center. clases, sino por un evento especial School and district employees, organizado por el centro sin fines de working around the clock with lucro St. Margaret. Los empleados de volunteers from the organization las escuelas y del distrito, trabajaron that helps local families in need, contra el reloj con los voluntarios de had transformed the campus into a esa organización para ayudar a las Winter Wonderland, inviting parents familias necesitadas de la localidad; to select gifts for their children while transformaron el campo escolar en the youngsters enjoyed food and una Tierra de Maravilla de Invierno, holiday fun. invitando a los padres de familia a IUSD’s participation in the Members of the 2014 UCLA Women’s National Championship Tennis Team seleccionar regalos para sus niños, hosted a tennis clinic for students of all ages at Inglewood High. The event was sponsored by the Southern California Tennis Association, which has been active in See Strong Community • Page 10 See Las Asociaciones • Page 10 bringing tennis programs, resources and equipment into IUSD schools. For Better Education Por Una Mejor Educación Inglewood Unified School District El Distrito Escolar Unificado (IUSD) is on the move and heading de Inglewood (IUSD) está en toward a rebirth. movimiento y rumbo hacia un Our district leadership team, brilliant principals, renacimiento. and committed teachers and staff are working closely Nuestro equipo de liderazgo del distrito, together to provide the highest-quality educational directores brillantes, maestros y un personal programs, facilities and opportunities for the comprometido, están trabajando conjuntamente children and families we serve. We are shoring up para proveer programas educativos de máxima finances and accounting for every penny we spend. calidad, servicios y oportunidades para los niños We are putting more resources in the hands of y las familias que servimos. Estamos controlando individual school sites and leadership teams. We are nuestras finanzas y llevamos contabilidad en cada building and leveraging lasting relationships with centavo gastado. Estamos poniendo más recursos community partners, which will help elevate and Dr. Brann interacting with students in the classroom. en las manos de individuos de cada escuela y de improve our practices. los equipos de liderazgo. Estamos construyendo y The progress we have made is evident throughout the district. My fiscal aprovechando las relaciones duraderas con nuestros socios de la comunidad, lo leadership team will soon all but erase the budget deficits of the past and put que ayudará a elevar y mejorar nuestras prácticas. the district on a firm fiscal footing. This will result in more resources devoted El progreso que hemos realizado es evidente a través de todo el distrito. Mi to students. We have now lowered class sizes in our Transitional Kindergarten equipo de liderazgo fiscal muy pronto borrará los déficits del pasado y pondrá and kindergarten classes district-wide to as low as 20 students per class. We al distrito en una posición fiscal firme. Este será el resultado de más recursos now offer Spanish dual-language immersion classes. And this past year, we destinados a los estudiantes. Ahora hemos reducido el número de alumnos en have aggressively pursued and secured more than $650,000 in grant funding nuestro kindergarten de transición y en las clases de kindergarten a nivel de used to create a four-year engineering link-learning pathway at Morningside distrito en 20 estudiantes por clase. Estamos ofreciendo clases de inmersión

See For Better Education • Page 10 See Por Una Mejor Educatión • Page 10 www.SchoolNewsRollCall.com After School Education Inglewood Unifi ed School District Program Goals:

• Students will be exposed to Common Core. • English Language Learners will improve in areas of weakness to accompany efforts to re-designate. • Students will participate in diverse enrichment opportunities following the Project Based Learning structure. • Students will participate in disguised learning in core academic areas to improve academic achievement. • Students will participate in a healthy lifestyle driven environment promoting eating healthy, being physically fi t, and making healthy lifestyle choices. State Trustee of School • Students will practice 21st Century Learning skills daily. Dr. Don Brann Advisory Board After School Education & Safety Program (ASES) Dr. Carliss McGhee, President Rene Talbott, Member Bennett-Kew Elementary (TK-6) Kelso Elementary (TK-6) Oak Street Elementary (TK-6) Henry Brown, Member (310) 680-5400 (310) 680-5480 (310) 680-5340 Graciela Patiño, Member Dr. Johnny J. Young, Member Centinela Elementary (TK-6) Parent School (TK-8) Payne (Beulah) Elementary (TK-6) (310) 680-5410 Administrators (310) 680-5440 (310) 680-5430 Joe Dominguez, Crozier Middle School (7-8) Lane (Warren) School (TK-6) Woodworth Elementary (TK-6) Chief Deputy Superintendent (310) 680-5280 (310) 680-5380 (310) 680-5360 Eugenio D. Villa, Chief Business Offi cial Highland Elementary (TK-6) La Tijera Academy School (TK-8) Worthington Elementary (TK-6) Nora Roque, (310) 680-5460 (310) 680-5260 (310) 680-5350 Executive Director of Human Resorces Tiffany F. Rudek, Hudnall Elementary (TK-6) Albert Monroe Middle School (7-8) Chief Academic Offi cer (310) 680-5420 (310) 680-5310 Dr. Mary P. Ring, Chief of Staff Program Offerings District Coordinator / After School Education & Safety Program • 1 Hour of allotted Homework Time • 1 Hour of Physical Fitness Activities Kiwiana Cain, Ed.D. • 1 Hour of Enrichment After-School Program Purpose Enrichment Activities Include but are The after school program was created to provide a safe & Not Limited to (May Vary at Different Sites) nurturing educational environment for students at the end • Orchestra • Dance • Yoga / Pilates of the school day. • Music & Movement • Arts & Crafts • Robotics The After School Education & Safety Program is a project based • Sewing Classes • Instrumental Music Lessons • Money Matters program involving disguised learning. • Cooking Classes • Multi Media Production • Leadership • Hands on Science (STEM) • Video Game Writing & • Enrichment Writing The ASES program is funded through a state grant and is free of • Chess Club Development Program Programs charge to students attending an Inglewood Unifi ed School. • Reader’s Theater • Journalism • Choir After School Program Rules Sample Clubs • All regular School Rules apply in this program Nasa’s Best, Web Design, Typing, Gardening, Cooking, STEAM • All students who remain after school must be a part of an Visual / Performing Arts, Woodshop After-School Program • No loitering on campus Sports Basketball, Football, Soccer • All K-6th grade students must be signed out by an adult • 7th & 8th grade may sign themselves out & walk home only Nutrition Myplate, Catch Kids Club, One Stop with a parent consent form Physical Zumba, Wii Dance, Yoga, Catch Kids Club, Game Day, • Parents need to pick up student(s) no later than 6:00 pm • Students must attend the Program for four (4) hours Education Dance, One Stop Monday through Friday Mentoring Girls on the Run, RESIST! • Students may be dropped after three (3) unexcused absences Non-Discrimination Statement The Inglewood Unifi ed School District shall be free from discrimination based on gender, race, color, national origin, sex, ethnic group, creed, religion, ancestry, social or economic status, parental or marital status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or the perception of one or more of such characteristics, harassment or any other unlawful consideration in any of its programs, activities, policies, regulations, procedures or practices. 401 S. 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Covering the Inglewood Unified School District March / April 2015 3 Bennett/Kew Elementary 11710 S. Cherry Ave., Inglewood, CA 90303 • 310/680-5400 • www.iusd.net Excelling as Leaders Bennett-Kew Elementary is proud of its student council, led by fifth-grade teacher Ms. Fernandez. Participating students are provided with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to become actively engaged leaders in their school and the community. This is thanks to the Irella dedication of both their adviser and our helpful Perez Bennett-Kew staff. Principal This year the student council has become very active in school activities. Under the direction of their advisor, our students are able to demonstrate creativity, leadership, organization, and team work, all traits apparent in great leaders. Council members also serve as role models on spirit days, and learn about managing money as part of the Valentine’s Day fundraiser. They are already planning activities for Read Across America Day, too. This year has been a productive one for our young leaders. Having the resources to help them figure out what it takes to be a good leader has been essential to their growth. Bennett-Kew’s Student Council members have emerged as school leaders and become role models.

Centinela Elementary Crozier Junior High 1123 Marlborough Ave., Inglewood, CA. 90302 • 310/680-5440 • www.iusd.net 120 W. Regent St., Inglewood, CA. 90301• 310/680-5280 • www.iusd.net Embracing Change Striving for Success Centinela Elementary is proud to announce the launching At Crozier Junior High, student success isn’t an option—it’s of Response to Intervention, a multitier approach to early the singular focus of the positive partnerships we cultivate identification and support of students with learning and behavior each day among staff members, parents and students. Our needs. The students are being screened using Lexia, a great committed teachers and staff members work tirelessly to computer research-based assessment tool. provide the highest-quality instruction. All Crozier students We’re excited to welcome our interventionist teacher and know the “Crozier Way” and the high expectations for academic Dina begin providing our students with the support to master the La Royce achievement and student conduct that support success for all. Gamez Common Core State Standards and attain academic success. Murphy Community and parent partnerships are built, supported and Principal We’ve also engaged a technology consultant who’ll work with Principal leveraged as valuable resources as important as any. As one of students, teachers, staff and parents to increase proficiency in many examples, Crozier kicked off last holiday season with a technological literacy and usage. weeklong Holiday Book Fair themed as “Winter Wonderland of Books,” which drove home the message “There is no better gift than the gift of reading.” Crozier’s wonderfully supportive parent community was out in force providing volunteer time and resources that made the fair a great success. The future for all Crozier students blooms brightly!

Centinela is utilizing computer-based research tools to help assess students’ needs.

Furthermore, our team has welcomed our new principal Dina Gamez and assistant principal Shemika Pitts. They’re both eager to lead a dynamic staff to implement positive change by fostering professional growth, vibrant interrelationships, community and parent involvement, and, most importantly, a focus on academic achievement. We celebrate and embrace the great changes happening at Centinela that Crozier’s winter book fair drove home the message, will cultivate and promote student success! “There is no better gift than the gift of reading.”

4 www.schoolnewsrollcall.com Highland Elementary Hudnall Elementary 430 Venice Way, Inglewood, CA. 90302 • 310/680-5460 • www.iusd.net 331 W. Olive St., Inglewood, CA 90301 • 310/680-5420 • www.hudnall.iusd.net Staying Fit Fun, Fit Lifestyles Highland Elementary School is on the move in more ways During the school year, Hudnall Elementary hosts several than one. As a National Blue Ribbon School, we boast high- events and programs that support physical fitness and healthy achieving students, a committed staff of educators, an Academic lifestyle initiatives. Performance Index well above 800, and a college-going focus. The school offers these fun and educational experiences But educating and preparing students to succeed in college and to students with help from various community partners. This career doesn’t end there. Our students are also learning to make includes the Nutrition Education Obesity Prevention-Los Angeles Susan healthy lifestyle choices as part of their daily habit. Dr. Dawnyell County Office of Education, Coach for America-US Tennis Ippongi To reinforce this, our community proudly welcomed James Goolsby Association, Coop Life Skills, Convenient and Fun Fitness (CF Interim Principal Howell, the founder of Convenient & Fun Fitness and a world- Principal Fitness), the National Dairy Council, the Learning Enrichment class athlete for a special fitness day in January that brought After-School Program (LEAP), and Hudnall’s own Children’s together the entire Highland community for a day learning, fun and exercise. Nutrition Center. Coaches conducted a variety of activities, including warm-ups, motivation We also utilize interns from local colleges and universities to assist with our chants, team activities, mazes and cool-down exercises. Most importantly, our physical education program. Some of our other activities include Visit with the students had fun learning how to get and stay healthy. Cow, Family Sports Night, walk-a-thons, dances, the Hudnall Olympics, Tennis Our commitment to serving the needs of our students and community Club, Harvest of the Month, organized play at lunch recess, and the LEAP pervades everything we do at Highland, in and out of the classroom. sports clubs. Check out our Web site to view the many past, current, and upcoming activities that focus on healthy lifestyles.

Hudnall Elementary students practice tennis, one of several school programs focused on fitness.

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Inglewood Career Technical Education, ICAAS Adult Education, Alternative Education School Join Our 441 W. Hillcrest Blvd., Inglewood, CA. 90301 • 310/680-7609 • www.iusd.net Sales Team! Extended Open Door Education is a lifelong pursuit, and ICAAS plays an important Work from Your Home role in helping community members improve their lives and cultivating K–12 and adult learners. ICAAS is an optional educational-alternative program, providing classes to address students’ individual needs and learning styles. Perfect for: The Career Technical Education component offers Internet Stay-at-home Moms/Dads Debra and computing certification courses. Career technical-education Retirees...You! Tate classes for high school students are available on the Morningside Principal High, Inglewood High and Continuation High campuses. The sites offer classes in web-page design, introduction to computers, • Name your own hours culinary arts, medical skills, graphic design, silk screening, business • 25% Commission occupations and computer application. • Sales experience helpful The Adult School component has several English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at schools throughout Inglewood. Morning and afternoon classes have an embedded citizenship curriculum. Adults wanting to earn their high Kay 562-493-3193 school diplomas can take GED test-preparation classes online. Students have the opportunity to prepare for and register for the test, which is also taken online. The Inglewood Adult School has partnered with El Camino College, [email protected] Centinela Valley Adult School, South Bay Adult School and Torrance Adult www.schoolnewsrollcall.com School to form the South Bay Adult School Consortium.

Covering the Inglewood Unified School District March / April 2015 5 Inglewood High School 231 S. Grevillea Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301 • 310/680-5200 • www.iusd.net Future Goals The Inglewood High School (IHS) commitment to student achievement is deeply embedded in the school culture that puts students’ needs first. Teachers and administrators engage parents as essential partners in providing a collaborative, Jose Gallegos professional learning community that is Interim Principal safe, respectful and characterized by high expectations and collegiality.

Students from the Czech Republic visit the Inglewood High School campus on their visit to schools across California.

The school’s academic offerings continue to expand, thanks to the aggressive pursuit of resources through grant funding. With tens of thousands of dollars recently awarded through the California Academic Partnership Program, College Culture and Secondary Specialized Programs, IHS is poised to offer Linked Learning Academies focused on law and technology. As a college-going learning environment, IHS provides opportunities for students, counselors, teachers and staff members to collaborate to create and fulfill four-year academic plans, ensuring continuity of support. The During the fall, students from Inglewood High School attended a field trip to Advancement Via Individual Determination Honors Academy and award- San Diego State University to receive enrollment and financial aid information. winning music, band and sports programs are just a few of the options for students.

Kelso Elememtary La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter School 809 E. Kelso St., Inglewood, CA. 90301 • 310/680-5480 • www.iusd.net 1415 N. La Tijera Blvd., Inglewood, CA. 90302 • 310/680-5260 • www.iusd.net Student Council Academy of Excellence Election The La Tijera TK–8 Academy of Excellence Charter School is Kelso Elementary continuing to develop its visual and performing arts department School held elections with the support of students, parents, teachers, and staff members. this quarter to This year the school proudly presented its first musical choose members for production of The Wiz. Under the outstanding direction of Ms. the school’s first-ever Brenda Echols, our talented students showcased their visual and Dr. Brian Student Council. performing arts abilities during three consecutive shows. This Faculty advisers Ugema H. Coffey James included singing, dancing, acting, and stage/prop design. Principal Nick Raschilla and Principal Ms. Echols and many of our dedicated teachers, staff, and Cordiya Butler parents were able to transform the gymnasium into the magical facilitated the campaign and Land of Oz. They even had members of the audience joining the characters Students line up to vote for Student Council reps. election process as well as council down the Yellow Brick Road. meetings during lunchtime. With only about three months to practice, including after school and on Student representatives Saturdays, the students were superb in delivering a wonderful and memorable from each fifth- and sixth- production. La Tijera’s next production is already in the works! grade class are helping to bolster Kelso’s recycling initiative and are developing a leadership program for sixth-graders that ties school- service hours to special activities and privileges. Plans are also underway for a Student Council fund-raiser to help purchase new balls and other playground equipment. Kelso’s Student Council is led by sixth-grader Jahaun Principal Brian Coffey congratulates Jahaun Windon. Windon. La Tijera students practiced after school and on Saturdays for three productions of The Wiz.

6 www.schoolnewsrollcall.com Warren Lane 2602 W. 79th St., Inglewood, CA. 90305 • 310/680-5380 • www.iusd.net Taking the Stage The Warren Lane auditorium erupted into applause when stars from the movie Annie! visited our campus to watch the students audition for their upcoming musical. We are lucky to benefit from unique partnerships and the latest in staff- Jessicka development opportunities. School visitors Otterbridge- might hear our choir singing and our students Mears dancing and rehearsing. Each class receives Principal music lessons at least once a week. There is a strong focus on the visual arts as well. Our school also offers many other programs, including AVID. The students are equipped with organizational skills that can put them on the successful path to career- and college-readiness. Student achievement is our priority! We also emphasize healthy behaviors with programs like LEAP and Playworks, which keep our students physically active during recess, lunch, PE, and after school. The learning and fun never ends at Warren Lane. We are Warren Lane welcomed surprise visitors Cameron Diaz, Jamie Foxx and Quvenzhaé Wallis, the Home of the Lions and the pride of Inglewood! who provided advice to students auditioning for the school musical, Annie!

Albert Monroe Magnet Middle School 10711 10th Ave., Inglewood, CA 90303 • 310/680-5310 • www.iusd.net Leaders and Learners At Monroe Magnet Middle School, we pride ourselves on Continuing our theme of achievement, Evan Hardin, winner of the district’s preparing our students to be 21st-century leaders and learners. Martin Luther King Day speech contest, reminded us of the need to honor Dr. We provide our students with experiences that are second to none. King’s legacy through service and personal accountability. Monroe’s drill team In January, Monroe hosted its 10th annual High School marched across the city as part of this year’s celebration, entertaining residents Articulation Night. Continuing a tradition begun last year, along the way before reaching its destination at the Forum. students were treated to a college fair hosted by local University Join us and learn more on March 14 at our annual Taste of Monroe Family Festival. Brent Tilley of California, Los Angeles; Loyola Marymount University; Principal California State University, Dominguez Hills; and California State University, Long Beach.

Monroe Magnet’s 50-member drill team performed at the Martin Luther King Day celebration at the Fabulous Forum.

Covering the Inglewood Unified School District March / April 2015 7 Morningside High School 10500 S. Yukon Ave., Inglewood, CA. 90303 • 310/680-5230 • www.iusd.net Building Traditions Morningside High School is continuing its pursuit of excellence. Each day we build upon a deep tradition of exemplary academics and extracurricular activities that span more than half a century. Our Science, Technology, Engineering and Dr. Reginald Math magnet program (STEM) attracts students Sirls from throughout the city and beyond. Our Principal engineering linked-learning pathway, the first program of its kind offered in the IUSD, is also finishing up a successful inaugural year for its first cohort of freshman students. Next year we will be adding the second course in the pathway. By 2017, it will be a complete four-year program containing a highly rigorous engineering curriculum and greater options for student success in college and career. At Morningside High we also cultivate strong business and community partnerships that offer extra support and resources to help meet student needs. These efforts have resulted in campus clean-up days, scholarship and job placement Morningside High benefits from the support of community partners. opportunities, and school supplies for students in need. Students benefited from a backpack give-a-way.

Oak Street Elementary Frank D. Parent 633 S. Oak St., Inglewood, CA. 90301 • 310/680-5340 • www.iusd.net 5354 W. 64th St., Los Angeles, CA. 90056 • 310/680-5430 • www.iusd.net Introducing Dr. Brown! Music, Arts Renaissance! With a freshly earned teacher leadership doctorate on her The revival of the middle school music and art program credentials list, Dr. Marzella Brown became Oak Street’s assistant has energized Parent students! Mr. Williams has introduced principal, epitomizing the adage “Know me by my actions.” As a students to the world of music by integrating instrumental music, player-coach, she leads and teaches. research, music theory and technology. Students study classical, Before school started, her mission was to improve the jazz, modern and baroque styles of music and present their teacher work-prep environment, decorating and organizing research using PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote and Prezi Richard it with teacher supplies and resources. Officially responsible Garry programs. They are learning to read music and play string, brass, Barter for student discipline and special ed, she implements a much Gregory woodwind and percussion instruments. Students demonstrate an Principal bigger game plan: PTA Volunteers, School Site Council, English Principal understanding of rhythm, meter, harmony and melody by writing Language Advisory Council, Discipline Committee and teaching/ original compositions. demonstrating. Always visible, Dr. Brown begins the day leading 700-plus students in eight-minute workouts. She gathers her Discipline/Poor Work Study students, teaching coping skills and character building. Simultaneously handling a daylong barrage of other problems, she teaches students in small intervention groups, focusing on reading, math and study skills. In every instance, the game is always on the line for Dr. Brown, and everybody wins!

Students in Mr. Williams’ class learn to play different instruments and understand various music styles. Mr. Price’s students study the unique styles of famous artists and then express themselves creatively through projects using various media. Students produced optical illusions after studying color theory and discovered texture, line, pattern and proportion through the works of Albrecht Durer. A recent online inquiry-based assignment required students to research elements of art and find examples in artwork throughout history. Students have truly been inspired! Dr. Brown serves as both a leader and teacher at Oak Street Elementary.

8 www.schoolnewsrollcall.com Beulah Payne Elementary Worthington Elementary 215 W. 94th St., Inglewood, CA. 90301 • 310/680-5410 • www.iusd.net 11101 S. Yukon Ave., Inglewood, CA. 90303 • 310/680-5350 • www.iusd.net A World of Opportunity Strong Learning Opportunities Beulah Payne Elementary School’s mission is to provide a Worthington Elementary is proud to be the first Spanish/ rigorous academic program using effective teaching strategies English Dual-Immersion Language Academy in IUSD. In its and standards-based curriculum reinforced by technology. We inaugural year, students from throughout the district learn aim for all students to achieve grade-level academic mastery academics in two languages; the goal is bilingualism for all and develop appropriate social skills through a positive learning students in the academy. Currently, the school offers TK/ environment. Our dedicated and well-qualified team consistently kindergarten and first-grade classes, with plans to add second Angela goes above and beyond, and our PTA demonstrates outstanding Claudia grade next year. Fajardo parent involvement. de la Torre In December, fourth- and fifth-grade students participated Principal Principal in the winter musical play “The Holiday Show.” One hundred students and their teachers collaborated in this wonderful production! Parents were thrilled with the confidence and excitement of the children.

Mr. Olsen’s fifth-grade class at Payne this year welcomed a guest science expert who brought live animals for the students to observe.

This year we implemented a new Web site, developed partnerships with the Rotary Club of Inglewood and Heal the Bay, and received 1,000 new books from the Molina Foundation. Students began an after-school art program at the Los Ms. Cota welcomes her dual-immersion language Angeles County Museum of Art, and Mr. Olsen welcomed a science expert, who students at Worthington Elementary School. brought live animals. We hosted three Parent University nights, provided staff development in the latest technology, and organized field trips to The Getty At Worthington, staff and students take pride in honoring and celebrating Center, Zimmer Children’s Museum and more. the historical contributions from leaders in the Hispanic/Latino and African- The proud Pandas look forward to more exciting programs. American communities. Classes research these individuals and present to the entire school during morning broadcasts. Clyde Woodworth Elementary 3200 W. 104th St., Inglewood, CA. 90303 • 310/680-5360 • www.iusd.net Moving Forward! Moving Forward is the expression used at Woodworth Elementary School to explain the many changes that have taken place and are yet to come. Woodworth is beginning Common Core State Standards implementation. Teachers have received and will continue to receive training in various strategies Alberto and materials used to enhance student learning. Paredes Additionally, they have begun to use formative Principal assessments by Illuminate, which are aligned with the Common Core. The results of these assessments are used to determine students’ academic needs. We can’t move forward without technology! For that reason, students visit the computer lab weekly, using software that supports their learning and is selected based on their needs. Students participate in programs that reinforce good work habits and positive behavior, including Peace Builder Steppers and Dance Team, the After-School Education and Safety Program (ASES) and Fifth-Grade Science with Mr. Stan White. Newly added programs Woodworth’s Peace Builder Steppers and Dance Team practice after school. include Broadway Dance and Chorus Club.

Covering the Inglewood Unified School District March / April 2015 9 Strong Community Partnerships • From Page 1 Las Asociaciones • From Page 1 event— a 26-year tradition—underscores its commitment to building and mientras los más jóvenes disfrutaban la comida y el día festivo. sustaining strong community partnerships. These connections help supplement La participación de IUSD en el evento – una tradición de 26 años – subraya our academic offerings, bring resources into our schools, and allow students, su compromiso de construir y mantener sólidas alianzas con la comunidad. parents and staff to forge ties with community members. This year, IUSD has Estas conexiones ayudan a complementar nuestra oferta académica, trae benefitted from partnerships with Turnaround Arts: CA, which has expanded recursos a nuestras escuelas y permite a los estudiantes, padres y personal, Warren Lane Elementary School’s visual and performing arts programs, and forjar lazos con los miembros de la comunidad. Southern California Tennis Association, which invited students district-wide Este año, IUSD se ha beneficiado de la asociación Turnaround Arts CA, to a clinic hosted by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) women’s que ha expandido los programas de artes visuales y escénicas en la escuela tennis team. IUSD also teamed up with the city of Inglewood to host a first- primaria Warren Lane y de la asociación de tenis del Sur de California, que class Martin Luther King Day commemorative service at Crozier Junior High invitó a los estudiantes a nivel de distrito, a una clínica organizada por el School and earned accolades for energy conservation initiatives from Southern equipo de tenis de mujeres de UCLA. El Distrito de Inglewood se asoció California Edison. IUSD is better because of community- and alumni-driven con el Ayuntamiento de la ciudad de Inglewood para organizar un servicio beautification events at our high schools and generous gifts, including the conmemorativo de primera clase el día del Dr. Martin Luther King, en la donation of $15,000 in instruments to Morningside High and a nonprofit group’s escuela Crozier y obtuvo elogios de parte de Southern California Edison, por las offering of books to sick children in Kelso Elementary School’s name. iniciativas de conservación de energía. These partnerships are key to IUSD’s ongoing transformation. With them, IUSD es mejor porque la comunidad y el alumnado, realizaron eventos de the future looks even brighter. ornato en nuestras escuelas secundarias, por regalos generosos incluyendo la donación de $15,000 en instrumentos para la escuela secundaria Morningside y un grupo sin fines de lucro que ofreció libros a los niños enfermos en nombre de la escuela primaria Kelso. Estos lazos comunitarios representan la clave para la transformación en Advisory Board of Education curso de IUSD. Con ellos, el futuro se mira siempre más brillante. Explicación: Miembros del equipo campeón nacional de mujeres 2014 de UCLA, organizó una clínica de tenis para estudiantes de todas las edades en la escuela secundaria Inglewood. El evento fue patrocinado por la asociación de tenis del Sur de California, quien ha estado activa llevando programas de tenis, recursos y equipos a las escuelas de IUSD.

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For Better Education • From Page 1 Por Una Mejor Educatión • From Page 1 High School and a soon-to-be offered law and government link-learning dual de español y el año pasado, hemos perseguido agresivamente y academy at Inglewood High School. And that is not all. Your school sites asegurado más de $650,000 en fondos de concesiones usados para crear are in for a much-needed injection of funding this year to improve and un vínculo de aprendizaje de cuatro años en el campo de ingeniería en update them. Others will be rebuilt into state-of-the-art learning centers la escuela secundaria Morningside y pronto se ofrecerá una academia that will rival any school in the South Bay. de aprendizaje con vínculo a la ley y el gobierno en la escuela secundaria Big changes that will infinitely improve your educational experience Inglewood. ¡Y eso no es todo! Sus escuelas locales están listas para una in IUSD are happening and on the way. I am proud of the progress we necesaria y mayor inyección de fondos para mejorarlas y actualizarlas. Otras serán reconstruidas y convertidas en centros de aprendizaje have made since I came aboard as your state trustee in July 2013. But Dr. Donald the best is yet to come! Thank you for entrusting us with the care and Brann modernos que rivalizarán con cualquier escuela del Sur de la Bahía. education of your children. Tell others to enroll in IUSD; it’s the right State Trustee Están sucediendo grandes cambios que definitivamente mejorarán la choice. experiencia educativa en IUSD. Estoy muy orgulloso del progreso que hemos realizado desde que me inicié como su Administrador designado por el Estado en julio de 2013. ¡Pero lo mejor está por venir! Gracias por confiarnos el cuidado y la educación de sus hijos. Díganle a otros que la correcta decisión es la de inscribir a sus hijos en IUSD.

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