PUSD Education News A Publication of the Paramount Unified School District 15110 California Ave., Paramount, CA 90723 • Tel: 562-602-6000 • Fax: 562-634-6029 August 2014 “Preparing for the Future” On Tuesday June 3rd Alondra Middle School students participat- ed in the second annual 8th grade Exit Interview Process. Exit inter- views provide 8th grade students with an opportunity to reflect on their achievements during their middle school years. It is also a time for students to assess their strengths and weaknesses in order to set goals for high school. Alon- dra students worked diligently to archive their work in portfolios since the beginning of the school year, and used the accumulated products as part their reflection portfolio. Each student was given a 5 minute interview led by Alondra Middle school staff, community volunteers, and even our own Su- perintendent Mr. Herman Mendez. During the interview students were able to showcase the knowledge learned from each of their core subjects (Math, Language , Social Studies, and Science), as well as their elective classes and These include: good eye contact, enjoyed dressing for success and the job market after high school,” Standards. With an understanding extracurricular activities. proper interview attire, formal embraced the opportunity present stated Alondra Middle School of what lies ahead, these 8th grade “The goal of the interviews body language, effective articulate themselves in a professional man- teacher, Mr. David Carser. students are now able to move is to get students thinking about dialogue, and even the importance ner. It was a valuable learning ex- The 8th Grade Exit Interviews forward into their high school ca- college and their future. By partici- of a firm handshake”, mentioned perience for all students who par- are just one of the ways that Alon- reers with confidence and a clear pating in this process, our students Alondra Middle School teacher, ticipated in the interview process. dra students are beginning to be understanding of the expectations get the opportunity to bring closure Mrs. Nadya Nieto, who began the Many gained an understanding and prepared for college and career of the future. to their middle school years, while interview process for the first time insight into what will be expected readiness, the driving focus behind gaining valuable interview skills. last year. “Many of the students of them when they venture out into the newly adopted Common Core Nadya Nieto, Teacher New Murals Beautify the Wirtz Landscape added his wave throughout who participated in the mural the scene scape. . This was followed This great Mural Project by a 5th grade student ‘jam could not have happened with- session’ with artist and musi- out the tireless efforts of Erick cian Tim Kerr. The day ended Caruso, 5th grade teacher at with the 5th annual 5th grade Wirtz. It was because of his Art Showcase. Students’ art desire to help foster a sense of work representing each artists’ community amongst students was on display in the caf- and to promote a love of the eteria. Winners were named in arts, that this mural project each category. We truly have came to be. Mr. Caruso also a talented group of students at received great support from his Wirtz elementary. fellow 5th grade teachers Mrs. The weekends’ event, fol- Cheri Lujan and Mrs. Martha lowed by the Art Gallery Show- Mural artists are pictured with 5th grade students from Wirtz Elementary School. Top row from left: Hi- Ramirez. Together they have case was a great way to cap Dutch, Yusuke Hanai, Dustin Klein, Tim Kerr, Rich Jacobs, Kota Toyoda, and Koji Toyoda. brought a total of six murals off a school year that has been The weekend of May 31, Yusuke Hanai, Tim Kerr, Rich with each other. This scene is to Wirtz Elementary School - filled with much hard work, 2014 was a busy one at Wirtz Jacobs, and Kota Toyoda, Hi- followed by Yusuke Hanai’s forever changing it’s landscape. student success and commu- Elementary School. Artists Dutch. Each artist’s rendering glimpse inside his communi- This weekend of hard work nity support. Thank you to from around the world met here represented a scene that exists ties’ homes as doors are open was capped off on Monday, everyone who participated in for two days to complete work within a community. Each to greet guests. As we leave June 2nd by an Art Gallery this event. We are proud of the on a mural project entitled: scene blended into the next as this community, we are then Showcase. The day began community spirit we foster here Communities Do Not Need To the artists incorporated their able to visit a colorful repre- with a grade level meet and at Wirtz Elementary School Be Homogenous To Coexist signature styles into each oth- sentation of the famous Watts’ greet with all of the artists through events like these. – We are Free To Enjoy Each ers’ work. Towers, by Tim Kerr. Artist Other’s Differences. Each The first scene by Koji Rich Jacobs welcomes us into artists’ mural represented a Toyoda depicts a community his community of chimney SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATE neighborhood scene created in during both day and night, stacked homes. Our com- their own personal artistic style. while a boy and girl rest un- munity walk ends with Kota August 13, 2014 The artists who donated derneath an apple tree. Next, Toyoda’s abstract renedering Board of Education meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the their time and talent to support artist Dustin Klein, depicts of his community filled with our 2014 Mural Project were an inviting row of homes as homes, animals and a man Boardroom at the District Office, 15110 California Avenue, Koji Toyoda, Dustin Klein, community members interact in a top hat. Artist Hi-Dutch Paramount, and are open to the public E2 PUSD Education News

PUSD Mathematics Club HOPE Gives Hope to Students at PHS Professional Development in the Common Core Standards

Throughout the school year, the passionate in seeking help for their own Hope Club has participated in a variety or their peers’ relatives. These students of events, some of those which were a participate in a variety of walks, donation contribution of their time and efforts to collections, and fundraising in order to support those who are in need. Health contribute to the medical research to aid Career Academy teacher and Hope Club society fight cancer. Advisor, Ms. Rodriguez, began the Hope Led by Hope Club President Lis- Club as a means to pay her respects to her sandra Vega, Vice President Baudilla own family members and for relatives Ruiz, and Treasurer Vanessa Soto, the of her students. This includes a great Hope Club recently participated in the number who have been diagnosed with Lozilu Women’s Mud Run. Lozilu is a cancer or have passed away because of 5k mud run dedicated to young women cancer. Hope Club advisor, Ms. Rodri- who have been diagnosed with cancer. guez, confesses that she was a bit hesi- The run is filled with invigorating athletic tant about the success of this club, but obstacles for each woman to endure and to her surprise over 300 students showed love. Hope Club advisor Ms. Rodriguez up to the very first Hope Club meeting says “this has been one of the most chal- in 2012. Not only was the Hope Club a lenging, yet entertaining runs we have great success, Ms. Rodriguez saw the en- done yet.” Although this particular run thusiasm and eagerness from Paramount was especially enjoyable to all Hope Club High School students, which motivated members who participated, The Hope her even more to dedicate a great amount Club accumulated a total of about $2,000 of time towards this club. The Hope Club in a brief period of time as a donation is a collaboration of students who are towards Lozilu. Celebrating Athletes The Paramount High School Athletic Judith Barragan Today’s students are preparing to enter a critical thinking, giving students opportu- Department proudly serves 50 sport teams Lizette Martinez world in which colleges and businesses are nities to explore and investigate concepts, and is powered by nearly 80 coaches and Gabriel Rivera Leon demanding more than ever before. To ensure and leading classroom discussions where over 900 athletes. Winning on the court, Shams Haque all students are ready for success after high students construct arguments and critique field, track or course is a wonderful feeling Ulises Reyes school, the Common Core State Standards each other’s thinking. and accomplishment, but success in the Jose Enriquez in Mathematics establish clear guidelines Furthermore, in order to prepare for classroom is the ultimate win for our student Nester Plascencia for what every student should know and be the District’s implementation of these new athletes. In the 2013-2014 school year, Rubeen Guardado able to do in mathematics from Kindergarten standards, Curriculum and Assessment De- over 250 student athletes received Scholar through 12th grade. velopment Teams have been formed. These Athlete awards for earning a 3.5 or above Freshman Athletes of the Year In order to facilitate the transition to teams of dedicated teachers participated grade point average. Fourteen seniors were Na’Tori Nelson these new standards, K-12 teachers and in a rigorous review of new state-adopted awarded a maroon and white cord to wear Leon Polk administrators in Paramount Unified School math textbook programs aligned to the new at graduation indicating that they earned a District have been learning about instruc- standards. Having recommended new K-12 3.75 grade point average or above on their Sophomore Athletes of Years tional practices that are carefully designed math programs that were adopted by the transcripts while balancing involvement Nicholas Hudson to better prepare students to be “college Board of Education, these teachers are now in after school sports. Additionally, some Daisy Lopez and career ready”. Selected Common Core in the process of developing assessments athletes’ accomplishments were highlighted Lead Teachers, representing all schools and and instructional sequences that will assist at the PHS Senior Award Night Ceremony Junior Athletes of the Year grade-level spans, are provided intensive our students in transitioning to the expecta- where 11 deserving Pirates received Athlete Angelina Florimon professional development in preparing tions of the Common Core. of the Year Awards. Paramount High School Noe Sandoval students for more rigorous instruction and As we move into 2015, California’s first celebrates the athletes and their accomplish- assessments. These teachers then return to official year of the implementation of the ments. Congratulations and go Pirates! Senior Athletes of the Year their schools to provide the same training new standards, Paramount Unified School Michael Gilliam to their grade-level peers. All K-12 math District will continue in its efforts to educate Scholar Athlete Cord Recipients Passionae Martin teachers have been learning about the im- teachers about the shifts in instruction and Kenneth Teeples Tiarah McDaniel portance of asking questions that stimulate changes in the curriculum and assessments. Darlene Spicer Leonardo Silva All School Athletes of the Year Yessica Sosa Gonzalez Marjoree Fargas School Resumes Chanel Calderon Jeneum Toalepai Wednesday, August 20, 2014 Pamela Garcia Paramount Arts Professional Development Paramount Unified School District with strategies to increase their knowl- (PUSD) continued its support of the edge and understanding of Theatre/Visual PUSD Education News is a monthly Publication of the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) and and Performing Arts Standards and their Paramount Unified School District Arts’ education during the summer by connection to Language Arts. Teachers providing professional development to ap- actively role played characters and events proximately 40 K-5 teachers from schools from Open Court stories and participated Board of Education throughout the district. in activities to strengthen their instruc- Sonya Cuellar – President Techniques for bringing Language tional skills and build upon foundational Alicia Anderson – VP/Clerk Great things are happening in Paramount Schools Arts to life were provided to K-5 teachers skills, vocabulary and content knowledge. Linda Garcia – Member from Hollydale, Jackson and Roosevelt Utilizing total physical response strate- Vivian Hansen – Member PUSD Education News Schools this summer with the assistance gies is especially beneficial to English of staff from the Music Center at the learner students with language develop- Tony Peña - Member Editor - Isela Preciado Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles ment. The four teaching artists will visit Paramount Unified School District County. Four teaching artists conducted a the individual teachers’ classrooms ten District Superintendent 15110 California Ave., Paramount, CA two day workshop, June 16-17, for teach- times during the 2014-15 school year to (562) 602-6000 • Fax (562) 634-6029 Herman M. Mendez ers, administrators and District Office collaborate with them on lessons utilizing staff. The workshop provided teachers techniques introduced during the summer. PUSD Education News E3 End of the Year at Superintendent’s Message: Aside from enjoying the great California summer weather, the summer sea- son provided us with much to do in the Paramount Unified School District. For Los Cerritos… our students, the summer provided a number of continual learning opportunities that included Extended School Year (ESY) at Lincoln Elementary for students in grades K-7, middle school students from across the District attended summer school at Paramount Park Middle School, while incoming 9th grade students attended the Summer Bridge Program at our West Campus which provided core subject instruction and an orientation to high school, and at the Senior Campus, credit recovery and advancement classes were provided. All in all more than 3,000 students participated.

The District’s staff, at all levels, was also very busy preparing for the start of the 2014-15 school year. Our teachers were busy this summer, as they participated in training to add to their professional knowledge. The summer training focused on the new mathematics instructional materials that will be used in the upcoming school year. The summer break also provided time for the deep cleaning of our schools, which included the cleaning and polishing classroom floors, scrubbing of walls, power washing school walkways, etc. cation Excellence 2013 Honor Roll. This We also provided our students and community with the nutrition support of award recognizes higher performing schools the Summer Food program that operated in our schools and was coordinated in the state that are closing achievement gaps along with the Paramount Parks and program to deliver a positive and focus on proficiency! Congratulations experience for our children through the provision of free breakfast, free lunch Los Cerritos!! and free recreation for individuals 18 years and younger. Los Cerritos has had many positive changes this year….First, Healthy Snacks As we enter the 2014-15 school year, our Board of Education’s coordinated Rule was implemented during recess and and strategic investment of resources and the collective efforts of all staff to lunch time. All students eating snacks had ensure that our schools are ready for our children leaves me confident that we to make a healthy choice at home before are ready for the start of the 2014-15 school year. bringing it to school. We established the Morning Drop-Off Procedure which was Remember, the first day of school is Wednesday, August 20, 2014! accomplished by our dedicated volunteer parents. What a great success for our school and community!!! Los Cerritos had a great What a great year!! To better state that number of parents volunteering every day what a FANTASTIC year!! The years’ end in the classroom, during recess and any ac- always brings with it a tremendous sense of tivities being offered to the students. What Pirate Athletics accomplishment. So many things have been an awesome way to see the parents helping The 2013-2014 school year has ended individuals were rewarded for excellent accomplished at Los Cerritos this year with at school! Implemented weekly parenting at Paramount High School. Pirate athletics seasons by being named 1st team All San our students, teachers, parents and commu- classes lead by Rosie Jaime from Solutions had another outstanding year. Nine of our Gabriel Valley League. Congratulations nity!! ! From the successful fundraisers that for Life. Classes were filled by eager parents boys and girls teams qualified for the CIF to Randy Buenrostro, Joseph Torres, and funded all students K-5th grades to attend learning about the 16 Pillars of Relation- Southern Section playoffs. Our football Gustavo Jimenez for a job well done. field trips that reinforced what was taught ship Building for your child, family and team and boys soccer team captured San Buenrostro was also named 2nd team All in the school year. Our students have been society. Recently, Los Cerritos changed our Gabriel Valley League championships. CIF in division 3. In boys volleyball the involved in an extraordinary number of lunch schedule to a block schedule which Several other athletes had excellent indi- Pirates finished in third place in the tough activities. Of course, we should not forget services one grade level at a time to eat in vidual performances in tennis, track and SGV league and qualified for the playoffs. the tremendous amount of Common Core the cafeteria. Students now can eat in the field, wrestling, and swimming. The hard Three individuals were selected SGV 1st and Thinking Map learning which has taken AC cafeteria and have ample room to play work and dedication of our athletes and team All League. Alfredo Lariz, Anthony place during the school year. Throughout all organized activities during their recess time. the great coaching here at Paramount are Duran, and Melbe Perez earned special of these activities our students have dem- The students love the new schedule and en- major reasons why we were so successful recognition. In track and field Jeneum To- onstrated great character and dedication to joy having the organized activities to play! this school year. alepai was the individual league champion learning. The academic growth in writing Los Cerritos 2013-14 school year was Our spring sports concluded with a num- in the shot putt and the discus. He qualified and thinking was remarkable. Our amaz- filled with lots of hard work and successful ber of athletes gaining individual recogni- for the state meet in the discus. He was a ing teachers have done a wonderful job of accomplishments!! Los Cerritos administra- tion. In girls sports our softball team had three time champion in the discus in the learning the newly adopted Common Core tion, faculty and staff thank the students, three members earn 1st team All San Gabriel SGV league. Matthew Sherrills was the Standards. The rigor and expectation s at parents and the community for helping us Valley. Jenny Collazo, Stephanie Pulido, 100 meter champion in the SGV league Los Cerritos are high, we provide the BEST to achieve a successful year! We are look- and Melissa Perez were rewarded for their and also was a CIF finalist. In swimming, instruction for our students. ing forward to the next, successful school outstanding seasons with all league selec- senior Michael Gilliam was the 100 meter Los Cerritos had the honor to win a spe- year!!! Have a great summer and see you tions. In track and field Passionae Martin breast stroke champion in the SGV league. cial award…California Business for Edu- on August 20th! qualified has an alternate in the CIF finals He also qualified for the CIF individuals in in the 300 hurdles. the 100 meter breast stroke. In boys sports our tennis team qualified On behalf of the faculty, staff and ad- for the CIF playoffs and four members of ministration the Pirate family would like to the team qualified for the individual portion congratulate all these fine young athletes on of the playoffs. Seniors Luis Ochoa and a great job. We would also like to thank the Nester Plascentia were the San Gabriel Val- community and all those individuals who ley League doubles champions and Juniors came out to support Paramount Athletics this Bryan Santoyo and Omar Vasquez were past school year. We are looking forward to the SGV league runners up in doubles. another great year in 2014-2015. All four individuals qualified for the CIF individual playoffs. In baseball, three GO PIRATES!! Reminder to Fill Out Your Student Meal Benefits Application The Student Nutrition Services De- efits Application at a school site or you partment encourages all families who have can attend our 2014-15 Meal Benefit students enrolled in Paramount schools Application Open Enrollment being held to complete a new 2014-2015 meal ben- at all elementary and middle schools. efits application. A new meal benefits Open Enrollment will take place Monday, application must be filled out each new August 4, 2014 through Friday, August school year. Families only need to fill 8, 2014. Cafeteria staff will be on site to out one family application even if they assist parents with filling out the 2014- have children at more than one school. 15 Meal Benefits Application. School Your student’s current lunch/breakfast meal benefits are offered to all families pin number will continue to work in the who qualify. 2014-15 school year, whether they stay If you have any questions or need as- at the same school or transfer to another sistance in completing the application, Paramount school. please contact Student Nutrition Services You can either fill out the Meal Ben- at 562-602-6031. E4 PUSD Education News

PHS Math Teacher Receives PUSD Prepares Schools for Special Recognition California’s Common Core Standards and Assessments

Paramount High School math teacher at “UCI has been tough” and he earned Mr. Polhemus recently received the Uni- the 4.0 GPA through a lot of “hard work, versity of California, Irvine (UCI) Wall of dedication, and relentless studying.” Fame Educators Award at the UCI Division He continued, “I found my necessary of Undergraduate Education Educator motivations in my family, my self-made Recognition event. The Educators Wall of expectations and the fact that I am the first Fame honors students who achieved aca- person in my family to go onto higher edu- demic excellence in their first semester at cation beyond high school.” Luis said he the University of California, Irvine and the decided to choose Mr. Polhemus because person at their former institution who had throughout his high school career, Mr. the greatest influence on their academic Polhemus was a mentor to him; he was development and their decision to attend there to advise and support him every step UCI. The UCI Wall of Fame has been in of the way, and he was there to help when Students prepare for on line assessments in a new school computer lab. existence since 2006. In 2014, 164 students he was getting ready to choose a college. California has adopted new standards what they learned with colleagues. This had an opportunity to nominate the most ”I feel very honored to be the first outlining the academic content that students collaborative effort led to effective use of influential person for the award. Paramount teacher to go on the UCI Wall in the state’s K-12 schools need to learn. the new standards and the instructional Mr. Polhemus currently teaches Hon- of Fame,” said Mr. Polhemus. “Luis’s aca- These standards, named the California Com- “shifts” that are needed to help students ors Pre-Calculus and Advanced Placement demic achievement serves as a reminder mon Core Standards, are part of a national master them. (AP) Calculus at Paramount High School. that students have potential and many go initiative to assure all students leave high One of the biggest changes that come Luis Salazar, a freshman at UCI and former on to greatness at the university level.” Mr. school prepared for college and career. In with the Common Core Standards are on student of Mr. Polhemus, earned a GPA Polhemus added that he is confident we 2013-14 the Paramount Unified School line assessments. In May, 2014, students of 4.0 his first semester in college. When will see other instructors from Paramount District took important steps to prepare throughout California participated in a field asked to choose who had the greatest High School receive recognition from UCI. students, teachers and administrators for test of a new assessment. PUSD students in influence on his academic life, Luis chose these new standards. selected grades also participated in this field Mr. Polhemus. Luis said his experience Angie Gomez, PHS Senior Teachers representing all of the test, taking the test completely on comput- district’s 19 schools were assigned as er—no more pencil and paper! To prepare Common Core Lead Teachers. These for this, PUSD purchased and installed a Roosevelt Students teacher leaders attended professional new computer lab in every school. Middle development to learn about the new stan- schools with larger number of students to dards and how students will be assessed test received two new labs. Although test- Participate in Science Fair on their understanding of them. Lead ing on line was a new experience, students The importance of ensuring that students question?), thoroughness (is a problem ad- Teachers had the additional responsibil- adapted quickly to this 21st Century initia- are college and career ready is one of the key equately answered or pursued?), skill (does ity of returning to their schools to work tive. The photo below shows an example of components of the Common Core initiative. It is the project represent the student’s own work?), collaboratively with the principal to share students in a new computer lab. critical that our students are exposed to all that and clarity (is the data clearly presented?). Mr. is available to them after high school, includ- Teeples and Mr. Marilley were very impressed ing college opportunities and career choices. with the of the projects and the hard Careers in science, technology, engineering work that went into them. The Spring Sing and math (STEM) are a particular focus in the The projects were on display in the library United States, indeed worldwide, and providing during the school’s “Open House” evening for students with exposure to what is available to parents and guests to enjoy. them in these fields is important. The recipients of Honorable Mention rib- Packs the House Earlier in the 2013-2014 school year, all bons were: Aldo Bugarin from Mrs. Baltier- Grizzly families filled the Wesley worth waiting for. The kindergarten students at Roosevelt School participated in rez’s class for his experiment “The Coca Cola Gaines Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) classes of Mrs. Espina and Mrs. a school wide “College and Career Day” at Side Effects”; Linda Montoya also from Mrs. on Thursday, May 29th. It was the Menser teamed up to deliver the songs, which time guest speakers from throughout the Baltierrez’s class for “Can Plants Survive with community presented information on a range of Artificial Light?”; and Monica Caldera from night of the annual spring concert pro- Baby Beluga” and “In Summer”. The career choices as well as the college experience. Mrs. Wedrall’s class for “What Causes Tooth gram and the capacity crowd filled the Kinder classes always raise the needle To further support the “college and career” Erosion?”. room and spilled out into the hallway. for cuteness in song and Thursday component of the Common Core initiative Taking fifth place and receiving a $5.00 The show that everyone was clamoring night was no different. The students and, specifically STEM, fifth grade students at voucher for the Book Fair was Ariana DeLa- to see did not disappoint. were animated with all kinds of hand Roosevelt School participated in the first annual Torre from Mr. Varela’s class for “Can Color Science Fair. Float?”. Mrs. Kaluzok, the Wesley Gaines gestures and arm movements and of Fifth grade students were introduced to the Taking fourth place and receiving an $8.00 Teacher of the Year for 2014-2015 course their ear-to-ear smiles. Look scientific method in the classroom setting and voucher for the Book Fair was Alan Castilla organized and ran a wonderful event. to either side of the stage curtains and engaged in multiple collaborative experiences also from Mr. Varela’s class for “Bottled vs. 243 students representing nine of our you would see Mrs. Espina and Mrs. to support their understanding of the process Tap Water”. used to design a science experiment. In third place and receiving a $10.00 classes from Kinder to 3rd Grade ser- Menser making the same movements Each fifth grade student was required to voucher for the Book Fair was Melanie Vasquez enaded our Grizzly families for an hour and sporting the same ear-to ear to participate in the Science Fair by designing and from Mrs. Bias’ class for her experiment “What this night. The National Anthem kicked smiles as their students making it evi- presenting to his/her class an individual science Cleans Pennies Best?”. off the show as the students from Mrs. dent that they were having as much experiment. The top five science projects from In second place and receiving a $15.00 Silva’s class belted out a powerful as anyone. The night did not end on a each class were then selected to be presented Book Fair voucher was Melody Valenzuela to the entire school population on April 10th, from Mrs. Baltierrez’s class for her science rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. downbeat after all that cuteness. Mrs. “Open House Day”. On that day, the fifth project “Can Other Liquids Keep Cut Flowers Mrs. Leal’s class followed up with a Juarez’s and Mrs. Armenta’s 1st grade grade scientists were stationed in the school Alive Longer?”. cover of the Bruno Mars song, “Count classes got everyone moving and sing- Multi-Purpose Room where they explained And our first place winner for the 2014 on Me”. The second grade class of Mr. ing with their rendition of “Happy”. and demonstrated their experiment to the TK- Roosevelt Science Fair and receiving a $20.00 fifth grade classes as the students rotated from voucher for the Book Fair was Sonye Garcia Juarez was up next singing, “All I Re- And happy is how everyone felt as experiment to experiment. from Mrs. Wedrall’s class for her experiment ally Need”. They did a wonderful job they left the MPR with pep in their Afterwards, the science projects were “Under Pressure”. singing loud and clear to fill the room step and humming a tune. Another transferred to the school library where they Congratulations to these fifth grade scientists with sound. The surprise of the night successful Spring Concert thanks to were judged by Paramount High School AP and to all of our fifth grade students for their par- came when Mrs. McCance led her class Mrs. Kaluzok, the participating teach- science teacher, John Teeples, and Whittier High ticipation in the Science Fair. Thank you also to School High School AP science teacher, Jim our fifth grade teachers and parents for supporting through two songs; “I Turn to You”, ers, students and staff, our wonderful Marilley. Mr. Teeples and Mr. Marilley spent Roosevelt School as we work together to provide and “Fireworks”. Mrs. McCance has a Gaines families, and our excellent over two hours reviewing each science project the students with opportunities to gain in their voice! She was wonderful as she and corps of volunteers. Thank you ev- to determine the three honorable mention award knowledge of career opportunities in the fields her students rocked through their set eryone! winners and the first, second, third, fourth and of science, technology, engineering and math. fifth place winners. The projects were judged that ended in a shower of well-deserved on (is the project original?), scientific Susan Marilley, Principal applause. Jeff Bowers thought (is the project designed to answer a Roosevelt School The closing acts of the show were Principal