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n preparation for the community’s Nov. 8 vote on the $225 million Measure X, the Idistrict sought community input at high Rising to the Challenge: school regional meetings on new facilities and has approved a list of special projects that would be funded by Measure X if it passes. Measure X Would Fund Plans include: „„ $90 million for classrooms, technology and support facilities -- includes new School Improvement school for southeast „„ $25 million for career technical education facilities „„ $50 million for arts, activities and athletics Projects facilities „„ $25 million for safety and security improvements „„ $35 million for infrastructure repairs/ upgrades, such as air conditioning The projects reflect community input gathered at seven regional outreach meetings through- out the district in late August and September and from responses to an online survey asking for feedback on prioritizing future facility projects. The projects list also reflects input from the Fresno Unified Board of Education. Fresno High The board also updated high school master School's Library plans Sept. 28 to reflect community and board Media Center member input. The updated high school master opened in August plans identify potential Measure X projects 2013, part of and future investments when resources are $251 million available. in projects completed They also reflect investments from Measure with Measure Q, the $280 million bond measure passed by Q bond funds. a 76% vote of the community in 2010, and The community will vote Nov. 8 on Measure X, put See measure x on the ballot by the Continued on pages 2 and 3 Fresno Unified Board of Education to continue work outlined in the Facilities Master Plan.

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measure x planning. The plan, developed with March 2011 after extensive commu- „„ Repairs and upgrades to the Continued from page 1 extensive community input and nity feedback. Like the Facilities district’s infrastructure, such as approved by the Board of Education Master Plan, the long-range high heating and air conditioning retain priority projects while recogniz- in April 2009, provides guidance and school master plans are monitored and Project implementation will be based ing projected funding availability. vision for improving district facilities amended as necessary and are used on needs and priorities and funding while anticipating future needs. to provide guidance for future facility Additional input will be sought from availability. Estimated bond amounts investments. high school communities prior to At the time the master plan was are preliminary projections, with actual project implementation. approved, it was anticipated that The community’s feedback showed bond expenditures depending on the several bond measures would be that the district should focus on: scope of projects and specifications, The bond measure would be used to needed over a period of many years fluctuation in the cost of construction fund a portion of the district’s $1 billion „„ New and updated classrooms and to fund the needed improvements. and state funding. in facility needs, as outlined in the technology Measure Q in 2010 provided funding Facilities Master Plan, while maintain- „„ New facilities for career technical Other projects not specifically listed for the first approximately one-third of ing the current authorized tax rate and education programs in high- may be recommended for bond funding that need. building upon previous investments. demand jobs and growth industries if they are eligible projects per the Incorporated in the Facilities Master „„ Safety and security improvements ballot and meet district needs. Fresno Unified uses its Facilities Plan are long-range high school „„ Facilities for arts, activities and Master Plan as one tool for facilities master plans, which were approved in athletics

$50 Million: Arts, Activities and Athletics Facilities „„ Theaters „„ Gyms and locker rooms „„ Music rooms „„ Visual arts classrooms „„ Athletic fields

Bullard High School's renovated theater opened in 2013.

$35 Million: Infrastructure Repairs/Upgrades „„ Multi-purpose room air conditioning „„ Heating, electrical, gas, irrigation, water, drainage systems „„ Infrastructure for instructional technology „„ Energy/resource conservation projects Upgrades were made to Thomas Elementary School's cafeteria in 2011.

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$90 Million: Classrooms, Technology, Support Facilities „„ Build new classrooms to replace portables „„ Renovate/expand cafeterias, librar- ies and administration facilities „„ Renovate/upgrade classrooms „„ Convert/upgrade science and technology labs „„ New southeast school

Winchell Elementary School’s new classroom wing opened in 2014.

$25 Million: Career Technical Education Facilities (CTE) „„ Build new/renovate classrooms and labs at Duncan Polytechnical High School „„ Convert/renovate CTE classrooms districtwide State-of-the-art welding machines were installed in September for students to learn on at Duncan Polytechncial High School.

$25 Million: Safety and Security „„ Drop-off/pick-up and bus zones „„ Fencing, gates, facility modifications „„ Lighting and security cameras „„ Public address and alarm systems

Measure X funds would improve safety at bus zones.

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PARENTS Deadline December 1 for Specialty and Magnet Schools for 2017-18 Fresno Unified School District offers a Especializadas las escuelas especializadas del distrito wide variety of school choice options, tienen requisitos de admisión, con El Distrito Escolar Unificado de lottery including popular magnet schools and estudiantes seleccionados basado en el Fresno ofrece una amplia variedad de applications specialized programs. For the 2017-18 criterio académico. opciones de elección escolar, incluy- Elementary Schools school year, applications received endo las escuelas populares magnet before Dec. 1 will have priority in the Hnub Kaw Kaum Ob Hlis tim „„ Bullard TALENT K-8 (visual y programas especializados. Para el selection process. 1 rau Cov Tsev Kawm Ntawv and performing arts) ciclo escolar 2017-18, las solicitudes Tshwj Xeeb „„ Hamilton TK-8 (global studies) Families may apply for the transfer recibidas antes del 1ro de diciembre Fresno Hauv Paus Tsev Kawm Ntawv „„ Yokomi TK-6 (science and to any district school by completing tendrán prioridad en el proceso de qhib muaj ib txoj kev dav dav ntawm technology) an application. Learn more and print selección. kev xaiv tsev kawm ntawv, xam nrog an application at www.fresnounified. Middle Schools Las familias pueden solicitar la trans- rau tej tsev kawm ntawv tshaj lij nto org, call (559) 248-7538, or drop in at ferencia para cualquier escuela del npe thiab tej kev kawm tshwj xeeb. „„ Baird 5-8 (global interdisciplin- the Transfers Office, 4120 N. First St., distrito completando la solicitud. Rau lub xyoo kawm ntawv 2017-18, ary program) for more information. Aprenda más e imprima la solicitud cov ntawv thov yuav tsum tau txais „„ Ahwahnee 7-8 (environmental The district offers more than 20 school en www.fresnounified.org, para más ua ntej lub Kaum Ob Hlis tim 1 thiaj science) choice options and career technical información llame al (559) 248-7538, muaj kev saib xyuas ua ntej rau kev High Schools education (CTE) pathways. o visite la Oficina de Transferencias nrho hmoov. en; 4120 N. First St. „„ Design Science (early college) For magnet and specialty schools, Tej yim tsev neeg kuj thov tau rau „„ Duncan Medical Academy students are selected by random lottery El distrito ofrece más de 20 opciones kev tshais mus rau hauv paus tsev „„ Duncan Polytechnical Academy when space is available at the request- de elección escolar y cursos de carrera kawm ntawv ib lub tsev kawm ntawv „„ Fresno High International ed grade level. Some of the district’s de educación técnica (CTE). twg los ntawm ua tiav ib daim ntawv Baccalaureate specialty schools have admissions thov. Kawm kom paub ntxiv thiab Para las escuelas magnet y de espe- „„ McLane Medical Research requirements, with students selected luam daim ntawv thov ntawm www. cialidades, los estudiantes son selecci- „„ Roosevelt School of the Arts based on academic criteria. onados al azar por medio de un sorteo Duel Immersion (students learn ro cuando hay espacio disponible en el Fecha límite 1 de See Choice schools to speak, read and write in nivel del grado solicitado. Algunas de diciembre para Escuelas Continued on page 12 English and Spanish) „„ Ewing Elementary „„ Leavenworth Elementary „„ Sunset Elementary

Admission Criteria Schools Elementary Schools „„ Manchester GATE 2-6 (gifted and talented) „„ Yokomi GATE 3-5 (gifted and talented) Middle Schools „„ Cooper International Baccalaureate 6-8 „„ Computech 7-8 „„ Yosemite Dual Immersion 7-8 (learn to speak, read and write in Spanish and English) High Schools „„ Edison Teacher Nicole Caruso works on a lesson with sixth grade students, from left, Jesse Huerta, Ruth Anne White and „„ Patiño School of Jaskirat Saini at Baird Middle School, one of the district’s magnet schools. Dec. 1 is the deadline to apply for the district’s Entrepreneurship 10-12 magnet and specialty schools for the 2017-18 school year.

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District Plans to Invest in New and Upgraded Classrooms On Nov. 8, members of our commu- true steward for the city of Fresno Potential investments include new/ board nity will make their voices heard at and I couldn’t be more grateful for the upgraded classrooms and technology; Luis Chavez Area 2 political polling places throughout support she has shown to our district career technical education facilities; President our city. Nationally, we will elect these last eight years -- doing all she safety and security improvements, [email protected] our next president, ending what has could to change conditions in the facilities for arts, activities and athlet- Christopher De La Cerda Area 4 been one of the present for our youth. ics; repairs/upgrades to infrastructure; Clerk most fiercely and a new southeast school to accom- [email protected] Voters will also weigh in on the combative modate enrollment. Fresno Unified’s district’s $225 million bond -- Measure Brooke Ashjian Area 7 campaigns in Facilities Master Plan was created back [email protected] X -- on Nov. 8, a continued effort to our lifetime. in 2009 with the understanding that the support school facility improvements. Valerie F. Davis Area 3 Locally, plan would take more than 15 years [email protected] The bond measure, if passed, will not Fresno will to implement and fund. That initial increase tax rates, but will address bond Lindsay Cal Johnson Area 1 choose a new funding was provided by Measure Q investment priorities we heard during [email protected] mayor, one and with community support from seven community outreach meetings Carol Mills, J.D. Area 5 I hope will Measure X, Fresno Unified hopes to and from our Board of Education. I [email protected] continue to be continue making improvements in our am extremely grateful to those who Janet Ryan Area 6 a cheerleader schools and our neighborhoods for Michael Hanson attended and provided feedback at our [email protected] and advocate Fresno Unified years to come. community meetings as well as those for the heavy Superintendent ADMINISTRATION who shared their thoughts through the lifting that online survey. That input has helped Michael E. Hanson goes on in our city, especially around See SUPT. MESSAGE Superintendent us identify this next phase of facility the efforts supporting our youth. SPANISH and HMONG Ruth F. Quinto priorities. Continued on page 15 Deputy Superintendent/Chief Financial Officer Mayor Swearengin has served as a

Kim Mecum Chief Academic Officer

Jorge Aguilar Message from Jorge Aguilar Associate Superintendent, Equity and Access I Am Ready College Information Packets Mailed to 4,000+ Seniors Miguel Arias Chief Information Officer When we launched our Equity and also includes information about fee options. It’s ‘paper plus people’-- the

Paul Idsvoog Access work in 2009 in partnership waivers, financial aid, scholarships, packet plus our academic counselors Chief Human Resources/Labor Relations Officer with the University of California, majors, and other relevant topics. who provide personal guidance. Merced, we set out to “give all students Kurt Madden Since 2009, the percentage of college- The I Am Ready College Packets are Chief Technology Officer an equal opportunity to graduate with eligible and college-applying 12th one of many outcomes of our Equity the greatest Bob Nelson graders has substantially increased. and Access unit. Equity and Access Chief of Staff number of Still, only 50% of those students are seeks to identify opportunity gaps postsecond- Karin Temple applying to institutions of higher facing too many of our students due Chief Operations Officer ary choices education that match their academic to long-standing practices or tradi- from the profile. What this means is that tions, and this is one example of an widest array many of our students, despite strong effort seeking to close those gaps. of options.” academic performance, are not taking Best of all, we think that this effort BUILDING FUTURES This language advantage of all their college choices will advance the Equity and Access became the Jed Chernabaeff after high school. guiding principle to “give all students Public Information Officer guiding prin- an equal opportunity to graduate with Tony Bernard ciple of Equity The district explored the barriers the greatest number of postsecond- Media Technician and Access. that keep students from transitioning Jorge Aguilar ary choices from the widest array of Lori Clanton Associate successfully to college and found that Having options.” Our students deserve these Communications Analyst Superintendent we have not been proactive in inform- increased Equity and Access opportunities, and we are committed Michael De La Cerda ing students and families about oppor- Supervisor Media Services the percent- to making students aware of them! tunities available to them. As our age of college eligible students by Anne Ellis colleague Michele Siqueiros of The Jorge Aguilar is associate vice chan- Community Relations Officer nearly 100% over the past seven Campaign for College Opportunity cellor for Educational and Community years, during October we launched an Amy Idsvoog has asserted, “An opportunity doesn’t Partnerships at the University of Communications Analyst exciting effort that seeks to bring the exist if you aren’t aware of it.” California, Merced, and also serves Equity and Access guiding principle Keith Rybaczyk as the associate superintendent for Media Production Specialist to life. Over 4,000 seniors received To be clear, this packet is not all- Equity and Access in Fresno Unified individualized I Am Ready College encompassing of every college or Xee Yang School District. Born in Delano, Manager III Information Packets identifying trade school that might fit a student’s Aguilar graduated from UC Berkeley Building Futures is a monthly publication of Fresno colleges and universities that align areas of interest or career goals. We Unified School District prepared by the Communica- and Loyola Law School. tions Office. To place an ad, contact (559) 457-3733 with each student’s academic profile. encourage students to meet with their or email [email protected]. The I Am Ready College Packet counselors to explore all of their

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State of Education Highlights Students, Community Partners Fresno Unified raised $24,000 for by Superintendent Michael Hanson. simple -- and the community has go to the scholarship fund, which last scholarships Sept. 26 at the annual said, ‘You don’t have to do it alone,’” year awarded 45 scholarships totaling State of Education luncheon -- the For video, go to vimeo.com/ Hanson said. $60,000. District employees also district’s largest single event to support give generously to the Fresno Unified fresnounified/stateofeducation2016 Along with ticket sales, the district the scholarship fund -- with an addi- raised thousands of dollars from tional $4,638 coming from the district’s Along with highlighting key successes additional donations at the event and Goal 2 team. for the district over the summer and See state of education through a silent auction. All proceeds Continued on page 7 the fall, the superintendent stressed The district welcomed 300 guests the vital role the community plays in from throughout the community to student success. Tornino’s for the student-centered celebration, with the keynote speech “We need the community -- pure and Board of Education Approves Measure X Projects The Fresno Unified Board of Education elementary schools, Hamilton K-8 approved a list of Measure X projects School, Wawona Middle School and at its Oct. 12 meeting. The projects will Roosevelt High School; and cooling be funded if Measure X is approved by and heating upgrades at Birney, voters on Nov. 8. Malloch and Mayfair elementary schools, Computech, Cooper, Fort New school: Southeast Fresno Miller and Kings Canyon middle District-wide: Science and technology schools and Hoover, McLane and labs, CTE classrooms, music and arts Sunnyside high schools. classrooms, elementary school security High School Master Plan Projects The district’s Goal 2 team presents a check for $4,638 at the State of Education upgrades, parking lot gates. luncheon Sept. 26. From left: Deputy superintendent/CFO Ruth Quinto, Holland Bullard: Renovated or rebuilt south Cafeteria air conditioning: Centennial, Locker, Joe DiFilippo, Brett Mar, Leticia deSantiago, Leslie Loewen, Tina gym Gonzalez, Pat Riddlesprigger and Superintendent Michael Hanson. Del Mar, Ericson, Fremont, Gibson, Duncan: New and renovated career Holland, Jackson, Manchester, technical education classrooms, Phoenix, Powers, Pyle, Roeding, Starr, expanded ROTC facility, renovated Thomas, Vinland, and Wishon elemen- library District Highlights from Superintendent tary schools; Baird, Computech, Edison: New theater, new second Cooper, Fort Miller, Scandinavian, Michael Hanson’s State of Education Speech gym, renovated/expanded existing Tenaya, Tioga, Wawona, and Yosemite gym „„ Graduation rate reached a adding 30 more minutes middle schools; and Roosevelt High Fresno: Renovated academic and IB/ record 83.8%, a 14% increase of instructional time to 40 School. CTE buildings, new second gym, since 2009 schools, investing $7.8 million New classroom buildings to replace renovated cafeteria in English learners, offering „„ 14,000 students took advantage portables: Bullard TALENT K-8 Hoover: New theater, renovated free SAT and PSAT testing of summer school offerings, School and Columbia, King, Hidalgo, library, renovated/expanded adminis- and Wi-Fi on school buses, with many classes aimed at Homan, Leavenworth and Norseman trative offices improving security with student catching students up to grade elementary schools. McLane: New theater and second neighborhood resource officers level gym at middle schools and sending Modernization requirements: Anthony, Roosevelt: Renovated cafeteria, „„ The summer lunch program all elementary students on Balderas, Hidalgo, Leavenworth and renovated library, new second gym served 200,000 free meals at 55 learning enrichment trips Storey elementary schools and Rata Sunnyside: Renovated theater/music campuses School. „„ Through bond measures K and complex, renovated CTE labs, security „„ Four district pools were open Q, the district has invested Infrastructure projects (per upgrades for community swimming $610 million to improve school Deferred Maintenance 5-Year Plan): Listed projects would require Measure facilities since 2001, building Upgrades to electrical systems at „„ 68 African-American eighth- X funding. Project recommendations seven new schools Burroughs Elementary School, Baird, graders went to leadership may change based on availability of Cooper and Tioga middles schools camp over the summer at UC „„ The Fresno Unified Board of local and state funds, site conditions, and Hoover, McLane and Roosevelt Merced and now have better Education has voted to place a enrollment, program needs, building high schools; new gym lockers/bleach- grades, attendance and campus $225 million bond measure -- system assessments, and other district ers at Ahwahnee, Kings Canyon, involvement Measure X -- on the November priorities. Scandinavian, Tehipite and Yosemite ballot to continue facilities „„ Local Control Accountability middle schools and Duncan, Fresno For more potential Measure X projects, work Plan investments include and Hoover high schools; plumbing go to www.fresnounified.org. improvements at Addams and Thomas

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District Has no Tolerance for Threatening Social Media Posts A number of the district’s middle each report, and while the posts were “Fresno Unified and the Fresno Police they understand how to be safe while schools and high schools received all proven to be unsubstantiated, they Department want students and parents posting to social media, and that they reports of potentially threatening social were extremely harmful and arrests to know that making false social understand the consequences as well. media posts in recent weeks, part of a were made. media threats is a serious matter, and Hanson was in continual contact with national upswing in menacing postings is considered a criminal offense,” In October, three ninth grade students Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer over online. said Superintendent Michael Hanson. were arrested for three separate inci- the issue and the district and police "Making such threats can result in dents and as investigations continue, department worked together to get to suspensions, expulsions and arrests.” For video, go to vimeo.com/ there will likely be more arrests. Three the root of the posts and hold those fresnounified/besmartwhenyoupost other students were arrested for similar It’s important to remind young people who created the posts responsible. incidents in other Fresno County that if they see a potentially threatening The district worked diligently with The collaboration on this issue was just school districts. online post, they should not join in on the Fresno Police Department to zero one example of the beneficial partner- the conversation or repost, but instead, in on the source of the posts, working While social media is beneficial in ship the district has with the Fresno report it immediately to an adult. with school sites and keeping parents many ways, it can be a dangerous tool informed. when used improperly by students who The district is encouraging parents and do not understand the consequences of members of the community to take The Fresno Police Department spent See social media their postings. time to speak to students and ensure significant resources investigating Continued on page 11 District Starting Students Early on Road to Workplace Success Students in third through sixth grades demonstrate the character and compe- work cooperatively in teams, think with the Kids Invent! program from are participating in grade-specific tencies for workplace success.” critically, and explore career themes. the Lyles Center for Innovation and activities this school year that will help Entrepreneurship at Fresno State. The College and Career Readiness • Fourth-graders are visiting industry them be successful after high school -- staff is working with local business partners to learn career skills in a • Sixth-graders are visiting a commu- whether in the work place or at college partners and community colleges and variety of sectors, including Bitwise, nity college campus in Fresno, Clovis -- and learn about a variety of careers cultivating new partnerships to make Cal Fire, Fresno Area Electricians or Reedley to explore educational early on. each Goal 3 opportunity an exciting Union, California Department of opportunities after high school. The College and Career Readiness educational experience for students. Fish and Game at the San Joaquin “These experiences offer our younger Department has scheduled trips and Fish Hatchery, U.S. Bureau of • Third-graders are participating in students an opportunity to experi- activities for specific grade levels to Reclamation at Friant Dam and Bricks 4 Kidz, which specializes in ence the world of work and become a support the district’s mission of prepar- California Department of Parks and science, technology, engineering and community-conscious member in our ing career-ready graduates and the Recreation at the Friant Courthouse, math (STEM) education using Lego district and city,” said Iain Patterson, Fresno Unified Board of Education- Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Fresno Unified models. Students will learn how to a teacher on special assignment in adopted Goal 3: “All students will Nutrition and Maintenance Centers, the College and Career Readiness UC Agriculture Research Center, office who organizes the elementary the city of Fresno Wastewater experiences. Management Department, and Young Chefs Academy. “Our goal is to help students acquire the workplace skills and competen- • Fifth- and sixth-graders are continu- cies necessary for success after high ing to explore the world of STEM school.”

state of education Table sponsors were the Fresno Continued from page 6 Housing Authority, Gonzalez Architects, Johanson Transportation Scholarship Fund. Service, ACSA Fresno Consolidated Charter, Darden Architects, Videos featuring past scholarship Fresno Economic Opportunities winners highlighted the importance Commission, Houghton Mifflin of scholarship dollars to students. Harcourt, Kaiser Permanente Many recipients have overcome Fresno and State Center Community seemingly insurmountable obsta- College District. cles to not only graduate from Third-graders Mai Salazar, left, and Julia Barajas at Robinson Elementary School high school, but gain acceptance to win a windmill-making contest as part of the Bricks 4 Kidz program. The program colleges and universities throughout is part of district-wide activities to expose elementary students to career options the country. and workplace skills.

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GOAL 2: ARTS, ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS

Students of all ages from 14 classes across the district created art around the theme “Community Is…” as part of an Oct. 6 ArtHop exhibit at First 5 Fresno County.

Fresno Unified Students of all Ages Exhibit at ArtHop

George Morales, in transitional kindergarten The project, “Relevant Engagement in “Recent studies have shown that employers at Aynesworth Elementary School, drew a Art and Literacy” (REAL), features and colleges look for creative individuals picture of his mom, dad and cousin with pen Aynesworth, Easterby and King elemen- who are able to effectively communicate and colored pencils. Edison High School tary schools, Bullard TALENT K-8 School, and demonstrate academic success,” said student Miguel Manzo used mixed media Kings Canyon Middle School, and Edison Catherine Aujero, manager for Visual and to create a detailed drawing of two hands and McLane high schools for the inaugural Performing Arts in Fresno Unified. shaking. year. “Projects such as this develop student Both reflected their ideas of “community.” As the school year continues, teachers in creativity through thoughtful written and the project will collaborate on strategies artistic expression as part of their academic Their art work was part of a student exhibit for teaching visual arts and developing success. We are committed to ensuring that from 14 classes, across all ages, featured essential questions. Students will explore students are college and career ready through in ArtHop on Oct. 6. Students were asked common themes related to literature, and a well-rounded and relevant education.” to create art work based on the theme express their reflections through writing and “Community is…” Pieces covered a variety Each year, more schools will be added to art. The series of ArtHop exhibits is based of mediums, including collage, colored this collaborative work around integrat- on the successful arts integration model of pencil, photography, oils, chalk and 3D. ing arts into the classroom, and additional the ArtVenture Academy of McLane High community partnerships will be expanded. The venue for the exhibit was First 5 School. The REAL project will provide students Fresno County’s Lighthouse for Children in The project reflects Fresno Unified’s with an opportunity to explore visual downtown Fresno. commitment to incorporating arts into its arts through literature with culturally and In addition to the “Community Is…” ArtHop curriculum for all ages. The Fresno Unified socially relevant themes, and the experi- exhibit, seven ArtHop events in gallery Board of Education’s adopted Goal 2 is “All ence of curating and displaying artwork in a space exhibiting student work are planned students will engage in arts, activities and professional exhibit environment. for this school year as part of a year-long arts athletics.” integration project involving the 14 classes.

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GOAL 2: ARTS, ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS

For video, go to vimeo.com/ fresnounified/outdoorschool

Sixth-graders from Bullard TALENT K-8 School have fun on a rope swing during science camp in the mountains in August (far left), while kindergarten students, from top, Luis Garcia, Ramaj Thompson and Zacharian Taylor from Vinland Elementary School visit Storyland Sept. 9. Both trips are part of the district’s emphasis on providing outside-the-classroom experiences in support of the board of education- adopted Goal 2: “All students will engage in arts, activities and athletics.”

Students build a shelter at sixth-grade science camp in the mountains in August (far left). Students hike, have science lessons, learn outdoor skills, and build relationships during camp. For some students, it is their first visit to the mountains. Vinland Elementary School kindergartners, from left, Ava Benitey, Lilian Hudson and Elienai Estrada enjoy a day at Storyland.

Students and parents ride a Storyland classic, the train, during a trip Sept. 9 to the story-book themed destination at Roeding Park. All kindergarten students either take a trip to the Fresno State University farm, Chaffee Zoo or Storyland as part of Goal 2 activities.

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Measure Q Refinance Saves $56 High Schools Provide Accurate, Comprehensive Sex Education Million Fresno Unified freshman biology which requires that all students receive The Fresno Unified Board of for capital projects in the future.” classes now include sexual health accurate and comprehensive sexual Education voted at its meeting education lessons and curriculum. health and HIV prevention instruction. On a 6-0-1 vote, the Board of Aug. 24 to issue up to $127 million Last spring, the PPP curriculum was Education approved a resolution The text is Positive Prevention Plus in Measure Q refinancing bonds, delivered to more than 5,100 students authorizing the issuance and sale (PPP), which covers 10 topics ranging a move that takes advantage of in 55 classrooms at 12 district high of General Obligation Refunding from life planning and goal setting to historically low bond interest rates. schools. Bonds: Measure Q, Series A and media and peer pressure. The curricu- The bonds were sold to investors Series B. lum is taught by biology teachers and “What a great partnership it is with in the amount of $120.1 million on Fresno Barrios Unidos (FBU) health FBU,” said Elisa Messing, director of Measure Q is a school bond measure Sept. 14 and resulted in savings to educators. FBU is a Fresno nonprofit Instructional Services. “FBU health approved by 76% of Fresno Unified the taxpayers of $56.7 million in that has been serving valley youth and educators can read a room and ask chal- voters in November 2010. Measure debt payments, a present value of families for over 20 years, specializing lenging questions of the students and Q has upgraded classrooms, labs, $32.6 million. in reproductive health. technology, and libraries, improved “The Board of Education is always safety and security measures, The curriculum meets the requirements See sex ed pleased to make fiscally sound deci- increased access for students with of the California Healthy Youth Act, Continued on page 12 sions that will save our taxpayers disabilities, and built new class- tens of millions of dollars,” said rooms and new schools. social media the safety of its campuses, including Board President Luis Chavez. “This having safety resource officers at all Continued from page 7 action will provide more capacity high schools and student neighbor- hood resource officers at middle Police Department. schools. While the posts were frightening This investment has enabled the to students, parents and staff, the district to address these issues Fresno Unified Board of Education LCAP Meetings Planned quickly, initiating investigations and has made substantial investments in The community is invited to attend regional meetings to provide input on determining their lack of credibility. the Local Control Accountability Plan. The meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. and each will be held in the school cafeteria. Nov. 15: McLane High School Dec. 12: Edison High School Nov. 29: Sunnyside High School Jan. 12: Fresno High School Dec. 1: Hoover High School Jan. 17: Bullard High School Dec. 7: Patiño School of Jan. 24: Roosevelt High School Entrepreneurship (for communities of Design A Safe Place Science and Duncan high schools as well) for Youth

2016 Important Dates

Nov. 9 and 16 Board of Education meetings 24 Hour Emergency Housing • Counseling & Support Nov. 11 Veterans Day holiday Nov. 15 Regional meeting at McLane High School for Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) 1-800-820-4968 (4YOU) Nov. 21-25 Thanksgiving break www.fresnoeoc.org/sanctuary Regional meeting at Sunnyside High School Find us on Facebook Nov. 29 facebook.com/EOCsanctuary for LCAP All Fresno Unified schools, city buses plus select local businesses are Safe Place sites. Dec. 1 Deadline for choice schools applications Safe Place sites provide youth an access point for immediate help. www.FresnoUnified.org PREPARING CAREER READY GRADUATES Page 11 november 2016

choice schools kawm dej num (CTE). Continued from page 4 Rau cov tsev kawm ntawv tshaj lij thiab tshwj xeeb, cov tub kawm ntawv fresnounified.org, hu (559) 248-7538, raug xaiv los ntawm kev nrho hmoo los yog tuaj kiag rau ntawm Transfers thaum muaj chaw seem ntawm theem Office, 4120 N. First St., rau lus qhia qib tau thov. Ib txhia ntawm hauv ntau ntxiv. paus tsev kawm ntawv cov tsev kawm ntawv tshwj xeeb muaj tej tseev kom Hauv paus tsev kawm ntawv qhib muaj muaj rau kev nkag, nrog rau kev xaiv tej kev xaiv ntau tshaj li ntawm 20 lub tub kawm ntawv raws lus teev tseg tsev kawm ntawv xaiv thiab txoj txuj ci kawm txuj ci.

sex ed parents may feel anxious about the Officer Conrado Martin has become a popular figure at Cooper Academy, part instruction. of a new program to assign student neighborhood resource officers at all middle Continued from page 11 schools. “What we do in the classroom is create a safe environment. All those not to replace home conversations, pieces let the lesson land positively.” but to enhance home conversations that parents can reinforce with the Cooper has Lots of Love Amanda Peterson, a teacher at family’s values and expectations,” Sunnyside High School, strongly Santillan said. believes in the importance of sex for Officer Martin education: “It doesn’t matter how Fresno Unified shares a common goal When students arrive at Cooper had different backgrounds but a much we prepare our students for with parents and guardians -- that Academy, they’re often met by a commonality was six of the eight did college or career. They won’t have students are healthy in all aspects. police officer. But it’s a good thing. not have fathers in their homes. The those choices if they don’t get Parents can excuse students from group talked frankly about gangs, Officer Conrado Martin is assigned accurate and comprehensive sex the sexual health education using an contact with police, and drugs. as a student neighborhood resource education.” opt-out form available in the school officer (SNRO) to Cooper Academy “It’s not me catching them doing office or from the student’s biology Socorro Santillan, FBU executive as part of expanded safety efforts the something, but just letting them ask teacher. director, acknowledges that some district launched this school year. The questions,” Martin said. initiative includes assigning SNROs For his second session of Officers to all middle schools. Club, he more than doubled the size The district’s 15 SNROs are based to 20 boys because so many wanted at schools but also spend time in to be part of it. He is also starting an the neighborhoods surrounding the Officers Club 2 for girls. And nearby campuses they are assigned to. School Wilson Elementary School has asked resource officers continue to be that Martin come over and talk to assigned to the district’s high schools. students there. Martin has become a beloved addition “He is everywhere -- in the communi- to Cooper in the three months he has ty, helping families, helping students been there. He greets students every on campus, making great connections morning before school with a fist with so many people,” said Cooper pump and plays football and other principal Sandra Auble. “Our kids games with students at lunch. are asking for him on a daily basis and when he’s not here, students are He mingles with students between disappointed.” classes and every Tuesday meets with a selected group of boys for the Martin has been on the police force Officer’s Club for lunch. Over five for 14½ years with 12 different weeks, Martin teaches the boys about assignments, but this assignment is integrity, honesty, respect, courtesy, his favorite: “This is by far the most responsibility, accountability and rewarding job that I have ever had.” forgiveness. At the end the boys take Parents are also delighted with the an oath pledging to follow the seven addition of Martin at Cooper. principles. “I’m so happy to see how he greets “It’s me just being able to connect the students and makes connections with them so I can teach them these with them,” one Cooper parent said. principles,” Martin said. “What I have “It’s so great to see how the students figured out from this is this is what look to him and they are having the they need, to see the police depart- understanding of, ‘Wow, he’s law ment in a different light.” enforcement and a good guy.’” Boys in the first Officers Club session

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Night Custodian at Fresno High Loves his Campus -- and Spiders

Randel Thomas, a custodian at Fresno know about night custodians? High School for nine years, comes in We don’t work all day and night. We behind students and teachers at 2:30 have shifts. p.m. every day and works his magic on the campus to restore order and Any truth to the rumor that Royce cleanliness. Vice Principal Laurinda Hall is haunted? Blanco says Thomas’ exuberance No! That was me singing. for his work “brightens not only the darkened, nighttime campus but those What is one thing most people do who have the privilege to work with not know about you? him.” Thomas was a 2016 Excellence I like spiders. in Education finalist. If you could choose any profession, What is the best part about your what would you choose? job? To be an avian veterinarian -- a bird Helping our teachers. doctor. What are your goals as you go to What’s your dream vacation? work every night? To see the swallows at San Juan To do the best that I can. Fresno High School night custodian Randel Thomas says the best part of the job Capistrano. is helping teachers like Diana Carrillo. From 2:30 to 11 p.m., Thomas gets the school ready for the next day. What’s something people do not Vinland Teacher: It all Starts with Learning to Love to Read

Stephen Tatum, a 2016 Excellence in parents, and other staff members. Name one thing most people do not Fresno Unified. Education finalist, has worked for the know about you. What is the most challenging part of district for 32 years, 28 of his career If you were not a teacher, what your job? Most people don’t know that I’m at Vinland Elementary School teaching career would you choose? the product of the Fresno Unified fourth through sixth grade. He teaches The most challenging part of teaching School District. I attended Easterby I have a Bachelor of Science degree in fifth grade this year. Vinland vice prin- is reaching every student and making a Elementary, Kings Canyon Middle business administration. If I wasn’t a cipal Lisa Benavidez said Tatum has positive difference in their lives. School, and I graduated from Roosevelt teacher, I probably would have chosen high expectations for students, who What strategies do you teach to help High School. I hope to pay back the a career in accounting or management. grow not only academically in his class students in school now, and for the Fresno community by serving and but in their improved behavior. “He is What is your dream vacation? years to come? inspiring my students the same way I a team player and is a father figure was served and inspired by the many My dream vacation would be a cruise to many of our students. Mr. Tatum is I want to teach my students the impor- dedicated teachers I had as a student in to see the Alaskan wilderness. influential among our young men on tance of becoming life-long learners, our campus,” she said. and it all begins with the love of reading. What made you decide to be a teacher? What book are you recommending to others right now? I couldn’t decide if I wanted to be a counselor, psychologist, custodian, I’m recommending “Learning by news reporter, police officer, politi- Doing” by Richard DuFour, handbook cian, librarian, banker, travel agent, to assist teachers with their implemen- doctor, party planner, decorator, detec- tation of the accountable communities tive, clown, comedian, or preacher, concept. I find it extremely helpful in so I became them all by becoming a moving our work forward. teacher! What’s your favorite book for What do you enjoy the most about fifth-graders? teaching? My favorite book for fifth-graders is I enjoy teaching because I’m working “Tuck Everlasting” by Natalie Babbitt. with people. I love the relationships I guarantee that you and your students Vinland Elementary School’s Stephen Tatum favorite book for fifth-graders is and friendships I develop with students, will enjoy reading it! “Tuck Everlasting.”

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Hoover High Sophomore’s Drive to Succeed Pays off with New Car

Isaac Blanco, a sophomore at Hoover coach Shannon Pulliam says playing High School, is the lucky high school football teaches discipline, teamwork student rewarded for his straight A’s and builds character. with a brand new 2016 Toyota Corolla “Students are part of a team and must as part of the Big Fresno Fair’s 4.0 and work together to be successful. This is Above program. doing something bigger than yourself,” Isaac was announced as the winner at Pulliam said. the fair Oct. 5. He is not 16 yet so will At first, Isaac did not enjoy football, have to wait a bit to actually get behind but now he loves playing his defensive the wheel. He was shocked and ecstatic linemen position. when his name was announced. Achieving a 4.0 GPA and being a Isaac wants to be an engineer, with plans student-athlete can be challenging. to apply to Fresno State University or Isaac has three tips for academic the University of Southern California success: when he graduates. • Do your very best. Don’t slack off. Greg Boden, Isaac’s academic coun- Just do your work. selor, said Isaac is a highly moti- Hoover High School sophomore Isaac Blanco, left, and twin Harvey check out vated student who has worked hard to the brand new Toyota Camry Isaac won Oct. 5 at the Big Fresno Fair through the • When you are struggling or falling achieve good grades. He also credits 4.0 and Above program, which rewards students with all A’s. behind, go to your teachers to ask for Isaac’s mom, Juanita Rios, for staying help. Teachers are there to help you. involved. Just follow what they say. in God and her daily encouragement Isaac wrestles and plays football. Rios is proud of both Isaac and his twin to “aim high” has contributed to their Finding a balance between academics • Set goals. Set your mindset. Believe brother, Harvey, who also has a 4.0 academic achievement. and sports can be challenging for any that you can do it. GPA. She believes her family’s faith high school athlete, but varsity football In addition to earning good grades, Formed in the 1950s, Employee Bowling League Rolls on

Fresno Unified employees have been “Forget whatever you’ve heard about year with no bowling experience. Fresno Teachers League. rolling strikes and spares together on bowlers. It’s really relaxing,” said Del Most bowlers in the league, however, The league began at Mid-State Bowl, late Thursday afternoons since the Mar Elementary School fourth grade have spent a considerable amount of then moved to Cedar Lanes and then 1950s, part of a bowling league that teacher Mary Wingett, who joined the time in the bowling alley. Retired math to Sierra Lanes, its present home. The has fostered friendships across grade league at the start of the new school teacher Duke Marshall league meets every Thursday except levels and job titles. has been bowling with the during holidays and the summer. The group is believed to be group for 41 years. Pat Caffrey, who retired from Fresno one of the oldest continu- He recalls the days when High in 2001, said it was a great way ous leagues west of the the league took over all to relax when she was working. Mississippi, members lanes. said. The league is called “It’s fun. It’s competitive, but not the Fresno Teachers “It was a way to connect overly so,” Caffrey said. League but welcomes any with a lot of different Bowlers said the league has cemented district employee, and teachers in the district in a friendships and allowed employees to even includes some family different setting,” Marshall get to know each other’s families, but members and education said. education remains the common bond. employees from neighbor- He and others said it has ing school districts. been a great stress reliev- Retirements, poor health, ers from the pressures of For more information on the and changes in schedules work toward the end of the Fresno Teachers League, call have reduced the league Sunnyside High School teacher Adam Von Bottenstern is one of week. Sierra Lanes at (559) 431-3711 from a high of 40 teams the newest bowlers in the Fresno Teachers League, a bowling “I so look forward to and employees there will pass to about 18, prompting league founded by Fresno Unified teachers in the 1950s. The Thursdays,” said Andrea on information. league leaders to put out a league has been a way for employees to make connections with colleagues from throughout the district Hazas, co-president of the call for new members.

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supt. Message dora de la ciudad de Fresno y no puedo plataformas de los medios sociales y las tse; thiab ib lub tsev kawm ntawv tshiab estar más agradecido por el apoyo que ha consecuencias asociadas con el uso equiv- nyob rau sab hnub tuaj qab teb los ntim kev Continued from page 5 mostrado a nuestro Distrito estos últimos ocado. Espero que me acompañen en re- cuv npe. Fresno Hauv Paus Tsev Kawm ocho años, haciendo todo lo que pudo para cordarle a la juventud que si ven una amen- Ntawv Qhov Qauv Npaj Vaj Tse tau raug Speaking of our neighborhoods, I find it cambiar las condiciones en el presente para aza potencial en el internet, no se unan a la tsim muaj thaum xyoo 2009 nrog kev to important to address recent safety concerns nuestra juventud. conversación ni lo vuelvan a colocar en el taub tias qhov qauv yuav siv sij hawm ntau that have impacted not only our neighbor- La opinión de los votantes también pesará internet, más bien que lo reporten inmedi- tshaj li 15 lub xyoos los siv thiab tau nyiaj. hoods, but our city -- social media threats. sobre el bono de $ 225 millones del dis- atamente a un adulto. Qhov nyiaj xub thawj yog npaj los ntawm We all realize trito--medida X--el 8 de noviembre, en un El distrito está trabajando arduamente para Measure Q thiab nrog zej zog kev txhawb that social me- esfuerzo continuo para apoyar las mejoras hacer que nuestros jóvenes crucen esa eta- pab los ntawm Measure X, Fresno Hauv dia has changed de instalaciones escolares. La medida de pa de graduación para que puedan encon- Paus Tsev Kawm Ntawv cia siab lawm tias our world for the bonos, si pasa, no aumentará los impues- trar el éxito más allá de la preparatoria, y es yuav muaj kev txhim kho ntxiv mus hauv better in many tos, sino que atenderá las prioridades de trágico pensar que algunos pueden perder peb tej tsev kawm ntawv thiab peb lub zej ways. But I have inversión de bonos de sugerencias que esa oportunidad debido a que tomaron la lub zos rau ntau ntau lub xyoo. been reminded escuchamos durante siete reuniones co- decisión equivocada en Facebook, Twitter Hais txog peb lub zej lub zos, kuv pom tau during this first munitarias y de la Mesa Educativa. Estoy o Instagram. Únanse a nosotros en la con- tias nws tseem ceeb heev los hais txog qhov quarter of the muy agradecido con quienes asistieron y versación. kev nyob nyab xeem tam sim no muaj kev school year proveyeron sugerencias en nuestras re- txhawj xeeb txog uas muaj teeb meem tsis about the sig- uniones comunitarias, así como también yog rau peb lub zej lub zos nkaus xwb, tiam nificant down- Tuam Thawj Saib Kev Kawm los que compartieron sus ideas a través de Tsab Xov sis peb lub nroog – tej kev hem nyob rau sides. Over the la encuesta en el internet. Esta opinión nos hauv “social media”. Peb txhua tus paub last many weeks, Michael Hanson ha ayudado a identificar la siguiente fase Hauv Paus Tsev Kawm Ntawv lawm tias “social media” tau raug hloov Fresno Unified, Fresno Unified Npaj los Nqis Peev Ib Co Superintendent de prioridades de las instalaciones. peb lub ntiaj teb rau qhov kev zoo rau ntau like many dis- Chav Kawm Tshiab thiab Kho txoj kev. Tiam sis kuv tau raug ceeb toom tricts around the Posibles inversiones incluyen salones de clase nuevos/actualizados y tecnología; Dua Tshiab nyob rau thawj lub “quarter” no ntawm country, has seen an increase in social me- lub xyoo kawm ntawv txog ntau yam teeb dia threats, unnerving school communities instalaciones de educación de carrera téc- Nyob rau lub Kaum Ib Hlis tim 8, tej neeg nica; mejoras de seguridad y protección, koom tes ntawm peb lub zej lub zos yuav meem. Ntau ntau lub lim tiam dhau los, and parents alike. While all have proven to Fresno Hauv Paus Tsev Kawm Ntawv, zoo be unsubstantiated and nothing more than instalaciones de artes, actividades y de- ua kom lawv tej suab tau raug hnov rau tej portes; reparaciones/ actualizaciones a la chaw pov suab thoob plaws peb lub nroog. tib yam nkaus li ntau lub hauv paus tsev senseless acts of bad judgment, Fresno kawm ntawv puag ncig lub teb chaws, tau Unified takes them extremely seriously. infraestructura; y una nueva escuela en el Thoob teb chaws, peb yuav xaiv peb tus sudeste para acomodar la inscripción. El tuam thawj coj tom ntej, xaus txoj kev pom muaj tej kev hem ntau nyob rau hauv The district and the Fresno Police Depart- “social media”, ua rau zej zog tsev kawm ment want students and parents to know Plan Maestro de las instalaciones de Fres- sib tw uas yog ib qho pheem kawg hauv no Unificado fue creado en el 2009 con peb lub neej. Hauv zej hauv zos, Fresno ntawv thiab niam txiv ntshai zoo li ntawd,. that making false social media threats is a Txhua yam kuj pom tau tias tsis paub meej serious matter, and considered a criminal el entendimiento de que el plan llevaría yuav xaiv ib tug tswv zos tshiab (mayor), más de 15 años para implementarlo y fi- ib tug uas kuv cia siab tias yuav yog ib tug thiab tsis muaj tej yam tshaj qhov uas kev offense. Making such threats can result in txiav txim siab yuam kev, Fresno Hauv suspensions, expulsions and even worse, nanciarlo. Ese financiamiento inicial fue muaj kev txhawb pab thiab txhawb rau provisto por la Medida Q y de la Medida txoj kev sib zog txhawb nqa rau peb lub Paus Tsev Kawm Ntawv muab qhov no an arrest, as it has for three district students xyuas nruaj tseem ceeb. Hauv paus tsev so far. X con el apoyo comunitario, El Distrito nroog, tshwj xeeb txoj kev sib zog txhawb Escolar Unificado de Fresno espera contin- pab peb cov me nyuam hluas. Tswv zos kawm ntawv thiab Fresno Police Depart- It’s vital we have conversations with our uar haciendo mejoras en nuestras escuelas Swearengin tau los tuav dej num tam li ib ment xav kom tej tub kawm ntawv thiab youth around cyber safety, appropriate use y nuestros vecindarios por los próximos tug tswj kav tiag tiag rau lub nroog Fresno tej niam txiv paub txog tias muab tej kev of social media platforms and the conse- años. thiab kuv tsis muaj ib yam twg uas zoo siab hem tsis tseeb hauv “social media” yog ib quences associated with misusing them. tshaj rau txoj kev txhawb pab nws tau ua qho teeb meem loj, thiab yog ib qho kev I hope you will join me in reminding our Hablando de nuestros vecindarios, creo que rau peb lub Hauv Paus Tsev Kawm Ntawv ua txhaum ntsawv siab. Ua tej yam kev youth that if they see a potentially threaten- es importante atender las preocupaciones yim lub xyoo dhau los – ua txhua yam los hem li muaj peev xwm rau muab ncua tsis ing online post, not to join in on the con- de seguridad recientes que han impacta- hloov tej uas muaj tam sim no rau peb cov pub kawm ntawv, ntiab tawm thiab los yog versation or repost, but instead, report it do no sólo a nuestros vecindarios, sino a me nyuam hluas. phem tshaj ntawm, raug txhom, raws li immediately to an adult. nuestra ciudad-- amenazas de los medios tau tshwm sim rau peb lub hauv paus tsev de comunicación social. Todos nos damos Cov neeg pov suab kuj tseem yuav muab The district is working hard to get our kawm ntawv tej tub kawm ntawv tau ua los cuenta que los medios sociales han cambi- kev pom zoo rau hauv paus tsev kawm lawm. youth across that graduation stage so they ado nuestro mundo para mejor en muchos ntawv qhov $225 million bond -- Measure can find success beyond high school, and aspectos. Pero he recordado, durante este X -- rau lub Kaum Ib Hlis tim 8, ib qho Nws tseem ceeb heev peb yuav tau muaj it’s tragic to think that some may lose that primer trimestre del ciclo escolar acerca de kev los txhawb pab txhim kho tsev kawm tej kev sib txuas lus nrog peb tej me nyuam opportunity because of a poor decision on las desventajas significativas. En las -últi ntawv ntxiv mus. Qhov “bond measure”, hluas txog kev nyob nyab xeeb hauv “cy- Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Join us in mas semanas, Fresno Unificado, igual que yog tias dhau, yuav tsis nce se, tiam sis ber”, siv tej lus hauv “social media” kom the conversation. muchos distritos alrededor del país, han yuav los hais txog tej kev saib yuas ua ntej tsim nyog thiab tej kev raug txim nrog rau visto un aumento de amenazas en los me- kev nqis peev peb tau hnov los ntawm zej kev siv nws yuam kev. Kuv cia siab lawm Mensaje del Superintendente dios de comunicación social, desconcer- zog xya lub rooj sib tham thiab los ntawm tias koj yuv koom kuv ceeb toom peb cov Planes del Distrito Para tantes comunidades escolares e igual que peb Pawg Thawj Coj Kev Kawm Txuj me nyuam hluas tias yog tias lawv pom Invertir en Salones de Clase los padres. Aunque todo ha mostrado ser Ci. Kuv zoo siab kawg nkaus rau cov uas ib qho kev hem tso tawm hauv “online”, Nuevos y Actualizados infundado y nada más que actos insensatos nws tau tuaj koom thiab tau muab tswv tsis txhob lam koom nrog kev sib tham los yim hauv peb lub zej zog tej rooj sib tham yog rov muab tso tawm dua, tiam sis, cia El 8 de noviembre, miembros de nuestra de decisiones equivocadas, Fresno Uni- ficado las toma muy en serio. El distrito thiab cov uas tau muab nws tej tswv yim li tshaj qhia kiag rau ib tug neeg laus twg. comunidad harán que sus voces sean es- rau hauv daim ntawv muab lus nug hauv cuchadas en los lugares electorales en toda y el Departamento de la policía de Fresno Hauv paus tsev kawm ntawv tab tom ua quieren que los estudiantes y padres sepan “online”. Qhov kev tawm tswv yim ntawm hauj lwm hnyav nrog tej me nyuam hluas nuestra ciudad. A nivel nacional, elegire- pab tau peb los txheeb rau theem tom ntej mos a nuestro próximo Presidente, termi- que, hacer amenazas falsas en los medios thoob plaws kom kawm tiav kom lawv de comunicación social es un asunto serio ntawm kev saib xyuas ua tej khov vaj kho muaj peev xwm kawm tau zoo dhau tshaj nando lo que ha sido una de las campañas tsev. más feroz combativa en nuestras vidas. y lo consideran una ofensa criminal. Hacer high school, thiab nws yog ib qho phem Localmente, Fresno elegirá a un nuevo dichas amenazas puede resultar en suspen- Tej uas xav tias yuav tau nqis peev xam kawg los xav txog tias muaj ib txhia kuj alcalde, uno que espero siga siendo un siones, expulsiones y aún peor, pueden ser nrog rau tej chav kawm tshiab/kho dua yuav plam lub sij hawm qhib ntawm vim animador y abogue por el trabajo pesado arrestados, como sucedió con tres estudi- tshiab thiab technology; tej tsev kawm hais tias muaj ib qho kev txiav txim siab que pasa en nuestra ciudad, especialmente antes del distritos hasta el momento. dej num; tej kev txhim kho kev nyob nyab yuam kev rau hauv Facebook, Twitter los acerca de los esfuerzos de apoyo a nues- Es importante que tengamos conversacio- xeeb thiab kev ruaj ntseg, tej chaw rau kev yog Instagram. Koom nrog peb kev sib tra juventud. La alcaldesa Swearengin ha nes con nuestros jóvenes en relación a la kawm kos duab, tej dej num ua thiab tej txuas lus. servido como una verdadera administra- seguridad cibernética, uso apropiado de las kev ua kis las; kho/kho tshiab rau tej vaj

www.FresnoUnified.org PREPARING CAREER READY GRADUATES Page 15 november 2016 Healthy Minute Take a Minute for Your Health Chronic Obstructive Who Has COPD? How is COPD Treated? Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Chronic lower respiratory disease, primarily COPD, was the Treatment of COPD requires a careful and thorough third leading cause of death in the United States in 2014. evaluation by a physician. COPD treatment can What is COPD? Almost 15.7 million Americans (6.4%) reported that they alleviate symptoms, decrease the frequency and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary have been diagnosed with COPD. More than 50% of adults severity of exacerbations, and increase exercise Disease, or COPD, refers to a with low pulmonary function were not aware that they had tolerance. For those who smoke, the most important aspect of treatment is smoking cessation. Avoiding group of diseases that cause COPD, so the actual number may be higher. The following groups were more likely to report COPD in 2013: tobacco smoke and removing other air pollutants from airflow blockage and breathing the patient’s home or workplace are also important. -related problems. It includes ▪ People aged 65–74 years and ≥ 75 years ▪ American Indian/Alaska Natives & multiracial non-Hispanics emphysema, chronic Symptoms such as coughing or wheezing can be ▪ Women bronchitis, and in some cases ▪ Individuals who were unemployed, retired, or unable to work treated with medication. Pulmonary rehabilitation is asthma. ▪ Individuals with less than a high school education an individualized treatment program that teaches ▪ Individuals who were divorced, widowed, or separated COPD management strategies to increase quality of life. What Causes COPD? ▪ Current or former smokers Plans may include breathing strategies, energy- In the United States, tobacco smoke is a key factor in ▪ People with a history of asthma conserving techniques, exercise training, and nutritional counseling. The flu can cause serious problems in people the development and progression of COPD, although How Can COPD Be Prevented? exposure to air pollutants in the home and workplace, Avoid inhaling tobacco smoke, home and workplace air with COPD. Vaccination during flu season is recommended genetic factors, and respiratory infections also play a pollutants, and respiratory infections to prevent developing and respiratory infections should be treated with role. In the developing world, indoor air quality is COPD. Early detection of COPD might change its course and antibiotics, if appropriate. Patients who have low blood thought to play a larger role in the development and progress. A simple test, called spirometry, can be used to oxygen levels are often given supplemental oxygen. progression of COPD than it does in the United States. measure pulmonary—or lung—function and detect COPD in Brought to you by the WellPATH Program Content Source: CDC - www.cdc.gov/copd/index.html anyone with breathing problems. www.JHMBHealthConnect.com/wellpath WellPATH seeks to foster a healthy work environment and engage Fresno Unified School District employees in their health and well-being. Participation in program activities is open to active employees, spouses, domestic partners, dependent children age 18+, early retirees, and retirees covered under the District’s health benefit plan.

Fresno City College Theatre & Dance

FARRAGUT NORTH CITY DANCE FALL WORKSHOP Studio 105 Theatre FCC Theatre Directed by Charles Erven Directed by Jimmy Hao Written by Beau Willimon November 11, 12, at 7:30pm November 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at 7:30pm November 13 at 2:00pm November 13, 18, 19 at 2:00pm Box Office: (559) 442-8221 • fresnocitycollege.edu/boxofficetickets State Center Community College District

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