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Specials Night: Celebrating art, music, PE, band and computers By Reneé Curren recognizing Jennifer Alejos (art), Rows of grade level art displays Emily Stubenport (music), Isaac were set up for eye-level browsing. A celebration recognizing the Davila (computers), Daniel Rodri- A bank of computers was set up team of Specialists who provide guez (P.E.), and Doug Tidabeck with a master screen to experience structured lessons for students out- (band). Library is also considered the full impact of computer tech- side of their regular classroom at a Special but has been recognized nology. Carefully arranged rows of Peña Blanca was held after school year-round during Library Hour. chairs made for comfortable audi- in early May. This particular event The Folklorico dancers were part ence seating facing the stage for was the first of its kind, a collabora- of the evening as a performing art. musicians, and an obstacle course tion of Specialists, and will likely The Peña Blanca cafeteria took was set up on the basketball court. not be the last. on the feel and mood of a museum. PHOTO/JENNIFER ALEJOS Fifth grade band students perform under the direction of Doug Tidaback. It was called Specials Night, Soft jazz played in the background. See Specials / Page 14 Regional science Congratulations fair award nabbed 2014 by young students By Carol Cullen The first grade class answered the science Graduates! Yolanda Fuentes’ first question, “Containers as grade class won the 3rd Speakers -- Which con- place SARSEF Grand tainer makes cell phone Award in the Engineer- ing, Physics and Math- music the loudest?” ematical Science cat- After a series of egory at the weeklong observations and careful 2014 Southern Arizona measurements, the class Research, Science and concluded that a ceram- Engineering Fair held ic coffee mug proved PHOTO/CURT PRENDERGAST in March at the Tucson Line leader and Agri-Science teacher, Richard McPherson, smiles as he SEE MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 10 See Science / Page 14 proudly waits to lead soon-to-be-graduates as they receive their diplomas. Convention Center.

INSIDE Verdugo Thanks to military 3 Challenging Student author praised 5 is new science Healthy eating touted 7 superintendent experiments Mileage club at MV 9 Page 3 Page 6 Scholarships listed 11 Page 2 Santa Cruz Valley District No. 35 Summer 2014 Newsletter It’s beenanothergreatyearhereatSCVUSD. Contributions bystaffarekey Superintendent’s Corner Publisher &Editor Manuel C. Coppola WICK COMMUNICATIONS SANTA CRUZVALLEY UNIFIEDSCHOOL DISTRICTNo.35 Our theme for the district newsletter this year Our themeforthedistrictnewsletterthisyear This isthethirdandlastissueofschoolyear. Board members can be contacted through the district office: Board memberscanbecontactedthroughthedistrictoffice: 1374 W.FrontageRoadRioRico,Arizona85648 Santa CruzValleyUnifiedSchoolDistrictNo.35 Transportation department [email protected] For information or questions call: Santa CruzValley UnifiedSchoolDistrict (520) 375-8885(direct line) SCVUSD No. 35 By RodneyK.Rich (520) 281-8282 Superintendent or by writing to: or bywritingto: To advertise your in school newsletter please contact: 268 W. View Point Drive, Nogales, Arizona 85621, 520.375.5760 Fax 520.761.3115 www.nogalesinternational.com at the Nogales International: Maria or Carmen 520.375.5760 On the web: Superintendent ROD education orworkplace.To them,wewishhappiness High School,nowenteringtheadultworldofhigher of the260studentsleavingourtutelageatRioRico Calabasas. and thelettersofappreciationwrittenbystudentsat View studentandherwinningessayonimmigration, petitions. We’re especiallyproudofourMountain Blanca andtheireventualwinattheregionalcom- our winnersintheelementarysciencefairatPeña our academicaccomplishments.You’ll readabout breakfast. better lighted fortheirworkinnutrition–howtobuilda Coatimundi. StudentsatMountainView arehigh- Coatimundi, andtheyear-long RichRiverRelaysat the annualstudent-teacherbasketballtournamentat View, jazzerciseatSanCayetanoandPeñaBlanca, active throughouttheday:brainbreaksatMountain lifelong habits. initiatives thatIhopeeventuallybecomeindividual highlights manyofthenewinitiativesinthisarea– has beenhealth,fitnessandnutrition.Thisissue And, thisisthe“graduation”issue.We’re proud In additiontofitness,wealwayswantshowcase You’ll readaboutwaysinwhichourstudentsstay CH RI Board president Board Joel KraJoel mer Thank you to the Nogales International and to advertisers for their support. Publisher and editor Manuel Coppola “We believe that everyone experience will successful Governing Board Susan Fa Board clerk This newsletter ispublished at nocost to tax payers. ubion StatementMission Carol Cullen Editor learning every day.” you forourtimetogether. to besharedwiththestudentsofSCVUSD.Thank children andgrandchildren,ourheartswillcontinue No. 35.AsGailandInowspendmoretimewithour district, SantaCruzValley UnifiedSchoolDistrict support ofandcontributionstomybelovedschool achievement thanthosewe’veachievedthusfar. will leadSCVUSDtoevenhigherlevelsofacademic him avaluedcolleague,andamconfidentthathe with ourteachers,staffandcommunity. Iconsider establish strong,respectedprofessionalrelationships his eightyearswithSCVUSD,hehasworkedhardto your incomingsuperintendent,DavidVerdugo. In from Calabasasarefeatured. Teacher oftheyearandstaffmember areas suchasP.E., art,band,computers,andlibrary. provide instructionoutsidetheregularclassroomin “specials” teachersatPeñaBlanca.Specials our superbteachersandstaff.You’ll readaboutthe would bepossiblewithoutthecontributionsof success. and Maria Neum As a final note, I wish to thank everyone for their As afinalnote,Iwishtothankeveryonefortheir Finally, Iamhonoredto introduce andwelcome And, itgoeswithoutsaying,thatnoneofthis Member Design and production Priscilla BolanosPriscilla an V BRIAN Member AN D Production and editing support ER V OET Kathleen Vandervoet Vi ct Member or Fon tes Santa Cruz Valley District No. 35 Summer 2014 Newsletter Page 3 home from ing military PHOTO/TONYA LATVALA PHOTO/TONYA deployment. they returned PHOTO/TONYA LATVALA PHOTO/TONYA soldiers when to many deserv- were handed out Thoughtful cards wow, thank you!” Their thank you!” wow, response meant so much to my students. ers we employ. In order ers we employ. to do this, I will be looking into other ways to bring in revenue for the district and continue to we can be ways at look more efficient. It is my to support everyonegoal as much as I can and help make SCVUSD No. 35 the best in Arizona.” Of course a job like Su- a course Of always“The budget is cards, the soldiers were shocked and pleased. I received a lot of “Oh, be everyone working to- work- people not gether, ing for any one person.” perintendent of a school come district doesn’t without concerns. a concern,” said Verdugo. “I want to maintain the successful programs we have now and be able to keep the staff and teach- When given the index Verdugo said one ofone said Verdugo alone in the fight for freedom.” his first priorities will be developing positive rela- tionships with teachers, staff, students and the “The school community. centerpieceshould be the in the community where everyone feels connected, supported, and welcome, even community members who do not have children here. It should David Verdugo stands with his wife and sons at a surprise goodbye party put on by the staff at Calaba- stands with his wife and sons at a surprise David Verdugo and Conner. David Verdugo Verdugo, sas Middle School. From left are Chase, Rachel - They completed a great to know that “It’s When asked about theWhen asked about was also asked Verdugo other opportunities to learn this lesson. “Pay it Forward” proj- learnedthey this In ect. doing something asthat doora opening as simple smiling atsomeone, for them, or saying to have change could a good day, mood, day, that person’s or week. The same prin- ciple applied to taking 10 minutes to write a thank you note. they (the military) will know people from outside the military support them,” said Jennifer Rojo, seventh grade student, “and that they are not The six finalists also par The six finalists in an interviewticipated forum. Theand a public Gov- SCVUSD No. 35 theerning Board made selectfinal decision to as the next Verdugo Mr. superintendent. said, process, Verdugo process was very“The medetailed and provided towith the opportunity theshare my ideas with board and community about how to continue building on the current success of the district.” about his reaction when he was notified of his se- lection. “When I found out that I was the selec- tion I was very excited and humbled. I know that the job is going to a great challenge, but Ibe fortunatevery am I know to be working for one of indistricts school best the Arizona.” So as an opener for a The notes were a small, “A quote by Jim Rohn“A quote “I wish and hope that This has been a long would be a great opportu- great a be would with my stu- talk to nity dents about the military, what they’ve done for us, and why we might consider our returning soldiers as heroes. lesson, we discussed the topic, and they then cre- and wel- ated thank-you come-home note cards onnote special a with de- eventually I back. the livered the notes to the returning soldiers in San Diego. but meaningful gesture dif- positive a made that ference in someone else’s life. My students had tor, and above all, a great and above all, a tor, person. Icomes to mind when has Dave, for he of think attri- all of these great ofbutes. ‘The challenge strong,leadership is to be butbut not rude; be kind, but bold, be weak; not not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, proud,be timid; not but havebut not arrogant; without folly.’ but humor, his new position be all that he wished for and a whole lot more. Also may success be the be- today’s ginning of tomorrow’s achievements for him.” Verdugo Mr. for journey and the rest of the candi- dates for the position. A lengthy application process, philosophical essays and required certificate documentation narrowed the field to six finalists. - Arts teacher

By Tonya Latvala By Tonya By Tonya Latvala By Tonya

Seventh graders at The idea to do this Because I was plan- An early April an- An early April a sev- George, Jani Newsletter liaison and Language

Calabasas Middle School recently got a chance to say “thank you” and “welcome home” to military units coming home from deployment. grew out of our class dis- cussion about “heroes,” a language arts unit in my seventh-grade language arts classes. ning to join others in San Diego to welcome- familyhome friends and members who had been deployed, I thought this Students have the chance to say ‘thanks’ have the chance to Students

nouncement made atnouncement made Calabasas Middle School was bittersweet for many staff.and teachers the of The principal, David Ver join- be not would dugo, ing them for another year as principal. Instead, he asthem joining be would the new Superintendent of the school district. an- enth grade teacher, Verdugo nounced: “Mr. will be sorely missed by a He is us at CMS. of all administra- great leader, A bittersweet goodbye for middle school middle for goodbye A bittersweet Two earn top awards at CMS By Tonya Latvala plishments both inside the best they can be.” Student in the College and outside the class- “The quality of of Education” award. Calabasas Middle room.” work performed by my Padilla is currently Heather Huerta, School announced “Education is the key colleagues at CMS is finishing her Master’s in staff member their Teacher and Staff to success! The teaching exceptional, therefore to Educational Administra- of the year, Member of the Year. profession, I feel, is one be chosen by them for tion. said she feels Stan Gillman, seventh support from of the most important in classified staff of the year Padilla said, “I was in- other school and eighth grade math the world,” said Gill- is a humbling experi- vited to serve on a panel teacher, was selected employees. man. “I hold the future ence,” said Huerta. “I of graduate students from among six nomi- PHOTOS/TONYA LATVALA in my hands. My role, love my job and hope from the state univer- nees as Teacher of the my responsibility as an to grow with SCVUSD sities at the Arizona Year. Heather Huerta, special education aide, educator, is to ensure No. 35. The staff and School Administrators was selected as Staff my students get the students at CMS have Conference. I spoke Member of the Year. best possible education encouraged me to peruse about my research and “This year’s nominees they can, because they my own goals and to the Educational Leader- deserve it. raise my expectations for ship program. The pur- Stan Gillman, were the most we’ve who teaches received in seven years,” “I absolutely believe myself.” pose of the panel was to math, was said Alma De La Riva, (know) that every stu- Also of note, Megan improve the educational selected as CMS administrative dent that walks through Padilla, seventh grade leadership programs in Calabasas assistant. “This is great my door can learn. It is language arts teacher, Arizona by focusing on Middle School paramount that I figure was selected by her pro- the strengths of the cur- teacher of the because it shows how year. our teachers are able to out how to reach each fessors at the University rent programs and the recognize each other’s and every one of them of Arizona to receive the areas where we wished hard work and accom- and inspire them to be “Outstanding Master’s we had learned more.” Staff-student basketball game creates great memories By Amanda Dunn students and staff members created positive posters to What do you remember cheer both sides. most about school? Was Excited students filled the it solving equations? That multipurpose room with teacher who took an interest their own posters of athletes’ in your plans for the future? names and positive CTMS Or was it the encouragement slogans. Teachers Leticia of friends and fellow athletes Fierro, Toni Schadler and as you made the final field Mary Beach supervised the goal? event which began with a School pride, as well as performance of our National academics, plays an impor- Anthem by Wendy Noriega, tant role in the success of Coatimundi Middle School seventh grade math teacher. 1 2 students. The girls’ basketball team A game of basketball was put up a good fight against 1. From left, Leticia Fierro, held at CTMS between the the staff, but in the end, they were unable to block the Laleh Golafshani, Andrea Domin- staff and the girls’ basketball guez, Victor Sinohui, Jon Soto, team. The purpose was to staff’s attacks on the basket. Jesus Ibarra show their school create awareness for the With the support of our pride by cheering positively. 21st Century after school community, the help of the 2. Showing their basketball program, support the girls’ staff and the enthusiasm of skills, from left, are Garret basketball team, and give its students, the event was Comstock, Jenn Huerta, Shannon a great success. These fun, Payne, Amanda Dunn and Ray staff and students a chance Meeker. to show their school spirit. engaging activities teach stu- Valley District No. 35 Summer 2014 Newsletter Santa Cruz Valley 3. Cheering at the game are, Laleh Golafshani, art dents how to cheer for one from left, Pamela Godinez, Kiara teacher, Jennifer Fischer, another in a positive way, Laborin, Katie Naff and Ana sixth grade social studies and to promote student suc- Espinoza. PHOTOS/SHANNON ENCISO

Page 4 teacher, and several other cess through school pride. 3 Santa Cruz Valley District No. 35 Summer 2014 Newsletter Page 5 PHOTO/CAROL CULLEN whelming, they managedthey whelming, to finish strong at the final meet of the season. - Honor Society, band, and Honor Society, track with school work. over sometimes Though PHOTOS/AMANDA DUNN “It is important [consider the importance of immigration to our nation] becausenation] our to immigration of importance the [consider important is “It Above: Marco Moreno leads the way for CTMS in the distance medley relay. Lunderville, Bi- Left: Taylor anca Cruz, Kiara Laborin, and Samantha Schadler before their first place win in the distance medley relay. America is made up of people from everywhere around the world,” said Figuero. In“They share their religion, culture and food which makes ours a better nation. turn, we give them freedom.” Fifth-grader Rachel Figuero appreciates our nation of immigrants. Marco Moreno balancedMarco Moreno extracurricular activities, like National Junior Coatimundi boys andCoatimundi inexpe- young, “This Samantha Renteria Participating in athletic Student athletes like Chanez, eighth grader. grader. Chanez, eighth represented ingirls were medley re- the distance which eachrace in a lay, ofathlete runs a distance 16001200, 400, 800, and dis- meters. The girls’ earnedtance medley team first place. rienced team improved season,the throughout inand set a school record the discus,” said volunteer throwing coach Christina Williams. beat the school record of 54 feet, 9 inches, by throwing an amazing 56 feet, 7-1/2 inches. events, clubs, and programs like 21st Century throughout the school year is just part of being a CTMS student. Samantha Schadler and By Carol Cullen The same is true fortrue is same The - “I appreciate Coati “It was fun running Runners, jumpers and jumpers Runners, are required tothrowers one another inrely on a successfulorder to have relay team. ofcoaches and members Without the community. andparent involvement com- volunteers from the meets like this munity, pos- be not would one sible. Mrs.mundi coaches like head coach; Schadler, throwing Ms. Williams, coach; and Ms. Dunn, assistant coach, because of their dedication to the success of their student aca- areas, all in athletes demic and athletic,” said parent Luann Ahumada. with the distance medley team because I was able to cheer for my friends and help them earn second Emmanuelsaid place,” Have you ever considered that if the United States wasn’t a Nation of Immigrantsof Nation a wasn’t States United the if that considered ever you Have with us. foods, and stories to share religion, The immigrants bring their culture, by rulersSome immigrants might have been mistreated or kings in their country. By Amanda Dunn

it wouldn’t be the same? It wouldn’t be the same because our Nation is made up ofup made is Nation our because same the be wouldn’t It same? the be wouldn’t it other people from around the world. They come from the land mass on the other side of the universe. with the immigrants our freedom have shared with them? We What have we shared who immigrated to the United States. counts! Our freedom

If the United States was not a nation of immigrants, what would it be? That’s a of immigrants, what would it be? That’s If the United States was not a nation Star Arizona Daily recently wrote in his weekly (Tucson) Ernesto Portillo, Jr., of“Immigration is a life and death matter for Gloria Goldman, the daughter Rothschild who read all essays Mayor Jonathan Judging the entries was Tucson submittingand the project initiating for Hall, Tracy Figuero credits her teacher, Coatimundi Middle considered to is Track heady question to ponder. It’s one that Rachel Figueroa, fifth-grader at Mountain at fifth-grader Figueroa, Rachel that one It’s ponder. to question heady considered and was recognized for her thoughts. Elementary, View Glo- about an essay contest that immigration attorneys Tucson,” column, “Neto’s ria Goldman and her son, Mo Goldman, have sponsored for the last 17 years. in“Others Portillo. wrote camps,” death Nazi of survivors and immigrants Jewish her family perished in Auschwitz.” was among the top 10 recognized. and selected the top ten. Figueroa’s it took her two days to complete, most of which was just think- She said her essay. ing about the question. She wrote: School athletes showedathletes School great teamwork and atsportsmanship good Rich River Relays’ final track meet of the season. Thirty-four medals were earned by the Coatimun- di team of talented students who divided their athleticsbetween time and academics. be an individual sport; Rich River Re- however, is a chance for ath- lays letes to work as a unit. triumph for teamwork for triumph Relays: River Rich in contest writing chosen student’s View Mt. Page 6 Santa Cruz Valley District No. 35 Summer 2014 Newsletter gas. Not good for jewelry gas. Notgoodforjewelry be areleaseofhydrogen used thereactionwould such asmagnesium,are [fluids]. Ifothermetals, with thehumanbody be achemicalreaction important thattherenot per,” saidRomero.“Itis elry ismadewithcop- care abouttheseresults? reaction. with copperproducesno Hydrochloric acid mixed nesium producesagas. ric acid mixed with mag- observed thathydrochlo- grader KevinRomero reaction withcopper. with magnesiumtothe comparing thereaction track ofthehumanbody, produced inthedigestive drochloric acid – an acid experiments with hy- VUSD are conducting acid testreactions. Left: Calabasasstudent RobertoGonzalezwatchesand recordsthe Program helpslayfoundationforhighschoolchemistry “Because sooftenjew- Why should Romero Calabasas eighth- Eighth gradersatSC- By CarolCullen interest in a career in interest inacareer as thesemayleadtoan plications. sults intoreal-worldap- and thentranslatingre- products ofthereactions als topredicttheresulting hydrochloric acidonmet- periments, suchastesting performing various ex- di MiddleSchoolsare Calabasas andCoatimun- Cambridge program at how reactiveitis.” of magnesiumbecause to wearanythingmade So, nobodywouldwant much that it blinds you. could heatupandshineso nesium, isclosetofire,it tive metal, such as mag- so bright.Ifaveryreac- cause it[thereaction]was goggles and step back be- tion forus.We hadtouse demonstrated thisreac- agreed. “Ourteacher Roberto Gonzalez sales.” “Experiments such “Experiments such Eighth gradersinthe Calabasas classmate PHOTO/MEGAN ALLEN tal performance and help tal performanceandhelp their physicalandmen- and exercisecanimprove how nourishment, rest, man bodyalive. systems, tokeepthehu- gestive and respiratory human systems,thedi- interacts withtwoother system to show how it models ofthecirculatory they arecreatingworking system. Inscienceclasses, the human circulatory human body, specifically program aretacklingthe ers intheCambridge ing. ry-based, hands-onlearn- nities to engage in inqui- allows students opportu- SCVUSD middle schools ed advancedprogramin school chemistry.” lays a foundation for high liams. “Attheveryleast,it teacher, ChristinaWil- said Coatimundiscience chemical engineering,” organs andsystems worktogethertokeepthehuman body aliveandhealthy. Right: Coatimundi seventhgradersGabrielCruz-Shepard, left,ArianneRomeroandAnais Ruiz,right,demonstratehowtheir modelsof “Students are learning “Students are learning Similarly, seventhgrad- The newlyimplement- Padilla at375-8600. case, contact Alejandra Cambridge CampShow- bridge ortheSummer information on Cam- place July8-11.Formore Cambridge Camp taking minating workfromthe will showcasetheircul- Middle schoolstudents Middle School cafeteria. ria andtheCoatimundi Middle Schoolcafete- noon intheCalabasas July 11,from11a.m.to taking placeonFriday, bridge Camp Showcase attend theSummerCam- students. school bridge programtomiddle ing theadvancedCam- Southern Arizonaoffer the onlyschooldistrictin er. enth gradescienceteach- Glenn, Coatimundi sev- healthy life,”saidWanda them leadalongand The public is invited to The publicisinvitedto SCVUSD No.35is - human circulatory system. human circulatory Coatimundi seventh-graderLeslieEstrelladisplayshermodelofthe PHOTO/LINDA SMITH PHOTO/LINDA SMITH Santa Cruz Valley District No. 35 Summer 2014 Newsletter Page 7 PHOTO/RHONDA KRIDLER If “we are what we foyer. eat,” as the saying goes, students View Mountain will never have to prove what they’re made of; just watching what they lunch traystheir on pile speaks volumes. Right: Third graders Mya Encinas, left, and Haley Higuera load theirRight: Third graders Mya Encinas, left, and Haley Week. Wellness lunch trays with fresh vegetables during Mt. View’s a school-wide assembly. a school-wide assembly. mascot, The school’s “Claws,” made a surprise appearance challenging com- students to make a mitment to healthier eating. Claws then gathered hundreds of pledges now schoolthe display in on PHOTO/CARI KUNZ Kridler beamed when The week ended with 5 servings of vegetables” and so on. she heard this. “My dream of making Santa Cruz County healthier one student at a time is happening,” she said. Avi Flores, 5th-grade Flores, Avi Thoughtful second grader Fernando Mendoza creates a balanced dietThoughtful second grader Fernando Mendoza creates on nutritionusing a food group game. MVES places an emphasis education. ed fruits and vegetables provide. student, summarized, “I can never forget 65332. how many serv- That’s ings of each food group day, every eat should we like 6 servings of grains, - During the week hun- During the Fifth graders took nu- Rhonda Kridler who or Rhonda Kridler the events. chestrated students madedreds of and consumed smoothies, otherfruit kabobs, and non-traditional breakfasts cafeteria. in the school’s of sunflow- lunches Later, er seed bread sandwiches and veggie pita-pizzas thewere enjoyed by Foodyoungsters. Sodexo employees helpedService nu- broaden the students’ knowl- tritional base of edge by allowing them to sample a slaw made of unusual ingredients such as kelp and bok choy. trition classes focusing on the main food groups and benefits. Studentstheir learned where carbohy- drates, proteins, and fats are found, and the vita- mins and minerals assort-

By Mark Dittmar

This quarter, with This quarter, both a Bet- held “We MV students learn value of healthy eating healthy of value learn students MV funding from “Fuel Up tofunding from “Fuel “Salud Porand Play 60” grants, Mountain Vida” introduced a num- View ber of programs designed to educate its students on the value of healthy eating. and ter Breakfast Week when Week a Wellness each day the kids made different meals using all natural ingredients,” said Page 8 Santa Cruz Valley District No. 35 Summer 2014 Newsletter arm twirls. with some warm up students third grade Second and with thestudents. ing outallmorning gather afterwork- support staff, librarian andevent Reneé Curren, Toni Norrisand Ivonne Ferreira, Jeong, Principal teacher, Lou Rodriguez, PE From left,Daniel best rates of participation best ratesofparticipation dents ashaving oneofthe Peña Blancastaff andstu- May andrecognizedthe the monthsofApriland elementary studentsin gram servednearly4,100 “Kids GetFitDay.” instructors werepartof Month andtheJazzercize May isNationalFitness school in workout clothes. encouraged tocome celled andallstaffwere Special classeswerecan- came toPeñaBlanca, confidence-building Jazzercize blendsfunand The Jazzercizepro- On the day Jazzercize PHOTOS/RENEé CUrrEN By ReneéCurren isters the offerings locally. Alfredo Velasquez admin- School Superintendent of SantaCruzCounty program. Theoffice Vida, afederallyfunded comes from Salud Por program tolocalschools fresh vegetablesandfruit. to eatdailyhelpingsof than onehourperdayand in physicalactivitynoless also advisedtoparticipate ing heartrate.Theywere compared to their work- their restingheartrate was encouragedtolocate and everygradelevel propriate participation cize classes for age-ap- three interactiveJazzer visit lastyear. Therewere Norris, madethesame tors, LouJeongandToni pal, ever. first participatingprinci- Ivonne Ferreirawastheir and stamina.Principal The Jazzercize classes The Jazzercize classes Funding to bring the The certifiedinstruc- - grade class. kindergarten andfirst- contagious beatforthe tune wassettoaheavy known Itsy Bitsy Spider together. Eventhewell- rhythm kepteveryone Music withbold,steady and defenseimitations. exercise, dancemoves, combination ofaerobic engaged studentswitha high-five! say “thankyou” witha around theinstructors to out andmostgathered of their 50-minute work- and invigoratedattheend ery studentwascharged then camethesmiles.Ev- time withtheirpeers.And reach andkickflexin so theycouldjumpand ing orfeelingawkward the personalriskoflook- measure andovercome dents was watching them cising alongsidethestu- The bestpartofexer - Santa Cruz Valley District No. 35 Summer 2014 Newsletter Page 9 PHOTO/TRACY HALL Youngsters with healthy Youngsters how it all starts. “That’s If you would like to announcements, I’ll yell ‘flash mob’ and all the kids come pouring out of their classrooms and we dance around for a while,” said ac- physical “The Kridler. tivity gets oxygen flowing to their brains and then the kids are better able to think.” habits become healthy adults. “This is the pri- Mt. behind goal mary continued empha- View’s sis on physical fitness,” said Principal Manuel Carrillo. “Who knows, maybe some of them will excel in high school and win college scholarships.” One day they’re kids running around the field and the next thing you know they’re all grown up doing Ironman competi- tions,” said Manzi, with a wink and a grin. theabout more learn physical activity programs or at Mountain View, would like to join Coach group of parent vol- K’s unteers, please call 375- 8400 during school hours. - “Structured recess“Structured briefare “Brain Breaks” The school maintains The idea behind “Flash “After the morning the move. works like this,” said volunteer Dagoberto Rodri- guez. “Every Thursday, Coach K makes sure the Student Council vol- vol- parent unteers and unteers run games like tetherball, basketball, football, and pop-corn -- a game that requires students to work together to keep balls bouncing up and down in the middle a lot of of a parachute. It’s fun.” activities performed dur ing the school day that give students a rest from “It the rigors of study. used to be called recess,” said third grade teacher, “The Michele Titcomb. kids get tired of sitting all to get up They need day. and move around.” a Brain Break Resource wherecampus Center on teachers can find ideas for daily activities. Mob” is similar to Brain Breaks, but the activity is somewhat spontaneous.

By Mark Dittmar

When Ironman coach re- he activities The But now Mountain

Tom Manzi learned aboutlearned Manzi Tom physical Mountain View’s education (PE) program he was impressed. “You jobgreat a are doing guys keeping these kids mov- how you build ing. That’s athletes.” tomorrow’s ferred to are varied and numerous. The Morning Mileage Club, a program that rewards children for running before school, has kept students fit for there’s then And years. weekly Mountain View’s program Walk-to-School that involves children and adults walking a mile to beingof school instead driven. These are in addition to the regular PE classes held five days a week. coach Rhonda View theraising is Kridler again by introduc- bar ing three new programs: “Structured Recess,” daily “Brain Breaks,” and a “Flash Mob” dance. Each is designed to help keep hundreds of students on up oxygen flow to brain to flow up oxygen MVES mascot “Claws” leads students in a line dance during the school’s Wellness Week activities. Week Wellness students in a line dance during the school’s MVES mascot “Claws” leads activity speeds Physical Page 10 Santa Cruz Valley District No. 35 Summer 2014 Newsletter 5. SaraFelixgetsahugwhileEvelyneLopezlookson. 4. StevenMabante’s decoratedcap. 3. AngelicaMorenoandDavidMadrigalenterthefield. 2. LilyStern,Valedictorian, inspiresclassmatestovaluetheir“success”intermsoflastingmemories. 1. Seniorsmakethetraditionalwalkdownswitchbackastheyenterfield. 1 Congratulations PHOTOS/CURT PRENDERGAST PHOTOS/CAROL CULLEN 2014 Graduates! 2 5 4 3 Santa Cruz Valley District No. 35 Summer 2014 Newsletter Page 11 Lily Stern Joel Leyva Joel Leyva Luis Yepiz Luis Yepiz Paola Parra Tyler Bauer Tyler Ben Noriega Valeria Teran Valeria Shreya Gupta Recipients Selene Tofani Selene Tofani Erick Quijada Mark Ramirez Evelyne Lopez Aaron Fanning Ariana Del Cid Ariana Del Cid Ramiro Huerta Max Bojorquez Marley Henson Marley Henson Marley Henson Marley Henson Carlos Apodaca Francisco Ovies Francisco Ovies Julia Echeverria Keren Bojorquez Katherine Rendon Areana Villaescusa Andrea Van Duinen Andrea Van Duinen Andrea Van Juan Carlos Salcedo Tovar, Ellisette Vergara Tovar, Tyler Bauer, Paola Parra Bauer, Tyler Kayla Fischer, Aaron Fanning, Kayla Fischer, Andrea Fuentes, Selene Tofani Selene Tofani, John Brewington Selene Tofani, Keren Bojorquez, Aaron Fanning Keren Bojorquez, Marley Henson Keren Bojorquez, Karla De La Cruz Ellisette Vergara, Katherine Rendon Ellisette Vergara, Karla Tovar, Hugo Valdez, Ellisette Vergara Hugo Valdez, Karla Tovar, Lopez, Maria Navarro, Karla Tovar, Ellisette Vergara Ellisette Lopez, Maria Navarro, Karla Tovar, Campos, Vianey Valencia, Yahira Angulo, Valeria Teran Valeria Angulo, Yahira Valencia, Campos, Vianey John Brewington, Katherine Rendon, Benjamin Noriega Jose Ramos, Karla De La Cruz, Keren Bojorquez, Mayra De La Cruz, Keren Bojorquez, Jose Ramos, Karla John Brewington, Kate Suarez, Maria Gamas, Rhys Betz, John Brewington, Kate Suarez, Shreya Gupta, Joel Leyva, Marley Henson, Jenny Lizarraga, Rodolfo Anaya, Jacqueline Castillo, Marley Henson, DavidRodolfo Anaya, Jacqueline Castillo, Marley Henson, Rodolfo Anaya, Rhys Betz, Jacqueline Castillo, Karla De La Keren Bojorquez, Cynthia De La Riva, Evelyne Lopez, David Cruz, Makayla Fischer, Paola Parra, Katherine Rendon, Karla Paola Parra, Cruz, Makayla Fischer, Maria Navarro, Katherine Rendon, Lilyan Stern, Valeria Teran, Teran, Maria Navarro, Katherine Rendon, Lilyan Stern, Valeria Rodolfo Anaya, Rhys Betz, Jacqueline Castillo, Makayla Fischer, Fischer, Rodolfo Anaya, Rhys Betz, Jacqueline Castillo, Makayla Marley Henson, Maria C. Navarro, Lilyan Stern, Hugo Valdez Madrigal, Francisco Ovies, Vianey Valencia, Katherine Rendon Valencia, Madrigal, Francisco Ovies, Vianey David Madrigal, Francisco Ovies, Valeria Teran, Luis Rodriguez, Teran, Ovies, Valeria David Madrigal, Francisco 300 500 800 500 500 500 500 500 500 $$$ 9,000 1,500 1,000 1,500 1,000 1,000 6,000 1,500 2,000 8,000 3,000 6,000 9,000 1,000 2,800 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,500 6,000 1,000 1,000 8,000 6,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 Books 15,000 10,000 9,1200 13,000 Tuition 17,5000 Amount Amount Academic Tuition & Tuition

rado – Award Sodexo Provost College Scholars – Top 5% – Top Academic Memorial Unisource University Name of Name Tubac Fire Tubac Santa Cruz Association Foundation Scholarship Lumberjack Green Valley Green Valley Achievement Arizona State Tubac Rotary Tubac Maquiladoras Dean’s Award Dean’s South Dakota Embry Riddle Concert Band Concert Band Bob Brubaker Associacion de Comeback Kid scholarship Charles Mingus Liberty Utilities Rio Rico Rotary Nogales Korean SEAHEC Karen Gold Association Imagine America University Award Baird Scholarship Merit Scholarship Green Valley Elks Green Valley Northern Arizona Rio Rico Property Armstrong Family The following is a list of many of the scholarships. of the a list of many is The following Wildcat Excellence Wildcat Wildcat Excellence Wildcat Santa Cruz County International Merit University National Sgt. Alex Bermudez Santa Cruz Realtors Boys and Girls Club Owner’s Association Owner’s Exchange Club ACE Halverson Memorial University of Arizona University of Colo Quail Creek Veteran’s Quail Creek Veteran’s Presidents Scholarship Presentation College – SCC Endowed Scholarship Hispanic Youth Awards Hispanic Youth Benevolent Foundation Aeronautical University Central AZ Community Colorado Springs Wrestling Tubac / Rio Rico Rotary Tubac Zonta Women in Public Affairs Zonta Women Hispanic Scholar Finalist Hispanic Scholar National Hispanic Scholar VFW Voice of Democracy VFW Voice - age 12 / P wards SEE A - Each year the counsel tives honored the many accomplishments of ofstudents from the class plenty2014. There were of smiles and applause - as students were recog nized. ing staff at RRHS works hard to organize the Cer Senior Awards During the year emony. they encourage and help students apply for and receive scholarships and grants. Most students receiving a scholarship or grant had an assigned counselor involved in the process. Joel Leyva Joel Leyva Luis Yepiz Karla Tovar Lilyan Stern Lilyan Stern Hugo Valdez Shreya Gupta Rodolfo Anaya Carlos Apodaca Carlos Apodaca Jenny Lizarraga Daniella Esparza John Brewington Daniel Manjarrez Ben Noriega, Marley Henson Marley Henson, Rodolfo Anaya Tovar, Hugo Valdez, Ellisette Vergara Hugo Valdez, Tovar, Rodolfo Anaya, Rhys Betz, Jacqueline Castillo, MakaylaRodolfo Anaya, Rhys Betz, Jacqueline Castillo, Maria Navarro, Katherine Rendon, Valeria Teran, Karla Teran, Maria Navarro, Katherine Rendon, Valeria Fischer, Shreya Gupta, Marley Henson, Jenny Lizarraga, Fischer, The awards ceremony The evening was full of Christian Flores, Gabriela Leyva, Marina Soto, Rene Osuna numerous awards and academic honors were soon- bestowed upon the to-be graduating seniors. was held in the RRHS cafétorium with many students, parents and community members present. The ceremony - opened with the Presen tation of Colors by the RRHS JROTC and the singing of our national Kath- anthem by senior, erine Rendon. celebration as students, parents, staff, loved ones, community members and scholarship representa- -

lence Math (CTE) Science English Top 5% Top

Assistant Fine Arts U.S. Army

Salutatorian Salutatorian Valedictorian Social Studies Distinguished Helpful Hawk Athlete Award By Fred Lewis National Scholar Principal’s Award Principal’s Foreign Language

Physical Education

U.S. Marines Corps in awards, scholarships in awards, Rio Rico High School The following is the list of awards. Navy Future Sailors Award

Athlete & Scholastic Excel- Seniors reap $1.2 million $1.2 reap Seniors Career / Technical Education Career / Technical Class of 2014 students received approximately $1.2 million in scholar ship money at the RRHS Night Annual Awards Ceremony on May 13, 2014. In addition, Websites offer large amount of helpful information By Fred Lewis site. School websites can cafeteria menu, student All SCVUSD school be accessed individually handbook, course cata- libraries are available on- Have you visited the as well. Each has its own log, emergency notices, line. You can access any school district websites? URL. bus routes, staff email, one of the six school li- SCVUSD No. 35 has The websites have fea- registration information, braries and search for gone to great lengths to tures allowing parents, district policies, school books and other resources create high quality web- students, teachers and policies and employ- located at the site. In ad- sites that reflect wellother visitors to easily ac- ment opportunities. You dition, the school library on the district and its cess student information can also find information websites have a virtual li- schools. The new web- and school resources. For about the various depart- brary attached with links sites, launched in January example, parents and stu- ments and programs such to other off-campus digi- 2012, are a huge improve- dents can see grades and as administration, ath- tal resources. ment over the old web- other important school letics, counseling, CTE, Finally, SCVUSD and sites. They showcase the related information transportation, etc. all its schools have a Face- district’s new logo, and through ParentVUE and There are links to digi- book page. By signing on share a uniform layout StudentVUE. Parents tal resources tailored for to Facebook you can see making it easier to navi- interested in using this students, parents and more of what is happen- gate through them. feature should contact the teachers embedded in the ing district-wide or at any The SCVUSD No. 35 school’s parent liaison to websites. For example, particular school. district website can be receive an access code and the links entitled “Stu- With the addition of Updated websites for the school district and for individual schools accessed at http://www. instructions. dent Web Resources” and this fleet of high-quality provide details for families. santacruz.k12.az.us. The Other information “Teacher Web Resources” websites SCVUSD No. district website hous- available through the both house a wide variety 35 and its schools pres- tools open up possibilities system. We encourage es links to each of the school websites include of digital resources help- ent an attractive and user for improved communi- you to take full advantage schools, facilitating ac- the school events calen- ful for research, learning friendly presence to the cation and participation cess through the district dar, monthly newsletter, and teaching. world. These powerful in the SCVUSD No. 35 of this powerful resource.

Robin White, vice president of Rio Rico Property Owner’s Association, presents each a $1,000 scholarship to Aaron Fanning and Keren Bojorquez at RRHS’ Awards Ceremony as RRHS’ vice principal Hugo Luna stands by.

ber team composed of academic, career and Valley District No. 35 Summer 2014 Newsletter Santa Cruz Valley Awards Lillian Bernal, Zulema personal needs. Thanks Continued from Page 11 Fragoso, and headed to a focused and endur- by Ami Kemp. The ing effort many RRHS’ RRHS counseling counseling team guides students received grants

Page 12 staff is a three mem- students through their scholarships and awards. Santa Cruz Valley District No. 35 Summer 2014 Newsletter Page 13 PHOTO/CAROL CULLEN PHOTO/LEN JOHNSON “I have to stay involvedstay to have “I He added that he also is based learning for both students and teachers. what I in education…it’s know and love,” Rich said. looking forward to hiking and spending more time with his grandchildren. Rich has spent a total A summer of travel is planned by Rodney K. Rich, superintendent of the A summer of travel is planned by Rodney K. Rich, superintendent School District No. 35 for the past three years. Unified Santa Cruz Valley and be a part of what’s go- and be a part of what’s ing on.” education.in years 41 of He started teaching social studies in Kankakee, Il- linois, which is about an hour south of Chicago. shapedHis time there his views of community- - “I want to volunteer in “We need to address “We Rich leaves the district “Our students are as part- do also will Rich “Jazzercise has stood the test of time,” says Toni Norris, who leads groups of students for an hour Norris, who leads groups “Jazzercise has stood the test of time,” says Toni each, hour after hour. riculum is being practiced in the classroom. education, too,” Rich said. “I want to remain here bridge Internationalbridge could chooseexam, they andschool high leave to as early as 15go to college years of age. “Canthis,” Rich said. if theirfamilies benefit col- community to go kids it belege early? Could forfinancially more viable tuitionthem, saving on and housing costs?” proud of the six schools’ the sixresults. Four out of theare at or approaching state average in standard- ized test scores. smart as kids anywhere,” he said. time consulting work for Curriculum Management Systems, a private com- pany that audits how cur It’s part of a wellnessa of part It’s a “I do this because it’s Wife Gail showed the Wife Rich is passionate about The foundation raises “It may not sound like partbeen also has Rich If students pass a Cam- through the Educationalthe through Support Services of the Santa Cruz County School Superintendent, Alfredo It teams up I. Velasquez. Coun- with the President’s &Sports, Fitness, on cil Na- of honor in Nutrition tional Physical Fitness and Sports Month. plan that includes free lunchesscreenings, dental elementaryadditional and exercise programs such as androdeos bike runs, fun after school fitness clubs. time and I believe ingreat it,” Norris said. “There’s so much energy in the exciting to room and it’s watch.” provement status.provement at San Cayet- same results a school ano Elementary, to setwhich continues statedistrict records for AIMS test achievement. the district and pledges theto work further on pioneered foundation he’s Santacalled Friends of Unified Cruz Valley 35.School District No. money for scholarships Schoolfor Rio Rico High the students. This year, top 15 students received $500 each. a start,” Rich a lot, but it’s want that foun- said. “We Anything dation to grow. we can do to get kids to college is key.” of a plan that allows high school students to test out of high school early and move on to junior college. Jazzercise combines jazzcombines Jazzercise It burns around 600 a fed- Salud Por Vida The couple will stayThe couple my“I want to broaden Gail,Rich and his wife, When Rich took over ementary second grader. ementary second grader. He and a gym full of 100 jumpedbobbed, students and laughed without stop- ping. dance, aerobic training, Pilates, yoga and even kick boxing moves for a total body workout. Kids stay fun. It’s with it because it’s choreographed to hit music, which also connects with students. calories in an hour—more than light swimming or running. Jazzercise is SCVUSDinto brought schools every spring as a way to promote healthy lifestyles. programfunded erally is spending a month inmonth a spending is Then, summer. Spain this on to Italy and France. it’s student’s former the with they’ll In October, family. byreturn to a town settled the Spanish—Tubac. back,world. When I get volun- I’d like to read, pick up golf maybe teer, “Butagain,” Rich said. inI’ll continue to work education.” districthave been in the for 10 years. Both have served as principals, and both have played ma- jor roles in transforming once -struggling schools. as principal at Calabasas Middle School, the school deemed “in improve- was ment,” according to No Child Left Behind, a national plan that mandated levels of annual academic growth. When he left, the its im- of school was out -

By Len Johnson By Len Johnson

Rod Rich, SCVUSD Along about the time He likes more than For an entire day this “Jazzercise has stood Norris adds that Jazzer

“Man, I’m tired, but Wellness activity Jazzercise fires up students fires activity Jazzercise Wellness superintendent for thesuperintendent for retiringis years, three past at the end of the school June 30. year, Rich was teaching social there1970s, the in studies was a popular song on the radio that said, “I’ve never been to Spain, but I kind of like the music.” Spain.in music the just He was so influenced by a Spanish cultural ex- hisand he student change wife, Gail, hosted that he spring, district cafeterias and gyms thumped with an aerobic dance that stu- getto seem never dents enough of—jazzercise. the test of time,” said hugeled who Norris, Toni groups of students for an hour each, hour after been around for “It’s hour. 40 years, yet the music is modern and the moves are always fresh. People still love it.”

cise is all about keepingabout all is cise kids wanting to move. a lot of fun,” said Auri it’s Flores, San Cayetano El- Europe and back for retiring superintendent retiring for back and Europe Page 14 Santa Cruz Valley District No. 35 Summer 2014 Newsletter than originally expected. than originally expected. and itwasbetter attended announce Specials Night evening wassenthometo them,” saidStubenport. that mademeproudof sionally andmaturely sented themselvesprofes- perform. “Studentspre- was seeingtheirstudents evening fortheSpecialist every day. different Specialsclass 30 to40minutesata every gradelevelspends available. Everyclassat having Specialsclasses experience isenrichedby much theirchild’s school lies achancetoseehow to givestudents’fami- for SpecialsNightwas Continued fromPage1 Specials Youth excelatPeñaBlancaScienceFair better –longer, more esis. Solarpanelsperform rejected hisownhypoth- recording sessions,Astrain observations anddata thodical experiments, flashlights. with that solarpanelsdobetter started hisworkthinking pothesized otherwise.He flashlights. Hehadhy- with sunlightthan solar panelsworkbetter surprised tolearnthat tific method,Astrainwas self wrong. only afterheprovedhim- Blanca’s sciencefair, but He wonfirstplaceatPeña Peña BlancaElementary. Astrain, fourthgraderat lights? AskDaniel with sunlightorflash- differently whencharged A program for the A programforthe The favorite part of the The originalpurpose After numerousme- Using thescien- Do solarpanelswork By CarolCullen event with delicious food event withdelicious food ent liaison,supported the tion ofIrmaVelez, par parents underthedirec- later intheweek.Booster a dressdowncouponfor their attendanceandearn a punchcardtoverify their familiesweregiven Students whocamewith Frozen. Frozen. Kiara Esquer, MyzarOrtizandDianaSanchezsing“LetItGo”from writing.” particularly mathand of subjectsinhisproject, “He isincorporatingalot teacher, AnabelAguilar. clear andconcise,”saidhis method. Hiswritingis grasp ofthescientific agreed. be prepared.”Histeacher said Astrain.“Theycan ing” whenthereisacrisis, keeps peoplefromfight- cy. [Knowingtheanswer] out [before]anemergen- “so peoplecanfigureit this questionisimportant odology wonfirstprize. was wrong,buthismeth- proved thathishypothesis ing. Hisworkmayhave new, anditwasconvinc- He learnedsomething than withflashlights. efficiently –withsunlight This is the second year This isthesecondyear “Daniel hasaverygood Knowing theanswerto He wasn’t disappointed. - thanks toyou.” all thestudents shined, show wasphenomenal… hard work, she said, “The Specialists foralltheir her gratitudetoallthe the event.Expressing ative waystoannounce reira helpedwithcre- items forsale. Principal IvonneFer do so as long as I am in do soaslongIamin bers andwillcontinueto Peña Blancastaffmem- and encouragementof years withthefullsupport science fairnowfortwo ren. order thinking,”saidCur as discoveryandhigher these contentareasaswell to supportstudentsin Science Fairisoneway studies, andbelievethe cially scienceandsocial quality education,espe- fair forbothyears. brarian, hasorganizedthe Curren, PeñaBlancali- groups andclass.Reneé individuals, partners,small Entries weresubmittedby pre-k throughfifthgrade. from allgradelevels, there were108entries for itsstudents.Thisyear has hostedasciencefair Peña BlancaElementary “I’ve organized the “I’ve organizedthe “I ampassionateabout PHOTO/JENNIFER ALEJOS - - student asked, ‘What will student asked, ‘Whatwill breaks, shesaid thata for aminuteortwo. exercise in-placetomusic class, standandstretchor when thestudents,asa between assignments are transitionperiods Break.” “BrainBreaks” participating ina“Brain this topiclastyearwhile first becameinterestedin respectively. at 81,72and68decibels, three containerscamein decibels, whiletheother the loudestsoundat92 The ceramicmugcreated and cardboardtissuebox. tin can,plasticcontainer containers: ceramicmug, four differenttypesof the loudestfromamong Continued fromPage1 Science ning entries from Peña ning entriesfromPeña with sevenothertopwin- Nely Martinez. carnation. Theirteacheris affects thecolorofawhite to understandhowdye Specifically, theysought is placedincoloredwater. pens toaflowerwhenit and learnedwhathap- together theyinvestigated Jose Valenzuela. Working Joaquin Valenzuela and by fifthgradepartners, teacher isErikaBarré. than thesoftball.His is lighter, weighingless els thefarthestbecauseit he foundthebaseballtrav- softball?” Inhisresearch, thrown –abaseballor goes thefarthestwhen question, “Whichball Riesgo. Heansweredthe was fourthgrader, Julian the district.” During one of the During oneof the Fuentes saidtheclass These winners, along These winners,along Third placewaswon Winning secondplace exciting.” exciting.” hear itintheir voices.It’s see itintheirfaces,and to beyoungscientists.I swers tomorequestions– to domore–seekan- their interestandcuriosity ly, thiseventhas sparked exhibit. Moreimportant- their exhibitawinning worked sohardtomake Ivonne Ferreira.“Theyall students,” saidPrincipal Fuentes. makes adifference,”said same volumetoseeifit experiment byusingthe like toextendourscience each containerandwould interested inthesizeof investigators? grade our experimentbegan.” sparked ourinterestand listen tothemusic?’“This power oraspeakerto we doifdon’t have 2014 Southern Arizona 2014 SouthernArizona the regionalsciencefair: Blanca, participatedin Daniel Astrain,4thgrader, displayshisblueribbon. Peña BlancaElemen - “I amsoproudofour “The studentsarenow What’s nextforthefirst in Tucson.in gineering Fair(SARSEF) Research, ScienceandEn- from Southern Arizona. from Southern Arizona. resenting 4,800 students tries inthisyear’s fair rep- cate. awarded a$25giftcertifi- the firstgradeclasswas each ofthe25students, phy andblueribbonsfor happen.” Blanca thatmadethis students andstaffatPeña Congratulations toallthe a district-wideevent. type offairbecome “I’d stillliketoseethis Director ofCurriculum. pus,” saidSteveSchadler, science fairtoanewcam- been abletoexpandthe join nextyear. schools willbeinspiredto fair organizer, thatother Peña Blancalibrarianand hope ofReneéCurren, ing asciencefair. Itisthe SCVUSD currentlyhost- tary istheonlyschoolat There were1,716en- In additiontoatro- “It’s greatthatwe’ve PHOTO/CAROL CULLEN Santa Cruz Valley District No. 35 Summer 2014 Newsletter Page 15 Page 16 Santa Cruz Valley District No. 35 Summer 2014 Newsletter