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Volume I, Issue 8
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April 2016
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Greetings!
This month, the Cypress School District honored students during our first annual Every Student Succeeding Breakfast at the Cypress Community Center. The event was sponsored in partnership with the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs of Cypress. Students from the Cypress School District were recognized, as well as students from other schools within our community, including Lexington Junior High School, Oxford Academy, and Grace Christian School.
The event was inspired by the student recognition program created by the Association of California School Administrators, which honors students annually from across the state who have overcome adversity or other life challenges to find success in school.
Family members, teachers, and school administrators, as well as a number of city leaders, were in attendance to show their support. Each student honoree was individually recognized and awarded a certificate and medal in celebration of their accomplishments. Their stories were both moving and inspirational. We hope you will take a few minutes to learn more about some of the amazing students in our community.
Sincerely,
Anne Silavs
Superintendent
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 Devin
A.E. Arnold Elementary School
When Devin started kindergarten, you could tell he wanted to be successful. However, due to certain circumstances, he did not get off to a great start. Staff at Arnold worked together with Devin's family to identify strategies to help him. It was truly a team effort. By the middle of his first grade year, a spark had ignited in Devin, and he started making gains in reading and math. He was so proud of his academic growth that it motivated him to try even harder. Principal Denine Kelly said it has been like watching a flower bloom. Way to go, Devin!
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Nylah
Clara J. King Elementary School
From an early age, Nylah understood her life would be a little different from other children's. Despite a medical condition that has required her to endure numerous medical procedures, Nylah is a happy and outgoing child. Her teacher says she is a kind and thoughtful girl who loves to help her teacher and other students. When Nylah started first grade, she had three goals: learn to read, make friends, and learn how to play handball. Nylah's perseverance and determination have enabled her to successfully accomplish all three goals, and she is known as the queen of the handball courts! Her teacher says she appreciates Nylah's enthusiastic approach to learning and positive attitude. She is the kind of student every teacher would love to have in class. Congratulations, Nylah!
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Amber
Margaret Landell Elementary School
Often times when someone is optimistic and has a positive outlook, others mistakenly attribute it to an easy life, one without obstacles and challenges. However, this is certainly not the case for Amber. From an early age, Amber was affected by a serious medical condition, the treatment for which impacted her mobility, but not her resolve. Those who have worked closely with Amber over the years will share how she refuses to back away from a challenge. A recent example of this occurred at sixth grade camp. Though Amber was nervous about climbing the rock wall, she nevertheless suited up and, with encouragement from her classmates, was able to climb part of the wall. No matter what she is doing, Amber tackles the task with determination and optimism. She is an extraordinary person!
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Fabian
Steve Luther Elementary School
Fabian was a non-English speaker when he first arrived at Luther four years ago with his two younger siblings. From day one, he demonstrated hard work and commitment to learning English and excelling in school. While things were going well for him at Luther, Fabian's family faced several serious setbacks at home, including a work injury that left his father permanently disabled. This required Fabian to take on additional responsibilities and become the "man of the house." Despite these challenges, Fabian never wavered from his focus on school. His teacher characterizes him as a positive, respectful, and compassionate student. His principal said, "When I see Fabian interacting with his siblings and parents, it is always with tender respect and humble leadership that he relates to his family." Clearly, Fabian is a very strong and selfless young man!
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Jocelyn
Juliet Morris Elementary School
When Jocelyn arrived at Morris, she had a history of irregular school attendance, which impacted her achievement in school. Consequently, she struggled in both reading and math. Morris staff worked with Jocelyn and her family to get things back on track. As a result of these efforts, Jocelyn has achieved perfect attendance this year! Jocelyn's drive for improvement is quite apparent, and she has worked hard to increase her reading skills and master math facts in multiplication and division. Not only does she focus on her studies, but she is always thoughtful and caring of her classmates in school. When she grows up, Jocelyn wants to go to college and become a lawyer or a doctor. With her determination, we know she is capable of achieving all of her dreams and goals!
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Jack
Frank Vessels Elementary School
From a human rights perspective, all individuals have a basic right to affect the conditions of their existence through communication. It is the ability to communicate that allows people to share their lives and shape their futures. When Jack first came to Vessels, he was able to utilize only a few numbers or symbols to communicate his wants and needs. This limited access to communication was the source of great frustration for him. However, when provided with assistive technology, Jack began to successfully communicate and interact with others. He has made outstanding progress and has overcome many challenges. The team at Vessels is very proud of Jack and looks forward to supporting him on his journey of continued growth and development!
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