2017-2018

TUSD Weekly Update| 10.16.17 We hope you are enjoying this new communications effort designed to showcase and keep you in the loop on all the wonderful things happening in TUSD. Please follow us on social media for daily vs. just weekly updates! Got a story idea? Please reach out!

Career Technical Education

Rotary Career Day Did you know that TUSD has almost 2,200 students enrolled in a Career Technical Education courses in the following pathways? Agriculture Mechanics Agriscience (Sustainable Agriculture Sub-Pathway for 18-19) Ornamental Horticulture Business Management Education Engineering Technology Patient Care Food Service and Hospitality Structural Repair and Refinishing Software and Systems Development Systems Diagnostics, Service, and Repair In addition to opportunities in TUSD, Director of CTE and Program Equity David Lattig has worked with our 25 CTE teachers to greatly expand the number of articulation agreements with Modesto Junior College and Merced College in the areas of Agriculture, Business, Child Development, Industrial Technology, Public Service, and Transportation. Students who enroll in 2+2 articulated courses have the opportunity to earn both high school and community college credit. A lot of exciting events are slated for CTE students this year including the upcoming Rotary Career Day on Tuesday, October 17, which has 71 students participating from both Pitman and Turlock High Schools. In a departure from previous year's formats, students will travel to the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds to meet with representatives from industry who were selected based on a Career Interest Survey. The top 5 areas of student interest, in rank order, were Health Science and Medical Technology; Education, Child Development, and Family Services; Agriculture and Natural Resources; Building and Construction Trades; and Public Services. Guest Speaker for this event is Denise Skidmore, Director of Education and Public Relations for the Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. and many local business and community organizations will also be represented who we would like to recognize: Agriculture and Natural Resources Moderator: Mike Brem (SupHerb Farms) Ashley Thomas (City of Modesto: Environmental Compliance) Martin Purdy (Human Resources TID) Building and Construction Trades Moderator: Baron Bigler(Bigler Construction) Melissa Cherry (Fletcher Door and Window) Matt Richards (Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 104) Education, Child Development, and Family Services Moderator: Jessica Irish (Center for Human Services) Steve Collins (Center for Human Services) Dana Salles Trevethan (TUSD Superintendent) Patty Yandell (TUSD Speech Therapist) Health Science and Medical Technology Moderator: Trevor Irish (Optometrist) Doug Marks (Veterinarian) Jim Reape (Nurse Practitioner) Public Services Moderator: Maryn Pitt (City of Turlock Economic Development Director) Dominique Sanchez (Turlock Police Records Technician) TPD Detective TPD Police Officer TPD Dispatcher Great things are happening in our CTE classrooms. Thank you Sunshine and Noon Rotary and our 89 CTE business partners for your continued support of TUSD!

Teacher Incentive/Classroom Grant Program

Turlock Education Foundation Turlock Education Foundation is proud to offer their Fifth Annual Teacher Incentive/Classroom Grant  program! This year they are donating thousands of dollars to  enhance and enrich the educational experience  of Turlock Unified students!  Visit http://turlockedfoundation.org/  to find out more information on the program including how to apply and how the applications are judged.  Please note that applications must be received by 5:00 on Monday, November 20th, 2017 so don’t delay! If you have any questions, please contact  grants@turlockedfoundation.org. Thank you for being an educator! Barney Gordon, TUSD Board President Turlock Education Foundation President

National School Bus Safety Week | Oct 16-20

Check out our #STOPONRED PowToon!

Great California Shakeout | Oct 19

On October 19 TUSD will be participating in the Great California Shakeout. Millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:19 AM during Great Shakeout Earthquake Drills which began in California in 2008. Check out the links below for educational resources, videos, and more! Educational Resources Great CA Shakeout Video

Red Ribbon Week | Oct 23-31

Fall Elementary Carnivals

Meet Kim Cabral-Virgo

Cunningham Elementary School Kim Cabral-Virgo has worked for 27 years in TUSD and currently teaches 3rd grade at Cunningham Elementary School. After 16 years as a classroom teacher, Kim was hired as a TUSD Instructional Coach where she remained for 10 years before returning to the classroom this year. Kim appreciates the opportunity to put all the training she has received and knowledge she has gained to use on behalf of her students. Kim has risen to the challenge of meeting the diverse learning and social-emotional needs of her students and looks forward to our TUSD Tech Initiative which will put ChromeBooks in the hands of more students. When she is not at work Kim enjoys camping with her husband and family as well as sneaking away with her BFF to a casino to play the slots. Thanks Kim for helping put the "US" in TUSD!

Where in the world are . . . Roger and Peggy Sperry?

Roger and Peggy Sperry worked in TUSD, respectively, 39 and 38 years. Peggy worked as a Resource Specialist and Counselor at Turlock Junior High School while Roger taught at both Cunningham Elementary and Dutcher Middle School as a GATE English/Social Studies teacher. Roger and Peggy retired in 2012, but they kept ties to TUSD as Character Coaches in which they volunteer at various school sites, making connections and mentoring students. When she is not volunteering in TUSD, Peggy helps out at Doctor's Hospital as a "Baby Cuddler" in the Intensive Care Unit as well as serving as President of the Board of KAMB 101.5 FM, a Christian radio station in Merced. Although Roger and Peggy miss the daily interactions with staff and students, they don't miss waking up at 5:45 AM every day! Roger shared that when he drives past TUSD schools, he knows that high quality education is taking place inside the classrooms. Shout out to Roger and Peggy for their combined 77 years of service in TUSD and continued dedication to our students and schools!

Six Word Stories

Danielle Turlock High School 12 Fave Class | Drama Activities | Drama Club. Thespian Club, Link Crew College Goal | CSU, Stanislaus or UOP Career Goal | Math Professor Fave Thing About School | The positive attitude and spirited people Melissa Pitman High School Grade | 11 Fave Class | Art Activities | President of the Art Club, Water Polo, Swimming College Goal | UC San Diego Career Goal | College Professor Fave Thing About School | Involvement with Art Club and being part of the athletic program.

Last Week in Social Media

Last Thursday, the TUSD Board of Trustees visited Brown and Crowell Elementary Schools as well as Turlock High School to get a first-hand look at learning opportunities and student engagement aligned to our branding initiatives. First stop on the tour was Brown where Principal Nicole Aviles shared her school theme, the ABCs of Wellness Education. Next, Board members traveled to Crowell for a visit with Principal Margaret Osmer whose R.E.A.C.H. program has embedded extension opportunities for students within the school day. The final stop for the Board was Turlock High for a look at the new Intro to Health Science course as well as to eat a delicious BBQ lunch in the Bulldog Lair. Thank you to our TUSD Board of Trustees for always making time to visit our schools to witness student learning in action!

Last Friday, Pitman High School Culinary Arts teacher Mohini Singh took her class on a field trip to Downtown Turlock for a tour of three restaurants; La Mo, Crust and Crumb, and Bistro 234. Students met with La Mo co-owners and sisters Brityn Butrick and Hillary Smith, Crust and Crumb owners George and Ellen Kosmas, and Bistro 234 Executive Chef and Partner Owner Leroy Walker. At each location students heard first-hand accounts of working in the restaurant industry, learned what skills they need to be successful in the culinary business, and sampled some of the delicious menu items. It was a great day for our budding student chefs!

Over 1,000 3rd grade students participated in the Annual Ag Edventure at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds last Friday. The event was hosted by the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau with support from various local businesses as well as our high school FFA students. So fun to learn about ag in the Central Valley!

Salvation Army Kettle Kick-Off

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CONTACT US Congratulations to DeAnna Millentree in TUSD Child Nutrition who was last week's survey winner.  DeAnna's fave scary movie is Psycho.  Other popular responses were Jaws, Hocus Pocus, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Halloween, Casper, and Ghostbusters!