"Every kid is just one caring adult away from being a success story." ~Josh Shipp
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Dan Ijams, Music Educator
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A total of two thousand TUSD band, choir and orchestra students were showcased in performance at the annual music festival held on Saturday, March 16, at Pitman High School in conjunction with Festival on the Green.
Our fabulous musicians thrilled large audiences in five concerts featuring elementary and secondary groups organized and conducted by TUSD Music Educators Daniel Baudino, Sarah Carpenter, Mary Duffy; Don Grishaw and his student teacher Morgan Lesan; John Hall, Rebecca Hall, Dan Ijams, Silva Kachadorian; Ruben Modesto, Yohan Partan, Debbie Smallwood, Rebecca Somers, Zach Stillman, Joe Tovar, Bev Vanderlinden, and Olga Weddle.
Superintendent Dana Salles Trevethan presented plaques to a total of 124 band, choir, and orchestra seniors; honoring their eight-year commitment to the music program. Retiring PHS Orchestra Director Don Grishaw was recognized for thirty-seven years of outstanding service to TUSD students.
Thanks and appreciation to music program parents, trustees, district and site administrators, classroom teachers, and classified staff for their long-term support of music education in the TUSD. Please join us for next year's district music festival and Festival on the Green, scheduled for March TBA 2020!
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Thank you to Pitman High School photography students--Amariah Perez and Fermin Ramirez--for contributing so many great pictures for the Festival on the Green video!
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34th Annual Occupational Olympics
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Congratulations to our TUSD Career Technical Education Students!
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Ag Engineering
1st -Jared Hack, Turlock High
2nd -Gerardo Avalos, Turlock High
Ag Equipment Technology
1st -Jace Jantz, Turlock High
Criminal Justice
1st -Ramika Govergezy, Pitman High
2nd – Amir Aziz, Pitman High
3rd – Carlos Gomez, Turlock High
Floriculture
1st –Maria Cervantes, Turlock High
3rd – Michaela Rantz, Turlock High
General Marketing
2nd – Luis Lopez, Turlock High
Job Seeking Skills
3rd – Alyce Silva, Turlock High
Medical Occupations
3rd- Jonathan Fino, Turlock High
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Pitsco Light Weight
1st- Roberto Eugenio, Turlock High
2nd- Satbir Sembhi, Turlock High
3rd- Jobandeep Singh, Turlock High
Pitsco Heavy Weight
1st -Roberto Ramirez, Turlock High
2nd – Noel NazarPour, Turlock High
Pitsco Best Design
2nd – Priya Samra, Turlock High
Portfolio Review
2nd – Allison Nunes, Turlock High
Robotics
2nd – Michael Ramirez and Noel NazarPour
Salad Prep
1st -Sophia Anderson, Pitman High
Welding
1st – Dominic Manrique, Turlock High
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Women's History Month-Student Voices
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Roselawn Continuation High School
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I Love You
Have I told you that I love you?
That I see your grandmother in those eyes...
The way you smile,
The way you burst with ideas.
You have that fire in your eyes,
A fire set by a burning desire.
Have I told you that I love you?
That I see your grandmother in those eyes...
The way you talk,
The way you walk with your head held high.
Have I told you that I Love you?
That I see your grandmother in those eyes...
How it fills me up with pride,
The way you speak your colorful mind.
How I'm thankful for each day that you bring joy my way,
I’m proud to call you my daughter
I wouldn’t change you for the world
Now that I’ve told you that I love you,
Will you say “I love you” back?
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This poem might be confusing, but I promise you it's not. It's said through the eyes of my mom. She is constantly reminding me of how much she loves me, how proud she is of me and that she sees my grandmother in me. I brush the compliments away, she’s only saying that because she’s my mom. For all the years she’s said “I love you” or, “Have I told you that I love you? I never replied back with an, “I love you, too."
As a young child, I was never the one to show or give affection. It never came naturally and still doesn't. It’s hard for me to give a hug to a person or to tell them how I feel, or to even say that I love them. But there was this one time, a moment with my mom. We were alone in a broke down car. It was raining and about 2:30 AM. We were coming back home from a friend’s house. Our car broke down and my mom began to cry. She started opening up her bottled emotions. She was being open on the fact that her life was tearing apart. She felt as if she was a bad mom and what she was giving wasn’t enough for the family.
I didn't know what to do. I didn't know whether to hug her or how to comfort her. I just sat there and out of the blue, I said, “Have I told you that I love you”. She began to cry even more and she pulled me in a big hug, “I've been waiting my whole life to hear those words escape your mouth”. That moment still plays in my head and every now and then I'll remind her that I love her. It never fails to amaze me how powerful three words can be.
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Jasmine Alvarez is a senior at Roselawn High School. Coming from Livingston, this is her first year in TUSD. She has certainly exceled during her time at Roselawn. As she is expected to graduate on April 18, her goal is to go out strong with straight A’s. Though life’s obstacles have presented themselves, she continues to use them to propel her inner strength and determination. She describes herself as independent, friendly, and respectful. She has also proven to be positive, talented, and one who leads by example. These qualities are most evident and sure to benefit her as she sets and reaches her current and future goals. She is planning on attending college with her career goals yet to be decided. No doubt, Roselawn and TUSD have gained much having Jasmine here with us. ~Robin Ragsdale
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eCademy Charter at Crane School
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I am a brave young woman.
I wonder when I won't have to be so aware of my surroundings when I'm alone.
I see when men make other women uncomfortable and don't stop.
I want to feel safe in the place I live.
I am a brave young woman.
I pretend that bad things don't happen to good people.
I feel a sense of fear when it gets dark.
I touch my heart and it's beating fast.
I worry that I wouldn't be able to get away in time.
I jump at the simplest of noises.
I am a nervous young woman.
I understand that ''I'm just asking for it.”
I say, "But I don't want this."
I pretend that this is just a dream.
I try to fight back.
I hope someone will help me soon.
I am a scared young woman.
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Taylor James is a senior at eCademy Charter School. She recently moved from Georgia, and is intending to go to Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School when she graduates. She has been writing for about 4 years and was in book club for all of elementary and middle school. Writing lets her express her thoughts and opinions on paper and it is something she will continue to do.
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Student Rep to the School Board Reports
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Henry Wooley, Turlock High School
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- Youth Art Month winners: Beginning Ceramics—2nd Place Monica Mendoza, Chavez 3rd Miguel Torres; Advanced Ceramics—1st place Yureni Aguilar, 2nd Blaine Edeal, Honorable Mention Emily Braley.
- FFA is busy with Field Day season the past couple of weekends with the following teams that placed in the top 5.
- Chico State FFA Field: Ag Mechanics - 1st High Team Overall, 1st High Individual - Gerardo Avalos, 5th High Individual - Cooper Boone; Ag Welding - 5th High Team, 5th High Individual - Dominic Manrique; Floriculture - 5th High Team Overall; Co-Op - 5th High Team Overall; Farm Power - 2nd High Team Overall - 4th High Individual - Cole Marchy
- Dinuba High School Field Day: Floral- 2nd High Team Overall; Maria Cervantes- 2nd High Individual, Jordyn Silva- 3rd High Individual
- Red Bluff FFA Horse Contest : Horse Judging- 4th High Team Overall
- Merced College Field Day: Job Interview- 1st High Team Overall, Ryan Haringa- 4th High Individual, Allison Nunes- 5th High Individual; Farm Power- 1st High Team Overall, Nick Hickman- 1st High Individual, Cole Marchy- 2nd High Individual, Micheal Alamo- 5th High Individual; Veg Crop Myrli D. Sandoval 4th High Individual. Turlock won the overall sweepstakes for the Merced College Field Day.
- Central Regional Speaking Contest: Mia Lawson received 1st place in Prepared Speaking and Billy Marchy received 3rd place in Extemporaneous Speaking. They will be moving onto the State contest.
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Gabrielle Sotomayor, Pitman High School
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- Pitman High School’s first Prom Dress Exchange was hosted in the Black Box Theatre on March 15. Over 200 dresses were available! Prom will be held on April 6 on the San Francisco Belle.
- Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) hosted HOSA week March 11-March 15 with lunch-time activities and dress up days.
Upcoming Events:
- International Hijab Day March 29—The day is intended to spread unity, solidarity, and peace through the support of the hijab.
- Wind Ensemble will perform at the Sousa Band Festival, an exclusive music event at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. from March 22-March 26.
- Pitman orchestra will travel to CSU Bakersfield for a music clinic and will also visit Universal Studios March 22-25.
- Juniors vs Seniors Buff Ball Game on Thursday, March 28th at 5:30pm in the PHS gym.
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Athletic Director Weekly Sports Wrap-Up
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Mike Brown, Turlock High School
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Baseball
Varsity played Oakdale and lost a close one 5 – 6 . We also lost a close one to Lincoln 4 – 5 . Our game with Tracy got rained out.
JV baseball lost to Pitman 2-0 This was some great pitching by both teams. Congrats to the Pitman pitcher for throwing a no hitter.
Freshman baseball beat Oakdale 1 –10. Winning a wild game up in the rain at Sierra 23– 8. Beat Pitman in a wild game with a score of 10–9. Turlock scored the winning run in the bottom of the 7th to pull out the victory.
Softball
Varsity beat Pitman 6–1 and Beat Gregori 4– 0. The JV beat Pitman 10 – 4 but lost a hard one to Gregori 7 – 5.
Swim
Varsity boys against Downey 116 – 64, Varsity Girls vs Downey 124 – 42, JV boys 128 – 36, and JV girls 119 -51. Varsity boys against Enochs 106 - 64, Varsity Girls vs Enochs 116 – 54, JV girls 109-71 and JV boys 104 - 66. Another clean sweep for the bulldogs. Great Job.
Coming Up This Week for the Bulldogs:
Mon:-V/JV baseball @ Oakdale, F baseball is home against Oakdale, Golf Cross Town Cup @ TGCC
Tues: Softball is home against Pitman, Tennis is home against Modesto
Wed: V/JV baseball @ Modesto, Tennis JV tourney
Thurs: Softball @ Gregori, Tennis @ Enochs
Fri: V baseball @ Oakridge, JV/F home against Pitman, Track @ Oakdale for County Clash
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Dave Walls, Pitman High School
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Baseball
The Pride started the week off with bats ranging as they banged out seven hits. Two hits by Nick Tullio and two runs scored by Mac Cabero set the pace for the Pride. The Pride defeated Tokay 6-1 on Monday. The Pride spent the rest of the week trying to regain their stride as they fell to East Union 6-2 on Tuesday and Lodi 6-2 on Friday. The Pride look to pick up the pace as they open CCAL play on Monday and Tuesday.
Softball
The Lady Pride spent the week facing some tough pitching as they squared off against Shelby Frutoz of Turlock on Tuesday who limited them to 4 hits in 6-1 Bulldog victory. On Thursday the Pride faced a tough Enochs squad who limited the Lady Pride to two hits in 5-1 defeat.
Boys Golf
The Pride competed in the Crosstown Cup on Monday and finished 8th on the day. They defeated Modesto and Downey on Tuesday and Wednesday to move into a tie for second in the CCAL with Turlock. The Pride fell to first place Gregori on Thursday. Marcus Hawley shot his best round of the year with an 82 and Conner Cook shot a PR of 84.
Boys Tennis
The Pride continue building on a successful season as the moved to 11-2 overall and 5-1 in CCAL play. The Pride started the week off battling Gregori for first place in league as the fell 5-4 a dropped one game behind the Jags in the CCAL. On Thursday the Pride bounced back with a tough 5-4 victory over Modesto. On Friday the Pride hosted Lincoln of Stockton in the Nor Cal Tennis Invitational and defeated the Trojans 6-3. The Saturday matches in Rocklin were canceled die to rain.
Swim
Pitman Aquatics traveled to Downey on Friday where they sprinted to victory over the Knights. For the second week in a row the Pride came away with the 4 sweep. Varsity Boys 112-58, Varsity Girls 86-84, JV Boys 80-60, JV Girls 93-77. Some of the outstanding swims from Friday: Shannon Sondeno - 2:36.23 in the 200 IM, Grace Linderman – 27.66 in the 50 Free & 1:11.85 in the 100 backstroke, and Joelle Lok – 1:02.46 in the 100 Free.
Track & Field
Pitman Track participated in the County Clash Championships in Oakdale on Friday. No results reported.
Team of the Week
Varsity Boys Swimming have followed up an outstanding Water Polo season with an outstanding swim season. The Pride Boys are 4-0 in CCAL meets in addition to capturing the Boys Championship at the Nor Cal Relays on March 9. Outstanding swims over the last two weeks have come from Sean Bernard - 2:16.76 in the 200 IM, Joe Carlson – 23.80 in the 50 Free, and Nolan Lok – 1:01.91 in the 100 Backstroke.
Pitman Athletics Upcoming Events:
Mon: VBB host Downey 3:45, Golf @ Oakdale Invitational TBA
Tues: SB host Modesto 3:45, Tennis host Buchannan TBA
Wed: VBB @ Downey 3:45
Thurs: SB host Downey 3:45, F/JV @ Enochs 3:45
Fri: VBB host Downey 3:45, Track @ Trabuca Invitational – Mission Viejo, CA
Sat: F/JV host Modesto 12:00, Track @ Trabuca Invitational – Mission Viejo, CA, Swim @ Stan County Championships – Johansen High School
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David Nunes, Brown Elementary School
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How long have you worked in TUSD?
I have worked 13 years for TUSD, the past 3 years at Brown Elementary. Looking forward to many more years!
What is your job title?
I am a Lead Custodian.
Where did you work prior to TUSD?
I worked for a janitorial company.
Any info you would like to share about your job?
I love my job! On an average day I make sure the campus is clean and safe; do necessary repairs and deliveries; and make sure the cafeteria is clean and ready for breakfast and lunch.
Things you are most proud of? My family and my determination to get things done.
Challenges?
Sometimes I have a hard time multi-tasking, but I always figure it out.
Favorite memory/story?
My favorite memory at work is being part of the lip sync dub music videos for the talent shows. In my personal life, my favorite memory is when my son was born.
What are you reading?
A book about World War II.
Any favorite shows you’re watching on TV?
Anything about paranormal investigations!
Anything surprising we may not know about you?
English was not my first language, Portuguese was.
Anything about your personal life you’d like to share?
I love to spend time with my family and friends, love working out, golfing, fishing, and playing video games.
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Something new in communications . . . Last year we introduced you to our schools, this spring we are introducing you to our students—a little feature we’re calling ‘Students of TUSD.’ Thank you to Osborn Two-Way Immersion Principal Ed Ewing for letting us visit with Noel, Roberto, and Gio. Go Lions!
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Turlock Junior High School
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Jahaira Valencia is an 8
th
grader at Turlock Junior High and loves art. Each project Jahaira takes on is a challenge she welcomes and surpasses. When Jahaira learned about Festival on the Green, her teacher, Rachel Valladares, had already put a project of hers to the side to show, but Jahaira wanted to create something especially for FOG. She went out and bought a canvas, to create an original artwork, which was shown at FOG. It’s Jahaira’s hope to keep painting and take art classes when she goes to Turlock High School next year.
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The Pitman High Wind Ensemble on the steps of the National Archives Museum where they were able to view the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights! Performance at the Kennedy Center is less than 24 hours away!
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On
#WorldDownSyndromeDay
, people around the world are showing off their wacky, odd and mismatched socks to show their support! Thank you to Turlock High School counselor Nancy Ruedas for sharing this picture of her son Frank who is a student at Julien Elementary School.
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Thank you to our TUSD community for their continued support of our annual Career Day! Shout out to our Counselor Julie Perino for organizing today’s event.
#GoDutcher
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Turlocl P.A.L.-Our 2019 Annual P.A.L. T-Shirt contest winner is Vanessa Leong of Pitman High School. Vanessa’s class will be receiving a pizza parry. Shirts are $15 each. $20 for size 2XL. Kids sizes available. Awesome job, Vanessa!
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Share Your Awesome!
Marie Russell
Chief Communication Coordinator
mrussell@turlock.k12.ca.us
209.648.0968
@tusd_mrussell
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We would love to have ALL staff help share our TUSD story to the world, but if that is not really your thing, just click on link below to download an opt-out form and return to "Marie Russell, D.O." via district mail.
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