GGUSDPride: Ralston Teacher Gets Highlighted by Verizon, Murdy Students off and Running, Santiago NJROTC Pays Tribute to Soldiers, and more!

September 3, 2021

#GGUSDPRIDE E-newsletter

The #GGUSDPride E-newsletter features many of the great things happening in GGUSD.

Send your photos to pio_department@ggusd.us to highlight your school or students in the e-newsletter.

Ralston STEAM Teacher Spotlighted by Verizon

Verizon spotlighted Ralston Intermediate STEAM Teacher Anita Venter and her engaging instruction using Verizon Innovative Learning and Project Lead the Way activities. Anita helps learning come to life with the use of 3D printers, robotics, and more.

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Students in Midseason Form at Murdy Elementary Language Academy

It is hard to tell that school began only a few weeks ago when you walk into Ms. Le's second grade classroom at Murdy Elementary Language Academy. The fluent Vietnamese dialogue between teacher and students makes it feel as if school has been in session for months! #GGUSDPride

Santiago NJROTC Honors Fallen Soldiers

Santiago High School's NJROTC cadets recently paused in a moment of silence to pay tribute to the service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice in support of the military evacuation and humanitarian efforts in Kabul, Afghanistan. Also, in tribute to these brave Americans, the JROTC Department has set up a display to pay homage to their fallen comrades.

Crosby Gets Artistic Flare added to Handball Walls

Volunteers from Orange County United Way and Mr. Cooper Lending Services teamed up with Operation Clean Slate in early August to paint the handball walls at Crosby Elementary. Their goal was to give Crosby’s outdoor activity area inspirational murals while also encouraging school pride. Operation Clean Slate has partnered with over 25,000 volunteers and produced over 1,000 murals at more than 800 schools throughout Southern California and in six other countries.

The murals breathe new life at the school and make everyone feel welcome. Crosby families, students, and staff all comment on how their playground looks more happy and cheerful. Crosby and GGUSD are grateful for our community partnerships that focus on lifting up our students and their environment.

Brookhurst Students Benefit from Fruit and Veggie Program

Healthy students are better learners, Brookhurst is partnering with the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) to promote health and wellness. A local produce vendor will be delivering fresh fruit and vegetables on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at recess. The goal of FFVP is to make a positive difference in children’s diets to impact their present and future health.

The program is created to give students healthier food choices, expand the variety of fruits and vegetables students experience while increasing the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables students consume. Here is to healthy choices at recess! #GGUSDPride

GGUSD is Looking for Substitute Teachers

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