Superintendent's Friday Update
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Hello Alta Loma School District
Our Top Three Updates for the Week:
- Congratulations to California Pivotal Practice Award Winning Schools!
- ALSD Leadership Institute 2022
- Our School Lunch Heroes
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CALIFORNIA PIVOTAL PRACTICE AWARD WINNING SCHOOLS!
On Tuesday, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced the winners of the newly created 2022 California Pivotal Practice (CAPP) Award Program. The award program is being utilized by California in 2022 in place of the California Distinguished Schools (DS) Program.
This honor celebrates schools and districts that implemented an innovative practice during the 2020–21 school year, when California required schools to offer distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alta Loma Schools being recognized for their demonstrated efforts to support students in an identified target area are Deer Canyon Elementary School and Vineyard Junior High School.
We appreciate the efforts of ALL of our schools, and extend congratulations here to Deer Canyon and VJHS for being announced as winners of the 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award Program!
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From Principal Andrew Carter:
This week, Deer Canyon was recognized by the State of California and California Department of Education as a 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award winner! This award recognizes the hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence our teachers and staff have given and displayed during education’s most challenging times. https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr22/yr22rel23.asp
The efforts to support all students is just one thing that makes DC the place to be! There are not enough words to explain the devotion our staff has to our outstanding Eagles, their families, and the community we serve.
Way to go Deer Canyon staff! #DCfam #EaglePRIDE
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From Principal Sandy Rose:
Vineyard is excited to share that we just received the California Pivotal Practice Award from our state for demonstrating innovation and exceptional work during Distance Learning.
We are incredibly proud of our staff for pivoting and providing our students with an extraordinary education during such a difficult time.
#WayToGoVikingStaff!
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Alta Loma School District Leadership Institute 2022:
We held our District Leadership Institute this month! This voluntary opportunity was open to all ALSD employees who wanted to participate in shared learning on important topics, and who aspire to enhance their work in the District.
On April 14, we focused on "Being Resilient, Courageous and Curious Together." The April 21 session saw us focusing on "Nuts and Bolts of Leadership," including time management, communication skills and effective meetings. Then yesterday we finished up this short series with the theme of "Knowledge is Power," providing break out sessions on understanding the District budget, interview skills and resume refreshing, and teaching learning in ALSD (because the good work belongs to us all).
It was truly an inspiration to spend time with this engaged and thoughtful group of classified and certificated team members! Some reflections from them include, "Excellent conversations and reflections...Our District has Superstar Staff - the sky is the limit!...Thank you for inviting us to grow...Made me refocus on what matters... Loved getting to know other folks..." ALSD staff continues to seek out opportunities to be lifelong learners.
To each individual who attended one, two, or even all three sessions, thank you so much!! Please keep your colleagues at the DSC posted about what might be of interest in the 2022-2023 school year.
LEADERSHIP FROM EVERY SEAT IS REAL!!
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School Lunch Heroes
From Heather Sloan, RDN, Director of Child Nutrition
Once again our District will join in the School Lunch Hero Day celebration on Friday, May 6. School Lunch Hero Day is a day of recognition for cafeteria professionals, created by the School Nutrition Association, and author Jarett J. Krosoczka, of the "Lunch Lady" book series.
Every school day our Child Nutrition staff get up early to prepare healthy breakfasts and lunches for our students, and have risen to whatever challenges come their way. They were not stopped by COVID, food and staffing shortages, menu substitutions, or even food allergies.
The Child Nutrition Department is hosting a School Lunch Hero photo contest for the most creative portrayal of our heroes, and photos will definitely be shared!
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Wishing you all a wonderful weekend ahead,
Karen Hendricks
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Board of Trustees Meeting
- Wednesday, May 4, 2022:
- 5PM Budget Study Session
- 6PM Open Session
- The Board of Trustees will meet in Closed Session at the conclusion of the Open Session Meeting.
The meeting will be held at the District Support Center (DSC), located at 9390 Base Line Road, Alta Loma.
For your convenience, below is a list of some of the Open Session Agenda Items
- A Special Recognition of our Parent Volunteer Groups!
- Superintendent Search - Leadership Profile Report by Education Support Services (ESS)
- Staff Reports include: i-Ready, an Instructional and Assessment Platform for English Language Arts and Mathematics in Grades K-8
- Notices of Completion for Carnelian Elementary School Modernization Projects
Other Important Upcoming Dates:
- Monday May 2-Friday May 6 - National Teacher Appreciation Week
- Tuesday, May 3 - Open House at Deer Canyon Elementary, 5:00 PM Kinder, 2nd, 4th & 6th Grade; 5:30 PM 1st, 3rd, & 5th Grade
- Wednesday, May 4 - Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM
- Thursday, May 5 - Open Houses at Alta Loma Elementary, Stork Elementary and Victoria Groves Elementary, 5:00 PM
- Friday, May 6 - School Lunch Hero Day
- Wednesday, May 11 - California Day of the Teacher
- Thursday, May 12 - Open Houses at Hermosa Elementary, 4:30 PM TK / Kinder; 5:30 PM Grades 1-6 and Alta Loma Junior High at 6:00 PM
- Monday May 16-Friday May 20 - Classified School Employee Appreciation Week
- Wednesday, May 18, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM
- Thursday, May 19 - Open Houses at Carnelian Elementary, 5:30 PM and Jasper Elementary, 5:00 PM
- Wednesday, May 25 - Last day of school for Grades K-7: Modified Day for Grades 1-8; PM Kinder students attend with AM Kinder students
- Thursday, May 26 - Last day of school for Grade 8 students (Modified Day)
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Great Things Happening At Our Schools |
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From Principal Guadalupe Berzunza:
This week our amazing 5th grade students were able to spend some time and work with their kindergarten buddies. They shared some fun as they worked on their art projects and helped them during recreation time. The sound of their chatter and laughter could be heard throughout the playground.
It was wonderful to see the 5th graders guiding and helping their buddies. Its amazing to see how much they care about their buddies and how kind they are to them.
We look forward to more classes working together as they continue to shine academically and grow emotionally as kind youngsters. Stork Superstars continuously find ways of sharing their kindness with others.
When there is Kindness,
there is goodness.
When there is goodness, there is magic.
-Hayley Atwell
(Ella’s Mother from Cinderella)
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From Principal Kristy Johnson:
Los Osos High School hosted a track meet for east side schools. Our coaches Mr. Shinn and Mrs. Tsay did a great job of supporting our 5th and 6th graders as they competed in the various events. Students competed in the 50, 100, 220 and 440, relay, softball throw and long jump.
Our Grizzlies enjoyed the opportunity to compete on a high school track and the thrill of participating in this fun event!
A big thank you to all our families who came out to cheer on our Grizzlies!
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From Principal Michele Rachielles:
Our Warriors were treated to a very special performance by the entire Los Osos band!
They rocked our lunch break and brought all the excitement to the amphitheater. The band blasted high energy tunes, the tambourine players hyped the crowd, and the drumline killed it on their solo.
After this performance, students have been asking for more information on joining the band in high school. What an inspiring visit!
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A bit more news from Principal Sandy Rose:
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We’ve enjoyed partnering with Los Osos High School this year to have their band, choir, dance team, and color guard visit our campus.
This week, the Los Osos Color Guard (under the direction of Jose Lujan) performed for our PE classes and taught VJH interested students flag techniques and portions of their routine.
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From Principal Dolly Bentley:
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Alta Loma Elementary Transitional Kindergarten students have been learning all about community workers.
We were very excited to have special visits from a couple of firefighters to share their gear, how it is used, what they do to fight fires and fire safety.
A big thank you to Mr. Laterreur and Mr. Melendrez for volunteering their time so that our students could meet and learn about some of our community heroes!
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From Principal Khaleelah Lewis-Wilkins:
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Banyan Bulldogs were busy learning about Earth Day this week. They learned that Earth Day is a day to celebrate Earth’s environment and help raise awareness. We only have one Earth and we need to take care of it.
Students participated in fun dances, wrote about ways to save the Earth, watched educational videos, and talked about different ways to recycle. They completed art projects and made brave promises to do their part in saving our precious planet.
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So far this year, the students at Banyan Elementary have been trying to do their part in helping keep the Earth clean, by picking up trash around their lunch tables, in their classrooms, and helping on the playground. Students have also joined the “Trash for Treasure” club, where they assist with keeping the playground clean and receive a treasure from our Banyan treasure chest!
Banyan Bulldogs are promising to not only help the Earth one day, but making lasting changes to reduce their carbon footprint to save the Earth. We are proud of our Earth-conscious students who realize and value the gifts that this world has provided us all! Way to go Bulldogs!
#OurBulldogsareourfuture #BulldogPride
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From Principal Autumn Williams:
Carnelian is proud to be the home of the preschool program, CHAMPS (Creating Happy Achieving Motivated Prepared Students). There is a team of extremely dedicated teachers and instructional aides that work with our preschool students to ensure their success in school, working on social-emotional skills and pre-academic skills.
One of our CHAMPS teachers, Kara Ubillus, will be recognized on April 29th by the California Autism Professional Training And Information Network (C.A.P.T.A.I.N.). CAPTAIN is a multi-agency state-wide network developed to support students with autism. Mrs. Ubillus will be recognized by our local cadre for her use of evidence-based practices to support our students who have autism. We are so grateful to Mrs. Ubillus (pictured below on the right) and the entire CHAMPS staff for supporting our students.
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From Principal Curtis Quanstrom:
Jasper Elementary is very fortunate to to have three unbelievable people in the Jasper Office. This team runs cohesively as one unit. Together, they meet all of the needs of our students, staff, and community with care and a smile. On Wednesday, we had the opportunity celebrate them for all they do.
Thank you for your optimism, perseverance, and joy. We appreciate who you are, what you do, and how you do it. You are an important part of the Jasper Family.
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From Principal Val Bires:
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On Monday we had a special guest, Board Member Jessica Martinez on campus with Superintendent Hendricks to visit primary classes. We had a great time checking out Preppy K and Kindergarten while learning about what the students are mastering. Preppy K was busy with centers practicing their numbers, small hand coordination and patterns. Kindergarten was learning about the different parts of a flower, singing and reading.
Last Saturday at Los Osos High School, Hermosa had a blast participating in a mini track meet against a few other schools. Our 5th and 6th grade track athletes did an amazing job under the guidance of 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Yeutter. Not only were there several different races, there was long jump and a softball throw.
A special thank you to Mrs. Yeutter for her leadership, track expertise and interest to lead this year’s group of athletes to victory!
Way to go, Huskies! Keep HOWLing!
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