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UC Davis Provost Ralph J. Hexter spoke to Luther Burbank High School students on Thursday as part of a statewide University of California outreach effort to inspire teens to go to college.
Sequoia Elementary School celebrated its annual Fall Fair on Saturday, October 13.
Festivities included games, prizes, treats, a book fair, a “haunted” house and plenty of food, including the OMG Burger truck.
“A huge thanks goes to the Sequoia PTA and the many volunteers it takes to put on an event such as this,” says Principal Cindy Hollander.”Thank you also to the Rosemont community for coming out to support our school.”
Nutrition Services Manager Brenda Padilla has won a “Health Happens Hero” award from The California Endowment (TCE) for her leadership in making SCUSD school meals healthier for kids.
SCUSD student test scores continue to improve and some schools are experiencing tremendous gains, according to 2012 data released by the California Department of Education last week.
Piano prodigy Conrad Tao, the only classical musician on Forbes’ 2011 “30 Under 30″ list of people changing the world, performed for students at Fruit Ridge Elementary School on October 11.
Tahoe Park Spartan Youth Rugby will begin practice in early December in advance of the rugby season from January to April.
Spartan Youth Rugby is a co-ed team for sixth, seventh and eighth graders. Practices are two nights a week after school in Tahoe Park. Cost is $35 per player; however, no child will be turned away because of cost.
Sacramento Police Department and the Sacramento Police Activities League sponsor the Spartans.
James Marshall Elementary School marched in the Rosemont High School Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 5. They received an award for having the catchiest chants! Not only were they loud, they had a great time!
Parents: Are you interested in going to college with a direction towards a new career?
Please join Family and Community Engagement (FACE) staff at the first annual conference for SCUSD parents sponsored by Sacramento City College.
The CalWORKS to College conference is Thursday, October 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sacramento City College. This event is free, but parents must register by today (Tuesday, October 16).
During the conference, parents will explore career paths in Allied Health, Technology or Behavioral and Social Sciences.
A. Warren McClaskey Adult Center in East Sacramento participated in Green Apple Day of Service by constructing an “Enabling Garden” on Saturday, September 29 and Thursday, October 4.
C.K. McClatchy High School social studies teacher and Associated Student Body advisor Tim Douglas performed the Heimlich maneuver on a choking student during first period on October 3.
In Rebecca Siegert’s English class, the clock is running. Students have two minutes to write down their thoughts about the symbols and themes in artist Grant Wood’s famous painting “American Gothic,” which is projected on a screen. Heads are down. Pens are moving.
In our classrooms, we teach students about the importance of civic responsibility. In a democratic society, we all have a duty to stay informed on the issues and to make our voices heard. On November 6, voters will go to the polls to weigh in on measures that affect our schools, including Proposition 30.The failure of Proposition 30 could result in the shortening of this school year by up to two weeks. I urge you to take the time to learn about this measure and others and to vote.
Health Professions High School hosted its first Challenge Day on Wednesday, October 3. More than 100 students, staff, parents and community members participated.
In partnership with California Project LEAN (Leaders Encouraging Activity and Nutrition), SCUSD is conducting a six-workshop series to train parent leaders, staff and community partners as Wellness Trainers.
A new collaborative partnership between the Family and Community Engagement Office (FACE), DeVry University and MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) has resulted in a free, two-day Training of Trainers for SCUSD parent leaders, staff and community partners in the key elements of building parent-school partnerships.
Sacramento City College and the Family and Community Engagement Office (FACE) are collaborating on the first ever CalWorks To College, Making It Happen! event for SCUSD parents who are currently on any form of assistance and interested in pursuing career certification or a college degree.
More than 300 students, parents and community members attended Caleb Greenwood K-8 School’s Family Spaghetti Night last Friday hosted by the PTSO.
Families came together to share a meal and celebrate a positive and successful start to the 2012-13 school year. The school’s new computer lab and updated library were open for families to tour, and the Family and Community Engagement Office was there to gather parent input for the upcoming Parent Resource Center.
Says Principal Amy Whitten: “Thank you to our PTSO for hosting this wonderful community event!”
At a rally with the Sacramento Kings, Will C. Wood Middle School proudly honored six Spartans who achieved a perfect 600 score on their California Standards Tests in math last spring.
Golden Empire Elementary School kindergarten teacher Renee Mondzak received a nice surprise today — $1,000 in classroom supplies as part of OfficeMax’s national “A Day Made Better” program.
Mondzak, who has taught for 22 years, thought she was bringing her students onto the blacktop in compliance with a fire drill. Once all Golden Empire’s students were assembled outside, Principal Irene Eister announced that Mondzak had been selected to receive a van-full of items such as pens, pencils, a camera, a laminator and a jump drive.
James Marshall Elementary School hosted a very successful Jog-A-Thon on Friday. All students (kindergarten through sixth grade) ran to raise money for classroom supplies and school activities.
Teens at John F. Kennedy, Rosemont and C.K. McClatchy high schools learned about leadership and teamwork last week from experts in those fields: Navy SEALs.
The Ethel I. Baker Elementary School community celebrated student achievement on the 2012 California Standards Tests at a special ceremony on September 26.
Cesar Chavez Intermediate School held its Back to School Night on September 26. Thanks to donations from partner Elks Lodge #6 of Sacramento, kids and parents at the well-attended event enjoyed refreshments.
Members of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in East Sacramento spend every Thursday evening filling backpacks with food for 100 qualified Bowling Green McCoy Academy students.
