Fontana Unified Elementary’s ‘Start With Hello!’ Week Promotes Inclusion
Juniper Elementary students learned that saying “hello” to a new face at school could be the first step in beginning a lifelong friendship during an assembly launching Juniper’s “Start With Hello!” Call to Action Week on Sept. 16. “Start With Hello!” is a national program conceived by Sandy Hook Promise, designed to bring young students together to promote connectivity and inclusiveness. In partnership with Fontana School Police Department, Juniper held a week of activities to teach students to be more
Plymouth Elementary students demonstrated how they created animated characters for digital stories and video games during the school’s annual Epic Build Showcase on Nov. 15, an event that celebrated the school’s computer science immersion program, Code to the Future. “Our Epic Build Showcase gives our community the opportunity to not just see pockets of excellence in a few classes, but witness amazing displays of learning in every classroom with the opportunity of every student learning computer science at a high level,” Principal Dr. Greg Gero said.
Bassett High School Partners with Community School Initiative
Bassett High School is partnering with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) to begin the Community Schools Initiative, which will provide students with additional tutoring, enrichment and outreach resources beginning in October for the 2019-20 school year.
LA Rams Quarterback Jared Goff Encourages Inglewood Students
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff sent a 30-second audio message to Inglewood students encouraging them to maintain strong attendance. The District has launched an attendance campaign this year with a goal of each student missing seven or fewer days for the school year, and Goff challenged the District’s students to stick to the plan to achieve their goals in the classroom.
Fontana Unified Advances 24 Teams to National Robotics Competition
Fontana Unified School District advanced 24 elementary- and middle-school teams to compete in the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) – USA National Championships on Sept. 15, where students tested their collaboration, programming and robotics skills against students from across the country.
El Monte City School District Hosts Reading Event with Panda Express
Shirpser School students unleashed a barrage of questions during the inaugural Panda Cares Reading event, asking Panda Express associates where they went to college, what they do and how many people they direct. Thirty-two Panda Express associates, ranging from graphic designers to accountants and construction managers, visited Shirpser on Sept. 18 to speak about career options attainable with a college education. Photos are available.
Monrovia High School Students Learn Job Skills via Coffee Cart Program
Monrovia High School students from the MHS Roasters program don aprons and stock a coffee cart at 7 a.m. to begin selling cups of coffee, tea and hot chocolate to faculty and staff as part of Monrovia High’s WorkAbility and Transition Partnership programs. The programs open doors to job opportunities from local business partners in the community. By going into the community and working for local businesses, students in special education classes learn independence and gain experience for life-skill development. Photos and video are available. Media contact: Andrea Garcia, (909)-447-2403 (office)
Bassett Unified Schools Host Red Ribbon Week
Bassett Unified’s Edgewood Academy and Torch Middle School will recognize Red Ribbon Week from Wednesday, Oct. 23 to Thursday, Oct. 31 with special assemblies and schoolwide initiatives to inform students about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Edgewood Academy is at 14135 Fairgrove Ave., La Puente and Torch Middle School is at 751 Vineland Ave., Industry.
Bassett Unified’s Edgewood Academy Plans School Shakeout
Edgewood Academy will hold an earthquake drill at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 as part of the annual Great ShakeOut to show students how to safely take cover during an earthquake. Edgewood Academy is at 14135 Fairgrove Ave., La Puente. The Great ShakeOut is observed by millions of people in earthquake-prone countries around the world each October.
Monrovia Unified School District Board of Education gave an in-depth overview of the District’s mission to provide world-class schools for world-class students before 200 community members during the 2019-20 State of the Schools Address on Oct. 16. The board discussed the District’s teacher and staff support, nurturing at the elementary level, middle school instruction and preparation of students for college and careers. The presentation ended with a video showcasing programs and enrichment opportunities.
