Students of Inglewood Unified’s Hudnall W. Claude Elementary interacted with boa constrictors and other reptiles, scaled walls and competed in an egg drop contest during the school’s Science Explosion on March 13. The event provided lessons on science through exciting, hands-on experiences. Former Hudnall students provided a musical performance, playing electric guitars and drums to complement the day of learning. Photos are available.
Sequoia Middle School has been named an Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) National Demonstration School, reflecting its thriving college-going culture and strong academic curriculum.
More than 15 Tracy Elementary students in Early Childhood Education (ECE) sang along with Dr. Deborah Bergeron, director of the federal Office of Head Start, as she strummed an acoustic guitar during a visit on Feb. 27. Bergeron toured ECE classes, including one in the Dual Language program. After leading students in a song about Head Start, Bergeron taught students to pluck notes on the guitar. This is Bergeron’s first official visit to Los Angeles since her appointment in 2018.
Nearly 1,000 parents, administrators, teachers and community members gathered March 1 for the 23rd annual Parent Involvement Academy, hosted by a consortium of eight educational organizations, including El Monte Union, to support parent engagement and involvement in their children’s success.
West Covina Unified School District has opened 2019-20 enrollment for its Spanish and Mandarin dual language immersion (DLI) programs. Orangewood will offer Mandarin DLI for the first time to an inaugural kindergarten class and Spanish DLI for transitional kindergarten through fourth grade. Monte Vista Elementary offers Spanish DLI for kindergarten through fourth grade. Visit WCUSD’s Enrollment Page for more information.
Southridge and Wayne Ruble middle schools are among 16 newly designated schools in the state to join the 2019 California Schools to Watch List, recognized for bridging the technology gap, boosting student achievement and improving campus culture.
Paramount Unified’s Department of Instructional Technology held a districtwide training on March 9 that highlighted the District’s use of technology to serve students. PUSD staff members provided presentations that showcased how the District implements technology to engage students. Photos are available.
Baldwin Park High School’s food and nutrition services recently earned the 2019 Champions of Breakfast Award for implementing innovative serving models and increasing the number of students who eat breakfast on a daily basis by 25 percent. The Champions of Breakfast Awards recognize schools and districts across the country that operate exemplary School Breakfast Programs (SBP).
More than 700 guests are expected to sample artisan cuisine, fine wine and craft beer during the Rio Hondo Foundation’s seventh annual “A Taste of Rio” event at 6 p.m. Friday, April 26 at the College, 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier. The event, which supports Rio Hondo student programs and scholarships, will feature more than two dozen local restaurants, music and over 100 opportunity drawings.
Nearly 100 of Whittier Union High School District’s brightest science students put their knowledge to the test on March 1, when they constructed Rube Goldberg machines, built lamp-powered water heaters, designed and built skeeball catapults and competed in a science quiz bowl during the second annual WUHSD Science Cup. Approximately 20 science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students from each comprehensive high school competed at the Sierra Education Center gym, with Santa Fe High School taking home the top prize: The Science Cup.
