William Kelso Elementary School students showcased math and engineering projects during a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Fair on Feb. 1 on the school campus. The fair doubled as a celebration of the school’s 100th day. Students in kindergarten through second grade presented math and engineering-related work in classrooms, while students in grades three through six displayed scientific findings in the cafeteria.
Two Jefferson Middle School students – violinist David Wang and cellist Sasha Sengelmann – performed with the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association’s Middle School Honor Orchestra on Jan. 26. The audition-only orchestra, which selected less than 100 middle school students from across the state, performed four pieces at the 2019 SCSBOA Conference in Anaheim.
Inglewood Unified celebrated the start of renovations for its new Woodworth-Monroe TK-8 Academy with a groundbreaking ceremony on Jan. 28. The projects include a new modular classroom building as well as overall site improvements. The academy, which opens in fall, will combine Clyde Woodworth Elementary School and Monroe Magnet Middle School into a single campus.
El Monte Union High School District held its second annual State of the District with Superintendent Dr. Edward Zuniga on Feb. 20, during which he recapped the year thus far. The program featured student performances and a live broadcast from the Mountain View High School Vista Academy students.
The Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education’s Older Adult Program, in association with the City of Baldwin Park, will welcome community members to celebrate the Year of the Pig from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at the Performing Arts Center, 4640 N. Maine Ave., Baldwin Park. The annual event features classical instrumental pieces, Chinese folk dances and contemporary routines – including fan dances and a lion dance. Performers also will give presentations on the holiday’s cultural significance.
Bonita Unified’s Shull Elementary School will host a Baking and Dessert Family Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 filled with sweet treats for students and their families. A coffee bar will be available for parents while students make creative take-home Valentine’s Day treats. Students also can pose with friends and teachers in the Valentine’s Day booth. Shull Elementary is at 825 N. Amelia Ave., San Dimas.
More than 500 Washington Elementary School students, parents and staff learned about the power of positive behavior on Feb. 5, when Washington celebrated its rollout of the Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program. Students and parents explored interactive stations throughout the school that tested their PBIS and Washington knowledge.
Fitness advocate Tony “Mr. Tone” Lamka will visit El Monte City School District schools on Tuesday, Feb. 5 to boost participation in Operation Tone-Up, which encourages fourth- and fifth-graders to stay active and knowledgeable about nutrition. Lamka will visit New Lexington School at 8:05 a.m., Rio Hondo Elementary at 8:45 a.m., Wilkerson School at 9:35 a.m., Cortada School at 10:15 a.m., Rio Vista School at 11:35 a.m., Le Gore School at 11:55 a.m., Cherrylee School at 12:40 p.m. and Potrero School at 1:30 p.m.
Baldwin Park Unified schools recognized school counselors through Feb. 8 for their support of student academic success and socio-emotional well-being. Activities and assemblies across the District were held to highlight the tremendous impact counselors have on students and learning environments. The events are aligned with National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association.
Henry J. Kaiser High School senior Kelley Bouslaiby’s dynamic performance as Viola in “The Twelfth Night” won her recognition as first place in a lead performance during the California Educational Theatre Association’s Southern High School Theatre Festival, held Jan. 18-20.