Fontana Unified Schools to Observe Upcoming Solar Eclipse
All 30 Fontana Unified School District elementary schools will use the upcoming solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 as an opportunity to spark curiosity and a love for science among its students. Each District elementary school has been provided with solar eclipse viewing kits, including safety-certified eclipse glasses, to ensure students can safely observe the natural phenomenon. Teachers will integrate the eclipse into their science curriculum throughout the day, turning this natural phenomenon into a hands-on learning experience. Students will also take educational materials home with them, giving them a chance to discuss the significant astronomical event at home.
Santa Fe High School's Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program, known for its commitment to preparing students for college, careers, and beyond, has secured revalidation as an AVID National Demonstration School, affirming its dedication to academic excellence and student success. With its revalidation, Santa Fe High serves as a model for other schools looking to improve their AVID programs by hosting showcases, conducting AVID trainings, offering classroom visitations, and more. Since 2001, Santa Fe High School has been recognized as an AVID National Demonstration site, showcasing its commitment to the AVID College Readiness System. More than 380 students are enrolled in Santa Fe High’s AVID program. Students in the program boast high A-G course completion rates, with more than 90% of AVID seniors on track to graduate and to be accepted into universities.
All 30 Fontana Unified School District elementary schools will use the upcoming solar eclipse as an opportunity to spark curiosity and a love for science among its students. Each FUSD elementary school will hold observations and classroom lessons about the upcoming solar eclipse. Teachers will integrate the eclipse into their science curriculum throughout the day, turning this natural phenomenon into a hands-on learning experience.
Fontana Unified School District students will showcase their art during the District’s second annual Film Festival, featuring an evening of standout pieces that illustrate the growth of FUSD’s Career Technical Education (CTE) TV Production pathways. Awards will be presented in categories ranging from Avant Garde to screenwriting and from live-action dramas to news story packages.
Lynwood Unified School District students embraced girl power during the second annual Girl Empowerment Summit on March 28, where they heard from influential female community leaders and participated in breakout sessions and discussions designed to educate and inspire them to chase their dreams fearlessly. The Summit – organized by students from the Girl Empowerment Clubs at Lynwood and Firebaugh high schools – served as an inspiring conclusion to Women’s History Month celebrations across the District, with Hosler and Cesar Chavez middle school students finding the courage to break barriers and carve a path toward powerful journeys.
Santa Fe High School students will witness the dangerous consequences of driving while under the influence during a staging of the “Every 15 Minutes” program, a two-day presentation that features a simulated car crash scene, staged rescue efforts and dramatized student deaths. The event will conclude with a mock funeral to highlight the lasting impacts of impaired driving.
IEBC Partnership Seeks to Sustain and Institutionalize Caring Campus
The Institute for Evidence-Based Change’s (IEBC) longtime partner, California Community College Classified Senate, is producing a guide outlining strategies for community colleges to sustain and institutionalize Caring Campus beyond its initial implementation, integrating the program's principles and strategies into the college's culture for long-term effectiveness. IEBC created Caring Campus to provide staff and faculty with tools and resources to help students feel more connected to their college, thereby improving student retention, persistence, and success.
El Monte Union Salutes National Athletic Training & Red Cross Month
In celebration of National Athletic Training and Red Cross Month, Rosemead High School sports medicine and athletic training students partnered with the school’s Red Cross Club to host a First Aid Workshop on March 8. Students were taught splinting, spine boarding, how to handle open wounds, and how to perform CPR. Arroyo High School’s athletic training students were also hard at work attending to the needs of athletes during their school’s baseball and softball games on March 18.
Bonita Unified School District Honors 2024 Employees of the Year
Bonita Unified's Executive Cabinet announced the 2024 Certificated, Classified and Management Employees of the Year on March 20 with surprise visits, banners, and flowers, honoring three employees for their dedication to Bonita Unified students and contributions to the District. La Verne Heights Elementary first-grade teacher Elizabeth Quezada is the 2024 Certificated Employee of the Year; she is joined by Classified Employee of the Year Melissa Romanek, a buyer in the purchasing department, and Director of Food Services Edna Mckenna, the Management Employee of the Year. All three Employees of the Year will be honored at the April 10 Board of Education meeting.
Lynwood Unified Students Venture to Catalina Island, Explore Nature
A group of Will Rogers Elementary School fifth-grade students embarked on an enriching overnight camping adventure to Catalina Island held March 16-17, engaging in various hands-on activities to foster a deep appreciation of nature, science and environmental conservancy. The Catalina Island Conservancy piloted the first in a series of all-expenses-paid trips set to take place through 2024 for fifth-graders at Will Rogers and Abbott elementary schools. The opportunity gave students a fresh perspective on the natural world and highlighted the significance of hands-on learning experiences, such as learning to plant, pitch a tent, build a fire, and more.
