CALIFORNIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, RIVERSIDE
s n o i t c e l f e R e PAWSitiv ends ilies, Staff, & Fri m a F r fo on ti a News and Inform
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Building New and Better Cottages CSDR
makes
info@csdr-cde.ca.gov
huge
cottage has four pods, with
strides in improving our
each holding three two-bed
facilities,
priority
rooms. The building space is
given to buildings that
open; everyone is able to
house our students. Ma-
see each other from one
jor
with
is
corner to another. The patio
planned for five cottages
construction
area contains nice picnic
–
Phase I was com-
tables, a barbeque grill, a
pleted last August. The
covered canopy with lights
floor
for night time, and storage
plan
was
con-
structed to avoid chop-
rooms
ping down the old oak
equipment.
tree.
Four
cottages
Construction kick-off ceremony with VIPs
were assigned to High School
students
Phase II has begun for five
2011. Students comment that they really love the new cot-
cottages
many
tages, that they feel like
nice
home.
amenities: computer room, laundry room, full kitchen, two living rooms,
~ Farley Warshaw, Director of Residence
video phone booth, and more. Each
~ Construction photos by Mike Anderson
Pipes made by students in Construction and Automotive Technology Before
and
be completed this August,
tary students. The state feature
bicycles
more cottages, scheduled to
and
one cottage to Elemen-of-the-art
for
After
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Message from Mal priorities. Our parent/family population uses a variety of languages in the home including ASL, English, and Spanish. To meet the needs of all families, CSDR has recently hired two Family Education Coordinators, who are fluent in these three languages. Neva Turoff and Terri Vincent-Lawson will work together in providing tours to parents of potential students, assisting families with resources and information, and assuring that parents will al-
Superintendent Mal Grossinger at the desk of the 1st superintendent, Dr. Richard Brill , along with his old briefcase and bust, at the CSDR Museum
ways have a liaison within the school. I hope that you will have an opportunity
As you read through the PAWSitive
assure that they would be properly
to visit CSDR soon to see these
Reflections
no
maintained, I assigned Pat the over-
changes for yourself.
doubt, realize what a busy place CSDR
whelming task of creating a school mu-
through our museum you will under-
has been during the first few months of
seum. She has done a remarkable job
stand why we take such pride in our
school.
several
with the help of others, and we have
school ’ s rich history. Then perhaps
changes at the school this year, but two
recently had the honor of unveiling the
you will have time to stop in and meet
of the most significant changes are the
new CSDR Museum. Alumnus, Kevin
our Family Education Coordinators and
new CSDR Museum and the hiring of
Struxness, who authored
two new Family Education Coordina-
a book about the history
tors.
of our school, was on
newsletter you will,
We
have
made
During my first year as Superintendent, Pat Davis ( who was among our first students when this school opened in 1953 ) approached me about an issue needing my immediate attention related to the history of our school. It seemed that after countless hours of locating and
gathering many
original
school items such as old photo albums, trophies, and furniture, the entire lot had been misplaced. Together Pat and I
After a stroll
hand to cut the red ribbon. Attendees at the event included former
students
and retirees who were able to relive CSDR history by viewing some of the original
items
first
used when the school opened.
Now
students,
parents,
visitors
will
our
Superintendent Mal Grossinger explains to 1st grader and Danik Soudakoff that he is the 6th CSDR Superintendent have
an opportunity to visit the museum and
discuss how your child can be part of
study our school ’ s rich history.
CSDR ’ s future.
facts stored off campus in a local stor-
Communication with CSDR families and
~ Mal Grossinger, Superintendent
age unit. To preserve the items and
community members is one of my top
went in search of “ the lost treasures of CSDR. ” We eventually found the arti-
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New Family Orientation CSDR hosted New Family Orientation
dents participated in a fun game of
Thank you to members and/or staff from
last August. We introduced 155 new
“ H ollywood Squares ” .
the
students and their families to our CSDR
dential students and their parents
( C AC ) , Center on Deafness- Inland
family. One and a half days of activities
learned about the PEAK reward pro-
Empire ( CODIE ) , CSDR, and all others
allowed our new families to interact with
gram in the residence program and
for making this event possible. Carrying
current and new students, parents, staff,
also stayed at our brand new cot-
The resi-
and administrators, as well as school
Committee
the torch for this event next year will be
Terri Vincent-Lawson at 951-824-8027
The parents received information about
( V P ) , and Neva J. Turoff at 951-782-
various programs. In addition, current
4817 ( v ) or 951-824-8127 ( VP ) . You
students and parents participated on a
may reach them anytime for questions.
panel and shared their positive experiences at CSDR. An informative Q and One parent
tages. They had first-hand experience
commented that it was amazing to see
of what it would be like for the
such a wonderful support system in
students. Parents felt reassured and
place for new parents and students.
happy that their own children were in
Staff, administrators, parents and stu-
Advisory
our new coordinators of Family Education:
counselors and school social workers.
A session followed.
Community
~ Darlene Wadler, School Social Worker and Interim New Family Orientation Coordinator
good hands.
ASL Classes for CSDR Parents, Families, and Staff Nothing is better than communicating
has been noticeably high this year! Inter-
in American Sign Language!
ested employees can attend class during
A 13 week semester class began in
the
September, taught by our expert ASL
communication skills.
instructor, Sharon Wilson, 61 enthusi-
We constantly work to improve sched-
astic parents and family members par-
ules and contacts with parents. We ap-
ticipate in our Tuesday and Thursday
preciate this opportunity to work in part-
evening
nership with parents, family members
classes.
Our
numbers
continue to grow! This year we offer different classes:
day
to
strengthen
their
and staff to facilitate communication with
Sharon Wilson signs “Friend”
Our beginning class is for families who
for questions and answers.
are just learning sign language or who
Some attend once and others twice a
have never taken a class.
The ad-
week, learning new sign vocabulary and
vanced class is a continuation from
sign sentences and questions. Empha-
ASL I and is for families to increase
sis is placed on developing expressive
their vocabulary base, communication
and receptive skills.
ability, and grammatical knowledge.
Also offered is ASL instruction to staff
Both classes include Deaf culture
interested in improving skills. Motivation
awareness, guest speakers, and time
work
our Deaf children. For more information, contact Nanci Shrager, Special Instructional
Projects
6547 ( v ) ,
Supervisor:
951-782-
951-289-7243( S panish ) ,
951-824-8113 ( VP ) . Website: http://csdr-cde.ca.gov/family-sign-language
~ Sharon Wilson, ASL Instructor
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Monthly Deaf Celebrations and Workshops September: Deafhood October: CSDR Alumni/ History
Honor and Pride in Deaf Students First grade recently celebrated Deaf Pride Week in September. Students learned the CSDR cheer and made cute Cubbie Bear hats. P.E. teacher Reagan Anders came in and presented on Deaf pride and how important it was to have an "I can" attitude. We topped off the week with our annual Deaf Pride parade. Hooray! First grade is PAWSitively proud!
~ Tammie Bervel, Teacher
November: Deaf Community/ Advocacy December:
Annual Deaf Pride Parade
Deaf Heritage January: Deaf Black History February:
“ D e a f h o o d ” * Wo r k s h o p
Deaf Women History March: Deaf President Now (DPN) April: ASL Literature May: Deaf Hispanic June: Deaf Minority Groups
Ms. Sandra Ammons, M.A., Workshop presenter signs
How positive are the attitudes toward ASL and the culture of the Deaf? CSDR is committed to Language Planning as a part of our action plan for school accreditation. This year, we are proud to implement a series of Deafhood-related workshops for our students, staff and community.
On September 17-18, Ms. Sandra Ammons visited us from Ohlone College, and introduced to us the concept of Deafhood and Deafcentrism. Ms. Ammons ’ presentation is based on the writings of Dr. Paddy Ladd ’ s book, Understanding Deaf Culture: In search of Deafhood. Dr. Ladd described the word, Deafhood, by stating that it is considered deaf individuals ’ journey as they explore their place in history and society. “ W hen we refer to African-Americans, we do not use the term, ‘ blackness ’ . The term ‘ d eafness ’ implies a condition that we bear, rather than being defined as a cultural identity and life experience, ” Ms. Ammons pointed out. She emphasized the importance of
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I n t e r n at i o n a l D a y o f S i g n e d L a n g u a g e s Have you discovered the beautiful
were they? Staff, parents, and commu-
treasure of a signed language? The
nity members who either were raised in
International Day of Signed Lan-
a different country, had descended from
guages is celebrated on September
Deaf foreign parents, or became very
25 every year among the Deaf
familiar through travels and personal
around the world. All students and
interactions. Many thanks to you
staff celebrated American Sign Lan-
“ f o reigners ”
guage by performances and appreci-
( R o mania) ,
ated the signed languages used in
( H u ngary ) ,
other countries. The emcee, fifth
–
R adu
Norman Liya
Junc Weiss
Yihedgo
See SIGN page 6
grader Nathaniel Humpal, introduced ASL chants by very young children with ASL teacher Kerry Hile. Nathan-
Backpacker Brianna Keough (8th grade) and Emcee Nathaniel Humpal (5th grade)
iel bid farewell to middle school stu-
signs for words such as: “ HOW
dent Brianna Keough as she set off
ARE
on her world travels. Brianna then
FATHER ” , “ C OLORS ” , and “ I
met, one at a time, Deaf foreign sign-
LOVE YOU” .
ers who demonstrated their unique
shared their own cultural tidbits. Who
YOU? ” , The
“ MOTHER/ “ foreigners ” “Treasure signed language” says Parent Radu Junc in Romanian Sign Language
Deafhood Student and Staff of the Month Vianney Bernal worked so hard to
Teresa Maxwell taught herself the
ensure that the Deaf History time-
key points of “ D eafhood ” through
line was ready for the Interna-
extensive research for her Gallaudet
tional Day of Signed Languages.
Leadership Institute internship, and
She completed her timeline within
trained CSDR supervisors. She then
two days, often coming to class
deepened her studies by attending
during her spare time. She even
the Deafhood Summer Institute for a
added extra pictures and informa-
three-week training. After studying
tion which were not required. She wanted to do her personal best. Although it was stressful, she
Paddy Ladd ’ s scholarly work, DeafVianney Bernal, HS Student
Teresa Maxwell, Curriculum Specialist
hood. Teresa further trained the directors and Instructional supervisors
succeeded! Vianney
in Language Planning
is truly appreciated
Training sessions. Thank
for what she has
you, Teresa!
done. ~ Kevin Croasmus
~ Erika Thompson
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SIGN (cont’d from page 5)
( E t h iopia ) ,
Kaveh
Angoorani
class then presented ASL poetry
( I ran ) , Gloria Moriarty ( Israel and
signing in these symbolic gloves. We
Russia ) , Alla Soudakoff ( R ussia ) ,
then watched a century old video-
and
Guzman
taped presentation from 1912 by our
( M exico ) . The student backpacker
first National Association of the Deaf
then showed, through a mock pager
President, George Veditz. Students
videocamcorder, the videoclips of
and
intriguing foreign contestants from the
“ T reasure signed languages! ” live
Miss Deaf International pageant in
across all ages, and through a video
Las Vegas last July. The show ended
created by middle school staff and
as Brianna returned
students. Veditz ’ s caution to pre-
Humberto
“ h ome ’
to
CSDR to find a treasure chest with buried long-sleeved white gloves.
George Veditz’s “The Preservation of Sign Language” on Gallaudet Video Catalog
Teresa Maxwell ’ s middle school ASL
staff
chanted
and cheered
serve sign language still rings true today for our Deaf education program and the Deaf way of life.
As long as we have deaf people on earth, we will have signs . . . Love and guard our beautiful sign language as the noblest gift . . . to deaf people. ~ George Veditz, 1912
DEAFHOOD (cont’d from page 5)
Deaf-centrism- feeling proud as a deaf individual and become a capable citizen in the hearing society. The goals of this monthly workshop series are to enhance students, staff and community ’ s knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the history of Deaf
culture. Our deaf students, staff, and community will learn to recognize the history of oppression, how to overcome the obstacles and maintain healthy, mutual relationship with hearing allies. The realization and meaning of “ D eafhood” is still the talk around here in the CSDR neighborhood! Ongoing dialogue is encouraged and healthy. ~ Janice Smith-Warshaw, ...Curriculum Supervisor
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* ” Deafhood” is a new and more positive term than “ d e afness.” Deafhood is developed to assist people of both cultures ( Deaf and hearing ) in understanding the historical role Deaf have played within the American culture, the value of Deaf and hearing “ allies ” ,. It encourages students to advocate for themselves by taking pride in being Deaf.
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C S D R A l u m n i a n d H i s t o r y Wo r k s h o p Seven years ago, CSDR alumnus
alumni what many of us had never
Kevin Struxness ( ’ 7 4 )
known about our school history.
had his
book The CSDR Story: 1945 – 2003
For
instance,
our
school
was
founded by a deaf man, a Gallaudet graduate, Perry Easton Seely.
Mother and son point to the picture of Perry E. Seely, Deaf founding father of CSDR
However, as a new CSDR was in its Kevin Struxness, Author
making, Seely met with his untimely
Fred Gravatt, assisted with layout
death before the school opened on
published. On October 15 during the weekend of the CSDR museum unveiling, this former Social Studies teacher returned “ home” to share with all students and staff and some community members and school
February 2, 1953. Thus the facility that is home to the school library, TV production classes, Bummy Student Center, and some principals ’ offices is called “ Seely ” building. Kevin fondly described his late
See CSDR page 8
CSDR Documentary Film from Early Sixties Visit our CSDR website in “ ASL Vid-
on both still and motion films for
eos ” to view the video collection of
many years. He did side jobs shoot-
student life at CSDR during the early
ing still pictures for Deaf organiza-
1960 ′ s. These were filmed by the fa-
tions or athletics by doing this in his
ther of alumni Charles Erwin Marsh, Jr.
own darkroom at home. He filmed a
( ‘ 6 3 ) : “ My father ( Charles Marsh,
lot of movies of our family as his
Sr. ) had always been a photographer
hobby. ” This father enjoyed filming his two children Arlene and Charles, Jr. on the CSDR campus to show what the Deaf residential school
Video of Charles Marsh Jr. in Dr. Larry Newman’s classroom
had to offer. We thank Charles for sharing with us such prized video archives, giving us a glimpse of CSDR in the sixties. Viewing the many things that remained the same or have completely changed Video of Dr. Richard Brill, 1st Superintendent
is astounding, especially the age old teaching method of communicating through only finger-spelling with very little or no signs!
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CSDR (cont’d from page 7)
childhood and teen years at CSDR
students lead productive, successful
to be among his best learning
lives, as alumnus Kevin Struxness
years, which spurred his desire to
and many CSDR alumni have done.
“ g ive back ” to the school for what
For further details on The CSDR
it had done for him. We were in-
Story, you may purchase the book
spired by the stories and photos
through the website: www.DeBee.com
shared during this workshop. We
or from the current CSDR Alumni
were
the
President, Shelly Gravatt, CTE princi-
successful
pal. This workshop was the second of
profiles
also of
impressed countless
with
the
“I needed both family and school to raise me successfully. The school filled in the gaps.” ~ Kevin Struxness
monthly
Deafhoodrelated series developed
to
meet
our
school
action
plan on Lanalumni, with quite a good number of
guage Planning, and to promote posi-
those with CSDR roots who eventu-
tive attitude and pride among stu-
ally graduated with doctorate de-
dents, staff, and community about our
grees. Our utmost goal is to see our
deaf history.
Kevin Struxness, back as a CSDR Student Photo from CSDR Story
Alumni / History Staff of the Month age off-campus and then, with the
The CSDR museum with its history
help of volunteers, decorating the
is a gift, a valuable part of our deaf
rooms of the museum to every last
children ’ s heritage.
detail! These dedicated staff and alumni are true to Cub spirit and pride! Thank you to the Center on Deafness Alumni Alban Branton and Pat Davis in the Athletics section of the CSDR Museum Photo by Shari Kido
Alumni Pat Davis
-
Inland
Empire
( C ODIE ) ,
the
Alumni
Association,
and
CSDR
( ’ 6 3 ) and
staff for helping make our
Alban Branton ( ‘ 8 1 ) , our mu-
museum possible! Thank
seum “ curators ” did a remark-
you for doing this from
able job saving everything in stor-
your heart, Pat and Alban!
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CSDR Open Museum On October 15 during the weekend of The walls were adorned with historical the CSDR history workshop, a red rib- jerseys, uniforms, sign posts, award bon cutting ceremony officially opened plaques, framed paintings and photos. the CSDR Museum in the “ Sierra ”
We even saw an antique dentist sta-
buildings near the football field. The tion that was once on campus! Telerich, historical archives were finally communication devices were on disopen to everyone for a tour!
play, in different models from 1950s to present, in sizes that began from large and cumbersome to small and manageable. The room had old office and
Linda Grossinger recalls her father fixing old TTY s as a job when she was a young girl
classroom furniture. Dining tables were set with plates, glasses, silverware, cloth napkins and chairs used in the 50 ’ s and 60 ’ s. Students, parents, and alumni took turns conversing with CSDR Museum in Sierra Buildings (Formerly DMHU and Old Middle School)
Kevin Struxness and getting his autograph on their copy of The CSDR
Story ( see workshop article ) . Alumnus smells for vinegar to test the quality of the film reel
Did you miss out on this spectacular event? Not to worry! Students, staff, and the community may contact Pat Davis
( pdavis@csdr-cde.ca.gov )
to schedule a tour during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Old dentist equipment , once used at CSDR Red Ribbon Ceremony— Mal Grossinger, Pat Davis, Alban Branton, and Kevin Struxness
“Cubs” and “CSDR” by the Junc children Alban Branton answers questions about the CSDR artifacts
Autograph from historian Kevin Struxness Bustamante family attended CSDR for three generations
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We the Students and Staff . . . We the students and staff of the 5th grade, in order to form a more enriching environment, establish fairness, insure classroom tranquility, support Character Counts, provide for the common learning, Superintendent Mal Grossinger at Preamble ceremony
promote respect for each other, and ensure the blessings of school spirit, happiness, and fun for ourselves and our friends, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the 5th grade of CSDR. ~ All 5th grade students and staff at CSDR
5th graders sign agreement to their class developed Preamble for this school year
Vo l u n t e e r i s m i s t h e Ke y t o S u c c e s s Honor is in being called forth
to support a program that supports
to volunteer.
On Sept 11,
CSDR. She was thrilled to show her
one of our students in the
class a video of her day and some pic-
Special
tures that they took of her volunteer-
Jenn
Needs
program,
McNicholas,
ing. Way to go, Jenn!
volun-
teered four hours at United
Some of the other sponsors at this
Way.
She spent the day
project were Local 721 SEIU, Strong-
putting together packages
hold Engineering, Starbucks Coffee,
with her parents for Strong-
Ace Hardware, So Cal, City of River-
hold Engineering, the com-
side, Frazee Paint, Swiss Milk, Fresh
pany for whom her mom works.
These care pack-
Student Jenn McNicholas, an outstanding volunteer
ages were for Operation School Bell
A, Hooters, Keep Riverside Clean and
studying!
which helps a lot of schools in the area
Jenn got right to work knowing what
including CSDR. Help goes to those
to do, after her off campus experi-
students who are in need of basic mate-
ence in the High School Work Ability
rials – bath sponges, toothpaste, water
program. She showed her mom and
bottles, towels, soap, and deodorant.
dad the steps to take. Jenn was
Also put together are book packages for
happy to volunteer on her own time
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M at h Fa c t o r s – a Re a l L i fe P h y s i c a l L e s s o n What is the best way to teach the
ting all the chairs together in a
being a factor of six.
factors of six? On October 7, our
group, he had the students take
whole-body kinesthetic activity that
mathematics
Darrin
their own chairs and arrange them
my students enjoyed and it reawak-
Green came to our classroom to
in whatever way they wanted. The
ened in them the joy of math!
help the students get a better
first set-up was in two rows of
~ Anita Metroka, Teacher
grasp of the concept of multiples
three.
and factors. He led the students
and three are factors of six. Then
outside with their chairs. After put-
he pulled the chairs back into a
specialist
This was a
Darrin explained that two
single group and had the students rearrange them into a new setting. A couple of the students got it and they led the others into the new seating.
This time it was three
rows of two. This went on for a while until the students exhausted the arrangement of factors of six.
Students enjoying the real life physical activity
The students came inside and were better able to answer the questions as to certain numbers
New Reading—Language Arts Textbooks Language
books. After a thorough review of
their home computers. Please talk
Arts
class-
the various programs approved by
to your child’ s teacher for website
rooms
re-
the state of California, parents and
information.
ceived
new
teachers selected McMillan McGraw
~ Melissa Brown, Curriculum Specialist
in
Hill for Kindergarten and elementary
textbooks
kindergarten
classrooms. The Middle
t h r o u g h
School and High School
twelfth grade
classrooms are using the
classrooms
newly adopted Glencoe
this school year. Although fund-
Literature programs. All
ing is tight, new materials for
of the programs have
reading and writing were consid-
websites with ample sup-
ered a priority and students
port materials that stu-
started the year with their new
dents can access from
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Student Athlete of the Month: Andrew Carrillo
Elementary Pachappa Bowl Did you have fun at
they all left with a smile on their cute and
our annual Elemem-
adorable faces. We ’ re happy for the great
tary Bowl, formerly
success!
known as Pachappa
~ Andy Bubeck. Supervisor of Residential Program
Bowl?. We had a wonderful The
turnout!
inclement
weather did not deter the children at Andrew is a very good listener and works with-
all. In fact, they were oblivious to the rain as evident in their repeat trips to the snow cone stand
out complaints or ex-
every morsel of fla-
cuses. He attends every
vored ice. The chil-
Cross Country practice
dren
and always gives 100% effort.
When
with
really the
prizes they won and
tions for practice are can run more or go on a
were
happy
instruc-
given, he will ask if he
devouring
Middle School Rubidoux Bowl
longer route. Andrew is
We had the Rubidoux Bowl on October 21st. It
looked dazzling! We ate a delicious dinner and
also a good communi-
first started 20 years ago in 1990. How amaz-
played many dance games. All students and
ing we still continue one of the longest running
staff at CSDR want to congratulate Wayne
traditions! The students look forward to this
Aguirre and Alana Smith on being named King
once a year early release. Student Body Gov-
and Queen of the 2010 Rubidoux Bowl! .
ernment officers ran the pep rally. They intro-
Thanks to everyone who helped and volun-
duced middle school football, girls' volleyball,
teered!
cator, always informing the
coaches
of
his
whereabouts. His commitment and dedication to the team are truly appreciated.
boys ’ volleyball, and cheerleading teams. The coaches gave inspiring speeches. We played a spirit game and different carnival games for
- By David Hamilton,
points and prizes. We enjoyed food and drinks
Athletic Director
at the Social Hall.
~Mia Murphy and Alana Smith, Middle School Students and Jasmine Goolsby, Counselor
View detailed article “Unbelievable Game!” about the football game by Coach Ryan
Many students watched the football
game.
The
boys
fought harder than they have ever fought, into the record breaking 60 ’ s, losing to their opponent by only two points. Later that night, we all got ready and dressed up for dinner and the dance. Everyone
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H i g h S ch o o l H o m e c o m i n g
Student Athlete of the Month: Nilson Avalos
During the weekend of October 23, CSDR
We
welcomed CSD ( Fremont ) to our home
together
field to compete in football, track, and cheer-
supported each other
leading. The football teams were close in
after the game at the
scores for the first half of the game, before
fun
CSD picked up. Cheerleading student Ian
dance in the Social
Vazquez described this as an exhilarating
Hall, ” says Vazquez. Football star Raymond
and positive weekend. “ W e engaged in
Nelson was crowned as King, and CSDR TV
heated rivalry with our sister school that fired
newscaster
us up with motivation to root for our teams.
Whether we hail from the north or the south, we
all
socialized well
and
homecoming
Montana
Murphy
as
Queen.
are all rooted together in being Deaf with many
Nilson volunteered to
friendships and unlimited possibilities.
be the mascot for us and comes to cheer practice after he finishes his Cross Country practice. He tries hard to learn the dances and cheers,
as
well
as
stunts. He is always
Spike Out XII PAH!
courteous
Spike Out 2010 came to
( M i nnesota ) ,
and
OSD
and
really
wants to be part of the
Riverside for the first time. Spike
( O regon ) . Maryland beat out ISD
team. He has a lot of
Out is a nation-wide women ’ s
to win the championship for the 5
initiative
volleyball tournament that draws in
straight year. CSDR hosted all visit-
“ B ig Red ”
twelve different Deaf schools in a
ing teams in our newly renovated
part of every event. He
two day-round robin competition for
cottages. Each team had the luxury
the championship title. Each year
of experiencing FEAST prepared
never complained about
the schools who participate will
snacks, nightly activities hosted by
vary. This year, due to the econ-
our students, and a farewell dance
omy and budget restraints,
and ice cream party. Not only did
two schools had to drop
our students participate
out
tournament.
as a team in the tourna-
mascot “ secret ” and
The remaining nine visiting
ment ( placing 9th over-
never tells anyone that
schools
ISD
all ) , but those students
he is inside. He is a
CSD
who chose not to be part
great example of
( F r emont) ,
MSSD
of the volleyball experi-
D.C. ) ,
ence
Riverside Pride!
( W a s hington
of
the
included
( I ndiana) ,
participated
th
in
MSD ( Maryland ) , ASDB
other meaningful ways:
( A rizona) ,
managing the snack bar,
( P hoeniz,
AZ ) ,
( T exas) ,
PSD TSD MSAD
CSDR HS Girls Volleyball Team 2010
photo
and
video
re-
See SPIKE Page 14
and
wants
to be a
being inside the cub, even when the weather was over 90 degrees! He loves keeping the
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PAWSITIVE REFLECTIONS
C S D R i n t h e S p o t l i g h t at G a l l a u d e t H o m e c o m i n g Gallaudet University, the only liberal
CSDR alumnus Cesar Ayala has been
Bison's Next Top Model, an unexpected
arts school of higher education for
crowned as Gallaudet Homecoming
huge hit on campus that even spread to
the deaf, has selected our own Ath-
King 2010! Also, a fellow alumnus Kent
other schools setting their own shows. ”
letic Director, David Hamilton, for the
Turner was Prince on the Royal Court.
Cesar also thanks CSDR for his success
2010 Athletic Hall of Fame! David
Ayala wrote through e-mail: “ A boy can
and aspirations.
was inducted during the October 30
dream, and for me that would be some-
weekend of Gallaudet Homecoming.
day landing a spot as a world-wide ce-
Congratulations, David!
lebrity photographer. Gallaudet gave me so many opportunities, opening the doors for creativity, networking, and a future filled with possibilities. For instance, I was empowered to found the “Not only did Gallaudet help me, YOU made me a STRONG person today. Thank You, CSDR. Go Cubs!” -Cesar Ayala '05”
Harvest Party Fun for Children Haunted house, baked goodies and
baked sweets
were served. The
were the sweets sold, but also water and
a jailhouse filled with creepy crawl-
pizza. A large, mastiff dog dressed as a
ers and fairytale folk . . . how ‘ s that
lion was there, and the kids could have
for you? Community Advisory Coun-
their pictures taken with it. The haunted
cil
house was smoked out with fog and had
( CAC )
officers Carol Bella-
Adams and Tiffany Cochran did an
bright flashing strobe
amazing job hosting the party, mak-
evil creepy headless human-eating mon-
ing it enjoyable for the toddlers and
ster
to
the
lights. From the
children: “ Mwahahaha!”
adults! The costume competition,
baked goods, made by the staff and
Hope ya ’ ll enjoyed your Halloween as
multiple games, and really delicious
parents involved, were a hit! Not only
much as I did!
~ Maj Lesti, HS Student
SPIKE (cont’d from page 13)
SportMX
students. From planning, to facilitating
connect,
( w w w.youtube.com/user/
and putting into action, Spike Out 2010
learn from each other in the common
sportsmx ) , creating ice breaker and
could not have been the huge success
language of sports. It is rich tradi-
nightly activities, picking up and drop-
that it was without the help of our dedi-
tions such as Spike Out that make a
ping teams off at the airport, advertis-
cated and spirited students, and for that
valuable part of our culture. We look
ing the event around campus, devel-
a great big THANK YOU to everyone
forward to the Spike Out 2011 tour-
oping the lay out and printing of the
involved. Aside from the stiff competi-
nament in Indianapolis. View website
program book, and so much more.
tion, Spike Out provides Deaf students
“ S portMX + Spike Out ” for videos.
This event was about empowering our
across the nation an opportunity to
~ Gloria Daniels and Traci Price, Spike Out Co-Coordinators
cording
the
event
for
3044 Horace Street, Riverside, CA 92506
951-782-6500
share,
experience,
http://csdr-cde.ca.gov
and
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2010
C H A R AC T E R C O U N T S ! a n d Re d R i b b o n We e k Students need to learn about good
and to make right choices when it
COUNTS!, you can check this site:
character as well as gain aware-
comes to drugs.
www.charactercounts.org
ness about drug abuse. During the
CHARACTER COUNTS! week is a kick
~ Kelly Gunderson, School Counselor
last weeks of October, CSDR has been celebrating these programs
off for the school year with this program. Throughout the school year, we
1.
Think before you act.
2.
Ask others you respect for advice.
3.
Be honest with yourself and others.
to have good character. The six pillars
4.
Know all your options.
are:
Trustworthiness, Respect, Re-
5.
Don’t give in to peer pressure.
sponsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citi-
6.
Keep a clear head.
zenship. Please continue checking our
7.
Gather all the facts.
8.
Imagine the consequences of each choice-
9.
Remember your values and goals.
work with staff and students to “ catch the good ” and emphasize in academic and residential programs what it means
school website on the counseling services site for more information on with healthy discussions about what it means to have good character
CHARACTER COUNTS! programs. To learn more about CHARACTER
10. Practice makes perfect!
L e a r n t o b e D r u g Fr e e Physical
education
classes in elementary and early childhood education
did
a
laps-a-thon emphasize important
it
to how is
to
exercise 30 minutes a day and to
The classes in middle school talked
-out letters from the banner onto the
keep our bodies drug free. It is one
about drugs and alcohol and the ef-
fence on Maude St. The students re-
of the many activities that our
fects they can have on a person.
placed the letter spaces with red cups
school is involved with for Red Rib-
Drugs can make you lose control of
that remained after they took down the
bon Week.
your body; drugs and alcohol can hurt
banner. The concerned and inquisitive
your baby when you are pregnant;
students want to do more to teach
drugs can kill you. The 6th grade stu-
young people and adults about the
School
dents in Katie Nicholson’ s
Earth
risks and effects alcohol and drugs can
Counselor
Science class had good discussions
have on a person. Mrs. Nicholson is
about drugs and alcohol. The stu-
very proud of her students for their
dents agreed to and made a ban-
hard work, good discussions, and
ner: ” Be Smart, Don ’ t Start. ” The
great character!
~Kelly Gunderson,
next day the students hung up the cut
~ Katie Nicholson, Teacher
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PAWSITIVE REFLECTIONS
Mark Your Calendar . . . For updates, sports, and other details, go to http://csdr-cde.ca.gov/schoolcalendar
November: Deaf Advocacy/Awareness 10/111/30
Desired Results Developmental Profile – Preschool students
11/6
Deaf Community/Advocacy Workshop with Dr. Tom Holcomb
11/9
ASL I Classes
11/10
ASL Book Club
11/11
Open House / Career Day / Book Fair / ASL II Classes / Veteran Day
11/15
Gallaudet President Hurwitz Presentation
11/16
ASL I Classes
11/18
ASL II Classes
11/22
Thanksgiving Recess Begins
11/29
HS Food Drive Begins
11/30
ASL I Classes
December: Deaf Heritage 12/1
ASL Storytelling @ Barnes and Noble
12/2
ASL II Classes
12/7
CAC Meeting / ASL I Classes
12/8
ASL Book Club
12/8-12
HS Triple S Basketball Tournament
12/9
Silent Sleigh / MS/SN Honor Roll Assembly/ ASL II Classes
12/10
TH Gallaudet ’ s Birthday / Parent Conference ( ECE/ES/MS ) / Food Drive Ends
12/14
CSDR ASL I Classes
12/15
Bill of Rights Day
12/17
SN Special Athletics—Holiday Dance
12/20
Winter Recess Begins
12/29
Laurent Clerc ’ s Birthday
Deafhood Workshop Presenters
Donations Special Thanks
Dr. Tom Holcomb November
Dr. M.J. Bienvenu January
New Educators Hired at CSDR Neva Turoff, Family Educator Terri Vincent, Family Educator Tanya Long, SN Teacher Lindsey Minton, ES Teacher Kendra Rose, ES Teacher Jaclyn Vincent, ES Teacher Kevin Croasmun, HS Teacher Benjamin McCrory, HS Teacher Candice Macy, CTE Art Teacher Ashley Renslow, Speech Teacher
Donations to support CSDR Programs:
• • • • • •
Larry Newman Fine Art Studio Gerald Sullivan Shelly L. Silver Holy Angel Church of the Deaf Davis Nguyen
Donations to Athletics program in the memory of Jason Ammons, a devout fan:
• • • •
Helen Inga Nancy Gallagher Melinda Reins Anna Petrillo
*See list of donations and advertisement in CSDR CAN Spook-tacular Program Book on the CSDR website. *Other donations will be listed in the next edition.
Rachel Mingo, School Psychologist Scott Kerby, Student Services Specialist Philip Kyre, Behavior Intervention Case
January: Deaf Black History
Manager
1/4
Classes Resume
Brian Williams, Behavior Intervention
1/5
ASL Storytelling @ Barnes and Noble
Case Manager
1/8
Deaf Empowerment Workshop with Dr. M.J. Bienvenu
Ana Galvez, Student Aide
1/11
HS Financial Aid Workshop & Senior Transition Day / CAC Meeting
11/12
ASL Book Club
Brent Gogswell, Student Aide
1/13-15
Clerc Classic ( B aseball ) @ TSD
Cody Meadows, Student Aide
1/17
MLK Day ( School Closed ) / Western States Basketball Classic @ USD
1/18-24
HS 1st Semester Finals
1/19
MS/SN SBG Assembly
1/25
HS Mid-Winter Ball
1/27
HS 2nd Semester Begins
Nathan Shimizu, Student Aide
Published Bi-monthly Deadline for November/December Issue:
December 13, 2010 500 word limit on articles Email articles to: ethompson@csdr-cde.ca.gov
April Getten, Student Aide
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