W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
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.com May 09, 2019
Vol 1 7, NO. 34
Mobile Dair y Classroom connects agriculture and nutrition for Fitzgerald Elementar y students Community News
THIS WEEK Gloria’s Cor ner Pg. 3
National Day of Prayer Pg. 6
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uring a visit from a dairy cow and calf on May 1, students at Edward Fitzgerald Elementary learned firsthand the role of agriculture in the food supply, the journey of milk and dairy foods from the farm to the table and school cafeteria, and the importance of a balanced diet. Dairy Council of California’s Mobile Dairy Classroom assemblies bring a real cow and calf to elementary schools, agriculture days and fairs throughout California. These learning labs teach kindergarten through sixthgrade students about food literacy, milk and dairy foods, cow care on the farm, food groups, the milking process and agriculture technology. English-Language Arts, Math and Science are integrated into the lesson, which aligns with Common Core State Standards. Mobile Dairy Classroom assemblies are provided at no cost to schools by Dairy Council of
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The Mobile Dairy Classroom strives to make connections to agriculture and nutrition.
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R ialto to h os t sp ectacu la r Four t h of Ju l y fir ewo r ks sh ow By Manny B. Sandoval
Redlands Symphony extends Maestro Wilson’s contract
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et excited, because a spectacular Fourth of July firework show is coming to the City of Rialto. “The Rialto City Council passed the agenda item CC-19-270 – agreement with Pyro Spectaculars Inc. to provide pyrotechnics display for the 2019 Fourth of July firework show and approved a purchase order to Pyro Spectaculars Inc. in the Amount of $25,750,” said Perry Brents, Director of Community Services. Just like many other cities, Rialto restricts personal firework use to devices and displays deemed as Safe and Sane by the California State Fire Marshal. “Our full service program includes music production and choreography, the services of a licensed pyrotechnic operator, specialized crew, and electronic firing system, and safety equipFireworks, cont. on next pg.
The annual sky concert was approved by the Rialto City Council last month.
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