The Mark Highlights - August 2019

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MUSD School Board President Stephen Schluer, Area 6 Vice President Eric Duncan, Area 1

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Board Clerk Kathy Howe, Area 2

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Karen Pearsall, Area 3 Marie Freitas, Area 4 Cathy Pope-Gotschall, Area 5 Bob Wallace, Area 7

MUSD Superintendents Dr. Clark Burke, Superintendent Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent

Mission Through smart actions and decisions, MUSD will work together using meaningful, measurable and aligned data for all students to achieve mastery of grade level standards in all subjects based on their unique educational pathway in a safe environment inclusive of design, security, and climate.

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Feature writing is produced by the Community Outreach Team and student interns.

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Every student works to achieve grade level standards, feels safe, and is supported to realize individual success.

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MUSD Vision and Mission, because above all, we value supporting students realizing individual success.

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What’s Inside?

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Grade Level Standards McParland Name High Performing School

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Fox 40 Visits Hornets’ Nest

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Back To School Nights

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MHS Alumni Conversation 8

Safety Our Sup. Wears More Than a Suit

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Lincoln Raiders Kick Off PBIS! 12 New IT Repair Center

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Sierra High #iCANHELP Freshmen Assembly 17

Emerging Students Student Board 2019 - 2020

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Joshua Cowell Opening Ceremony

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Shasta Shows School Spirit 25 No Sound Barriers for Bella Steele

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Legendary Lancers Day

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Community Over 50 Years of Service for Father-Son Duo 30 High School Voter Registration Workshop

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Your First Day of School Photos

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Sierra High 25th Anniversary Ceremony 34 Sierra High Suicide Prevention Walk

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Free ASL Classes

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Sierra High Faustina Rosas Memorial Fun Run

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Sunrise Kiwanis Pumpkin Carving

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Red, White, and Brew

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Parent Night Discussions Suicide Awareness

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MCPARLAND NAMED HIGH PERFORMING SCHOOL This summer George McParland Elementary School was named to the 2018 - 2019 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll for its high achievement in student success. The program is sponsored by the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence (CBEE), and is part of a national effort to identify higher-performing schools and districts that are improving student outcomes.

McParland is one of only 1,834 public schools in California to be recognized.

The 2018 - 2019 Honor Roll was developed by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP), a nonprofit that improves student outcomes through data and science.

Schools that are recognized on the Honor Roll have shown high levels of academic achevement, improvement, and a reduction in acheivement gaps between students.

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FOX 40 VISITS THE HORNETS’ NEST Shasta Hornets received a special visit from Fox 40’s meteorologist Adam Epstein. Mrs. Holloway’s 5th and 6th grade combo class prepared for his visit with signs, apparatus, and a welcome speech to ensure Adam felt right at home in the Hornet’s Nest.

Adam shared his knowledge of meteorology and introduced science in a friendly, relatable perspective. Students learned how and why water freezes, where rain comes from, why predicting the

weather contributes to safety, and how the climate differs from New York to California.

After the presentation, students lined up to ask for an autograph and a photo with Adam. Some students had an opportunity in front of the news camera speaking to what they’ve learned about meteorology.

Thank you, Adam, and Fox 40 for sharing your love of science, time and talents with Shasta Hornets.

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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTS AROUND THE DISTRICT George Komure Elementary had a great turnout at the

2019 Back to School Night. Thank you to all Komure students, staff, parents and community for making this a wonderful event and a awesome kickoff to the new school year. Go Coyotes!

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Golden West Elementary families were welcomed in the multipurpose room by Principal Mrs. Gates and Vice Principal Mrs. Hopper. Families visited a variety of informational booths including Give Every Child a Chance after school programing, Manteca Library, Boy Scouts, MUSD Nutrition Education, and Parent Café, while Principal Mrs. Gates shared information regarding Golden West’s Second Step and Every Day Matters programs. Teachers and students helped lead the school Mantra: Pride in yourself, Pride in your School and Pride in Everything you do. Families enjoyed visiting with each other and meeting their child’s teacher.

During the month of August, students and staff focused on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment stressing the three important rules: Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible. Golden West encourages students to always choose a positive attitude and to focus on a growth mind-set by adding the word YET when learning something new! The 2019-2020 academic year is off to a fantastic start!

French Camp Elementary celebrated the 2019-20 school year with its annual Back To School Night. Thank you to the French Camp community for coming out to support your AMAZING children. Thank you to the teachers who work their MAGIC with the students Welcome back French Camp!

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FIFTH ANNUAL MHS ALUMNI CONVERSATION For the fifth year in a row, a group of Manteca High School alumni have returned to their alma mater to share their college experiences with current Manteca High students.

Hosted by the College Prep Club, this event allows current students to learn about what college is like, what to prepare for, and hear a few former Manteca High School student’s success stories.

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This year, eight alumni representing Stanislaus State, University of California Davis, University of the Pacific, San Francisco State, George Fox University and Modesto Junior College fielded questions about admissions, selecting a major, preparing for college while in high school, and what happens after college. The hour and a half event took place in the new Library Learning Commons and was open to Manteca High students in all grade levels.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PHOTOS

OUR SUP. WEARS MORE THAN A SUIT

by The Community Outreach Team Our Superintendent, Dr. Clark Burke, is an actively serving military officer. When he is not dressed in slacks and a tie with colored fun socks, he is called away to wear his uniform to serve as Lieutenant Colonel Burke of the United States Army.

Burke’s progression into the military was slightly unconventional. Typically, the decision for a person to enlist takes place directly after high school graduation. In Burke’s case, he opted to enlist and become an officer after already having earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. He has served as Lieutenant Colonel for over two decades.

“I wanted to give back and be in service in more ways than one. Not only for my local community, but for my nation,” shared Burke.

Burke’s position in the U.S. Army

centers around logistics. He is currently based in Hawaii and works for an SDDC, which is a Surface Distribution Deployment Command. Burke described that their overall objective is to oversee military movement in the Pacific Theater including such places as Japan, Korea, and Australia to name a few.

Our Superintendent just returned from an assignment in Korea. As part of a larger team, Dr. Burke maintains political and military relationships and logistics. The Lt. Colonel serves as a battle captain in a multi-national joint forces command cell. These joint forces are made up of branches of all U.S. military and branches of Republic of Korea military.

“We run 24 hr. operations. The cell exercises operational plans and works with various government agencies to investigate operations of

the deployment, redeployment, and distribution of logistical ships and vessels from the seaport,” explained Burke.

“We look at current conditions within the country, establish procedures and build relations with partnering countries.

Our operational planning includes responding to national emergencies. For example, coordination of vessels and equipment for NEO operations (noncombatant evacuation operations), which is how to get civilians off the peninsula or aid humanitarian efforts if something bad were to happen.”

Burke is an expert in the field of service. He explained that, he does not see his service to our schools and his service to the military, as mutually exclusive. It is about helping, supporting, defending, and protecting people.

The military and school district are both their own microcosm.

They contain many aspects of a society including health care, food services, mechanical and maintenance projects, engineering plans, educational programs, transportation and human resources.

“The highly specialized training the government provides in leadership has afforded me the knowledge to strategically analyze, and the skills to mobilize available resources to meet specific objectives,” said Burke. “Whereas, the Military benefits from my ability to lead an organization with compassion and a people focus. This gives my military service purpose; I am working for people.”

Both agencies benefit from Burke’s experience in the other. To leverage strategies and learn from one to the other. Which gives him a different

perspective.

Our Superintendent understands, through a unique lens, the urgency, strategy, defense and preparation it takes to develop safety plans and respond in any case of emergency. Keeping students safe and supporting a safe feeling, both emotionally and physically, is a District Target, Vision, and Mission. When we say safety is our first priority, it is because it is at the core of our fundamental structure.

We have done our research and we are unable to find any other sitting Superintendent in the state of California that is also an actively serving officer. Dr. Burke is the leader of our schools and a trained leader in the U. S. Army, and we are really proud of that.

Thank you for your service to people, Dr. Burke.

LINCOLN RAIDERS KICK OFF PBIS! Lincoln Raiders kicked off the school year with a day full of PBIS, Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports, activities.

“Rolling out PBIS this year at Lincoln was a team effort,” expressed Lincoln Elementary Principal Randi Fowzer. “We knew that if this is who we are and how we expect our students to behave, we needed to kick off the year with a bang!”

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On August 9th, just a day after the first day of school, Lincoln students participated in a full day of rotations and activities focused around their mission to SAIL: safe, accountable, inclusive, leader.

expectations throughout. When serving both students and parents, all faculty remains consistent with SAIL expectations.

“We’re building the SAIL message into everything we do on our Fowzer shared that it was important campus,” explained Fowzer. to have each and every faculty “So, whether a student is in member involved in the roll out, kindergarten or in 8th grade, both non-teaching and teaching they know that the adults on this staff. This unifies the campus campus will support them in their and strengthens the message and success and their failures and

mistakes which are opportunities to learn from.”

SAIL defines school culture at Lincoln Elementary.

“It feels really good to be a Lincoln Raider, and you know it’s working when you have a conversation after school with a second grader and he shows concern for a student and his friend replies, ‘Now that’s being a leader!’”

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NEW REPAIR CENTER FOR STUDENT DEVICES On August 1st, MUSD’s Information Technology Department opened the doors to its new, in-house Technology Repair Center for student devices.

Information Technology Director Colby Clark explained that with 13,000 devices leaving Dell’s warranty by the end of the 2019/20 academic year, they knew they needed to develop a plan that addresses student device repairs.

“Our student devices have a 5-year life cycle,” said Clark. “When we purchase a new device, we purchase a 3-year warranty for that specific device. In years 1-3 of the life cycle, Dell performs repairs at the school site. Thus, we needed a plan to address years 4-5.”

To research, plan, and prepare for next steps, the Device Support Process Committee was formed comprised of Technology Support Specialists and IT Department staff. The committee helped to define some changes to current procedures, the creation of the operational workflow, and the criteria used to distinguish between minor and major level repairs.

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per year, per device. There are several cases where students drop a device or crack a screen, and we needed to come up with a solution to perform those repairs for devices that are still in warranty.”

In the research phase, the committee found that it was going to cost the District less to have an in-house repair center, utilizing parts from new and used devices, versus extending the Dell warranty for years 4-5 or outsourcing the repairs completely to a thirdparty company. Clark confirmed, “When weighing the options, the Technology Repair Center was a better decision for the District.”

“We hired a Technology Hardware Specialist, Garet Hofer, to work the Technology Repair Center,” shared Ron Mariano, Technology Support Supervisor. “He performs the Tier 2 repairs which are considered

major repairs. Tier 1 repairs are performed at the site by the Technology Support Specialists.”

Tools and resources have been provided to Technology Support Specialists to start the school year. Videos and support documentation were created and shared by the IT Department for all Tier 1 repairs. And if needed, an in-person training program is offered to Specialists who request additional repair training.

Mariano explained, “The committee established Tier 1 and 2 criteria based on complexity and the time associated with performing the repair. Anything that is less than 15 minutes is considered a Tier 1 and anything longer, is deemed a Tier 2. A flow chart plus guiding documents have been provided to our Specialists to determine what those repairs are.”

Communication between the Technology Support Specialist, at the school site, and the Technology Hardware Specialist, at the repair center, is done through an advanced ticketing system and data dashboard created

by Ben Cadile, Information Systems Supervisor. Student device repairs take precedence, so these tickets are escalated as needed.

“When a Tier 1 repair is needed, the Specialists request parts from the repair center. That part is then sent to the school site via interdistrict mail,” described Mariano.

“For Tier 2 repairs, the student device is sent to the repair center, also via inter-district mail, with boxes that that are pre-labeled and suited for transit.”

During a Tier 2 repair, the student is given a loaner device to use in the interim.

An important piece to this operation is inventory. Through IT’s data dashboard, Hofer can track the materials sent to sites as well as the parts used in the repair center. Through the ticketing system, he can plan for the materials needed, that he may not have in existing inventory.

The communication via the ticketing and data dashboard, contribute to a quicker device repair turnaround. The dashboard is monitored daily and provides IT with meaningful and measurable data discussed during leadership and committee meetings.

“We are also able to see how much each ticket [repair] is costing

the District,” said Clark. “We can track down all the way to a specific device. This is so we can determine if a single device has undergone several repairs that exceeds a threshold; we can deem that device unusable and remove it from circulation.”

You can find the Technology Repair Center at the MUSD District Office on the first floor, beside the IT Department. The

space was originally a conference room, but now is a safe and secured space intended solely for student device needs.

Utilizing the data captured and feedback from stakeholders, the Information Technology Department will continue the cycle of refinement to ensure all students have a fully functioning device.

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#iCANHELP FRESHMEN ASSEMBLY Sierra High School Generation Z is unlike any of its preceding generations. Members of Gen Z (born between 1995-2012) are growing up in culture where it is socially expected to live and be present in an online virtual world.

Technology today makes that possible. 98% of United States’ generation Z members own a smartphone, with instant access to every current event across the globe and an array of social forums with content that generates in real time.

Bing and Google are the world’s most expansive encyclopedias with search results that update by the second. This shift in culture has challenged the way children learn information. Because more times than not, Generation Z heard it first.

Social media is a powerful tool that can connect friends, family members, former classmates and like-minded people from around the world. As the proverb states, “with great power comes great responsibility.”

On August 13th, Sierra High School challenged their freshmen students to live and advocate for a positive online presence with the help of Matt Soeth, former educator and co-founder of #iCANHELP. Matt communicated that 40% of teens will turn to their friends for help with social media. #iCanHELP movement teaches students to be a part of the solution by taking positive action when interacting online.

Sierra High School Educator, Activities Director, and Leadership teacher Jared Rio organized the #iCANHELP freshmen assembly with the help of his leadership students. The leadership students assigned to this initiative include ASB President and Student Board Member Rupina Sanhu and Michaela Vitle, Carmen Beltran, Janelle Aguilar, Lela Schluer, and Palveen Cheema.

“We have conversed with Matt about how we can incorporate this program into our outreach initiatives,” Rio stated. “We will be sponsoring a Suicide Prevention Walk on September 7th and plan to work with #iCANHELP to address the impact of negative social media content.

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to ignite the festivities.

Sandhu introduces guest speaker Matt to the floor, “…Matt has traveled all over the U.S. and Canada talking to schools about social media and wellness […]

It is with great pleasure that we welcome Matt Soeth to Sierra High!”

“In addition, our ASB Vice President Arveen Birdi will lead a new program through Leadership called the Timberwolves Project.

As we collaborate with District and community members, we plan to utilize the resources that #ican/ willhelp campaign has to offer,” described Rio. The freshmen were welcomed with introductions of school administration, counselors, Sierra’s

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School Resource Officer, and freshmen class officers. Students were encouraged to explore avenues they can participate on campus such as: athletics, leadership, peer recourse, clubs and more. The spirited Wolfpack Commissioners performed a routine, called for cheers and chants, tossed free T-shirts into the stands, and invited the audience to the school’s first home football game with a tailgate

Through the presentation, Matt stressed one driving theme, “Who you are online is who you should be in real life. Who you are in real life, is who you should be online.” Matt explained how to use your best judgement when engaging on social platforms, how to identify fake news, and how to stay relevant and true to who you are. An important message he emphasized is, not to compare yourself to others online.

Importantly, Matt shared the dangers of a digital footprint. The online content you share creates

both a personal and professional portfolio. The brand you create online is your brand in real life.

Matt challenged the students to consider the comments they have made, the pictures they have shared, the pictures they didn’t post but shared from another profile; these are all of endorsements that speak to your personal and professional brand.

Our Sierra High School administration believes in being proactive rather than reactive,” stated Rio. “I hope students walk away with an understanding that a cellphone does not give anyone the right to say what they want, when they want. Actions have consequences.”

Cheema expressed, “He’s [Matt] great! He talks about real life situations. I liked the example shared involving the news reporter, she tweeted an inappropriate

message and she was fired because of it. Its real life— you can tweet whatever you feel like. She ruined her career by doing so.”

how they can lead by example on campus and why their leadership style is crucial to building school culture.

Sierra has implemented Matt’s message for the past 6-8 years, specially to incoming freshmen students.

“With 14 freshmen in Leadership this year, and their 450 freshmen classmates, it is ever so important to maintain the presence. We plan to include awareness days into the school year and continue to be an online supporter,” affirmed Rio. “We will show solidarity by wearing the #iCANHELP T-shirt throughout the year.”

“This [freshmen] is our target audience because the transition to high school is often overwhelming,” Jared shared. “New freshmen often look for acceptance in the wrong places and when they feel excluded, they tend to make poor choices.”

Vitle added, “They’re [freshmen] coming into a new environment.

They are meeting new people. This is our largest freshmen class, so we knew we had to make an impact.”

After the freshmen assembly, Beltran explained that Matt visits the Leadership classroom to speak with them personally about

While Millennials are known as the digital natives, Generation Z are the true digital innates. They do not know a world that isn’t digital and socializing in an alternate reality is a daily, hourly, and nearly instant expectation. Educators, administrators, and leadership at Sierra High, work together to educate and empower students to use social media positively.

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Visit mantecausd.net/studentboard to read the full interviews.

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Alejandra ArevaloMercado Weston Ranch High School Why did you accept the position as a Student Board Member?

I accepted the position as a Student Board Member to help build a positive image for my school. I hope to become more active in my community as I exercise my role on the board. In turn, my objective is to also encourage the students at Weston Ranch High School to be more involved in our community.

Have you chosen an educational or career pathway?

After high school, I would like to attend a 4-year university and study biology to become a biology college professor or a research biologist.

I would also like to do a lot of volunteer work in Africa and work with wild animals.

Julia M. Odom Lathrop High School What is your mantra?

My mantra is, “Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” We are constantly trying to find who we are, when in reality the best of what we are is constantly in the making.

We are learning to apply our day to day lessons to create the better person we all aspire to become.

What kind of impact do you want to have on your peers?

I believe that since I’ve grown as an individual, I’ve become more outspoken and assertive. I can show my peers that they’re just as capable as I am to become outspoken. Before, I used to let the fear of speaking up for myself drive away my goals and wants in life. However, taking charge and learning to conquer those fears, it has only allowed me to grow.

Rupina K. Sandhu

Brooklyn Clair Johnson

MaryAnn Bueno

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East Union High School

Manteca High School

What are your hobbies outside of school?

When I have free time after school or on the weekends, I love spending quality time with my close friends and going on small adventures with them. We each enjoy hiking and visiting to different beaches as well as exploring the beautiful city of San Francisco.

How do you participate on your school campus?

I have been a part of our school’s leadership program since freshmen year. I attend most of our schoolsponsored events and try to get more involvement from the student body. Aside from my position in leadership, I participate in many clubs on our campus including: Community Leaders of America, Hospital Heroes, Link Crew, Women Empowerment, and the California Scholarship Federation (CSF).

Why do you feel that it’s important for students to have a voice on the Board?

Students make up the majority of the people within MUSD and having a voice on the board allows for us, as student representatives, to be more aware of what goes on within the district and to learn how it affects us as students. Further, to explore ways we can improve on practices or policies.

Have you chosen an educational or career pathway?

To further my education, I plan on attending college in California in the fall of 2020. I recently decided that I would like to earn my Master’s degree in Public Administration to pursue a career in local government.

How do you participate on your school campus?

I have always had an active role on campus through my participation in athletics— I am a part of the golf, soccer and swimming team.

This year, I hold the student council position as ASB President, and I am also a member of many clubs on campus.

What is something that you’re looking forward to this year as you exercise your role on the Board?

I look forward to the opportunity to vote on various topics that may come up and building relationships with my fellow student board representatives.

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JOSHUA COWELL OPENING CEREMONY

Joshua Cowell Elementary kicked off their weekly

opening ceremony with student recognition, school announcements and a fun, minute-to-win-it game featuring students and staff.

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Shasta Junior High students held their Kick Off Spirit Rally Friday, August 16th. Seventh graders dressed in white and 8th garbed in all Black for a friendly competition to encourage school spirit. Teams competed against each other in several fun activites, and if the noise volume in the Hornets’ Nest was any type of indicator, we had a blast!

A huge Shasta Shout Out to our Jr. High Team for organizing and creating this terrific event.

SHASTA SHOWS SCHOOL SPIRIT! Shasta Hornet third grader, Andrea Arias (right) was the lucky winner of a cool new backpack loaded with school supplies!

Andrea is in Mrs. Owsley’s class, and her classmates were so happy for her as she proudly showed off her prize. When parents successfully completed the Online First Day Packet by

August 1, 2019, their children’s names were entered in a drawing and Andrea was our lucky and adorable winner. We wil be awarding another backpack full of school supplies to another lucky Hornet for student’s parents who successfully complete the OnLine Packet by August 15, 2019.

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NO SOUND BARRIERS

FOR BELLA STEELE Bella Steele, a junior at Sierra High School, is an exceptional horse rider. She has been riding horses for several years, and currently trains with Lori Clark at Liberty Riding Academy in Modesto.

Over the weekend of August 2425, Bella competed in an English horse show in Sacramento at Leone Equestrian. After two days of intense competition, Bella was awarded five Champion Awards, which is an extremely difficult and admirable accomplishment. To win one Champion award is a great feat, but to win five in one division is unheard of.

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Bella Steele is also deaf.

The ability to hear is a huge factor in any activity or sport. Bella gets no advantages and competes on an even playing field as other riders.

So, how did Bella overcome her personal challenges and become a Champion? Her answer mirrors the answer of any success story. Bella has committed years of hard work and dedication into something for which she has passion.

Coupled with a strong mentor and instructor, Lori Clark, who learned to sign over the years, and a strong family support system, Bella has achieved the unthinkable.

Bella Steele won five Champion Awards at Leone Equestrians 1. SAHJA (Sacramento Area Hunter Jumper Association) Medal Challenge 2. Leone Equestrian Series Pleasure Division 3. Leone Equestrian Series Equitation Division 4. SAHJA Championship Series Pleasure Division 5. SAHJA Championship Series Equitation Division

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LEGENDARY LANCERS DAY

By Peter Gale, EUHS Teacher

The school year began on a Thursday this year, so the EUHS leadership team saw an opportunity to do something special the second day of school—Legendary Lancers Day.

of the day for some shared fun.

But instead of a rally in the gym— where most students sit and watch from the bleachers—activities were provided for students in the gym and around the fields on campus.

Teachers were asked to explain what being a Legendary Lancer means to help set the tone for the year. A video and Kahoot about East Union were also available to share in class.

“It helps with student / teacher interaction,” said Activities Director Janaia Cano. “It’s nice to see that teachers can have fun and supervise activities as well.”

“My teachers made the day meaningful by playing ‘get to know you games,’” said Katelin Bean. “In advanced Theatre we discussed upcoming events and ways to make the year amazing.”

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spikeball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, or even playing with water balloons.

“Being able to roam around the school yard and do many activities was fun,” said Amanda Perry. “I was able to compete with my friends in spikeball, which was hilarious.”

But how did the students like the day?

Similarly, Cameron Torres commented, “It was a little bit more time to hang out with friends and an opportunity for more physical activity.”

“I liked how we did it the day after school started,” Nalee Canela said.

“It was a good way to start off the year.”

Of the students who responded to the survey, the most popular activities were cornhole, volleyball and the climbing wall.

Students could choose from basketball, a climbing wall, cornhole, frisbee golf, kickball,

Students were also asked what EUHS leadership could do to make the activity even better in the

future. Most students responded no changes are needed, but some asked to make it even longer because of the great time they had.

“Have it be longer,” said Andrea Patnaude. “Maybe a whole day.”

In reflecting how the activity rally went, PBIS committee member Lachysha Holloway commented, “This was a great pilot run. I know we will work on the things that didn’t work and excel at those that did work!”

A great way to kick off the year, EUHS Legendary Lancers day was something new that might just become a tradition.

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OVER 50 YEARS OF SERVICE FOR THIS FATHER-SON DUO Jon DeRoos is in his 20th year of service with Manteca Unified. He has worn many hats during his career including: English teacher, Head JV Basketball Coach, Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach, Activities Director, and currently, the English Language Development Coordinator at Weston Ranch High School.

On August 7, National Purple Heart Day, Mr. DeRoos made sure to commemorate his father, James, a Purple Heart medal recipient, by planning a surprise visit to his home.

Captain James William DeRoos earned the Purple Heart medal while serving in the United States Army from 1965-1971. The Purple Heart medal is presented to service members who have been wounded or killed as a result of enemy action while serving in the U.S. military.

After his service in the military, James taught at Calla High School for 33 years, before retiring in 2005.

In addition to the Purple Heart, he received several awards and medals including the Silver Star, four Bronze Stars, Air Medal, and Army Commendation Medal.

The 50 plus years of service with the District between the father-son duo, coupled with Captain Deroos’ impressive military career, illustrates a proudtobemusd community.

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HIGH SCHOOL VOTER REGISTRATION WORKSHOP

Students from Lathrop, Sierra, and Weston Ranch High Schools participated in a first ever, “MyVoterMyFurture” event hosted by League of Women’s Voters, San Joaquin Registrar of Voters, and San Joaquin Office of Education.

During the workshop, students learned how to register to vote and voiced why they plan to vote in the upcoming election.

California Education Code designates the last two weeks of April and September as High School Voter Education Weeks and authorizes schools to designate students as “voter outreach coordinators.”

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YOUR FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PHOTOS SHARED WITH US ON @PROUDTOBEMUSD

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SIERRA HIGH SCHOOL

25th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION CEREMONY

Sierra High School celebrated the start of its 25th anniversary with a school-wide commemoration ceremony on August 19th, at the Sierra High Football Stadium. In addition to the 1,400 students and Sierra High staff, Mr. Rick Arucan, the first Sierra High Principal, and Vern Gebhardt, the first Athletic Director, were also present at the ceremony.

The ceremony recognized several people including Assistant Principal Anthony Chapman, who was a part of the original graduating class, and several staff members who have served since the school’s inception.

The Sierra High School Athletic Boosters donated a bronze plaque branded with the 25 year anniversary logo, the names of the current Sierra High leadership team, and the names of the 25th anniversary committee.

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SUICIDE PREVENTION

FREE American Sign Language Classes For Families With Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children of All Ages

Connecting Families Together This FREE 10 week class will cover:

Basic ASL related to family, home, school, food, emotions, fingerspelling & numbers.

In addition, learn more about Deaf Culture, The Deaf Community and resources

SAT. 9/7 9:00 – 11:30 AM

SIERRA HIGH SCHOOL QUAD 1700 THOMAS STREET - MANTECA Type to enter text FREE EVENT FOR ALL AGES! NO PREREGISTRATION! WALK IN SUPPORT OF SUICIDE PREVENTION. RESOURCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE! FFA LUNCH AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.

A Parent Night Panel Discussion on the Topic of Youth Suicide Monday, September 9th at 7:00 PM in the Sierra High Library.

QUESTIONS? EMAIL JRIO@MUSD.NET

available to you and your Child.

Classes co-led by a

PODA (Parent of Deaf Adult) & CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) & A Host of Volunteers!

Spanish Interpreter available!

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

Wednesdays 6:30-7:30PM September 11, 18, 25 October 2, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20 December 4 Wentworth Education Center

2707 Transworld Dr Stockton CA

WE would like to invite you and your family to come join our weekly class, where we can teach you basic ASL as an added way to communicate with your Deaf Child. Come connect with

other families, encourage one another and learn in a fun and safe environment.

Please RSVP that you will be joining us so we can prepare for our first class! You can email Melinda Wilson at melnboyzzz@gmail.com or you can send this bottom portion with

your child to school by September 9, 2019.

Name_________________________________________________________ How many attending: Adults____________ Children___________________

School your Son or Daughter Attends________________________________

6th Annual Sierra High School FAUSTINA ROSAS MEMORIAL 5k Fun Run Saturday, October 5, 2019 Race-Day Registration/Packet Pick up: 7:00 a.m.

5k Run: 8:00 a.m.

Awards: 9:00 a.m.

Run starts and finishes at Sierra High School.

Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in the following Male & Female groups: 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ $20.00 Registration (Shirt guaranteed IF registration is received by September 17, 2019) $25.00 after September 17, 2019 Registration includes: T-shirt, post-race food, water For more information, please email Anne Marie Shaw at ashaw@musd.net _________________________________________________________________________________________ SHS 5k Fun Run Registration Form One form per person Community Mail or Hand Deliver to: Anne Marie Shaw, Sierra High School, 1700 Thomas Street, Manteca, CA 95337

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September is National

Suicide Awareness Month Join us for a

Parent Night Panel Discussion on the topic of

Youth Suicide Awareness Visit mantecausd.net/aware to learn about your school’s Parent Night