Vol. 51, No.12
Serving the San Gabriel Valley Since 1966
March 20, 2013
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El Monte's Mountain View School District GATE Legacy Runner Runs Students Explore Art, ASICS LA Marathon 2013 El Monte
photo: Vincent McMillen
El Monte
Science and Anatomy
Thanks to a great partnership between the Mountain View School District (MVSD) and the Youth Science Center, 85 GATE (Gifted And Talented Education) students from MVSD have spent the past three Saturdays engaged in art, science and anatomy during the Spring GATE Institute. Students are able to gain educational enrichment by participating in the institutes. Eager to enhance their skills and showcase their passion for learning, the participants didn’t mind spending their Saturdays in school. Helping the students explore Astrobi-
ology is Dr. Richard Shope, a professor at U.C. Irvine and research consultant for JPL who introduced the students to the study of planetary elements and their physiological differences. Mrs. Cati Garcia, YSC instructor, is teaching “From Head to Toe” a class on Human Anatomy and Anthony Tanaka is providing instruction in web design where students have the opportunity to create a website using the latest techniques and software in graphic designing. Local renowned artist and MVSD employee, Dolores Haro is teaching “Principles of Art” and providing students the
by Michele Earle
basic techniques of lead art and water colors. “Our collaboration with the Youth Science Center has provided our students with excellent learning opportunities for several years,” said Darin De Knikker, MVSD’s Director of Student Support Services. “We are grateful to be able to partner with the Youth Science Center and bring such wonderful educational enrichment to our students and engage them in hands-on learning in different subject areas from their regular instructional day.”
photo: Dr. Richard Shope, UC Irvine professor and research consultant for JPL, shows Mountain View School District Board of Education president, Patsy Sutley some of the work the students participating in the GATE Institute are doing in his Astrobiology class.
On March 17,2013 Vincent McMillen, BIB# 10191, long time resident of El Monte, finished the 28th LA Marathon. He has finished all 28 LA Marathons and is one of 182 Legacy Runners. The ASICS LA Marathon Legacy Runners have completed every single ASICS LA Marathon since the first race in 1986 and strive to continue their streak with the 28th anniversary race. These
185 runners have shown commendable, unbridled commitment to the sport of running and have great stories to show for it.
Oak Student Wins Los Angeles Lakers’ Freedom Contest Temple City
Agnes Mok, an eighth grade student at Oak Avenue Intermediate School, is one of only five winners of the Los Angeles Lakers 7th Annual “Freedom Through My Eyes” Art and Essay Contest. Agnes’ winning essay is entitled “Proud to be an American” and the Temple City Unified School District is indeed proud of her! She and a parent will fly to
by Lynne Burkardt
Washington, D.C. to explore our Nation’s famous monuments and museums! Additionally, Agnes will also be invited to attend the Lakers home game on Friday, April 12 where she will be recognized prior to the game and her artwork and essay will be displayed on the main concourse. Each year this contest is made available to middle
school students throughout Los Angeles County. For the past several years, Oak’s academic counselor, Donna Cleman, has encouraged students to apply. Agnes is, in fact, Oak’s second winner. Michelle Tang was honored three years ago at a noontime assembly featuring several of the Laker Girls.
Agnes Mok, an eighth grade student at Oak Avenue Intermediate School