Vol. 52, No.32
Serving the San Gabriel Valley Since 1966
August 20, 2014
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Summer Bridge Program Provides Language and Literacy Education by Michelle Earle El Monte
Several of Mountain View School District’s youngest students got a jump start on the school year as they participated in the SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) Summer Bridge Program. Designed for English language learners, SEAL is a comprehensive model of intensive, enriched language and literacy education for students in preschool through third grade. The 10-day summer
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program, geared for Kindergarten and first grade students provided exceptional learning opportunities. Teachers utilized thematic units of instruction focusing on insects and the ocean as they implemented Common Core and English Language Development standards to develop the students’ language and literacy skills. Designed to be “alive with language” the SEAL classrooms were buzzing with conversations as teachers engaged the students to talk about what they were learning, ask questions, and predict and wonder about their world. MVSD’s SEAL teachers received training in the program and use rich, expressive language to create an environment where academic vocabulary comes to life. The classrooms were vibrant with studentproduced work adorning the walls.
The curious young students had fun developing their skills while they studied bees, ladybugs, dragon flies, marine life, oceans, and more. “Ladybugs have a head, thorax, abdomen, wings and compound eyes,” shared a
kindergartner in Mrs. Roabout octopus, rainbow fish, driguez’s class at Cogswell crabs, the ocean animals’ School. “It was fun learning food chain and much more. about the ladybugs and other “The Summer Bridge Proinsects.” gram has been wonderful,” In another classroom stusaid teacher, Elsa Perini. dents were studying marine “The kids are wonderful and life and engaged in collabthe program is really good orative conversations Bridge Program continued on page 10
American Legion Auxiliary hosts speakers from Girls State and California Convention by Christine Santana San Gabriel Valley
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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 247 had Girls State Representatives, Emily Zheng from Arcadia High School, Arianna French from San Marino High School and Hattie Xu from Gabriellino High School speak on their experiences at their monthly meeting last Wednesday night at the American Legion Post 247. Sandy Houseknecht spoke about California Convention. “I really enjoyed Girls State, I met a lot of people I thought I would never meet.” said Emily Zheng. Girls State was held at McKenna/Claremont College this year. It is a week long camp held once a year where girls live in “cities” within the dormitory. Girls join others from around the state and “unite as a common voice.” said
Hattie Xu. ALA Girls State develops leadership skills, confidence and an action-based understanding of the government process. “I am really glad I went and I am thankful for the opportunity” Arianna French stated in her speech. Sandy Houseknecht reported on California Convention. It was the 95th annual Department of California Convention and was held in Santa Clara, Ca earlier this summer. The purpose was electing officers and receiving committee reports.”It was a simple and nice installation.” Sandy said. The 2013- 2014 Memorial Service was also held during the convention to honor those who have serviced. Sandy said it was requested to wear all white. American Legion Auxiliary sponsored these represen-
tatives to attend Girls State and the CA convention. ALA is the largest women’s patriotic service organization in the world, the Auxiliary’s membership is around 800,000. With 9,500 units in the United States, members are fiercely dedicated to serving, helping and meeting the needs of veterans, their families and their communities. Your local chapter in Arcadia is located 615 E. Live Oak Ave., Arcadia CA 91006 (626) 445-4822. If you have a special person in active military duty, a wounded warrior or a veteran that would appreciate a thank you card or care package please provide the name of the person, mailing address and specify in which war(s) they served to: Email the information to funniflower@yahoo.com
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