Pi Day Piques Campus Curiosity, 900+ Students Attend RAMS’ New Football Coach

(Above) A VVC student takes a moment out of their day to enjoy some delicious pie (no pun intended) and a slice of pizza. All food items served on March 14 had a circular and roundlike theme. (Photo by Andrew Caravella) of pizza, pie, and papusas, which were a big hit among the attendees. Students savored the unique flavors and appreciated the diversity in the cuisine. The event was organized by VVC Math professor Ahn Weis in collaboration with the Associated Student Body.

Victor Valley College celebrated the famous mathematical constant, Pi or π, with a fun-filled event at its ATC building. The March 14th, 2023 event saw over 900 hundred students including staff and faculty from around the campus being served an array of delicious treats, including pizza, pie, and papusas.

Weis expressed her delight about the success of the event, saying, “It was wonderful to see students from all over the campus coming out to join the Pi Day celebration. It’s great to see the students embrace math and have fun while doing it.”

VVC Athletics Director Artie Allen has announced the department’s newest addition: Rams’ Football Head Coach David Slover.

Coach Slover comes to the Victor Valley from Chaffey College where he dedicated seven seasons on the coaching staff, five as defensive coordinator. In total, Slover has 12 seasons in the profession.

Slover played at Fullerton College as well as Western New Mexico University (WNMU). After graduating with a degree in Kinesiology with a minor in coaching, Slover was immediately offered a job at his Alma Mater, WNMU.

Furthermore, in 2015 Slover also earned a Master of Arts in Education and Educational Leadership.

Pi Day is celebrated globally on March 14th, which represents the first three digits of Pi, 3.14. Victor Valley College honored the mathematical holiday by organizing a vibrant celebration that included math some math puzzles, trivia, and interactive activities. Students from different departments engage in mathematical puzzles, good company and enjoyed the free food.

The celebration featured a delightful selection

“Education is the path towards unlocking our fullest potential, and at Victor Valley College, we are committed to providing our students with the tools and resources they need to achieve their academic and career goals. We call it Student Success,” said Dr. Daniel Walden Ph. D., president of Victor Valley College. The Pi Day celebration at Victor Valley College went above and beyond to create a memorable event that brought students together and reminded them of the importance of mathematics in our everyday lives.

Outside of Coaching, Slover has served as an adjunct professor at Western New Mexico University and at Chaffey College. His goal is to now do the very same here at VVC, teaching in the kinesiology and athletics department.

Coach Slover resides in Brea, California with his wife Valerie and their three children Joseph, Jacob, and Joshua.

“We look forward to seeing his success with our RAMS football team in the upcoming 22-23 season,” said Artie Allen.

Week of the Young Child to Recognize Young Children & Families

Several activities will be taking place between April 3 - April 6, 2023 to celebrate our youngest learners and embrace our inner child

A week long celebration of young children is going on at VVC in an effort to support early childhood development.

Week of the Young Child has become an annual celebration which focuses public attention on the needs of young children and their families. The week is said to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.

The week was first started by NAEYC back in 1971, recognizing that the early childhood years (birth through age 8) lay the foundation for children’s success in school and later life.

What’s happening at VVC to celebrate?

The Child Development Center located in Building 12 will be having numerous activities taking place throughout the week.

On Monday, April 3, it’s “Sensory Play Day.” Infants and toddlers enjoy the exploration of their senses. Participants can hang out in the Rose water garden where they can immerse themselves in soils, use small rakes, plant flowers, or use shovels. There will also be a water play bin and cool Whip bin, because what kid doesn’t like to get messy? Participants will also get an opportunity to make their own own sensory (ziplock bag) hair gel, pom poms, feathers.

On Tuesday, April 4, it’s “Colors of Nature.” Participants will be able to get involved in “Discovery Arts.” Organizers at the Child Development Center say that activities will include painting with leaves & pinecones. There will also be an opportunity for facepainting, tree rub, individual collab art, decorating boxes, wet chalk, and crushed flower paint. Painting tools will be provided to help create patterns and textures.

On Wednesday, April 5, it’s “Let’s Move.” Activities will circle around fitness. The center’s staff will be providing an obstacle course as well as hula hoops, tunnels, animal acting/movement mats, bean bag toss, balance beams, and basketball. Those wanting to take a slower approach to fitness can participate in yoga. Participants will also get a chance to take home a handout and/or make their own bean bags (white beans).

And on Thursday, April 6, it’s “Discoveries Afoot.” The fun doesn’t stop as the center immerses participants in silence and social study -related activities. Some of the funlearning will include a petting farm, scavenger hunt (children can make their own map) and a take home project where children can leave with an “Oobleck” (ziplock bags) and/or

The VVC Child Development Lab is an early education and teaching learning laboratory serving student families at Victor Valley College & community. The center serves children ages 18 months to 5 years. Since 1974, the center has served as a model for best practices in early childhood education for children, families, students, faculty, and the community.

VVC Child Development Program Director

Annette Franquez says the “first 5 years of a child’s life are so important, and a nurturing childcare plays a vital role,” that’s why the Child Development Center provides a rich, social, supportive, play-based atmosphere for young children and a structured learning environment for VVC students, the next generation of childcare professionals.

A Child Development background can open the doors to numerous career opportunities. An Associate Degree in Child Development provides the knowledge and skills needed to become a preschool teacher and transfer to a four year university to explore additional career opportunities which include; Site Supervisor for Early Childhood programs, Elementary School Teacher, Child Life Specialists, Curriculum Specialist/Coordinators and Early Intervention/Special Education professionals.

The award-winning program was selected as The Best in the High Desert in 2022 and we are rated as a 5 star child care facility by the county of San Bernardino. Our goal for 2023, is to become Nationally Accredited by the Association for the Education of Young Children. CDC Staff share a common commitment, to promote, build awareness, and help create a quality program that fosters a developmentally age-appropriate best practices for young children and their families throughout the High Desert.