Community Partenrships

Film Camp Red Carpet Premiere

In partnership with North Bay Regional Center, SCOE hosted Inclusion Films’ summer film camp. Founded by veteran filmmaker Joey Travolta, Inclusion Films’ short film camps teach teens and young adults with developmental disabilities the principles of filmmaking. The program encourages communication, confidence, collaboration, and independence through acting and digital filmmaking.

To celebrate the success of our young filmmakers, SCOE hosted a red-carpet film premiere at the Vacaville Performing Arts Theater. The day started with a kickoff breakfast and live broadcasts from Good Day Sacramento. Donors provided hair, makeup, and gowns or tuxedos for students, and limousine buses brought students to the red carpet, where 500 family and friends were waiting to cheer their entrance.

The much-anticipated film, The Bizarre Zone, played on the theater screen. The film featured all 58 students, behind the scenes footage, and the short films that the students created at camp. The evening was a magical experience for our young adults and their families. Moreover, film camp and the film premiere gave students an outlet for creativity, friendship, independence, and also recognized them as invaluable members of our Solano community.

SPECIAL THANKS

OUR DONORS

Soroptimist International- Vacaville & Twilight Clubs, On Stage Vacaville, Dutch Bros Coffee- Fairfield, NorthBay Healthcare- Fairfield, Straight or Knot- Fairfield, Savers Thrift Superstore- Vacaville, Men’s Wearhouse,- Fairfield , Five Star Limo- Vacaville

TO OUR PARTNERS

Futures Explored, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District– WorkAbility I, Vallejo City Unified School District – EmployAbility

The Bizarre Zone

Honoring Veterans with Operation Recognition

Solano County Office of Education annually hosts Operation Recognition, granting retroactive & posthumous high school diplomas to veterans who served in the Korean War, Vietnam War, or World War II, and JapaneseAmericans relocated to internment camps during World War II. SCOE honored veterans Earl Geske, Luther Hendricks, David Henry, Sylvester Hood, Willie Hunt, James Moises, John Updegraff, Leroy Wallace, John West, and Mack West with retroactive or posthumous diplomas that were not obtained due to military service. There was not a dry eye in the house, as we celebrated the patriotism and service of these amazing men.

Robo Surprises for Girls In Robotics

The Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) in partnership with Vacaville Unified School District (VUSD) and UC Davis ComputingScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math (C-STEM) piloted a free virtual Girls in Robotics Leadership (GIRL) camp to middle school girls on June 8-12, 2020. Despite the pandemic, SCOE and VUSD were able to provide the students the opportunity to learn leadership and STEM concepts through a fun and exciting robotics-based curriculum. The camp culminated with impressive student video presentations and celebration with parents and community members via zoom.

Organizations interested in sponsoring can contact Lilibeth Pinpin, Director of Innovative Programs and Student Success, at lpinpin@solanocoe.net or (707) 399-4439.

Inspire Mentorship Program with Travis Air Force Base

SCOE Golden Hills Fairfield partnered with Travis AFB to participate in the Inspire program. Inspire gave students the opportunity to receive mentorship from Travis airmen and women on a monthly basis. SCOE appreciated the collaboration and the guidance, education, and inspiration provided to students. Ultimately, the Inspire program was a champion for the entire student body.