Summer - District Newsletter

ISSUE 11 | “SUMMER EDITION“ DISTRICT NEWSLETTER 1

SUMMER
EDITION!!

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SUPERINTENDENT MESSAGE

Martha Martinez, Where has the summer gone? I do not believe that the old
Superintendent cliché “those lazy summer days” exist anymore. Though
school ended June 2nd many of our teachers, classified
TABLE OF CONTENTS instructional staff and administrators were busy attending
learning opportunities throughout the month of June.
Summer School Around SCESD ...... 4
NASA Academy .................................... 7 Our summer school programs were in full swing throughout
Summer Migrant Program ................ 8 June/July at Natividad, University Park, Hartnell Satellite
Summer Maintenance .........................9 Campus, El Gabilan, Boronda Meadows and Sherwood.
SCESD & Cowboy Poetry .................. 10 Meanwhile, our maintenance crew worked diligently to
ensure our facilities are ready for the start of the 2017-18
school year.

In July, many dedicated staff members spent long days vol-
unteering at their school’s Fireworks booths. By mid-July, the
Rodeo hit our town with Cowboy Poetry, parades, festivities
and events. I marvel at the spirit of volunteerism as I encoun-
tered many of our SCESD family at the various events. We
are true community contributors, which makes Salinas a great
place for all.

In the flurry of all these activities I was able to take a short
vacation. I spent a week with my daughter and grandkids
driving across New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and California
enjoying the beauty and wonders of the southwest.

My hopes are that you, too, enjoyed the long summer days,
spent quality time with your family and are ready for all that
2017-18 school year has to offer.
Warmest Regards,

ON THE COVER
Students huddle
together for a quick
photo at Roosevelt

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SUMMER SCHOOL

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SUMMER SCHOOL

Extended Learning
through Innovative Instruction

BY ELIZABETH LOPEZ

Over 800 students stayed busy this summer with academic and enrichment programs at our schools.
Students in need of extended learning were invited to participate. Summer programs were offered at
Natividad, University Park and El Gabilan.

Natividad and University Park had a four-week, (5 days per week) program that included Kinder Bridge,
Jump into English (JIE), Jump into Math (JIM), Elevate Math and a variety of engaging enrichment programs.
El Gabilan held a five-week (4 days per week) program that focused on English Language Development,
Math and Science integrated with a variety of Project Based Leaning activities.

Kinder Bridge JIM Program JIE Program

The Kinder Bridge program was a The JIM program utilized one The JIE program offered English
two-week session with an average credentialed teacher and one Language Arts (ELA) and English
of 22 students enrolled in each para-instructor per 25 students Language Development (ELD)
class. It was their first experience in and used Jump Into Math curric- instruction to English learners. An-
a school setting. Students worked ulum. Students developed math droid tablets were provided for all
on sharing, following instructions, vocabulary through the use of students and were preloaded with
counting numbers and identifying android tablet applications. ELA and ELD applications used to
basic shapes and colors. enhance instruction.

Elevate Math

Elevate Math targeted students that are
“Nearly Meeting Standards” on the Smarter
Balanced Assessment (2016-17 SBAC) results.
Instruction incorporated technology and
collaborative learning experiences.
Students developed a better understanding
of critical math skills needed for later
success in middle school.

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SUMMER SCHOOL

Enrichment
Programs

Our enrichment programs included
Royal Kings Academy, Artistic Video
Intuitive Illustrated Object (AVIIO)
and Arts Council of Monterey County.
Students gained experience with digital
painting, imaging software and created
art through dance and art projects.

Special Education

Our Special Education Department offered Ex-
tended School Year (ESY) to approximately 70
special education students at University Park. ESY
is provided to students that are likely to lose criti-
cal skills during the lengthy summer break. These
students were able to continue to work on their
primary skills in Language Arts, Math, and Writ-
ing. They also received services from our speech
therapist, occupational therapist and behavioral
specialist. Many of the students had an oppor-
tunity to mainstream with their general educa-
tion peers in enrichment activities such as music,
dance, and art as well as participate in Jump into
Math and Jump into English.

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NASA

Summer NASA Academy

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MIGRANT

Migrant Summer Program

BY MARY PRITCHARD

Over 400 migrant students ages 3 to entering 6th Kiddie Kapers Parade Academy
grade participated in Migrant Education Summer
Programs: Younger students learn dances and perform with
mentor middle school and high school students in
Inspiration Through The Arts the annual Kiddie Kaper parade.

Students participated in literacy integrated math les- Continuous Learning Program
sons while exploring many varieties of visual and per-
forming arts. At the end of the program, the students A home based program that provides migrant stu-
showcased their work for one another. dents not attending site based programs access to
literacy and math materials as well as the support of a
Camp Jones Gulch certificated teacher.

Students participated in a residential outdoor educa- Parents also participated in Migrant Education
tion program that integrated instruction in leadership Summer Programs:
and decision making skills.
Computer Literacy and English
Explore the World Language Development

Students looked at the world from various perspec- Parent learn basic computer literacy skills, develop
tives. The program combined district teaching staff their literacy and English skills as well as strategies to
working with teaching artist and Bi-national teachers support their children.
visiting from Mexico. Students shared their accom-
plishments with parents during two evening showcas- Binational Parent Program
es.
Parents explored the history and roots of the Día de
Escuelita Preschool Program los Muertos celebration. The teachers from Oaxaca
and Guanajuato
Our developmental preschool and pre-kinder pro-
gram where young students explore, create, discover Junior Otters CSUMB
and share. Hartnell ECE students observe and docu- Parent Conference
ment the children’s progress.
Parents had the opportunity to participate in the 3
Junior Otters at CSUMB workshops as well as watch their children perform
and also learn about CSUMB.
A STEAM based program that takes place on the
CSUMB campus.

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MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

SCESD’S Maintenance Department
Stays Busy During the Summer

BY DARREN FORT

Laurel Wood Elementary

The District is correcting a few A.D.A.
(American Disability Act) Path-of-
travel areas. This will make the site
compliant with the current State
law. The District is also adding some
fencing to secure the lunch eating
area under the solar panels. Plus,
new benches and planter boxes will
be added to give the area a fresh
look.

Kammann Elementary Sherwood Elementary

The District is replacing a very ancient intercom The District is installing a new access controlled door-
system at Kammann School. The previous intercom way. This will allow the office to control who is enter-
system had been in service since the start of the ing the school during instructional time. This is part
1993 School year. The new Shor-Tel VOIP intercom of the continuing commitment SCESD has to provide
system is a welcome addition to Kammann School. security / access control to it’s campuses.
It will manage the bell schedules, the outside phone
system, and the internal intercom system too. The The front end planter boxes is a continuation from
District is very excited to roll this system out, and the previous school year to spruce up the front en-
looks forward to upgrading the rest of the intercom trance area of the campus.
systems in the future.
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COWBOY POETRY 2017

Salinas City Volunteers Partcipate
in Cowboy Poetry Parade and Fundraiser

SCESD Classified Staff lends a hand in
decorating Sherwood hall for the event.

Lydia and Clem, Co-Chairs of Cowboy Poetry, right before the Rosie and Joe Sanchez, CSEA Leadership, faithful volunteers to
start of their big event! ensure Cowboy Poetry was a whopping success.

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SCHOOL, CLIMATE AND CULTURE

STAY INFORMED, EVEN ON THE GO.
www.salinascityesd.org

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“STUDENTS ARE THE
FOCUS OF OUR WORK”

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