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Superintendent's Monthly Article: Musical Production Season 2012
News of Districtwide Interest
How many times have you been asked, “What does Visalia have to offer that other communities don’t?” Well, that is a good question; and I have found myself with answers that range from a Friday night dinner downtown to great high school sporting events. An answer that is always on my list is our outstanding high school musical productions. I am always amazed by the talent we have in our... more info


Redwood High School Presents 'The Music Man'
News of Districtwide Interest
The Music Man is coming back to Visalia!  Redwood High School is proud to present its 54th annual all-school show on February 9, 10, and 11 at 7 p.m. with a special matinee at 2 p.m. on February 11.  There will be sign language interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing at this matinee.  Also, there will be a dinner show on February 11 at 6 p.m. in the courtyard between the L.J.... more info


Yearbooks are on sale Tuesdays and Thursdays
Green Acres Middle School
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Yearbooks are on sale Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch in the Murphy Center and are also available online at jostensyearbooks.com The cost for a full coverage hard cover book is $32. The cost for a student photo book soft cover is $12. Don't miss out on ordering your book during this Fall Sale since the price of the book will increase after winter break!


Spring Pictures
Mountain View Elementary School
Feb. 24.  Pre-pay only.  Be looking for the envelopes to come home with your student.


RHS MUSICAL
Redwood High School
THE MUSIC MAN IS COMING!  Redwood's 54th annual musical will be held February 9th, 10th and 11th at 7:00 p.m. and February 11th at 2:00 p.m. at the LJ Williams Theater.  Tickets are available at the Finance Center, Link's, Ashoori's Jewelers, The Ruby Slipper PAA, Town Center Pharmacy, and at Functional Fitness.  Tickets are $10.  We will be having our own Heather Lemon... more info


REDWOOD INTERACTORS
Redwood High School
Redwood Interactors:  If you signed up for a T-shirt from Interact Club, please bring the payment to Room 23P this week.  We need to know the exact number of T-shirts for the order.  Deadline is Tuesday February 14th.


SENIORS ONLY: CSF LIFETIME & POTENTIAL LIFETIME MEMBERS
Redwood High School
A MANDATORY meeting is planned for Wednesday February 15th in Room 17P at 12:40 p.m. to discuss the YMCA luncheon, graduation procedures, and other important senior info!  DO NOT MISS THIS MEETING!  Seniors who do not attend this meeting may miss out on the YMCA luncheon and important grad information!  See you there!  If you are not sure of your lifetime membership status,... more info


Talent Show Auditions
Mountain View Elementary School
Auditions are scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 7 in the cafeteria, starting at 3:15 pm.  Each student is given an audition time.  Please wait in the lobby of the office until you are called in to audition.  Bring everything you need and good luck!  Teachers Mr Medeiros and Mrs Hardin are who to contact with questions.


CAHSEE TESTING
Redwood High School
CAHSEE TESTING will take place for 10th graders and 12th graders who have not passed one or both sections.  February 7th and 8th.  All current 9th, 11th, 12th graders who have passed the CAHSEE should report to school at 12:14 p.m. for classes.


RHS Teacher and Staff Appreciation Brunch
Redwood High School
The annual Teacher and Staff Appreciation Brunch has been set for Friday, February 10th.  Redwood PTSA is in need of both food and monetary donations.  The monetary donations will be used for paper goods and any other items that are still needed.  Also, any student members of PTSA that would like to participate are encouraged to help with the set up or by providing food... more info


RHS Teacher and Staff Appreciation Brunch
Redwood High School
The annual Teacher and Staff Appreciation Brunch has been set for Friday, February 10th.  Redwood PTSA is in need of both food and monetary donations.  The monetary donations will be used for paper goods and any other items that are still needed.  Also, any student members of PTSA that would like to participate are encouraged to help with the set up or by providing food... more info


Website survey
El Diamante High School
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Alma Mater Video
El Diamante High School
Watch the Alma Mater video here! Click for video


Congratulations to the Mt. Whitney Wrestling Team
Mt. Whitney High School
 for defeating Redwood last night 44 to 27.  Scoring big wins for the Pioneers was Andrew Carter, Eric Vandell-Little, Jason Zecchni, Jaime Galvan, Grant Morris, Isaiah Aceves, Dawuud Davis, andRichard DeSantos.  Great win Pioneers!


Congratulations to the Varsity boys soccer team
Mt. Whitney High School
 who kept pace with first-place Golden West by defeating Lemoore 3-1 yesterday.  Memo Deniz led the way as he helped account for all three goals.  Deniz scored in the third and sixth minutes and dished out an assist to Jordan Hayward in the 15 mintue.  Ricardo Noguera had one assist for the Pioneers.  Adrian De La Torre had 3 saves in goal.  The boys are now 6-1-2 in... more info


PTA Meeting
Mountain View Elementary School
Come join us Feb. 27 at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria.  We welcome more parents to be involved and offer their ideas and help.


School Site Council Meeting
Mountain View Elementary School
Feb. 27 at 5:30 pm.


Famous Historical American Spirit Day
Mountain View Elementary School
Friday, Feb. 7, Spirit Day is Famous Historical American Day.  Who do you admire?  Abraham Lincoln?  Betsy Ross?  Martin Luther King?  Choose someone and dress like that person.


January's Comets of the Month!
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
Teacher Comets of the Month  Personal Acheivement Kindergarten               Alburn Destinee Villarreal Isaiah Rivera Vincent Lozano Leal Mishal Khan Genesis Loza Juliet Prosser Perez Bella Villareal Ashton Reid Isaac Feleay Powell Gesaile Towne Scott Lindbeck Sara Madrid 1st Grade     ... more info


January's Perfect Attendance Drawing Winners!
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
January's  Perfect Attendance Drawing Winners Mrs. Perez - Nayah Rios Mrs. Ferguson - Spring Warford Mrs. Reddell - Juana Hernandez Mrs. Malone - Idabella Trujillo Mrs. Tucker - Zack Alvarez Mrs. Cochran - Susana Bailor And the classrooms with the highest attendance percentage - Mrs. Hunnicutt and Mrs. Yandell Congratulations to everyone!


ELAC Meeting
Mountain View Elementary School
Our meeting is Feb. 21 at 5:30 pm.  We hope to see you there!


MW family has lost another
Mt. Whitney High School
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Cross Country Coach, Doug Rudolf, passed away last week.  Services will be Feb. 3rd at 1:30 pm at St. Mary's Church.  At 5:30 p.m., there will be a candlelight walk at Mooney Grove Park. Those who attend will walk the final half-mile of the cross country course.


January 24, 2012, Board Meeting Highlights
News of Districtwide Interest
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Spirit 88.9 Radio Station is honored.
The following topics were items on the January 24, 2012, Board Meeting agenda:                   COMMUNITY PARTNERS RECOGNITION:  RADIO STATION “SPIRIT 88.9 FM”The Board recognized and honored the staff, listeners, and volunteers of radio station “Spirit 88.9 FM” for donating their time and services in... more info


Cash for College Night
El Diamante High School
CASH FOR COLLEGE/F.A.F.S.A. NIGHT Seniors: attend for a chance to win a $1000 scholarship and instant door prizes* *Some restrictions may apply   SENIORS ONLY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDHS LIBRARY   Students must sign up in the Student Services to hold a place for a session at this event: Session 1: 5:00 – 5:50 pm English ... more info


PIQE
El Diamante High School
The Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) is coming the EDHS!   PIQE is a 9-week parent involvement program to parents/guardians of our students.  These session will meet weekly starting on Thursday, February 2 @ 6:00 pm in the library. There is no cost to parents or guardians for these workshops.  Additionally, free childcare will be provided.... more info


CAHSEE Census
El Diamante High School
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE):  On Tuesday and Wednesday, February 7 and 8 the CA High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) will be administered to all 10thgraders and any 12th graders who have not passed one or both sections of the exam. Classes begin at 12:10 for all 9th, all 11th, and the 12th graders who have passed both... more info


Redwood Robotics
Redwood High School
Robotics Rock Redwood once again.  Anyone interested in attending Summit Charter Collegiate Academy in Porterville on February 4th can come and visit Mr. Post in Room 89.  This is huge opportunity to showcase what Redwood has up against one of the best schools in the state of California.


CAHSEE Schedule
Mt. Whitney High School
Next Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 7 and 8th, Mt. Whitney will be on a testing schedule because of the California High School Exit Exam.All  10th-grade students and a few 12th-grade students will take this important test. The test takers will need to show up at 8:30am for the exam. For all other students school will start at 12:00.  Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 Wednesday, Feb. 8,... more info


Information Regarding 8th Grade Student Registration for Golden West High School
Valley Oak Middle School
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Use the links below to view important information, dates, and timelines regarding current Valley Oak 8th grade students enrolling at Golden West High School as Freshman next year. ...more info


Walk-a-thon to benefit the Scott Nelson Memorial Scoreboard
Mt. Whitney High School
In an effort to raise money, students will be holding a walk-a-thon Saturday, February 4th at 10:00 am at the Mt. Whitney track.  If you would like to help, please call the MW office at 559-730-7602.   Earlier this year we lost someone very important to our campus. Scott Nelson was an inspiration to all of us both in and out of the classroom. As such, we are planning on renaming the... more info


Scholar Dollar Drawing
Veva Blunt Elementary School
 Every Friday in the Cafeteria.  Earn Scholar Dollars and turn them in to your grade level bins in Cafeteria.  Each Friday we will have a drawing to win a prize from the treasure box.  Also, if you have 15 scholar dollars, you may automatically pick a prize!  Earn 30 scholar dollars and be in our monthly Pizza Party!  Keep earning those scholar dollars!! ... more info


Character Trait for January/February: CITIZENSHIP
Veva Blunt Elementary School
    Student of the Month Recognition breakfast will be February 29, 2012    


Veva Blunt has the BEST Cafeteria ladies!! Thank you Pam, Ruth, Greta and Virginia for all you do here at Veva Blunt for the students and staff!
Veva Blunt Elementary School
                            Lucky Tray Thursday in the Cafeteria – If there is a sticker on your tray, you will receive a prize!!          Receive a sticker on your tray on Friday at BREAKFAST…win a cookie!  Come have     ... more info


Branded by Excellence - Recognizing Student Success
Valley Oak Middle School
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Valley Oak Students are "Branded by Excellence"Valley Oak Middle School is proud to recognize our students for academic achievement in the classroom as well as being socially responsible and serving their community. Valley Oak students, parents and staff are committed to excellence and are striving as a team to reach the school wide goal of an 875 API. ...more info


Chess Club - Wednesdays at 7:00am in Cafeteria
Veva Blunt Elementary School
Chess Club meets every Wednesday at 7:00am in the Cafeteria!   


VTEC Introduces "Linwood Farms" Fresh Eggs!
Visalia Technical Education Center
Visalia Technical Education Center (VTEC), just starting its second year, is launching its own egg production business --Linwood Farms, as its first agricultural student enterprise project.  Linwood Farms, healthy, fresh eggs, “the old-fashioned way” is the marketing slogan selected by students to describe the eggs produced by the chickens being housed in a “free range” environment on the COS... more info


Get Help
Green Acres Middle School
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Tutoring from Redwood High School Students will begin next week, tutoring will be available Monday – Thursday from 7:30am – 8:00am in the Murphy Center. Students if you need help in completing homework, stop by the Murphy Center for help.


Sequoia High School Granted a 6 Year Accreditation
Sequoia High School
Sequoia High School was granted a six-year accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The accreditation, the highest attainable by a high school, was announced in a letter from Dale J. Mitchell, the WASC Commission Chair. Mitchell noted the WASC Visiting Committee reported many praise worthy aspects of the school and congratulated Sequoia on its continued efforts.


IXL Schoolwide Student Subscription K-6
Linwood Elementary School
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IXL...A better way to learn math!  Students and Parents, by using this special link you will be able to login to IXL at home or school using your student's AR username and password!  This year we have purchased IXL for all students K-6th--we believe in this program that much.  www.ixl.com/signin/linwood Why IXL? At the core of everything IXL offers is the steadfast... more info


2011-2012 School Wide Focus
Valley Oak Middle School
Valley Oak Middle School 2011-2012 School-Wide Focus “Branded by Excellence”   In order to increase student achievement we will focus on:   1.       Lesson Sequence & Delivery ·            Daily Objective: ·  Clear and Measurable (What, Why, How format) · ... more info
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CNA LOTTERY CHANGES
Adult School
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We have had some changes regarding the CNA day class in January.  There has been an administrative decision to offer only one Spring class that will begin on March 19, 2012.  The Lottery for this class will be held on February 23, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.


Pulse - After School Program
Valley Oak Middle School
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Pulse is a free after school program for Vally Oak Students Monday thru Friday 3:15 PM to 6:00PM Check here for Monthly schedule of Pulse activities and transportation information. Click on links at the bottom of this page for more information. ...more info


Yearbooks on Sale!
Valley Oak Middle School
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Valley Oak Middle School Yearbook FAQ'sCost of yearbook $35You can purchase online, in Room 84, or on the stage at lunch during the first week of each month Yearbook distribution tentatively scheduled for June 2nd ...more info


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