EYE ON EDUCATION A Publication of the Paramount Unified School District
15110 CALIFORNIA AVE., PARAMOUNT, CA 90723 • TEL: 562-602-6000 • FAX: 562-634-6029
AUGUST 2009
Talented 8th Grade Class of 2009
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amily, friends and staff members gathered on the front lawn of Captain Raymond Collins School, on the morning of June 18, to celebrate the achievements of the multi-talented Collins 8th Grade Class of 2009. Medals and certificates of achievement were presented as follows: • Language Arts: Tori Harris, Janine Juarez, Valentino Luafalemana, Yesenia Padilla, Kristian Santos • Mathematics: Xavier Aldana, Valentino Laufalemana, Yesenia Padilla, Lexie Sullivan • Science: Tori Harris, Janine Juarez, Valentino Laufalemana, Marleny Partida, Kristian Santos, Lexie Sullivan • Social Science: Tori Harris, Janine Juarez, Valentino
Laufalemana, Yesenia Padilla Osbeli Salazar, Lexie Sullivan • Physical Education: Ronald Armstrong, Janine Juarez, Vanity Lebeau, Valentino Luafalemana • Workability Program: Johnny Allen, Roberto Picazo, Jesus Valdez • Super Reader: Mariel Alarcon, Xavier Aldana, Diego Alvarado, Ronnie Amascual, Racine Arguello Ronald Armstrong, Elizabeth Barraza, Genesis Beltran, Erika Brambila, Essence Brown, Michael Clark, Valerie Delgadillo, Noemi Delgado, Eric Ellis, Dulce Felix, Erica Ferrel, Eduardo Gomez, Tori Harris, Kevin Henriquez, Jovita Hernandez, Janine Juarez, DeAndre Knighten, Annel Labrador, Vanity Lebeau, Valentino Luafalemana, Ju-
lizna Maidana, Alex Melendez, Jose Miranda, Nohely Olvera, Kasandra Padilla, Yesenia Padillo, Marleny Partida, Darshan Patel, Jessica Perea, Ramon Peraza, Daniel Ramirez, Jesus Ramos, Kendale rice, Alexandra Rodriguez, Paul Rubio, Osbeli Salazar, Eberardo Sanchez, Martin Sanchez, Kristian Santos, Vantashia Smith, Lexie Sullivan, Edson Torres, Arturo Trejo, Christine Weisberger, Annastia Williams • Great Strides: Eric Ellis, Alexandra Rodriguez • Perfect Attendance: Ronnie Amascual, Janine Juarez, Valentino Laufalemana, Juliana Maidana • Outstanding Citizenship: Yesenia Padilla • Academic Honor Roll: Mariel Alarcon, Valerie Del-
GATE Olympics
Paramount Unified School District’s Gifted and Talented Education program is designed to meet students’ educational needs through differentiated instruction and program enhancement. GATE students have been identified as having heightened abilities in leadership, intelligence, academic aptitude, creativity, or visual, musical, or performing arts. On June 9th, Lincoln School held its 1st annual GATE Olympics. About 100 GATE students in grades 3 through 8 put their talents together as they worked in teams to solve logic puzzles, answer general knowledge questions, and build the tallest free standing structure
using only paper and scotch tape. With only minutes allowed per question, each team tallied up points by correctly answering as many questions as they could. After the final round of events, gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded to the three teams with the most points. Teamwork, organization, and diligence were the keys to a fun-filled and successful competition. Lincoln School looks forward to more exciting and challenging activities to stimulate the GATE students next year. Michael Naruko Lincoln Coach
gadillo, Eric Ellis, Alexandra Rodriguez, Xavier Aldana, Ronald Armstrong, Tori Harris, Janine Juarez, Annel Labrador, Vanity Lebeau, Valentino Luafalemana, Kasandra Padilla, Yesenia Padilla, Marleny Partida, Osbeli Salazar, Kristian Santos, Lexie Sullivan • Principal’s Awards: Valentino Luafalemana, Kristian Santos, Janine Juarez The highlight of the event was the presentation of the President’s Education Awards for Outstanding Academic Achievement and Outstanding Academic Excellence. These were historic awards in that the 2009 President’s Education
Awards were the first awarded in President Barack Obama’s presidency. The following students received certificates with embossed presidential seals, presidential pins, and letters from President Barack Obama congratulating them on receiving the President’s Education Award. • President’s Education Awards: Tori Harris, Osbeli Salazar, Yesenia Padilla, Kasandra Padilla, Lexie Sullivan, Janine Juarez, Ronald Armstrong, Xavier Aldana, Valentino Luafalemana, Vanity Lebeau, Kristian Santos, Christine Weisberger, Marleny Partida, Valerie Delgadillo.
A New Day A Paramount Park School
Established in 1998, Paramount Park School educated and serviced students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Through the collaborative efforts of the staff and community, a positive school culture was established and sustained for the past eleven years. The students of Paramount Park exhibited pride in their school as they flourished academically and socially. In August 2009, our commitment to excellence will continue as we officially convert to Paramount Park Middle School. Our new middle school will service students in grades six through eight. As we embark on this new journey, we will remain committed to the characteristics that contributed to our school’s success for over ten years. We will continue to establish and uphold high academic and behavioral expectations for all students and staff members. We will maintain a clean and safe learning environment that will allow students to focus on
academics. Most of all, we will continue to collaborate with parents and the community in order to promote open communication and teamwork. Paramount Park Middle School will offer increased opportunities for the students to get involved academically and socially. Students will have the chance to expand their knowledge in areas of interest by enrolling in elective classes such as: band, art, music, foreign language, and technology. In addition, students will be encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities such as: organized sports, cheerleading, science club, and MESA. At Park Middle School, we will continue the tradition of striving for excellence in everything we do. The administration and experienced faculty members will work endlessly to make the “Home of the Panthers” a great place to acquire the skills needed to ensure success in high school and beyond.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATES August 25, 2009 - September 8, 2009 Board of Education meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at the District Office, 15110 California Avenue, Paramount, and are open to the public