EYE ON EDUCATION A Publication of the Paramount Unified School District
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JANUARY 2010
Maisie Visits Los Cerritos School!
On Tuesday, December 1, 2009, the students and staff of Los Cerritos School hosted a very special visitor, Maisie the dairy cow. Our school participated in an informative assembly sponsored by the Dairy Council of California. Kim Lopez, a Dairy Council representative, brought her Mobile Dairy classroom to Los Cerritos’ South Playground. The Mobile Dairy classroom
housed Maisie the cow and Brutus the calf. Ms. Lopez presented a wealth of information during the engaging assembly. Students learned about the basic anatomy of a cow, the cows’ digestive system, and dairy cows’ food pyramid and food supply. “I learned that baby boy cows are not called bulls, they’re called bull calves,” said Erika Ortega, 4th grade student.
At the end of the assembly, students participated in a hands-on encounter with Brutus the calf, as students each got a turn to pet him. Another Los Cerritos student, Chris Martins,
ADDING MESA TO THE MIX = HISTORY IN THE MAKING
Students at Paramount High School-West Campus have the opportunity of adding a MESA class, Introduction to Engineering to their schedule as an elective this year. In past years, the MESA program was only available as an after-school club or during select Saturday’s at Cal State University of Long Beach as an academy. This is the first time in Paramount Unified School District history that the MESA Academy will be offered as a class to ninth grade students at the West Campus. The course Introduction to Engineering requires that students study college-preparatory math (Algebra 1 or higher) and English, as well as biology while they are a student at Paramount High School-West Campus. The MESA program offers students academic support to help ensure success in these classes. Students enrolled in Introduction to Engineering participate in a number of ac-
exclaimed, “It was awesome! I liked watching Maisie and petting the calf.” Los Cerritos Elementary sends a big “Thank you!” to Maisie, Brutus, and the Dairy Council of California
for such an exciting and educational experience! Mrs. Brooks Los Cerritos 4th Grade Teacher
PHS Ladies’ Varsity Tennis Team Champions
Superintendent David Verdugo and the Board of Education recognized the Ladies Varsity Tennis Team and Coach Curtis Mu for their success as the San Gabriel Valley League Tennis Champions. This was very significant as it is the second year in a row that the Lady Pirates were League Champions.
tivities and events throughout the year, including labs, competitions, and field trips. The course has been developed to expose students to career paths, college opportunities, public speaking, and technology. Furthermore, special emphasis will be placed
on laboratory investigation, hands-on projects, and data collection. Mr. Rummell Paramount High School West Campus Introduction to Engineering Teacher
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATES January 12, 2010 & January 26, 2010 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