PUSD EDUCATION NEWS A Publication of the Paramount Unified School District
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ROOSEVELT SCHOOL STUDENT LEADERS
An important role for schools is to develop student school leaders and to provide opportunities for students to perform in leadership positions. This year Roosevelt School instituted a Student Council comprised of students in grades 4 and 5. The Student Council consists of a President, Vice President, Historian, Secretary, Treasurer, and classroom representatives from each fourth and fifth grade class. Principal Mrs. Marilley and the classroom teachers introduced the concept of Student Council to the students at the beginning of the school year. Students who were interested in participating in the leadership group were required to write an essay which they presented to teacher advisors Mrs. Baltierrez, grade 4, and Mr. Varela, grade 5. Academics and attendance were also considered for potential candidates. Students participated in the campaign process which included posters and making speeches in front of their peers. Elections were held on September 26th and the results were announced by the principal that afternoon. Roosevelt School is pleased to announce the following officers and classroom representatives for our 2012-2013 Student Council: President Vice President Historian Secretary Treasurer Representatives
Angelina Rivera (Mrs. Bias, 5th) Jesus Ruiz (Mr. Varela, 5th) Samantha Ochoa (Mrs. Baltierrez, 4th) Monica Caldera (Mrs. Baltierrez, 4th) Rosa Patino (Mrs. Bias, 5th) Alexa Angel, Sonye Garcia (Mrs. Baltierrez, 4th) Julian Martinez, Anthony Amaya (Mrs. Black, 4th) Emmanuel Reyes, Melody Valenzuela (Mr. Lane, 4th) Monica Payares, Destiny Barragan (Mrs. Wedrall,4th) Albert Dominguez (Mrs. Caero, 4/5 SDC) Daphny Ayala (Mr. Tryon, 4/5 SDC) Chealsy Espinoza, Dalia Fregoso (Mrs. Bias, 5th) Kemoriae Font, Stella Sancho (Ms. Baltazar, 5th) Isabella Villalobos, Esther Perez (Mr. Varela, 5th)
Congratulations to all of our fourth and fifth grade students who participated in the election process. Mrs. Susan Marilley, Principal, Roosevelt School
NOVEMBER 2012
Pirate Pride Fall sports at Paramount High School kicked off to a great start when the varsity football team opened up their season with a 4-1 record, and ended their preseason games with an exciting win against Troy High School for a celebratory homecoming game! Their determination was evident on the field at Gahr High School when they swept the gladiators in their first league game. The varsity girls’ tennis team entered league play with a phenomenal undefeated record and continued to battle match by match to prepare for the San Gabriel Valley League Tournament. The boys’ water polo team continues to work countless hours in the Paramount city pool and their16-9 win against Savanna High School gave them momentum as they entered league play. October 1, 2012 marked the first day that Paramount Athletics was able to utilize the newly renovated main gym. The excitement reached a high as girls’ volleyball opened the gym doors to welcome fans in their first league match against Lynwood High School. All three levels were victorious and they experienced great pride in being the first pirates to compete in the new gymnasium. The Cross Country team has competed in several invitationals in preparation for League Clusters and CIF Prelims. Each fall-sport team has devoted time and energy over
the summer and fall months; November marks playoff time, so thank you for all of the support as you have cheered the pirates on throughout this season. The excitement for winter sports is around the corner. The wrestling squad has grown significantly and has taken advantage of all the new resources in the field house and the main gym to prepare for their intense meets. Both the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams have trained diligently and have benefited from the amazing new practice gym adjacent to the main gym which has helped the 11 gymbased sport teams to maintain their training and conditioning programs. With brand new bleachers, score boards and other modernizations to the main gym, you must book your calendars to cheer on the pirate basketball teams and see the new facilities during the winter months. The girls’ soccer team looks forward to serving as a host site this winter break for the local Bellflower tournament and the boys’ soccer team hopes to charge on as they have paved a way for great success as a championship team year after year. The pirate athletic programs have so much to be thankful for as they look at all of the resources available to support their success. Most of all, it’s the pirate pride that fuels all of the energy that makes Paramount High School a great place to be! Go Pirates!
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATES November 14, 2012 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