PUSD EDUCATION NEWS A Publication of the Paramount Unified School District
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November 2013
Captain Raymond Collins School
Great times here at Collins School! We were very excited to have had an event here at Collins school that honored Hispanic Heritage Month. Our dedicated P.T.A members planned and organized an eventful celebration that consisted of Tacos, Mariachis, Folklórico dancers, and lots of fun. We were excited to have invited Mokler’s Folklórico student
dancers here at Collins School. Mokler’s dancers performed with elegance in their traditional colorful attire and music. Also in attendance were our nearby neighbors, STAR students, parents, and Collins’ staff along with their families. Many of our students were able to share in the fun as they danced along and listened to the live Mariachi Singers. Several
Collins teachers and their families were able to share in the excitement as they enjoyed the music and food. We congratulate our P.T.A volunteers who made this event possible through their hard work and dedication. The Collins Colts continue to look forward to having more of these wonderful events throughout the school year.
Jackson Knights Develop Knightly Character
The Knights at Leona Jackson School are learning to be courteous and civil in a fun learning environment. The administration and counseling team have developed several initiatives to foster a positive culture of courtesy and orderliness on campus among all students. The behavior expectations are made clear to every student at the beginning of the school
year at the Safe and Civil Schools assembly. Bright and positive signs line the main hallway, serving as a visual reminder to show respect, be polite, be prepared to learn, and to be responsible. Recently, a school-wide focus was for all members of the school community to say “please” and “thank you.” After the school-wide behavior expectations are made clear
at the beginning of the school year, students are recognized for putting what they’ve learned into action. Throughout the week, students earn Knight Coupons for demonstrating one or more of the five pillars of Character Counts: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. On Fridays, over a dozen students win a prize and are cheered for
demonstrating knightly character in a Knight Coupon drawing. Teachers are also recognized for modeling safe and civil conduct with weekly Safe and Civil Instructor coupons. At Jackson, all students are valued members of the school community. Once a month, one student from each homeroom class is randomly chosen as a Champ of the Month. Each Champ’s biography and photograph is proudly displayed on a bulletin board in the main office. School spirit is another important component of building a positive school culture. The monthly Homeroom Challenge provides an opportunity for each
homeroom class to work as a team in a competitive and exciting way to meet a community service or school spirit goal, like collecting cans for a food drive. Winning classes receive a trophy and an ice cream party. At Jackson School, the staff believes that students are more motivated to learn when they feel safe and when they have fun. Most importantly, students will need to learn more than academics to be successful adults. At Jackson School, students are prepared to become productive and positive citizens in their communities. Rebecca Perez Language Arts Coach
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATE November 13, 2013 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