PUSD Education News A Publication of the Paramount Unified School District
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November 2014
Hornets Sting in Season Opener Volleyball Game! The Hollydale Hornets girls’ volleyball team played their first game against Jackson School in early October. The girls on the team played an amazing game and had our new gymnasium packed with enthusiastic parents and students. The game was so exciting that many of the fans were on the edge of their seats the entire time, and were doubly excited when the outcome was a win for Hollydale! Everyone in attendance recognized all the work done by our coaches, Ms. Moore and Mr. Diaz, for developing our players during after school practices. Our teachers, Mr. Angulo, Mr. Van de Velde, Mr. Wulkowicz,
Mrs. Montemayor, and Mrs. Burton, showed their team spirit and pride by helping with supervision and cheering for our team. Extra thanks go to Mrs. Nunley-Macon for supporting the development of our sports program. Having a new gymnasium allows our school to encourage healthy competition and motivates students to become more physically fit. In the months and years to come we will further develop our sports program to include more students and activities. Who knows, we may have to look into adding a trophy case to our gymnasium entrance way! Kathy Vaughn 5th Grade Teacher
West Campus Students Paramount Unified Participate in MFG Day At ACE School District
Provides Support to Foster Youth
As part of the national Manufacturing Day, 34 Paramount High School West Campus freshmen were invited to ACE Clearwater Enterprises in Compton who were presenting “The Manufacturing Process from Conceptual Design to Final Assembly.” These students were able to tour the plant and listen to presentations on a variety of manufacturing topics. ACE is a company who specializes in Complex Formed and Welded assemblies from the Aerospace and Power Generation industries. During the event students were exposed to several conventional, innovative and state-of-the-art processes and technologies
including CAD/CAM design, 3D Printing, Work Flow Optimization, Metal Forming, Laser Cutting, 3D Measuring Inspection, and Welding. The majority of the freshmen students are currently enrolled in the Introduction to Engineering course taught by Mr. Brent Rummel. According to Mr. Rummel, “This is an opportunity for students to see the real world of engineering brought to life.” He also commented that it is interesting for students to find out how a manufacturing company incorporates team building in their daily operation which contributes to making it a successful company. Students were most
impressed by Kellie Johnson, ACE’s Chief Executive Officer, and one of the few female CEO’s in the industry. Furthermore, they were also excited here about the five internships that ACE offers. ACE’s event is one of hundreds that goes on across the country as what is known as MFG Day. The first Friday of October, is when manufacturers across the US open their doors to demonstrate the potential of modern manufacturing and create interest in manufacturing careers. Dr. Yvonne Rodriguez Assistant Principal PHS-West
The Paramount Unified School District’s Foster Youth Services (FYS) Program, is a grant-funded program for a specific student population. Its goal is to provide services to student identified as Foster Youth. Students in formal foster youth placements are students who live in an out-of-home placement or any student who is not living with either of their birth parents. The student might live with a foster parent, a relative or non-relative court appointed guardian, or a relative who has obtained a District Guardianship for school placement. Tutoring services are offered to Foster Youth in both Language Arts and Math. Tutoring occurs once a week during the school day for a minimum of 30 minutes. Additional services provided to formal foster youth students include an annual field trip, scholarship opportunities and applications, information about FYS Programs at colleges and universities, invitations to par-ticipate in a College Readiness Program provided in collaboration with United Friends of the Children and referrals to community agencies and resources. Each year the FYS Program has been able to assist Paramount Unified School District’s foster youth with graduation-related expenses such as yearbook, prom, cap and gown. If you believe a child in your home may be eligible for services, please call Manuel San Miguel, Student Services Director or Judy Morrison, FYS Program Coordinator, at 562-602-6035.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATE November 19, 2014 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