W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 21, NO. 17
Januar y 19, 2 022
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his year’s Rialto Unified School District Parent Summit promises to be out of this world with former NASA astronaut Dr. José M. Hernández serving as the keynote speaker.
The 15th Annual Parent Summit will be held on January 28 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Carter High School, located at 2630 N. Linden Avenue, in Rialto. The theme of this year's summit is "Future Ready Reaching for The Stars," which connects with Dr. Hernández’s inspirational story.
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“As we work together to close equity gaps and connect students to their aspirations for the future, Rialto Unified is strategically working to bring together and partner with families so that they can be fully engaged in the education of their children,” commented Dr. Raymond Delgado, RUSD Lead Professional Development Agent who oversees the Parent Summit. “This event is for our families and has been designed by our families. The 15th Annual Parent Summit is a wonderful opportunity to ensure that each student achieves personal and career fulfillment in a global society. We are excited to have an amazing keynote speaker,
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Dr. Jose Hernández, who will share his inspiring journey from migrant farmworker to NASA astronaut. The summit is going to add to the momentum produced by the work that the Rialto Unified School District community has done to strategically create a new reality of education and possibility for our students.”
With over 300 hours of time in space and an incredible, personal journey, Dr. Hernández brings a unique perspective on the importance of education and the limitless opportunities it can provide. Dr. Hernández grew up in Stockton, California. He was inspired as a child by watching the final Apollo mission to the moon, Apollo 17, in 1972. After high school, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Pacific. He was awarded a full scholarship to the graduate program at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and received a Master’s in electrical and computer engineering. He joined NASA’s Johnson Space Center in 2001, working in the Materials and Processes Branch. NASA rejected his application to become an astronaut 11 times, but he persevered. He was finally selected to become an astronaut on his RUSD, cont. on next pg.
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his past Monday, January 16, 2023, the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce’s Inland East Cities chapter celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with their third annual celebration extravaganza at Arroyo Valley high school. The celebration started at Graciano Elementary before concluding at Arroyo Valley where attendees could mingle, be entertained and enjoy refreshments.
The theme for this year’s event was living the dream.
Extrava ga nza ‘lived t he Dream’ “This event is an honor because Dr.king’s dream gets to live on, even though at times, it could be a nightmare,” said Porscha N. Dillard, Community Liason for the Inland Cities East Chapter. As attendees started to make their way into the parking lot of Arroyo Valley, the energy was upbeat, and the day’s focus was to serve the community while honoring Martin Luther King Jr’s dream.
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Former NASA astronaut Dr. José M. Hernández will serve as the keynote speaker at this year’s Rialto Unified School District Parent Summit, which will be held on January 28 at Carter High School. With over 300 hours of time in space and an incredible, personal journey, Dr. Hernández brings a unique perspective on the importance of education and the limitless opportunities it can provide.