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Sequoia redesignated a ‘School to Watch’
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equoia Middle School was redesignated a “National School to Watch” for its focus on equity and excellence. The National Forum Advancing Excellence gave this honor to the school at the 2024 National Schools to Watch Conference. It was originally designated in 2017. The NFAE is a nonprofit organization that selects schools for this designation every year
based on leadership as well as teachers who improve curriculum and commit to a student’s social, emotional and academic growth. Sequoia Middle School Principal Monica Young said that the school’s achievements come from a focused approach to student development. “We strive to support our students academically and holistically,” Young said. “We focus on all aspects of our students’ development, in-
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From left, Fontana Unified Executive Director of Middle Schools Dr. Roy Rogers; Sequoia Middle School teacher Lydia Delgado; principal Monica Young; assistant principal Brittney Davis-Fox and Multi-Tiered System of Support teacher on assignment Christine Clark celebrate after Sequoia was honored at the 2024 National Schools to Watch Conference. (Fontana Unified School District/Submitted)
Fontana Business Fontana and Wuxi, Summit will assist China are now 5 business owners friendship cities BY JOHN SANDERS Herald News Staff
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rospective business owners can attend the first annual Fontana Business Summit at the Jessie Turner Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 17. This event will allow owners to connect with industry experts and learn business insights and strategies. Event participants will learn about social media marketing from Dennis Yu and financial planning with Catherine Smith Licari. The city said that Fontana-based businesses or owners looking to start one in Fontana will receive a certificate of participation, which
would satisfy requirements for the Fontana Empowerment Loan Fund. Businesses outside of Fontana have the opportunity to attend and connect with industry experts to help promote growth. Rhonesia Perry, a city economic development analyst, said this event will provide businesses with what they need to succeed and that they should register as early as possible. “Businesses can expect a full day of resources — conversations on how to accelerate their business from either entrepreneurship or even midscale if they’re in that midscale sweet spot and looking
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ontana announced it hosted a delegation last month from Wuxi, China, which united the two as friendship cities. The city held a ceremony and exploration event for Wuxi delegates to see what Fontana had to offer. This involved a showcase and tour of Lewis Library and Technology Center, Stage Red and the city’s industrial sector, which includes places like the Amazon warehouse. This visit underscores the potential for an international partnership, which could
mean economic growth and foreign investments that bolster the city’s local economy and create new job opportunities. The city said that as it grows internationally, it would need to ensure residents benefit as well. Patricia Nakielny, chief marketing and business development officer for Magellan Value Partners, said that this partnership would boost the city’s industrial sector. “Foreign investments bring jobs and growth to a city,” Nakielny said. “Having foreign investors and new companies
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