National
Principals Month Honors Outstanding School Site Leaders
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| L: Dr. Glover with GUHSD Principals |
October is National
Principals Month. The role of our principals is essential in preparing our East
County students for the challenges of tomorrow. They are among the hardest
working, yet often least recognized, individuals in education. Leadership is
second only to classroom instruction among all school-related factors that
contribute to what students learn at school, according to research conducted by
the Wallace Foundation. Responsible for setting the academic tone for their
school, it is the principal’s vision, dedication, and determination that
provide the mobilizing force behind any school reform effort.
The key to student success
is an exceptional school with talented teachers and a great principal. Please
join me in honoring the hard work and dedication of GUHSD’s principals.
Third
Annual East County Education Alliance Summit
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| The East County Education Alliance |
More than 140 people from
the Grossmont Union High School District and the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community
College District attended the third annual East County Education Alliance
Summit on October 13 at Cuyamaca College.
The goal of the summit was for
work groups to develop a road map of alignment, pathways, dual enrollment and
engagement that prepares East County high school students for college and a
career, removing any speed bumps that might be in the way.
The Alliance held its first
summit in 2014 and was kicked off with a signing ceremony showing support by
the districts' Governing Boards. In 2015, the Higher Edge Promise Scholarship
was unveiled. Through Higher Edge, a fee-free year at Grossmont or Cuyamaca
colleges will be offered to qualifying graduates of the Grossmont Union High
School District schools beginning with the class of 2019.
The Higher Edge Promise
Scholarship is different from many of the more than 300 promise scholarships
being proposed or offered across the nation. Unlike the other programs, Higher
Edge is working to better prepare students for college in addition to providing
a scholarship. To be eligible, students will be required to attend college
engagement events, complete the Higher Edge Plan, and complete a College
Success Course.
Mount
Miguel Street Painters Chalk up Artwork at FESTA
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| The Mount Miguel High School Street Painters |
On Sunday, October 9, the
Mount Miguel High School chalk artists once again wowed crowds at Little
Italy’s 2016 “Gesso Italiano” (Italian Chalk), San Diego’s premier chalk event.
The Mount Miguel Street
Painters created murals to the delight of attendees who watched as the chalk
paintings developed before their eyes.
The Gesso Italiano Festival
draws over 150 artists who create spectacular temporary murals on the streets
of Festa in Little Italy. The art form has its roots in ancient Italy.
Cristi
MacArthur Named First Quarter Outstanding Classified Employee
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| Board Recognition of Cristi MacArthur as First Quarter Outstanding Classified Employee |
At the Governing Board
meeting on Thursday, October 20, Cristi MacArthur was recognized as the First
Quarter Outstanding Classified Employee of 2016-2017. Cristi serves the
Grossmont District as a Senior Secretary at El Capitan High School. She is
recognized for her outstanding contributions to her school and community, and
for her continued dedication, patience, diligence and compassion in helping
students succeed in their education.
Classified employees
provide critical support to our educational mission and programs.
Congratulations, Cristi MacArthur on being selected as the First Quarter
Outstanding Classified Employee of 2016-2017.
Life
Saving Actions by Staff at Mount Miguel Recognized
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| Governing Board Recognition of Mount Miguel Staff |
Also at the October Governing
Board Meeting, we recognized the heroic actions of two staff members at Mount
Miguel High School who saved the life of a student.
Last month, a student went
to the nurse's office complaining of chest pains and difficulty breathing. As the
student's guardian was being contacted, his chest pains worsened and then his
breathing and heartbeat stopped. Nurse Nancy Clark and Campus Supervisor Dave
Golden called 9-1-1, deployed the AED device, and took turns performing
chest compressions for about six minutes until paramedics arrived to take over
care of the student.
We are very thankful for
the quick, lifesaving actions taken by our two staff members whose quick
actions aided the student’s recovery.
Reminder:
Parent Safety Forum (with Food Trucks!) Next Week
Bring your appetite and learn
more about School Safety, Internet Safety, Current Drug Trends, and Pedestrian
Safety.
Our East County school
districts are partnering up with local law enforcement and the San Diego County
Office of Education to host a Parent Safety Forum on October 27, 2016, at
Greenfield Middle School, 1495 Greenfield Drive in El Cajon. Presentations will begin at 6:00 p.m. Food
trucks will be available from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
There will also be
representatives from various community agencies to provide information to
parents.
Childcare and translation
services will be available.
Save
the Date: GUHSD Marching Band and Color Guard District Fall Showcase on 11/17
I’d like to inform you of
an upcoming student performance you won’t want to miss - the GUHSD Marching
Band and Color Guard District Fall Showcase on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at
6:00 p.m. at Monte Vista High School. This annual fundraiser features musical
performances by our schools. Tickets are $8 at the gate. Middle schoolers and
under are free.
Dr. Tim Glover
Superintendent
