27th
Annual JRTOC Veterans Day Ceremony at Mount Miguel
Veterans were remembered with honor on the morning of Monday, November 7, as the JROTC Program at Mount Miguel High School held its 27th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Principal Kim Hedrick and Superintendent Glover were joined by parents and staff who witnessed the ceremony as more than 100 JROTC Cadets honored military personnel who have served our country throughout its history.
The morning ceremony began
with Cadet Battalion Executive Officer Logyn Kelsey introducing the key leaders
of the battalion and their companies, before delivering a brief message on the
significance of this important day.
She spoke of how from the
first battle of the American Revolution to our ongoing war against terrorism in
conflicts around the globe, and in humanitarian missions at home and abroad,
our veterans have saved countless lives. Over 250,000 American soldiers,
sailors, airmen, and marines are deployed and stationed in more than 100
countries. Their determination and readiness to go where needed serve as
compelling symbols of liberty, justice and hope for freedom all over the world.
The program also included
the Corps of Cadets conducting ceremonial procedures and marching in formation.
The Flag Detail raised the flag in conjunction with the playing of Reveille,
which was followed by the National Anthem, performed by Cadet Second Lieutenant
Raven Sanferrare.
Special thanks is extended
to the Encanto VFW Post 1512, which was instrumental in providing the means for
more than 50 cadets from the award-winning Mount Miguel High School
"Matador" Army JROTC Battalion Cadets to participate in the 2016 San
Diego Veterans Day Parade on Friday.
To
all of our service members, past and present, whether far from home or here in
the United States, we thank you for your countless contributions and selfless
sacrifices.
Grossmont
NJROTC to Honor Veterans
In further JROTC news, Grossmont High School’s NJROTC program will travel to Elmcroft on Veterans Day to conduct a ceremony and visit with veterans who reside there.
Also on November 11, the
Grossmont High School NJROTC Color Guard will perform in the City of El Cajon's
Veterans Day Celebration at Centennial Plaza. Music will be provided by the
Hillsdale Middle School Symphonic Band.
Thank you to ALL of our
students for honoring our veterans’ service to this great country.
Monte Vista High School Awarded Jimmie Johnson Foundation
Grant
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson and his wife Chandra, announced on Wednesday, that Monte Vista High School was selected as a recipient of a $70,554 education grant.
The Jimmie Johnson
Foundation/Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Champions Grant will bring students
much needed access to technology that can revolutionize their learning. The
grant funds the purchase of two class sets of Virtual Reality headsets and
smartphones, allowing students to benefit from cutting edge educational
technology. Virtual Reality will make challenging concepts such as relative
size and distance of planets in the solar system, functions within the human
body at the cellular level, and understanding of physics concepts, accessible
and highly engaging for ALL learners, especially English Language Learners and
Special Education students who may struggle with traditional single modality
learning environments.
Since 2009, Granite Hills’
alumnus Jimmie Johnson and the Jimmie Johnson Foundation/Lowe’s Toolbox for
Education Champions Grant has been giving back to our schools in a highly
significant way. He is a true champion!
IDEA
Center Student a 2016 Art Contest Winner
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| IDEA Center Student Linnea Mast |
In conjunction with their
2016 Education Law Conference, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, sponsored
a statewide art contest for all junior and senior students enrolled in public
education. Students created a work of art that visually captured the essence of
this year’s conference theme “Igniting the Passion to Lead”—unique to their own
perspectives—in a celebratory fashion. Entrants were critiqued on theme,
execution, and creativity.
IDEA Center Student Linnea
Mast won $1,000 for her winning piece of art as well as $500 in art supplies for
her teacher Michael Leyva’s art department. Linnea and her teacher received the
awards in a recognition ceremony at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
on Thursday, November 3, 2016.
Winning art pieces will be
on display in the firm’s headquarters in Cerritos and on the firm’s website for
one year. Check out the art contest video here.
GUHSD
Shares Successful Approaches at SDCUE Technology Fair
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| El Cajon Valley High's Instructional Technology Team |
Nearly 60 GUHSD teachers
attended the annual SDCUE Technology Fair at La Costa Canyon High School in
Carlsbad. The annual event offers teachers a wide array of learning
opportunities on how to integrate technology into the classroom and provide
innovative experiences to students.
Additionally, 12 sessions
were presented by 20 GUHSD teachers and administrators. With the backdrop of
our FutureForward program, GUHSD continues to empower teachers to bring
relevant and modern strategies into our classrooms. These teachers illustrate
that leadership within the district and across the county. Visit this link for
a full list of GUHSD sessions and resources.
Happening
Next Week: District Fall Showcase
The annual GUHSD Marching
Band and Color Guard District Fall Showcase is next Thursday, November
17, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. at Monte Vista High School.
Please come out and support this annual fundraiser which features musical performances by our schools. Tickets are $8 at the gate.
Middle schoolers and under are free.
Dr. Tim Glover
Superintendent
