News briefs from the Temecula Student Center:
Counselor Madeline Holkeboer created a “Link” team of high school students to support incoming freshmen. They gave presentations to 8th-grade grade students about high school expectations.
News briefs from the Temecula Student Center:
Counselor Madeline Holkeboer created a “Link” team of high school students to support incoming freshmen. They gave presentations to 8th-grade grade students about high school expectations.
Springs’ Enterprise Resource Center’s Learning Center held the championship game of its Four Square Tournament with students grades 1-8 participating. Students Caleb Lum and Lincoln Guzman won the tournament, and Mr. Nacho, the site custodian, presented them with awards.
The Springs’ Venture Online staff gathered for an Individualized Learning Program Learning Summit which included team building, professional development, and preparation for CAASPP testing (which has not taken place in two years). In other Venture online news, the school will host its annual Virtual 8th grade and kindergarten promotion to celebrate students who are being promoted.
The Springs’ Del Rio Student Center, which serves 155 students in grades TK-8, is undergoing a renovation. The church from which the Center rents space is undergoing a “massive facelift,” said Principal Shawna Lewis. Components of the renovation include new paint, repairs, and updates.
Springs Homeschool students performed in the “Getting Back is Only the Beginning” 2022 Talent Show. Twenty-eight “very impressive” acts were performed, reported Nikki McAdoo, Events and Community Engagement Coordinator. She continued, “Families and staff were thoroughly entertained and impressed by the talent displayed by our students. Springs’ students definitely have talent.”
Springs’ Cherry Valley Student Center held a Career Fair, reported Principal Tammy Slaten. Representatives of local businesses and trades set up booths and answered questions. Students watched a heart sonogram, were introduced to welding, and met Rebel the Canine, a trained police dog.
The Vista Student Center students continued with Springs’ theme of play for this school year by enjoying a “Day of Play.” Parents Molly Elkins and Liz DeGeronimo organized and led a variety of outdoor activities and games for children of all grade levels.
Springs held its first supervisor/leadership meeting with 109 in attendance. It was the first in-person gathering since 2019 (due to the pandemic). The group discussed PLAY, STRS/PERS (retirement), BRAGS (departmental highlights) and wellness, self-care, and balancing stress through meditation and breathing exercises.
Springs’ Journey Homeschool High School has a co-ed swim team. Members of the Magnolia Falcons High School Swim Team receive a swimsuit and cap uniform and can borrow a Magnolia Falcons parka; the swimmers practice Monday through Friday and have regular meets.
Evelyn Mendieta, 10, a 4th-grade student with Springs’ Venture Online program, is the May 2022 Student Artist of the Month. The title of her artwork is “Back to School.”