Springs’ Otay Ranch Academy for the Arts (ORAA) held an arts festival and ribbon cutting for its new site, reported Principal Brynne Dukes. They day showcased student visual arts and drumming, she said, and families also enjoyed karaoke, games, an opportunity raffle, and tours of the site.
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Journey teacher Scott White will discuss “Hiroshima and the Birth of the Perilous Present: How the Atomic Bombing Set the Stakes for Modern Global Threats” at the Pacific Coast Branch of the American Historical Association (PCB-AHA) on July 31. Scott has been working on his Master’s degree in history and will discuss the purpose and outcome of his research.
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Students at Springs’ Cherry Valley Student Center participated in the Cherry Festival Parade in Beaumont, reported Principal Tammy Slaten. The theme of the day was “Sweet Traditions, Strong Community”; schools, businesses and civic organizations participated.
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Springs’ Magnolia Student Center has new turf, reported Principal Jessica Carlton. It will improve recess and lunchtime, she believes, and provide a more positive experience for family events and sports activities. She said, “We look forward to having the kids back to enjoy it.”
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Cayden Jacques, a 4th-grade student with Connections Academy at Springs, is an accomplished young actor. The 10-year-old began acting five years ago. Some of his recent acting jobs include a role on Surprise & Seek on Amazon Kids, Abbott Elementary on ABC, and the recent Mother’s Day and Father’s Day campaigns for Nordstrom Rack.
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Lucas Galvez was the first-place winner in Springs’ Virtual Village inaugural virtual science fair. Students designed science projects that were aligned with science standards and employed the inquiry-based scientific method. Projects were math-focused, integrating concepts such as data analysis, measurement, and statistical reasoning to strengthen their skills for standardized math tests.
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Springs’ Bear River Student Center held its inaugural Multi-Cultural Arts Fair and Open House, reported Rosie Solis, site facilitator. The event highlighted “a vibrant blend of visual, performing, and culinary arts, showcasing cultural expressions from around the world.”
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Magnolia Student Center’s 5th grade participated in the school’s 6th annual marketplace, reported Jamie Secoda Martinez, vice principal. Students picked a partner, a product and store name, designed a store front and layout, and calculated costs and profits on items such as comics and jewelry. Students purchased each other’s items with class dollars saved; other classes and staff were also invited to participate in the marketplace.
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Springs’ Del Rio Student Center has a new art teacher, Mrs. Butler. Students have begun attending a weekly art class; in the new school year, students will have more opportunities to learn about art and music as more elective options will be available to them.
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Journey’s Class of 2025 participated in the first annual National Signing Day designed for seniors planning to attend a university, community college, trade school, or the military. This day celebrates years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance, as students were recognized for their academic, athletic, and personal achievements, reported Erin Riley, vice principal. Students signed a commitment certificate, took a photograph, and signed the Class of 2025 banner.
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