Springs’ Homeschool Leadership team reported that Homeschool Staff had nominated 700 students to receive Certificates of Achievement based on ESLRs. Tammy Jackson, senior director of Individualized Learning Programs, remarked, “We love and appreciate our amazing Homeschool families, students and staff that support their unique educational journey!”
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Kathy Crudo, Springs’ college and career technician, was honored at the Empire Springs Board meeting in May by Dr. Crystal Nasio from Barstow Community College for her “exceptional” work in developing procedures to support high school students taking dual enrollment courses. The college has adopted these procedures for use in other high school programs.
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Teacher Mary Hering, who has served students at the Santa Ana Learning Center since 2010, has retired, reported Marla Martindale, director of learning centers. Mrs. Hering taught art, musical theater, and literature; classes performed musicals and plays such as James and the Giant Peach, Aladdin, and musical medleys which introduced students to musical hits on Broadway.
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Springs Keys and Arrow students learned what educational opportunities lay ahead for them by visiting San Marcos, Riverside and Mt. San Jacinto Community Colleges. They met professors, learned about programs available to them, and even had the opportunity to register for the Fall.
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Springs students Profess Adhikari and Serah Joy placed 3rd and 6th in their respective county spelling bees. Profess is a 6th grade student with the Bear River Student Center and competed in the Riverside County Spelling Bee; Serah is an 8th grade Homeschool student and competed in the San Bernardino County Spelling Bee.
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Springs Homeschool hosted its Temecula Regional Talent Show & Speech Meet, reported Nikki McAdoo. Students from all regional areas came together and shared a wide array of talents including dance, vocals, piano playing, and magic.
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Springs Journey Homeschool students Paloma Vargas, Lily Sharp, and Gwyneth McIntyre performed in the Inland Regional Youth Theatre (IRYT) production of “A Toast to the Tony’s.” All have had extensive experience in theater performances, said their ES, Melinda Wickstrom.
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The Corona Student Center held a Hawaiian-themed Spring Dance for grades 5-8, reported Morgan Ford, site facilitator. About 60 attended; participants enjoyed a photo booth and snacks.
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Beverlie Riddle, a 5th grade student at the iShine Student Center, is the Student Artist of the Month. Her artwork is entitled “Elle the Elephant.” She is age 11 and lives in Temecula. She said she likes to draw animals and flowers using pencils and paints. She likes going to school at iShine, and remarked, “I think my teachers are amazing!” When she finishes school she’d like to work as a Disney cartoonist.
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Springs’ Keys, Arrow, High School Learning Center staff, and students are getting ready for CAASPP testing, reported Administrative Assistant Mia Mahoney. They are practicing logging in to the interface, using the universal tools, and talking through how to deal with test anxiety.
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