Brian C. 18, is a senior and Mira Loma resident attending Springs’ Magnolia Student Center who is a master pianist. His favorite classical pieces are Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto, Mahler’s 2nd Symphony, and Chopin’s 1st Ballade. He practices up to four hours a day, and, in the past year, has performed virtual concerts.
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Nichol Regalado, a 7th grade ELA/History Academy teacher at Magnolia Student Center, has had great success using DonorsChoose to fundraise for things she needs in the classroom. Magnolia Principal Beverly Voechting said, “Nichol is very creative and has taught many of our staff how to optimize to get what they want for their students and class. She is an expert in fundraising!”
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The Magnolia Student Center held a Riverside Family Scavenger Hunt so that students could learn the history of the City of Riverside. Families were asked to visit sites around the city and take selfies at the site; sites included 1911 Fairmount Park, 1903 Victoria Club, 1920s Benedict Castle, 1870s Evergreen Cemetery, and 1904 Riverside County Courthouse. Continue reading →
Sergio Jandell Tapia-Rodriguez, 7, a 2nd grade student with Springs’ Magnolia Student Center, was introduced to the game of golf through PLAY (Police Leading Active Youth), a free program offered by the Riverside Police Foundation and the Riverside Community Parks Association. Sergio’s mother, Delia Rodriguez, said, “This event is a fun way for kids to try out different sports and get to interact with the police department.”
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Springs’ Magnolia Student Center ACE and 2017 Homeschool graduate Bella Cantu received a two-year Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship from Cal State University San Bernardino; her proposed research topic is: Educational challenges resulting from the COVID-19 crisis among minority students and faculty.
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Springs’ Magnolia Student Center held its first ever virtual Open House which was viewed by many. It featured photographs from the school year of students, staff and schoolwork, with live presentations by teachers. Seniors also enjoyed a “drive-through” graduation event, which included walking a stage and receiving a graduation certificate, a tassel turn and pomp and circumstance music. Continue reading →
Valeria Duarte, 13, an 8th-grade student at Springs’ Magnolia Academy, is on a waitlist for the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles summer program, the YOLA National Festival. The festival is a two-week summer program for young musicians, offering them an opportunity to learn and perform with world-renowned conductors. Hundreds of young musicians nationwide submit auditions for the festival. Continue reading →
Atticus Leveck, 16, a 10th-grade student at Springs’ Magnolia Student Center, is celebrating his 10th anniversary as part of the Scouts BSA. He first joined as a Tiger Cub Scout at age 6, his mother Anastasia said, because “he has always loved the outdoors and hands-on experiences.” Continue reading →
Magnolia Student Center students Mikalia Paul (12th grade), Arionna Paul (6th) and Ian Paul (2nd) have been working with their parents to create masks to assist in the battle against COVID-19. Continue reading →
Springs held its first Speech Meet at the Magnolia Student Center on March 5. The event gave participants the chance to practice public speaking while discussing a topic for which they have a passion. Students had the chance to build their confidence, develop presentation skills and learn critical thinking. Continue reading →
