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News & Notes March 10, 2017
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What's Happening at The Academies?
Mar 20 -- Staff Development *NO SCHOOL*
Mar 21 -- Track Meet @ CVC
Mar 22 -- TCOE Poetry & Prose
Mar 30 -- TCOE Math Super Bowl
Mar 31 -- Track Meet @ Sequoia Union
Apr 10 -17 -- Spring Break *NO SCHOOL*
Apr 28 -- Excellence or Bust
May 5 -- SVA Theater Presents Peter Pan
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Poetry & Prose
TCOE's Poetry
and
Prose
is coming soon. SVA has three individual and three group acts will perform in front of judges and an audience on Wednesday, March 22.
Our student performers are:
Cadence Spencer
Shellby Lara
Hana Dussan
Santiago and Samuel Casas
Rebekah Cantelmi and Zoe Silva
Grace Tovar and Nayely Reyes
More information about the event is available
here.
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Congratulations to Cora Goodrich for her win at the County Science Olympiad last weekend!
Cora came in first place in the Ecology event and third in Reach for the Stars.
We're proud of you and the rest of the SVA scholars who participated in this event. Thanks for representing your school in this county competition!
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Spring PBL
Fifth and sixth grades hosted their A-maze-ing Rat Race PBL event Tuesday. Students engineered mazes for classroom rats (Coca & Cola, Honey Nut & Cheerio, and Lily & Mabel), collected and analyzed data, made revisions, and continued to refine their work before presenting to the public this week.
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| Data Analysis. These graphs show maze completion data aggregated for both rat's times and disaggregated by individual rat. |
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Track & Field Season
There are two track meets scheduled later this month:CVC 3/21 and Sequoia Union 3/31. Grades 5-8 may attend meets, serious 4th graders are welcome at practices.
Practice began this week. A signed
Athlete Contract
is required for every participant. See contract for more information, including the practice schedule.
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Lost and Found
With chilly mornings and warm afternoons, those jackets and sweaters are beginning to pile up! Please remind your students to be responsible for their belongings at school. Be sure to check the lost and found racks when you are on campus for your conferences next week!
Items left behind will be donated to Visalia Rescue Mission at the end of the day on Friday, March 10.
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Excellence or Bust
Each year, Sycamore Valley Academy hosts
Excellence
or
Bust
, an event exclusively for local leaders in the education community. This event
gives the community a chance to see what Sycamore Valley Academy believes and does, and to share resources and tools to make these excellent principles and practices accessible to local educators.
Superintendent Dutton will present on The Academies program and practices, then guests will select from a menu of lessons to observe in classrooms.
April 28
8AM-12PM
Sycamore Valley Academy
6832 Ave. 280
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Basketball - Final Season Update & Statistics
In the final game against Sequoia Union, the Explorers pulled off a 29-28 victory on the road. After losing to the Cougars by one point in overtime at home, the rematch game did not disappoint the fans. Coming into the game, Sequoia Union had only lost one game all season. The Explorers were 0-3 on the road, so on paper, it looked like an easy win for the Cougars. But the Explorers took the early lead and held on the entire contest. "Today, the team finished the season as winners; in attitude, in sportsmanship, and on the court. Garreth Jewell had his best game as a point guard in two years
to finish his SVA career, and he really controlled the tempo of the game" said coach Bennett. Zephaniah Serna led all scorers in the contest with 16 points. "I love this team, and I am sad to finish the season this year. We became a basketball family, and I hope that we stay connected in the years to come" said coach Bennett. The team finishes with a 4-5 record, 3-1 in their last four games.
In the final game against Sequoia Union, the Lady Explorers pulled off a 19-18 victory on the road. This was the second straight victory for the girls over the Cougars. Brenna Mathews was all over the court stealing the Cougars passes. She finished the game with 15 steals, which is an SVA record. Cadence Spencer and Sofia Rasner fought tough battles on the inside as the Cougars brought an aggressive style to their inside play. Sierra Gleaton finishes her SVA career as the all time leader in assists. "Our Lady Explorers have been complimented by several opposing teams as having the highest level of sportsmanship in the league. Not only have they played outstanding basketball all season long, they have done so with a great attitude, professionalism, and unselfishness. Our entire school is very proud of them" said Coach Yado. The team finishes with a 5-4 record on the season, which is the best record ever by an SVA team.
SVA Boys Basketball - 2017 Season
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Opponent
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Date
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Home or Away
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Win or Loss
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SVA Score
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Opponent Score
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Three Rivers
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1/24/2017
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Home
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Loss
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29
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38
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George McCann
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1/26/2017
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Away
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Loss
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25
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45
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Ivanhoe
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1/31/2017
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Home
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Win
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39
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13
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CVC
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2/2/2017
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Away
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Loss
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19
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39
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Oak Grove
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2/7/2017
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Away
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Rain
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Rain
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Rain
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Sequoia Union
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2/9/2017
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Home
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Loss
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34
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35
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Bye
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2/14/2017
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Bye
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Bye
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Bye
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Bye
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Valley Life Charter
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2/16/2017
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Home
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Win
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35
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32
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Willow Glen
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2/21/2017
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Home
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Win
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44
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23
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Bye
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2/23/2017
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Bye
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Bye
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Bye
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Bye
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Valley Life Charter
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2/28/2017
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Away
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Loss
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30
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43
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Sequoia Union
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3/2/2017
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Away
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Win
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29
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28
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SVA Girls Basketball - 2017 Season
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Opponent
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Date
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Home or Away
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Win or Loss
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SVA Score
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Opp. Score
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Three Rivers
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1/24/2017
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Home
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Win
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16
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14
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George McCann
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1/26/2017
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Away
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Loss
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18
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38
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Ivanhoe
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1/31/2017
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Home
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Win
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40
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3
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CVC
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2/2/2017
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Away
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Loss
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21
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34
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Oak Grove
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2/7/2017
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Away
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Rain
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Rain
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Rain
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Sequoia Union
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2/9/2017
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Home
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Win
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26
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25
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Bye
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2/14/2017
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Bye
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Bye
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Bye
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Bye
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Valley Life Charter
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2/16/2017
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Home
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Loss
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20
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25
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Willow Glen
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2/21/2017
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Home
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Win
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23
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17
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Bye
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2/23/2017
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Bye
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Bye
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Bye
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Bye
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Valley Life Charter
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2/28/2017
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Away
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Loss
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23
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24
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Sequoia Union
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3/2/2017
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Away
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Win
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19
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18
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SVA Basketball Statistics - Total Scoring
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2015
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2016
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Career
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Player
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Total Points
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Total Points
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Total Points
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Zephaniah Serna
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16
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104
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120
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Liam Gair
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0
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88
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88
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Garreth Jewel
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9
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32
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41
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Kylie Lara
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0
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34
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34
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Luis Carranza
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24
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NA
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24
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Adam Greene
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23
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NA
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23
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2015
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2016
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Career
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Player
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Total Points
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Total Points
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Total Points
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Cadence Spencer
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20
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69
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89
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Sierra Gleaton
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8
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53
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61
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Sophia Rasner
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12
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47
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59
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Lacey Luna
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51
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NA
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51
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Brenna Mathews
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16
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20
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36
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Celebrating Cesar Chavez
Our 3rd & 4th graders participate in the Cesar Chavez annual legacy celebration. They will play
De Colores
on their ukuleles at COS to start the nonpartisan celebration of Cesar
Chavez
's birthday. Beginning at 9:00AM, revelers will gather at COS in the circle drive. At 10:00AM, a walk will begin to the Whittman Center (315 Pearl St, Visalia, CA 93291) where the celebration will continue. All are invited to attend this community event.
Download the event flyer for more information.
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Camp Invention Returns to SVA
Camp Invention is where BIG ideas become the next BIG thing and it is coming back to SVA!
During the week of July 17-21 (9:00a-3:30p) local educators will lead hands-on activities created especially for elementary school children. Time will be spent helping a mysterious scientist find energy to power robotic creatures and much more. Discounts are available, so register today!
800.968.4332.
Use promo code Discover25 to save $25 (expires 3/20) and Discover15 to save $15 (expires 5/01).
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Party Train
It's not too late to grab your tickets to upcoming party train events. Tickets to each event are limited, so buy now!
Click here to see a complete list of parties happening now through spring.
Up Next:
Kid's Event:
DATE CHANGE! Saturday, March 4, 12:30PM-2:30PM -
Wanna be a Video Star?
Come out and join Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Cazarez for a groovy, dance-tastic event and pizza lunch! All K-8th graders are welcome.
Bring your lawn chairs and get ready to listen to some live toe-tapping traditional bluegrass music! Beer and hearty snacks will be provided.
Kid's Event (5th grade and up): Saturday, March 25, 10AM-1:30PM
Spring Sewing with Mrs. Padilla. Celebrate the first week of Spring by sewing and decorating your very own Tote Bag. Fabric, fabric decorations, sewing materials, and lunch provided!
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Mixed Bag Online Fundraiser
The Mixed Bag spring fundraiser is online only this year! click the link to shop and support SVA PTO.
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Lunch Menu
Monday 3/6 - Pizza cheese crunchers
Tuesday 3/7 - Orange chicken rice bowl
Wednesday 3/8 - Cheeseburger sliders
Thursday 3/9 - *NO SCHOOL*
Friday 3/10 -
*NO SCHOOL*
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New Postings Are Here!
Our 2017-18 job postings are now on
edjoin.org and linked through our websites.
Substitute Teachers Needed
Sycamore Valley Academy has a experienced and dedicated teaching staff, but we are always looking to expand our sub list.
If you or someone you know has the desire to be a substitute teacher at our amazing school, has a bachelor's degree, has passed the CBEST, and is willing to get a substitute credential and fingerprint clearance we would love to grow our team.
Substitute Instructional Aides Needed
Sycamore Valley Academy Aide Subs minimum requirements are a high school diploma and fingerprint clearance.
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Next PTO Meeting
Monday, March 13
6:00PM
Round Table Pizza
4035 S. Mooney Blvd.
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Visalia Firefighters Association Golf Tournament
Visalia Firefighters Association is hosting it's annual Scott Smith Memorial Golf Tournament on
May 19. The late Captain Smith was grandfather to one of our students. This year, proceeds from the event will benefit Visalia Rescue Mission. Entry fee is $100.
For more information and to download the entry form,
click here.
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Visalia Swim Club
VSC is a year round competitive swim program for children of all ages. The club swims at the centrally located College of the Sequoias pool five days a week, so it's easy to find a practice schedule that works for your family.
Several of our students swim with this team! For more information about the team contact Marcella Hogg (559) 471-5159 or ask our own Mrs. Poggione about her experience with the team.
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Children's Art Classes
Arts Visalia, a local nonprofit organization, is holding children's art classes this spring.
Arts Visalia offers classes for both adults and children in their on-site classroom. Classes are designed for both beginners and more advanced students to explore their creativity, expand their technical skills and learn at their own pace. Small class sizes provide a hands-on experience that encourages artistic engagement with instructors and fellow students.
To enroll your child, please fill out the enrollment form and return it to Arts Visalia. Class sizes are limited with enrollment on a first-come first-served basis. To guarantee a place in a class, tuition must be paid at the time of enrollment.
Arts Visalia
214 East Oak Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 739-0905
info@artsvisalia.org
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