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Honoring Our Volunteers
The Ferraiuolo Family of Stone Lake Elementary School 
The Ferraiuolo family was recognized as an Education Partner at the April 16, 2013, meeting of the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Education. Jennifer Ferraiuolo has served as president and vice-president of the Stone Lake Elementary School PTO for years. In addition to serving in these positions, she also chaired the following events: Saturday pancake breakfast for the community, book fair, talent show, 6th grade promotion, Staff Appreciation Week, canned food drive, yearbook sales and other fundraising events that directly impact each student on campus. Jennifer also chaired the annual ice cream social event, where she raffles off her services as an attorney by offering a free living trust to a family valued at $2,000. Jennifer currently serves on the Superintendent's Advisory Committee, volunteers weekly at Toby Johnson Middle School, as well as works in the classroom weekly at Stone Lake. Steve Ferraiuolo, Jennifer's husband, also volunteers. He has worked in classrooms at Stone Lake, as well as behind the scenes at various school events. He also has volunteered to help organize various fundraising events. The Ferraiuolo's have two daughters: Olivia, a 7th grade student at Johnson Middle School and Elena, a 3rd grade student at Stone Lake. |
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EGUSD partners with Sacramento River Cats on fundraiser for EGUSD athletic programs
The Elk Grove Unified School District invites students, staff, parents and community members to spend an evening enjoying "America's favorite pastime" at an EGUSD Night/Service Learning Night at 7:05 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2013 during the Sacramento River Cats vs. Las Vegas 51s game. The EGUSD Night at the River Cats game is a fundraiser to benefit EGUSD athletics programs. For Service Learning Night, students who complete their service learning hours will earn one free ticket to the game. Additional guests will have the option to purchase additional tickets. Schools participating in the district's service learning program will be recognized during the pre-game and on the matrix board at the stadium. The John Reith Elementary School Marching All-Stars
Band will also play "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the seventh inning stretch. Tickets are available at the Assembly ($15) and Home Run Hill ($10) levels. They can be purchased either online or with a flyer to be sent home with students. A total of $2 from each ticket sold will go towards EGUSD athletics programs. Unused tickets can be exchanged for any Sunday-Thursday Sacramento River Cats game during the 2013 season. Tickets can be purchased online at https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go.htmI?l=EN&t=rivercats&o=133515&g=12209 (special offer code: elk grove) or by contacting Meagan Schreiner at 916-376-4672 or mschreiner@rivercats.com.
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Register for EGUSD Virtual Academy
The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) Virtual Academy is now accepting registration for kindergarten through 8thgrade students for the 2013-2014 school year. The online academy is open to students living in Sacramento, Amador, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Placer, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter and Yolo counties.
The EGUSD Virtual Academy offers an innovative learning experience for the 21st century student. This free online academy allows students in kindergarten through 8th grade to experience teaching and learning from virtually anywhere a computer will take them. All courses are aligned to the State of California's standards and benchmarks and have a strong emphasis on building skills and critical thinking.
Each EGUSD Virtual Academy student has an individualized plan for his or her course of study. Student learning is guided by Elk Grove Unified teachers. Students have access to their teachers in person, online and by email. Parents play a critical role as learning coaches in the EGUSD Virtual Academy to support their students' learning.
Registration materials can be downloaded at http://blogs.egusd.net/egva/enroll/ or picked up at the Las Flores High School campus at 5900 Bamford Drive, Sacramento.
For more information about the EGUSD Virtual Academy, contact (916) 399-9890, email egvirtual@egusd.net or visit http://blogs.egusd.net/egva/.
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A Thank You from Florin High School's FFA
The Florin High School FFA would like to thank everyone who sent glasses for the Lion's Club eyeglasses drive. This year, Florin's FFA will donate over 255 pairs of glasses to the Lion's Club. Eyeglasses of any type can still be sent to Florin's FFA for next year's drive. |
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Welcome to eguNews, an EGUSD email newsletter published every two weeks. To subscribe to eguNews, click here. If you have questions about eguNews, you can email communication@egusd.net or call (916) 686-7732.
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Farmers market assemblies grow and flourish at EGUSD elementary schools
Amidst abundant rows of strawberries, oranges, apples, broccoli, tangerines and cucumbers were anxiously excited Florin Elementary School students eager to "purchase" fruits and vegetables to share with their families later.
The array of fruits and vegetables on the campus of Florin Elementary School were made possible through Farmers Market assemblies, provided by Elk Grove Unified's Food and Nutrition Services Department with funding provided by the Network for a Healthy California. Through this program, each grade level at a school site attends a Farmers Market assembly where they learn about the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables and how to select ripe produce. Each student is given play money to "shop" with and "purchase" fruits and vegetables.
"Selecting your own fruits and vegetables makes eating them even more enjoyable," said Anne Gaffney, nutrition specialist for the district. "This program encourages students to eat more fruits and vegetables and reinforces the healthy message modeled by having many fruits and vegetables to choose from in the school cafeterias.
In April, four elementary schools - Anna Kirchgater, John Reith, Florin and Franklin - enjoyed the farmers market assemblies. In May, the farmers market assemblies will visit the following elementary schools: Union House, Mary Tsukamoto, Prairie and Herman Leimbach.
The farmers market assemblies are a part of EGUSD's nutrition education program. In addition to the farmers market assemblies, the program also presents Jr. Chef and KidTribe assemblies, holds Nutrition Olympics events and facilitates the Harvest of the Month program and poster contests.
The Food and Nutrition Services Department has also helped schools create more healthy environments. In 2011, all 39 of Elk Grove Unified's elementary schools earned awards through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC). Schools recognized through the HUSSC program have worked hard to make changes to their school nutrition environment by improving the quality of foods served and providing students with nutrition education as well as physical education and opportunities for physical activity.
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Students experience "living history" at Valley High School
In preparation for the California Standards Tests (CSTs), historical figures from several significant events in history were seen roaming the halls and classrooms at Valley High School quizzing students as a part of their annual History Museum on Thursday, April 25.
Since 2004, students at Valley have had the chance to see history come to life and get ready to tackle their CSTs at the annual History Museum.
"The History Museum was created to bring excitement and energy to students to inspire them to do their best on the social studies CST," said Chris Hardwicke, a history teacher at Valley. "It's something the students look forward to each year as many of them have told us the History Museum motivates them to try harder on their tests."
The History Museum was open to students in world history and U.S. history classes, as well as 10th and 11thgrade students. In the History Museum, adult volunteers - Valley history department staff, district administrators and retired teachers - were dressed as historical figures who spoke with students about different standards for the history CST test and encouraged students to perform their best on the test. Students who attended the museum received a ticket for lunch and extra credit in their history class.
The History Museum is one aspect of how social science teachers at Valley are making history fun - and helping students raise their test scores. In 10th grade, students debate in the Roman Senate while wearing togas and hold "dinner parties" where they interact as key figures of the Enlightenment and Age of Revolutions. In 11th grade, students interact by debating the Constitutional Convention, arguing the controversies leading to the Civil War and role-playing the integration of immigrants into urban life. As seniors, students manage political campaigns from primaries through final elections. At all grade levels, students actively engage in Socratic seminars focusing on current events and develop the social skills necessary to discuss controversy without animosity.
These innovative approaches have proved to be quite beneficial for Valley students. Over the past eight years, the number of students scoring proficient and advanced on the U.S. History CST has increased by 47 percent and World History CST scores have nearly tripled.
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River Oaks Bistro Opens at Cosumnes Oaks High School
On Thursday nights through the end of May, the hottest new restaurant in Elk Grove to visit is the River Oaks Bistro, located in the Cosumnes Oaks High School Culinary Arts Center.
River Oaks Bistro celebrated it's grand opening on April 18 and will be open on Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. until May 29. The menu will change each week, but will typically feature two or three choices of appetizers, main courses and desserts. The bistro is an ROP student-run restaurant.
Students in the ROP Culinary Arts program at Cosumnes Oaks are trained in a variety of areas. ROP students learn how to plan, select, store, purchase, prepare, test, serve and sell quality food and food products, become involved in setting up restaurant-style meals, and participate in catering jobs on and off campus, food cook-offs, and a variety of other events. Students also learn about food from around the world, different aspects of the food service industry and other topics of student interest.
Visitors to the restaurant will have their pick of first courses, main courses, desserts and beverages. The menu will change each week. Only cash or checks are accepted at this time. In addition to dine in service, meals are also available to-go. To place a to-go order, call (916) 202-2823. Click here to visit their Facebook page.
River Oaks Bistro is located on the campus of Cosumnes Oaks High School (8350 Lotz Parkway, Elk Grove, 95757).
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Elk Grove High School student and illusionist performs fundraiser shows for technology academy
Hocus pocus! Abracadabra!
Elk Grove High School's own student/illusionist/comedian Kevin Warren performed his "Imagine: A World Where Imagination Rules Over Reality" show on April 26-27 at the Elk Grove High School theater. Proceeds from the three shows benefited the Elk Grove High School Technology and Digital Arts (TDA) Academy.
Warren, a senior at Elk Grove High School, has been entertaining audiences for 10 years throughout the Sacramento area. He hopes to one day perform in theaters around the world. Warren includes a mix of audience participation in addition to his illusions and dramatic effects. His assistant, Paloma Lawlor, is a 2012 graduate of Elk Grove High School. Click here to view past performances of Kevin Warren.
The TDA Academy serves students interested in the arts. The academy teaches practical, vocational and artistic digital skills to better prepare students for the future while surrounding them in a professional environment. In the Academy, students will have the opportunity to pursue and be exposed to a variety of disciplines including computer graphics, graphic design, digital photo, digital filmmaking and video production, media arts, photography and digital photo illustration. Click here for more information about the TDA academy.
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