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TUSD Weekly Update| 10.2.17
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We hope you are enjoying this new communications effort designed to showcase and keep you in the loop on all the wonderful things happening in TUSD. Please follow us on social media for daily vs. just weekly updates! Got a story idea? Please reach out!
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Homecoming Parade | Then and Now
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According to Turlock High School yearbook Advisor Virginia Barr, to the best of her knowledge and research, the annual tradition of a Main Street Homecoming Parade started back in 1932. Pictured above is an image from the 1960
Alert of that year's Homecoming Parade. According to the Turlock Historical Society Museum, the picture was taken at the corner of East Main and Golden State Boulevard. The building on the left is the Carolyn Hotel, the current location of Jack in the Box, and across the street is the building with Vails Jewelers. Last year's parade was cancelled due to flooding in Downtown Turlock, but it was carried off without a hitch last Friday. A lot has changed in Turlock since 1932, but it is nice that traditions such as the Homecoming Parade live on for a new generation of students and Turlock community members to enjoy.
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“Pride Time” is in its second year at Pitman High School and is part of a systemic response to intervention at their site. Labs are offered Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and are designed to meet the learning needs of all students within the school day. Both intervention and extension
labs are available each week ranging from homework help to re-teaching to test make-ups to college and career exploration opportunities. Shout out to the Pride for their efforts at implementing this important component of a successful Professional Learning Community!
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Crowell Elementary School
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Crowell Elementary School's theme this year is R.E.A.C.H. which stands for
Research,
Engineering,
Arts, Collaboration, and
Health. In support of their school-wide theme, Crowell teachers selected a personal area of interest and then developed a catalog of all the workshops for students. All workshops are composed of various grade levels and are offered every Wednesday for an hour. The school-wide workshops focus on enrichment and allow students to learn a skill that isn't normally taught during the regular, instructional day. These workshops expose students to topics that will prepare them for college and career, yet are also high interest, hands-on, and interactive. Crowell is offering two rounds of workshops this school year to allow students to learn multiple skills. Shout out to the Crowell Cougars on this new, innovative program for students!
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Bret Sutterly has worked in TUSD the past 39 years! He currently teaches 5th grade at Walnut Elementary Education Center in the Discovery Math Science Magnet. A typical day for Bret starts at 4:40 AM at the gym. He then heads to his classroom by 7 AM and teaches from 8:15 AM-2:55 PM. From 3:00-5:00 PM he plans, preps, and grades before he hits the hay at 9:00 PM. Bret feels very fortunate to have had a career that is a passion, an art, a hobby, and an adventure that allows him to help shape the lives of others. His challenges are keeping up with the energy levels of new teachers as well as meeting the needs of his diverse students and families. He is proud of winning a Presidential Innovation Award, Tapestry Grant, and Turlock Educator of the Year, but is most proud of seeing kids, now adults, that still remember his teaching. His own children, Kyle, a lawyer, Tyler, a NASA scientist (pictured via Skype above), and Lyndsay, a teacher, make him pretty proud too! Bret enjoys hanging out with his "darling bride" and kayaking, fishing, and hiking. He also enjoys attending 49er games and has been a season ticket holder since the 80's. Thank you, Bret, for helping put the "US" in TUSD!
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Where in the world is . . . Wayne Hinds?
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Wayne Hinds taught in TUSD from 1977-2006, a total of 29 years and his influence is still felt today among social studies teachers. After retiring, Wayne became an ordained vocational deacon and served under several priests before becoming a pastor of the Grace Anglican Church in Turlock. He is currently researching and writing the history of Christianity which he hopes to develop into an adult lecture series. When he is not busy ministering, Wayne enjoys riding for a grass-fed cattle operation as well as working horses, camping, and fly-fishing. In reflecting back on his time in TUSD, Wayne shared that he misses the daily stimulation with students as well as with his fellow teachers. He is thankful that he was able to talk about history (his academic love) with young people and then coach with great coaches which was a "blessing" and made his "life a joy." He still loves the "Blue & Gold" and is happy that his daughter graduated from THS and that his grandson is currently playing JV football for the Bulldogs. When asked about how he feels about his legacy in TUSD, Wayne, in inimicable fashion, replied: "I must honestly comment that my observation from the perspective of nearly 74 years is that when one talks about one's 'legacy' that just means you're an old fart!" We miss you, Wayne!
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Jaya
Dutcher Middle School
Grade 7
Fave Class | Drama
Activities | Speech and Debate, Builder’s Club, CJSF, Student Government and Crochet Club
College Goal | Harvard
Career Goal | General Psychiatrist and Sleep Technician
Fave Thing About School | Meeting different people and making new friends.
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Mikayla
Pitman High School
Grade 10
Fave Class | Art
Activities | Art Club, Game Club, Creative Writing Club
College Goal | Art School
Career Goal |
Animator
Fave Thing About School | Helping little kids learn art with the Pitman Art Club
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Salvation Army Kettle Kick-Off
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Please contact Chief Communication Coordinator Marie Russell if you have a recommendation for future content including a retiree to catch up with, student to recognize, or employee to feature. 209.648.0968
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