Learn ♦ Experience ♦ Thrive Fall Season November 2021

California School for the Deaf embraces our 2021-2022 Theme Our Impact~ Our Focus~ Our Legacy Reflection, Critical Consciousness, & Deconstruction

Congratulations to our students who participated in the Gallaudet University Trivia Cup. Zoe Bell, Gabriella "Gaby" Bibb, Geneva Brock, Nate Goff, Lelan Gonzales, Sevan Ikeda, Emery Letendre-Jackson, Christopher Navarrete-Pleitez, & Chang-May Tan. You made CSD proud! We want to acknowledge the coaches, Andrew Phillips & Emily Sidansky.

Trivia Cup Language and Literature: Top 16: Christopher Navarrete-Pleitez, Top 4: Chang-May Tan, Chang-May will play in the finals next spring at Gallaudet.

Trivia Cup Social Studies Top 32: Zoe Bell, Nate Goff, Christopher Navarrete-Pleitez, Top 16: Chang-May Tan.

Trivia Cup Science and Technology Top 32: Zoe Bell and Geneva Brock, Top 4: Chang-May Tan, Chang-May will play in the finals next spring at Gallaudet.

Trivia Cup Mathematics Top 32: Gaby Bibb, Top 8: Sevan Ikeda, Top 4: Chang-May Tan, Chang-May will play in the finals next spring at Gallaudet.

We are excited to announce that the Class of 2022 website is up and running. It is still a work in progress; the Career Center will be updating the website on a regular basis.  THE CONTENT The purpose of the website is to communicate with students, families, and the CSD community about important Senior year events such as: Post-High School Planning FAFSA Workshop CSD Scholarship Application and Process Senior Ceremonies Graduation Day Events …. And more!  THE DESIGN The website proudly shows the Class of 2022’s selected class colors and mascot!  (Note: The mascot they chose is Mushu, the Chinese dragon, from the movie, Mulan)

Career Technical Education

Tucker The Career Technical Education department would like to share some tidbits about what has been happening this semester. During school 2021-2022 year, we rely on Tucker and Zoey, our dogs, to help us design our newly implemented Humane Care Education program. Our outstanding students contribute remarkable ideas as to what they would like to see in this program. The program will kick off full gear in 2022-2023.  We have Humane Care Education program where our teacher, Leah Bornstein. Here's a blueprint of the course breakdown: 10th grade- Canine Education- Beginner Level 1 Positive reinforcement Canine ethology Canine Cognition Communication & body language Canine enrichment Positive training tools & methods  Learning theory & Functional assessments Reinforcement & training applications Teaching basic behaviors  Managing behavior Common behavior problems 11th grade- Dog Training- Intermediate Level 2 Assessments & Training plans Canine health & science Agility training Working dogs - service dog training Animal advocacy Adoption event Fundraising Rescue work Grooming essentials 12th grade-Dog Training-Advance Capstone Level 3 Working with humans Conduct group class Conduct private class Grooming services CCPDT certification(s) Business management Marketing & branding Capstone or off-campus job in the field

Zoey

CTE Eagle Cafe

Eagle Cafe continues to refine its menu per our students' recommendations. The menu shows what our students in this program serve our customers. This program is student-centered with guidance and support from Michelle "Mimi" Aguilar. It is lovely capturing students' passion for deciding what to serve our customers.  I must recognize our outstanding work experience students who have the talent to help streamline the cafe: First Period: Andrew Garza, Jacquelyn Gascon Lopez (second period), Michael Franquez, and Reilly Turner.  Second Period: Nayely Colmenares Rodriguez and Renea Love (first & third period) Third Period: Christoffel Arevalo-Angel & Sumi Yang Eagle Cafe is rocking because of our fantastic work experience students. They have passion and the drive to help support Mimi's vision.

Culinary Arts

Once again, COVID-19 has impacted events at CSDF. For the second year in a row the Deaf Culinary Bowl has been cancelled. DO NOT WORRY! The culinary arts students have proposed an alternative competition. This time it will not be against the other Deaf schools, but with our own in-house teachers!!! Students threw down the spatula and a brave group of teachers accepted the challenge. The event will take place in March in the culinary arts classroom. These are the brave knights that will duel on the kitchen battlefield Team Squires (students) Team color (Orange): Mela Diaz / Jack Fuller / Johnte Haggins/ Caleb Klobuchar / Adam Kwolek / Angeni Sloan / Devan Vierra / Joanne Zhang Team Lorthews – (Medieval name for staff) Team color (White) Samantha Braidi / Michael Sidansky / Emily Sidansky / Marissa Cohen Daniel Girard / Len Gonzales / Clark Brooke / James O’Brien Who shall be crowned with the noble title? Do not forget to wear the colors to support your favorite team!

National Association of the Deaf (NAD) announced Royce Laterza, a 16-year-old Deaf student from CSD, won the holiday card designing contest.

CSD 2022 Calendar Design

Marisa Cruz-Cruz

Sasha Traver

Marisa Cruz Cruz and Sasha Traver both won the best design vote for our school 2022 calendar. Congratulations to them!

NTID/RIT Dual Credit Class Under CTE Program

Our CTE department has a couple of teachers teaching dual credit courses aligned with the NTID/ RIT curriculum. Each course is three college credits and transferable. This year we have two new classes, Environmental Science and Web Design.   Dual-Credit courses Blueprint Reading  CAD Application Environmental Science  Forensic Science Page Layout Raster and Vector Graphics Visual Idea Development Web Design

Spotlight CSD Alumni

Proud to share our alumni, Ashley Locatelli featured in the NTID/ RIT newsletter, about her experience while taking Dual-Credit class under the CTE department, CAD application course.

Finals in December 2021

How can I do well in finals week? Here are some tips to help you stay motivated and survive finals week. Schedule your study session (solo or with a group). Take a break from studying and do something to refresh your energy.  Eat healthy snacks. Find a study space.  Reward yourself.  Be kind to yourself.  Do your best!

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