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By Anonymous — Tuesday, September 4th, 2012
 Fillmore Unified School District FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AGENDA 6:30 p.m. |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, September 4th, 2012
Two-day event unites former U.S. Congressmen, students and the public for discussion and debate about Congress, bipartisanship and democracy
Camarillo, CA - CSU Channel Islands (CI) will host two veteran former U.S. Congressmen for two days of rare access, discussion and debate during “Congress to Campus,” Monday, Sept. 17, and Tuesday, Sept. 18. Former Representatives John Porter (R-Ill.) and William Brodhead (D-Mich.) will meet with students, faculty and the community, and share their real-life experiences and insights during class visits and a public forum. Over the course of two days, the former Congressmen will speak to eight classes in subjects ranging from political science to chemistry, meet with more than 600 students, and interact with the public at a moderated community forum in the Petit Salon on the CI campus, Monday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The events are part of CI’s Constitution Day celebration. “Congress is consistently CONTINUED » |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012
Fillmore Unified School District today announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. Each school and/or the district office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The household size and income criteria identified below will be used to determine eligibility for free, reduced-price, or full-price meal benefits. Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown here are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Children who receive Food Stamp (FS), California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payments (Kin-GAP), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) benefits are automatically eligible for free meals regardless of the income of the household in which they reside. Eligibility for a foster child is based on a separate application and solely on the amount of the child’s “personal use” income. Application forms are being distributed to all households with a letter informing them of the availability of free and reduced-price meals for enrolled children. Applications are also available at the principal’s office in each school. To apply for free or reduced-price meal benefits, households must complete an application and return it to the school for processing. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. The information households provide on the application will be used to determine meal eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or program officials. Requirements for school CONTINUED » |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, August 21st, 2012
FMS DAILY BULLETIN General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059 STUDENT INFORMATION 1. WELCOME TO A NEW SCHOOL YEAR! We hope that everyone had a fantastic summer and that you are ready to learn and show the community what awesome students we have at Fillmore Middle School! PARENT INFORMATION 1. PARENTS – SIGN UP FOR PARENT CONNECTION for Zangle. See your student’s grades, attendance, class assignments. You may access the required form at our website: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us Click on the “For Parents” drop down, Zangle Parent Connection, Registration Form. Print and complete the form and have your student deliver it to the front office. Once processed you will receive a PIN number for accessing your student’s information. |
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By Anonymous — Monday, August 20th, 2012
Fillmore Unified School District FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AGENDA 6:30 p.m. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
Freshmen Orientation and Class Elections will be held on Wednesday, August 15th in the gymnasium from 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 NOON. We are very fortunate to have the renowned motivational speaker Keith Hawkins coming to Fillmore to work with the freshmen, as well as train our upperclassmen to be school leaders. If you are interested in running for a Freshmen Class Office, Intent to Run forms will be available at orientation. Elections will be held before the end of the day. BBQ Hot Dogs will be served at noon. (Registration will follow beginning at 1:00 – see schedule below) Registration will be held in Room 49 (Yearbook & ID photos) and the library August 14th & 15th The registration schedule is as follows (times according to last name): Tuesday, August 14th - Juniors: A-H 9:00 am, I-P 9:45, Q-Z 10:30, Seniors: A-H 1:00 p.m., I-P 1:45, Q-Z 2:30. Wednesday, August 15th - Sophomores: A-H 9:00 am, I-P 9:45, Q-Z 10:30, Freshman: A-H 1:00 pm, I-P 1:45, Q-Z 2:30 |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
Mariana Alamillo is a Fillmore High School student who attended career camp at Sea World San Diego, California July 22-27 2012. During her one week stay she preformed a wide range of duties. Everything from swimming with dolphins, cleaning habitats, feeding animals, participating in animal surgery, and even performed on the Sea Lion and Otter show. Mariana is very passionate in pursing a career in animal training. This is a great experience and I would highly recommend this to anyone that wants a career in animal training. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
The Fillmore High School Band is off and running (or is it playing?!). During the week of 7/30-8/3 Band Camp was held (4 hours each day!) and the goals for the week were to learn and practice the fundamentals of marching, to start the process of learning their competitive field show, and to prepare for the Ventura County Fair Parade. And, they did a great job in the parade! Now, they will be taking their own time at home (right, band students?!) to practice, practice, practice! With the first football game the Friday after school starts, they better be practicing :-) We look forward to a busy school year with the band playing at football games, and working hard to learn their drills and music for their competitions. Meanwhile, the Band Boosters will be working hard to raise funds for this awesome band program so don't forget to buy those Krispy Kreme donuts and halos at the football games! |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, August 7th, 2012
Fillmore Unified School District FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AGENDA 6:30 p.m. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, August 1st, 2012
The Fillmore Unified School District will be keeping music in the schools. There will be band offered in the elementary schools this school year. Information will be provided at the beginning of school year. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, August 1st, 2012
CSU Channel Islands was a century in the making. August marks 10 years as Ventura County’s first and only four-year public university, kicking off a yearlong celebration
 California State University Channel Islands Camarillo, CA - This month, CSU Channel Islands commemorates the 10th anniversary of its opening, when Ventura County’s century-long dream of a leading, public four-year university finally became a reality. Beginning in August and throughout the 2012-2013 academic year, CSU Channel Islands will observe this milestone with a yearlong celebration highlighting achievements of the past decade, its role and support for the public good, and the bright future ahead. “The people of this region built this University. CI’s 10th anniversary is a testament to their vision and commitment,” said President Richard R. Rush. “I believe we’re delivering on their dream. Together, we’re tackling the problems of today, preparing the leaders and innovators of tomorrow, and contributing to the vitality of our region for generations to come – and our work is only just beginning.” Over the past 10 years, CI has graduated more than 6,800 students, earned national accolades, and developed a unique and close-knit culture that places the student at the center of the learning experience. It also has established itself as a caring and committed contributor to the region by providing new educational opportunities for residents, enhancing the economy and workforce, and partnering with the community to address philanthropic and environmental concerns. Moreover, it has thrived in an era of severe state budget cuts by pursuing innovative partnerships and grant solutions. CI will kick off CONTINUED » |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 25th, 2012
THOUSAND OAKS, CA - Troy Spencer of Fillmore was among 610 students who made the Dean's List at California Lutheran University for the spring semester. Spencer is a freshman majoring in accounting. Students qualify for the Dean's List by maintaining a 3.6 grade point average in their academic subjects. CLU is a selective university located in Thousand Oaks, with centers in Oxnard and Woodland Hills for graduate courses and its Adult Degree Evening Program. With an enrollment of 4,100 students, CLU offers 37 undergraduate majors and graduate programs within the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Management and Graduate School of Education. Doctoral degrees in educational leadership, higher education leadership and clinical psychology are also offered. Members of the CLU student body come from across the nation and around the world and represent a diversity of faiths and cultures. For more information, visit http://www.callutheran.edu. |
 Capt. Al Huerta looks on as a Fillmore Firefighter shows the kids the power of the fire hose. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 18th, 2012
 Officer Leo Vazquez and several Ventura County Police Explorers spoke to the students at Mountain Vista Elementary last week. Enlarge Photo  It doesn’t get more exciting than this, sitting in a real police car! Kindergartners at Mountain Vista were pretty happy last week when the Fillmore Police Department visit on Community Workers Day. Enlarge Photo  Mountain Vista Kindergarten classes invited Humane Society Advocate “Aimee” to Community Workers Day. Enlarge Photo |
 Michael W. Caston, Jr., of Escondido poses with Sheri Merfeld, left, and Amanda Merfeld, both of the Conejo Valley. Caston is the first winner of the Merfeld Family Scholarship at VCCF which is awarded to a student whose parent has been diagnosed with ALS - also called Lou Gehrig's disease. Greg Merfeld, who died from the disease in January of this year, started the scholarship after his own diagnosis with the fatal disease. Photo by Katrina Maksimuk. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Monday, July 9th, 2012
Fillmore students awarded over $70,000
CAMARILLO, CA - The Ventura County Community Foundation awarded more than $1.2 million in scholarships to local students at the recent 2012 Scholarship Awards Reception, attended by more than 400 students, their families and donors who made the awards possible. The Community Foundation gave 325 awards to 253 students who will attend such universities as Harvard, Stanford, UCLA, California Lutheran, Pepperdine and Cal State Channel Islands. [Fillmore Recipients: Celina D. Arenas, Iris and Roger (Spike) Wilkins Scholarship Fund ($1,000), and Orfalea Scholarship Fund ($2,500), Jeremy D. Brooks, James C. Basile Scholarship Fund ($20,000), and William and Cynthia Fairburn Memorial Scholarship Fund ($2,000), Christina A. Gutierrez, ¡Adelante! Scholarship Fund ($4,000) and John and Agnes McFarlane Scholarship Fund ($5,000), Lizbeth Magana, Orfalea Scholarship Fund ($2,500), Brianna Y. Rodriguez, SAGE Scholarship Fund ($2,000), Vanessa M. Villa, William and Cynthia Fairburn Memorial Scholarship Fund ($2,000), Iris P. Villalobos, James C. Basile Scholarship Fund ($20,000) and John and Agnes McFarlane Scholarship Fund ($5,000) Lexington, Ky. Joy L. Coles, Rosellen Dee Pearsall Nurse Scholarship Fund ($4,000), Stephanie M. Riggle, Rosellen Dee Pearsall Nurse Scholarship Fund ($4,000)] "These scholarships are made possible by the generosity of people who believe in investing in the future of Ventura County," said Hugh J. Ralston, president and CEO of the community foundation. "The opportunity for just one student to attend college can transform that person, a family and a community." The Merfeld Family Foundation Scholarship was awarded for the first time to four students whose parent has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's disease. Started by the late Conejo Valley resident Greg Merfield - after his ALS diagnosis - the scholarship is open to all U.S. students who meet the criteria, with a preference given in the selection process to those from Southern California or Merfeld's native Iowa. Michael W. Caston CONTINUED » |
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By Anonymous — Monday, July 9th, 2012
On July 5, 2012, Ventura County Community College District (District) received notification from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (Commission) that the District and its colleges – Ventura College, Oxnard College, and Moorpark College – will remain on probation based on findings from the Commission’s follow-up visit on April 16. That visit focused solely on the Commission’s special concern regarding Board governance. The Commission noted the Board made progress in the area of Board training and policy development and cited the need for consistency and long-term sustainability. Accreditation site team members reported, “Evidence of . . . activities reflected considerable effort over the past three months focused on resolving the issues and bringing the District into compliance with Accreditation Standards.” The colleges remain fully accredited while the colleges are on probation. Classes and credits continue to be transferable to other educational institutions. Eligible students are receiving financial aid. No accreditation issues exist in classroom education, and students are graduating with associate degrees and certificates. The full Board is CONTINUED » |
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By Anonymous — Monday, July 2nd, 2012
FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AGENDA |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
1. ACROSS ALL STUDENTS IN VENTURA COUNTY, GRADUATION RATES INCREASED AND DROPOUT RATES DECREASED. [Chart 1] 2. ALL STUDENT SUBGROUPS WITH MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS SHOW AN INCREASE IN GRADUATION RATES AND A DECREASE IN DROPOUT RATES IN 2011. [Charts 2 and 3] On June 27th, 2012, the California Department of Education released the 2010-11 graduate, dropout and four-year cohort data reports. Ventura County data shows local educators have successfully increased the graduation rate and decreased the dropout rate to match or exceed federal growth targets. [chart 1] Ventura County data for 2010-11 shows that all subgroups with more than 100 students increased their graduation rates [chart 2] and decreased their dropout rates [chart 3]. Some of the largest sub-group improvements were made by English Learners, Students with Disabilities and Socioeconomically Disadvantaged students. While the data demonstrates strong growth, these sub-groups will continue to be a focus for local educators if students are to meet or exceed federal growth targets. The recently released data allows districts and schools to compare the two four-year cohort data sets and determine the success of programs designed to increase graduation rates and decrease the dropout rates. The report is available on the Accountability Progress Report Web page at: www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/index.asp. |
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By Anonymous — Monday, June 25th, 2012
Fillmore Unified School District FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AGENDA |
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By Anonymous — Monday, June 18th, 2012
Fillmore Unified School District FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AGENDA 6:30 p.m. |
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By Anonymous — Monday, June 18th, 2012
 Ventura County Office of Education Today, the California Department of Education released the 2011 Academic Performance Index (API) Base Reports. The reports include the Base APIs, Growth Targets, and Statewide and Similar Schools rankings for nearly every public school and district as mandated by California’s Public Schools Accountability Act. The 2011 Base Reports reflect results of 2011 statewide testing. Of the 184 Ventura County API recipient schools that are not ASAM (Alternative Schools Accountability Model) and have student populations of 100 or more students, 99 schools (54%) posted APIs of 800 or better, up slightly from 53% last year. Oak Hills Elementary School in the Oak Park Unified School District attained the highest Base API in Ventura County, 952 on the 1000-point scale. For the fourth year in a row the highest Base API for a middle school in 2011was earned by Medea Creek Middle School, also in the Oak Park Unified School District. The Medea Creek API in 2011 was 929. Finally, the highest Base API for a high school was 914, earned by Foothill Technology High School, in the Ventura Unified School District. To continue to look at outstanding performers we must search out those schools that score well in an absolute sense (statewide rank) and in relation to schools with similar student populations (similar schools rank). This year one Ventura County school received both a Statewide Rank of 10 and a Similar Schools Rank of 10: • Santa Susana High School (Simi Valley Unified) Seventeen schools in Ventura County (9%) scored in the top ten percent of California schools. Districts represented include: Conejo Valley Unified, Oak Park Unified, Pleasant Valley Elementary, Simi Valley Unified, and Ventura Unified. Twenty-three schools in Ventura County scored in decile 9, meaning that 22% of schools in Ventura County are currently ranked in the top 20% of the State. One hundred schools (55%) ranked above average (deciles 6-10), one more than last year. Often school success CONTINUED » |
