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By Anonymous — Friday, May 14th, 2010
 Fillmore Unified School District FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AGENDA |
 Carol Peterson, seated right, a Forest Ranger and Education Coordinator for the Channel Island National Park came to San Cayetano to speak to the students about what a good citizen is and how displaying good character could enrich the students and others in the community around them. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
 The Peacebuilders for May are: Isabela Ibarra, Leslie Garcia, Miguel Valdez, Aleena Waldron, Bryan Sanchez, Natalia Zamora, Victor Jimenez, Christopher Cisneros, Adilene Garcia, Ciro Olvera, Carlos Hernandez, Brianna Alverdi, Hailey Pacheco, Andrew Hernandez, Michael Fernandez, Nathan Carrillo, Gisselle De La Paz, Sean Riley, Sara Uridel, Joshua Hurtado-Mendez, and Tyler Stump. Enlarge Photo On Monday, May 10, 2010, San Cayetano recognized good citizenship and service for at their last Peacebuilder assembly for the 2009-2010 school year this month. Carol Peterson, a Forest Ranger and Education Coordinator for the Channel Island National Park came to San Cayetano to speak to the students about what a good citizen is and how displaying good character could enrich the students and others in the community around them. During the day before both assemblies, Carol Peterson went to each third grade classroom to speak to the students. She does an animal habitats and endangered species program, especially dealing with the Island Fox. A radio call out to one of the program’s fox technicians was also included in the third grade presentations. There was also a connection made to the program that ran a live bald eagle nest cam. Ms. Peterson spent about an hour in each of the third grade classrooms interacting with the students. The students enjoyed her visit. Before the assembly each teacher chose a student from his or her class whom showed excellent character and peace-building skills. Joe Giunta, the San Cayetano ASB President assisted Ms.Peterson in handing out the Peacebuilder Awards. The Peacebuilders for May are: Isabela Ibarra, Leslie Garcia, Miguel Valdez, Aleena Waldron, Bryan Sanchez, Natalia Zamora, Victor Jimenez, Christopher Cisneros, Adilene Garcia, Ciro Olvera, Carlos Hernandez, Brianna Alverdi, Hailey Pacheco, Andrew Hernandez, Michael Fernandez, Nathan Carrillo, Gisselle De La Paz, Sean Riley, Sara Uridel, Joshua Hurtado-Mendez, and Tyler Stump. Joe then announced to the students that the Rainbow Foundation is sponsoring the San Cayetano Character Counts Award of a $100.00 savings bond. Ms. Peterson presented the Character Counts Award to a deserving Kindergarten student. Sara Arroyo was chosen by the Kindergarten teachers as a model of outstanding behavior and kindness to the other students. To conclude the assembly, students were reminded to turn in their Perfect Attendance tickets. Each month all students who come to school, each day, on time, are given a raffle ticket. The students place their tickets in a box and one ticket is drawn. The student whose ticket is drawn is given a backpack full of supplies. Each month, the tickets will be put into a larger box that will be kept until the end of the year. In June, Mrs. Marholin, the principal, will draw from the tickets to give away new bicycles, and an I-pod shuffle. Ivan Sandoval, Room 8 won the Perfect Attendance Award for the month of May. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
 Police Chief Tim Hagel and Councilman Steve Conaway barbecued lunch for several high school kids last week. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
With the school year nearly ending, Fillmore Middle School recently recognized the following students for their efforts in achieving honor roll and outstanding citizenship. District awards were also presented for students who earned Honor Roll for the past three quarters: Honor Roll for Third Quarter District Awards |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
Due to the “hard times” we are all having it has come to Grad Nite Live also. We have not had as many donations as in the past years and though we have had many fundraisers we are still painfully short of money. In order to cover our needs we are asking the students that did not help in the fundraisers on and before the 31st of April (which was the last fund raiser that the students were asked to help) will please attach a $50.00 check to your signed permission slip so that we can assign you to a bus . We have had to cut out the breakfast at El Pescador and the Senior Gift. At this time we have cut back to just paying for the Harbour Cruise with food, Dancing, Black Jack Tables - $14,000 and hopefully we will be able to pay for the ‘Roving Magician’ $600 and of course the buses to take you down to Long Beach and back at $1,300 each. After 20 years of being able to give the students a “free party” we are unable to do that this year and very possibly this will be the way in the future. Well see, but for now, please attach your $50.00 to the SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP. Thank you, Mrs Chaney |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
In an effort to purchase uniforms for the Fillmore High School Marching Band, the Fillmore Band Boosters are launching the 2010 Tens Fundraiser. Without uniforms, the marching band does not meet the criteria necessary to perform or compete in other venues. The retired uniform is over a quarter century old! Come check us out this weekend! We will have a booth at the 2010 May Festival where every ten dollars donated will earn you a ticket with a chance to win one of our fabulous prizes. Here are a few to pique your interest. A personalized, autographed Al Pacino poster from any Al Pacino movie of your choice to one of our lucky winners. Thank you Mr. Pacino! A notebook for another winner. Thank you Element Computers! A few of the bands from the wildly popular Unsung Heroes Music Festival have agreed to play at least an hour at your private event should you be the so fortunate. So far, we have: Tempting Fate with Rip Ziebell and Damian Foster - an acoustic rock duo We will have demonstrations to show you how musical instruments work from 1-6 Saturday and an occasional Beat Back Session throughout the weekend where we do a little impromptu rhythm romp. We will have T-shirts, recorders, drumsticks, whistle pops, and water bottle fans for sale too. Support the band and keep music alive and well in Fillmore! Stay tuned, stop by and see what else we have to offer. Keep a song in your heart. Deborah Galarza, |
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By Anonymous — Monday, May 10th, 2010
Fillmore Unified School District FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AGENDA |
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By Sheila Duckett — Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
Opinion Editorial By Sheila Duckett, Classified School employee since 1980 A few years ago, the Fillmore Unified School District (FUSD) received grant money to fund a School Resource Officer (SRO) for three years, a current Ventura County Sheriff assigned to the Fillmore Sheriff station. Prior to the grant, FUSD operated without an SRO. When the grant money ended, FUSD funded the majority of the cost to retain an SRO for $100,000. (The city and Sheriff department also contribute.) At the same time, libraries and computer labs, direct services to students attending FUSD were being reduced or eliminated. During this current school year, the District continues to spend $75,000 educational dollars on a Ventura County Sheriff while further cuts to persons who work with students are reduced or eliminated once again. FUSD will fund only 2 hours a day of an elementary school library, direct cuts to students. Where once there were six employees who coordinated activities in computer labs, now there are only two, another direct cut in learning services to students. It’s no secret; Fillmore CONTINUED » |
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By Dick Mosbarger — Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
In attempting to contact alumni members regarding the interviews for the CD of the 99 year history of the Fillmore/Santa Paula football rivalry, we are finding many addresses are not current. This also is true in assisting the Fillmore High Sports Hall of Fame in contacting candidates for the first class of the Hall of Fame. In order to contact alumni members, it helps the alumni association if you would keep your mailing addresses up to date. If you have changed your address recently, or within the last five years, or haven't notified the alumni office since leaving home after graduating from high school or college, please contact us at: staff@FillmoreHighAlumni.com or 805-524-0416. This will be a great help in getting in touch with alumni members. The Fillmore High Sports Hall of Fame committee has sent out over 150 letters to former Fillmore High athletes asking for information regarding their athletic achievements in high school, college, professional and/or amateur sports, to determine the electees for the first class in the Hall of Fame. Many applications have been received and more are expected by the deadline of June 1, 2010. So far, some very interesting and informative letters have been received by Chairman, Joe Woods, from athletes or their families. After the deadline of June 1, the committee will score the applications and determine the individuals who will be accepted into the first class of the Hall of Fame. Some original letters are being returned as "Unable To Forward", so in order to try to contact these individuals, we will be running a list, in future issues of The Gazette, in hopes that someone will know the location of these people for whom we have no addresses. If you know of someone who needs to be considered for this honor, please contact Joe at the high school, 524-6100. |
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By Anonymous — Monday, May 3rd, 2010
Ernst Tonsing is second cousin to famous pilot
(THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – May 3, 2010) A retired California Lutheran University professor will talk about his second cousin Amelia Earhart during a free lecture at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23. Ernst F. Tonsing, Ph.D., will present “Amelia Earhart – My Cousin” in the Roth Nelson Room at CLU as part of the Scandinavian Lecture Series. A post-lecture reception will be held at the Scandinavian Center. Tonsing will recall Earhart’s life and family stories about her in an illustrated talk. When the pilot disappeared in 1937 during her attempt to be the first person to fly around the globe, she was the most famous woman in the world. She had accomplished many firsts, including being the first after Lindbergh to fly solo across the Atlantic and from Hawaii to California, and being a test pilot for experimental aircraft, including the autogyro, the forerunner of the helicopter. Her courageous and dramatic aviation records were only one part of her life, however. She was also an author, social worker, college professor, businesswoman, clothing designer, popular lecturer and a promoter of women’s rights. She repaired aircraft engines, danced with the Prince of Wales, and stole off with Eleanor Roosevelt for a midnight flight over Washington, D.C. Tonsing, a professor of CONTINUED » |
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By Tricia Gradias — Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Last month when Migrant Homework Center Teacher Danny Alcozar showed up to work at the Rancho Sespe Homework Center, he did not imagine that he would be called to perform above and beyond the call of duty. One of his homework center students who regularly attends the homework center for tutoring and help with his homework started choking on large piece of hard candy. Mr. A as his students affectionately call him, noticed that Luis Piceno was panicking and struggling to breath. Mr. A quickly jumped from his seat and performed the Heimlich maneuver on Luis and out flew the hard object. Luis is very thankful that his teacher and pal Mr. A was quick on his feet and able to come to his rescue. Danny Alcozar is a life-long resident of Fillmore and has been a hard working dedicated teacher for Fillmore Unified School District for many years. He has served the Migrant Program’s after school Homework Center for over 12 years and has created a wonderful learning environment for the students of Rancho Sespe who attend the Migrant Homework Center. BRAVO to one of our outstanding teachers…Mr. Danny Alcozar. Tricia Gradias is FUSD's Migrant Education Coordinator. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
 Piru Parents with Power Protest March and Rally was held Friday April 23rd in Piru. They marched from Sacramento Street to the park, then back to Sacramento. The rally and march lasted about one hour. Its purpose was to "Say no to Piru Charter School". (Photos courtesy Christina Wilson) (According to Parent with Power spokesperson Fredy Galan, about 130-140 people were present; however The Gazette was unable to independently verify this claim) Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Dr. Theodore R. Mitchell, President RE: PIRU CHARTER SCHOOL • SUPPORT • Dear Dr. Mitchell: The Piru Charter School Committee has taken considerable time and effort to ensure that its petition conforms I have every confidence that the Piru Charter School will indeed offer a well-rounded, high quality education to I applaud Piru Elementary School's efforts and respectfully urge you and your fellow Board Members to Sincerely, |
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By Piru Charter School Petitioners — Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Piru Charter School will be the topic of discussion this weekend on the radio. Q104-7’s Community Talk Show, hosted by Nancy Rodriguez, from "The Rico and Mambo Morning Show” will air this Sunday 8am-9am, featuring an interview with three people closely involved in the effort to convert Piru School into an independent charter school of choice. Ms. Rodriguez’s guests will be Richard Durborow, representing the charter petitioners, former Fillmore Mayor Evaristo Barajas, who grew up in Piru, representing the community perspective, and Rita Avila, who represents parents, as her two youngest daughters both currently attend Piru School. Tune in to hear about the exciting learning opportunity that will become available to Piru students next year! |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
 San Cayetano’s Migrant Speech and Debate team coached by kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Capra. Diego Garcia, Johanna Garcia, Julisa Garza, and Nathalie De La Herrera have been practicing their public speaking skills to compete in the Ventura County Migrant Speech and Debate Tournament for grades 4-12 that was held in March. Each student was able to give one of their speeches that they read at the tournament. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
On Monday, April 12, 2010, San Cayetano School recognized good citizenship and character at their Peacebuilder Assembly for the month of April. Mr. John Wilbur, Principle of Fillmore High School, came to speak to the students. Mr. Wilbur spoke to the students about how being a good citizen and friend, not only at school, but at home would also help them to make a better life for themselves. Joe Giunta and Christina De La Mora, the San Cayetano ASB President and Vice-President assisted Mr. Wilbur in handing out the Peacebuilder certificates. The Peacebuilders for April are: Maria Barajas, Jayla Martinez, Leo Venegas, Ruben Desoto, Janeah Castro, Filiberto Magana, Anthony De La Torre, Neidy Rincon, Karen Trujillo Villanueva, Monica Ramos, David Rodriguez, Melia Galindo, Coy Gossage, Hailey Carrillo, Karina Cisneros, Jorge Hernandez, Josie Paniagua, Perla Chavez, Abby Sanchez, and Austin Reed. At the lower grade assembly, Joe then announced to the students that the Rainbow Foundation is sponsoring the San Cayetano Character Counts Award of a $100.00 savings bond. Matthew Henschel was chosen by the third grade teachers as a model of outstanding behavior, responsibility, and kindness to the other students. He was recognized with a certificate and the savings bond. Another highlight of assembly were the speeches given by San Cayetano’s Migrant Speech and Debate team coached by kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Capra. Diego Garcia, Johanna Garcia, Julisa Garza, and Nathalie De La Herrera have been practicing their public speaking skills to compete in the Ventura County Migrant Speech and Debate Tournament for grades 4-12 that was held in March. Each student was able to give one of their speeches that they read at the tournament. To conclude the assemblies, Christina reminded the students to turn in their Perfect Attendance tickets. Each month all students who come to school, each day, on time, are given an orange raffle ticket. The students place their tickets in a box and one ticket is drawn. The student whose ticket is drawn is given a backpack full of supplies. Each month, the tickets will be put into a larger box that will be kept until the end of the year. In June, Mrs. Marholin, the principal, will draw from the tickets to give away two new bicycles. Sandra Chavez, from Room 24, won the Perfect Attendance Award for April. |
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By Mark Ortega — Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Football season in May? Well, in Fillmore the excitement is building as we prepare for Football at Fillmore High, 2010. When Fillmore High plays Santa Paula High this year, it will be the 100Th meeting between these two teams. Fillmore High is hosting this grand event and they are already gearing up for a Big Crowd, and hopefully a memorable game. |
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By Jeff Sweeney — Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Jeff Sweeney is Fillmore Unified School District's Superientendent. After months of controversy and outspoken community opposition to the petition to convert Piru Elementary School in the Fillmore Unified School District (FUSD) to the Piru Charter School (PCS), the State Board of Education (SBE) will make the final decision on the charter in early May. Started by a small group of only nine teachers, and with minimal community and parent support, the PCS charter was unanimously denied by the FUSD Governing Board and the Ventura County Board of Education. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Fillmore Unified School District FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AGENDA 6:00 p.m. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
 San Cayetano’s Micro Gravity Team is now on their way to Johnson Space Center in Houston. They will be in training and fine tuning their science experiment before they fly into reduced gravity on April 29th. At that time they will be doing parabolic maneuvers over the Gulf of Mexico and recording data to relay to the students at San Cayetano about their experiment of liquid transfer in reduced gravity. The team is Viviana Laureano-Magana, Brandi Walker, Melanie Chisholm, Scott Olson and Rory Maus. Enlarge Photo |