By Anonymous — Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
Ventura County's Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) Consortium will host its annual Induction Graduation Ceremony to honor the county's more than 300 beginning teachers who have participated in the BTSA/IC program. This event will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. Invitees include legislators, school board members, community leaders, district and school site administrators, beginning teachers, and their support providers. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
You are invited!
The First San Cayetano Elementary School Art Show |
Judge Donald D. Coleman, Supervising Juvenile Judge with the Ventura Count Superior Court, spoke to students at the Fillmore Community School on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. The judge encouraged the students to stay in school and achieve their dreams. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
This is the time of year when high schools are at their peak busiest in the school year with State testing, scheduling and Grad activities. At this point, staff at high schools ponder on what more they can possibly do to help guide teens towards successful adult lives. |
The Space Shuttle Café landed in Fillmore on Thursday during the Sespe School Science Fair. The Café is a reincarnated DC3 that was first launched in 2004. The aircraft originally rolled off the Douglas Co. production line in March 1944 and flew in World War II. After the war, All American Airlines (which later became Allegheny Airlines) bought the plane. A hijacking to Cuba is part of the plane’s lore. Argonaut Airways was the last commercial airline to own this DC3 before it was retired in mid-1970. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
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By Jeff Sweeney — Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
In January, the Governor proposed a $4.8 billion funding cut to education that would have a devastating impact on our school district. In Fillmore, the estimated loss in funding for 2008-09 is nearly $900,000. In addition to this loss due to the Governor’s proposal, an additional $700,000 in on-going costs must be budgeted into the 2008-09 school year budget. The reduction in funds from the state in addition to the on-going costs means that the Fillmore Unified School District must reduce our overall 2007-08 school year budget by $1.6 million for the new school year, 2008-09. In response to this information, the District began immediately containing costs (reduction in office supplies, elimination of conferences, etc.) and developing a potential budget reduction list in January. Our Board has been meeting since February to review potential cuts in preparation for approving a final budget for the 2008-09 school year in June. Be assured that we will do all we can to preserve vital programs and minimize employee layoffs as we develop next year’s budget. Educational Budget Crisis |
By Tricia Gradias — Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Over 750 students from across California and other states including Texas and Arizona gathered this weekend to compete in the Migrant Invitational Speech and Debate Tournament at Ventura College. There were 66 teams entered in the competition. The event was hosted by the Ventura College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services Department along with the Ventura County Office of Education. The event is designed to challenge and motivate students and help them see the value of education. Fillmore Unified School District had a total of 51 students participating from San Cayetano, Sespe, Mountain Vista, Piru and Fillmore Middle School. The Piru speech team was coached by Piru Elementary 5th grade teachers Claudia Cornejo and Delia Silva. The Sespe speech team was coached by teachers Mary Allyn Garcia and Beverly Garnica. The San Cayetano speech team was coached by teachers Lisa Fluke and Erika Henderson. The Mountain Vista speech team was coached by Jennifer Weir and Raina Arellano and the Fillmore Middle School speech team was coached by teacher Maria Meza. Saturday night more than 1,000 excited children and adults gathered together during the tournament’s award ceremony in the college’s Athletic Event Center to see how each team did during the day’s competition. By the end of the ceremony Piru and Sespe Elementary students had a lot to smile about. Piru took home 4 Migrant Speech awards! Luis Cruz scored 2nd place in 5th grade prepared speech, Andres Luna scored 3rd place in 5th grade prepared speech, Daniela Garcia scored 1st place in 5th grade extemporaneous speech, and Claudia Moreno scored 3rd place 5th grade extemporaneous speech. Sespe School took home two top awards. Steven Rodriquez scored 1st place in the 5th grade prepared speech and 2nd place in the 5th grade extemporaneous speech. Everyone who participated walked away with a participant trophy and a lot to be proud of. We can’t wait until next year. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Gang Violence PREVENTION
Fillmore Middle School Gym Presented by Ventura County Probation Agency What is a GANG? WHY do children join gangs? How can YOU help prevent your child from joining a gang? Parents, come find out the answers to these questions & more! |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 6:00 P.M. - SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET STUDY SESSION AGENDA The public may review or request a copy of support materials provided to the Board Members where the word materials appears. 6:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG II. ROLL CALL III. CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA AND TIME ALLOCATIONS FOR DISCUSSION ITEMS IV. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NONAGENDA ITEMS, PETITIONS V. ACTION ITEMS VI. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION VII. FUTURE MEETINGS VIII. CLOSING COMMENTS AND AGENDA BUILDING IX. ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Superintendent's Office at (805) 524-6038. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the district to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [In accordance with Government Code 54961 and Board Bylaw 9320(a).] |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
On May 1, 2008 The National Society of High School Scholars today announced that Fillmore High School student Kellsie McLain from Fillmore Ca., has been selected for membership. The Society recognizes top scholars and invites only those students who have achieved superior academic excellence. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prize. |
Mrs. Anderson’s 3rd grade class performed a musical “Jack and the Beanstalk” at Mt. Vista, Friday evening. Top Row: Katelyn, Aviana, Emma, Norma, Sarai, Scott and Anthony, Bottom Row: Lupita, Jazmin, Evan, Miguel, JJ, Mary, Jennifer, Francisco, Jacob, Cody, Alexandra, and Mrs. Anderson. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
The students of Priscilla Anderson's third grade class performed a musical "Jack in the Beanstalk" written by Ron Fink & John Heath of Camarillo at Mountain Vista Elementary to great applause on Friday evening. Friends and family of the twenty students enjoyed an evening with Jack, his mother, shepherds, farmers, a servant, a cook, a goose, a giant, story-tellers, and a living beanstalk. All the students in the class had their own parts, comprised of ten songs that had the kids performing solos, duets, trios, and a chorus. This was the first musical Mrs. Anderson has put together in which she did a terrific job. The students were involved in set-making, gathering costumes, and making props. Word spread around the school quick and they were asked to perform for many other classrooms as well. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
WASC committee meeting
This week I was fortunate to meet with a group of students at the WASC committee meeting. First of all WASC is the group that gives accreditation to the public schools. Every one at the high school is involved in meetings to show what the high school is doing, has been doing and plans to do in the future. |
By Richard Mosbarger — Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
The Alumni "Flashbacks" were sent out last Friday, so by the time you read this, you should have your copy in your hot little hand. If not, let the alumni office know at 524-0416. 960 copies were labeled, stamped and stuffed in envelopes by the hard working crew of Joyce Basolo, Margaret Haskell, Jayne Johnson, Maxine Merry, Ellyn Mosbarger, Joleen Stethem and Em Wendell, and it took them only one and a half hours, one pot of coffee and half a dozen donuts. Good work, people. Kathleen Penrod McCreary did another great job of putting the information together that was sent in by many different people. There are letters from alumni members about many different things, reminiscences from Marion Reed, class of '42 about the Buckhorn School Rhythm Band and from Doug Gibby, class of '69, about the move from Mountain View School to San Cayateno School in 1957, articles on the alumni members who were honored as Citizens of the Year, the Herrera Family who make up the musical group, Los Hermanos Herrera, and a picture and articles about the 1957 Fillmore High Boxing Team and tournament. The Reunion Page lists all the reunions that are being held this year. Classes of 1938, 1948, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1988 and 1998 are all holding reunions in May, on June 13 and 14, and in August. The scholarship recipients for the alumni scholarships and for the John and Nit Lemley scholarships are announced, and a reservation form for the alumni dinner is included. Please let the alumni office know if you have any comments or suggestions about this issue or future issues of the "Flashbacks". |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
More than 400 students have been named to the 2007 fall semester Dean’s Honor List at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. CLU students qualify for the Dean’s List by maintaining a 3.5 grade point average in their academic subjects. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
Graduation Ceremony at 1:30 p.m.
VENTURA -- The Ventura College 78th Annual Commencement Ceremony will be held at the Athletic Event Center on the Ventura College Campus on Wednesday, May 14. Ventura College’s graduation will be held on the same day as Oxnard College, and Moorpark College’s will be held on May 15. More than 1,162 students have earned 1,369 degrees and certificates and so are eligible to be recognized. The day’s events will include the traditional graduation breakfast, the processional ceremony and a reception for the graduates and their families. Two sign-language interpreters will be utilized during the graduation ceremony, and an interpreter will be available upon request for the other events. The Commencement will be closed captioned and webcast live at http://www.venturacollege.edu/departments/student_services/student_activ.... |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
Fillmore High School has received the released 10th grade CAHSEE results (California High School Exit Exam) for the test which was administered in March to all 10th graders in California. This year’s 10th grade class set new records at Fillmore HS on their first attempt at passing CAHSEE: 80% passed English Language Arts 75% passed Math 2 students had perfect scores in BOTH areas - Andres Casas and Anthony Chavez earned a perfect 450 score in BOTH math and English Language Arts. California students have six opportunities during high school to pass both sections of the Exit Exam: one opportunity during 10th grade, two test opportunities during 11th grade, and three opportunities during 12th grade. Students who are having difficulty passing the one or both parts of the exam are placed in CAHSEE classes during their school day for support and intensive intervention to build skills in both/either areas. In accordance with California state law, senior students who have not passed both sections by graduation are awarded a Certificate of Completion instead of a diploma, but they are still awarded three more opportunities for two more years after graduation to pass the exam. Every year adult students come back to Fillmore High School to take advantage of the opportunity to pass the test and claim their diploma. |
By Anonymous — Monday, May 5th, 2008
FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 5:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION AGENDA The public may review or request a copy of support materials provided to the Board Members where the word materials appears. 5:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG II. ROLL CALL III. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NONAGENDA ITEMS, PETITIONS IV. CLOSED SESSION In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Superintendent's Office at (805) 524-6038. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the district to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [In accordance with Government Code 54961 and Board Bylaw 9320(a).] V. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION VI. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG VII. CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA AND TIME ALLOCATIONS FOR DISCUSSION ITEMS VIII. MAKING A DIFFERENCE IX. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NONAGENDA ITEMS, PETITIONS X. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 6:15 p.m. XI. STANDING REPORTS 6:45 p.m. XII. ACTION - CONSENT AGENDA (Materials: Corresponding to numbers a-c) XIII. ACTION ITEMS e. Approval of Carl D. Perkins Grant (Materials) f. Approve Revision of Application/Permit For Use of Facilities Board Policy 1330E (Materials) g. Approve 2008/2009 Contract for ESCAPE Financial and Payroll/Personnel with VCOE (Materials) h. Approval of 2008/2009 Community-Based English Tutoring Program Application (Materials) i. Approval of Textbooks (Materials) j. Adoption of Resolution Number 07-08-14 of The Fillmore Unified School District Ordering A Regular Governing Board Member Election, Ordering Consolidation With Other Elections, And Constituting “Specification of the Election Order” To Be Held on November 4, 2006 (Materials) 7:15 p.m. XIV. INFORMATION 8:15 p.m. XV. FUTURE MEETINGS XVI. CLOSING COMMENTS AND AGENDA BUILDING 8:30 p.m. XVII. ADJOURNMENT |
Campus Supervisor Joe Woods was honored at the renaissance rally held last Friday for “Staff Member of The Year”. Woods has been at the high school for about 3 years. In addition to supervisor he also helps out coaching football, basketball, baseball. This year he is the head coach for the Boys Volleyball team. Congratulations Mr. Woods. Love those socks! Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
Fillmore Unified School District is pleased to announce that Jan Marholin, Principal of San Cayetano, has been chosen Education Advocate of the Year from Ventura County by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). She will be one of seven outstanding women of Ventura County receiving a BRAVO Award at the Moorpark Country Club on Friday May 16, 2008. She was nominated by Assemblywoman Audra Strickland’s office. The website address is: www.nawbovc.org/bravoawards.aspx. Congratulations Jan! |
They were dancing in the streets, actually the high school gym, at the Renaissance Rally 2008, Friday. The theme of the day was “Shape Up for API”, and several students, including Colin Cone as the circle, were doing the “shape” dance, as teachers (left) Darby Schieferle and Cinda Francis look on. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
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By Richard Mosbarger — Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
The Fillmore High Alumni Association and the Alumni Scholarship Foundation have announced the recipients of their 2008 scholarships to nine outstanding members of the senior class of Fillmore High School. The recipients of the John and Nit Lemley Scholarship, which consists of two $3500 four year renewable scholarships, including a lap top computer, are Kassaundra Sandoval and Laura Orozco. Kassaundra and Laura will both attend U. C. San Diego, Kassaundra majoring in Biology and Laura in Civil Engineering. The Dulcie Arnold $1000 scholarship was awarded to Andy Klittich, who will study Environmental Horticulture at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. The Carl and Helen Siechert $1000 scholarship was awarded to Ashley Grande who will attend either U.C.L.A. or U.C. San Diego and major in Environmental Studies. Christina Amezcua is also enrolled at U.C. San Diego and will major in Biology and minor in Sports Medicine. She received the American Legion $1000 scholarship. Briana Rojo received the $1000 Masonic Temple Scholarship and will attend San Francisco State to enter the field of Nursing. Julio Cesar Chavez was awarded the $750 Wm. Brisby Science Scholarship and will attend U.C. Berkeley to major in Biology. Mariana Barajas received the Vernon and Arlene Nelson Scholarship in the amount of $750, and will attend U.C.L.A. and major in Sports Medicine. Angelina Serna received the Stella Harthorn $750 scholarship and will attend U. C. Berkeley and major in Pre-Med. |