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. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
Thursday, May 15th at 6pm, there will be a parent meeting in the Fillmore Middle School gym. Deputy Probation Officer, Tony Machuca will be discussing “Gang Violence Prevention.” This week, Officer Machuca will be talking with the students about “Gang Violence Prevention.” |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
The AVID program is returning to Fillmore Middle School for the first time in nearly ten years. AVID is an acronym for, “Advancement Via Individual Determination.” This program is designed to push college bound students to attend a 4-year university immediately after high school graduation. The program targets students in the academic middle who have a desire to attend college and the willingness to work hard. Often AVID students are the first in their family to attend college and many are from low-income households, but this is not a requirement for the program. AVID is presently operating in 3,500 schools in 45 states and 15 countries. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
Congratulations to Margaret Anna Jolley of Fillmore for making the Dean’s Honor List at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Jolley’s major is in Biological Sciences. Undergraduate students at the University achieving excellence in their academic work during the fall quarter 2007 have been selected for the list. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
Tuesday’s special joint meeting of the Fillmore City Council and School District aired serious concern about funding the School Resource Officer (SRO) for the high school and middle school. The District has been paying $100,000 of the $135,000-plus cost of the SRO position, with the city picking-up $35,000. The Sheriff’s Department also helps by paying for two months of the SRO’s salary. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
This is in hopes that all could come together for a cause to those who have had Seniors, have Seniors and Seniors to come. We are $10,000 dollars short in raising money for Grad Night Live. Again we would like this to be very successful to all Seniors. Since Rayleen Chaney started this 12 years ago, and to my knowledge we have not lost a Senior to unforeseen circumstances. We are planning a HUGE garage sale on May 10th 7am - 1pm at the district office on Making a little is better then making nothing. I know its Prom Night but this does end at 1pm and any one willing to donate your time to help out that day would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all in advance for your kind heart. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
The committee is short $10,000 and has several activities planned to raise this money by May 15 in order to complete the bus and Harbor Cruise Boat reservations. All donations graciously accepted and appreciated! Please watch for notices of events and mark your calendar: Car Wash Saturday April 26 on Shiells Drive 8:00-12 Spaghetti Dinner (Mama Sue’s) BBQ Chicken Dinner (Fire Department) Yard Sale (Spring Cleaning!! Or Thrift Shopping) Movie Night at the theater Grad Nite Live was started seventeen years ago so our kids would be safe at graduation. It has been a success because no graduate has lost their lives since this program was implemented. We need the community’s help to complete our fundraising effort. Thank you for your support. |
By Anonymous — Thursday, April 17th, 2008
Two Fillmore HS students, Shaun Stehly and Dora Servin, will be honored at the 25th Annual Star Scholar Awards Banquet on Thursday, April 24 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. These students were chosen by criteria set by the Ventura County Star for all senior classes in Ventura County. One $5000 scholarship will be awarded at the dinner in honor of the late Star editor Julius Gius. A tour of the Ronald Reagan Library and Air Force One exhibit as well as a reception will precede the dinner. |