Honoring our Volunteers
Tricia Hudick of
Florin High School
Tricia Hudick was recognized as an Education Partner at the September 1, 2009 meeting of the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Education.
Since 2000, Hudick has been involved with the band programs at both James Rutter Middle Schools and Florin High School. Hudick began her volunteerism by helping with spaghetti feeds at Rutter with her son Henry and continued with helping to run a fireworks booth for the Florin Band Boosters, even after Henry's graduation in 2005. In December 2003, she resurrected the Florin Band Booster organization - serving as the group's treasurer until August 2007. Thanks to her tireless fundraising efforts, the band was able to purchase new uniforms.
Hudick is known for her upbeat personality and always brings smiles and laughter to booster meetings and events. Although Hudick's two other children - Caitlyn, a freshman at Florin and Paul, a seventh grader at Rutter - are not involved in the band program, she has continued to assist with fundraisers and other events for the Florin Band. Without her assistance and dedication, the Florin Band Boosters would be unable to support the band program and expand music programs in the Florin region. |
Pleasant Grove High School Marching Band featured on KNCI
The Pleasant Grove High School Marching Band was recently featured on radio station KNCI 105.1 as a part of their Band Camp competition on Friday, September 11, 2009.
High school marching bands from across the Sacramento region are competing for a $500 gift card to Skip's Music through the Band Camp contest.
Pleasant Grove was the first band to be featured in this year's competition.
To hear the PGHS Marching Band, click here.
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New parenting class at EGUSD
The Elk Grove Unified School District, in conjunction with Laguna Creek High School's ASSETs After School Program "Cardinal University," will offer a Parent Project Sr. parenting class, scheduled to start on Wednesday, September 23.
Parent Project Sr. is a comprehensive, award-winning training program for parents of teenagers ages 12-18. This 10-week training series is taught in a supportive environment that provides parents with effective techniques designed to help teenagers become responsible, successful adults. Parents will learn how to stop arguments with their child, improve their child's school performance, prevent or intervene in alcohol and other drug use and resources to help children between ages 12-18 years.
The classes are free, with a $10 materials fee. Classes will meet on Wednesday nights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. from September 23rd to December 9th at Laguna Creek High School (9050 Vicino Drive, Elk Grove 95758). Classes will not meet on November 25th.
For more information or to register for the class, please contact Letitia Harvey at 916-683-1339. |
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EGUSD schools hold e-waste recycling days
Don't toss that old computer in the trash can - recycle it instead! The following schools are hosting e-waste collection days:
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Elk Grove High School - Saturday, September 19th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Franklin High School - Saturday, September 26th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Pleasant Grove High School - Saturday, October 3rd, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. E-waste can be dropped off at these locations on the aforementioned days.
Items accepted at the collection days include: monitors, televisions, desktop and notebook PCs, VCRs, stereo equipment, speakers, keyboards, mice, PDAs, digital cameras, ZIP drives, telephones, cell phones, printers, copiers, laser and multi-functional peripherals, scanners and fax machines.
Items that will not be accepted include: household batteries, appliances, tires, furniture, mattresses, lumber, chemicals, commercial waste, dirt, rocks, debris or microwaves. |
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4th Annual Family Fun Day and Health Fair to be held at Prairie Elementary School
The Valley Hi Youth and Adult Coalition (VHYAC) will host their 4th Annual Family Fun Day and Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Prairie Elementary School.
Valley Hi community members are invited to spend the day participating in fun, family-centered activities and receive valuable health information and resources. This free event will include vision screening, blood pressure and dental checks, as well as a variety of community-based informational booths. Parents will be able to register their children for preschool and kindergarten.
In addition to these activities, there will be entertainment, face painting, crafts and prizes. New this year is the Farm Stand, which will provide low cost fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers. The first 300 visitors to the event will receive a free lunch.
The Family Fun Day and Health Fair is sponsored in part by VHYAC, Valley Hi Family Resource Center and Birth & Beyond Program, the Elk Grove Unified School District, Sacramento City Councilmember Robbie Waters, Kaiser Permanente, Alchemist Community Development Corporation, First 5 Sacramento Commission and the City of Sacramento.
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Smithsonian Scholars share ideas on social media and environmental conservation with high school students
Two Smithsonian experts met with students and faculty on September 9 and 10 at five Elk Grove Unified high schools to discuss the use of new technologies in the fields of social media and environmental conservation, within the Smithsonian Institution.
The "Ford Smithsonian Scholars in the Schools" program came to Elk Grove Unified School District thanks to a partnership between the Smithsonian Institution and Ford Motor Company Fund, the community relations and philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company.
Smithsonian Scholar Marc Bretzfelder serves as the Streaming Media Webmaster for the Smithsonian Institution. He assists the museum's streaming events on the Web and develops a social presence to promote their efforts through social networking sites such as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. Bretzfelder presented students with an overview of the Smithsonian's efforts in social media, explaining how Smithsonian units from A to Z - beginning with the Astrophysical Observatory to the Zoo - are establishing their presence on social networks.
Joining Bretzfelder was David Hauk, Energy Management Branch Chief of the Smithsonian Institution, responsible for the Smithsonian's efforts to make its buildings more sustainable through energy and water conservation projects. During his presentation, Hauk described current Smithsonian green-building projects and presented a detailed case-study of a recent project that provided $20 million in energy efficiency improvements for the National Museums of American History and Natural History.
The Smithsonian worked closely with Elk Grove Unified School District in the design of the program and topics covered in order to ensure that they match with current classroom learning and skill level.
The five high schools where the scholars made presentations - Monterey Trail, Laguna Creek, William Daylor, Valley and Florin - are currently using the Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies (Ford PAS) curriculum. Ford PAS is an academically, rigorous curriculum taught through the lens of a career. The program helps to prepare students for college and high-wage, high-skills fields such as business, engineering, technology, alternative energy, global economics and other challenging fields. The curriculum is supported through professional development for teachers and networking opportunities between business partners, educators and students. Ford PAS was developed by Ford Motor Company Fund in partnership with Education Development Center, Inc. It is currently being used in 400 sites across 27 states. |
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It's Fall Play time at Elk Grove Unified!
Dim the lights and open the curtain - its fall theater season once again at Elk Grove Unified! The following schools are presenting productions during the fall season:
Cosumnes Oaks High School's theater students will present their rendition of "The Man Who Came to Dinner" on November 2, 13-14 and 19-21. The play follows the story of Sheridan Whiteside, lecturer and radio personality, who arrives at the Stanley residence for dinner only to slip on their doorstep and injure his hip. During the weeks of his recovery, Whiteside monopolizes the living room, takes over the Stanley household, and creates mayhem for the family. The play features student actors from both Cosumnes Oaks High School and Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School. Showtimes start at 7 p.m. on all days, with an additional matinee performance at 2 p.m. on November 2. Tickets are $7 general admission and $5 for senior citizens, children under 10 and SARTA members.
Drama students at Florin High School will present their rendition of "The Night of January 16th," by Ayn Rand. The play is a courtroom drama where a jury of the audience will decide the fate of the defendant. The play will run November 19-21. Showtimes begin at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on November 21. Tickets are $8 and will be available at the door.
Franklin High School's Theater Company will present "Vaudeville '09: A Cabaret Revival" on September 26. "Cabaret 09: A Vaudeville Revival" is a variety show that will provide comedy acts, musical numbers, scenes from plays and dance. Tickets are $17 for general admission and $12 for Franklin students with an ASB sticker, adults 55 years or older and children 12 and under. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. The show begins at 7 p.m.
Theater students at Laguna Creek High School will present "Murder in the Heir" on November 13, 14 at 7:30 p.m. on both days. The play tells the story of Simon Starkweather, a tyrannical billionaire, who is found dead in his home when his family comes to visit. The audience gets to participate in the performance as they decide who is guilty and the students will change the end of the play to accommodate the audience's decision. The cost is $5 in advance and $7 at the door.
Monterey Trail High School's drama department will present "MacB: The MacBeth Project, by the African-American Shakespeare Company" on November 6-7 and November 12-14 at 7 p.m. An additional matinee showing will be held at 4 p.m. on November 14. The play depicts Shakespeare's tale of corrupting power as it unfolds against the backdrop of the record industry. Aspiring hip-hop mogul MacB claws his way to the top and ultimately meets his downfall amid the commentary of the Three Witches - the "not-so Dreamgirls." Tickets are $8 for general admission and $6 for students, senior citizens and children.
Pleasant Grove High School's theater students will present "In Context," an original piece created by Pleasant Grove drama teacher Renee Fritz, on November 5-7 and November 12-14 at 7 p.m. A 2 p.m. matinee will be available on November 14. The play is a high school comedy about teenagers in the world of text messaging and Facebook. Tickets are $9 for general admission and $8 for students with an ASB sticker.
Theater students at Sheldon High School will present "Dead Man Walking" as their fall production. The play chronicles Sister Helen's eye-opening journey with two men on Death Row to the execution chamber, and her awakening to the realities of our criminal justice system and use of capital punishment. Showtimes are November 6-7 and November 12-14 at 7 p.m. A matinee will be performed on November 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for general admission.
Drama students at Valley High School will present "A Series of Fortunate Acts" on November 20 and 21. Showtimes are at 7 p.m. on November 20 and 21, with a 2 p.m. matinee on November 21. The performance includes a series of original monologues co-directed by students. Each student monologue will be introduced by a Valley High School staff performance. The cost is $1 for students and $2 for adults.
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EGUSD welcomes four new academies
Elk Grove Unified's goals go beyond the classroom and reach into the future of our students. The district strives to guide each student toward a college or career. Through small learning academies we offer our students the ability to specialize in a number of career fields - including public service, business, health, engineering, technology, ag-science, auto-technology, education and media.
In an effort to expand upon career academies offered, four new career academies have been added this school year: the Agriculture Sales and Service Academy (ASSA) at Elk Grove High School, the Law and the World Academy (LAW) at Florin High School, the Green Renewable Energy Engineering Network Academy (GREEN) at Franklin High School and the Green Energy Technology Academy (GETA) at Laguna Creek High School.
All four programs are California Partnership Academies funded by state grants.
Agriculture Sales and Service Academy at Elk Grove High School
This academy is designed for students interested in agricultural sales and service. Students learn the fundamental concepts of agriculture, including sales, purchasing, inventory and delivery of merchandise, advertising, animal nutrition and health.
Law and the World at Florin High School
This academy connects students with the growing legal industry. LAW prepares students for three possible career paths in the law: Legal Assistant (paralegals), Justice and Advocacy (court reporters, clerks, interpreters) and The Law (attorneys, diplomats, legislators, elected officials).
Green Renewable Energy Engineering Network at Franklin High School
This academy allows students to explore renewable sources of energy through engineering and core academic courses. The GREEN Academy encourages academic achievement and environmental awareness while developing an understanding of ecological issues.
Green Energy Technology Aacademy at Laguna Creek High School
This academy is for students interested in the energy industry. They will learn about solar energy, wind turbines, photovoltaics, biodiesel, hydroelectricity and hydrogen fuel cells.
Elk Grove Unified works closely with the business community through our career academies. These relationships with the business community provide the district's students with real world training through internships.
Students in career academies are assigned to a team of teachers and participate in integrated academic and career/technical courses related to a career focus area. A career academic sequence includes progressive exposure to the world of work learning to a certificate recognized by businesses and industry. A career academy is flexible, but it is structured with a 9-12 grade sequenced, integrated course of study. Employers are engaged in the academy process through mentoring, job shadowing, and participation in advisory meetings.
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EGUSD to hold Budget Community Meetings The Elk Grove Unified School District will hold four community meetings
in October to provide parents, staff, students and the community an
opportunity to hear information and ask questions about the district's
budget cuts. The meetings will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the
following sites:
- October 8 - Valley High School Library
- October 13 - Florin High School Theater
- October 21 - Franklin High School Theater
- October 22 - Pleasant Grove High School Community Room
If you have questions about these meetings, please email communication@egusd.net or call (916) 686-7732.
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