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Stop the Stigma CampaignIn recognition of May as National Mental
Health Awareness Month, the district sponsored a mental-health-awareness campaign, TUSD Stop the Stigma. Mental health awareness is an important issue for all educators. We recognize the impact a student’s mental health has on learning
and achievement. As educators, we want to help students feel safe and comfortable addressing their mental-health needs and
work toward eliminating the stigma associated with mental health.
In an effort to address overall student wellness, the district started the school year with a new partnership with the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation that included the Start with Hello Assemblies at our middle schools and high schools. These assemblies began conversations with students and school staff about creating a more positive and inclusive school culture for all students. In January, we began rolling out the Signs of Suicide Program for our middle school and high school students. The district hosted parent workshops to allow parents the opportunity to learn more about the program before students received classroom presentations.
During Mental Health Awareness Month, we hosted a poster-and-video contest and recorded two public-service announcements with student and parent volunteers to promote mental-health awareness. Additionally, we held a parent workshop on social-emotional well-being and shared resources with students, parents, staff and community agencies throughout the month. The TUSD Stop the Stigma campaign was made possible through a partnership with the district’s Building Bridges Community Collaborative and the Los Angeles County Department of Health.
The district continues to build comprehensive systems of support for our students and staff in order to better deal with social-emotional and mental-health issues. Our students spend the majority of their day in school, and we recognize the benefit of integrating social-emotional skills and mental-health awareness into their routine.
Working together, we can empower students and families to get the help they need and encourage constructive dialogue.
Dr. George Mannon
Superintendent
Keeping Everyone SafeBy Don Lee, Board President
One of the challenges the district faces is how to keep students safe while maintaining an open and inviting environment for students and their families. School safety is a priority for us, and the district has worked diligently and consistently for many years to enhance security at all our school sites.
Next school year, we will be implementing the last piece of a comprehensive safety plan, the Raptor system. Other safety and security measures already implemented include replacing old fencing at schools to secure perimeters, installation of 1,300 surveillance cameras, and a one-point access system.
Raptor is a visitor-management system that will allow schools to keep track of who is on their campus and where. Any visitor wanting access to the campus will swipe their government-issued identification card, which will then get checked against government databases. The system keeps track of sex offenders from all 50 states. Controlling access to school sites is critical to security, and Raptor accomplishes this without creating an unwelcoming environment.
We have been piloting the Raptor system at Hickory Elementary School for the past two years. Firsthand experience with the system has allowed us to resolve any parent questions, issues and concerns prior to full implementation at all our sites. I know that this change in procedure will take some getting used to for parents, volunteers and visitors; however, I am also confident these new safeguards will help us better prepare for emergency situations.
A school’s culture is not static. It develops and reshapes itself in response to a multitude of factors, both internal and external. As school leaders, we strive to strike a balance between a positive school environment and a safe one.
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As this school year comes to a close I’d like to thank you for continuing to include School News among your reading choices.
In this issue you will read about the Environmental Club, Coding Club, the Arts, the Power of Reading, and much more.
This summer please include the library among your activity choices. In this issue on pages 23-25
are student book reviews. If your child would like to be included as a columnist to review their favorite books, email me for the information [email protected]. Also, on page 24 is our Word Search Contest. I enjoy your comments as you email your answers. The contests are open to all ages.
Our next issue is October 30th.
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TEF Silver Anniversary Gala By Susan Swinburne, Executive Director
On Saturday, May 4th, 450 guests enjoyed a glittering evening of celebration and fundraising at the Silver Anniversary Gala – Celebrating 25 Years of Giving, the 2019 Torrance Education Foundation benefit dinner and auction.
Donors and sponsors raised $168,500 for TEF programs supporting Torrance Unified Schools. Expertly hosted by the DoubleTree Hotel Torrance-South Bay, our evening was Co-Chaired by Terry Furey and Mary Hoffman, with Betty and Ted Lieu as Host Committee Co-Chairs. The event included signature “TEFaritas” and – back by popular demand – a delicious steak and lobster dinner.
Dr. George Mannon, Superintendent of TUSD, received the James R. Armstrong Community Leadership Award in recognition of his dedication to students in Torrance and to the Torrance community. Yuka Uzan,
whose two children attend Towers Elementary School, was the Car Raffle winner of our 2019 LEXUS NX300h Hybrid SUV.
Thank you from TEF to all who attended and supported us! Your generosity benefits 31 TUSD schools and 24,000 TUSD students!
Torrance Education FoundationP.O. Box 1397, Torrance, CA 90505 • 310/320-7232 • www.torranceeducationfoundation.org
Guests enjoy the 25th Anniversary Gala benefiting Torrance Education Foundation
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Marine Life, Hands-On!Have you ever been to the
beach and admired the beauty and mystery of the ocean? Have you ever wondered what types of creatures inhabit the ocean? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be in the presence of a shell shark?
Well, John Adams’ students got to experience firsthand an up-close-and-personal look at different species of local marine life at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Aquarium on Wheels! First, students participated in an interactive presentation to learn many interesting facts about sharks, sea anemones, sea stars, urchins, elephant seals and other awesome ocean inhabitants and learn about their unique adaptations for survival in a water habitat. Then, students were able to go to the Touch Tanks in the Aquarium on Wheels for the hands-on experience of a lifetime with marine life!
Shayla Smith-Taranto
Principal
Adams Elementary2121 238th St., Torrance, CA 90501 • 310/533-4480 • adams.tusd.org
Students learned that one of the best things that we can do for the environment is to be conscious of how we are disposing of our trash.
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Earth MonthApril is Earth
Month and the students at Anza were inspired to combine environmental and social interests with a recycling project
that encourages inclusivity. Starting in April, upper
grade students were invited to form a team that cleans and sorts recyclable caps and lids. The recyclables are destined to be made into a Buddy Bench. When students sit on the Buddy Bench, they send the message to their peers that they’d like to be invited to play. The Buddy Bench offers one more opportunity to be welcoming and ‘Just Say Hello’.
Barbara MarksPrincipal
Anza Elementary21400 Ellinwood Dr., Torrance, CA 90503 • 310/533-4559 • anzaelementary.org
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A Special DayOur Arlington third-graders were
recently treated to an on-campus “field trip” sponsored by the West Basin Municipal Water District. But instead of visiting the Water Basin, our Superstars were treated to the Sea Lab’s Splash Science Lab visiting us!
The students participated in three fun and engaging hands-on experiences. The first one taught them about California’s aqueduct
system and how water is supplied to Southern California. They worked in groups to build an aqueduct, using their engineering skills to design one that would successfully move a marble through the entire structure.
The second experience was a Jeopardy style “game show” that focused on questions related to the water cycle and our water supply. The third experience was a docent-led touch tank, where the students were able to touch and hold some sea animals. This was a great treat for our students who all enjoyed this special day!
Dr. Vicki HathPrincipal
Arlington Elementary17800 Van Ness Ave., Torrance, CA 90504 • 310/533-4519 • arlington.tusd.org
Annual Carnival FunThis year’s Arnold Elementary School
Multicultural Carnival was another great success. This annual event is an opportunity for our school community to come together and celebrate our diversity with music, food, performances, games and fun!
Four years ago, this tradition began when we celebrated our school’s 50th birthday.
At the time, we had no idea what an important event this would become for our school. With a diverse community of over 35 languages spoken, we enjoy this opportunity to learn about each other and expand our understanding of the many cultures that are represented here at Arnold. It is also a chance for us to celebrate, have fun, and raise money to help support all of the great PTA activities at Arnold Elementary! This year, in fact, we auctioned off the chance to pie the principal in the face! What a fun closing ceremony this made for everyone!
Justine LangPrincipal
Arnold Elementary4100 W. 227th St., Torrance, CA 90505 • 310/533-4524 • arnold.tusd.org
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Exciting AnnouncementsThe Calle Mayor Middle School Math
Team recently competed in the Math Field Day competition at J.H. Hull Middle School, and the results are in! The Calle Mayor seventh-grade team won first place, the sixth-grade team took home second place, and our eighth-grade team won third place. All eight Torrance middle schools participated in this event. Seventh-grader
Justin Tsai participated in the Los Angeles County event and scored first place against 530 students in problem solving. Way to go, Justin! We are proud of all the members of our Math Team!
We are excited to announce that we will continue to have an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on our
campus, thanks to the continued support of our business partner, Torrance Memorial Medical Center.
We are also adding a Raptor ID check system to the campus, which will make our campus even safer. Visitors’ drivers’ licenses will be scanned and cross-checked with a national database. This addition to our campus, along with our new buzz-in gates, will enhance our ability to provide a safer environment for our students to learn and grow.
There is a hum of construction in the air! Calle Mayor is extremely excited to begin construction of our new gymnasium this summer. This great addition to our campus will give our students another area to showcase their many talents.
Have a wonderful summer, and we look forward to seeing you in the fall. School will begin on Monday, August 26, 2019.
Dave MosleyPrincipal
Calle Mayor Middle School4800 Calle Mayor, Torrance, CA 90505 • 310/533-4548 • callemayormiddleschool.org
Celebrating Our DiversityThis spring our Carr students and families
gathered together for a multicultural potluck and PTA Family Game Night. It was a wonderful celebration of our diversity, as well as a fun opportunity for our families to hang out.
The families brought delicious meals originating from all over the world to share and enjoy with others. It was such a treat to
eat Cambodian fried rice, Sri Lankan pancakes, Koshari, chicken adobo, and much more.
After the potluck, the families played several different “Minute to Win It” style games where they competed against the clock during various challenges. We hope to continue this tradition of celebrating our diversity by expanding this event to a week-long celebration of the different countries and cultures represented on our campus!
Katie Schenkelburg
Principal
Carr Elementary3404 W. 168th St., Torrance, CA 90504 • 310/533-4467 • carr.tusd.org
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Supporting the ArtsDrama has been one of
the programs most impacted by the often inadequate school funding that exists in California. This is especially true at the middle school level. But last year, and for the first time in 20 years, Casimir Middle School put on a production of Peter Pan.
The response from our students and parents was tremendous. To support this interest, Casimir is offering a quizai theater class as an enrichment during our tutorial period. We also have an art class that is producing the props and scenery. Our vocal music teacher is also supporting the effort by working with the students who are singing in the play.
Our current production, Aladdin, was ready for viewing in May. The students were very busy blocking their scenes and practicing their lines. Casimir Middle School would like
to thank Mr. Bill Borland for his commitment to bringing theater back to Casimir!
Susie HolmesPrincipal
Casimir Middle School17220 Casimir Ave., Torrance, CA 90504 • 310/533-4498 • casimir.tusd.org
Coding ClubLast year the students at Edison
experienced introductory lessons to computer coding through the Code.org curriculum, and programs like Scratch and Scratch Jr. Our students were engaged by coding games that used themes like Minecraft, Frozen, and Star Wars.
This year we have transported our lunchtime Coding Club to the Science Lab, and have rolled out the next phase, which is teaching students how to code using a 3-D robot. Students learn how to navigate their robots by combining such coding concepts as sequencing, looping, and conditionals.
It’s fantastic to see our first-graders program their robot to move within a maze. And it’s exciting to watch them apply their math reasoning skills to differentiate between a 30-degree and a 90-degree angle as they navigate their robot around a triangle.
With over 125 participants, we are on our third six-week session of Coding Club this year. Our students are learn something new each week!
Jayne OkazakiPrincipal
Edison Elementary3800 W. 182nd St., Torrance, CA 90504 • 310/533-4513 • edison.tusd.org
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Learning about the American Revolution
Fifth-graders at Fern Elementary School have been learning all about the American Revolution. To support their learning, the Fern PTA sponsored the Walk through the Revolution experience for all of the fifth-grade classes.
Student studied important historical figures, including George Washington, Thomas
Jefferson, John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, and Nathan Hale, and learned facts about them. Students even memorized important speeches these people gave. Students then re-enacted the historical scenes in costumes from the Revolutionary era for an audience of parents. Scenes included Valley Forge, crossing the Delaware River, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Students were divided into 3 teams: the British, the Tories (Americans loyal to the king), and the Americans. Each
team earned points for answering questions correctly, for displaying amazing knowledge of the founding fathers, and for outstanding acting throughout the performance. All teams performed well. Yet, in the end, the American Revolutionaries won!
Fern students made us all proud during their Walk through the Revolution. This experience has allowed them to develop a lasting understanding of the difficulties faced and surmounted by the founding fathers of the United States of America.
Michael RemlandPrincipal
Fern Elementary1314 Fern Ave., Torrance, CA 90503 • 310/533-4506 • fern.tusd.org
It Takes a TeamThe end of the school year is always very
busy, but we would like to take some time to recognize and thank the many individuals and groups who have helped to make this year a very special one.
First of all, we truly want to thank our Hickory families who consistently support our teachers and students. Our parent community supports learning at all levels. They support their students at home, they
participate in enrichment programs at school, and they support the school itself with their many donations.
Our teachers are also to be commended for the amazing job they do every day. They are a dedicated and professional group of individuals who always put
the children first. Our wonderful classified support staff of office assistants, health clerks, cafeteria manager, noon aides, custodians, para-educators, and computer lab assistant also deserve our appreciation for working tirelessly in the background to make sure that Hickory runs smoothly each and every day.
This year we celebrate the addition of the YMCA PLAY team. These dedicated individuals plan fun and engaging physical activities for our students. We cannot even scratch the surface about how thankful we are for our Hickory PTA, too. Under the guidance of Mrs. Katie Kaneshiro, each class can enjoy study trips, assemblies, art, music, and much, much more. The PTA actively supports our students by providing enrichment programs for all.
Mrs. Mabery and I feel very fortunate to be at Hickory Elementary, and a part of the TUSD family. It takes a team, and Hickory is definitely loaded with All-Stars!
Edna Schumacher
Principal
Hickory Elementary2800 W. 227th St., Torrance, CA 90505 • 310/533-4672 • w1.hickory.tusd.org
Mrs. Lister’s class celebrating their “Walk Through the Revolution.”
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Kindness WeekThe week of April 29 was Kindness Week
at JH Hull Middle School. All week, students worked to promote kindness in their fellow students.
Every day there was a theme. Monday was Time to Pledge, when students pledged to be kind. On Tuesday, students made sure no one ate lunch alone to celebrate the theme Time to Be Kind. Wednesday was Time to Take
Care of the Earth Day, when students kept the campus clean and picked up trash. On Thursday, students wrote
thank-you notes to people who had made a difference in their lives to recognize our Time to Thank Your Hero theme. And Friday was Show Your Love for Your Grade Day. Students showed class spirit all day, including at the Spring Festival that afternoon. All week, students wore themed clothing and helped their peers, their classrooms, and their school.
This weeklong celebration was part of our Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program, which has helped to develop a more cohesive campus and instill in our students the understanding that they can make a positive impact on themselves and each other.
Patty GirgisPrincipal
J.H. Hull Middle School2080 W. 231st St., Torrance, CA 90501 • 310/533-4516 • hull.tusd.org
Pushing Students to ThriveOur Gifted and Talented Education
(GATE) program is designed to incorporate academically rigorous concepts in fun and engaging ways. The afterschool program is run by two GATE-certified Jefferson Middle School teachers.
Each activity incorporates a type of challenge that GATE students often struggle with, such as growth mindset, grit and
perseverance, productive struggle, perfectionism, and dealing with anxiety. Most GATE sessions have hands-on activities using various materials to provoke creative thinking. We also encourage students to enroll in rigorous courses and strive for leadership positions in high school.
Most activities require teamwork, helping our GATE students develop meaningful communication skills and positive relationships. Teachers work toward forging friendships between GATE students.
In addition, one of our parents plans field trips to local universities for GATE families. She also arranges for students to participate in workshops at a local amusement park.
Jefferson GATE students have many opportunities to push themselves outside of their comfort zones and thrive!
Yvonne MarinPrincipal
Jefferson Middle School21717 Talisman St., Torrance, CA 90503 • 310/533-4794 • jefferson.tusd.org
Students listening to band play during “No One Eats Alone” Lunchtime.
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Spring FlingHeld in April,
this year’s Spring Fling included a Trike-A-Thon and Drum Circle performance. It was a fun-filled day that helped to celebrate the new season!
The Trike-A-Thon is a fundraiser where families and friends can sponsor our three- and four-year-old students to complete laps on a “race track” in the school parking lot. The lot was closed as our students raced around on tricycles, scooters, and wagons. As they completed their tasks and crossed the finish line they were met with hundreds of bubbles and cheers from our staff members and visitors!
In addition, all classes participated in a musical performance led by the Torrance Beach Drum Circle. The students were encouraged to play various instruments,
including drums, bongos, maracas, and tambourines. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the music produced by our students.
This Trike-A-Thon fundraiser was very successful. The money will go to our LAUNCH PTA, who help to fund our seasonal flings and other events. Thank you to our LAUNCH staff members and families for making this a memorable event!
Teresa LanpherePrincipal
LAUNCH Preschool Programs4100 W. 227th St., Torrance, CA 90505 • 310/972-6500x2550 • launch.tusd.org
Another Great Year!How quickly the 2018–19 school year
has flown by—and what another awesome year it’s been! As always, not only are we, at Lincoln, committed to providing a quality education for our students but also to giving them countless opportunities where they can discover their strengths, nurture their individuality, and create lifelong memories all while getting ready and prepared for middle school, high school, college, career and beyond!
As I take a moment to reflect on the wonderful school year we’ve had, I recall the many great activities and events that took place throughout this year. We not only enjoyed our traditional programs such as instrumental music, chorus and art but we also had extracurricular activities such as gardening, engineering, science club and building-block engineering classes. Phew—we were busy! We also got to show our fashion sense and school spirit through theme days held in conjunction with spreading the important messages of Red Ribbon Week, Read Across America and Heroes Week.
One event that has become a community favorite is our annual Winter Fest, where snow comes to Lincoln. The students, many of whom have never experienced snow, are treated to a day of tobogganing and snow play that is good fun for everyone! This event truly exemplifies Lincoln’s motto of “Work hard, play hard” because by the end of this day—trust me, everyone is exhausted!
Katherine Castleberry
Principal
Lincoln Elementary2418 W. 166th St., Torrance, CA 90504 • 310/533-4464 • lincoln.tusd.org
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Civil War LearningThis year’s Living History Field Trip
afforded our students an opportunity to explore the Civil War and some of the battles that shaped America. Bert Lynn Middle School students started the day with a town meeting, during which students debated whether to secede, remain in the Union, or stay neutral. All sides had the opportunity to
argue their points as we recreated the Maryland State Assembly. At the end of the debate, students voted to remain with the Union.
After voting in the assembly, students spent time working and learning as Confederate and Union soldiers. Students had hands-on experiences including drills, a visit to the surgeon’s infirmary, a mock trial of a deserter, and a lesson in 19th-century etiquette.
After lunch, all students participated in a reenactment of the Battle of Malvern Hill. Students representing Southerners fought for their homes and land, and those representing Northerners defended the Union and fought to keep the country together. After receiving their “muskets” (sticks), soldiers were drilled and led into battle by their commanding officers.
The experience helped connect students to our past and allowed them to reflect on the lessons they have learned.
LeRoy Jackson Jr.
Principal
Lynn Middle School5038 Halison St., Torrance, CA 90503 • 310/533-4495 • bertlynn.tusd.org
More STEM This April, two great
STEM events took place. First, Nancy Ton led our Girls in STEM team to Torrance High to compete in an Engineer a Chariot competition. Then, Heather Hallsted and her Science Olympiad team hosted Family STEM night.
The theme for Engineer a Chariot was the Ancient Rome Olympics! Using 10 feet of PVC pipe, two cardboard boxes and three rolls of duct tape, students had three hours to design and construct a working chariot that could hold the weight of one team member while the other two pulled it in a race. At the end of the day, students raced to decide who would be awarded Olympic medals. The top Madrona team faced off with Torrance High’s winning team to determine the winner. Madrona won the battle, and the girls took home the trophy.
Family STEM Night was held at Madrona. Over 200 people registered and participated in hands-on science activities. Different STEM activities took place in 10 classrooms: Bouncy Bouncy Balls, Candy Architecture, Edible Soil Layers, Fizzy Fizzy Bath Bombs, Elephant’s Toothpaste, Fluffy Slime, I Scream for Ice Cream, The Lungs, Marshmallow Launcher and Skittle Scrapers! All these highly engaging sessions were based on scientific principles and were designed and led by students.
Jeffrey NielsenInterim Principal
Madrona Middle School21364 Madrona Ave., Torrance, CA 90503 • 310/533-4562 • madrona.tusd.org
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Top School RecognitionAs a result of the hard work of our staff
and students and the support of their families, Magruder has earned recognition as a Top Los Angeles County Public School for Underserved African American Students in the area of English language arts. Of the 2,068 schools in Los Angeles County, 473 of these schools met the requirements to be considered for the recognition. Of these
schools, 31 earned the award, and our Mustangs were one of these 31 schools.
This was a combined effort of the hard work of all of our teachers collaborating with all of our students to better
strengthen their acquisition of English language arts. As we continue work together with strong Tier 1 instruction, Tier 2 embedded in the day, and after-school supports and daily Tier 3 supports, we continue to stretch ourselves and our students to ensure that they grow in all areas of academia.
We are so very proud of these efforts and honored to be recognized. We will continue to collaborate with innovative teaching strategies to engage our students in the perusal of the highest-caliber educational experience for you Mustangs, who deserve the very best. To read more about the award and program, please visit https://reports.innovateschools.org/top-la-public-schools/. Congratulations to all of our Mustangs!
Lisa NunesPrincipal
Magruder Middle School4100 W. 185th St., Torrance, CA 90504 • 310/533-4527 • magruder.tusd.org
Diversity Enriches ReadinessAn article on HuffPost aptly describes the
importance of diversity for our youth today. The 2018 article written by Trudy Bourgeois states, “The process to become an inclusive leader doesn’t start when a grown person enters into the business world…it starts at the childhood stage and must be nurtured throughout the formative educational years…and followed by our experience in the school system.”
School climate and culture directly impact student success. As a result, it is particularly important for our NHS and classroom cultures to reflect, acknowledge, and celebrate diversity. As part of our school culture, North High students have the opportunity to join over a dozen culture clubs as either members of that culture or individuals who want to learn more.
“By talking and listening to people different from ourselves, we learn and enlarge our understanding,” Peter Levine states in Educational Leadership. To accomplish this, students experience the background of others through a weeklong celebration that includes dance, fashion shows, food and other traditions related to different cultures, culminated by an hour-long schoolwide assembly highlighting cultural traditions and diversity.Chris Sheck
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North High School3620 W. 182nd St., Torrance, CA 90504 • 310/533-4412 • northhighschool.org
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Experiential LearningAt Richardson Middle School, we
believe there are some aspects of learning that can only be achieved to the fullest extent through field trips and experiential learning.
Our eighth-grade class of students visited El Pueblo de Los Angeles and learned about the origins of Los Angeles and the contributions of
various cultural groups, which included a museum visit to the Chinese American Museum. The Girls in Engineering Club took a trip to the Columbia Memorial Space Center where they learned about space exploration. RMS sixth-graders visited the Aquarium of the Pacific to learn more about marine life. Our eighth-grade GATE class took the exploration of our ocean and marine animals a few steps further by spending a weekend at Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI). Finally, our RMS Music Program and sixth-grade GATE class both took full advantage of the wonderful education programs available through a program sponsored by an entertainment conglomerate.
Ian DrummondPrincipal
Richardson Middle School23751 Nancy Lee Lane, Torrance, CA 90505 • 310/533-4790 • richardsonmiddleschool.org
Hands on Learning GardenRiviera Elementary is excited to build
a new garden on campus right next to the new STEM lab! An unused space will soon be completely transformed into a Hands On Learning Garden. A spigot was added by TUSD
Grounds Department over Spring Break. Raised garden beds have been ordered.
Two murals have been painted. The murals were designed by parent, Emily Tanaka and helpful student hands helped paint during Earth Week!
Riviera parent, Jennifer Pei coordinated community fundraising efforts including Riviera’s Garden Club, Riviera Homeowners Association, local businesses and countless volunteer hours.
Riviera Elementary plans to hold a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and open the garden @ Riviera’s Portfolio Day on May 22nd.
Christie ForsheyPrincipal
Riviera Elementary365 Paseo de Arena, Torrance, CA 90505 • 310/533-4460 • riviera.tusd.org
RMS 8th Grade GATE at CIMI
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Business PartnersOne of the great things about
Torrance is the strong sense of community present. School and government agencies work well together and communicate frequently. So do schools and businesses.
All schools in Torrance have a business partner, and each school works with the business partner
in their own particular way. Seaside works with the CARE Committee, a charity branch of a national hotel chain. This team of employees works to be involved with our students in a special way every year. A well-loved activity is the field trip that the fifth-grade students take to see the behind-the-scenes workings of a hotel. This year, the CARE Committee provided interested students with a cooking class. Students came to the corporation’s Torrance location to learn how to be real chefs, complete with hats, and make pizza. It was a terrific time and a great learning experience!
Michele Bauer-Bean
Principal
Seaside Elementary4651 Sharynne Lane, Torrance, CA 90505 • 310/533-4532 • seaside.tusd.org
Awards AssembliesThis year we began having quarterly
assemblies for all Shery High School students to recognize students who have excelled each quarter. Improvements and successes are recognized in the areas of academics, attendance, and behavior.
At these assemblies, we announce the names of Shery Scholars and Principal’s Award winners and award certificates to these students, who have excelled in finishing classes during the quarter. Each teacher also chooses a Student of the Quarter, and these students’ parents are invited to a luncheon the same day. Perfect attenders each month are also announced and recognized.
Lastly, we recognize the Shery Knights of the Month. These students earned the most Knightly tickets for being respectful, kind, and accountable. They are also treated to a lunch of their choosing.
Throughout the assembly, we have raffle drawings for Shery High gear and Class Comp activities. We love this new tradition at Shery High and plan to keep it going!
Jamie JimenezPrincipal
Shery High School2600 Vine St., Torrance, CA 90501 • 310/533-4440 • shery.tusd.org
Students of the 3rd Quarter being recognized at assembly.
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Amazing ActivitiesSouth High continues to work on building
a balanced student both academically and socially, and in looking back over the 3rd quarter, the connections on campus were constant!
• Band and Choir hosted South Area Music Festival and South Area Choir Evening. Over 100 Middle School students joined South High Band and Choir for two great evenings of music collaboration.
• Robotics had an exceptional run. With a record of 12 wins and 4 losses, out Torbots made it to the semi finals but got eliminated just 1 win short of qualifying for the World Championships.
• Fine Arts hosted their first ever Celebration of the Arts Week! Cranes were made, mugs were painted, and jazz band, dance, choir and theater all performed. This was a hugely successful week for all students planned by the Fine Arts Department and ASB.
• Theater had an excellent run of The Great Gatsby. This was their last ever play in the Black Box, as we move into the new auditorium in the Fall.
• Scholar Quiz continues to grow and the competition is getting heated!! 14 student teams and 2 Faculty teams competed over 5 days to crown a champion.
• Dance hosted another Dancing with the Staff evening showcasing teams made up of teachers and students.
• Bluegrass Picnic had a new look this year, and was a huge success! 8th grade students toured classrooms, participated in a Club/Activities/Athletics Rush and were treated to a pizza feast.
• 1 administrator, 2 buses, 3 days, 5 chaperones, 6 colleges and 76 students equals a very successful Northern California College visit.
Our teachers and students are working together to put on amazing activities for our entire school, and Spartan Pride couldn’t be greater!
Michelle FournierPrincipal
South High School4801 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, CA 90505 • 310/533-4352 • shs.tusd.org
In Da Vinci’s HonorHave you ever wondered who invented the
STEAM in our annual STEAM Fair? Science, technology, engineering, art, and math...think about it. Well, look no further than the iconic painting, the Mona Lisa. Wait—what? The Mona Lisa? Well, not the Mona Lisa itself but the artist who painted it: Leonardo da Vinci. Yes, a Renaissance man in every sense of the word! For da Vinci, there wasn’t
a separation between art, math and science. He was an accomplished mathematician, botanist, scientist, inventor, painter and sculptor. His sketches in the late 1400s included a flying machine—airplane, an aerial screw—helicopter, scuba gear, a robotic knight, a revolving bridge and a parachute, just to name a few.
Every year here at Torrance Elementary, we try to capture the STEAM in our annual STEAM Fair. Our cafeteria is transformed into an exhibit of work where our students’ “wonderings” can be seen in high definition. Each aisle, color-coded by grade, gives viewers the opportunity to look at collections in mathematics, inventions in engineering, experiments in science, and prototype models in arts and engineering. As the banner on the stage reads, “Experiment. Fail. Learn. Try Again. Science Sparks!”
In our Winner’s Circle, projects included “Does the Look of a Cookie Affect the Taste?, “Sky-High Rocket,” “Germinator Investigator,” “Slime Time” and Organizer Recycler.” Perhaps Leonardo da Vinci would be proud of our students’ effort. I hope so. As he said, “Learning never exhausts the mind.”
Dr. Kelly JosephPrincipal
Torrance Elementary2125 Lincoln Ave., Torrance, CA 90501 • 310/533-4500 • torranceel.tusd.org
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A Fantastic PlaceTorrance High
School has had an exciting spring in every facet of its operations! In athletics, all of our spring sports have sent at least one athlete
onto CIF, including two league championships in baseball and boys’ volleyball. Our softball team is currently ranked No.1 in CIF!
Our eleventh annual SLAM Poetry Competition took place in April, with 15 performers sharing stories and bearing their souls in front of an audience of their peers and families. We would like to thank Ms. Gonzales, our A.P. English teacher, for shepherding this event during the past 11 years. Ms. Gonzales is retiring in June, and her passion for this event and for THS will be missed.
In the classroom, our Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a new program this year under the leadership of Ms. Martin and Mrs. Phoonphiphatana. They just returned from the FCCLA State Conference, where our students received the following awards:
Rina Matsumoto received first-place gold in Fashion Construction, top in the state of California. She also received a $1,000 scholarship, a sewing machine, and a trophy award. By placing first, she has also qualified to compete at the FCCLA National Conference. Paola Salazar also received a Bronze Award in the Focus on Children event. We also received a school award for creating a new chapter, and for attending the state leadership conference.
As the year comes to a close, we want to thank our students, faculty, staff, and community for making Torrance High a fantastic place in which to come to work every day!
Karim GirgisPrincipal
Torrance High School2200 W. Carson St., Torrance, CA 90501 • 310/533-4396 • ths.tusd.org
Connection to CareersTorrance Adult School hosted a Career
Exploration Day on April 4 featuring many local businesses. Participants represented several diverse local businesses and career opportunities.
Presenters shared information about careers in accounting and finance, logistics and distribution, allied health,
manufacturing and aerospace, construction, and early-childhood education. Adult school alumni and guest speakers in these careers presented information about their fields and how to prepare for them.
The keynote speakers were Dr. Hayoon Kim and his wife, Eunice Kang. Mrs. Kang is a children’s book author, and Dr. Kim is a former English as a Second Language (ESL) student at our school who, after completing our program, was able to earn his certification as a medical doctor in California. Dr. Kim’s parents also are former ESL students from our school!
This event epitomized our school’s purpose of helping students meet their personal, academic and professional goals.
Dr. WayneDiulio
Principal
Torrance Adult School2606 W. 182nd St., Torrance, CA 90504 • 310/533-4689 ext. 8400 • www.tastusd.org
Paola and Rina
Industry representatives at our Career Exploration Day share workplace needs with participants
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Supporting Our SchoolOur Towers Elementary School’s first-
grade Girl Scout Troop 405 is excited to be finishing their first year as Daisies, and they are all looking forward to next year when they bridge over to Brownies! The Troop has learned a lot this year about citizenship, sisterhood, and community.
The Girl Scout Troop supports our
school in many ways, not only by helping the students who become members, but also through their many fund-raising efforts. From their cookie sales this year, the Troop recently dedicated a special Buddy Bench to our school that will be placed by the sandbox on the playground!
In addition, the Girl Scouts also participate in school events such as leading the Pledge during one of our Flag Assemblies. We are proud to have this Girl Scout Troop as a part of our school community.
Sandy SkoraPrincipal
Towers Elementary5600 Towers St., Torrance, CA 90503 • 310/533-4535 • towers.tusd.org
Environmental Engineering ClubLed by fourth- and fifth-grade students,
the Victor Elementary School Environmental Engineering Club’s enthusiasm spreads through teachable moments, creating schoolwide awareness of the need to protect our environment. Students see an urgency to rescue a planet in peril.
Reducing trash from 16 to two bags daily offers strong evidence that action generates interest. This student-run organization
embraces an engineering theme built around a corporate structure. Students apply and interview for positions such as public relations promoters, Web site managers, graphic designers, photojournalists, sorting-station technicians, content transfer technicians, compost engineers, and new program developers.
With a focus on reducing, reusing, repurposing, and recycling, the Environmental Engineering Club is helping students to understand the need to care for our planet. Thankfully, our head custodian, Tony, is an ardent supporter, too!
Bill BakerPrincipal
Victor Elementary4820 Spencer St., Torrance, CA 90503 • 310/533-4542 • victor.tusd.org
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We are STRONG!Our yearly fun run is always an exciting
event for our young Wildcats! This fund-raiser helps the PTA fund activities such as the school garden, field trips, and our 80s Family Dance.
This year, Walteria Elementary School teamed up with a leadership development organization for this event. The organization worked with our students for two weeks,
teaching them to be Selfless, Trustworthy, Refuel, Overcome, Next Level, and Grateful (STRONG).
These Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) centered lessons focused on the positive characteristics that we would like to see in all of our children. Our students were always excited to participate in the day’s lesson, especially our youngest Wildcats, who could be heard in the halls yelling that they were strong!
As an added bonus, the leadership organization works with a clean-water nonprofit. Forty-four students received pledges of at least $10 per lap, which means these partner organizations will provide clean water for 44 people for up to four years.
Thank you to all who supported this event!
Efren PoncePrincipal
Walteria Elementary24456 Madison St., Torrance, CA 90505 • 310/533-4487 • www.walteriaelementary.org
Newly ModernizedOver the past three years, West High has
undergone a major progressive transition to become newly modernized! We celebrated the completion of our construction in April with a special re-dedication ceremony.
West can now show off the beauty of modernization while also maintaining its charming mid-century modern look, all thanks to our Torrance community and Measures “T” and “U,” as well as Measures “Y” and “Z.”
The Measures have not only brought us up to date with the current safety and compliance standards, they also resulted in many improvements to our classrooms, gym, pavilion, roof, internal and exterior lighting, and technical accessibility. They have also brought us a brand-new Performing Arts Center!
The research is now conclusive. School facilities have a measurable impact on student achievement. West is pleased to offer its student body and our local community a modernized facility where we can spend the majority of our day learning, growing, and enjoying.
Kara HeinrichPrincipal
West High School20401 Victor, Torrance, CA 90503 • 310/533-4299 • whs.tusd.org
WHS Play Prod and Jazz Band perform at the Rededication Ceremony
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STEAM DayWhen our leadership council voted
for a schoolwide Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) Day, Wood Elementary School celebrated by dressing up in STEAM-themed outfits, including National Aeronautics and Space Association (NASA) shirts, business attire, and other STEAM-minded clothing.
Our fourth-graders participated in squid dissections in our science lab, led by docents
from the Cabrillo Aquarium. The squid dissections were a big hit, even with the parents and teachers who assisted in this fascinating, hands-on science experience.
Our STEAM Fair showcase included projects focused on many different interests. It was great to see kindergarteners and first-graders sharing their collections of objects such as coins, rocks, flowers, and plastic building blocks. Second- and third-graders created models, and fourth- and fifth-graders conducted experiments.
Our Woodchucks did a great job, and our schoolwide STEAM Day was a great success.
Dr. Shawn JohnsonPrincipal
Wood Elementary2250 W. 235th St., Torrance, CA 90501 • 310/533-4484 • wood.tusd.org
Power of ReadingDr. Seuss said it: “The more you read, the
more things you’ll know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” At Yukon, we believe in the power and joy of reading. There is no better way to grow a child’s mind. To quote journalist Anna Quindlen, “books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination and the journey. They are home.”
At Yukon, we are dedicated to doing everything possible to encourage our students to read prolifically, to read to learn about others’ lives, to read to experience a broader world, and to read about magnificent ideas that can create a better world.
During spring break, volunteers, teachers and caring adults created a reading room that is comfortable, usable and filled with books about space, animals, sports and great stories. Any student can drop in during their free time. What a great way to spend your time!
Elaine WassilPrincipal
Yukon Elementary17815 Yukon Ave., Torrance, CA 90504 • 310/533-4477 • yukon.tusd.org
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Katie’s Review
Running for Her LifeA heart in a body in the worldWe all have experienced
something that has hurt us, whether it’s physical or mental. Some of us have found ways to cope with it. For high schooler Annabelle, she runs to get away from the
pain of losing her best friend. She decides to go with a somewhat nearly impossible feat: she wants to run from Seattle to Washington DC to protest for gun control, the action that might have kept her best friend alive. As she runs across the United States, she experiences many setbacks and obstacles and thinks about giving up. Annabelle contemplates why she started this journey, because it seems that the finish line never appears. But once she arrives in Washington DC, she realizes that it was all worth it. Annabelle taught me that pain doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to stop. It just means that you should keep going.
Katie is a ninth grader. Her passion is writing and she likes finding new ways to structure poetry. Katie is a ninth grader. Her passion is writing and she likes finding new ways to structure poetry. She is working on creating a story line with a series of poems. In her spare time, she enjoys soccer, song writing and reading books.
Katie C.
Yoona’s Review
Dream BigI am Sonia SotomayorOnce there was a
young girl who had a nickname, Aji-meaning hot pepper. People called her Aji because she was always jumping around curiously. She loved the
book series-Nancy Drew, girl detective. She really wanted to be a detective. When she was 9 years old, she got a disease, diabetes. She was shocked that she couldn’t be a detective because she had diabetes. She became interested in being a judge. Even though she grew up in a poor neighborhood, she worked hard. To be a judge, she practiced talking a lot and read many books. She finally became a lawyer and then she became the first Hispanic and third female justice to work on the supreme court of the US.
I like this book because you can learn that if you dream big and work hard, your dream can come true. The words in the bubbles are also fun to read.
Yoona is a 1st grader. She likes doing cartwheels and soccer. She also likes asking questions to her parents. Having a playdate with her friends is her favorite too.
Yoona C.
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Jenna’s Review
The 12 LaborsGoddess Girls Athena the WiseAthena was walking in
the cafeteria and asked “Who is that?”, to her friends. The entire cafeteria at Mount Olympus Academy (MOA) was surrounding a boy. Aphrodite, one of her goddess
girl friends said “You haven’t heard? His name is Heracles.” A few moments later, principal Zeus spoke on the speaker “CALLING ATHENA!” Athena entered the office. Zeus talked to Athena about how Heracles needed to pass his twelve labors or he would be kicked out of the school. Zeus said that Athena needed to help Heracles succeed. Can Athena help Heracles to succeed for him to stay at MOA?
I recommend this book series to kids who like to learn more about Gods and Goddess’s lives. It feels like you are living in the moment.
Jenna is a third grader. She likes art and soccer. She likes imaginary stories and someday she wants to be a book illustrator.
Jenna C.
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Ethan’s Review
A Curious SparkThe Wild Robot by
Peter Brown is a fun and thrilling book that is filled with adventure, action and tragedy. It is about a robot that falls off a ship and gets washed up on a sandy beach on
an island. A curious otter and its otter friends give the robot life. The robot roams the forest on the island with a curious spark in his eyes. The animals on the island didn’t know what a robot is, so they were afraid of him. The robot learned that his name was Roz and made new friends with that name. Roz learned about friendship by making new friends on his adventures. He learned about death through a tragic accident involving a family of geese. And he learned about parenting when he adopted a son and started his own family. I recommend this book to people who love adventures!
Ethan H. is a third grader. He likes math, science, reading, playing chess, and physical activities like soccer, basketball and handball.
Ethan H.
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Manhar’s Book Review
Doing HomeworkHomework Hassles (Ready, Freddy!—
Series 3) by Abby KleinI was recently
introduced to the book series of “Ready, Freddy!” and this is my favorite book so far. This book focuses on what happens when
you don’t do your home assignments in a timely fashion. Freddy Thresher, a first grader, goes through a big problem when his teacher wants the class to do reports on nocturnal animals. He couldn’t find an animal until the last moment. He went overboard with his research and got himself into trouble. The book includes exciting twists and turns in the story. The conversation of Freddy and his friends reminds me of my own conversations in the class. I couldn’t stop reading the book to find out if Freddy completed his assignment on the due date. I also learned the value of friends and family through this book.
Manhar M. is in Kindergarten. Manhar likes science, math, coding, traveling, hiking, reading about world news and spending time in building robots from Legos.
Manhar M.
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Every day, about 10 people die from unintentional drowning. About one in five people who die from drowning are children 14 and younger. And for every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency department care for non-fatal submersion injuries.
These non-fatal drowning injuries can cause severe brain damage that may result in long-term disabilities, such as memory problems, learning disabilities or permanent loss of basic functioning. Drowning Prevention
With summer around the corner, it’s important to keep water safety top of mind.
Children need a designated chaperone at all times. Formal swimming lessons reduce the risk of drowning. Yet even when children have had formal swimming lessons, constant supervision and barriers, such as pool fencing to prevent unsupervised access, are still important.
Never leave a child in the water without adult supervision, no matter how shallow the water. And at no time should you consider that a flotation device will protect or save your child if you step away or are distracted, even for a moment.
In addition, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) performed by bystanders has been shown to save lives and improve outcomes in drowning victims. The more quickly CPR is started, the better the chance of improved outcomes. In the time it takes for paramedics to arrive, CPR skills may save a child’s life.
The Injury Prevention Program at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach cares about keeping kids safe. That’s why we focus on providing safety education to children and families in our community.
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