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www.murrieta.k12.ca.us Summer 2011
Vista Murrieta High School ONCE A BRONCO, ALWAYS A BRONCO
he top two graduates at Vista Murrieta have been side Approximately 148 seniors in the class maintained a
T by side since sixth grade and they will continue their
friendship when they become roommates at the
University of California, Los Angeles.
grade-point average of 3.5 or higher all four years of high
school. There were 42 seniors whose grade-point average
was 4.0 or better. An impressive percentage of the gradu-
Valedictorian Timothy Earr and Salutatorian Wesley Wong ates are headed to universities and colleges across the
were also side by side as they jointly delivered a speech to country including 37% who will attend four-year universi-
the 850 members of the Bronco’s Class of 2011 at gradua- ties and 47% who will attend community colleges. About
tion on June 8. Wong told the members of his class, “We 50 graduates plan on entering the military and graduate
should strive to be more than just successful, we should Anthony Recidoro was awarded an $180,000 ROTC scholar-
strive to be significant.” Earr continued the theme of their ship.
speech saying, “To be significant, you have to care, you Devon Graves and Brooke McCandless were named
have to act charitably, you have to take action and have a Students of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce. Brooke
big heart. You run every day, you study every day, you will attend the University of San Francisco and her goal is
work hard every day,” he said. “If you want to be signifi- to work with special education students as a therapist.
cant you have to be persistent.” Devon will attend Cal Poly Pomona where he will major in
Principal Darren Daniel said the Class of 2011 finished English and play basketball. He plans to become a teacher
strong and solidified the school’s reputation as one of the and a coach so he can pay forward what his school and the
ed the seniors for helping Vista Murrieta receive recogni- saying, “Your daily attitude, resilience and character will
most successful high schools in the state. Daniel commend- tion as a CIF School of Character for four years in a row determine your path in the future.” Continued on page 2
Murrieta Valley High School NIGHTHAWKS LEAVE THE NEST
aledictorian Meagan Hennessy and Co-Salutatorians out high school and 106 seniors who finished with a 3.5
V A.J. Smith and Dong Ah (Anna) Seo, were the top
three graduates among 700 seniors at Murrieta
Valley High School and all three will attend the University
grade-point average.
Jefferson read the list of the colleges and universities that
88% of the graduates will attend. In addition to schools in
of California, Los Angeles. California, the Nighthawks will spread their wings across
“This is a class with outstanding academic achievements,” the country, from the University of Massachusetts to the
Principal Renate Jefferson said at the graduation ceremo- University of Hawaii.
ny on June 8th. “We are seeing the results of excellent Valedictorian Meagan Hennessy told her classmates to
teaching at both our elementary and middle schools. The take chances and step outside their comfort zone.
students are coming to high school better prepared than “Whatever you do with your life, make it yours. We are all
ever before.” different people with our own lessons to learn and that is
The Nighthawk Class of 2011 had 92 Golden State Seal what makes this graduating class so unique. We all have
Merit Diplomas. Jefferson commended 75 graduates who the courage to make a difference.”
maintained a 4.0 grade-point average or better through-
Continued on page 2
MVUSD Community Newsletter The Press-Enterprise • Advertising Supplement 1
Vista Murrieta High School ONCE A BRONCO, ALWAYS A BRONCO
Shown above, left to right: Alexandria Pham, Heidi Velk, Valedictorian Tim Earr, Salutatorian Wesley Wong, Male and Female Students of the Year Devon Graves and Brooke McCandless.
Continued from page 1 was fourth in the state,) nine league titles and a CIF long jump. Slater will attend the University of Southern challenges with passion and purpose telling them, “You
community have given to him. Division 1 Championship in track. Vista Murrieta had 27 California on a track scholarship. Brooke McCandless was have one shot to make your dreams a reality.” He also
Daniel said the Class of 2011 would be remembered for athletes who received athletic scholarships to compete at the Female Athlete of the Year for cross country and track encouraged them to remember where they came from say-
having a state qualifier in speech and debate (Mark the collegiate level. The Male Athlete of the Year was and she received a partial athletic scholarship. ing, “Remember, once a Bronco, always a Bronco.”
Bosch), a state wrestling medalist (Reuben Franklin who Jovonte Slater, a wide receiver and State Champion in the Daniel challenged the graduates to go out and accept life’s
] [
MVHS Nighthawk GRADUATES LEAVE THE NEST
Shown left to right: ASB President Austin Quick, Salutatorian Anna Seo, Valedictorian Meagan Hennessy, Salutorian A.J. Smith, Student of the Year Joshua Lamb, Lt. Col. Bell and Jantz Johnson.
Continued from page 1 community with such a high regard for education.” country in the Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and Marines. Melissa Hale were named Male and Female Athletes of the
Co-Salutatorian and Crimson Cadet Band President Anna Co-Salutatorian A.J. Smith told his classmates about some Meagan Hennessy and Joshua Lam were named Students Year and both received athletic scholarships. Van de Mortel
Seo reminded the graduates that they didn’t do it alone. hardships he faced during his senior year saying, “Life is of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce. Lam was the will attend the University of Santa Barbara and Melissa
Seo acknowledged the support she received from her not always a matter of holding good cards, but sometimes commanding officer in charge of the 150 cadets in Murrieta Hale is headed to the University of California, Berkeley.
teachers, the community and her parents. “My parents playing a poor hand well.” Valley’s JROTC unit and a member of the Virtual Jefferson told the graduates, “You are Nighthawks, and
abandoned their home country of Korea and came to Enterprise Team. you have grown strong wings to fly on. Be bold and confi-
Lt. Colonel Bell presented Jantz Johnson with an appoint-
America when I was 8 years old to provide a better educa- dent and get the most out of each day and make things
ment to the Air Force Academy at the graduation ceremony. Thirty-four students received athletic scholarships. Four-
tion for me and my sister. We are truly blessed to live in a happen in your life.”
Jefferson said about 30 of the graduates will serve their year varsity water polo players Eric Van de Mortel and
2 The Press-Enterprise • Advertising Supplement MVUSD Community Newsletter
Alternate Paths to Graduation In This Issue
125 Graduate from Adult School, Creekside High and Tenaja Canyon Academy Features
Class of 2011 1
CREEKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL ny. Proffitt plans to attend Mt. San Jacinto College and
following his two-year mission, he hopes to study clas- Alternative Education Graduates 3
“Whatever you do in life,” Creekside graduate Erial
sical guitar, opera, and composition. While enrolled at Extended Day Kindergarten 4
Finley told her fellow graduates, “just be sure that you
strive to do your best.” Tenaja, Dallin was also a member of the Murrieta Murrieta Mesa Interns 4
Doing her best was one Supporting our Military Troops 5
of the reasons Finley International Baccalaurate 6
was chosen as one of Scholarships Pave Way to College 6
the Murrieta Chamber Employees of the Year 7
of Commerce Students Artists Sweep Riverside Art Show 7
MURRIETA VALLEY ADULT SCHOOL of the Year. Her future High Ranking API Scores for Schools 8
plans include attending Get your Tdap - ASAP! 8
“When I saw the gates of Murrieta Valley Adult School,
Mt. San Jacinto
I realized this is where I belong,” said graduate Fiona
Community College, Murrieta Valley Unified School District publish-
Nachbar as she addressed her classmates and the audi-
joining the Air Force es the Community Newsletter three times a
ence of district administrators, school board members,
Reserves and eventual- year as an insert in The Press Enterprise.
family and friends at Murrieta Valley Adult School’s
ly becoming a physi- Editor/Photographer
commencement ceremony on June 6. “From then on I
cian’s assistant. Karen Parris
knew I had a support team. I wasn’t there for chit chat,
After the ceremony her Photographs also provided by:
I was there to get an education and get out,” Fiona
mother Alethia Finley Jody Gomez, Mark Fitzpatrick & Donal Pierce
said. Valley High School Chamber Choir and he went to the For more information, contact Karen Parris at
said, “I’m so very excited and proud of her. She’s come National Choral Association Conference in Illinois in
The Nachbar sisters came to the United States from (951) 696-1600 ext. 1022 or
a long way. She’s done very well. But this is only the March.
Kazakhstan when they were 9 and 10 years old. Zoe email: kparris@murrieta.k12.ca.us
beginning. There’s a lot more for her to do and I know
(shown above receiving her diploma) and Fiona Superintendent Stan Scheer congratulated the gradu-
Board of
she can do it,” she said.
Nachbar were among 39 Adult Education graduates at ates and shared some words of wisdom by comparing
the ceremony. “I struggled in high school because I was A total of 57 seniors graduated from Creekside High the students’ value to that of a $100 bill. “Whether the
Education
still learning English,” said Fiona. School this year. While all the graduates didn’t make it $100 bill is crumpled, stepped on, or dirty, it will
to the ceremony, 24 graduates celebrated alongside always be worth a $100,” Scheer said. “No matter if
The ceremony also included nine students from the
nine Tenaja Canyon Academy seniors at their joint you are dropped, stepped on or crumpled up and
Adult Transition Program who received certificates of
commencement ceremony on June 7. ground into the dirt by the circumstances of life or the Paul Diffley, President
completion, including Tony Stepheny, shown below.
choices you make, you will never lose your value.” Robin Crist
Isabel Perez spoke about the path she took to earn her
high school diploma. After attending high school in
TENAJA CANYON ACADEMY Ken Dickson
Tenaja Canyon Academy graduate Joelle Goodwin Kris Thomasian
Mexico, Perez moved to the U.S. 15 years ago. “Right Creekside and Tenaja graduates are shown Margi Wray
then and there I decided I needed to get my high encouraged her fellow graduates to have an adventure above congratulating Tenaja graduate Joelle
every day saying, “This is our adventure for today - Superintendent, Dr. Stan Scheer
school diploma,” Perez said. Perez married and had Goodwin who received a $100 bill taped under Upcoming Meetings
children and it wasn’t until her youngest child started graduating. What will you do tomorrow?” her chair before the ceremony by Superintendent August 11, 2011
school that she enrolled in the Adult School. “It is never Tenaja graduate Dallin Proffitt performed the National Stan Scheer. Shown below is Tenaja graduate September 8, 2011
too late to fulfill your dreams,” she said. Anthem and a classical guitar selection at the ceremo- Dallin Proffitt.
Agendas for regular and special board
meetings are available on-line at
www.murrieta.k12.ca.us
Visit us on-line at
www.murrieta.k12ca.us
• Summer School & Enrichment Camps
• 2011/12 School Year Calendar
• On-line Registration Forms
• School Accountability Report Cards includ-
ing Fact Sheets for each school with infor-
mation about teachers, students and test
scores.
• See pictures of the renovation and construc-
tion at Murrieta Valley High School.
MVUSD Community Newsletter The Press-Enterprise • Advertising Supplement 3
Extended DayMurrieta Mesa Teens
Kindergarten Classes Gain Work Experience
E
xtended day
kindergarten
classes are
Through Internships to read, write
two to three
sentences, add
urrieta Mesa High School students Kaleb
M
coming to E. Hale and subtract.
Curran and Murrieta They also have Bradley and B.J. Miller were the first student
Elementary Schools an understand- interns in a program that the school and
in August. The ing of our Murrieta Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO Rex
extended school day democracy and Oliver expect to grow each year. “This is a great
will begin at 8:15 why there is the beginning to what we really envision for our students
and end at 1:15, need for rules. and our school,” Murrieta Mesa Principal Mary
two hours longer “I’m looking Walters said.
than traditional kinder- forward to not The 16-year old interns worked about three hours a
garten. “This is the first step to getting all our having to rush through everything,” Dewey said. week for Ambassador Energy, a three-year-old solar
kindergarten students in class all day,” said Guy “I will be able to give students a deeper under- energy company in Murrieta. Ambassador President
Romero, the district’s Assistant Superintendent of standing of concepts and expand on the curriculum Kelly Smith said the students brought more to the
Educational Services. in art, science and social studies.” table than she expected. “Even though they had
E. Hale Curran Elementary School’s enrollment “It’s going to be great,” Dewey said. “We can slow never done a resume or interviewed before, they
has declined over the last few years as children in down a little bit and not have to cram everything impressed me right away with their enthusiasm and
the neighborhood have grown up so it is no longer in three hours.” The longer day also will include a eagerness.”
necessary to have morning and afternoon kinder- rest period. Kaleb, who is interested in a career in architecture,
E. Hale Curran has the room to add addi- brought with him a portfolio from his AutoCAD draft-
tional kindergarten classes and student ing class. “The kids don’t realize how talented they
transfers from other schools will be accept- are,” said engineering teacher Pete Matus. “Being
ed if parents want their children to go into able to do an excel spreadsheet, navigate the web after high school. Internships are a way for students
the extended kindergarten classes at with ease and their familiarity with social media - to align their interests, aptitude and talents with the
Curran. along with their energy and positive attitude, they opportunities that are available to them in the work
Murrieta Elementary School will have two have a lot to offer.” world. Companies receive free labor and they have
extended-day kindergarten classes with the “It’s a win-win,” Smith agreed. “We can show them an opportunity to develop long term relationships
goal of expanding the program once space what a strong work ethic looks like and they bring a with students who may become future employees.
is available. quickness about learning new things that is amaz- “If the interns come out of this experience knowing
ing.” what they want to do in life,” Smith said, “that would
K INDERGARTEN E NTRANCE A GE The student interns do everything from answering be our ultimate goal.”
garten classes. “Our kindergarten teachers have CHANGES the telephones to stocking parts. They also draw The Murrieta Valley Chamber of Commerce is located
been asking to do this for many years,” E. Hale The State of California has changed the required complete wiring diagrams, assemble solar panels on the Mesa campus as part of a broader effort to
Curran Principal David Koltovich explained, “but age for children starting kindergarten and first and audited a solar training program alongside con- strengthen ties between schools and the business
until now, we didn’t have the space.” grade beginning with the 2012/13 school year. tractors in the solar industry. community. Rex Oliver helped establish the intern-
Margaret Dewey has taught for 19 years at E. Hale “The fun part is the building -- working with my ship with Ambassador Energy. Smith originally
Curran Elementary School and she saw the need 2011 Children must be 5 by 12/2 hands,” said Kaleb, a sophomore. Learning about agreed to take on one intern but after the interviews,
for a longer school day. In a recent visit to Dewey’s 2012 Children must be 5 by 11/2 solar energy will have practical applications for she was so impressed with the students she took both
classroom, she began the day with the flag salute 2013 Children must be 5 by 10/2 Kaleb in the future. “With modern buildings, renew- Kaleb and B.J. “You have an opportunity to be very
and students sang patriotic songs. Next Dewey 2014 Children must be 5 by 9/2 able energy is the wave of the future,” he said. specific about the skills you are looking for,” said
reviewed the days of the week, the months of the Matus agreed, saying the school is adding a new Smith. She was looking for students who could use
year, went over the values of coins, and had stu- Starting in 2012, the district will offer a half day engineering course next year titled “Our Sustainable AutoCAD software for computer-aided drafting and
dents counting from one to ten in Spanish and Transitional Kindergarten class for children born Future.” said, “Being able to get two students who knew
German. Then students counted by tens before between the new cutoff date and the previous one, Murrieta Mesa’s academic program is designed AutoCAD was huge.”
they settled in to listen to Dewey read a book. or for children whose parents think their child may around career pathways, with classes in medical, B.J., who is interested in engineering or working in
not be ready for regular kindergarten. engineering, business and culinary arts, visual and the green technology field, said working at
“Kindergarten is more like first grade used to be,”
Dewey said, “without the additional hours in the For more information on kindergarten, visit the performing arts and liberal studies. Ambassador has enhanced his interest in those kinds
day.” By the end of kindergarten students are able district website. The pathways are designed to help students identify of careers.
future careers so they are better prepared for life “I look forward to coming to work,” he said.
4 The Press-Enterprise • Advertising Supplement MVUSD Community Newsletter
Supporting our troops
hile William Bergman was away serving his District Superintendent Stan Scheer formed a
& their families
are deployed or reassigned, they move frequently dents at the event and explained the difference
W country, his wife Melissa moved their family
to Murrieta last April. Like many military
spouses, Melissa was on her own when it came to
Military Support Advisory Committee in January,
2011. The goal is to raise awareness of the sacrifices
and challenges faced by military families, identify
and the moves can be extremely difficult,” Swanson
explained.
The frequent moves often disrupt a child’s friend-
between Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
This year Murrieta Mesa also started a Student to
Student transition program where new students are
coordinating the move to a new community where their issues, needs and provide resources so the dis- ships, academic progress, and sense of connected- matched with a student who helps them adjust to
she knew no one. Melissa set up their household trict staff can help with the transitions military-con- ness. The district’s goal is to ensure that during the the school and tells them about extracurricular
and enrolled their son in school. nected students experience. time military children are in our schools—however activities and sports and sits with them at lunch.
‘
MILITARY FAMILIES - TAKE THE SURVEY short that time may be—the students have a sense Alta Murrieta Elementary and Tovashal Elementary
of stability, connectedness, and that they stay on students created more than 1,200 Valentine cards
With Murrieta’s close proximity to Camp Pendleton,
track to graduate. which were distributed to area military hospitals
the Naval Base in San Diego and March Air Force
Base there are a significant number of military Board members expressed their gratitude for the and facilities that serve veterans.
families who live in Murrieta. sacrifices military personnel are Monte Vista Elementary first graders presented a
making and Board President patriotic celebration on March 24 for parents, class-
Schools receive funding from
Paul Diffley said he applauded mates and members of the military. The play called
the U.S. Department of
the district’s efforts to help mili- “United We Stand” was written by first-grade teach-
Education to help ensure mili-
tary children. “The troops have ers Shelly Smith and Melissa Crutcher. All the teach-
tary children are provided with
enough on their plates without ers were asked to have their students write letters to
a quality education. However,
having to worry about home,” troops overseas and the students turned them in at
the district must apply for the
Diffley said. the performance. School librarian Lynette Dodds
On May 18, Melissa and her son Peyton, shown funds and show how many mili-
above, attended Tell Me a Story night at Monte tary students attend district On June 23 Board members passed the children’s letters on to the USO office in
Vista Elementary. Camp Pendleton School Liaison schools. heard a first reading of a new San Diego for distribution.
Officer Maria Swanson and Monte Vista’s PTA host- board policy pertaining to the Among those attending the patriotic play was
Every year in the fall the district
ed the evening event for military-connected children education of the children of mili- Marine Sgt. Oscar Rauda. Rauda was impressive in
sends home a Federal Survey of
and their parents. Retired Navy Lt. Commander tary families. Trustees are his dress uniform as he told the students he has
Residency and Employment and
Mark Sanders read the story “Night Catch,” about a expected to approve the policy at been a Marine for 14 years and had served several
parents are asked to report
soldier and his young son who keep each other in their August Board meeting. tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. “When we receive
their active duty military ser-
vice. According to last year’s HONORING OUR TROOPS letters and I pass them on to the men, it brings joy
survey, there were approximately 700 military con- to our hearts and makes us think of home.” Rauda
Along with the efforts of the Military Support
nected students in the district. However it is believed shook hands with many of the students and gave
Advisory Committee, schools across the district hold
that there may be more than twice that number of them high-fives.
numerous events throughout the year to honor mil-
military-connected students in the district. itary personnel. Antelope Hills Elementary recog- “The play teaches students patriotism and the role
Superintendent Stan Scheer said, “The results of the nizes fathers, mothers, uncles, and grandparents of the military,” said Smith, “We want our students
survey are kept extremely confidential and impor- who serve or have served in the military at their to be thankful and proud of their country. We also
tant. I encourage parents who are active duty mili- annual Patriot’s Day event. want to show our appreciation to those who make it
tary to fill out the survey and return it. The more possible for them to live in such a great country.”
Cole Canyon Elementary third grader Marcus
accurate our numbers are, the more we can provide Havens enlisted the help of students at his school to For more information, go to the Military Family
additional counseling support, after school pro- collect and send 100 boxes of Rice Krispy Treats to Support page on the district website.
grams, tutoring and other services needed by mili- the troops stationed in Afghanistan,
their hearts by watching the night sky for Polaris. tary-connected kids.”
After the story, children and parents spent time at including Havens’ 20-year-old brother.
the arts and crafts activity stations and gathered SCHOOL BOARD ACTS TO LEVEL PLAYING FIELD In return, an American flag that flew
over Afghanistan was presented to Cole
around a map of the world to place gold stars on FOR MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS
the countries where their family members were sta- Canyon students as an expression of
At the May 26th school board meeting, Maria gratitude from the troops.
tioned. The event also provided plenty of time for Swanson told district administrators and school
parents to talk and get to know one another. “It’s board members about the challenges faced by mili- For Memorial Day, Murrieta Mesa’s
nice to meet other parents who are going through tary children and how the Interstate Compact on Patriot’s Club organized an event to
deployments,” said Melissa. Educational Opportunity for Military Children honor local military personnel who
addresses those challenges. The average military have lost their lives in Iraq and
MILITARY SUPPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Afghanistan. Master Gunnery Sgt. Jose
student attends six to nine different school systems
Tell Me a Story nights are one way the district is A. Reyna addressed Murrieta Mesa stu-
from kindergarten to 12th grade. “When parents
working to support military-connected children.
MVUSD Community Newsletter The Press-Enterprise • Advertising Supplement 5
International Paving the Way to College
Baccalaureate Program
n May 30th 271 seniors from Vista Murrieta and Murrieta Valley
he 28 students in Murrieta Valley High School’s International
O received $161,000 in scholarships from the non-profit Murrieta
High Schools’ Scholarship Foundation at their 18th Annual
‘T Baccalaureate program are risk-takers. Following their first
year in the program, they said stepping out of the box and
taking risks has its rewards. In spite of their concerns about what the
Awards Ceremony. Many of the 102 donors attended the ceremony and
said they give scholarships to “pay it forward” after they or their chil-
dren received scholarships.
academically rigorous International Baccalaureate program, or IB as it While students received a minimum of $250, many donors who con-
is known on campus, would do to their grade-point averages and class tributed $250 or more selected students who will receive their scholar-
ranking, the 11th graders are convinced that the program has value ship based on their own criteria. The Southwest Healthcare staff gave
and merit. scholarships to students who will pursue careers in medicine.
Alexandria Pham received six scholarships, including one from the
“It’s more real life and relevant, “said Allyn Abadie. Tyler Maxim said,
Murrieta Police Association, which she will put to use in pursuing a
“There is more room for creativity and I really like the project. They
career in criminal justice and international affairs. “One of the ways Foundation President Robin Crist said, “All of these people are here
are more engaging, and we are more self-directed.” The students in
students get motivated is knowing someone cares,” Scholarship tonight because we care about you.”
the IB program are from a variety of groups on campus and they come
from different backgrounds and cultures. IB teacher Alanna Fields
said, “We have an eclectic group; all the students are involved in dif-
2011 SCHOLARSHIP DONORS
ferent sports and activities. We have students in Mock Trial, Model Academic Achievement Honored by Studio 94
United Nations, dance, soccer, band and choir.” “The diversity has Murrieta Teachers An Awesome Temecula Valley Master Chorale
added depth to our discussions,” Tyler said. “We respect each other Award from Todd Tatro Temecula Valley Women’s Club
and talking to people from Jordan gave me a whole new perspective Antelope Hills Elementary PTA Tovashal Elementary School PTA
on what is going on there politically,” said Allyn. ASB Herff Jones Scholarship Tru-Health Enterprises Swim Scholarship
In addition to the 28 students enrolled in the IB Diploma program, 80 Assistance League of Temecula Virginia Peters Memorial Scholarship
Valley Walters Family Award
students take IB classes. Fields said the number of students in the
Baldridge Family Scholarship Wilson Family Scholarship
diploma program and individual classes will double next year. In
Ballet Folklorico Winninger Family Scholarship
addition to the diploma program and classes, the IB Club meets every
Blazing Blue and Gold WLC Architects Scholarship
week and students have dinners at each other’s homes based on inter-
national themes. They have sampled Japanese, French, Italian, Cajun Scholarship Murrieta Valley High School
Brandon Keating Foundation Monte Vista Elementary School Staff Scholarship
and Polish cuisine. Along with their Polish dinner, Tyler entertained MVHS ASL Scholarship
Cal Oaks Vision Murrieta Breakfast Lions Club
the group by playing a polka on an accordion. The club is also MVHS Counseling/Guidance Scholarship
Carlos & Laura Gonzales Scholarship Murrieta Counseling Scholarship
involved in service-oriented activities and they have made internation- MVHS CSF
Carolyn Ellis Memorial Scholarship Murrieta Elementary School PTC
al connections with other IB students around the world via Facebook MVHS Loma Linda Medical Center
Chapman Family Scholarship Murrieta Lions Club MVHS Mr. Nighthawk Scholarship
and Skype. Murrieta Mesa High School Scholarship
Class of 200 MVHS Alumni Scholarship MVHS Pechanga Scholarship
The IB Diploma Program is a two-year program for students during Cody Legg Memorial Scholarship Murrieta Mesa PTSA Scholarship MVHS National Honor Society
their junior and senior year. Students begin taking pre-requisite Cole Canyon Elementary School PTC Murrieta Police Officers’ Association MVHS Pepsi Leadership Award
courses in the 8th and 9th grade and they make a commitment to the Colony Men’s Golf Club Murrieta Rotary Foundation MVHS PTSA
IB program in 10th grade. IB prepares students for university and Crist Alumni Scholarship Murrieta Unified Political Action Committee MVHS Publications/Journalism Scholarship
some universities apply 30 units or more toward general education CSEA Tom Paulson Memorial Murrieta Valley Council PTA
requirements. IB also promotes international understanding and Murrieta Valley Town Hall Association Vista Murrieta High School
Cusack Family Scholarship
emphasizes intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth. “The Murrieta Youth Soccer League VMHS A CLASS ACT
Daniel Buchanan Elementary School Scholarship VMHS AVID
classes teach students to be independent thinkers,” said Fields. “There Daniel G. Herring Scholarship MVUSD Administrators’ Terry Olson Scholarship
is also time for them to reflect on what they learn.” MVUSD Superintendent’s Award VMHS Boys’ Baseball Scholar / Athlete Award
Dare To Dream VMHS Bronco Bleacher Creatures
Transfer students interested in participating in the IB program will DeLuz Women’s Club Scholarship MVUSD Employees’ Scholarship
Nighthawk Baseball Boosters VMHS Choral Scholarship
find more information on Murrieta Valley High School’s web site. Dickson Family Scholarship VMHS California Scholarship Federation
District Support Center Denim for Dollars Scholarship Noorigian Family Scholarship
VMHS Club Cervantes
Doug Reeves Scholarship Pacific Western Bank Scholarship
VMHS Latino Club
E. Hale Curran Elementary School PTA Pickrahn Family Scholarship
VMHS Legacy Brick Fund
Elleen Sarace Scholarship Rail Ranch Elementary School PTA Scholarship
VMHS Mr. Bronco
Hernandez Family Scholarship RC Grading, Inc.
VMHS National Honor Society
Interact Club/Murrieta Rotary Roy W. Moore, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
VMHS Parents’ Scholarship
Linsley Family Scholarship Schools First Credit Union VMHS PTSA
Lois Timms Aitcheson Memorial Scholarship Shivela ASB Alumni Award VMHS Pechanga
Marty Martelli Scholarship Shivela PTSA Award Ron Stoeger Award
Murrieta High Schools Scholarship Foundation Southwest Healthcare Medical Staff VMHS SAT Club
Michael John Daly Scholarship Stephani Schneider Memorial VMHS Trading Post
6 The Press-Enterprise • Advertising Supplement MVUSD Community Newsletter
Employees of the Year Are the Best Artists Sweep Awards
at Riverside Art Show
n June 1st Murrieta Valley Unified
O honored 70 employees who were
voted Administrators, Teachers and
Support Employees of the Year by their
istrict students swept the awards at the 49th Annual Riverside Art Show in May. There were 236 entries
D
peers. District Superintendent Stan Scheer
offered his congratulations to each of the from high school students across Riverside County. Students from Vista Murrieta and Murrieta Valley
employees and thanked them for their High Schools submitted the most entries in the show and took four out of the nine first place awards and
exemplary work and for their commit- two sponsor awards.
ment to make a difference for students. First Place
Drawing
ADMINISTRATORS OF THE YEAR Colin Moyer
Principal Randy Rogers, Monte Vista Elementary
Assistant Principal Stephanie Vasquez, Cole Canyon Elementary School
Classified Administrator Karen Parris, Media & Communications Specialist
Certificated Administrator Dean Lesicko, Student Services Coordinator
Site Support William Bennett, Psychologist
Counselor Sharon Tucker, Elementary School Counselor
Confidential Employee Keri Baldridge, Certificated Analyst
2011 DISTRICT TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
Shauna Dauenhauer - Dorothy McElhinney Middle School
Scott Kosters - Vista Murrieta High School
Melinda Loera - Murrieta Elementary School
2011 DISTRICT SUPPORT PERSON OF THE YEAR First Place
Maria Charron, Vista Murrieta Activities Secretary Watercolor/tempera
TEACHERS OF THE YEAR Lindi Ingram
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Alta Murrieta Elementary Monique Petrucci Shivela Middle School Steve VanVoorhis Sponsors Award
Antelope Hills Elementary Virginia Rogers Thompson Middle School Becki Saltee
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Avaxat Elementary Kay Brande Thompson Middle School Theresa Schneider
Buchanan Elementary Kim Hern Warm Springs Middle School Diana Elias Mike Flaherty
Cole Canyon Elementary Anne Hess Warm Springs Middle School Monica Farmer-Hadjuk Vista Murrieta
E. Hale Curran Elementary Cheri Bryan Murrieta Mesa High School Pate Matus
Lisa J. Mails Elementary Mary Eskridge Murrieta Mesa High School Tiffani Thunstrum
Monte Vista Elementary Shelly Smith Murrieta Valley High School Diana Hess
Murrieta Elementary Mark Zavodnik Murrieta Valley High School Steve Tarabilda
Rail Ranch Elementary Marianne Coonradt Vista Murrieta High School Jason Bowen
Tovashal Elementary Linda Becker Vista Murrieta High School Kristine LaPierre
McElhinney Middle School Lori De La Cruz Creekside High School Kip Shipley
McElhinney Middle School Ken Williams Tenaja Canyon Academy Loretta Scott First Place
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Alta Murrieta Elementary Kelli Komenda Warm Springs Middle School Danielle Palomo Lawrence
Antelope Hills Elementary Patty Keenan Murrieta Mesa High School Cori Isbell First Place Vista Murrieta
Avaxat Elementary Charles Howe Murrieta Mesa High School Natalee Boggs Acrylic/oil
Buchanan Elementary Stacy Stevens Murrieta Valley High School Kathleen DeBord Melody Zhuang
Cole Canyon Elementary Jeanette Fiori Murrieta Valley High School Tomi Harding Murrieta Valley
E. Hale Curran Elementary Sherry Wyman Vista Murrieta High School Connie Kim
Lisa J. Mails Elementary Nancy Leavitt Vista Murrieta High School Marisa Stuppy
Monte Vista Elementary Betty Velasquez Creekside High School Ron Nelson
Murrieta Elementary Mary Shufford District Support Center Angie Scholz
Rail Ranch Elementary Pay May District Support Center Christina Hill
Tovashal Elementary Kristy Demarah Child Development Joanie Richards
Dorothy McElhinney Middle School Corrie Cruise SEED Whitney Williams
Dorothy McElhinney Middle School Christine Beadles School Readiness Angie Williams
Shivela Middle School Linda Tucker Maintenance & Grounds Teresa Danker
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Thompson Middle School Andrea Genevay Operations Department Raul Esteves
Thompson Middle School Charles Ojeda Transportation Department Terry McClure
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Warm Springs Middle School Bonnie Cagigas Daniel Aleman
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Get Your State’s Base API Report
Tdap Confirms District has high performing schools
ASAP! C ole Canyon Elementary School ranked in the top ten percent of
schools statewide according to the 2010 Base Academic
Performance Index (API) released in May by the California
2010 Base
API
Statewide
Ranking
Similar School
Ranking
students in grades 7-
ALL
Murrieta Valley Unified 837 B B
12 must provide proof Department of Education. The Base API scores indicate district schools
Elementary Schools
of a Tdap booster are continuing to exceed goals set based on last year’s achievement.
Alta Murrieta Elementary 890 9 9
before they can start school in August. The state ranks schools academically on a scale of 1 to 10 to determine a Antelope Hills Elementary 896 9 9
The California Department of Public school’s standing compared to other schools around the state. The rank- Avaxat Elementary 829 7 6
Health (CDPH) declared an epidemic ings are based on the school’s API score which comes from the results of Cole Canyon Elementary 916 10 7
of Pertussis (whooping cough) in the the school’s performance on the Standardized Testing and Reporting Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary 868 8 8
State earlier this year following Program and California High School Exit Exam. E. Hale Curran Elementary 836 7 3
reports of more than 8,300 cases of With an API of 850, Dorothy McElhinney Middle School was one of six Lisa J. Mails Elementary 871 8 6
pertussis, —the most cases reported middle schools in Monte Vista Elementary 844 7 4
since 1947 according to Mark B. Riverside County to Murrieta Elementary 855 8 6
Horton, Director of the California receive a statewide and Rail Ranch Elementary 839 7 6
Department of Public Health. similar schools ranking Tovashal Elementary 879 9 7
Assembly Bill 354 was signed into law of 9 out of 10.
in September 2010 requiring students Vista Murrieta High Middle Schools
entering grades 7 through 12 to be School was one of Dorothy McElhinney Middle 850 9 9
immunized with the pertussis vaccine three high schools in Shivela Middle 809 7 4
booster called Tetanus Toxoid, Riverside County to Thompson Middle 857 9 6
Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and receive a score of 9 on Warm Springs Middle 802 7 3
Acellular Pertussis (Tdap). both the statewide and
similar schools ranks. High Schools
Parents who don’t know if their child Murrieta Mesa High 819 9 8
has had the booster shot are urged to All district schools Murrieta Valley High 823 9 7
schedule a visit to their family doctor exceeded the 800 tar- Vista Murrieta High 819 9 9
or have their child vaccinated at one get on their base API
of the local drug stores. Parents may score, with the excep- Small Schools
also get the vaccination done at a tion of Tenaja Tenaja Canyon Academy 729 * 5*
public health family care center. To Academy, the district’s
locate a family health care center independent study program, and the district’s alternative high school, Alternative Schools
location, go to www.Rivcoph.org/per- Creekside High School. Creekside High 736 * B B
tussis The report also shows that Murrieta Valley Unified schools are closing
Parents don’t have to wait until school the achievement gap between white students and students in sub- “B” Districts and alternative schools which do not receive a statewide or similar schools ranking.
offices reopen to turn in proof of the groups. “ * “ Small schools - Similar schools ranks are not calculated for small schools.
vaccine. From June 20 through July “In spite of the economic challenges we face with the reduced funding
15 at Buchanan Elementary a school from the State,’’ said District Superintendent Stan Scheer, “these scores
nurse will be available from 8:00 are evidence that our students are continuing to excel in the classroom
until noon to accept proof of the vac- thanks to their hard work and the efforts of dedicated administrators,
cine and she will also update the stu- teachers, support staff, and the support students receive at home.”
dent’s computer file before sending
the record to the child’s school.
Academic Performance Index of Sub-Groups
Jose Arballo Jr., spokesperson for the District Statewide
Riverside County Department of Base API Base API
Public Health, said parents are being White 860 838
urged not to wait for the new school Filipinos 872 851
year to begin, since there will be no Asian 887 890
grace period. Black 766 686
Under the new law, students will not Hispanic 803 715
be allowed to start school without English Learners 722 692
proof of vaccination. Economically Disadvantaged 784 712
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