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MARCH 2015 NEWSLETTER
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DEPARTMENTS
SCHOOLS
FOR STAFF
FOR PARENTS
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
Music Educators Take Top Honors
We are honored to announce the following music
educators that have been selected to receive a
California Music Educators Association (CMEA)
award this year. So many award winners are from
our District. Congratulations to them all, they are truly
deserving individuals. Bravissimo!
Early Signs of Spring
Generous Donation provides for
Classroom Improvements
The O'Zone at Laurelglen School recently
upgraded its furniture and technology, thanks
to a generous donor. New furnishings in Mr.
O'Connor's 5th/6th combination classroom
include tables, chairs, projectors, and a white
board.
The 30"x54" tables accommodate a pair of
students and provide plenty of work space for
Elementary Music Specialist: Melissa Nixon
Classroom Teacher: Brenda Fitzpatrick
Band Educator: Brad Pickett
General Music Educator: Bonnie Hulse
Orchestra Educator: Annalise Perone
Let's add to that list: Both Amanda Sproul, Thompson
and Jeremy Martin,
Stonecreek are Jim
Burke Ford Nominees.
Jeanette
McGrath
(pictured at left), is
CMEA
State
Outstanding
General
Music Teacher; Regina
Pryor,
CMEA
Membership won a
National
Award
for
increasing the CMEA
California membership
more than any other
state; and the Strolling
Strings Team for their outstanding presentation at
CASMEC - Teresa Rizo, Audrey Boyle, Annalise
Perone and Regina Pryor.
As a special engagement, many of our District Music
Educators provided entertainment during the
"Presentations" portion of the March 24 Board of
Trustees' meeting. Click here for a short clip of their
projects as well as for laptops, iPads, book
holders, and supply drawers. Each student
can adjust the height of the comfortable
wheeled chair to meet his/her preference.
Turning to collaborate or to see projected
images has become a snap and an
ergonomic improvement over the standard
chairs. Two barely audible Epson 580 UltraShort Throw projectors sit underneath the
white boards and toss up big, bright, sharp
images that every student can read, even
with all of the overhead lights on.
Finally, the center-mounted 5'x8' white board
supplies enough area for a 100" diagonal
image. Mr. O'Connor states, "All of these
improvements are positive additions to our
educational experience. We welcome
visitors!"
performance. Congratulations to our outstanding
Music Educators for their dedication and service to
the students and the entire P-BVUSD community.
Administrative Changes Announced
At the March Board meetings,
the following administrative
appointments
were
announced.
Moving
from
Seibert to Reagan is Principal
Pam Somes, following the
upcoming
retirement
of
Principal Dr. Tom Irvin.
Filling the void at Seibert is
newly
named
Principal
Rebekah Stambook. Mrs.
Stambook is currently the
Assistant Principal of Miller
Elementary.
Successful Vision Clinic held March 5
Jeff Maberry, Seibert
Assistant Principal will take on
the new Academic Coach
responsibilities at Stockdale.
Best Wishes to Frank Pinheiro who will be moving
out of his Actis classroom next year to be one of PBVUSD's newest school administrators.
Congratulations to each of
these
dedicated
staffers
whose
new
assignments
begin in the 2015-16 school
year.
One
Sight
Vision
Clinic
provided
comprehensive vision exams for 110 District
students. Prescription lenses were delivered
to 103 students. Once again, the clinic was a
huge success. The District's Health Services
Department extended a heart-felt "Thank
You" for the assistance and support from
school site staff.
District Meetings
Stonecreek Girls Basketball: Undefeated County
Champions. Congratulations to Coach Pickett and
the team. Principal Matt Kennedy joins in the
celebration.
Dr. Silberberg welcomes
District secretaries
TK-K Registration preparation
with Jill Ridgeway
Plant Sale at Buena Vista Edible Schoolyard
Plan to attend a community event and mark your
calendar for Saturday, April 11, 2015. A plant sale
will be held from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Buena
Vista Edible Schoolyard located directly across
the street from Buena Vista Elementary School,
6547 Buena Vista Road. There will be studentled tours, live, local entertainment, and raffle
prizes. Vegetable and herb plants available for
purchase.
Evacuation review with
Panama Elementary Secretary
Brenda Chambless
Buena Vista Edible Schoolyard was founded in
2011 as a collaborative partnership between the
Grimm Family Education Foundation and the
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
Entirely funded, operated and managed by the
Foundation, all students at the school, from
transitional kindergarten (TK) through sixth grade,
participate in the garden and kitchen programs.
Webinar Hosts Provide Blended Technology Info
Preparedness in Practice
Did you KNOW?
Former Superintendent Dr. Bill Williams
retired in 1994. What is the connection
between the District Logo and Dr. Bill?
Brad Grumbles, Coordinator of Curriculum,
Assessment, and Instructional Technology along
with Steve Johnson, District Technology
Specialist, recently hosted a free Webinar entitled
"Engaging and Training Your Teacher Community
on a Dime." Technology allowed for international
attendees from as far away as Pakistan and
Russia, although the United States was well
represented.
Ideas about the value of the
Teacher's Lounge idea, and some of the District's
1:1 journey were shared during the presentation.
Click here for the details
Site visit
Debbie Carter and Ana Garcia,
Reagan cafeteria staffers
meet Trustee Ana Rojas.
Everywhere, everyday . . .
Peggy Greer - Teacher, Laurelglen
"Peggy is an amazing teacher who pours 110%
into her students.
She has a passion for
teaching that is infectious.
She is always
smiling, laughing and has such a positive
attitude. Peggy spends endless hours of her own
time researching common core and ways to
implement it in the classroom. She then shares
this knowledge and anything she may create to
help all students in the District. She is selfless
and wants "ALL" of our students in the P-BVUSD
to be successful now and in the future."
Nancy Trupe - Accounts Clerk II
"Nancy quietly goes about her business with
grace and mucho aplomb, and she keeps me
honest. Positive, cheerful, can-do, all describe
her demeanor and attitude, and she is an unsung
paragon of District virtue."
Reagan student Liam Elliott
meets Dr. Silberberg
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Marilou Onaindia - Director, Nutrition Services
"Marilou demonstrates GRIT Breakfast
programs, lunch programs, snack and extracurricular food service scheduling. And always
with a smile."
Steve Johnson - District Technology Specialist
"Steve has taken charge and embraced his
'District Voice' providing leadership and support
with our Blended Learning Program."
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March Newsletter Editor:
Kevin Silberberg, Ed.D
4200 Ashe Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-8331, ext. 6132
Tracy Webster - Director, Fiscal Services
"Tracy exemplifies GRIT through her dedication
to providing a high level of integrity and
productivity while maintaining a Work-Life
balance. Not only can she manage a $150
million budget, she and her husband are raising
three children; a 2 year old, 8 year old, and 14
year old high school student. She has developed
a collaborative working environment that is
both fun and very productive."
John Rosenow - Categorical Program Specialist
"John is a team player. He cares about students
and is passionate about supporting teachers at
Castle."
Carlos Dedios - Stonecreek Head Custodian
"Carlos has more GRIT than anyone I know. He
has a passion for kids and desire to make our
campus the best. Carlos shows pride in all
things that encompass Stonecreek JHS."
If you know someone with GRIT, nominate
him/her by clicking on the link below.
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