April 2016

DGF Rota MHS
Student Showcase
April 2016
DGF Rota MHS
Student Showcase
Mohan Vaswani
DGF Rota MHS Vision Statement: We empower all students at DGF Rota
MHS to learn to their maximum potential and to become productive, responsible
members of a dynamic, global society. All stakeholders are committed to providing a rigorous, standards
standards--based curriculum in a nurturing and safe environment.
Principal
DoDEA Mission: The DoDEA Mission is to Educate, Engage, and Empower
each student to succeed in a dynamic world
world..
Marc Villarreal
We had a successful month in April as we welcomed
spring and warmer weather. Congratulations to all of the
students who achieved honor roll last quarter. Congratulations to all students who are currently taking AP exams!
I applaud your efforts in taking rigorous course work that
will benefit you in college. Congratulations to all NHS
and NJHS inductees! We look forward to your leadership.
As we finish the year, we are not winding down. We need
to finish the year strong! The recent band concerts and
school musical are a testament to this commitment! Continue to strive for high grades and complete all coursework.
Go Admirals!
Sincerely,
Mohan R. Vaswani
Principal, DGF Rota MHS
Marc Villarreal
Assistant Principal, DGF Rota MHS
Asst. Principal
Dear Parents,
APnt
Inside this issue:
Academic Planning
Calendar SY 16-17
SY 2016-2017
2
Academic
Activities
5
Achievement
7
Fine Arts
17
Host Nation
21
PTSO
22
Upcoming
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Academic Planning: DGF Calendar Improvements for School Year 2016
2016--17 and
CCRS Alignment with Stateside Standards
College and Career
Readiness Standards
In a strategic shift to better
prepare students for life
after K-12 education and to
smooth the transition from
DoDEA to other education
agencies for students who
migrate in and out of our
system, DoDEA has begun
the process of implementing College and Career
Readiness
Standards
(CCRS) in both Math and
English Language Arts. In
order to support the instructional shifts that are
required for successful
CCRS implementation, the
DGF calendar has been adjusted for School Year 2016
-17 to provide faculty collaboration
time
during
which teachers will co-plan
lessons, review student
performance and monitor
data to support appropriate
shifts in practice during the
implementation
period.
DoDEA Headquarters has
mandated that every school
has time built in the duty
day for teachers to discuss
DGF Rota MHS Principal, Mr. Mohan Vaswani, and ES
Principal, Mr. Walter Wilhoit, look forward to the changes
and the improved calendar for school year 2016-2017.
Professional Learning
Team
Collaboration
instructional practices, review assessments, design
instructional materials, and
collaborate with one another.
Within the SY 2016-17 calendar, weekly early release
days are scheduled to provide appropriate collaboration time to support the use
of the new standards. All
teachers will collaborate in
P rofe ssi onal
Learni ng
Teams (PLTs) for periods of
75 minutes each Thursday
afternoon. Thursday was
selected as the optimal day
for early release in order to
maximize momentum between the collaborative period and classroom time by
giving teachers an opportunity to make adjustments to classroom practice immediately following
the early release. Additionally, because several
other schools in DoDEA
THE
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OF COLhave
also
scheduled
their
LABORATIVE
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afternoons, ING
opportunities
are increased for professional growth beyond the
walls of our own schools,
made possible by a number of technological supports provided by DoDEA.
Dismissal time on Thursdays will be 1345 for the
DGF ES and 1400 for the
DGF MHS. If you have
questions about the early
release, please contact the
school.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DEPENDENTS SCHOOLS
OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL
ROTA DGF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ROTA DGF MIDDLE/ HIGH SCHOOL
DGF Complex Calendar, School Year 2016-17
First Semester
(86 Instructional Days, to include Parent-Teacher Conference Days)
2016
Monday , August 29
First QTR and First Semester Begins Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Monday, September 5
Labor Day Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)
Thursday, September 8
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, September 15
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, September 22
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, September 29
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Friday, September 30
Mandatory Annual Trainings Half-day Release for Students (1100 ES & 1115 MHS)
Thursday, October 6
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Monday, October 10
Columbus Day - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)
Wednesday, October 12
ES SAC (School Advisory Committee)
Thursday, October 13
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Wednesday, October 19
MHS SAC (School Advisory Committee)
Thursday, October 20
1st QTR College & Career Readiness Standards Training (No School for Students)
Friday, October 21
No School for Students - Professional Development (CSI)
Thursday, October 27
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, November 3
First QTR Ends/Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Friday, November 4
1st QTR Teacher Record Keeping Day (No School for Students)
Monday, November 7
Begin Second Quarter
Wednesday, November 9
Elementary School Parent Teacher Conferences (MHS in Session)
Thursday, November 10
Parent Teacher Conferences (Both Campuses)
Friday, November 11
Veterans Day - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)
Thursday, November 17
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, November 24
Thanksgiving - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)
Friday, November 25
Thanksgiving Recess (DGF Schools Closed)
Thursday, December 1
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Wednesday, December 7
ES SAC (School Advisory Committee)
Thursday, December 8
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Wednesday, December 14
MHS SAC (School Advisory Committee)
Thursday, December 15
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Monday, December 19
Begin Winter Recess
Monday, December 26
Christmas Day Observed - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)
2017
Monday, January 2
New Year's Day Observed - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)
Tuesday, January 3
Instruction Resumes
Thursday, January 5
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, January 12
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Monday, January 16
Martin Luther King Day - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)
Thursday, January 19
Second QTR and First Semester Ends/Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Friday, January 20
2nd QTR Teacher Record Keeping Day (No School for Students)
Issued May 13, 2016
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DEPENDENTS SCHOOLS
OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL
ROTA DGF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ROTA DGF MIDDLE/ HIGH SCHOOL
DGF Complex Calendar, School Year 2016-17
Second Semester
(96 Instructional Days to include Parent-Teacher Conference Days)
Monday, January 23
Begin Third QTR and Second Semester
Thursday, January 26
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Wednesday, February 1
ES SAC (School Advisory Committee)
Thursday, February 2
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Monday, February 6
No School for Students - Professional Development (CSI)
Tuesday, February 7
2nd QTR College & Career Readiness Standards Training (No School for Students)
Wednesday, February 8
3rd QTR College & Career Readiness Standards Training (No School for Students)
Wednesday, February 8
MHS SAC (School Advisory Committee)
Thursday, February 9
Regular School Day - No Early Release
Thursday, February 16
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Monday, February 20
Presidents' Day - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)
Thursday, February 23
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, March 2
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, March 9
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Monday, March 13-17
Terranova Testing (Grades 3-8)
Thursday, March 16
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Monday, March 20-24
Terranova Testing Make Up Week (Grades 3-8)
Thursday, March 23
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, March 30
Third Quarter Ends/Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Friday, March 31
3rd QTR Teacher Record Keeping Day (No School for Students)
Monday, April 3
Begin Spring Recess
Monday, April 10
Instruction Resumes - Begin Fourth Quarter
Wednesday, April 12
ES SAC (School Advisory Committee)
Thursday, April 13
4th QTR College & Career Readiness Standards Training (No School for Students)
Friday, April 14
Parent Teacher Conferences (Both Campuses)
Wednesday, April 19
MHS SAC (School Advisory Committee)
Thursday, April 20
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, April 27
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, May 4
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, May 11
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, May 18
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, May 25
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Monday, May 29
Memorial Day - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)
Thursday, Jun 1
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, Jun 8
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, June 15
Fourth Quarter and Second Semester Ends/Half-day Release for Students (1100 ES & 1115 MHS)
Friday, June 16
4th QTR Teacher Record Keeping Day (No School for Students)
School Year 2016-2017
Instructional days: 182
Issued May 13, 2016
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Academic Activities: Rota Science Symposium
Sixth and seventh grade students presented 60 original science research projects in the Rota Science Symposium, May 12th, in the
MHS gym. The primary goal of the science research program is to
promote original research and experimentation in the sciences and
to recognize students for their outstanding achievement. It is hoped
that students are encourage to continue their interest and participation in the sciences and perhaps make careers in sciences.
Many thanks to the volunteer judges, parent volunteers and supporters!
Left: Kaitlin Simon, 7th
grade, is discussing her project with a judge. Presenters
develop higher-order thinking skills and integrate
learning across disciplines
through the process of scientific inquiry, preparing a
scientific presentation, and
delivering a presentation All
of these skills will benefit
them in their pursuits.
Above: Jessica Scoppa, 6th grade, is
discussing her project with a judge.
The volunteer judges complete the
experience and help presenters gain
self-confidence.
In the photo at the left are the Best-of-Show winners. From the
left are 6th grade student Chance Stelzig, 3rd place, 7th grade
student Jonah Umayam, 1st Place, and 7th grade student
THE VALUE OF COLCameron Rivera, 2nd Place.
LABORATIVE LEARNING
Above: Gabe Lopez in front of his presentation
board. Students were guided in development of
their ideas for research and in presentation expectations.
Students learn a tremendous amount of science in the process,
and they get to meet judges who share their interests in science. Sixth grade students Owen Bond, left, and Carlos Lindo
are being interviewed in the Best-of-Show session by a group
of judges.
The students all did well! Congratulations!
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Academic Activities: Art Club and 6th Grade Students Experience Seville
Wednesday, April 7, 90 DGF Rota MHS students and 18 chaperones traveled to Seville. One chaperone commented, “That was one of the best field trips I have ever taken!” The tour group included
the 6th grade class and the members of the Art Club. Students were fascinated by the visit to Italica,
and found the Contemporary Art Museum mind-boggling! The group divided into two groups at the
Parque Santa Maria between the Archaeological and Decorative Museums. Art, History, and Language Arts lessons filled a packet that students used to guide their learning experience on this fun,
educational trip! Thank you chaperones Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Leonard, Mrs. Diaz, Mrs. Aderhold, Mrs.
Arroyo, Mrs. Cobello, Mrs. England, Mr. Vaswani, Mrs. Dignan, Mrs. Owins,
Mr.
and Mrs.OF
Scoppa,
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LABORATIVE LEARNThank you especially to Linda White for planning an enjoyable and educational
trip!
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Achievement:: Middle School 3rd Quarter
Awards Assembly
The Middle School 3rd Quarter Assembly was Monday
May 2nd at 2:00 in the gym.
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Achievement:: Middle School Honor Roll
Quarter Three Grade 6
A/B Honor Roll
A Honor Roll
Christian Arroyo
Jasmine Esquivel
Owen Bond
Gregory Desir
Keith Gentry
Jade Fisher
Kaitlyn Folkers
Marielle Lei Francisco
Julia Gromadzki
Carlos Lindo
Amelia Orgill
Kiyoshi Hall
Elek Harmon
Gonzalo Rojas
Marley Hasselbring
Madelyn Vaswani
Marcus Hill
Kyle Wilson
Nya John
Daniel Krum
Julianna Medero Nyman
Diego Melendez Soares
Henneh Morrissey
Daniel Racedo
Manuel Rodriguez Calderon
Jessica Scoppa
Gabriel Sprools
Chance Stelzig
GO ADMIRALS!
Nathan Turner
Katarina Villanueva
Congratulations to each of these students!
Jenna Zapf
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Achievement:: Middle School Honor Roll
Quarter Three Grade 7
A Honor Roll
A/B Honor Roll
Peyton Allen
Emma Babb
Aden Durkovich
Hunter Cornell
Gracie Guy
Erin Davis
Cameron Heisler
Ian Marque Francisco
Joshua Holmes
Zamir Ingram
Alania James
Kevin Inman
Allison Kiefer
Amari John
Gaberial Lopez
Jordan Kilday
Caleb Martin
Dennis Kukharev
Campbell Lamb
Breanna McKnight
Krescent Peters
Cameron Rivera
Arana Starks
Kaitlin Simon
Giovanny Villavicencio
Jonah Umayam
Joshua Wagner
Christopher Ware
Juliana Wiley
Congratulations to each of these students!
Olivia Woods
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Achievement:: Middle School Honor Roll
Quarter Three Grade 8
A/B Honor Roll
A Honor Roll
Zachary Aderhold
Luis Amador
Emma Bond
Danielle Baker
Nicole Coronado
Julian Barnes
Carmen Desir
Quentin Bellasse
Madelyn Gallo
Kara Blake
Armoni Blount
Lucille Ingram
Chase Bolton
Sarah Lopez
Gabriel Bowman
Tatiana Manning
Alexander Bozwell
Jordan Cookerly
Liam Stanton
Andrew Dannels
Secilya Williams
Ashley Folkers
Ethan Wilson
Wyatt Irby
Tyler Lacroix
Carson Lewis
Ryan Luna
Rady Martinez
Savannah Matteson
Alejandro Rojas
Danilo Tandingan
Kalindi Vaswani
Congratulations to each of these students!
Kena Wells
Madison Zapf
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Achievement:: High School Honor Roll
Quarter Three Grade 9
Principal’s Honor Roll
4.0 Honor Roll
Honors
3.0-3.49 Honor Roll
Natalia Barber
Jasmine Garrison
Takemi Kian
Izabella McCloskey
Roel Rosalez
Madelynn Scoppa
Christin Smith
Abigail Colbert
Samuel Gallardo
Madelynn Bright
Hunter Gunther
Gavin Vasquez
Victoria Dittlinger
Samantha Rogers
Angel Chavez-Saiz
Andrew Delgadillo
Yafred Fernandez-Rodriguez
Lena Nyilas
Natyeli Roman
Lorien Kendall DeMeritt
Chasity Galliher
Alea Lizardo
Giovanni Molina
Mila Vella
Graison Conn
Elizabeth Lamb
Tia Savarese
Molly Wilhoit
High Honors
3.5-3.99 Honor Roll
Lavonta' Chester
Bree Dignan
Carlos Mobley
Paula Torres
Alex Washa
Alejandro Diaz
Ethan McCraney
Roselyn Perches
Alberto Rodriguez Colon
Austin Curtice
Congratulations to each of these students!
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Achievement:: High School Honor Roll
Quarter Three Grade 10
Principal’s Honor Roll
with Distinction
Higher than 4.0
Sarah Mcgonagle
High Honors
3.5-3.99 Honor Roll
Zachary Heisler
Olsen Durkovich
Grant Gentry
Dawson Miller
Ian Delcastillo
Presley Peters
Carolina Cabassa-Guimaraes
Principal’s Honor Roll
4.0 Honor Roll
Julieta Brogan
Anthony Bulanadi
Gabriella Crist Vaquera
Honors
3.0-3.49 Honor Roll
Tania Graham
Carmen Tellez
Joseph Perches
Emily Coronado
Kendra Tandingan
Aliah Gipaya
Ashlyn Martin
Aiddyn Morrissey
Laniya Chester
Mikayla Eversole
Nathaniel Rosalez
Nadya Sterling
Paweena U-Pumpruek
Victoria Amador
D'Angelo Gallardo
Annabelle Hicks
Congratulations to each of these students!
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Achievement:: High School Honor Roll
Quarter Three Grade 11
Principal’s Honor Roll
with Distinction
Principal’s Honor Roll
4.0 Honor Roll
Higher than 4.0
Ryan Fry
Shakia Mobley
Carley Rodebush
Haley Yuska
Andrew Beyer-Lucena
Daniel Contreras
Lauren Nyilas
Jake Anderson
Madison Sutherlin
Julia Torres
High Honors
Honors
3.5-3.99 Honor Roll
3.0-3.49 Honor Roll
Andrew Bradshaw
Timothy Broderick
Nicolle Perez
Ophelia Vella
Gabriel Vasquez
Brennen Wells
Brigit Bigelow
Jack Gallardo
Ashley Miller
Andres Torres Lopez
Jashaun Garrison
Fred Cookerly
David Hughes
Nathan Roldan—Castillo
Congratulations to each of these students!
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Achievement:: High School Honor Roll
Quarter Three Grade 12
Principal’s Honor Roll
with Distinction
Higher than 4.0
Janae Curtice
Kiera Moore
Emily Quan
Robert Rivera
Lydia Antonio-Vila
Vivian Killian
Shana Edouard
High Honors
3.5-3.99 Honor Roll
Andrew Flemming
Lamontra Chester
Ayla Muller
Yohei Sparks
Isabel Innes
Principal’s Honor Roll
4.0 Honor Roll
Sierra Matteson
Talia Pekari
Brianna South
Honors
3.0-3.49 Honor Roll
Luis Fuertes
Taylor House
Raymond Rodriguez
Isabelle Ligon
Jose Luna
Aimee Cora
Makayla Boyce
Shaina Templin
Kyle Broderick
Christopher Jordan
Michael Washa
Congratulations to each of these students!
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Achievement: National Junior Honor Society
Sixteen outstanding students in grades 6
6--9 were selected to join the
DGF Rota MHS Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society
(NJHS). The induction ceremony took place Tuesday, April 26th, in
the MPB. President Natalia Barber presided over the ceremony and
Mrs. Josephine Andrews was the guest speaker. DGF faculty members Darin Robinson and Kathleen Tierney are the sponsors of the
Rota Chapter of NJHS, an honor society based upon Scholarship,
Leadership, Character, Citizenship and Service.
1.
2.
Photos. 1. Inductee Ryan Luna being tapped by NJROTC Cadet Hand. 2. NJHS officers
are from left Historian Bree Dignan, Vice
Vice--President Anna Antonio
Antonio--Vila, President Natalia Barber, Secretary Tia Savarese, and Treasurer Elizabeth Lamb. 3. Tia Savarese
lights the candle for "Character". The blue and white pillar candles represent not only the
colors of NJHS, but also the pillars of the society. 4. At a small reception in the MPB
following the ceremony, Mrs. Chris Kaldahl and Mrs. Walter Wilhoit served five cakes
each representing one of the pillars of the NJHS. White roses, the flowers of the Society,
decorated the MPB. 5. The inductees recited the NJHS pledge. Front row from left Cameron Heisler, Peyton Allen, Madelyn Vaswani, Amelia Orgill, and Owen Bond. Second
row from left Madelyn Gallo, Emma Bond, Vida White and Jordan Kilday. Third row
from left Liam Stanton, Savannah Matteson, Ryan Luna, and Clare Hannon. Back row
from left Alex Washa, Carlos Mobley and Ethan Wilson.
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5.
4.
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Teacher Appreciation Day: Friday, May 6th
Breakfast at DGF
The teachers enjoyed the lovely breakfast prepared for them the
morning of Friday May 6th by the principal's family. Mr. Vaswani
poured juices and served breakfast burritos accompanied by fresh
fruit.
Thank you so much Mr. Vaswani and family!
Mexican Lunch for the Teachers
The teachers enjoyed the lovely Mexican lunch provided by the parents!
SAC president Emilia Torres organized a lunch and again Mrs. Bill Brogan decorated the library for the 2nd year honoring the DGF Rota MHS
teachers. The teachers feasted on tacos, dip, chips, rice, and beans.
Thank you, Parents!
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Fine Arts: Vivian Killian Art Exhibition by Linda White
An art exhibition showcasing the work of Senior Vivian Killian commenced at the El Puerto restaurant El Arriate in April.
The show was a culmination of works produced for the AP
Studio Art Drawing portfolio. Vivian's works in tempera investigate corvids, ravens and crows, and their relationship
with the world. Her pieces delve into common fears and desires shared by the human race; things humans think about,
whereas animals do not. Exploring symbolism and associations with the black birds , the works are thought provoking
and entertaining. Said Ms. Kilian, "Crows are known to be
extremely smart creatures and as a result are commonly
viewed as symbols for wisdom. These black birds are also
looked down upon for their association with death." The art
pieces progressed from portraits of objects to a portrayal of
ideas surrounding wisdom and death, alluding to nature's
true character. Opening night was well attended by friends,
colleagues, and mentors who viewed the works with admiration. After graduating this spring from DGF Rota Middle High
School, Vivian plans to attend Portland State University in
Portland, Oregon to study technology, arts, and culture.
Bathroom Selfie, tempera,
Vivian Killian
Metamorphosis, tempera, Vivian Killian
Viewing the show at El Arriate
Photos by Linda White
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Fine Arts: Malaga Trip by Linda White
In April, 18 high school students hopped on a bus with
Spanish teacher Maribel Bastidas and Art teacher Linda
White to explore the historic city of Malaga on the Costa
del Sol. Said Katelyn Rogers, “Honestly, an amazing experience. I’m really glad I was able to go.” After situating in
the bunk/hostel accommodations, the first stop was a visit
to the Casa Natal, the birthplace of Spanish artist, Pablo
Picasso. Some of Picasso’s drawings brought up a conversation about Franco’s dictatorship and the bombing of
Guernica during the Spanish Civil War preluding WWII.
The afternoon was spent at the Museo de Vidrio y Cristal
(Glass and Crystal Museum) where students made
their own art pieces with liquid dyes or candle holders. The evening’s surprise was a teambuilding mental exercise: breaking out of a locked room at The X
Door within 60 minutes. The experience was so rewarding, student groups returned to apply their creative, thinking caps and pattern recognition skills a
second time. Communication and working together
were key components to successfully breaking codes,
riddles, and enigmas. “It was an exhilarating experience filled with adventure, culture and meeting new
friends,” said Senior Shana Edouard. The next morning began with a leisurely walk through the Roman
Forum, a hike up the fortress Alcazaba, and a stroll
through street art to the Contemporary Museo. Said Vivian Killian, Senior, “I loved visiting the contemporary museum...because I left feeling refreshed and inspired.”
Street Art and Contemporary Museum
Parque Amazonia
Street Art walk
Horseshoe gates at the Alcazaba
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Fine Arts: Malaga Trip cont.
Evenings were spent on the red carpet, as the plazas and
calles were paved with red carpets for the Malaga Film
Festival. “I enjoyed talking to the Spaniards and seeing
Malaga come alive at night,” said Caleb Tuson. An afternoon visit to the Museum Pompidou exposed students to
the confusing realm of contemporary art, and interactive
exhibits about Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, kept students
engaged and entertained. At the museum, the students
themselves were part of the art exhibit
exhibit---as
--as they entered,
real
real--time recordings projected art viewers in the museum. This raised questions of how we view art, what
makes something art, and how art is valued. “The exhibitions in the contemporary museum and the Pompidou
left me a changed person,” reported Shaina Templin,
Senior. The last day included a trip to Nerja, where a
guided tour took the group back in time millions of years
at the Nerja Caves. Balance, skill, and strength were tested at the final destination Parque Amazonia in Marbella.
After climbing and flying on zip lines, the group returned with memories and real
real--time learning forged
through the great events and experiences.
Making art at the Glass and
Crystal Museum
Photos by Linda White
On the red carpet for the Malaga Film Festival
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Fine Arts : Aladdin Jr. Lights Up the MPB Stage!
Aladdin came to the DGF stage in
the MPB May 4th. The first performance was before a packed house
as the middle and high school thespians entertained us during the
advisory/seminar period! Superintendent Mr. Kent Worford attended the play. Friends and families
then were entertained by the musical at 6:30pm that same night.
Then, Friday May 6th, the elementary students loved the beautiful
Princess Jasmine (Vida White), cheered for Aladdin (Ethan
McCraney), were entertained by the Genie (Presley Peters), and
despised the sinister Jafar (Byron Rios) who with his parrot Iago
(Kayla Dietrick) almost stole the show! This was the first musical
ever performed at DGF and was superbly coordinated by Jerri
Mitchell, the show’s director.
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Host Nation
by Maribel Bastidas
DGF Rota M/HS celebrated Feria Day in conjunction with the DGF Rota ES April 28th,
2016. Students were encouraged to dress up
in their feria dresses. After learning the
steps for two months, a group of International Club members danced Sevillanas at
lunch time. On that same day, young ambassadors from DGF's International Club
gave a presentation to a group of Sophomores from a high school in Sevilla comparing the Spanish and American school systems. After a session of questions and answers, students led the group around campus. In one of the
stops of the tour, the cafeteria, the Spanish visitors danced Sevillanas
with DGF students that were celebrating Feria Day the same day.
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PTSO: The Parent Teacher Student Organization
is officially here!
As this amazing school year is coming to a close, another amazing thing has happened - we have a PTSO! The goal
of the PTSO is to support non
non--athletic activities at DGF such as Band, Science Symposium, Musicals, Honor Societies, Arts, and many more wonderful programs that are important to education! Please, become a member! The
first official meeting is Tuesday, May 17th at 3:30 in the DGF MHS Library.
Please, contact dgfmhsptso@gmail.com
for more information.
Thank you to the members of SAC and president Emilia Torres for making PTSO an agenda item this year until the
organization was officially formed. A special thank you to Amber Richardson, our School Liaison Officer, who led
the committee to carefully research and write the PTSO by
by--laws. Thank you to Principal Mr. Mohan Vaswani for
your commitment to the formation of the PTSO. Thank you to Mrs. Cabassa for first bringing the idea of PTSO to
the SAC three years ago! The PTSO will help us do all we want to do for all of our students. Thank you for your support!
Upcoming
May 17th
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May 30
Memorial Day No School
June 16
Middle School Semester 2
Awards Assembly &
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
0900 MPB