Ocean View Newsletter - Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard

After School Program
Fall 2012
Volume 3, Issue 1
Ocean View
Newsletter
Mar Vista’s stories and events
The after school program at Mar Vista started the 2012- 2013 academic year
with such energy and enthusiasms to serve our students and create a fantastic
year for them. Our students have been very dedicated on taking the lead to
create a peaceful community in the after school program.
The fifth grade class voted for their class student’s council. The council is driven
to help their class to have a positive and successful academic. Their president
Ashley Garcia said, “I am a perfect example for the class because I like to help
people. Also, I always do my work on time and finish my homework early, so I
would always have time to help out my classmates. Lastly, I am also reliable
and loyal.”
This fall students also worked on Youth for Unity and among themselves. They
made friendship bracelets which symbolized overcoming gender barriers among
them. They work hard and were very happy to see good outcomes.
In recent weeks, students also had the opportunity to share about the things
they are most grateful for and also put together a few presentations in teams.
Student Council at Mar Vista’s After School
Program
Left to right: Ashley G. (President), Angel G. (Vice
President), Evelyn B. (Treasurer), Andrew E.
(Sargent of arms), and Ashley M. (Secretary).
Presentation on being grateful
Inside this issue
Mar Vista ................................. 2
Ocean View Jr. High ................. 2-3
Tierra Vista .............................. 5
Laguna Vista ............................ 5-6
Special points of interest
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Best customs!
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The gardens of the word
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New student presidents
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Sasaki Kenpo and advice
Friendship Bracelets at Mar Vista
Mar Vista’s After School Program
Picture 1 starting from the top: Mar Vista’s Dancing Crew from 5th grade. Picture 2-3: Students making cookie monsters and little draculas for
Halloween. Picture 4: Spider making by Luis M. Picture 5: napkin holders made by student during Thanksgiving.
What is your best friendship quote?
Ocean View Junior High
If you would like to share
please give your Coordinator
the best friendship quotes you
have ever heard so we can
post it on the next newsletter.
Our BIG event this month at Ocean View Junior High was the Harvest Fest. The staff
put together classic Halloween games such as the “donut string game” and “sticking
your hand in brains and eye balls” (cooked spaghetti and rubber balls). Students and
staff had a great time and laughed very hard! Also, students were able to wear customs and have a very festive time.
“Fear makes strangers of people who would be friends.”
—Shirley MacLaine
“The most memorable people
in life will be the friends who
loved you when you weren’t
lovable.” —Anonymous
The language of friendship is
not words but meanings.
—Henry David Thoreau
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The Best Costumes!
THE GARDENS OF THE
WORLD
The Gardens of the World
were founded by Ed and
Lynn Hogan as a monument
to commemorate cultures!
The Hogan’s family aimed
that the Gardens of the
World would serve as a
bridging tool to encourage
collaboration among educational, civic-minded and
humanitarian programs.
Therefore enriching our
society.
Ocean View Jr. High students showing off their customs!
The gardens of the world!
Students playing with the giant chess board at the Gardens of the World
in Thousands Oaks. They also had the opportunity to learn about the
American garden design, English gardens, and Japanese gardens.
We encourage you to visit,
the Gardens of the World
are located on Thousand
Oaks Boulevard across from
the Civic Arts Plaza. You will
have a great experience like
our students from the After
School Program at Ocean
View Junior High.
Learning about algae and it's importance to aquatic life.
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Making Music at Tierra
Vista
Creativity is another great talent our students are showing,
students are enjoying making
their own instruments with
recyclable materials. Here we
have Rafael and Manuel Marin
posing for our BGC CameraPhotos taken by Reporter Marie Serrano
Alejandra and Rafael from fifth
were actively engaged in making musical instrument from
recyclable materials!
Presidential Elections at Tierra Vista
As our new 2012-2013 school year began, students started their year by selecting their 5th grade Boys and Girls class President, vice-President and Reporter. Their excitement showed by them preparing their speeches and running their
campaigns. They got the opportunity to do poster boards and gain votes. The
5th grade class from Miss Susan had the learning experience to explore what
needs to be prepared for a campaign, and to be able to practice their speech
skills. The third, fourth and fifth graders voted for their favorite candidate and
the winners were; President Rafael Jr. Ruiz, Vice President Ivania Marin and Reporter Marie Serrano. They are very excited in giving their best ideas to make
this school year a very successful year!
Artistic Talent and Science
The fourth grade class welcomed the fall season by using nature as part of their
art and science projects! Learning what nature can offer was fun during our fall
week!
“Creativity is contagious, pass it
on.” —Albert Einstein
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Those who make it happen!
With juvenile diabetes on the rise and childhood obesity at an all time high it seemed like the best time for the kids at
the Laguna Vista after school programs to learn about ways to stay healthy and active. Our students got the chance to
listen to founder of Sasaki Kenpo Karate Studios and Physical Trainer, Jody Sasaki. He discussed things they can do to
live healthy and active lifestyles while having fun at the same time.
Jody introduced them to the ABC’s of staying healthy which are:
A) Active: You should try and stay active by participating in many different sports exercising and spending more time
outdoors instead of playing on computer/video games or watching television.
B) Best/Better: When trying your best at things you are not good at, it will make you better in the long run.
C) Courage/Confidence: When you choose to have the courage to try new things that you normally wouldn’t do or
things that may have been a challenge for you before, you eventually become successful and it will build confidence in
yourself.
Jody also reminded us that when we are active we always have to remember to stay Hydrated, and we do that by
drinking plenty of water.
Before he left Jody gave the kids one last piece of advice, which was given to him by a teacher of his when he was
younger, “There are three types of people in this world. Those who ask, what happened?, those who watch it happen and those who make it happen. Which one are you?”
We at the Laguna Vista Boys and Girls Club afterschool program would like to thank Jody for his time, and for teaching
us all to live a healthier more active lifestyles.
— Terrell Penny, After School Site Coordinator
ABOUT SASAKI’S KENPO!
Sasaki's Kenpo Karate was founded in 1992 and is located in beautiful Oxnard, Ca. Offering classes for all ages and specialize in tailoring the Martial Arts experience to fit the needs of the individual. Martial Arts training builds physical
strength and strength of character. Martial Arts is for everyone, regardless of age or body type. And since it encourages a
lifestyle of total well-being, Martial Arts training is a lifelong journey rather than a destination.
For more information please visit: http://sasakikenpo.com
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Lights on After School!
After School Program
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater
Oxnard and Port Hueneme School
After School Program at Ocean View
School District help youth reach their
Laguna Vista’s After School Program invited a few firefighters to come and
talk to the students and the staff about being ready for emergencies situations at home like a fire or earthquake. It was a great reminder for everyone!
fullest potential through a positive
environment, lifelong learning, and
quality programs dedicated to the
arts, education, character and leadership development, health and recreation.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTORY
The Boys & Girls Clubs of
Greater Oxnard and Port
Hueneme
Corporate Office
1900 West Fifth Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Telephone: 805-815-4959
Fax: 805-815-4709
E-mail: PositivePlace@bgcop.org
Omar Zapata
Director of After School Programs
(805) 815-4959 x206
ozapata@bgcop.org
Terrell Penny
Laguna Vista Elementary
After School Program Coordinator
tpenny@bgcop.org
Luz Martinez
School Based Program Specialist
lmartinez@bgcop.org
Laura Flores
Mar Vista Elementary
After School Program Coordinator
lflores@bgcop.org
Anya Tobin
Ocean View Jr. High
After School Program Coordinator
atobin@bgcop.org
Gaby Flores
Tierra Vista Elementary
After School Program Coordinator
gflores@bgcop.org