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Board Highlights

December 16, 2016

*Student Break - December 22, 2016 – January 6, 2017*

Table of Contents Check it out! ...............................................................................................................................................................2

Features ......................................................................................................................................................................3

Community Outreach Stories .....................................................................................................................................9

In Other News .......................................................................................................................................................... 17

Presidential Proclamation -- Death of John Glenn .................................................................................................. 17

Hour of Code ........................................................................................................................................................... 18

Three MUSD Schools named America’s Healthiest Schools .................................................................................... 19

State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson, State Board of Education President Michael Kirst Respond to Federal Denial

of California’s Science Testing Waiver Request ...................................................................................................... 20

Thriving Schools Honor Roll (Kaiser Permanente) ................................................................................................... 21

From Teaching Teens CPR to Battling a Blazing Car (The Record) .......................................................................... 23

HE’S A FIGHTER (Manteca Bulletin) ......................................................................................................................... 25

Manteca Unified Rates ‘B or better’ From Early Results of District Survey (Manteca Bulletin) ............................. 27

Chemical Spill Closes Schools (Manteca Bulletin) ................................................................................................... 29

How City Trucks in Manteca, California Could Run On Food Waste (Treatment Plant Operator) .......................... 31

Panther Pride Recipients (Manteca Bulletin) .......................................................................................................... 32


Check it out!

East Union FFA selling Stockton Heat hockey tickets

Date of game: January 21st

Cost: $10.00

Ticket are lower rows: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

To purchase tickets please contact:

Kristen Buck [email protected] by January 13, 2017

Click here for flyer

Lathrop High –Athletic Boosters Tri-Tip Dinner – 21+ ONLY

Saturday, February 11 2017

Pre Sale-No tickets will be sold at the door

$55 Per Person Before 1/31/17

$60 Per Person After 1/31/17

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Manteca Wins Best Picture Category for California Thursday’s Salsa Challenge

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Joshua Cowell 4th grade students are reading about genetically

modified superfoods in language arts class. After much

research, these 4th graders created superfood advertisements.

Ms. Kellie Fullmer's class did a Breakout-Edu activity for students to

interact and collaborate with one another over subjects such as:

math, spelling, reading, and critical thinking. It's another way for

them to experience that learning is F-U-N!!


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Stella Brockman Jr. High STEM

students do Hour of Code activities

with their 2nd grade Tech Buddies!

Mrs. Raya’s 6th grade students made the Dr. Seuss Concoction

Oobleck.

As science can be unpredictable, so was this experiment. Students

discovered that the Oobleck went from a solid, to a liquid, back to

a solid. Aside from the mess, students had loads of fun.

An evening full of incredibly

talented students, Joshua

Cowell choir performed a

winter concert alongside their

friends at Golden West.

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Mrs. Ruger especially enjoyed fishing

with Disney’s Moana.

Teachers of Brock Elliott

spent an afternoon

exploring the various

activities from Hal’s Tool

Kit.

Teachers ran 4 stations

visited by their fellow

teachers for a 20-minute

presentation on a variety of

activities that can be

implemented with their

students.

Mrs. Copp, Ms. Quaresma, Mr. Haxton and

Mrs. Goulart learning to code using Ozobots.

Challenge Accepted!

Brock Elliott had 100% participation from students and

teachers in the District Hour of Code.

Classes of all grades coded together as a ‘buddy class’,

where students of all ages assisted one another.

Many teachers are implementing coding activities in

their daily lessons, and students are beginning to code

independently.


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Neil Hafley Elementary has scheduled a variety of Parent

Workshops for their English Learner Advisory Committee.

On Dec. 8th, the workshop topic was “Healthy Nutrition for

the Family”, and Jennifer Lew-Vang, District Dietician,

presented with teacher/translator, Lara Wong.

Nutrition Education’s Chef Bryan demonstrated how to

create a delicious and nutritious recipe their students will

love!

East Union FFA chapter participated in the Manteca Holiday

Parade on Dec. 3rd. Students from Agriculture leadership, as

well as other members of the Agriculture Dept. worked

together to design this year’s float.

Taking a spin on the “rock” theme , the team designed the

EU FFA Barn of Rock and Roll where various livestock animals

were constructed out of wood to depict a rock band.

40 members rode on the float on Saturday taking second

place in the parade, thanks to all the hard work and dedication

put in by students of the East Union Agriculture Dept.


Career Day at Manteca Day

Manteca Community Day School is not your typical school campus. It is a behavior first school that provides a culture of accountability and problem solving skills for students in a temporary alternative placement for behavior, or attendance problems that impede student learning. Students are provided with an opportunity to develop acceptable levels of behaviors and the necessary skills in order to return to a comprehensive school site. For many students it is not exactly where they wanted to end up seeking their education.

Many Manteca Community Day School students come from households where they are faced with many hardships due to situational poverty, generational poverty, absolute poverty, relative poverty, urban poverty, or rural poverty where the

primary focus is on their immediate day-to-day survival and not future endeavors in education or employment.

On Friday December 9, 2016, students at Manteca Community Day School participated in a Career Day

organized by administration and staff. It was an opportunity to expose our students to possible employment

endeavors and the importance of a formal education. Students registered for several different presentations by

guest speakers in the areas of nursing, law, law enforcement, probation, military, and cosmetology. They were

also provided an opportunity to participate in a “mock interview” with a manager from a local Starbucks where

they learned interview strategies on proper attire, how to answer interview questions correctly, and how to

write and build a resume.

This was not an event that students at Manteca Community Day School were accustomed to participating in,

and for some of the students who face consistent adversities; a mentality of distrust and learned hopelessness

drives a disparaging hope about their futures. Staff and administration are very excited about the positive

students' responses to their First Career Day at Manteca Community Day School. Students were gleaming with

curiosity and asked interesting and pertinent questions of the presenters.

"It was fun and I learned a lot of very useful information" said one senior female student. Another senior male student was heard telling his friends out in the hallway...."It was so cool. I enjoyed listening to Sargent Kennedy talk about being in the United States Army. I never expected something this cool at Manteca Day School."

Students visited different classrooms showing various career

options, including Nursing, Probation, Cosmetology, Military,

Police Department and a Legal Attorney. Manteca

Community Day School staff were pleased with the kindness

of the local visiting presenters who shared their time and

expertise with the

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students. Mr. Gerald Braxton, the principal said the students

listened attentively and asked honest questions geared

towards their personal educational interest and future

employment opportunities.

Manteca Community Day School’s Mantra is, “Every Student,

Every Need, Every Day.” The staff worked hard to bring the

Career Day Presentation to fruition and plan to make it an

annual event. Manteca Community Day School

administration and staff believe that such opportunities and

presentation will afford the students with a much needed

exposure to employment opportunities and a realistic look

into their future.

Refreshments were served and the day was a huge success for all involved. Principal Braxton said that the community and staff did an outstanding job and he looks forward to an even broader employment-related field next year.

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Close Up Foundation Award Submitted by: Jessica Pablo Community Outreach Intern

Community Outreach Stories Last Thursday, December 8th, two seniors from East Union High School were awarded with Close Up Foundation Full Tuition Award, also referred to as the Washington D.C. Scholarship. The Close Up Foundation is a non-profit, nonpartisan educational organization here in the United States that was founded in 1971. This program offers high school students an in-depth view of the democratic process by interactive participation.

This year, AVID instructors, Sandy Riggins, -- Godfrey, Julieta Salcedo, and Deborah Krug planned a trip to Washington D.C. for their AVID students. They encouraged not only their AVID kids, but all students on campus to apply for this amazing opportunity. "I applied for the D.C. Scholarship because I felt like this trip will inspire my career choice and

it will open opportunities, such as an internship in D.C." said scholarship recipient Angelica Ortiz. The Close Up Foundation Full Tuition Award is worth nearly $3000! Both students awarded with this incredible trip have their flight, hotel, and all meals paid for. "The moment they said my name it felt as if my heart fell, I turned super red. I couldn't believe it, I just won an amazing opportunity! My first thought was should I cry, jump, or something. I couldn’t stop smiling the rest of

the day," explained Ortiz. Other recipient, Patrick Shouland, wasn't too sure about attending the trip until his family finally convinced him. "I haven't been to D.C., but I have always wanted to tour and experience it," explained Patrick Shouland. "I'm mostly excited about the war memorials, especially the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial because it was always my grandpa's dream to visit that wall since he served, so I get to live that for him. It should be great!"

Community Outreach Stories

AVID Instructors, Sandy Riggins, Tarsha Godfrey, Julieta Salcedo,

and Deborah Krug with recipient Angelica Ortiz.

Recipient, Patrick Shouland, is all smiles as after being awarded with his certificate for the scholarship.


East Union’s Point Break Leads to Super Celebration Submitted by: Jessica Pablo Community Outreach Intern

The purpose of Point Break is to better the behaviors,

values and attitudes of students on campus and in their

communities. To help celebrate and uplift students, the

East Union cafeteria helped them feel like heroes.

Students learn that by intervening before the acts of

bullying, hatred or violence take place, improved learning

conditions are established, relationships are formed, and

reconciliation commences.

Former bullies often feel a sense of guilt and empathy towards their peers and the desire to stop their bad

behaviors after participating in this workshop.

Participants engage with other students in ice-

breaker games, small group discussions,

encouraging teaching segments and touching

moments of personal reflection—all of which call

for honesty. Students who are normally more

reserved feel more comfortable trusting their

peers.

"People don't come out with their feelings and

aren't open. They hold it inside until they burst.

They hit their 'point break'. This is about getting

your feelings out there and reassuring students

that they're not alone," explained Zachary Duran, a point break group leader.

One very emotional workshop activity is called Cross the Line. Point Break hosts ask very personal questions and

participants, who identify with the feeling or behavior, walk across a line.

"The Cross the Line was hard in some aspects because at first you don’t want to feel embarrassed but then you

realize that everyone's with you," said Britney Moneyhun.

On Tuesday, December 6th, East Union's cafeteria staff held Superhero Day. This day was inspired by Point Break, and all students were encouraged to wear their favorite superhero attire to promote their super character and positive attitudes! "This was an awesome day that brought the whole school campus together to wear their own superhero gear and have a positive day. It, increased the students and staff togetherness," explained Josie Contreras, East Union's kitchen manager.



Delta College Invites Lathrop Choir to Perform at Winter Concert Submitted by: Tripti Singh Community Outreach Intern Every year, San Joaquin Delta

College holds an annual Winter

Concert, but this year Delta

College invited Lathrop High

School’s choirs to be the

featured musical guests at their

annual Winter Concert—

making the event even more

spectacular.

There were three groups from Lathrop High: LAMP Choir (7th and 8th graders), LHS Advanced Choir, and LHS

Concert Choir. In total, more than 100 MUSD students participated. Delta Concert Choir and

Delta Singers performed at the concert alongside them.

Each choir group sang a variety of holiday songs, like Christmas carols and other festive winter

songs. The evening ended with a grand finale, The Sleigh, conducted by Dr. Bruce Southard,

and accompanied by Matthew Baer with the piano, both of Delta College.

The event was held in Atherton Auditorium and the large audience consisted of people from the surrounding

communities. Many of the audience members came from LHS. Among these were parents, counselors,

administrators, and teachers who generously chaperoned the evening.

The LAMP and LHS Choirs were

practicing for this special concert

for many months, so they were

happy to be there and ready to

give the audience their best

performance.

LHS Choral Director Elizabeth

VanEerde expressed her delight,

“performing with the Delta College

Choirs was a significant highlight

for our Choir program!”


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Feminine Products Drive for Homeless Women

Submitted by: Shamyel Rezaye Community Outreach Intern When homeless, there are many things that women need that

others may take for granted. From November 28th through

December 14th, Manteca high school’s Feminist Club hosted a

feminine hygiene products drive to help homeless women in

need.

“Feminist club is a place for interested

individuals to fight for gender equality and

bring a voice to the movement. Feminism

is often misunderstood in our society,” said

Sarah Haskett, Feminist club advisor. “So,

the club allows students to learn what

Feminism really is, as well as fight for

gender equality on our campus and community.”

The feminist club decided to do a feminine products drive to help

homeless women in need.

“We did a tampon drive—which might sound weird, but it was to

draw attention to the fact that women experiencing

homelessness often have an incredibly difficult time locating

feminine hygiene products,” said Daisy Talavera. “Many people donate to shelters, but often forget that

homeless women still have a menstrual cycle.”

The feminine products drive included all donations of tampons, pads, and liners that were donated to a local

homeless shelter.

“We also wanted to address the issue that the female body and period are ‘taboo’ topics. We want to normalize

the topic, because half the population has the deal with it,” said Talavera. “Why is it weird? It shouldn’t be.”

Some classrooms had boxes available for all of the donations. Haskett further explained, “To us, the club

represents a place to question traditionally-accepted truths, such as gender norms and gender stereotypes; it’s

also a place for us to celebrate human beings as they truly are, defying the boxes society tries to force us into.”

Haskett, Talavera, and other club members were grateful for supportive staff and students who donated.



College Prep Club Crafts Christmas

Submitted by: Shamyel Rezaye Community Outreach Intern Receiving a Christmas card is fun, especially when this Christmas card

sparkles and gleams! Manteca High School College Prep Club hosted

their first maker space activity on December 13th.

Students created their own LED light up cards

from 2:45pm-3:45pm in the MHS library. The free

event gave students an opportunity to craft 2-3

cards to take home—perfect for giving away as a

holiday gift.

During the first few minutes some basic instructions were given.

The rest of the time students created their own cards from the

LEDs, batteries, and artistic supplies provided for them.

College prep club members were on hand to help. “I enjoyed

doing this and I was very into it,” said Brianna Rodriguez. “I got

my Christmas craftiness on.”

By connecting a battery to an LED light and using copper tape

for connections, today’s participants made their cards light up.

The nature of the card-making is slightly complex and can

impose certain artistic challenges.

“We were glad to get our students to try something they’ve

never tried, work through those challenges, and still come away

having fun,” said club advisor Nina Norton.

To add to the fun, homemade cookies were served.

“This was lots of fun and who doesn’t want a light-up card for

Christmas or any other winter holiday?” said Natalie Zamora.



12 Days of RAKs-mas Submitted by: Carly Cunial Community Outreach Intern

It’s that time of year again, people are getting ready to go on break and

enjoy the holidays. To help students feel more holiday spirit, Sierra High

School’s Random Acts of Kindness Committee put on The 12 Days of RAKs-

mas.

The RAKs committee hung posters that had positive

messages written on them that students could tear

off and keep to brighten their day.

“I love my job as RAKs commissioner because it gives

me the chance to recognize the students who may

feel invisible or not valued,” said Cyrus Hunter, the

head of the RAKs committee. “Seeing the smiles on people’s faces who

truly appreciate what we are doing for the students is my favorite part of

my job.”

Over the past twelve days, the RAKs committee made compliment clothes pins and secretly pinned them on

students walking by them. This helped pass on the positive message. They have also given out “Love Sierra”

bracelets and candy with compliments written on them to random students, and little stockings to some of the

faculty.

RAKs Commissioners decorated large boxes and trash cans with a holiday theme to put in the office and their

classroom to collect toys and jackets for “Stuff the Bus.” The SHS cheer team went down to Walmart on

Saturday morning to donate the items the school collected.

On the last day, the RAKs committee gave a ticket to

random students during the day who would then come

during lunch to enjoy a hot chocolate.

“It was pretty cold today,” said SHS senior Alison Bitle. “So,

it was a nice surprise when I got a ticket to get a hot

chocolate during lunch. It was definably a nice touch to end

my day.”


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In the Battle of I-5 Boys Soccer, WRHS Ends in Draw

with LHS

Submitted by: Joe Contreras Community Outreach Intern

One second. That is how

long it takes to go from a

lead to a draw. Just one

second.

The Weston Ranch Cougars

went into Wednesday

night’s match up against

the Lathrop Spartans

seeking their first league

win. On Tuesday, their

game against Kimball High

School also ended in a

draw.

Weston Ranch Head Coach Francisco Cisneros explained pre-game, “lately we start off too slow.”

That wasn’t the issue Wednesday night. It took the Cougars only 9 minutes into the game to get on the board

and take a 1-0 lead. Unfortunately, it was the Cougar’s only goal tonight.

A high school soccer game is made up of 80 minutes, not including stoppage of play due to injuries, but it only

takes a second to score a goal.

Each team scored. To answer WRHS’s goal at the 9-minute mark, LHS managed to score in the last two minutes

of the game.

Due to the strong WRHS defenders, it took the Spartan offense 34 minutes into the second half to get a shot on

goal.

The goal came from a corner kick set up by Sophomore Robert Gonzalez. It was

deflected by Freshman Jesus Vega, but then LHS Sophomore Ariel Silva found a

way to put it through the net.

Weston Ranch had 9 shots on goal compared to Lathrop’s 7. The Cougars’ goalie

Francisco Vega had 6 saves in the game.


Varsity Head Coach Francisco Cisneros talks to his team

during halftime.


WRHS Dynamix Brings Tidings of Joy

Submitted by: Joe Contreras Community Outreach Intern When you think of Christmas caroling, you think of the typical door to door singing, but not at Weston Ranch

High School.

The Weston Ranch High School Show Choir “Dynamix” brings tidings of Joy in a very

special way. The choir uses sing-a-grams to fundraise for their upcoming trip to

Disney World. There, they will participate in workshops to improve and showcase

their singing abilities.

They sell these sing-a-grams for $3, which includes a Christmas

themed lollipop, a hand crafted card, and a Christmas song that

was performed during class.

There was a variety of songs patrons were able to choose from,

including: Feliz Navidad, Carol of the Bells, and Do You Want to

Build a Snowman—complete with the characters from Frozen

including Olaf, Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff.

Jessica Claud, WRHS Choir Director, explained that her favorite

part of the sing-a-grams is putting a smile on the face of the

recipient and hoping that it makes their day a little brighter.

Like most successful fundraisers there are difficulties, Claud

explained that the hardest part is, “Organizing who and where

we are delivering to and having the time to deliver them all in

one day.”

Club President Christian Valenzuela said, “It is important

because you could spread holiday joy and get students hyped

for Christmas.”

This was also a great opportunity for students to embarrass a

friend by purchasing one, because the sing-a-gram is delivered in

front of the whole class.


Arnold Juarez plays Feliz Navidad using the

Guitar to sing toWRHS Math Teacher Rick Salas.


In Other News

Presidential Proclamation -- Death of John Glenn

DEATH OF JOHN GLENN

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION As a mark of respect for the memory of John Glenn, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by

the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall

be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts

and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and

throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, on the day of interment. I

also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same period at all United States embassies,

legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels

and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of December, in the year of our

Lord two thousand sixteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred

and forty-first.

BARACK OBAMA

In Other News…


Hour of Code

District Office

Secondary Education

12/5/16 12/9/16

Hour of Code was held nationwide during the week of December 5-9, 2016. MUSD had 69 classrooms,

14 sites, 4 district office departments and Tech Champs participate in activities throughout the week.

In total 2,386 students and staff participated.


NEWS RELEASE Contact info: December 16, 2016 Lindsay Stayner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Community Outreach Dept. 209.858.0764 [email protected]

Three MUSD Schools named America’s Healthiest Schools Manteca Unified School District’s very own Brock Elliott Elementary, Joseph Widmer Elementary, and Lathrop

Elementary have been honored on the Nation’s 2016 list of America’s Healthiest Schools published by the Alliance for

a Heathier Generation.

The 2016 list of America’s Healthiest Schools identifies 328 of the nation’s healthiest schools based on a rigorous set

of criteria such as availability of nutritious foods and access to quality physical education opportunities. A total of 37

award-winning schools were recognized from the western region made up of California, Oregon, Washington and

District of Columbia, and Manteca Unified holds three spots on that list.

Lew Vang, MUSD District Dietician, Doug Goff, Joseph Widmer Teacher, David Silveira, Lathrop Elementary Principal, and Anita Ruiz with Alliance for a Heathier Generation photographed at the Healthiest Schools Award Summit in San Diego on December 11th -12th. Congratulations Lathrop Elementary, Joseph Widmer Elementary, and Brock Elliott Elementary for earning the bronze award.

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The Manteca Unified School District (MUSD) serves more than 23,500 students. MUSD School Board will ensure every school

day is relevant, rigorous, and leads students to become productive and engaged members of a global society while residing in the central valley.

MUSD is committed to providing a safe environment where all students will thrive with the tools, resources and support needed to achieve

their academic and personal potentials.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHONE: 916-319-0818 December 13, 2016 E-MAIL: [email protected]

State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson, State Board of Education President Michael Kirst

Respond to Federal Denial of California’s Science Testing Waiver Request

SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson and State Board of Education

President Michael Kirst today released a joint statement in response to the U.S. Department of Education’s

denial of a waiver allowing California to suspend an outdated science assessment and instead give a modernized

science test:

“We are deeply disappointed by the U.S. Department of Education’s denial of our waiver request. We

reject their insistence that we double-test. We believe the denial of this request harms our students, who will be

forced to study science based on state standards adopted in 1998 that are outmoded and not designed for the

21st century.

“California plans to move full-speed ahead implementing our new, computer-adaptive science

assessment pilot in 2017 based on our new Next Generation Science Standards.

“The standards, our new online test, and our new science curriculum framework, which guides teachers,

are all part of an exciting renaissance in science education in California designed to equip our students with the

skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the 21st century economy and college.

“Upgrading our science education is especially important in a state that is a global leader in high

technology, with companies eager to hire educated and qualified workers.

“Virtually all the major education groups in California, including the California Science Teachers

Association and the PTA, support our waiver request.

“California educators know better than people in Washington, D.C., how best to serve our students. We

have no time to waste when it comes to improving science education. California moves forward, not backward.”

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The State Board of Education is the governing and policy-making body for public K-12 education in California. The

President of the Board is Michael W. Kirst and the Executive Director is Karen Stapf Walters. Board members are appointed

for four-year terms by the Governor of California and are confirmed by the State Senate.

The California Department of Education is a state agency led by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom

Torlakson. For more information, please visit the California Department of Education’s Web site or by mobile device. You

may also follow Superintendent Torlakson on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.


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Thriving Schools Honor Roll (Kaiser Permanente)

Every day in our schools there are ordinary people doing extraordinary work to build a healthier future for the students,

staff and teachers. These are the folks, who when faced with obstacles, look beyond them and see possibilities. They

are collaborators, caregivers, coaches, instructors, advocates and all-around superstars.

The Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools Honor Roll awards program recognizes those individuals who are

championing sustainable, healthy school environments. The program celebrates successes, recognizes innovation and

elevates best practices so that we can all be inspired.

This year’s cadre of award winners serve as staff, teachers, youth, parents, school or community leaders, and union

leaders who:

Engage in promoting healthy school communities for students and staff through strategies such as:

o Creating school systems and environments that promote and support healthy eating and physical activity

o Creating school systems and environments that promote and support social and emotional health and

wellness

o Leading policy change to support student and staff wellness

o Improving school climate

Demonstrate vision, creativity and a collaborative spirit in championing sustainable changes at schools

Inspire other school community members to take action

Take a tour through the success stories below and join us in celebrating the people who made it to this year’s Kaiser

Permanente Thriving Schools Honor Roll. We hope you’ll be inspired by them and maybe even catch a glimpse of how

you can follow in their footsteps in your school community.

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Honor Roll Champion: Patty Page

Region: Northern California

Title/Role: Food Service Director

Organization/School District: Manteca Unified School District

Helping people shift their perspectives on food and nutrition is not an easy task. But that’s just what this food

service director and her team did by elevating the priority of wellness and nutrition in school meals.

While Manteca, California is viewed by many as a vibrant farming community and an important contributor

to “the nation’s food basket,” the region also has severe disparities in access to healthy, affordable foods.

Patty’s efforts to bring a farm-to-school program to her school district helped institutionalize access to fresh

fruits and vegetables for students in the surrounding school district. Her team’s efforts have contributed

increased participation in 23 school food programs such as Breakfast After the Bell, which she helped

implement at 17 elementary school sites.

Patty has also collaborated with California Project LEAN and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to build

a district wellness council. She enlisted the support of the Assistant Superintendent, district representatives,

principals, teachers, student school board members to join the committee and update the district wellness

policy. Because of her take-charge attitude and willingness to support schools in meeting their wellness goals,

Patty and her team are true champions for making a difference in their district.

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From Teaching Teens CPR to Battling a Blazing Car (The Record)

Editor's note. This is the second of two stories on three area people to be honored on Wednesday for their heroism in

2016.

By: Joe Goldeen Record Staff Writer

Posted: 12/110/16

MANTECA - Two employees of Manteca District Ambulance are among 34 recipients of 2016 California Emergency

Medical Services Awards citing acts of heroism and extraordinary contributions.

District manager Jonathan Mendoza is being recognized for his efforts since 2013 to train more than 7,000 high school

freshmen in hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation that have resulted in two field saves. Paramedic supervisor

Richard Gonzales, while off-duty, saved the life of a person trapped in a vehicle just before it burst into flames.

Mendoza will receive the Community Service Award, and Gonzales will be receiving the Livesaving Medal from the

California Emergency Medical Services Authority during its annual awards ceremony Wednesday in San Francisco.

The awards were established in 2007 to honor and recognize exceptional acts and service while working as EMS

certified or licensed personnel, administrators, educators, volunteers or civilians within the EMS system.

Dr. Howard Backer, director of the state EMS agency, said in announcing the awards: "These men and women

epitomize the spirit and commitment to quality that embody these awards and deserve official recognition for their

contributions in making California's EMS system one of the best in the world."

The announcement noted Mendoza's "sustained, dedicated efforts that ultimately led to the establishment of a hands-

only CPR program for all ninth-grade students" in the Manteca Unified School District. The program also features

refresher training for 11th- and 12th-grade students as well as opportunities for them to obtain certification in CPR and

automated external defibrillator use.

Mendoza said he constantly stresses with students the importance of every minute following a cardiac incident.

"For every minute that goes by, your chance of survival decreases by 10 percent. You can substantially increase the

survivability of cardiac arrest if somebody can provide CPR" before medics arrive, he said.

"If we don't train people in the community to know CPR, then there is no benefit," Mendoza said.

The high school program came about after he researched communities that had the highest return of spontaneous

circulation following a cardiac incident and learned that the survival rate in those communities was more than 50

percent while the national rate hovered around 11 percent. The evidence showed that a significantly higher number of

people in those communities - specifically Seattle and Las Vegas - had CPR training.


The Manteca Unified training involves a 75-minute presentation given 10 times a year at various district high schools,

reaching between 1,500 and 2,000 students. Mendoza noted that he could not possibly have done it alone, calling the

project "truly a team effort in which everyone plays an important role."

Gonzales is being recognized for a specific incident that occurred as he was off duty and driving home along a rural

portion of Highway 120 in San Joaquin County. After noticing a small brush fire and pulling over to investigate, he

discovered the fire was caused by a car that had veered off the road, taken out a power pole and come to rest partially

engulfed in flames on the backside of an embankment.

Hearing screams from inside, Gonzales made his way to the car, cautiously avoiding the live downed power lines. As

he opened the driver-side door, the dashboard burst into flames. Gonzales extricated the driver and carried him away

from the car just before it became fully engulfed in flames.

He continued to provide patient care until emergency medical personnel arrived.

"It was the consensus of the responding personnel that the victim would not have survived had it not been for Gonzales'

quick thinking and bravery," according to the statement announcing the award.

Attempts to reach Gonzales for comment were unsuccessful.

- Contact reporter Joe Goldeen at (209) 546-8278 or [email protected]. Follow him at

recordnet.com/goldeenblog and on Twitter @JoeGoldeen

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HE’S A FIGHTER (Manteca Bulletin)

Lathrop High athlete Keanu Linnell is battling aggressive brain tumor.

Photo contributed

Lathrop teen battling brain tumor

Glenn Kahl [email protected] 209-249-3539

December 14, 2016

Lathrop High teen Keannu Linnell is battling a malignant brain tumor.

The 15-year-old is fighting for his life in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. He is a football quarterback and wrestler with a 3.5 GPA and an active volunteer in his community.

An account has been set up to help his family cover medical expenses through www.youcaring.com.

Many of his friends have been leaving caring messages for him on line for his recovery noting their love and support.

Linnell was admitted Saturday, Dec, 3, to the hospital where a CT scan showed a mass in the center of his brain. The next day he underwent an MRI which confirmed that the mass was the size of a ping pong ball. The teen was diagnosed with the aggressive tumor in his pineal gland. It was also found that the tumor was creating a blockage of the Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) and the pressure from the blockage needed to be released.

The following Tuesday Keannu underwent a procedure that would release the pressure in his brain caused by the fluid backup; however the tumor was reportedly bleeding into the brain. As of Wednesday, Dec. 7, some 24 hours after the surgery, he had not awakened, and his neurologist explained to the family he was getting insufficient blood flow to his brain causing his unconscious state.


That evening the neurologist visited Linnell and called out commands that he said might initiate movement from him. Linnell responded to the doctor and stretched out his arm with the neurologist saying, “This is good but we want to see a thumbs up.” At that point Linnell raised his hand and gave a thumbs up prompting tears and cheers from family members and the medical staff.

“We knew that Keannu was fighting and could hear us,” his sister Samantha Johnson added.

On Thursday it was reported that phlegm in his lungs was causing pressure on his brain and a CT scan and x-ray subsequently showed that a tube that had been inserted to drain the excess fluid had become clogged and a new one was inserted. During that procedure it was decided to paralyze him to prevent any further muscle movements that might cause injury to the brain. He was placed on 100 percent oxygen support.

The family reported that on Sunday morning a catheter was inserted by the medical staff to provide for long term intravenous antibiotics and for nutrition and medications as well as for blood draws. They also noted his oxygen dependence had improved down to 50 percent.

His sister Samantha Johnson said: “Thank you for your prayers! My sister said it best, ‘prayers are worth so much more!’ Thank you again for keeping us in your prayers. God bless!”

To make a donation to help Linnell, go to the fundraiser www.Youcaring.com on line.

To contact Glenn Kahl, email [email protected].

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Manteca Unified Rates ‘B or better’ From Early Results of District Survey (Manteca Bulletin)

Dennis Wyatt [email protected] 209-249-3519 December 15, 2016

So how are the Manteca Unified schools doing?

They earned a “B or better” from 57 percent of the 611 initial responses that were collected in the first three days of the district community survey was available on the district website at mantecausd.net, the district Facebook page and through the Blackboard messaging system that connects parents with their children’s schools.

Manteca Unified Superintendent Jason Messer said the ongoing survey is designed to help provide additional data for the school board when making decisions involving programs.

Messer noted besides looking at what the district might need to add to better serve community needs it is also a tool to identify what is working and what isn’t working. The survey results aren’t meant to drive decisions as much as they are to help the board and district administration weigh various options aimed at improving education offerings.

Among the initial results:

-What do you think are MUSD’s biggest challenges?

Respondents were asked to choose between one and three options. The top responses were as follows: large class sizes. 264; lack of programs (music, art, PE, etc.), 208; bullying, 155; lack of proper financial support, 153; difficulty in getting good teachers, 141; quality of education; 129; rapid growth in student enrollment, 95; school failure to enforce discipline, 90; and lack of student interest, 87.

-What kind of learning environments are you hoping to see in the MUSD?

Respondents were asked to mark all that apply. The top responses were as follows: college preparation/advanced placement, 377; blending high school with college, 27; job shadowing, 216; environmental learning, 187; gifted and talented student programs, 175; Internet or online classes, 160; charter school, 122; JROTC, 73; and voucher programs/school choice, 71.

-What kind of career programs are you hoping to see in MUSD?

Respondents were asked to mark all that apply. The top responses were as follows: computer programs, 337; health careers, 337; science technology, 327; law/legal careers, 283; vocational and manufacturing, 229; teaching careers, 264; performing arts careers, 199; agricultural careers, 176; and culinary careers, 171.


-What do you like the most about schools in the MUSD?

Respondents were asked to choose between three and five options. The top responses were as follows: close to home, 380; teachers and staff, 295; clean and safe environment, 201; district and school communication, 156; diverse student population, 137; caring environment, 125; technology, 114; extracurricular programs, 112; and before and after school care, 107.

Among other questions being asked include how well people believe Manteca Unified is preparing students for college and post-high school training, rating communication with the school their child attends, specific artistic programs they would like to see, what specific vocational programs they would like offered, what specific athletic programs they’d like to see made available; what general education phases help describe your dream school; and what science and technology terms help describe your dream school for your child.

The responses to the dream school question so far has indicated there is a strong trend favoring connecting schools more with the community through endeavors such as apprenticeships and internships, regular field trips, advanced placement, regular guest speakers, as well as smaller high schools and charter schools.

Modern technology also was in strong favor with emphasis placed by respondents on science, technology, electronics, and math; “maker” endeavors; writing code; and online learning.

Of the 611 initial respondents 60 percent were college graduates, 56 percent earned more than $60,000; 64% were white or Hispanic, and more than twice as many women responded than men.

In January, Manteca Unified will be rolling out surveys for teachers addressing their respective schools as well as their views on district level support and what can be improved.

To contact Dennis Wyatt, email [email protected]




Chemical Spill Closes Schools (Manteca Bulletin) Forklift punctures container filled with hydrochloric acid

By GLENN KAHL The Bulletin ROSE ALBANO RISSO Bulletin Correspondent December 15, 2016

Classes resume today at Manteca High, Lincoln Elementary School, and St. Paul’s Preschool following the rupture of a 330-gallon tank filled with hydrochloric acid at the Mountain Valley Express freight terminal in the Manteca Industrial Park.

The incident occurred at 11:39 p.m. Wednesday when a forklift punctured a container holding the acid. Employees applied absorbent, called 9-1-1, and evacuated the building according to Manteca Police Lt. Jody Estarziau.

The nearby high school and elementary campus were closed as a preventative measure by the City of Manteca Fire Department and Manteca Unified School District. The closure was agreed upon to ensure a large scale evacuation would not be needed if the wind direction changed or condition at the chemical spill worsened.

Severe burns can occur if contact is made with the corrosive acid. If it is inhaled or swallowed it could be deadly or cause lung damage.

The San Joaquin County Environmental Health hazardous materials team was first called to the scene and later replaced by a private hazmat firm out of Fresno, Patriot Environmental Services. The Manteca Fire Department’s hazmat team stood by at the scene in case any of the white-suited workers happened to be overcome by the acid fumes in the process of the cleanup.

Manteca Fire Department’s fire marshal Lantz Rey said the cleanup included the inspection of any freight that might have been affected by the acid in the warehouse building attached to the loading docks at the freight firm at 1019 Bessemer Ave. There were no injuries in the incident that closed down several streets until 5:58 p.m. Wednesday. The “shelter in place” order for nearby firms was in place until the directive was lifted at 8 a.m. by emergency response officials. Police, fire and hazmat personnel were on site for 18.5 hours.

Due to the proximity of the Manteca Transit station to the spill Manteca Transit service was suspended for the day as was one Regional Transit bus line. The Manteca Transit Center will return to business as usual today.

Road closures Thursday morning included:

Moffat Boulevard between Main Street and Powers Avenue.

Carnegie Avenue and Carnegie Court.

East Wetmore Avenue, east of South Main Street.

Mellon Avenue, north of Industrial Park Drive.


Bessemer Avenue, north of Industrial Park Drive.

“Thankfully, there were no injuries involved. All emergency and company personnel are on site handling the situation,” the company posted on it website about the incident.

The Mountain Valley Express announcement added, “We anticipate that our Manteca service center will be unavailable for all deliveries today (Thursday) and the service center to be closed to all our personnel until late morning hours. We are attempting to be available for pickups in and around that facility this afternoon. Any personnel located in Manteca will not be available by desk phone or email until the afternoon hours.”

Manteca City Councilman Richard Silverman, who monitored the situation from the time it came to his attention right after Fire Department personnel responded, was impressed with the way city and other personnel responded and was relieved that nothing worse came as a result of the spill accident.

“Our city employees did a very complete professional job with an abundance of caution. I am very pleased with how all the city departments and volunteers worked so well as a team to protect the community,” he said.

Speaking from his position as a member of the Fire Department volunteer group, Seniors Assisting Fire efforts or SAFE, he happily added, “And I had a good front seat, plus I made sure they all knew council was prepared to provide whatever additional resources that might have been needed. Glad we did not need to evacuate residents or set up shelters but we were ready to do so.”

Early Thursday morning, Manteca Unified Superintendent Jason Messer was notified by the Manteca Police Department about the chemical spill that occurred in the vicinity of Manteca High and Lincoln Elementary. School notices involving automated phone calls and social media alerts went out immediately.

“The superintendent, as a precautionary decision, advises students stay at home.... Student safety is our number one priority. We anticipate school will resume (today) without incident,” said Victoria Brunn, the district’s Director of Outreach and Innovative Programs.

“As student safety is our number one priority, the decision was made to close both school sites due to concerns of an evacuation if necessary. School will resume in the morning. There is not a health concern and therefore all staff is on site to assist. School site principals and staff were prepared and responded immediately,” Messer stated.

St. Paul’s Preschool, on its Facebook page, announced that Manteca Unified informed them about the chemical spill and thought it wise to close for the today as well following the district’s decision to cancel its two nearby school sites.

“Due to our proximity to both campuses, we will close as a precautionary measure,” St. Paul’s stated.




How City Trucks in Manteca, California Could Run On Food Waste (Treatment Plant

Operator) A California city gears up for a biogas production project that will convert food waste from schools and businesses into clean gas for vehicles.

Removing food from solid waste streams to preserve landfill space is nothing new, but one utility in

California has plans to turn that waste into a big cost benefit.

In a few years, if plans in Manteca bear fruit, city trucks will be essentially running on food — more

specifically, methane generated from anaerobic digestion of food waste.

The project is the result of two sets of state regulations. One is the standard to reduce food waste entering

landfills. The other is the set of air pollution rules from the California Air Resources Board that provide an

incentive to leave diesel engines behind in the quest for cleaner air.

Although the California food recycling law is just beginning to take effect, the city of Manteca plans to have

a food waste collection and composting system up and running for all of its large food waste producers by

the end of summer 2016.

For 2016, the state says that any entity producing 8 cubic yards or more of food waste per week must

recycle it. That drops to 4 or more cubic yards in 2017, and may decrease to 2 cubic yards in 2020 if the

state determines there is less than 50 percent recycling. “Rather than waiting to get to that point, we

decided to come up with a plan now,” says Jeremy Kline, the city’s solid waste supervisor.

Click here to read full story

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Panther Pride Recipients (Manteca Bulletin)


Lathrop High School

Athletic Boosters

CRAB FEED/TRI TIP DINNER Saturday February 11, 2017

21 and over ONLY!

F.E.S.M. Hall

230 North Main Street ~ Manteca, CA 95336

Pre Sale ONLY! NO tickets will be sold at the door!

$55 Per Person Before 1/31/17 $60 Per Person After 1/31/17

For more information or to purchase tickets please contact: Any member of the LHS coaching staff or

Karen Dell’Osso ~ LHS Athletic Secretary ~ (209) 938-6357 [email protected]

Yvette Sharifnejad ~ Athletic Boosters President ~ (209) 456-0505 [email protected]

Christina Fonseca ~ Athletic Boosters Treasurer ~ (209) 740-6916

Stacee Benavidez ~ Athletic Boosters Secretary ~ (408) 613-6084

Music by Ed Fang

Recipe InstructionsPreparation Description

HACCP Process: Same Day

Sanitize work surface, equipment, and utensils.

Use a clean, sanitized, and calibrated thermometer to measure the internal temperature of foods.

Wear hairnet Wash your hands Wear gloves

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

1. Remove outside husk from fresh tomatillos and wash

2. Place fresh tomatillo on sheet pan and toss with olive oil and roast in oven until tender but not mushy.

3. While tomatillos are roasting core all apples and chop into 1/4 inch dice, place into bowl, leaving peelings on this helps with the visual appeal of this salsa

4. Chop cilantro and place in bowl with apples

5. Fine dice red onion and place in bowl with apples

6. Remove the seeds and discard. Fine chop jalapeno and add to apples

7. Once tomatillos are roasted place into food processor and chop into a sauce. Cool sauce to room temperature, if you need to speed up cooling process, place sauce in bowl and bowl into a ice and water bath.

8. Place tomatillo sauce into bowl with apples and toss. Add salt and pepper and taste. May have to adjust salt and pepper after tasting.

Hold and serve at 41 degrees.

Recipe's Ingredients (** = A CN Database Serving Type)Ingredient Name Code Primary

MeasureSecondary

Measure

Tomatillo, Fresh Green Tomato Rhorer 38510 4 Pound

Apples, Granny DOD 163 ct 1/2 c 20871 4 Each

Apples, Red DOD 125-138 ct 20865 4 Each

Apple, Pink Lady AGlnk 20859 4 Each

Cilantro Bunch MK 17 99226 1 Cup

Onions, Red 99235 1 Cup (chopped)

Jalapenos 99229 1 Each

Salt Kosher 12/3# (SYS/CLS-Sysco) 17 99137 1 Teaspoon

Pepper, Black Cafe, Ground 5# (KFK-Dan) 17 99132 1 Teaspoon

Recipe Name: Salsa Roasted Tomatillo and Apple Salsa

Recipe Code: 39308 Number of Servings: 40

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Local Serving DetailsServing Size Serving Type Weight (g) Proj. Num.Of Servings Serving Description

1 Serving 86.809 40 serving 1/4 cup or #16 spoodle

HACCP Information

HACCP Process: Same Day

Wear hairnet Wash your hands Wear gloves

Sanitize work surface, equipment, and utensils.

Use a clean, sanitized, and calibrated thermometer to measure the internal temperature of foods.

Hold cold foods at an internal temperature of 41 degrees F or lower.

Allergens

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