<![CDATA[Manteca Newsletter]]> en-us <![CDATA[Manteca High Morning Show Now Available on the Internet]]> Manteca High Morning Show Now Available on the Internet
MHS Morning Show Now Available on the Internet
Under the direction of instructor Dave Koch, students in the ROP Video Production class are taught the skills for work in front of and behind the camera in order to create a bi-monthly school news show. Students learn how to produce a show, present news, video sports and other events, editing, sound, and even computer generated special effects.
View the MHS latest video episode
]]> <![CDATA[2012 High School Honors Concert]]> Over 300 choir, band, and orchestra students participated in the 2012 High School Honors Concert
Over 300 choir, band, and orchestra students participated in the 2012 High School Honors Concert sponsored by the San Joaquin County Office of Education last Saturday, January 14th at San Joaquin Delta College. Fourteen students received the special Nelson Zane award for being selected to the County Honor Choir or Band for all four years of high school. Six of the fourteen were from Manteca Unified School District.
]]> <![CDATA[Grand Opening]]> The Buffalo Premier Credit Union held its Grand Opening
The Buffalo Premier Credit Union held its Grand Opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, November 17th. The credit union is the first student-run bank in the San Joaquin County. The nine ROP students who run the credit union are supervised by Regional Occupational Program teacher Kathleen Long. This is a great opportunity for the students to experience hands-on learning and prepare them for the future. The banking services are open to all school faculty, staff and students.
Link to Video
]]> <![CDATA[Annual S-p-e-l-l-i-n-g BEE]]> Congratulations to this years Spelling Bee Winners.
Annual S-p-e-l-l-i-n-g BEE
Congratulations to this years Spelling Bee Winners......
4th-6th Grade Division
7th-9th Grade Division
Wisher Tabaco
4th Grade
George Komure Elementary
Justin Barber
7th Grade
Lathrop Elementary
Inna Obiso
5th Grade
Great Valley Elementary
Haleigh Petersen
8th Grade
Veritas Elementary
Fernanda Ludvig Arao
6th Grade
Walter Woodward Elementary
Joshua Kong
7th Grade
Joshua Cowell Elementary
**12/5/11- Mandatory Spell-off at the County for 4th-6th graders (15 Finalists)
**12/7/11- County Championship 4th-9th Graders
]]> <![CDATA[MHS Remembers Pearl Harbor]]> Matt McDonald's class re-created a special mural.
Continuing the tradition started by retired teacher Kirt Giovannoni, the Color and Design students of Matt McDonald's class re-created a special mural to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Using a historic theme for their mural not only helps students to see the value of tradition but also the importance of history.
]]> <![CDATA[Air Quality Flag Program at Mossdale Elementary]]> Thursday was the official kick off for raising air quality flags.
Thursday was the official kick off for raising air quality flags at Mossdale School to educate students and inform the surrounding community of the conditions in the air. Mossdale School in partnership with the American Lung Association, Health Plan of San Joaquin, the SJ Valley Air Pollution Control District, worked to make the kick off a success with over 40 asthmatic students attending joined by parents, the communication elective class, and MUSD health services. The daily raising of the flags and the colors associated with each flag will be an easy way for the students, families, and the communty to monitor and adjust to have a healthier day at home and school. We hope the air quality flag program will help to empower the students and improve health.
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Walter Woodward's First Running Club
Walter Woodward Running Club
With the encouragement of fellow teachers, Michelle Crippen, program coordinator, put together the "Mustang Marathoners" Running Club. The club is made up of students, staff, and parents from Walter Woodward. The running club will have a two-session-per-week running schedule. They hope to log in 26.2 miles by March. At the end, runners will earn a finisher's medal for their accomplishment. GO Mustangs!!
]]> <![CDATA[Soroptomists Recognize two MUSD Health Services Employees for Making a Difference in our Community]]>
The Woman of Distinction Award went to Caroline Thibodeau, Director of Health Services.
The Woman of Distinction Award went to Caroline Thibodeau, Director of Health Services. Thibodeau has been with Manteca Unified for the past 20 years, but has been practicing nursing for 40 years. She is an advanced practice nurse specializing in family practice and also a credentialed school nurse. She has been honored with a number of awards and recognitions, including most recently School Nurse of the Year for Northern California.
 
The Soroptomist Ruby Award for Women Helping Women went to Loretta Tefertiller, School Nurse. Tefertiller has been with Manteca Unified for 17 years, but has had a career in nursing for over 35 years. She teaches the "Mommy and Me" classes which provides teenage girls with the education to become better parents and citizens. She also is in charge of the Teen Parent Panel, where teen parents go into the classrooms and share their life changes.
]]> <![CDATA[KICKING for a CURE]]>
The MHS Girls Soccer Team Sponsors
KICKING for a CURE
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Friday, April 27, 2012
Guss Schmiedt Field
JV Game-5:00pm/Varsity Game-6:30pm
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**All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society**
]]> <![CDATA[Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR)]]> On April 16-27, students in grades 2-11 will be participating again this spring in the Standardized Testing and Reporting. The purpose of the STAR Program is to determine students' achievement of the California content standards for each grade or course. Student scores are reported as performance levels. Listed below are ways that you, the parent, can support test taking for your child.
-Talk to your child about the test to relieve any anxieties.
-Encourage your child to do their best without adding additional pressure.
-Make sure your child gets enough sleep.
-Ensure your child eats a healthy breakfast!!
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