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| | The Primary Intervention Program (PIP) was awarded the CSBA's Golden Bell Award in December. The program offers outstanding student support through the PIP Special Friends and Friendship groups, classroom lessons in Second Step, Healthy Plan and Steps to Respect. These services help to create a school climate that is safe, nurturing and respectful and provide students with opportunities to enhance success in learning, relationships and life.
Congratulations to team members: Jill Bernedo, Debby Dunbar, Geri Dean, Michele Saake, Joan Imhoff, Lynn Smyth, Cherise Miller, Linda Brock, Vicki Triplett, Louise Kanda, Kim Carrell and Scott Lindstrom. | |
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| | Marigold Elementary School was named a California Distinguished School by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jack O'Connell, on April 9, 2008. Pictured above are Principal Rhys Severe, Jack O'Connell & Wendy Fairon.
The school shares a common focus and all staff work to ensure that every student achieves at the highest level. The dedicated teachers, principal, staff and parents demonstrate a deep commitment to excellence. Congratulations to Marigold - Committed to Student Success! | |
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| | The following CUSD teachers were recognized by the Rotary Club of Chico for their outstanding contributions to education:
Miles Peacock from Pleasant Valley High School was recognized for teaching as well as the extra time he spends with the students. He supports the track team and dedicates his lunch hour to work with struggling students.
Tom Lampkin from Chico High School was recognized for his work with the Academic Decathlon and Challenge teams. His assistance to the Science Bowl team has led them to a win in Northern California and an all expense paid trip to Wahsington, D.C. to compete.
Sheri Zeno from Fair View High School is a reading specialist who has 30 years of experience with CUSD. She was honored for her mentoring and her establishment of the Chico Reads program in five elementary schools. Her new project is to establish a reading room/library at Fair View High School. | |
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| |  Chico High School recently won the 2008 Science Bowl Championship for Northern California. The team has received an all-expenses paid trip to the national competition in Washington, DC, May 1-6. Tom Lampkin, CHS Physics/Chemistry teacher coached team members Gareth Fay, Alex Hodge, Maggie Jones and Jeanan McKnight to victory. Good luck Chico High Go Panthers! | |
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| |  Congratulations to Chico Junior High School Teacher Ronnie Cockrell and Principal Joyce Burdette for receiving the 2008 Award for Program Excellence from Past President of the California Industrial and Technology Education Association Foundation, John Chocholak. We appreciate all your work, Ronnie! | |
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| |  Community Relations Manager Kimberlee Wheeler is pictured with Suzanne Michelony (LCC), Merrilee Anzalone (Shasta), Joanne Parsley (Bidwell Jr. High School), Claudia de la Torre (Rosedale) and Bruce Besnard (Bidwell). Barnes and Noble raised over $7500 to fund reading programs, new library books, student support services, the Spanish Immersion program and field trips for our students. Thanks for your generosity and for all you do for our kids, Kimberlee. | |
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| |  TEACHER OF THE MONTH - Congratulations to Debbie Wakefield (Neal Dow) who was chosen Teacher of the Month by North State Parent magazine. Nominated by her students Madelynn and Vanessa Kim, Debbie will use the $200 donation by the magazine to purchase books for the school library. Thanks for the good work you do each day, Mrs. Wakefield | |
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| |  TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME - Principals Larry Spini (Shasta), Suzanne Michelony (Little Chico Creek), and Ted Sullivan (Chapman) thank Bob Linscheid (Chico Outlaws), Tori Burke and Staci Sasselli (Wal-Mart) who provided over 1600 free tickets to the Outlaws. The generosity of Wal-Mart and the Outlaws enabled our students to attend a baseball game and cheer the home team on to victory. 2008 will be great--Go Outlaws! | |
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| |  Super Psych - Scott Lindstrom is being honored by the National Association of School Psychologists for his promotion of and advocacy for high quality programs for Children and Families. Scott is well-known and respected throughout California and the nation for his work with the Early Mental Health Initiative Project/Primary Intervention Program and elementary guidance programs. We appreciate and value your contributions, Scott! | |
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| | Pleasant Valley High School was named a California Distinguished School by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jack O'Connell, on April 16, 2007.
The Vikings have consistently demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics, the arts and in virtually all areas of student life. This recognition is a result of on-going efforts by staff, students, parents and the community to effectively meet the needs of each student and to continually seek ways to improve the educational program.
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| |  Recently retired PV Principal Mike Rupp and CUSD Board President Rick Rees accept the award from State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jack O'Connell | |
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| |  Pictured at the presentation ceremony are: (back row left to right) Staff Members Jean Delgado, Jennifer Bevers, Liz Metzger, Karen Olberg, Connie Chrysler-Anderson (front row left to right) PV Assistant Principals Mike Morris and John Shepherd, recently retired PV Principal Mike Rupp and CUSD Board President Rick Rees. | |
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|  Dave and Molly Barnum with Rascal, mascot of the Chico Outlaws | | |
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| | |  Dave, Debbie Aldred (Principal, Sierra View), Molly and Bev Patrick (Office Mgr, McManus) |
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