The City of Alhambra
Invites you to the...
Veterans' Memorial Dedication Ceremony
Saturday, June 6, 2009
9am
Alhambra Park
500 North Palm Avenue
Alhambra, CA
Special Veterans' Display-June 6, 2009 10am-12pm
Alhambra Historical Society-1550 W. Alhambra Road
We support our troops and remember our veterans.
Don't forget to hug a veteran!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
South El Monte Library Presents....
TAIKO DRUM CONCERT
Thursday, June 11, 2009
6:30pm
Japanese Taiko drumming has a long and rich history. This multicultural program is appropriate for aduolts and families.
South El Monte Library
1430 N. Central Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 443-4158
Thursday, June 11, 2009
6:30pm
Japanese Taiko drumming has a long and rich history. This multicultural program is appropriate for aduolts and families.
South El Monte Library
1430 N. Central Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 443-4158
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Taste of the Heights
This looks like a great community event, hope to see you all there!!
The 6th Annual Taste of the Heights
Community Food, Wine Tasting, Music and More
Sponsored by Superviso Don Knabe and County of Los Angeles Dept.of Parks and Recreation: Russ Guiney, Director
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
5pm-8pm
Pathfinder Community Regional Park
18120 E. Pathfinder Road
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
626-333-1369 or 562-690-0933
Tickets: $10 pre-sale, $12 door, $3 children
Join Us for a night under the Stars!
Featuring a Children's Fun Zone, Live Entertainment by HoDads and Music Sponsored by Los Angeles County Arts Commission
The 6th Annual Taste of the Heights
Community Food, Wine Tasting, Music and More
Sponsored by Superviso Don Knabe and County of Los Angeles Dept.of Parks and Recreation: Russ Guiney, Director
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
5pm-8pm
Pathfinder Community Regional Park
18120 E. Pathfinder Road
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
626-333-1369 or 562-690-0933
Tickets: $10 pre-sale, $12 door, $3 children
Join Us for a night under the Stars!
Featuring a Children's Fun Zone, Live Entertainment by HoDads and Music Sponsored by Los Angeles County Arts Commission
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Have a crystallic day!
It's another beautiful, warm and clear day in southern California.
Go attack life with courage, confidence and conviction!
You can do it!
DREAM Big. Start SMALL. Scale Up.
Go attack life with courage, confidence and conviction!
You can do it!
DREAM Big. Start SMALL. Scale Up.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Crystal C. Chavez Foundation Scholarship Program
Happy Saturday....Preparations are underway for our inaugural fundraising event that is coming up really soon. I hope you all can make it and spread the word to other interested people.
You can purchase tickets online on the website: www.crystalcchavez.org or pay at the door preferably by check (Checks payable to: Crystal C. Chavez Foundation).
We have received excellent responses and expect a large turnout with dignitaries, community leaders and educators.
We are also still accepting sponsorships in the following areas: Program Sponsor, Decorations Sponsor, "Pie Row" Sponsor, and Souvenir Sponsor. For more information please email us at: events@crystalcchavez.org or call (866) 308-7862. Thanks.
CRYSTAL C. CHAVEZ FOUNDATION
Lighting the path to your American Dream
Dessert Reception
To Benefit the Crystal C. Chavez Foundation Scholarship Program
Thursday, JUNE 4, 2009
6pm-8pm
Tickets: $20-Preparatory Level
$100-Collegiate Level
$250-Ivy League Level
Grace T. Black Auditorium
3130 N. Tyler Avenue
El Monte, CA
Featuring: Los Angeles Laker Girls, 97.1 AMP Radio and Live Art by the SGV Cartoonistas
Luscious Desserts Provided!
To Donate, Attend or for info, call (866) 308-7862 or visit: http://www.crystalcchavez.org/
Email: events@crystalcchavez.org
Lighting the path to your American Dream
Dessert Reception
To Benefit the Crystal C. Chavez Foundation Scholarship Program
Thursday, JUNE 4, 2009
6pm-8pm
Tickets: $20-Preparatory Level
$100-Collegiate Level
$250-Ivy League Level
Grace T. Black Auditorium
3130 N. Tyler Avenue
El Monte, CA
Featuring: Los Angeles Laker Girls, 97.1 AMP Radio and Live Art by the SGV Cartoonistas
Luscious Desserts Provided!
To Donate, Attend or for info, call (866) 308-7862 or visit: http://www.crystalcchavez.org/
Email: events@crystalcchavez.org
P.S. We are still accepting applications for our 2009 Crystal C. Chavez Foundation Scholarhip. The Deadline to turn in applications is May 31, 2009. We are awarding (2) 5oo scholarships. Best of luck to all applicants!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Golf Tourneys
Just received word of another golf tournament taking place. The Acradia Chamber of Commerce is putting on a golf tournament on June 26, 2009....the Chamber is cohosting it with the cities of Monrovia and Duarte.
The M.A.D. Golf Tournament will take place at the San Dimas Country Club on Friday, June 26, 2009.
For more information please check out: www.arcadiachamber.com or call the Chamber office at 626-447-2159.
But most importantly our local, friendy El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce is also has their 26th Annual Golf Classic on Friday, June 5, 2009 at the Whittier Narrows Golf Course. I'm so looking forward for this event!...which will take place the day after my Dessert Reception fundraiser on June 4th! Don't forget that you can purchase tickets for my event online at my website: www.crystalcchavez.org or in person, when you see me around town!
For the EM/SEM Chamber Golf Classic the cost for single golfers are $120 and corporate sponsorships are $570. You can also sign up to sponsor tee or green signs, donate prizes and raffle items. For more information please call the Chamber at 626-443-0180. Looking forward to seeing y'all on the green with your Polo shirts and madras bottoms!
P.S. The EM/SEM Chamber Golf Tourney is the Chamber's biggest and only fundraiser for the year so it really does mean a lot to have your support. Thanks, CCC
The M.A.D. Golf Tournament will take place at the San Dimas Country Club on Friday, June 26, 2009.
For more information please check out: www.arcadiachamber.com or call the Chamber office at 626-447-2159.
But most importantly our local, friendy El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce is also has their 26th Annual Golf Classic on Friday, June 5, 2009 at the Whittier Narrows Golf Course. I'm so looking forward for this event!...which will take place the day after my Dessert Reception fundraiser on June 4th! Don't forget that you can purchase tickets for my event online at my website: www.crystalcchavez.org or in person, when you see me around town!
For the EM/SEM Chamber Golf Classic the cost for single golfers are $120 and corporate sponsorships are $570. You can also sign up to sponsor tee or green signs, donate prizes and raffle items. For more information please call the Chamber at 626-443-0180. Looking forward to seeing y'all on the green with your Polo shirts and madras bottoms!
P.S. The EM/SEM Chamber Golf Tourney is the Chamber's biggest and only fundraiser for the year so it really does mean a lot to have your support. Thanks, CCC
Did you hug a veteran today?
Memorial Day is on May 25, 2009. It a very special day in America where we take time aside to honor our veterans and our men and women who serve our flag.
It is because of the fallen who have given their lives for freedom that we are free today. I support our troops and remember of veterans. We are free and safe to reach our American Dream because of those who have worn and wear a uniform. Don't forget to thank our soldiers when you see one and hug a veteran!
I'm happy and blessed to live in this great land called America. The land of opportunity and the home of the brave. A place where dreams are made and where the people are free Our people ae faithful and our values strong. Our land is vast and our hope and optimism is eternal. We believe in strong families and free markets. We welcome outsiders with open arms and fight for what we believe in right. This is America, and there is no other place I would rather live my life.
So, where will your American Dream take you? For I know that America's best days are ahead of us and we will march onwards for a greener, healthier, safer and prosperous nation where we honor the past while inventing the future. Keep reaching your dreams-and let me know how I can help. Choose to make it a crystallic day!
It is because of the fallen who have given their lives for freedom that we are free today. I support our troops and remember of veterans. We are free and safe to reach our American Dream because of those who have worn and wear a uniform. Don't forget to thank our soldiers when you see one and hug a veteran!
I'm happy and blessed to live in this great land called America. The land of opportunity and the home of the brave. A place where dreams are made and where the people are free Our people ae faithful and our values strong. Our land is vast and our hope and optimism is eternal. We believe in strong families and free markets. We welcome outsiders with open arms and fight for what we believe in right. This is America, and there is no other place I would rather live my life.
So, where will your American Dream take you? For I know that America's best days are ahead of us and we will march onwards for a greener, healthier, safer and prosperous nation where we honor the past while inventing the future. Keep reaching your dreams-and let me know how I can help. Choose to make it a crystallic day!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
ELECTION DAY!
Today is election day! Don't forget to go out and VOTE!
You can find out where your polling place is by calling your city hall or logging on to www.lavote.net.
P.S. What I really like about election day is the little "I vote" sticker you get afterwards! :-)
You can find out where your polling place is by calling your city hall or logging on to www.lavote.net.
P.S. What I really like about election day is the little "I vote" sticker you get afterwards! :-)
Boys and Girls Club of Whittier
Last week I attended a Wake-Up Whittier Breakfast hosted by the Whittier Chamber of Commerce. www.whittierchamber.com
At the breakfast they showcased various local nonprofits. I didn't find out about the event until the day before or else the CCC Foundation would have had a table. It was a packed event and I learned about the other 501s around town. I also will be speaking to the East Whittier Lions Club on Friday about the Foundation which was made possible through a connection at this event.
501 Spotlight on:
Character and Leadership Training
Education and Career Development
Health and Life Skills
Visual and Performing Arts
Sports, Fitness, and Recreation
Location: 7929 S. Greenleaf Avenue, Whiittier, CA 90602
Phone: 562-945-3787
Web: www.bgcw.org
Teen Director: Coco Lujan, coco@bgcw.org
At the breakfast they showcased various local nonprofits. I didn't find out about the event until the day before or else the CCC Foundation would have had a table. It was a packed event and I learned about the other 501s around town. I also will be speaking to the East Whittier Lions Club on Friday about the Foundation which was made possible through a connection at this event.
501 Spotlight on:
Boys and Girls Club of Whittier
The B.C. McCabe Foundation Teen Center
Mission Statement: The mission of the Boys and Girls of Whittier is to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. The Boys and Girls Club of Whittier strives to positivey impact and transform our community through the development of our youth in the following areas:
Education and Career Development
Health and Life Skills
Visual and Performing Arts
Sports, Fitness, and Recreation
Location: 7929 S. Greenleaf Avenue, Whiittier, CA 90602
Phone: 562-945-3787
Web: www.bgcw.org
Teen Director: Coco Lujan, coco@bgcw.org
Arts Showcase and Fundraiser
Whittier Cultural Arts Foundation
Presents
Arts Showcase and Fundraiser
Ruth B. Shannon Center
Sunday, June 7, 2009
2pm-5pm
The Top 10 will perform and the Whittier Idol will be chosen.
$25 admission fee
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Support MVSD students
I hope y'all can join our education community, students, and parents on Tuesday at this great awards presentations that will benefit students enrolled in the Mountain View School District. This is exactly what our school district needs ...role models, inspiration and resources to help students reach their American Dream. Thank you Rudy Ruettiger!
Former Notre Dame football player Rudy Ruettiger will present five Mountain View School District students with $1,000 scholarships and a medallion from the Rudy Foundation at Ruettiger's "Rudy Awards Presentation."
The event is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Payne Elementary School, 2850 N. Mountain View Road in El Monte.
Ruettiger is a motivational speaker, author and the man the movie "Rudy" was based on.
For more information, call (626) 652-4900.
Former Notre Dame football player Rudy Ruettiger will present five Mountain View School District students with $1,000 scholarships and a medallion from the Rudy Foundation at Ruettiger's "Rudy Awards Presentation."
The event is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Payne Elementary School, 2850 N. Mountain View Road in El Monte.
Ruettiger is a motivational speaker, author and the man the movie "Rudy" was based on.
For more information, call (626) 652-4900.
Support local arts program
Bassett district to hold arts festival
A total of 1,500 students representing all grade levels from the Bassett Unified School District will participate in the Bassett Fine Arts Festival, which will feature everything from choral groups and drama to visual arts.
The event is slated from 3 to 7 p.m. May 29 at Bassett High School, 755 Ardilla Ave. in La Puente.
The festival is free and open to all students, parents and the public.
For more information, call (626) 931-3000 or visit www.bassett.k12.ca.us.
FREE MONEY
Scholarships available
Each year the Friends of the Walnut Library awards scholarships to deserving local graduating high school seniors to financially assist them in their continuing education.
This year's recipients will be chosen based on their completion and submission of the Friends' scholarship application.
Any June 2009 graduating high school senior who resides in the city of Walnut is eligible and may apply. Applications are available until Thursday at the Walnut Library, 21155 La Puente Road.
The application is also available online by e-mailing the request to: the.walnut.library@mac.com.
Recipients will be chosen by the Friends of the Walnut Library board and advisors, and winners will be notified and announced in June.
Each year the Friends of the Walnut Library awards scholarships to deserving local graduating high school seniors to financially assist them in their continuing education.
This year's recipients will be chosen based on their completion and submission of the Friends' scholarship application.
Any June 2009 graduating high school senior who resides in the city of Walnut is eligible and may apply. Applications are available until Thursday at the Walnut Library, 21155 La Puente Road.
The application is also available online by e-mailing the request to: the.walnut.library@mac.com.
Recipients will be chosen by the Friends of the Walnut Library board and advisors, and winners will be notified and announced in June.
Arts & Literature At the Lakes
Arts and Literature at the Lakes
1050 Lakes Drive
West Covina, CA 91790
Saturday, MAY 30, 2009
11am-5pm
FREE FREE FREE FREE
Book Sale*Poetry Jam*Live Music
Fundraiser for Friends of the West Covina Library
Hosted by:
Rubios (Fresh Mexican Grill), Friends of the West Covina Library, Nuvein Foundation (nuvein.org), Greater West Covina Business Association
For more information: wmedinagwcba@aol.com
Too Cool For School
Too Cool For School
End of the year-Student Art Show
May 11-July 31, 2009
Rio Hondo College Art Gallery
3600 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601
Gallery Hours:
M-Th: 9pm-3pm
Evenings: M-W: 6-9pm
Phone: (562) 908-3471
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
High school dropout rate climbs to 34.9%
Noteworthy news from today's Los Angeles Times (A6 California Briefings)
HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT RATE BLIMBS TO 34.9%
"The high school dropout rate improved slightly in California last year but rose in Los Angeles, where more than one third of students are officially classified as dropouts, state officials said Tuesday.
Statewide, 68.3% of students graduated and 20.1% dropped out, according to data released by the state Department of Education. For the Los Angeles Unified School District, the dropout rate wa 34.9%. Although the state dropout rate was down 1% point from the previous year, the Los Angeles Unified rate wa up by more than 3% percentage points......
Supt. of Public Instruction Jack O'connell said that although he was encouraged by the slight progress statewide, teh dropout rate remained "unaccceptably high" and was "alarmingly high" among African American and Latino students".
The higher dropout rate in our schools will correspond to having fewer students going to college. Education is this nation's greatest economic stimulus and we must all work together to help educate our youth.
HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT RATE BLIMBS TO 34.9%
"The high school dropout rate improved slightly in California last year but rose in Los Angeles, where more than one third of students are officially classified as dropouts, state officials said Tuesday.
Statewide, 68.3% of students graduated and 20.1% dropped out, according to data released by the state Department of Education. For the Los Angeles Unified School District, the dropout rate wa 34.9%. Although the state dropout rate was down 1% point from the previous year, the Los Angeles Unified rate wa up by more than 3% percentage points......
Supt. of Public Instruction Jack O'connell said that although he was encouraged by the slight progress statewide, teh dropout rate remained "unaccceptably high" and was "alarmingly high" among African American and Latino students".
The higher dropout rate in our schools will correspond to having fewer students going to college. Education is this nation's greatest economic stimulus and we must all work together to help educate our youth.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Crystal's Path to Success
On Friday, May 8, 2009 South El Monte High School held it's 1st Annual Environmental Awareness Career/College Day. It was such a great success. Assemblymember Mike Eng (49th A.D.) was there to pump up the students along with El Monte Councilman J Gomez and South El Monte Councilman Louie Aguinaga. More about this event later....(I don't have the program with me at the moment).
Anyway, the following is what I shared with the students:
2. Set Goals.
Set realistic, measurable and accountable goals for youreself. Write them down. Tell other about them. Always keep goals in you mind as you are trying to accomplish them.
3. Be prepared.
You never have a second chance to make a first impression. So you need to prepared for what kind of life you want. If you want to be the next Tiger Woods, you need to start preparing now for a life of golf and start grooming yourself now....the competition is fierce!
4. Get information.
We live in an information age. Get information. Create information. Use information.
5. Take care of your body.
Like I told the students of Friday, you only have one body in this lifetime so take care of it! There is no monetary value we place on your body because its irreplaceable. Drink lots of water. Stay about from fatty and sugar-saturated foods. Exercise regularly. Smile! and control your stress levels.
6. Think of others.
Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
7. Impact the world.
We live in a global economy and things move along fast because we live in an information age. Don't limit yourself to our national borders but think with a global perspective...it's the future, baby! One day, I hope to elevate the Crystal C. Chavez Foundation to help struggling students in Mexico and central America and beyond.
8. Pray.
I know that my faith in God has helped me be the person I am today and I pray for guidance and direction in life incessantly.
I know that each and every student can be successful and reach his or her American Dream by getting on the path to college and utilizing the skills to for a successful life. I just shared with you above is what I did and still use and hope to light your path to a sucessfu life. :-)
Anyway, the following is what I shared with the students:
Crystal's Path to Sucess
1. Believe in yourself.
When you believe, you can achieve....that's what is painted in the Kranz Intermediate Cafeteria. You need to believe in yourself and execute a plan of action to become successful. Believe in yourself and others will believe in you too.2. Set Goals.
Set realistic, measurable and accountable goals for youreself. Write them down. Tell other about them. Always keep goals in you mind as you are trying to accomplish them.
3. Be prepared.
You never have a second chance to make a first impression. So you need to prepared for what kind of life you want. If you want to be the next Tiger Woods, you need to start preparing now for a life of golf and start grooming yourself now....the competition is fierce!
4. Get information.
We live in an information age. Get information. Create information. Use information.
5. Take care of your body.
Like I told the students of Friday, you only have one body in this lifetime so take care of it! There is no monetary value we place on your body because its irreplaceable. Drink lots of water. Stay about from fatty and sugar-saturated foods. Exercise regularly. Smile! and control your stress levels.
6. Think of others.
Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
7. Impact the world.
We live in a global economy and things move along fast because we live in an information age. Don't limit yourself to our national borders but think with a global perspective...it's the future, baby! One day, I hope to elevate the Crystal C. Chavez Foundation to help struggling students in Mexico and central America and beyond.
8. Pray.
I know that my faith in God has helped me be the person I am today and I pray for guidance and direction in life incessantly.
I know that each and every student can be successful and reach his or her American Dream by getting on the path to college and utilizing the skills to for a successful life. I just shared with you above is what I did and still use and hope to light your path to a sucessfu life. :-)
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Civic Engagement
There are only 10 more days until the Special Election on May 19th. (http://www.lavote.net/)
The cities of El Monte, South El Monte, and Rosemead, among other cities, are in the 32nd Congressional Distiric, have a vacant congressional seat since Congresswoman Solis was confirmed to serve as our now Secretary of Labor under the Obama Administration.
There are 12 candidates vying for the seat in Congress. If you would like to get a hands on experience on grass-roots campaignsand politics I highly recommend getting involved with on of the campaigns.
Campaign Information:
Senator Gil Cedillo for U.S. Congress
10808 Valley Mall
El Monte, CA 91731
Phone: 626-454-2601
http://www.gilcedillo.com/
Emmanuel Pleitez for U.S. Congress
4507 Valley Blvd, Suite 203
Los Angeles, CA 90032
mailto:info@pleitezforcongress.com
Office Phone Number: (626) 409-1499
Media Inquiries Phone Number: (562) 296-2496
http://www.pleitezforcongress.com/
Teresa Hernandez for U.S. Congress
http://www.teresahernandez.com/
Betty Chu for U.S. Congress
bettychu4congress@yahoo.com
(626) 576-7136
Judy Chu for U.S. Congress
4153 N. Maine Ave,
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
http://www.judychu.net/
David Truax for U.S. Congress
(626) 915-4523
david@dt4c.com
http://www.dt4c.com/
Benita Duran for U.S. Congress
313 Record Avenue
East Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 243-3869
http://www.benitaduranforcongress.com/
Francisco Alonso for U.S. Congress
626) 288-4803
http://www.alonsoforcongress.com/
Stefan Lysenko
Rafael Nadal
Nick Mostert
Christopher Agrella
http://www.agrella4congress.org/
I've personally have volunteered and worked in campaigns since my days at USC (http://www.usc.edu/) and have found all my experiences invaluable. You get to work for a candidate and or issues that you are passionate about....meet like-minded folks, get campaign literature for free, and free food! You also get to make great connections and put your volunteer time on your resume! So if you are interested please contact the candidate best suited for you!
Happy politiking :-)
The cities of El Monte, South El Monte, and Rosemead, among other cities, are in the 32nd Congressional Distiric, have a vacant congressional seat since Congresswoman Solis was confirmed to serve as our now Secretary of Labor under the Obama Administration.
There are 12 candidates vying for the seat in Congress. If you would like to get a hands on experience on grass-roots campaignsand politics I highly recommend getting involved with on of the campaigns.
Campaign Information:
Senator Gil Cedillo for U.S. Congress
10808 Valley Mall
El Monte, CA 91731
Phone: 626-454-2601
http://www.gilcedillo.com/
Emmanuel Pleitez for U.S. Congress
4507 Valley Blvd, Suite 203
Los Angeles, CA 90032
mailto:info@pleitezforcongress.com
Office Phone Number: (626) 409-1499
Media Inquiries Phone Number: (562) 296-2496
http://www.pleitezforcongress.com/
Teresa Hernandez for U.S. Congress
http://www.teresahernandez.com/
Betty Chu for U.S. Congress
bettychu4congress@yahoo.com
(626) 576-7136
Judy Chu for U.S. Congress
4153 N. Maine Ave,
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
http://www.judychu.net/
David Truax for U.S. Congress
(626) 915-4523
david@dt4c.com
http://www.dt4c.com/
Benita Duran for U.S. Congress
313 Record Avenue
East Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 243-3869
http://www.benitaduranforcongress.com/
Francisco Alonso for U.S. Congress
626) 288-4803
http://www.alonsoforcongress.com/
Stefan Lysenko
Rafael Nadal
Nick Mostert
Christopher Agrella
http://www.agrella4congress.org/
I've personally have volunteered and worked in campaigns since my days at USC (http://www.usc.edu/) and have found all my experiences invaluable. You get to work for a candidate and or issues that you are passionate about....meet like-minded folks, get campaign literature for free, and free food! You also get to make great connections and put your volunteer time on your resume! So if you are interested please contact the candidate best suited for you!
Happy politiking :-)
Thursday, May 7, 2009
June 4, 2009
We just got confirmed that the Laker Girls will make an appearance at our June 4th fundraiser extravaganza! And that 97.1 AMP Radio will be there too!
Crystal C. Chavez Foundation
Lighting the path to your American Dream
Dessert Reception
Join us at our inaugural fundraising event to benefit the Crystal C. Chavez Foundation scholarship program
Lighting the path to your American Dream
Dessert Reception
Join us at our inaugural fundraising event to benefit the Crystal C. Chavez Foundation scholarship program
Thursday, JUNE 4, 2009
6pm-8pm
Tickets:
Preparatory: $20
Collegiate: $100
Ivy League: $250
Grace T. Black Auditorium
3130 N. Tyler Avenue
El Monte, CA
Luscious desserts * Music * Raffle * Live Art
Preparatory: $20
Collegiate: $100
Ivy League: $250
Grace T. Black Auditorium
3130 N. Tyler Avenue
El Monte, CA
Luscious desserts * Music * Raffle * Live Art
Prayer: America's Hope
Today the cities of El Monte and South El Monte celebrated the National Day of Prayer.
EM/SEM National Day of Prayer Breakfast
The breakfast program took place at the Grace T. Black Auditorium and was hosted by Civitan Club, local churches and EM Business/Professional Women.
It was a memorable morning and it is important to pray for our cities, our elected officials, our men and women in uniform....
Inspirational music was performed by El Monte High School A Capella Choir, Director, Joel Whistler.
Speaker: Jeff Seymour, EM City District Superintendent spoke on how prayer is evident in our lives every day and gave examples.
Speaker: Sherrie Hoglin, Au.D. Audiologis, shared with the audience that God is there for us in big and little things.
Speaker: Pastor Gil de La Rosa, President of El Monte Ministerial Association, message was that God is our coach and is is constant. God will never give up on us.
EM/SEM should continue recognizing National Day of Prayer and ask God to bless our growing cities and the people who live and work here.
"May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you." -Psalm 33:22
EM/SEM National Day of Prayer Breakfast
The breakfast program took place at the Grace T. Black Auditorium and was hosted by Civitan Club, local churches and EM Business/Professional Women.
It was a memorable morning and it is important to pray for our cities, our elected officials, our men and women in uniform....
Inspirational music was performed by El Monte High School A Capella Choir, Director, Joel Whistler.
Speaker: Jeff Seymour, EM City District Superintendent spoke on how prayer is evident in our lives every day and gave examples.
Speaker: Sherrie Hoglin, Au.D. Audiologis, shared with the audience that God is there for us in big and little things.
Speaker: Pastor Gil de La Rosa, President of El Monte Ministerial Association, message was that God is our coach and is is constant. God will never give up on us.
EM/SEM should continue recognizing National Day of Prayer and ask God to bless our growing cities and the people who live and work here.
"May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you." -Psalm 33:22
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Community colleges score above average on accountability report
Informative article from San Gabriel Valley Tribune:
Information is power.
By Amanda Baumfeld, Staff Writer
Posted: 05/04/2009 04:02:49 PM PDT
State figures show more than half of first-time Citrus and Mount San Antonio community college students meet their goals of earning a degree or preparing to transfer to a four-year university.
That's according to the 2009 Accountability Reporting for Community Colleges (ARCC), which was recently released and gives an overview every year on student performance in the community college system and at each of its 109 colleges.
"The existence of this report shows the trend of increased accountability that community colleges are facing," said Lan Hao, Citrus College's director of institutional research. "This is a good thing. This makes the public aware and adds to the discussion of the complexity of the job of community colleges."
The idea behind ARCC, state officials say, is to give a "quick snapshot" of how colleges perform over time on several basic indicators, including graduation/transfer rates, course completions and and course improvements.
It also includes enrollment demographics and a "self-assessment" written by each college to explain unique factors not covered by the statistics.
"A focus upon only one of these pieces of information will probably provide an incomplete evaluation of college performance," the ARCC report said. "And this may lead one to make unfair judgments about an institution."
Statewide, the student progress and achievement rate - or the percentage of first-time students who earned a degree/certificate, transferred, or were prepared to transfer to a four-year college - between 2002 and 2008 was 51.8 percent, according to ARCC.
At Citrus's 10,000-student campus the rate was 53.1 percent while Mt. SAC's 40,000-student campus weighed in at 52.3 percent.
East Los Angeles College was slightly below those numbers with 42.9 percent of its first-time students meeting their goals of earning a degree or preparing to transfer to a four-year university.
"We do look at all the measures and make improvements," said Ryan Cornner, ELAC's Associate Dean of Research . "We do attempt to improve on the AA degrees...as part of our educational planning process."
Among a "peer group" of colleges with similar characteristics, the ARCC report showed ELAC's rate was above average in vocational course completion and course improvement in English as a Second Language (ESL).
Among Mt. SAC's "peer group" the report showed the college scored above average in four of the seven categories including student progress and achievement, students who earned at least 30 units, persistence rate and improvement rate for credit ESL courses.
"It allows us to benchmark against the group in this particular area," said Barbara McNeice-Stallard, Mt. Sac's director of research and institutional effectiveness. "Above the average is a significant number for us. It's great that we achieved that; now how can we keep going ahead and excel even more?"
Meanwhile Hao was particularly proud of Citrus's course improvement rate in ESL. The college scored a 75 percent compared to 50.1 percent through all community colleges.
College officials attributes that to grants which have helped provide additional resources and training for English learners, officials said.
In general, the report said, more than 105,000 California community college students were able to successfully transfer to four-year institutions in 2007-08. That's up from about 91,000 students in 2002-03.
The most degrees and certificates awarded by community colleges were in nursing (8,262), child development/early care and education (7,090) and administration of justice (6,414).
Despite high scores, "We want to improve everywhere across the board," said Citrus Spokeswoman Paula Green. "Student success and learning outcomes are key strategic planning goals that we have; we want to do well across the board."
- Staff writer Tracy Garcia contributed to this report.
amanda.baumfeld@sgvn.com
(626) 962-8811, Ext. 2108
Information is power.
By Amanda Baumfeld, Staff Writer
Posted: 05/04/2009 04:02:49 PM PDT
State figures show more than half of first-time Citrus and Mount San Antonio community college students meet their goals of earning a degree or preparing to transfer to a four-year university.
That's according to the 2009 Accountability Reporting for Community Colleges (ARCC), which was recently released and gives an overview every year on student performance in the community college system and at each of its 109 colleges.
"The existence of this report shows the trend of increased accountability that community colleges are facing," said Lan Hao, Citrus College's director of institutional research. "This is a good thing. This makes the public aware and adds to the discussion of the complexity of the job of community colleges."
The idea behind ARCC, state officials say, is to give a "quick snapshot" of how colleges perform over time on several basic indicators, including graduation/transfer rates, course completions and and course improvements.
It also includes enrollment demographics and a "self-assessment" written by each college to explain unique factors not covered by the statistics.
"A focus upon only one of these pieces of information will probably provide an incomplete evaluation of college performance," the ARCC report said. "And this may lead one to make unfair judgments about an institution."
Statewide, the student progress and achievement rate - or the percentage of first-time students who earned a degree/certificate, transferred, or were prepared to transfer to a four-year college - between 2002 and 2008 was 51.8 percent, according to ARCC.
At Citrus's 10,000-student campus the rate was 53.1 percent while Mt. SAC's 40,000-student campus weighed in at 52.3 percent.
East Los Angeles College was slightly below those numbers with 42.9 percent of its first-time students meeting their goals of earning a degree or preparing to transfer to a four-year university.
"We do look at all the measures and make improvements," said Ryan Cornner, ELAC's Associate Dean of Research . "We do attempt to improve on the AA degrees...as part of our educational planning process."
Among a "peer group" of colleges with similar characteristics, the ARCC report showed ELAC's rate was above average in vocational course completion and course improvement in English as a Second Language (ESL).
Among Mt. SAC's "peer group" the report showed the college scored above average in four of the seven categories including student progress and achievement, students who earned at least 30 units, persistence rate and improvement rate for credit ESL courses.
"It allows us to benchmark against the group in this particular area," said Barbara McNeice-Stallard, Mt. Sac's director of research and institutional effectiveness. "Above the average is a significant number for us. It's great that we achieved that; now how can we keep going ahead and excel even more?"
Meanwhile Hao was particularly proud of Citrus's course improvement rate in ESL. The college scored a 75 percent compared to 50.1 percent through all community colleges.
College officials attributes that to grants which have helped provide additional resources and training for English learners, officials said.
In general, the report said, more than 105,000 California community college students were able to successfully transfer to four-year institutions in 2007-08. That's up from about 91,000 students in 2002-03.
The most degrees and certificates awarded by community colleges were in nursing (8,262), child development/early care and education (7,090) and administration of justice (6,414).
Despite high scores, "We want to improve everywhere across the board," said Citrus Spokeswoman Paula Green. "Student success and learning outcomes are key strategic planning goals that we have; we want to do well across the board."
- Staff writer Tracy Garcia contributed to this report.
amanda.baumfeld@sgvn.com
(626) 962-8811, Ext. 2108
Latino students underserved in U.S. Education
Report: Latino students underserved in U.S. Education
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) released "Missing Out: Latino Students in America's Schools," a statistical brief of Latino students from pre-kindergarten through postsecondary school last week. The data presented in this brief suggest that the growing U.S. Latino student population is missing out on many educational opportunities and is not being effectively served by the current American education system. "Our nation's classrooms must be more attentive to the rapid growth of Latino students and the high value that Hispanic families place on education," said Janet Murguía, NCLR President and CEO. "This brief presents the statistics that are crucial to understanding who these children are, a first step in creating policies and programs that improve their chance at success." According to the brief, Hispanic children now constitute one-fifth of all school-age children in the U.S., and most are neither immigrants nor undocumented-the vast majority (91 percent) of Latinos under the age of 18 are U.S. citizens.
An overwhelming number (98 percent) of Hispanics believe that education is "important," and more than half (51 percent) report that it is an "extremely important" issue. Still, there are significant disparities in educational success between Latino students and their peers. For example, young Hispanic children, especially those living in poverty, are much less likely (50 percent) to attend preschool programs than their White (60 percent) and Black (62 percent) peers. Moreover, recent figures state that only 58 percent of Hispanic students (and 55 percent of Black students) graduate from high school, compared to 78 percent of White students. Latino and Black students are more likely to attend high-poverty schools and receive fewer resources that would help them succeed in school. The most recent measures indicate that only 11 percent of college students are Latino, whereas 66 percent are White."Young Latino learners are not only changing the face of the American student body, but they will soon change the face of the American workforce," Murguía said. "If we want a well-educated workforce in the future, we need to make investments in Latino students now." For more information about NCLR, please visit www.nclr.org
Education is without a doubt our greatest economic stimulus and we must all ensure that education oppportunities exist for every child.
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) released "Missing Out: Latino Students in America's Schools," a statistical brief of Latino students from pre-kindergarten through postsecondary school last week. The data presented in this brief suggest that the growing U.S. Latino student population is missing out on many educational opportunities and is not being effectively served by the current American education system. "Our nation's classrooms must be more attentive to the rapid growth of Latino students and the high value that Hispanic families place on education," said Janet Murguía, NCLR President and CEO. "This brief presents the statistics that are crucial to understanding who these children are, a first step in creating policies and programs that improve their chance at success." According to the brief, Hispanic children now constitute one-fifth of all school-age children in the U.S., and most are neither immigrants nor undocumented-the vast majority (91 percent) of Latinos under the age of 18 are U.S. citizens.
An overwhelming number (98 percent) of Hispanics believe that education is "important," and more than half (51 percent) report that it is an "extremely important" issue. Still, there are significant disparities in educational success between Latino students and their peers. For example, young Hispanic children, especially those living in poverty, are much less likely (50 percent) to attend preschool programs than their White (60 percent) and Black (62 percent) peers. Moreover, recent figures state that only 58 percent of Hispanic students (and 55 percent of Black students) graduate from high school, compared to 78 percent of White students. Latino and Black students are more likely to attend high-poverty schools and receive fewer resources that would help them succeed in school. The most recent measures indicate that only 11 percent of college students are Latino, whereas 66 percent are White."Young Latino learners are not only changing the face of the American student body, but they will soon change the face of the American workforce," Murguía said. "If we want a well-educated workforce in the future, we need to make investments in Latino students now." For more information about NCLR, please visit www.nclr.org
Education is without a doubt our greatest economic stimulus and we must all ensure that education oppportunities exist for every child.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Jackie Robinson All-Star Weekend
Jackie Robinson All-Star Weekend
Pasadena, CA
May 9-10, 2009
Celebrating
Our Community
Our Legacy
Our Future
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Robinson Park Ground Breaking Ceremony
Guest of honor: Delano Robinson
10am-12pm
Black History Parade Festival
Jackie Robinson Park
12pm-4pm
Celebrity All-Star Basketball Game
Sponsored by Coaches Coalition
PCC Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium
5pm-8pm
VIP After Party
Celebrity Guests
The Vault Bar and Grill
Pasadena
9pm-2am
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mother's Day Luncheon
Honoring Rachel Robinson
Jackie Robinson Park
1pm-3pm
Purchase Tickets NOW-Seating is Limited
www.Jackierobinsonallstar.com
or call: Ishmael Trone: (626) 796 7164 x 10
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