IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
VIKING
EXPLORER
A1994, 1995 and 2005 California Distinguished High School
Community/Parent Newsletter, February/March 2010
Registration for 2010-2011 Classes Starts in Late February
The process of registering for classes for the 2010 – 2011 school year will begin on February 24 this year and
finish just in time for the required sophomore class administration of the California High School Exit Exam,
which will take place on March 16 and 17.
For registration this year, counselors will again deliver course selection planning forms to current freshmen,
sophomores, and juniors from February 24 through March 2. During this time the counselors will answer student questions and provide information regarding college entrance requirements. One week later, students will
visit a computer lab or office on campus to get their course requests formally entered into the district’s student
information system. At that time, students will be given a printed confirmation of the courses that they have
selected. Parents can and should ask to see this.
On Friday, February 26, school representatives will visit Horner Junior High to begin the same process with
next year’s incoming freshmen. The Freshman Orientation meeting for students and parents is set for the following Monday evening, March 1. It will take place in Valhalla, the campus auditorium, between 5:00 and
8:00 p.m. Please note that our annual Open House will take place during that same time period and will be
housed in the Main Gym.
At the Freshman Orientation meeting, members of the school staff will describe various aspects of the Irvington program and take questions from audience members. Incoming freshmen must complete their course selection forms in time for them to be collected at Horner starting on March 5.
Vice Principal Steven Musto, who is in charge of class registration, again emphasized the importance of students taking the entire process seriously. “Students and parents need to choose classes carefully, in a timely
manner, and with all of their long and short-term goals in mind, because course sign-ups determine what
classes will be offered next year. Classes will be tight next year so choose classes in mind that you will want
to keep. Class changes will be difficult once your schedule is made,” said Musto.
He added, “We get the broadest choice of electives and the largest number of classes and teachers if everyone
signs up for classes on time. If a student fails to sign up for next year’s classes on time, a counselor or administrator will choose classes for the student. And I do encourage students and parents to follow teacher recommendations regarding core class placement for the following year. Following those recommendations tends to
improve student grades.”
Finally, Musto noted that the school once again intends to pass out “course request confirmation forms” sometime in May so that students can review for a second time the course selection choices that were fed into the
district’s computer system in their name.
Irvington High School
Cheerleading
Try-Outs
Parent information
meeting
Monday, April 26
7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria
Clinics held
May 3—May 7
3:00—5:30 p.m. in the
cafeteria
Try-Outs are
May 8 at 2:00 p.m..
All students (no experience
needed) are welcome,
including in-coming 9th
graders
Contact Coach Sheri at
510-656-5711, x46580 with
any questions.
"Happy New Year, Viking
Families!” In this tough budget
year, the school library would
like to make sure that your kids
still have new books to read for
pleasure and research. Please
visit our Amazon Wish List at
www.irvington.org/library to donate a book! We gladly accept
used copies of any of these titles as well that you may have
at home. Thank you!
-IHS Librarians"
PARENTS and STUDENTS: Looking for
a free H1N1 vaccine? Feeling sick?
Think you have an injury/illness? Sport
physical? The 2nd Tuesday of EACH
month, Washington Hospital will have its
mobile clinic, Washington on Wheels,
here on campus in the horseshoe. Most
services are FREE to students. (The only
exception is sports physicals, which for
most are $20.)
PARENTS, if you are uninsured or underinsured, you might be able to get free
services as well! Look for the big Washington on Wheels van in the horseshoe
on the following dates: February 9,
March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8.
If you are a student and plan on getting
an H1N1 shot, please contact Ms. Ryan
(656-5711 x46339 or room 201) for a
consent form. If you have any questions
at all, see Ms. Ryan in Rm 201 or Ms.
Smoot for more details.
School Communication for
Parents and the
Irvington Community
We have several ways we communicate information to
the Irvington Community to keep the community informed
about activities here at Irvington.
I.H.S. Phone Master—this is an automated phone calling
system which is used to inform parents of students unexcused absences, and to share relative and timely information about school activities. Please don’t hang up when
you hear a recorded message from Irvington H.S.
I.H.S. Marquee—be sure to catch the messages posted
on our electronic marquee located at the entrance to the
large parking lot. You’ll see information regarding all the
diverse and pertinent activities scheduled here at Irvington.
Irvington Web Site—visit the school web site at
www.irvington.org. There is information regarding bell
schedules, school activities, special announcements, contact information for staff, link to F.U.S.D. and TeacherWeb, and more. Take the time to view the various sections. You’ll be surprised at how much you can learn
about Irvington High School and all the programs available to students.
Irvington Explorer—this is our bi-monthly newsletter that
is mailed home. We share information regarding upcoming items, news about our school, and general information. The newsletter is also posted on the website.
Fremont Unified School District—visit the district website
for resource links for parents and students. Keep informed on School Board activity, and find answers to
many of your questions regarding our schools and district.
www.fremont.k12.ca.us
Irvington Message Center WebWeb-Site—
Site—Check frequently
for announcements, and more...
Bookmark (or add to Favorites) the page below the
first time you go to it.
http://TeacherWeb.com/CA/IrvingtonHighSchool/
IrvingtonMessageCenter
2009 High School
Summer School
LOCATION:
Washington High School
CALENDAR:
February 2, 2009—Registration Begins
April 23, 2009—Registration is Closed
June 5, 2009—Class Schedules Mailed
June 24, 2009—Last day for 12th Grade Registration at Washington High School, 8:00 a.m.—12:00
p.m.
June 25, 2009—Last Day for schedule change corrections at Washington High School, 8:00 a.m.—
12:00 p.m.
June 29, 2009—Class Begins; 4 day week for 6
weeks
No School: July 3, 1-, 17, 24, 31
August 6, 2009—Last Day of Classes
Applications are available from the Counselors.
Space is limited, sign up soon.
Important Note-Parents/Guardians
1st Semester report cards will be given to students approximately 2
weeks after the semester ends through Advisory or another class.
They will not be mailed home.
ATTENTION AC TRANSIT YOUTH RIDERS What’s going on? 31‐day youth paper magnetic strip passes are being discontinued starting mid‐year. Replacing the passes are TransLink Youth Cards. AC Transit would like to invite Fremont Unified School District Students to try the TransLink Youth Card. Why TransLink? ∙ One card for multiple transit agencies ∙ No more demagnetized passes ∙ Multiple ways of loading a 31‐day pass or e‐cash, including Autoload ∙ Lost or stolen cards can easily be replaced When, Where and How to get a TransLink Youth Card: 1. Go to www.translinkyouthapp.eventbrite.com/ , select a location and pre‐register. 2. You will receive a confirmation email. PRINT the confirmation email. Union City Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Blvd. Union City Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd. Fremont Newark Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave. Newark Tuesday March 9 & 16 4 pm to 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 23 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm Thursday, March 25 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm 3. Come to one of the following locations at the noted times: 4. Present the printed confirmation email and documentation with proof of eligibility (Birth Certificate, Passport, State ID, Military Dependent Card, and / or Alien Registration Card). 5. Have your picture taken. Your card will be mailed to your residence within 2 weeks. Parents/Students can comment on the TransLink Youth Project by Clicking here For more information about TransLink Youth Cards, visit www.actransit.org Irvington Conservatory Theatre
Presents
“AIDA”
Fremont, CA – Irvington High School’s Center for tCreative Arts, in conjunction with Ohlone College, is pleased to announce its spring musical production of Elton John and Tim Rice’s soft-rock
musical Aida. This timeless love story is an adaptation of Giuseppe Verdi’s majestic opera of the
same name, updated in the modern pop style and formula of a Disney musical through the collaboration of the songwriting team of Elton John and Tim Rice.
Prepare to be transported back to ancient Egypt at the Valhalla Theatre March 12 – 27, 2010,
where two star-crossed lovers struggle against palace intrigue, treason, and conflicting loyalties to
overcome the cultural differences that threaten to separate them forever. The entire show is a
beautiful vocal masterpiece. Aida (Katherine Dela Cruz) a Nubian princess, Radames (James M.
Jones) as her lover, Amneris (Allison D’Ambrosio) Pharaoh’s daughter, other characters are Zoser
(Trevor Meyer) Radames father, Mereb (Dominic Hernandez) Nubian servant to Radames, Pharaoh (Danny Carpenter), and Amonasaro (Kevin MacPherson) Aida’s father. *All character roles
listed are graduating seniors.
The 2010 musical will showcase forty-two actors/dancers/chorus, twenty-two musicians (conducted
by Charlie Rodda) and fifteen production crew members. Every high school in Fremont is represented in our FUSD Arts Magnet production of Aida. This show is under the direction of Linda
Jackson-Whitmore, with musical direction by Daina Joly, choreography by Lauren Benjamin, customer designers Elizabeth Whitaker and Evan Boomer, and set designers Fred Alim and Beth
Zeigler.
WHEN:
Opening Night: Friday, March 12, 2010
Closes: Saturday, March 27, 2010
SHOWS:
Thursday, Friday and Saturday: Mar 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27
at 7:30pm
Sunday Matinees: Mar 14, 21 at 2:00pm
SPECIAL: Half Price Nights on Mar 18 and 25
EVENTS: *ASL Interpreted Performance will be added on later date, check
website for date
WHERE: Irvington High School, Valhalla Theatre
41800 Blacow Road, Fremont 94538
TICKETS: $15.00/General reserved, $12.00/Seniors and children 12 & under,
$10.00/students w/ASB cards (sold at door)
For more information or to order tickets call 510-656-5711 x46423 or visit
www.irvington.org
Personalized Graduation Video and digital
yearbook will be available to pre-order soon!
Students/Parents - Irvington High School has partnered with GradMemory, who will be professionally videotaping the ceremony and
producing the Graduation ceremony DVD.
The DVD package can be PERSONALIZED with students name and picture.
Along with video DVD the package will also contain another DVD which would include the A
DIGITAL YEARBOOK - WITH PHOTOS OF THE SENIORS through the FOUR YEARS at
Irvington. We have a collection of more than a 1000 pictures to share. This will be available
for sale in early March.
Part of the proceeds earned from the sales of these DVD will be used for our Graduating Class
Senior Prom. So please purchase your DVD in advance so we can use the funds this year...
For more info on GradMemory, please visit them at www.gradmemory.com
College/Career Center News
Please visit the College/Career
Center page at Irvington.org for
weekly updates on colleges, financial aid, scholarships and more!
Click on the Counselor tab, then
College/Career Center.
Irvington High School
Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, March 6, 2010
VIKING VENDOR
Time: 8:30-12pm
February 1—5
Price: $5 for everyone
and February 16—19
Viking gear will be sold dur- Location: Irvington HS New Cafeteria
ing lunch in the courtyard.
Come enjoy a tasty All-You-Can-Eat
Stop by and pick up some
breakfast with your family and
Viking blue.
friends!
Viking Explorer Newsletter
Announcements for February/March 2010 Issue
MORP Dance
Irvington High School's Sadie Hawkins Dance, “Rock the Night in Black Light,” will
be on February 26, 2010! The dance will be from 7PM to 10PM in our main gym
featuring the DJ skills of infamous Club Five Entertainment. The dress code is casual attire, but students must still follow school guidelines. Pictures, coat check,
drinks and snacks will be available. Tickets will go on sale February 15 and will be at
a discounted price for students who have an ASB sticker.
Senior Dedications
Attention parents and students, senior dedications are now on sale.
The prices are as follows:
1/4 page: $40
1/2 page: $80
1 page: $120
1 spread (2 pages): $230
Email [email protected] to order your pages.
Pancake Breakfast
IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Time: 8:30-12pm
Price: $7 Adults, $3 Children under 12 and Senior Citizens
Location: Irvington HS New Cafeteria
Buy Your Viking Gear!
VIKING VENDOR SALE
February 1- February 5
Viking gear will be sold during lunch in the courtyard.
HOT ITEMS
Blue zip-up IHS hoodies: $20
Plaid-hooded IHS grey hoodies: $25
Blue Crew Shirts: $5
Knit beanies $11
Knit scarves $11
Cheer Shorts $11
Lanyards $6
IRVINGTON CAREER PATHWAYS ACADEMY’S
NMAA
IHS is setting up a New Media Arts Academy which will
prepare its students for careers in New Media with a fine
arts emphasis within the context of broadcasting and the
internet. Students will become literate in traditional and
New Media terminology, ideas, application, and ethics in
creating their own interactive video productions, podcasts, animations, blogs, and images. Specifically students will become proficient in film direction, production,
photography, lighting, editing, sound design and promotion as well as adept in a variety of software applications.
Students will be placed in families in core curriculum
classes. This allows for students to have a support system
(add something else/different). A unique feature about
this program is the career technical element where students take courses designed to help prepare them for the
world of work in this exciting new field.
There are many ways to show your support and help get
this program off the ground. We are looking for guest
artists to come and present, donations of high powered
Mac computers, Digi Design Pro Tools Software, everything for a sound booth, including microphones. HD Digital Cameras, and Adobe Pro Tools. Finally, next summer
we will be offering internships for our talented and
trained students between their junior & senior years, so if
you would like a great student intern let us know.
I.T.A. News
Irvington's Information Technology
Academy is offering homework help
Monday after school in Room 62 and
Tuesdays at lunch in P6. ITA students are encouraged to
come on by!
All students interested in Robotics for next semester must
sign up for the class through Ohlone College, as you get
college credit for the class. Make sure to talk to Mr.
Johns ASAP.
ITA received a Donors Choose Grant for their project
"Step Up to the Mic." We will be receiving 35 brand new,
high quality USB microphones to support our multimedia
projects in class. ITA students will also be submitting projects to the California Multimedia Festival in April, so stay
tuned for more information.
Thank you DeVry for sponsoring our ITA tee shirts, and
thanks to Logitech for the donation of 35 brand new keyboards to Room 62. Support from our industry partners
are vital, so we appreciate all that you do for us!
Congratulations to Hector Albizo's computer repair class
for winning the ITA Hardware Challenge--be careful,
though, those freshmen are on fire! Wait until next semester!
We will be accepting applications for the ITA in February.
If your student is interested in the ITA, please contact
Travlyn Russell at extension 46363 (email: [email protected], Twitter: Travlyn, Facebook:
Travlyn Russell)
The SHAPE (Science, Health, Athletics and Physical
Education)
Academy is an integrated academic program with a Health career emphasis
that specifically makes connections between school and the future. Students
are prepared for employment and/or entrance into college or training programs as they fulfill all the
requirements for high school graduation and beyond. This program will prepare students to meet
their S.H.A.P.E. career goals as they consider entrance into the Job Market, Technical Schools, Community Colleges and/or Four Year Colleges and Universities. We are in the process of creating a
SHAPE health occupation lab where students will learn valuable skills necessary for all Health Career
jobs. We need donations of medical supplies, equipment, guest speakers, job shadows, internships,
mentors, field trips, etc. If you have the ability to contribute to our SHAPE program in any way
please contact Amberlee Avina.
Break 9:35—9:40
2nd per. 9:45—11:50
Lunch 11:50—12:25
3rd per. 12:30—2:35
7th per. 2:40—3:33
2nd per. 8:28—9:21
Break 9:21—9:26
Advisory 9:31—10:03
3rd per. 10:08—11:01
4th per. 11:06—11:59
7th per. 2:40—3:33
6th per. 1:42—2:35
5th per. 12:44—1:37
Note: All three periods are 125
minutes
The testing period is 4 hours and
20 minutes
7th per. 2:40—3:33
3rd per. 12:30—2:35
Lunch 11:50—12:25
2nd per. 9:45—11:50
Break 9:35—9:40
1st per. 7:30—9:35
0 Period 6:32—7:25
WEDNESDAY
March 17, 2010
Period 1, 2 & 3
Note: All three periods are 125
minutes
7th per. 2:40—3:33
6th per. 12:30—2:35
Lunch 11:50—12:25
5th per. 9:45—11:50
Break 9:35—9:40
4th per. 7:30—9:35
0 Period 6:32—7:25
THURSDAY
March 18, 2010
Periods 4, 5, & 6
Note: All three periods are 125
minutes
7th per. 2:40—3:33
6th per. 12:30—2:35
Lunch 11:50—12:25
5th per. 9:45—11:50
Break 9:35—9:40
4th per. 7:30—9:35
0 Period 6:32—7:25
FRIDAY
March 19, 2010
Period 4, 5 & 6
scheduling any off campus appointments during testing days. Also, keep in mind the importance of
your student being well rested and prepared to focus on the test to ensure their success.
PARENTS: Please avoid scheduling any off campus appointments during testing dates. Please avoid
Note: All three periods are 125
minutes
The testing period is 4 hours and
20 minutes
1st per. 7:30—9:35
1st per. 7:30—8:23
Lunch 11:59—12:39
0 Period 6:32—7:25
TUESDAY
March 16, 2010
Period 1, 2, & 3
0 Period 6:32—7:25
MONDAY
March 15, 2010
6 Period Day
IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
California High School Exit Exam
Bell Schedule
Irvington High School invites you to
attend
SPRING OPEN HOUSE
Monday, March 1, 2010
6:00—8:00 p.m. in the gym
Also, 2010-2011
“Freshman Parent Orientation”
Monday, March 1, 2010
6:00 p.m. in Valhalla Theatre
6:00—7:00 p.m. program overview
7:00—8:00 p.m. visit teachers at our
Spring Open house
We are pleased to inform you that our 2008-2009
School Accountability Report Card
(SARC) is available in both English and Spanish. You
may view it in the office or online
on our Fremont Unified School District web site under
"Parents & Students, School
Accountability Report Cards" at http://
www.fremont.k12.ca.us/. To answer any
questions regarding our SARC, there are designated
personnel available at our school
site.
Nos complace informarle que nuestro Reporte de
Reponsabilidad Escolar 2008-2009
(SARC) está disponible tanto en inglés como en
español. Usted lo puede consultar en la
oficina o en línea en el sitio Web del Distrito Escolar
Unificado de Fremont, bajo
“Parents & Students, School Accountability Report
Cards” en
http://www.fremont.k12.ca.us/. Habrá personal disponible en nuestra escuela para
contestar cualquier pregunta sobre nuestro SARC.
We are pleased to inform you that our 2008-2009
School Accountability Report Card
(SARC) is available in both English and Chinese. You
may view it in the office or online
on our Fremont Unified School District web site under
"Parents & Students, School
Accountability Report Cards" at http://
www.fremont.k12.ca.us/. To answer any
questions regarding our SARC, there are designated
personnel available at our school site.
我們很高興的通知您, 我們2008-2009 學年的學校
教學責任報告(SARC)有英文和
中文二的版本. 您可以到辦公室或Fremont 聯合學
區的網站上閱覽. 到學區的網址:
http://www.fremont.k12.ca.us/. 點選 "Parents &
Students, School Accountability Report
Cards.” 各校都有特別人員為您解答有關學校教學
責任報告的問題.
Participate in the Arts Magnet Program at Irvington
Is your child creative or artistic? Would your child benefit from instruction
that recognizes his or her creative temperament and strengths? If you answered yes to these questions, then the Arts Magnet Program at Irvington
High School might be the perfect fit. Irvington is the Visual and Performing
Arts (VAPA) Magnet school for the district and was created to serve the large population of students interested in the arts. Irvington offers many programs and classes to enrich and support
the high school experience for these kids. Two specific curricular examples are the Center for
Creative Arts (CCA) and New Media Arts Academy (NMAA). The CCA and NMAA integrate
arts into the required core curriculum. Students may also choose from a wide assortment of
other Arts-based elective classes.
As a member of the Arts Magnet Program, students may participate in the Center for Creative
Arts (CCA) which is an Arts-based “Family” that spans from Grades 9-12. The CCA framework
integrates the visual and performing arts into the coursework. As freshmen, students are
placed into a family consisting of English, Science, and Arts Spectrum (an Arts survey course).
In these subjects, the core curriculum is enhanced through arts-based activities that target the
students’ artistic strengths or interests. Students may continue with the CCA Family throughout their next three years with the families constructed in the English and Social Science
classes which once again offers students curriculum tailored to their interests in a supportive
and familiar peer group.
IHS has established a New Media Arts Academy (NMAA) which will prepare its students for
careers in New Media with a fine arts emphasis within the context of broadcasting and the
internet. Students will become literate in traditional and New Media terminology, ideas, application, and ethics while creating their own interactive video productions, podcasts, animations,
blogs, and images. Specifically students will become proficient in film direction, production,
photography, lighting, editing, sound design and promotion as well as adept in a variety of software applications. The NMAA will soon start using a state-of-the-art studio room to support the
innovative courses. Students will be placed in families in core curriculum classes. A unique
feature about this program is the career technical element where students take New Media
courses designed to help prepare them for the world of work in this exciting new art field. The
NMAA structure encompasses Grades 10-12. Students may apply to become fully integrated
into the NMAA program as they register for their sophomore classes.
Falling under the Visual and Performing Arts umbrella, the CCA and the NMAA provides all
students the opportunity to excel and shine, both artistically and academically. Students have
shared interests and a common bond with their classmates and teachers which creates a rich
and exciting high school experience.
In the Arts Magnet Program, students are expected to take advantage of our rich and diverse
Visual and Performing Arts course offerings. At IHS, there is an artistic opportunity for everyone from the curious beginner to the advanced artiste. Irvington offers a wide variety of
courses in Visual Arts, including Photography, Sculpture, Drawing, Digital Imaging, and AP
Studio Art. In the Performing Arts, students can opt for classes at all levels—beginning to advanced—including Drama, Stagecraft, Hip Hop Dance, Dance Techniques, Choir, and Band.
Irvington, in partnership with Ohlone College, offers the most advanced arts classes in the dis-
trict, in both the Visual and Performing Arts. Magnet students often participate in Irvington
Conservatory Theatre productions behind the scenes and on the stage. Artists, actors, musicians, and technicians are given the chance to hone their skills for a live audience. Irvington’s
also has many brand new arts facilities such as a dance studio, dressing rooms, costume design room, set design room, and art gallery.
To be part of this wonderful program, several steps must be followed:
Irvington representatives will visit all five junior high schools before the registration period to
distribute materials. Applications will be available at this time. Space in the Arts Magnet Program is limited to 15 transfer students from the Kennedy attendance area and 20 from the others (with the exception of Horner).
All students must complete the following steps to participate:
Fill out a Center for Creative Arts/New Media Arts Academy application
Complete the Magnet Waiver Form and submit it to the home high school (this is not necessary for Horner students)
NOTE: A packet containing the CCA/NMAA application and Magnet Waiver Form can be obtained at the home high school. Procedural details are also outlined in this packet.
Provide some verification of artistic interest. Multiple examples of evidence are encouraged.
This may be in the form of the following:
 Video of a performance
 Digital image of a drawing or painting
 Actual painting or drawing (will be returned)
 Teacher Recommendation Letter
 Interview with Arts Magnet teachers (if work sample is unavailable)
Irvington representatives will have Arts Magnet Program forms and information available when
they visit the junior high schools on the following dates:
Hopkins—February 19, 2010; Thornton—February 26, 2010; Walters—February 10, 2010;
Centerville—February 17, 2010; Horner—February 25, 2010
If you would like to learn more about the Visual and Performing Arts Programs, the Center for
Creative Arts, or the New Media Arts Academy please attend Irvington’s Freshmen Orientation
and Open House on Monday, March 1, 2010 from 6-8 p.m.
This year the time frame for the open enrollment period has been reduced. The open enrollment period is from February 26th to March 19th. All applications and related materials
must be complete and submitted by March 19, 2010. The Magnet Waiver Form must be turned
into Attendance Area High School during this period. The Center for the
Creative Arts/New Media Arts Academy Application must be submitted to
Irvington during this open enrollment period.
Application forms will be made available soon on Irvington’s website:
www.ihsartsmagnet.org or www.irvington.org
Principals Letter to the
Irvington High School
Community
FUSD Plans for Future 2010 -1011 Budget
The Board of Trustees has begun serious discussions about the huge funding gap being forecasted between FUSD’s revenue’s and expenditure for the next school year. Based on the Governor’s budget, FUSD district staff predict we will be between $15-$17 million in deficit for the
2010- 2011 year. Reduction to programs, increase in contributions, or combination of both
must be performed to balance the budget. The Board faces the challenge of identifying new
revenue sources as well as potential budget cuts in order to have balance budget moving forward,
The Board’s discussions began with the following budget reductions assumptions:
All Current 2009-10 Budget Reductions are assumed to Continue on into Future Years
2009-10 First Interim deficit of $8.4 Million
2010-11 Governor’s Budget Reductions of an Additional $7 Million to $8 Million to FUSD
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As of late January, 2010, the following are identified potential reductions for the 2010-2011
school year;
Adult School Reductions—$2,000,000
Deferred Maintenance—$200,000
Art & Music Block Grant—$437,353
Routine Restricted Maintenance (RRMA) - $1,000,000
Operations & Grounds Reductions—$25,756
Custodial Reductions—$251,070
Secondary Class Size Reduction elimination—$1,395,044
Increase Grade K-3 Class Size 30:1—$2,968,338
Elementary Transportation Reduction—$122,000
Elementary PREP Reduction—$1,812,174
District-Wide Stipend Reduction—$468,868
District-Wide Pay Cut—$6,456,462
District-Wide Work Year Reduction—$4,801,297
A total reduction of $22,128,362
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The School Board and Superintendent have declared an interest in public input on all these
budget reductions as they move forward in the development of an action plan. Please check
http://www.fmtusd.org/irvington/site/default.asp and http://www.fremont.k12.ca.us/fusd/
site/default.asp to stay on top of the latest information as well as to share your views with the
Board and school leadership
Clint Johns, Coordinator [email protected] www.irvington.org/ita Irvington’s Information Technology Academy is now midway through year 2! All ITA courses are tech‐
infused and encourage the use of technology whenever possible and practical. We also focus on soft skills that make employees highly desirable, such as communication, team work, and documentation. ITA classes include (but are not limited to): Introduction to Technology (Programming / Website Crea‐
tion / GPS / Podcasting / Computer Repair), Robotics, CISCO IT Essentials, CISCO Computer Networking, and AP Computer Science, in addition to the other English, Science, Math, History, and elective classes you will take. Despite recent budget cuts, we have been able to accomplish quite a bit this semester: DeVry‐sponsored “Her World” conference for high school girls interested in the IT Field SMARTBoards installed in 4 ITA classrooms Quarterly Potluck Dinners in lieu of Parent‐Teacher Conferences (ask your child about attending!!! www.irvington.org/itapotluck ) Class set of webcams, courtesy of Logitech T‐Shirts partially sponsored by SEMI coming 2nd semester Robotics is starting up 2nd semester in room P6; email Mr. Johns ([email protected]) for info on how to sign up! Our juniors are also starting 2nd semester with an industry mentor to learn more about IT careers! Also, be on the lookout for upcoming field trips and competitions! TO IRVINGTON PARENTS AND COMMUNITY
Thanks to your generosity during the Donations Campaign at the beginning of this
school year, we now have a brand new copy machine in the library and ink for our
printer! Our old copier, the only one on campus available to students, was heavily
used to make photocopies of important forms, to complete assignments, and to create art projects and fliers, but it was many years old and broke down frequently.
Our printer is essential for so many kids who don’t have access to a printer at home
and desperately need to print out school work. Thanks to our generous community,
we have ink and a beautiful new copy machine that makes double-sided copies and
has many features that our previous dinosaur lacked! Thank you, IHS community
for helping our students have the resources they need to keep doing excellent academic work.
(Address Correction Requested)
Fremont Unified School District
4210 Technology Drive
Fremont, CA 94538
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Fremont, CA Permit #18
Check us out at www.irvington.org
NOTEABLE DATES:
Home of the Vikings
February 9 —Teacher Work Day,
NO SCHOOL
February 16—Presidents Day Holiday, NO SCHOOL
March 2—Open House and Freshman
Parent Orientation night
March 10—March 14 Modified Bell
Schedule for H.S. Exit Exam (see
details inside)
(Spring Break is April 10—17)
The Student
Leaders® Program is an integral part of Bank of America’s
Neighborhood Excellence Initiative®, and it offers community-minded high school juniors and
seniors an invaluable opportunity to help change the world through the following benefits:
• An 8-week paid summer internship at a local non-profit
• A Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.
• Learn how nonprofits, government, and business can partner to create a positive
impact in our communities
If you’d like to serve the greater good, inspire others, and make the world a better place,
apply by February 17, 2010 at bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders.
© 2009 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. AR97948
EVENT UPDATES!!!
Sponsored by IHS Grad Night 2010 –
A Safe, Sober and Sane Event!
Everyone’s invited to ALL
events…so ask your relatives,
friends & neighbors and have a
fun year with the Class of 2010!
We need your help! We’re at the half way mark and we still need to
raise over $10,000 for Grad Night! Come join us at these events.
If you would like to help,please contact Cindy Ono-Lam @ 440-9907.
STILL AVAILABLE!
• IHS VIKING STICKERS -$3.00 Each!
Show your school spirit with Stickers on your car, notebooks etc!!! Contact Cindy Ono-Lam 510-440-9907
• PREMIER PIZZA CARDS – only $15 Each!
Get any Large size pizza for just $15! (value $25). Contact Janet Shue [email protected]
• DISCOUNTED WARRIOR GAME TICKETS –2/6 v OKC Thunder; 3/27 v Dallas
Mavericks! Contact Cathy Seymour at 510-714-6318
• EVERY WEDNESDAY THRU DEC:JAMBA JUICE-AFTERSCHOOL-$3.00 ea
Look for our table in the Courtyard!! Contact Kim Carroll (510) 299-5946
• AVAILABLE THROUGH MAY: FUN PASTA- MAKES GREAT GIFTS!
Contact Kim Carroll (510) 299-5946
JANUARY
• FRIDAY, JAN 22: SILENT TEA DONATIONS DUE!
Contact Lisa King
[email protected] for more information
FEBRUARY
• SUNDAY, FEB 21: 1ST ANNUAL BOWL-A-THON!!! SAVE THE DATE!
EVERYONE’S INVITED TO PARTICIPATE… STUDENTS, ADULTS, FRIENDS & FAMILY. Win prizes!
12-3PM @ Cloverleaf Family Bowl in Fremont. Sign up during lunch on Feb 3rd, or turn your form and money into the
Grad Night box in the office. Contact Yolanda Avina 510-226-0609
NEED YOUR HELP!!! Parents & Students!!!!
READ
THIS!!
Contact: Fundraising Chair Cindy Ono-Lam 440-9907
Didn’t get a chance to sign up at Maze Day? Then complete your Grad Nite form, and drop off
with a $125 check made payable to “Irvington Grad Nite 2010”in the school office
OR mail it to the school, ATTN: Grad Nite, 41800 Blacow Road, Fremont, CA 94538
DON’T MISS OUT ON ALL THE FUN!!