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February 16, 2022

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Varsity Boys Basketball athlete: Riley had two great games this last week. In the game vs. Righetti, he scored 24 points on 4-9 shooting from three, had five steals, three assists, and three rebounds. In the game vs. St Joseph, he scored 16 points on 6-11 shooting from the field. He had three rebounds, and one steal.

– Atascadero High School

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PALOMA CREEK HIGH SCHOOL IS RECOGNIZED AS A MODEL

CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL!

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Model Continuation High Schools for 2022

SACRAMENTO - State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced today that 36 schools throughout the state were recognized as Model Continuation High Schools (MCHS) for 2022.

“These model schools provide invaluable resources and academic opportunities to our high-needs students, who often are dealing with difficult life events,” said Thurmond. “Students reap the benefits of social and emotional learning, mentorship programs, student wellness, and restorative justice practices, among other exemplary methods. The efforts of teachers and administrators at our Model Continuation High Schools provide students with the social support, goal-setting, and coping skills that they need to succeed in the academic setting and in their lives after high school.”

Each of the schools honored offer various opportunities for their students to pursue academic and social success. For example, this is what Dr. Libby Madding had shared:

" Paloma Creek High School exists as a fluid and highly responsive educational option for students who are credit deficient, want to accelerate their progress toward graduation work part time, or who desire a more flexible and personalized learning pathway. We recognize that education as a one-size-fits all model is insufficient to meet the learning demands and struggles of today’s youth. Our goal is to use a variety of high tech and low tech resources, along with building strong and caring relationships, to allow students to realize their potential. The whole person approach to learning, coupled with open access to therapeutic care and counseling, allows PCHS students to complete their high school diploma and enter the next phase of their lives prepared for college or career.

We have much to celebrate at Paloma Creek, including our positive school climate, our flexible learning environments, our partnerships with the community, and our culminating senior capstone. All graduates complete their journey by presenting a portfolio of career materials and explain how they have attained the qualities listed in our district’s Graduate Profile. This culminating event is attended by family, friends, and staff, and is an extremely rewarding experience. Many of our students arrive on our doorsteps with high anxiety, low self esteem, and a bleak view of their future. There is no better feedback and measure of success than to see a once struggling student stand before family and teachers, confidently reflecting on their educational experiences and their future.

At Paloma Creek High School, the true magic happens because of a shared understanding among all staff that each student has their own unique circumstances that has brought them to continuation high school. There is a common belief that every student has a uniqueness that must be embraced, encouraged and considered in all decisions that impact the operations of our program."

The 36 schools selected as MCHS retain their designation for three years and will be recognized at the CCEA Plus 2022 State Conference in Long Beach, California, on May 5–8, 2022.
For more information about continuation education, please visit the

CDE Continuation Education web page.

INTRO TO MEDICINE'S GUEST SPEAKER

Dr. Dwayne Burback (a local retired Dentist) dropped by as a guest speaker for Mr. J. Spiller's class at the Atascadero High School. Mr. Spiller is currently teaching the Intro to Sports Medicine class, the class is learning about head and facial injuries in the unit they are on. Dr. Burback shared some interesting real world experiences and also shared information about careers and possibilities within Dentistry and our community.

REGARDING KINDERGARTEN AND

PRE-KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Information nights for Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten (formerly called Transitional Kindergarten) registration for the Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) are scheduled during the month of February. Please see the attached flyers for complete details.

LET'S WORK TOGETHER TO HELP BUILD "SAFER ROUTES TO SCHOOL!"

Please click on flyer to complete the "Safer to Routes to School" Survey. If you would like to have the Survey emailed to you, please email: PWilliamson@rideshare.org

OPEN ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

FOR FINE ARTS ACADEMY

It’s an exciting time of year at the Fine Arts Academy, with Open Enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year taking place February 1st - March 15th. Please help spread the news with any friends or families that may be interested in joining our 4th-8th grade campus next year. Updated enrollment forms and additional information can be found on our school website. Please call our office at 805.460.2500 if you have additional questions or need more information. Thank you!

ATASCASDERO HIGH SCHOOL'S

CHOIR FUNDRAISER

250 YEARS OF HISTORY IN

MISSION COURTYARD

Is your family looking for something fun and educational to do the weekend of February 20th? This family-friendly event will include performances, displays, and talks throughout the courtyard. For more information about the event visit Mission San Luis Obispo De Tolosa's website.

T.U.P.E.

Tabacco-Use Prevention Education

Talk to your kids about the dangers of vaping

The purpose of the TUPE program is to reduce youth tobacco use by helping young people make healthful tobacco-related decisions through tobacco-specific, research-validated educational instruction and activities that build knowledge as well as social skills and youth development assets. The TeachVapeFree.org website was created by SLOCOE to give educators and parents information on Vaping/Tobacco and more.

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