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Week of February 28th 2022

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Adeline is a freshman wrestler who placed 5th at CIF earning her a place at Masters. She placed 7th at Masters against girls from all around Central California. Read the full article in A-Town Daily News.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GREYHOUNDS THAT EARNED AN ACADEMIC LETTER

Atascadero High School celebrated over 150 Juniors and Seniors who earned an Academic Letter on Wednesday evening. Students are receiving an Academic Letter because they have satisfied the following criteria:

As a Junior or Senior Achieved a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.75 or greater, based on an expanded G.P.A.
Passed all classes last semester

Students have three opportunities to earn this honor; fall and spring semesters junior year and fall of senior year. The awards are a varsity letter with a lamp of learning emblem, an honor pin and finally a chevron. We are so proud of these students who have stayed the course during such challenging times. Congrats Greyhounds!

BENGAL BONANZA FUN!

San Benito scholars were invited to their monthly Bengal Bonanza: bubble gum and board games. In groups, student played fun games while enjoying bubble gum (such a special treat indeed!). The Bengals work hard to have good citizenship, work ethic, and good sportsmanship. Win, lose, or tie: playing games is a fun way to practice those skills!

THE US ARMY AND HOME DEPOT'S

KIND DONATION

Creston Elementary School was selected by Home Depot and the US Army for a $1,000 donation. They were able to donate 3 tables to help start up their STEAM Room at Creston!

IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

In honor of Black History Month, students at the Fine Arts Academy decorated their classroom doors to recognize many inspirational and influential Americans who helped shape our nation. Enjoy the artwork designed by the very creative 4th-8th grade students.

AN ENCHANTED FOREST WINTER FORMAL

On February 5th, Atascadero High ASB class hosted An Enchanted Forest Winter Formal. Over 500 students danced the night away in the open air silos at the Mid State Fairgrounds. King Max and Queen Renee were crowned amid cheers from the crowd. These amazing seniors were nominated by the clubs they belong to and then voted by the AHS student body.

ENGINEERING WEEK AT SAN BENITO

Fourth Graders at San Benito Elementary School welcomed the Cal Poly Women Engineers. Their students learned about the Engineering process by designing, building, testing and redesigning paper rockets. Students enthusiastically participated and are inspired to continue these engineer practices.

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.

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.

PARENTS AS PARTNERS

The San Luis Obispo SELPA Community Advisory Committee in partnership with Parents Helping Parents is hosting a free virtual parent training presented by Carlo Rossi, Independent Child Advocate.

Parents as Partners: Developing a Student Profile for the IEP Process

March 9th 5:00-7:00 pm

In this two hour training, parents will develop a "student profile" that they can share with their IEP team. This invaluable tool supports collaborative and cooperative working relationships between parents and school staff. For older students, we emphasize the need for the student to develop his/her own report.

Spanish interpretation is available for parents.

Click on the Flyer's below to register.

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

Week Of Feburary 21st 2021

TEAM BUILDING THROUGH DRUMMING

Scholars of San Benito Road Elementary School, a STEAM-focused institute, were entertained with the talents of Sean Sullivan and his team of drummers of Drum and Perk. Their Team Building Through Drumming assembly taught students about working together to make music. It was such fun for the students to see all of their drumming rhythms and to clap along to make fun music!

MORE EDUCATIONAL FUN AT

SAN BENITO ELEMENTARY!

Families at San Benito Road Elementary School enjoyed a Math Night, learning all about common core, Zearn, and a growth mindset. Families interacted with their students for math chats and tasks that challenged them to work together. Thanks to AUSD's Director of Curriculum, Colleen Madson, for leading the engaging presentation.

ONE COOL EARTH IS AT IT AGAIN!!

PALOMA CREEK

HIGH SCHOOL

"Beautiful beets heading straight from the Paloma Creek garden to the school kitchen. Students at this school get to see the seeds they planted come full circle as mature roots are harvested for nourishing meals!"

"In case you didn't know beets are loaded with benefits to support heart health and brain function and there are so many wonderful ways to enjoy this super food, from savory to sweet."

As expressed by one of the One Cool Earth's Advisor's "Teens at Paloma Creek High School enjoyed garden projects like creating these colorful painted pots. What at first may seem a simple activity, this has offered the teens a much needed outlet. Walking into the classroom, you would have been struck by the quiet concentration as the students were absorbed in this calming activity. And the best part? Once they had completed the project, they have their own garden container they can take home, to brighten their rooms." See more of the wonderful things that One Cool Earth does for our community on their website or Facebook page.

Atascadero

Middle

School

"Looking forward to a garden at Atascadero Middle School! After School Garden Club has been at work constructing the nine garden beds."

San Benito

Students at San Benito Elementary school garden club help care for their garden by weeding the raised beds and adding organic matter to their lovely new compost bin.

REGARDING KINDERGARTEN AND

PRE-KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

OPEN ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

FOR FINE ARTS ACADEMY

ATASCASDERO HIGH SCHOOL'S

CHOIR FUNDRAISER

250 YEARS OF HISTORY IN

MISSION COURTYARD

Is your family looking for something fun and educational to do this weekend? 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

Week of February 14th 2021

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

Read the full article in A-Town Daily News

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

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

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

Week of February 7th 2021

GET FREE AT-HOME COVID-19 TESTS!

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.

If you need a COVID-19 test now, please see other testing resources for free testing locations in your area.

ATASCADERO HIGH SCHOOL

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK!

Clayton Loney continues to be a critical part of our team and program. He is a team leader that is not only vocal but leads by example. He has wrestled for the Hounds all four years in high school and seems to be peaking at the right time of the season. Clayton is a three-sport athlete and also participates in football and track. Read the full article in A-Town Daily News.

100 th DAY OF SCHOOL

CARRISA PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ROBOTICS COMPETITION

Four members of The Fine Arts Robotics Team attended a Vex Robotics competition in Diamond Bar on January 29th. The event was held outside in a parking lot due to COVID. The Monarchs did a great job. There were 24 teams. The Monarchs came in 4th place in the finals. They scored 121 points; which is amazing! Click on the video below to watch a little bit of the action!

GREAT JOB MONARCHS!

DRUM FUN AT CARRISA PLAINS AND CRESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

REGARDING KINDERGARTEN AND

PRE-KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

SUPPORT ATASCADERO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

Support AHS Athletics and buy your Valentine or someone special a bouquet. Bouquets are $30.00 each and quantities are limited so buy yours today. Venmo @AHS_AthleticBoosters or stop by the Athletic Office to pay by cash or check. Pick up will be Friday February 11th, 2022 (times will be released as the date approaches).

ATASCADERO HIGH SCHOOL'S WINTER FORMAL INFORMATION

OPEN ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

FOR FINE ARTS ACADEMY

250 YEARS OF HISTORY IN

MISSION COURTYARD

T.U.P.E.

Tabacco-Use Prevention Education

Talk to your kids about the dangers of vaping

Report an Absence / Request a Permit to Leave Campus

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Week of January 24th 2022

GET FREE AT-HOME COVID-19 TESTS!

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.

ORDER FREE AT-HOME TESTS

If you need a COVID-19 test now, please see other testing resources for free testing locations in your area.

SAN BENITO ELEMENTARY LEARNED ABOUT THINKING MAPS

San Benito families enjoyed learning about Thinking Maps with lead presenter, Colleen Madson. They explored all 8 maps, their cognitive values, and even created their own maps about themselves and their families. They had such a Blast!

ATASCADERO HIGH SCHOOL'S WINTER FORMAL INFORMATION

NEW STATE PARK ADVENTURE PASS

FOR 4TH GRADERS!

California State Parks, the First Partner, and the Natural Resources Agency have teamed up to create the State Park Adventure Pass which is available to all 4th grade students statewide as part of an on going effort to promote the benefits of spending time outdoors. For the entirety of their 4th grade year and the summer, each student and up to three members of their family will have free unlimited access to 19 State Parks including beaches, museums, hiking trails and more! To obtain the pass via email, parents can set up a profile with ReserveCalifornia.com or call (800) 444-7275. Families without access to an email address may obtain a pass in person from a State Parks Pass Sales Office.

Learn More about the Adventure Pass

View List of Participating Parks

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to Corrine Davis, the Athlete of the Week. Click on the picture below to ready the full article in A-Town Daily News.

Week Of January 17th

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK!

Declan is Team Captain, 2nd Year Varsity Starter. He is a dream player for any team and coach. He is humble yet ferocious and determined. He is highly respected by all his teammates and coaching staff and is a great listener which he combines with his own intelligence of the game and continues to work on an improved version of himself continuously. Read the full article in A-Town Daily News.

SAN GABRIEL ELEMENTARY'S FIELD TRIP TO LA PURISIMA MISSION

CRESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS BUILDING LEADERS!

This week students participated in weekly lessons with Might Mason about being a self start, aspiring to future goals and owning their actions. Students are fundraising for our APEX Fun Run on January 19th. If you would like to donate to Creston Elementary School, please go to www.MyApexEvent.com to make a pledge.

ATASCADERO HIGH SCHOOL

POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL GAME

The Powder Puff Game was a success last night. Powder Puff is a longtime AHS tradition. This year, proceeds are going to help reduce costs for Grad Nite.

PALOMA CREEK HIGH SCHOOL'S

AWARD CELEBRATION

Paloma Creek High School held an Awards Celebration today. This student-centered activity occurs every six weeks, and acknowledges learners who have excelled in areas of our graduate profile, and/or have exhibited characteristics that have contributed to their success in our program. Families join us for this celebration and are also recognized for their support of our students. Students who have over 90% attendance and 90% credit accrual earn a Double Double Award. It is a very special event for our school, our students and the community of individuals who help make Paloma Creek High School such a special place to be!

NEW STATE PARK ADVENTURE PASS

FOR 4TH GRADERS!

Learn More about the Adventure Pass

View List of Participating Parks

Week of January 10th 2021

CONGRATULATIONS ATASCASDERO MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM!

Congratulations to the AMS 8th grade Boy’ Basketball Team for their undefeated season and for being the #1 team in SLO County! We are so proud of our boy’s and their coaches for such a successful season.

ATASCADERO HIGH SCHOOL

GREYHOUNDS ARE MAKING SOME NOISE!

Greyhounds are now 9-4 for the season. The Greyhounds Corbin Rossi was named to the tournament All-Star Team.

ATHLETE'S OF THE WEEK!

Noella Breytenbach and Jordyn Bianco led the Greyhounds Girls soccer team to their first victory over the SLO Tigers in over 15 years. Jordyn made a game-saving goal to force the game to overtime. The Greyhounds were forced to play overtime with only 10 players. Led by Noella Breytenbach, the Greyhounds defeated the Tigers on PK’s 4-2, after 2 10 minute overtimes. – Atascadero High School.

NEW STATE PARK ADVENTURE PASS FOR 4TH GRADERS!

Learn More About the Adventure Pass

View the List of Participating Parks

CRESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WELCOMES BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB!

Students enjoy crafts, homework help, and games in this amazing after school program.

WELCOME BACK!!

Week of December 20th 2021

ATASCADERO HIGH SCHOOL'S WATER POLO TEAM WINS CHAMPIONSHIP IN

STATE INTERSCHOLASTIC TOURNAMENT

Our very own Atascadero High School Boys' CIF Champion Water Polo Team recently took home the championship at the California Interscholastic Federation tournament!

The team was honored with a special escort to City Hall where they were recognized by AUSD Board of Trustee Members, County Supervisor Debbie Arnold, City Council members, AHS Principal Andrus, and District Superintendent Butler. Parents joined in the celebration as well.

Click on the the pictured video clip below, to watch a little bit of the action packed game!

GO HOUNDS!!!

ATASCADERO HIGH SCHOOL'S

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK!

Varsity Wrester:Traise earned first place at the Old Dutch Tournament. He was undefeated for the day, 3-0. Read the full article in A-Town Daily News.

CEREAL BOX DRIVE AT SAN BENITO ELEMENTARY WAS A SUCCESS!

Over the past three weeks, nearly 500 scholars at San Benito Elementary School in Atascadero collected 395 boxes of cereal. Today they used those 395 boxes of cereal to model a giant path of dominoes around their campus! After the activity, all 395 boxes were donated to the Season of Hope campaign at Atascadero Fire Department. Students from this STEAM-focused school learned about giving back to our community while understanding how a chain reaction works. Click on the box below to watch their giant domino train, the students reaction is priceless!!

Way to help out our community Bengals!

SANTA ROSA ACADEMY

HOSTED THEIR 2ND ANNUAL

ANGEL TREE GIFT DRIVE OF THE YEAR!

Santa Rosa teachers and PTA hosted their second annual virtual Angel Tree gift drive this year. It was a huge success, benefitting 54 students in the most need. Local businesses, the police department, the post office, teachers, board members, current and former families, and others donated pajamas, sweatshirts, books, toys, sports equipment, and bicycles to meet the wishes of the children. We are thrilled at the success of this event and are grateful to all who made it possible for our students!

HOLIDAY MAGIC AT THE

CHARLES PADDOCK ZOO

The Annual Holiday Magic celebration is back at the Central Coast’s ONLY Zoo! The zookeepers have stepped in as Santa’s Elves to prepare gifts for the animals. Santa will be at the Zoo on Saturday, December 18th to help welcome visitors and deliver gifts to the animals. Plan to come out to join Santa and the staff for some Holiday Magic at the Charles Paddock Zoo to enjoy the festivities! For more information click on the flyer below.

All of the animals made the nice list this year and Santa has become overwhelmed with their wish list; If you are interested in helping Santa with the animal wish list and make sure our critters have an extra special holiday, go to the following link to see the variety of enrichment items the animals enjoy: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UHOCG7DR5SDP?ref_=wl_share.

PROVIDING THE GIFT OF LITERACY!

Free Digital Library Access and Books for All California Students.

CDE Partnership with Renaissance Learning Provides Gift of Literacy this Winter!

Free Digital Library Access and Books for All CA Students—All Downloaded Content in Next Two Months Can Be Retained

As part of State Superintendent Tony Thurmond's literacy initiative, the California Department of Education (CDE) has partnered with Renaissance Learning to ensure that every California student can access thousands of reading resources from December 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022. The myON digital library and news articles in multiple languages can be accessed for free by all pre-K to grade twelve students in California. All books downloaded during the two months are able to be retained and accessed afterwards. Schools are asked to provide the access code to unlock these free resources for students and families.

Please use the Family Letter templates to share this news, login code, and message with families in your school communities:

Family Letter-English
Family Letter-Spanish

TRAIL OF LIGHTS TOUR MAP!

As the holidays approach, Atascadero residents will once again be able to join in the fun of the holiday season with the "Trail of Lights" holiday lighting tour map, offering an opportunity for residents to showcase their beautiful lights from December 6th through December 25th! To get registered, click on the link www.visitatascadero.com/trailoflights