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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: ADENTRO DEL FOYETO:
What is SMART and the
SMART Community?
Que es SMART y la Comunidad
SMART?
Who are the SMART Honor
Roll students?
Quienes son los Estudiantes en la
lista de Honor?
How well do you know the
SMART Staff? Check out the
Staff Bios.
Conocen a los maestros de
SMART? Revisen nuestras biografi-
as.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Calendario de Eventos
Athletic Calander
Calendario de deportes
2013-2014
VOLUME II; ISSUE I
Before it even opened its doors in
October 2006, Arleta High School
was designed with one vision in
mind: to challenge every student to
attain academic and personal success
through a rigorous and relevant cur-
riculum that is supported by positive
relationships.
As one of Arleta High School’s small
learning communities, S.M.A.R.T.
shares in this same vision.
S.M.A.R.T. stands for Science, Math
and Related Technology. SMART
was created to familiarize our stu-
dents in theses areas and encourage
them to pursue careers found in these
fields.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS 2013 CALENDARIO DE EVENTOS 2013
14200 Van Nuys Blvd.
Arleta, CA. 91331
S.M.A.R.T. Newsletter Arleta High School Home of the Mustangs
S.M.A.R.T.
SCIENCE, MATH & RELATED TECHNOLOGY
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Science, Math and Related Technology small
learning community is to empower students with academically relevant
skills to collaboratively process in-formation in a technology based
world to meet the demands of the
21st century.
Antes que abriera sus puertas en Octubre
2006, La secundaria Arleta fue diseňada con una vision en mente: de aventujar
cada estudiante a obtener lo maximo academico y personal por parte del cur-
riculum rigoroso y relevante apoyado
por relaciones positivas.
Como una de las communidades pe-
quenas de Arleta, S.M.A.R.T. comparte
esta misma vision.
Phone: 818-686-4100
Fax: 818-890-1040
Website: www.arletahigh.net
Principal:
Sandra Gephart
S.M.A.R.T. significa Ciencia,
Matematica, y Tecnologia Rela-cionada S.M.A.R.T. fue creada para familiarizar a nuestros estu-
diantes en estas areas y promover
las carreras en estas areas.
NUESTRA MISION
La mission de la pequena comuni-dad S.M.A.R.T. es de darle poder
a nuestros estudiantes con estrategi-as academicas y relevantes y que procesen colectivamente infor-
macion en un mundo basado en tecnologia y asi alcanzar las
demandas del siglo 21.
October 11 Mester 1 Ends
October 14 Mester 2 Begins
October 16 PSAT; Senior Class Picture
October 18 Homecoming (vs. North Hollywood)
October 29 PHBAO Parent Conferences
November 5 and 6 CAHSEE 11 and 12 grade Make-up
November 11 Veteran’s Day Holiday
November 25 –29 Thanksgiving Day Holiday School Closed All
Week
December 16-20 Final Exam Week No Activities.
PAGE 2 VOLUME II; ISSUE I
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE S.M.A.R.T. STAFF?
QUE BIEN CONOCEN A LOS MAESTROS DE S.M.A.R.T.?
Sandra Gephart School Principal Email: [email protected]
Educational Background: BA, American University; MAT, Simmons College; CSUN
Interest or Hobbies: Reading, Cooking, gardening
Unique Fact: I lived and taught in Tokyo, Japan.
Casey Browne Classes/Dept.: Smart Assistant Principal
Email:[email protected]
Educational Background: B.S. Kinesiology/ CSUN, MBA Educational Administra-tion/ CSUDH Interest or Hobbies: Sports, racquetball, Huge Denver Broncos fan
Unique Fact About you: I ride unicycles (both 3ft and 6ft)
Maria Arredondo Classes/Department: English/ESL Email: [email protected] Educational Background: CSUN B.A. in Spanish/CSULA Masters TESL Interest or Hobbies: hiking, bike riding, reading and photography Unique Fact: Toured 13 countries in 12 years
Lloyd George Berriman Classes/Dept.: Math
Email:[email protected]; [email protected]
Educational Background: A.A. History, B.A. Math, CLAD, M.A. Administration Interest or Hobbies: Coaching Youth, Math Puzzles Unique Fact About you: Sir David Lloyd-George, Prime Minister of England during WWI, is a cousin who I am named after. Math Knight was a nickname given by
Marcos. Patty Inaba Classes/Department: Geometry Email: [email protected] Educational Background: CSUN with B.S. Mathematics Hobbies: Tennis and Reality TV Unique Fact: I have finished four 1/2 Marathons
Marcos. Ceballos Classes/Department: English Email: [email protected] Educational Background: English Major (Eng.Credential with Bio Science Supple-mental) Hobbies: kayaking, swimming, hiking, cycling, foreign languages (Italian/French Unique Fact: three time marathon runner, two time 50 mile cycling tour and 1 0f 9 children
Martha Chavez Classes/Department: Smart Secretary Email: [email protected] Interest or Hobbies: Music, Sports, and Hiking Unique Fact: Loves to sing and play the guitar
Mina Chung Classes/Department: Counselor Email: [email protected] Educational Background: B.A. Human Development, Minor in Teacher Ed CSUN, M.S. Counseling Interest or Hobbies: “Foodie” Unique Fact: Born in Korea, came to the U.S. in 2nd grade and former ESL student.
Olga Magana Classes/Department: Algebra2AB and Math Email: [email protected] Educational Background: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with concentration in Math Interest or Hobbies: Scrapbooking; spend time with family Unique Fact: I was born in a restroom, mom had me on her own.
Eric Diaz Classes/Department: ESL Email: [email protected] Educational Background: B.A. in Creative Writing and Masters in Administration Interest or Hobbies: Reading all topics that are rewarding Unique Fact: I was the 1992 High School League MVP in baseball.
Maria Dorbritz Classes/Department: Science Email: [email protected] Educational Background: B.A. Science/ Head of translations dept. for English and German; B.A. in Translations University of Heidelberg, Germany Interest or Hobbies: Languages and Science Fairs Unique Fact: Likes to dress up
Mr. Edge Classes/Dept.: Physics, Chemistry and Astonomy
Email: [email protected]
Educational Background: B.A.Chemistry, Whittier College
Interests or Hobbies: Swimming, Triathlons, and Model Airplanes
Unique Fact: I lived in Europe for 8 years.
Jonathan Garcia Classes/Department: Algebra 2/Geometry/Mathematics
Email: [email protected]
Educational Background: M.S. Math, B.S. Math
Interest or Hobbies: Playing piano and volleyball
Unique Fact: I am an only child and I skipped 2 grade levels in elementary.
Erika Guijarro Classes/Dept: P.E. Girls’s Basketball and Softball
Email: [email protected]
Educational Background: B.A. Hope College Physical Education & Psychology
Interests or Hobbies: Sports and watching movies
Unique Fact : I play for the USA Korfball team
Menerva Guiwa Classes/Dept.: Science
Email: [email protected]
Educational Background: BS Botany/Special EdCredential
Interests or Hobbies: Oil painting and singing
Unique Fact: Born and raised in the Pearl of the Orient.
Coach Kelley Classes/Department: Physical Education/Varsity Football
Email: [email protected]
Educational Background: CSUN Kinesiology, Physical Education
Interest or Hobbies: Coaching Football, Enjoying the outdoors
Unique Fact: I was in Dr. Calvo’s first graduating class as principal at Sylmar High
School
Laura Mageary Classes/Dept.: English/Special Ed.
Email: [email protected]
Educational Background/Degrees: Bachelors’- Deaf Studies, Masters-Special Ed.
Interest or Hobbies: Walking, swimming, reading, hanging out and enjoying time
with my family.
Unique Fact: Baking is my specialty.
James Magee Classes/Dept.: Dean of Discipline
Email: [email protected]
Educational Background/Degrees: B.A../Masters
Interests or Hobbies: Coaching football, mountain biking
Unique Fact: I had curly hair.
Franklin Montiel Classes/Department: Dean of Discipline
Email: [email protected]
Educational Background: A.A. Liberal Arts, Valley College, B.A. Sociology, UCLA,
Masters in Education, CSUN
Interest or Hobbies: Sports, Music and Reading
Unique Fact: Born in El Salvador
David Sousani Classes/Dept.: History
Email: [email protected]
Educational Background/Degrees: B.A. Social Science/ Cal State L.A. Interest or Hobbies: Cycling, hockey, video games.
Unique Fact about You: My wife and I share the same birthday and year.
Veronica Stambolis Classes/Dept.: English Email: [email protected] Educational Background: B.A. Communication Arts and Theatre/M.A.T. English Interests or Hobbies: reading, writing, theater and music Unique Fact: I lived in Germany for two years as a teenager.
Maria Ogdoc Classes/Dept: Algebra/(Math Department) Email: [email protected] Educational Background: B.B. Architecture, Masters: ED. Special Ed. Interest or Hobbies: Baking, Swimming Unique Fact: I have 6 kids, who are my treasures.
Back to School Night
Parents, thank you for joining us for Back to School night. 961 visits were recorded by SMaRT classrooms. This shows the involve-ment and the quest for excellence is shared by our students and their parents. We hope the Student-led Conferences opened new avenues of discourse between parents and their students.
Latino Art Beat Los angeles Student Art Exhibit and Recognition
Thursday, October 3, 2013
LAUSD Beyond the Bell Branch Latino Art Beat
The Latino Art Beat Los Angeles Student Art Exhibit and Recognition that took place on Thursday, October 3, 2013 nominated four of our Arleta High School students. The theme of the competition was called” What Hispanic Heritage and Culture Means to Me!” .The name of our four students were: Alejandra Rosales, Christian Sanchez, Liliana Crespo, and Monique A. Basulto.
Christian Sanchez, one of our four students was nominated 1st place winner.El Distrito Escolar de Los Angeles tuvo una exhibicion de arte el dia jueves, octubre 3, 2013 y cuatro de nuestros estudiantes fueron sobresalientes. El tema de la competicion de arte se llamo: Que es ser Latino y que es para mi , mi cultura!. Los nombres de los estudiantes son: Alejandra Rosales, Christian Sanchez, Liliana Crespo, y Monique A. Basulto. Christian Sanchez obtuvo el primer lugar en la competicion de arte.
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE S.M.A.R.T. STAFF?
QUE BIEN CONOCEN A LA FACULTAD DE S.M.A.R.T.? VOLUME II; ISSUE I
PAGE 3
Celia Vasquez Classes/Dept.: Algebra (Math Department) Email: [email protected] Educational Background/Degrees: Latin American Studies and Political Science from UCSD Interests or Hobbies: walking, salsa dancing, baking and taking classes
Unique Fact: Love to travel in Latin America
Yolanda Vazquez Classes/Dept.: Spanish Email; YXV2308lausd.net Educational Background/Degrees: Masters in Education/Masters in Spanish Interests or Hobbies: Poetry, reading bike riding, reading religious literature books
Unique Fact: Love reading and going to Universal Studios/the zoo
Beth Winningham Classes/Dept.: College Counselor Email: [email protected] Educational Background: Cal Poly SLO—Liberal Studies, CSUN—English Degree, CLU-Masters in Counseling Interests or Hobbies: Baking, Reading and Visiting the Central California Coast Unique Fact: I have 4 children in Universities this year!
London Woodfin Classes/Dept.: Social Studies Email: [email protected] Educational Background: UCLA - B.A. History, CSUN Teaching Credential Interests or Hobbies: Sports Unique Fact : Played in the 1994 Rose Bowl.
Jun Wu Classes/Dept.: Biology / Chemistry Email: [email protected] Educational Background: Ph.D from State University of New York at Buffalo Interests or Hobbies: reading and yoga Unique Fact: Always like to learn something new.
A Collection of Students Science Projects
Human Body Request Posters (A, B)
Acid or Base? (C)
Chromatography (D)
Mole Project (E, F)
A
F
E
D C
B
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VOLUME II; ISSUE I
ARLETA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Egg Drop Project
This Project took place Turing the current spring semestre.
In this Project, the advisory students Guild a container to
hold a single grade A henos egg that will enable that egg to
survive a 30 foot fall onto a cement floor.
Este proyecto se llevo acabo en el semestre de primavera.
En este proyecto los alumnos de la clase de orientación vo-
cacional construyeron un recipiente para meter un huevo de
gallina grado A, este recipiente ayudo al huevo a sobrevivir
una caída hacia un piso de cemento desde una altura de 30
Cesar E. Chavez
To honor Cesar E. Chavez, students in the Foreign Lan-
guage Departments, together with the school’s community,
designed posters, PowerPoint lessons, and created visuals.
They shared knowledge of Cesar Chavez through a visual
representation and wrote essays about the heroic figure.
Three of Mr. Martinez students were nominated with honor
awards. Their names were: Alejandra Rosales which won
f1st. place winner. 2nd Place Award was Lily Crespo, 3rd
Place Award was Victoria Guerrero.
El department de language extrangero, junto con la comuni-
dad trabajaron unidos con la comunidad de San Fernando
para honrar a Cesar E. Chavez. La estudiante que obtuvo el
primer premio de arte de la clase del Sr. Martinez fue
Alejandra Rosales. El Segundo lugar lo obtuvo Lili Crespo
y el tercero Victoria Guerrero de la clase de la preparatoria.
Bridge Building Contest
During the fall semestre, SMART held a bridge building
contest by advisories. This contest took approximately two
weeks. Each advisory built 2-4 Bridges using onlly popsi-
cles and glue. The winner of the contest was Ms. Guiwa’s
Advisory! Second place, which was a three way tie, went to
Mr. Berriman’s Advisory. Ms. Celia Vasquez’s Advisory,
and Ms. Guijaro’s Advisory.
Durante el semestre de Otono , SMART tuvo un concurso
de construccion de puentes entre las classes de orientacion
vocacional. El concurso duro aproximadamente dos sema-
nas. Cada clase de orientación vocacional construyo de 2 a
4 puentes usando solamente palitos de paletas y pegamen-
to.Cada clase de orientación vocacional le entrego su puen-
te al Senor Edge. Luego el Senor Edge les hizo la prueba a
cada puente usando pesas. Los ganadores del concurso fue-
ron los alumnos de la clase de la Señora Guiriva. En se-
gundo lugar empataron las clases de la maestra Celia Vaz-
quez, La señora Guijaro, y el señor Berriman.
Latino Art Beat Los angeles Student Art Exhibit and Recognition
Thursday, October 3, 2013