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Hundreds of students and their families joined the Bon View staff for an evening of food, fun, and learning on Oct. 28. as they hosted their annual family barbecue.
One of the goals for Ontario school's staff and families is to build the home-to-school partnership, and to grow more opportunities for families to participate at school, said Bon View's new Principal, Kristie Marino.
The barbecue was just that kind of event, as families and staff members enjoyed their meals and participated in crafts, games, face-painting, prizes, and raffles, too.
The first 100 students arriving at the barbecue received a free book of their choice. A disc jockey was on-hand to play music and facilitate the festivities.
When asked what his favorite part of the evening was, third-grader Ruben Luna replied, "The games were the best. I won a goldfish in the Ping Pong toss!"
There were several community members and businesses that participated as well.
The Ontario Police and Fire Departments were there along with the talking-squad car and fire engine for students to explore.
McGruff the Crime-Fighting Dog even made an appearance. The city provided their Rec-Mobile with crafts for families. Other participants included the 'Dug Out', Boy Scouts, Red Brick Pizza, McDonalds, and the school's 'Think Together' program.
Committee chairperson and third-grader teacher Shawnna Kitchen was very happy with the evening.
"The annual Bon View Elementary School BBQ is a great opportunity for teachers and staff to connect with our students and their families," she said. "Many local businesses donated their time and resources to participate as well. Every year it's so exciting to see the smiles spread out across our campus for a fun family night out!"
The Ontario-Montclair School District will hold a special board workshop for the purpose of receiving update on district programs.
The board and superintendent will discuss the districts disaster preparedness update, grade level configuration and recommendation made to the board about a surplus piece of property.
The meeting will be from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday<NO1>(11/6)<NO> at Central Elementary School, 415 E. G. St., Ontario.
The regular scheduled board meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the same location.
Juan De La Cruz maybe well on his way to getting a star on the Walk of Fame.
The 18-year-old Montclair resident was one of 18 talented California teens who were awarded the first Herb Albert Scholarship for Emerging Young Artists scholarship.
The scholarships were awarded in six categories: animation and film/video, creative writing, dance, music, theater and visual arts.
De La Cruz, also a freshman at Cal Poly Pomona, received a $40,000 scholarship in the category of theater.
The scholarship program is in partnership with the California State Summer School for the Arts, or InnerSpark, to nurture and recognize young, quality artists.
Innerspark provides a four-week summer arts program to 10,508 talented high school students for more than two decades.
Lesly Duarte is turning her life around at Valley View High School.
The senior came to the continuation school from Rancho Cucamonga High School, where she wasn't passing her classes and didn't have any positive influences.
Now she has above average grades, is very well spoken, has aspirations to becoming a preschool teacher and then coming back to Valley View to teach.
Lesly was acknowledged by the Chaffey Joint Union High School District at their board meeting, Tuesday night, for her ability to overcome adversity and to persevere.
The nationwide celebration of afterschool programs Light On After School is back.
The Montclair Community Center will be one of more than 7,500 sites across the nation sending the message that after school programs are the key to children's success.
Principals, teachers, city members, community members, family and friends are welcome to join in the city's ninth annual Lights On After School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at 5111 Benito St., Montclair.
The program will consist of a half hour ceremony and cultual exhibition, slide shows, perfrming arts and refreshments.
The event is open to all.
In a recent study, an expenditure of $10,038 over grades one through nine in after school programs benefits society (including taxpayer, victims of crime and individual participants) in a monetary value of $79,484 to $119,427.
In other words, an at-risk child who becomes a career criminal costs society up to $1.7 million over his or her lifetime compared to an at-risk child who is enrolled in an after school program who benefits by society returning $8.92 to $12.90 for each dollar invested.
Join the Ontario -Montclair School District as they present the Keystone Academy Magnet Program at Vina Danks Middle School.
Vina Danks will host the sixth through eighth grade Middle School Magnet program. Students enrolled in this magnet program will participate in an enriched curricular program that binds challenging academics with social awareness.
Students will participate in an integrated course of study where design technology, inquiry based learning, critical thinking skills, world languages and an experiential visual and performing arts curriculum will prepare students for an accelerated transition to high school.
A ribbon cutting ceremony and kick-off barbecue will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 18 at 1020 N. Vine St., Ontario.
The event is for Keystone Academy students, their families, and invited guests please RSVP with Regina Alemida, magnet coordinator, (909) 983-2691.
The College Funding Strategies office of Ontario will host a free community workshop on Sept. 30 to teach parents of tenth-, eleventh- and twelfth-graders about the opportunities available to help them finance their children's college education.
The workshop will take parents through the intricacies of college funding systems from FAFSA applications to a discussion of all the major grants and loans.
The workshop open to the public and begins at 7 p.m. at the Upland High School's library meeting room, 565 W. 11th Str., Upland.
Attendees are invited to reserve their seats by calling (888) 445-3156.
Your Votes Count!
Montclair Plaza hosts UR Votes Count, where teens get a chance to voice their opinions on important nationwide issues as well as their choice for the next president of the United States.
The Plaza welcomes teens 18 years and older to the Main Entrance Lower Level from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 5060 E. Montclair Plaza Lane, Montclair.
This is every teen's chance to voice their opinion in the 2008 election. Teen will have a chance to vote on issues such as the environment, national security and the economy.
The participation also give them entry in a national sweepstakes and a chance to receive instant giveaways and prizes.
Each voter receives an instant prize and one lucky winner will receive a $100 Discover gift card.
At the end of the six week Your Votes Count tour, three ballots will be chosen to win a grand prize of a $5,000 shopping spree, a back to school entertainment package or a fall wardrobe package.
The College Funding Strategies office of Ontario will host a free community workshop on Sept. 30 to teach parents of tenth-, eleventh- and twelfth-graders about the opportunities available to help them finance their children's college education.
The workshop will take parents through the intricacies of college funding systems from FAFSA applications to a discussion of all the major grants and loans.
The workshop open to the public and begins at 7 p.m. at the Upland High School's library meeting room, 565 W. 11th Str., Upland.
Attendees are invited to reserve their seats by calling (888) 445-3156.
So you think you can dance?
Show off your moves at the Welcome Back Dance Friday night.
Don't have a date? Who cares! Party it up with your friends.
Don't have friends? Well here's a chance to find some!
Don't want friends? Entertain yourself by doing the robot!
Either way, have fun and be safe high schoolers!
