DGF Rota MHS
Student Showcase
April 2016
DGF Rota MHS Student Showcase Mohan Vaswani
DGF Rota MHS Vision Statement: We empower all students at DGF Rota MHS to learn to their maximum potential and to become productive, responsible members of a dynamic, global society. All stakeholders are committed to providing a rigorous, standards standards--based curriculum in a nurturing and safe environment.
Principal
DoDEA Mission: The DoDEA Mission is to Educate, Engage, and Empower each student to succeed in a dynamic world world..
Marc Villarreal
We had a successful month in April as we welcomed spring and warmer weather. Congratulations to all of the students who achieved honor roll last quarter. Congratulations to all students who are currently taking AP exams! I applaud your efforts in taking rigorous course work that will benefit you in college. Congratulations to all NHS and NJHS inductees! We look forward to your leadership. As we finish the year, we are not winding down. We need to finish the year strong! The recent band concerts and school musical are a testament to this commitment! Continue to strive for high grades and complete all coursework. Go Admirals! Sincerely, Mohan R. Vaswani Principal, DGF Rota MHS Marc Villarreal Assistant Principal, DGF Rota MHS
Asst. Principal
Dear Parents,
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Inside this issue: Academic Planning Calendar SY 16-17 SY 2016-2017
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Academic Activities
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Achievement
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Fine Arts
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Host Nation
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PTSO
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Upcoming
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Academic Planning: DGF Calendar Improvements for School Year 2016 2016--17 and CCRS Alignment with Stateside Standards
College and Career Readiness Standards
In a strategic shift to better prepare students for life after K-12 education and to smooth the transition from DoDEA to other education agencies for students who migrate in and out of our system, DoDEA has begun the process of implementing College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) in both Math and English Language Arts. In order to support the instructional shifts that are required for successful CCRS implementation, the DGF calendar has been adjusted for School Year 2016 -17 to provide faculty collaboration time during which teachers will co-plan lessons, review student performance and monitor data to support appropriate shifts in practice during the implementation period. DoDEA Headquarters has mandated that every school has time built in the duty day for teachers to discuss
DGF Rota MHS Principal, Mr. Mohan Vaswani, and ES Principal, Mr. Walter Wilhoit, look forward to the changes and the improved calendar for school year 2016-2017.
Professional Learning Team Collaboration
instructional practices, review assessments, design instructional materials, and collaborate with one another. Within the SY 2016-17 calendar, weekly early release days are scheduled to provide appropriate collaboration time to support the use of the new standards. All teachers will collaborate in P rofe ssi onal Learni ng Teams (PLTs) for periods of 75 minutes each Thursday afternoon. Thursday was selected as the optimal day for early release in order to maximize momentum between the collaborative period and classroom time by
giving teachers an opportunity to make adjustments to classroom practice immediately following the early release. Additionally, because several other schools in DoDEA THE VALUE OF COLhave also scheduled their LABORATIVE LEARNcollaboration on Thursday afternoons, ING opportunities are increased for professional growth beyond the walls of our own schools, made possible by a number of technological supports provided by DoDEA.
Dismissal time on Thursdays will be 1345 for the DGF ES and 1400 for the DGF MHS. If you have questions about the early release, please contact the school.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPENDENTS SCHOOLS OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL ROTA DGF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ROTA DGF MIDDLE/ HIGH SCHOOL DGF Complex Calendar, School Year 2016-17 First Semester
(86 Instructional Days, to include Parent-Teacher Conference Days)
2016 Monday , August 29
First QTR and First Semester Begins Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Monday, September 5
Labor Day Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)
Thursday, September 8
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, September 15
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, September 22
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, September 29
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Friday, September 30
Mandatory Annual Trainings Half-day Release for Students (1100 ES & 1115 MHS)
Thursday, October 6
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Monday, October 10
Columbus Day - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)
Wednesday, October 12
ES SAC (School Advisory Committee)
Thursday, October 13
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Wednesday, October 19
MHS SAC (School Advisory Committee)
Thursday, October 20
1st QTR College & Career Readiness Standards Training (No School for Students)
Friday, October 21
No School for Students - Professional Development (CSI)
Thursday, October 27
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, November 3
First QTR Ends/Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Friday, November 4
1st QTR Teacher Record Keeping Day (No School for Students)
Monday, November 7
Begin Second Quarter
Wednesday, November 9
Elementary School Parent Teacher Conferences (MHS in Session)
Thursday, November 10
Parent Teacher Conferences (Both Campuses)
Friday, November 11
Veterans Day - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)
Thursday, November 17
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, November 24
Thanksgiving - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)
Friday, November 25
Thanksgiving Recess (DGF Schools Closed)
Thursday, December 1
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Wednesday, December 7
ES SAC (School Advisory Committee)
Thursday, December 8
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Wednesday, December 14
MHS SAC (School Advisory Committee)
Thursday, December 15
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Monday, December 19
Begin Winter Recess
Monday, December 26
Christmas Day Observed - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)
2017 Monday, January 2
New Year's Day Observed - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)
Tuesday, January 3
Instruction Resumes
Thursday, January 5
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, January 12
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Monday, January 16
Martin Luther King Day - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)
Thursday, January 19
Second QTR and First Semester Ends/Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Friday, January 20
2nd QTR Teacher Record Keeping Day (No School for Students)
Issued May 13, 2016
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPENDENTS SCHOOLS OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL ROTA DGF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ROTA DGF MIDDLE/ HIGH SCHOOL DGF Complex Calendar, School Year 2016-17
Second Semester
(96 Instructional Days to include Parent-Teacher Conference Days)
Monday, January 23
Begin Third QTR and Second Semester
Thursday, January 26
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Wednesday, February 1
ES SAC (School Advisory Committee)
Thursday, February 2
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Monday, February 6
No School for Students - Professional Development (CSI)
Tuesday, February 7
2nd QTR College & Career Readiness Standards Training (No School for Students)
Wednesday, February 8
3rd QTR College & Career Readiness Standards Training (No School for Students)
Wednesday, February 8
MHS SAC (School Advisory Committee)
Thursday, February 9
Regular School Day - No Early Release
Thursday, February 16
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Monday, February 20
Presidents' Day - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)
Thursday, February 23
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, March 2
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, March 9
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Monday, March 13-17
Terranova Testing (Grades 3-8)
Thursday, March 16
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Monday, March 20-24
Terranova Testing Make Up Week (Grades 3-8)
Thursday, March 23
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, March 30
Third Quarter Ends/Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Friday, March 31
3rd QTR Teacher Record Keeping Day (No School for Students)
Monday, April 3
Begin Spring Recess
Monday, April 10
Instruction Resumes - Begin Fourth Quarter
Wednesday, April 12
ES SAC (School Advisory Committee)
Thursday, April 13
4th QTR College & Career Readiness Standards Training (No School for Students)
Friday, April 14
Parent Teacher Conferences (Both Campuses)
Wednesday, April 19
MHS SAC (School Advisory Committee)
Thursday, April 20
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, April 27
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, May 4
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, May 11
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, May 18
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, May 25
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Monday, May 29
Memorial Day - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)
Thursday, Jun 1
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, Jun 8
Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)
Thursday, June 15
Fourth Quarter and Second Semester Ends/Half-day Release for Students (1100 ES & 1115 MHS)
Friday, June 16
4th QTR Teacher Record Keeping Day (No School for Students)
School Year 2016-2017
Instructional days: 182
Issued May 13, 2016
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Academic Activities: Rota Science Symposium Sixth and seventh grade students presented 60 original science research projects in the Rota Science Symposium, May 12th, in the MHS gym. The primary goal of the science research program is to promote original research and experimentation in the sciences and to recognize students for their outstanding achievement. It is hoped that students are encourage to continue their interest and participation in the sciences and perhaps make careers in sciences. Many thanks to the volunteer judges, parent volunteers and supporters!
Left: Kaitlin Simon, 7th grade, is discussing her project with a judge. Presenters develop higher-order thinking skills and integrate learning across disciplines through the process of scientific inquiry, preparing a scientific presentation, and delivering a presentation All of these skills will benefit them in their pursuits.
Above: Jessica Scoppa, 6th grade, is discussing her project with a judge. The volunteer judges complete the experience and help presenters gain self-confidence.
In the photo at the left are the Best-of-Show winners. From the left are 6th grade student Chance Stelzig, 3rd place, 7th grade student Jonah Umayam, 1st Place, and 7th grade student THE VALUE OF COLCameron Rivera, 2nd Place.
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Above: Gabe Lopez in front of his presentation board. Students were guided in development of their ideas for research and in presentation expectations.
Students learn a tremendous amount of science in the process, and they get to meet judges who share their interests in science. Sixth grade students Owen Bond, left, and Carlos Lindo are being interviewed in the Best-of-Show session by a group of judges.
The students all did well! Congratulations!
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Academic Activities: Art Club and 6th Grade Students Experience Seville
Wednesday, April 7, 90 DGF Rota MHS students and 18 chaperones traveled to Seville. One chaperone commented, “That was one of the best field trips I have ever taken!” The tour group included the 6th grade class and the members of the Art Club. Students were fascinated by the visit to Italica, and found the Contemporary Art Museum mind-boggling! The group divided into two groups at the Parque Santa Maria between the Archaeological and Decorative Museums. Art, History, and Language Arts lessons filled a packet that students used to guide their learning experience on this fun, educational trip! Thank you chaperones Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Leonard, Mrs. Diaz, Mrs. Aderhold, Mrs. Arroyo, Mrs. Cobello, Mrs. England, Mr. Vaswani, Mrs. Dignan, Mrs. Owins, Mr. and Mrs.OF Scoppa, THE VALUE COLMrs. Stelzig, Mrs. Gentry, Mrs. Wilson, and Dr. Himmler for going with us on this great field trip!
LABORATIVE LEARNThank you especially to Linda White for planning an enjoyable and educational trip! ING
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Achievement:: Middle School 3rd Quarter Awards Assembly The Middle School 3rd Quarter Assembly was Monday May 2nd at 2:00 in the gym.
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Achievement:: Middle School Honor Roll Quarter Three Grade 6 A/B Honor Roll A Honor Roll
Christian Arroyo Jasmine Esquivel
Owen Bond Gregory Desir Keith Gentry
Jade Fisher Kaitlyn Folkers Marielle Lei Francisco Julia Gromadzki
Carlos Lindo Amelia Orgill
Kiyoshi Hall Elek Harmon
Gonzalo Rojas
Marley Hasselbring
Madelyn Vaswani
Marcus Hill
Kyle Wilson
Nya John Daniel Krum Julianna Medero Nyman Diego Melendez Soares Henneh Morrissey Daniel Racedo Manuel Rodriguez Calderon Jessica Scoppa Gabriel Sprools Chance Stelzig
GO ADMIRALS!
Nathan Turner Katarina Villanueva
Congratulations to each of these students!
Jenna Zapf
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Achievement:: Middle School Honor Roll Quarter Three Grade 7
A Honor Roll
A/B Honor Roll
Peyton Allen
Emma Babb
Aden Durkovich
Hunter Cornell
Gracie Guy
Erin Davis
Cameron Heisler
Ian Marque Francisco
Joshua Holmes
Zamir Ingram
Alania James
Kevin Inman
Allison Kiefer
Amari John Gaberial Lopez
Jordan Kilday
Caleb Martin
Dennis Kukharev Campbell Lamb
Breanna McKnight Krescent Peters
Cameron Rivera Arana Starks
Kaitlin Simon Giovanny Villavicencio
Jonah Umayam Joshua Wagner Christopher Ware Juliana Wiley
Congratulations to each of these students!
Olivia Woods
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Achievement:: Middle School Honor Roll Quarter Three Grade 8 A/B Honor Roll A Honor Roll Zachary Aderhold Luis Amador
Emma Bond
Danielle Baker
Nicole Coronado
Julian Barnes
Carmen Desir
Quentin Bellasse
Madelyn Gallo
Kara Blake Armoni Blount
Lucille Ingram
Chase Bolton
Sarah Lopez
Gabriel Bowman
Tatiana Manning
Alexander Bozwell Jordan Cookerly
Liam Stanton
Andrew Dannels
Secilya Williams
Ashley Folkers
Ethan Wilson
Wyatt Irby Tyler Lacroix Carson Lewis Ryan Luna Rady Martinez Savannah Matteson Alejandro Rojas Danilo Tandingan Kalindi Vaswani
Congratulations to each of these students!
Kena Wells Madison Zapf
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Achievement:: High School Honor Roll Quarter Three Grade 9
Principal’s Honor Roll 4.0 Honor Roll
Honors 3.0-3.49 Honor Roll
Natalia Barber
Jasmine Garrison Takemi Kian Izabella McCloskey Roel Rosalez Madelynn Scoppa Christin Smith Abigail Colbert Samuel Gallardo Madelynn Bright Hunter Gunther Gavin Vasquez Victoria Dittlinger Samantha Rogers Angel Chavez-Saiz Andrew Delgadillo Yafred Fernandez-Rodriguez Lena Nyilas Natyeli Roman Lorien Kendall DeMeritt Chasity Galliher Alea Lizardo Giovanni Molina Mila Vella
Graison Conn Elizabeth Lamb Tia Savarese Molly Wilhoit
High Honors 3.5-3.99 Honor Roll Lavonta' Chester Bree Dignan Carlos Mobley Paula Torres Alex Washa Alejandro Diaz Ethan McCraney Roselyn Perches Alberto Rodriguez Colon Austin Curtice
Congratulations to each of these students!
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Achievement:: High School Honor Roll Quarter Three Grade 10 Principal’s Honor Roll with Distinction Higher than 4.0 Sarah Mcgonagle
High Honors 3.5-3.99 Honor Roll Zachary Heisler Olsen Durkovich Grant Gentry Dawson Miller Ian Delcastillo Presley Peters Carolina Cabassa-Guimaraes
Principal’s Honor Roll 4.0 Honor Roll Julieta Brogan Anthony Bulanadi Gabriella Crist Vaquera
Honors 3.0-3.49 Honor Roll Tania Graham Carmen Tellez Joseph Perches Emily Coronado Kendra Tandingan Aliah Gipaya Ashlyn Martin Aiddyn Morrissey
Laniya Chester Mikayla Eversole Nathaniel Rosalez Nadya Sterling Paweena U-Pumpruek Victoria Amador D'Angelo Gallardo Annabelle Hicks
Congratulations to each of these students!
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Achievement:: High School Honor Roll Quarter Three Grade 11 Principal’s Honor Roll with Distinction
Principal’s Honor Roll 4.0 Honor Roll
Higher than 4.0 Ryan Fry Shakia Mobley Carley Rodebush Haley Yuska Andrew Beyer-Lucena Daniel Contreras Lauren Nyilas
Jake Anderson Madison Sutherlin Julia Torres
High Honors
Honors
3.5-3.99 Honor Roll
3.0-3.49 Honor Roll
Andrew Bradshaw
Timothy Broderick Nicolle Perez Ophelia Vella Gabriel Vasquez Brennen Wells Brigit Bigelow Jack Gallardo
Ashley Miller Andres Torres Lopez Jashaun Garrison Fred Cookerly David Hughes Nathan Roldan—Castillo
Congratulations to each of these students!
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Achievement:: High School Honor Roll Quarter Three Grade 12 Principal’s Honor Roll with Distinction Higher than 4.0 Janae Curtice Kiera Moore Emily Quan Robert Rivera Lydia Antonio-Vila Vivian Killian Shana Edouard
High Honors 3.5-3.99 Honor Roll Andrew Flemming Lamontra Chester Ayla Muller Yohei Sparks Isabel Innes
Principal’s Honor Roll 4.0 Honor Roll Sierra Matteson Talia Pekari Brianna South
Honors 3.0-3.49 Honor Roll Luis Fuertes Taylor House Raymond Rodriguez Isabelle Ligon Jose Luna Aimee Cora
Makayla Boyce Shaina Templin Kyle Broderick Christopher Jordan Michael Washa Congratulations to each of these students!
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Achievement: National Junior Honor Society
Sixteen outstanding students in grades 6 6--9 were selected to join the DGF Rota MHS Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). The induction ceremony took place Tuesday, April 26th, in the MPB. President Natalia Barber presided over the ceremony and Mrs. Josephine Andrews was the guest speaker. DGF faculty members Darin Robinson and Kathleen Tierney are the sponsors of the Rota Chapter of NJHS, an honor society based upon Scholarship, Leadership, Character, Citizenship and Service. 1.
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Photos. 1. Inductee Ryan Luna being tapped by NJROTC Cadet Hand. 2. NJHS officers are from left Historian Bree Dignan, Vice Vice--President Anna Antonio Antonio--Vila, President Natalia Barber, Secretary Tia Savarese, and Treasurer Elizabeth Lamb. 3. Tia Savarese lights the candle for "Character". The blue and white pillar candles represent not only the colors of NJHS, but also the pillars of the society. 4. At a small reception in the MPB following the ceremony, Mrs. Chris Kaldahl and Mrs. Walter Wilhoit served five cakes each representing one of the pillars of the NJHS. White roses, the flowers of the Society, decorated the MPB. 5. The inductees recited the NJHS pledge. Front row from left Cameron Heisler, Peyton Allen, Madelyn Vaswani, Amelia Orgill, and Owen Bond. Second row from left Madelyn Gallo, Emma Bond, Vida White and Jordan Kilday. Third row from left Liam Stanton, Savannah Matteson, Ryan Luna, and Clare Hannon. Back row from left Alex Washa, Carlos Mobley and Ethan Wilson.
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Teacher Appreciation Day: Friday, May 6th Breakfast at DGF The teachers enjoyed the lovely breakfast prepared for them the morning of Friday May 6th by the principal's family. Mr. Vaswani poured juices and served breakfast burritos accompanied by fresh fruit. Thank you so much Mr. Vaswani and family!
Mexican Lunch for the Teachers The teachers enjoyed the lovely Mexican lunch provided by the parents! SAC president Emilia Torres organized a lunch and again Mrs. Bill Brogan decorated the library for the 2nd year honoring the DGF Rota MHS teachers. The teachers feasted on tacos, dip, chips, rice, and beans. Thank you, Parents!
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Fine Arts: Vivian Killian Art Exhibition by Linda White An art exhibition showcasing the work of Senior Vivian Killian commenced at the El Puerto restaurant El Arriate in April. The show was a culmination of works produced for the AP Studio Art Drawing portfolio. Vivian's works in tempera investigate corvids, ravens and crows, and their relationship with the world. Her pieces delve into common fears and desires shared by the human race; things humans think about, whereas animals do not. Exploring symbolism and associations with the black birds , the works are thought provoking and entertaining. Said Ms. Kilian, "Crows are known to be extremely smart creatures and as a result are commonly viewed as symbols for wisdom. These black birds are also looked down upon for their association with death." The art pieces progressed from portraits of objects to a portrayal of ideas surrounding wisdom and death, alluding to nature's true character. Opening night was well attended by friends, colleagues, and mentors who viewed the works with admiration. After graduating this spring from DGF Rota Middle High School, Vivian plans to attend Portland State University in Portland, Oregon to study technology, arts, and culture.
Bathroom Selfie, tempera, Vivian Killian
Metamorphosis, tempera, Vivian Killian Viewing the show at El Arriate Photos by Linda White
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Fine Arts: Malaga Trip by Linda White In April, 18 high school students hopped on a bus with Spanish teacher Maribel Bastidas and Art teacher Linda White to explore the historic city of Malaga on the Costa del Sol. Said Katelyn Rogers, “Honestly, an amazing experience. I’m really glad I was able to go.” After situating in the bunk/hostel accommodations, the first stop was a visit to the Casa Natal, the birthplace of Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso. Some of Picasso’s drawings brought up a conversation about Franco’s dictatorship and the bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War preluding WWII. The afternoon was spent at the Museo de Vidrio y Cristal (Glass and Crystal Museum) where students made their own art pieces with liquid dyes or candle holders. The evening’s surprise was a teambuilding mental exercise: breaking out of a locked room at The X Door within 60 minutes. The experience was so rewarding, student groups returned to apply their creative, thinking caps and pattern recognition skills a second time. Communication and working together were key components to successfully breaking codes, riddles, and enigmas. “It was an exhilarating experience filled with adventure, culture and meeting new friends,” said Senior Shana Edouard. The next morning began with a leisurely walk through the Roman Forum, a hike up the fortress Alcazaba, and a stroll through street art to the Contemporary Museo. Said Vivian Killian, Senior, “I loved visiting the contemporary museum...because I left feeling refreshed and inspired.”
Street Art and Contemporary Museum
Parque Amazonia
Street Art walk
Horseshoe gates at the Alcazaba
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Fine Arts: Malaga Trip cont. Evenings were spent on the red carpet, as the plazas and calles were paved with red carpets for the Malaga Film Festival. “I enjoyed talking to the Spaniards and seeing Malaga come alive at night,” said Caleb Tuson. An afternoon visit to the Museum Pompidou exposed students to the confusing realm of contemporary art, and interactive exhibits about Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, kept students engaged and entertained. At the museum, the students themselves were part of the art exhibit exhibit---as --as they entered, real real--time recordings projected art viewers in the museum. This raised questions of how we view art, what makes something art, and how art is valued. “The exhibitions in the contemporary museum and the Pompidou left me a changed person,” reported Shaina Templin, Senior. The last day included a trip to Nerja, where a guided tour took the group back in time millions of years at the Nerja Caves. Balance, skill, and strength were tested at the final destination Parque Amazonia in Marbella. After climbing and flying on zip lines, the group returned with memories and real real--time learning forged through the great events and experiences.
Making art at the Glass and Crystal Museum Photos by Linda White
On the red carpet for the Malaga Film Festival
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Fine Arts : Aladdin Jr. Lights Up the MPB Stage!
Aladdin came to the DGF stage in the MPB May 4th. The first performance was before a packed house as the middle and high school thespians entertained us during the advisory/seminar period! Superintendent Mr. Kent Worford attended the play. Friends and families then were entertained by the musical at 6:30pm that same night. Then, Friday May 6th, the elementary students loved the beautiful Princess Jasmine (Vida White), cheered for Aladdin (Ethan McCraney), were entertained by the Genie (Presley Peters), and despised the sinister Jafar (Byron Rios) who with his parrot Iago (Kayla Dietrick) almost stole the show! This was the first musical ever performed at DGF and was superbly coordinated by Jerri Mitchell, the show’s director.
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Host Nation
by Maribel Bastidas
DGF Rota M/HS celebrated Feria Day in conjunction with the DGF Rota ES April 28th, 2016. Students were encouraged to dress up in their feria dresses. After learning the steps for two months, a group of International Club members danced Sevillanas at lunch time. On that same day, young ambassadors from DGF's International Club gave a presentation to a group of Sophomores from a high school in Sevilla comparing the Spanish and American school systems. After a session of questions and answers, students led the group around campus. In one of the stops of the tour, the cafeteria, the Spanish visitors danced Sevillanas with DGF students that were celebrating Feria Day the same day.
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PTSO: The Parent Teacher Student Organization is officially here! As this amazing school year is coming to a close, another amazing thing has happened - we have a PTSO! The goal of the PTSO is to support non non--athletic activities at DGF such as Band, Science Symposium, Musicals, Honor Societies, Arts, and many more wonderful programs that are important to education! Please, become a member! The first official meeting is Tuesday, May 17th at 3:30 in the DGF MHS Library. Please, contact
[email protected]
for more information.
Thank you to the members of SAC and president Emilia Torres for making PTSO an agenda item this year until the organization was officially formed. A special thank you to Amber Richardson, our School Liaison Officer, who led the committee to carefully research and write the PTSO by by--laws. Thank you to Principal Mr. Mohan Vaswani for your commitment to the formation of the PTSO. Thank you to Mrs. Cabassa for first bringing the idea of PTSO to the SAC three years ago! The PTSO will help us do all we want to do for all of our students. Thank you for your support!
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May 30
Memorial Day No School
June 16
Middle School Semester 2 Awards Assembly & 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 0900 MPB