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Inside The Spectrum: Cover Story Photo Shoot T his month’s cover photo shoot was arranged by telephone correspondence between Spectrum Publisher Corrin Steve Penna Rankin and our cover subject, Paula Uccelli. After rescheduling twice due to weather and the holidays, the shoot was planned for Thursday, Dec. 27, at 2 p.m. at 1 Uccelli Blvd., which is better known as Pete’s Harbor. Penna arrived 6 368-2660 at the shoot first and, while waiting, did some computer work via his mobile phone. Cover photographer James Kaspar showed up about 15 minutes later, and he and Penna 5 joined Uccelli in her offices. The three, who have known each other for years through community events and organizations they have supported, 0 started off by taking photographs in the offices, located next to the now-vacated Waterfront Restaurant. After finishing up there, they headed out into the harbor area and walked to the entrance to the property, where the cover shot was taken. 234 Marshall Street #100 There was a lot of activity going on around the property due to residents and tenants leaving and workers helping out on various projects. Redwood The shoot City, was CA to portray 94063 a “moving on” theme and, in the process, became reflective of the property, the history of the site and Uccelli herself. The entire shoot took only about a half-hour. The Spectrum Magazine salutes Se Habla Paula Uccelli Español not only for her CAbusiness Insurance accomplishments Lic. #1842835 but also for recognizing her hometown roots and giving so much back to the community that gave her and her late husband, Pete, the opportunity to be successful on so many levels. She is moving on to a new phase in her life but not moving on from the community she will always call home in one way or another. Many residents and visitors alike feel a sense of security knowing that she will still be concerned with our community’s quality of life. Congratulations, Paula, and best wishes on your new path. We hope it always brings you back home! Never late for the Theatre when you eat at Little India. All You Can Eat Lunch Mon - Fri 11am - 2pm Regular $9.95 Vegetarian $7.95 All You Can Eat Dinner Mon - Sat 5 - 9pm Regular $12.95 Vegetarian $10.95 Little India Restaurant 917 Main St., Redwood City 650-361-8737 • www.littleindiacuisine.com Donate Your Vehicle 650-363-2423 10 % off with your Parking Valadation! • Catering • In-House Parties Available • Takeout Proceeds support Kainos Home & Training Center Providing quality residential, vocational and support services to developmentally disabled adults, enabling them to become active, contributing members of the community. Maximum Tax Deductions – We handle paperwork 6 5 0 368-2660 Corrin Rankin 234 Marshall Street #100 • Redwood City, CA 94063 Se Habla Español CA Insurance Lic. #1842835 Painting, moving, gardening or construction needs? Hire a Reliable Worker through the A non profit organization Call: (650) 339-2794 Or go to: www.mionline.org All wages go directly to workers www.SpectrumMagazine.net
RCSD Corner: News From the Redwood City School District Dear Redwood City Community, As 2012 draws to a close, I want to take the opportunity to thank the Redwood City community for your strong support of our schools. So many of you volunteer at our schools, donate money to the Redwood City Education Foundation and support initiatives that bring more resources to our students. We are celebrating great gains in academic achievement in the last few years. Students, parents, teachers, school staff, our local partners and supportive community members all played a role in making these gains possible! We have weathered several difficult years, but I am feeling optimistic about the future. Measure W was approved by local voters last spring and will bring about $1.5 million directly to our schools to be spent on voterapproved priorities. The board recently approved Measure W expenditures approved by each school’s site council. Schools are spending money to hire reading teachers, expand school library hours, fund hands-on science activities, purchase library books and purchase iPads to be used for small group instruction, among other things. The Measure W Citizen’s Advisory Committee, appointed by the school board in October, will provide oversight to ensure that moneys raised under this measure are spent only for the purposes described in this measure. • Roy Cloud was awarded $10,000 as part of the NFL PLAY 60 contest. Several Roy Cloud parents applied for this grant, and Roy Cloud was the school selected for the honor! 49ers offensive guard Alex Boone visited Roy Cloud School to present the check and inspire students with a talk about the importance of fitness and exercise. The district will also receive $10,000 to spend on health and wellness as part of the PLAY 60 Award. • Giants catcher Hector Sanchez visited Kennedy Middle School. Giants catcher Hector Sanchez and radio announcer Erwin Higueros visited Kennedy Middle School students to talk about teamwork, perseverance and the importance of health and fitness. This visit was a result of our partnership with the Sequoia Health & Wellness Center. • Roosevelt School won a visit from San Jose Earthquakes player Shea Salinas and the team mascot. Shea held an assembly and talked to students about health and fitness and demonstrated soccer moves for them. • A number of RCSD students won awards in the Redwood City Water Conservation Poster Contest. We are proud of Ryan B., Kelsey E. and Mia A. at Roosevelt; Louise H. at North Star Academy; and Kiara R. and Dara C. at Henry Ford. Sincerely, Jan Christensen Superintendent Superintendent Christensen and 49ers player Alex Boone celebrate with Roy Cloud students that the school won the NFL PLAY 60 contest The 2012–13 school year is off to a great start, with a lot to celebrate: • Redwood City School District made the largest gain in API scores since 2003. The district’s API score increased 24 points, with Kennedy Middle School up 81 points and Roosevelt School up 62 points. Redwood City School District students showed the highest academic gains in nine years according to data released by the California Department of Education in October. The district’s Academic Performance Index (API) growth score is now 789, up 131 points over its 2002 base score of 658 — the first districtwide score recorded for the district. • Roosevelt sixth-grade teacher Sarah Coyle was named 2013 San Mateo County Teacher of the Year for elementary schools. • North Star Academy was honored at a National Blue Ribbon Award ceremony in Washington, D.C. Blue Ribbon North Star Academy Principal Leslie Crane, former Principal Wendy Kelly and fourth-grade teacher Karen Gaffney accepted a National Blue Ribbon Award at a ceremony on Nov. 13 in Washington, D.C., hosted by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan for the winners. The award honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or for their progress toward significantly improving student academic achievement levels. The schools — 264 public and 50 private — are among more than 7,000 that have received the coveted award over the past 30 years. The Spectrum 5
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