THE RAMBLER - Long Beach Unified School District

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2 Long Beach Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske (5th District) will be the guest speaker at the January 18 PTA meeting. Bring your questions and comments! PTSA Meeting Dates Millikan Cafeteria 6:30 pm * * * January 18 February 15 March 15 April 19 May 17 Classified Edition for School News Classified employees play a critical role in the success of a school. Millikan is blessed to have outstanding and conscientious classified staff members who perform their jobs superbly. Millikan’s front office is a positive and efficient environment thanks to Susan Cuff (Office Supervisor), Mary Lou Hall (School Support Secretary), and Jenny Grippando (Office Assistant). Susan is in her eleventh year, fifth at Millikan, following six years at Poly. She is the mother of Hillary, a teacher at Marshall. About her job, Susan said, “I like being in the front to help parents, students, and teachers. I like people.” Mary Lou Hall is in her third year at Millikan and wears two hats – employee and parent. “This is a perfect fit for my child and me, “stated Mary Lou. Jenny Grippando is in her fifteenth year at Millikan. Both of her children, Amber and Darren, graduated from Millikan and currently work at Ram Hi.. Jenny said, “Every day, I still love coming to work. I enjoy my job.” Marcellous Elder is 6’5” and 306 pounds. As imposing as he appears, he is a very popular CSO (Campus Security Officer) among student and staff at Millikan. He grew up attending Whittier, Lincoln, Twain, Marshall and Poly before moving on to the University of Colorado at Boulder on a football scholarship. The former high school football All American enjoyed his four years at Colorado although it snowed seven months a year. He returned to Long Beach following his college days and has been at Millikan the past nine years. Family is important to Marcellous, the son of Robert and Gwendolyn Elder. Marcellous has two brothers, Mario and Jerell. Jerell was the star point guard PTSA on last year’s Board champion of Millikan Directors basketball team. 2004-2005 Marcellous Elder Marcellous's son, Marcellous, attends Cubberly. Regarding Millikan, Marcellous said, “I look forward to coming to work every day. I enjoy counseling and my friendships. It’s the best staff in the district.” David Swenson is Millikan’s Plant Supervisor, responsible for about fifteen employees including custodians, locker room attendants, the stage technician, pool attendant, and engineer. David attended Millikan, graduating in 1965. His longest LBUSD job stint was at Carver prior to coming to Millikan eighteen years ago when Wendol Murray was principal. David describes his career at Millikan by saying, “Overall, staff and students have been good to me over the years.” PTSA Board of Directors 2006-2007 President....................................... Cathy Korody ..........................961-8241 Program (1st VP) .......................... Elizabeth Nash........................431-6459 Fundraising (2nd VP) .................... Tracey McCrabb .....................420-2208 Membership (3rd VP).................... Cindy Diaz ..............................421-2006 Hospitality (4th VP) ....................... Trish Moyer.............................421-5866 Lisa Noble...............................421-3827 Newsletter (5th VP)....................... Susie Hipp ..............................429-8150 Parliamentarian............................. Shelby McNeil........................594-0229 Historian........................................ Sandra Scott ...........................489-0485 Treasurer ...................................... Teresa McNeil.........................594-0229 Financial Secretary ....................... Rena Berry..............................420-1538 Recording Secretary ..................... Gina Decker............................421-9405 Auditor........................................... Pam Gibbons ..........................421-1608 Corresponding Secretary .............. Devon Nixon-Day....................430-3058 Red Ribbon Week Coordinator ..... Open ....................................... Reflections Chairperson................ Open ....................................... Earthquake Preparedness ............ Open ....................................... T H E R A M B L E R N O V E M B E R , 2 0 0 6
2 0 0 6 , I S S U E 5 Freshman Year - PEACE Academy 3 The 2006-2007 school year marks the first year that the PEACE Academy is a specialized program. The year is off to a great start with a group of intelligent and motivated students! This is also the year that the students will start creating a digital portfolio of their entire four-year experience at Millikan high school. The students are beginning to design a custom power point presentation that includes aspects of academics, arts, extracurricular activities, service learning and personal reflections. The students had a great time creating the template of the portfolio. It was supposed to be a representation of their character and their beliefs. From there, they will be attaching pictures, I-movies, and projects they will collect throughout their time in high school. In the end, they will end up with a beautiful show of so many accomplishments, memories and reflections. Don't you wish that you had one from your high school life? The portfolio can be used for college interviews, internship applications or just a keepsake for years to come. The freshman class is preparing itself for a year full of character building, skill perfecting and an introduction to giving back to a community that has already given to them. As an academy, they will not only learn the standards through rigor and diligence, they will learn to be local and global citizens.! Notes from the Nurse Perhaps you find yourself unsure whether to send your child to school on some mornings. Here are some hints to help you make that decision. We suggest that you keep your child home if he/she has any of the following: !" A fever of over 100. Do your family a favor and buy an inexpensive oral thermometer for your home. Your child should not be in school unless his/her temperature has been normal for at least 24 hours. !" A rash on the body. Get this checked by his/her doctor. !" Has had diarrhea or vomited during the night or in the morning before school. His/her body needs some time to rest and liquids to recover. !" Complains of a persistent headache or stomachache. This could be the start of something more serious. !" Any persistent cough – especially if it produces green or yellow colored sputum. That indicates an infection that will need antibiotics. A coughing student keeps everyone from being able to concentrate. !" Any green or yellow colored discharge from the nose or eyes. This is an indication of a bacterial infection needing antibiotic therapy. Pinkeye presents itself this way. !" Wheezing or breathing problems. This is especially true if your child is an asthmatic. Please call if your child needs an inhaler at school. I will be glad to send the medication for home so he/she can use it or any other medication here. !" Any injury that keeps the child from using his/her arms/legs in the normal manner. Send a note to me for his/her Physical Ed teacher if you think he/she will need to be released from P.E. that day. Your note will cover 3 days. If more is needed, a doctor’s note will be required. The most important thing that you can do to prevent the spread of colds and flu is frequent hand washing, after touching mouth or nose, before meals and after using the restroom. You know your child better than I, but if you have any questions or are in doubt - call. I’m here every day from 7:30 until 3:00 p.m. Pat Erlandson Millikan School Nurse, Extension 4113 Welcome! Millikan High School welcomed twenty-two new certificated staff members to Millikan this year. Alphabetically, they are: !" Shawn Abbate (English) !" Maria Alvarez (Spanish) !" Christine Bradfield (science) !" Jeff Breuklander (PE, basketball, and baseball) !" Irina Christodorescu (science) !" Glen Fisher (history/social science and football) !" Jennifer Goldman (Spanish) !" Jason Hazel (science) !" Karen Harrison (technology) !" Andrea Itson (art and soccer) !" Ron Keester (technology and baseball) !" Farah Mamnoon (science) !" Carrie Manning (English and volleyball) !" Jessica Mullen (counselor) !" Karina Meza (math) !" Lance Thayer (Opportunity class and football) !" Lydia Torres (Spanish) !" Jeremy Touzel (math) !" Megan Fletcher (special education) !" Jennifer Waters (dance) !" Katie Williams (English) !" Terri Young (special education) * bolded teachers attended Millikan as students! Go Rams!
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