<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Oxnard School District – Amigos805.com</title> <atom:link href="https://amigos805.com/tag/oxnard-school-district/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://amigos805.com</link> <description>Information for and about the vibrant Latino community in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties 805 region</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2020 22:09:48 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <item> <title>Registrations for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten happening at OSD for the 2020-2021 school year</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/registrations-for-transitional-kindergarten-and-kindergarten-happening-at-osd-for-the-2020-2021-school-year/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:00:15 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oxnard School District]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=48678</guid> <description><![CDATA[OXNARD — The Oxnard School District is accepting student registrations for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year between January 21, 2020 and March 6, 2020. Kindergarten students must be five years old by September 1, 2020. Transitional Kindergarten…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/registrations-for-transitional-kindergarten-and-kindergarten-happening-at-osd-for-the-2020-2021-school-year/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.oxnardsd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-36416 size-full" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Oxnard-School-District.jpg" alt="" width="130" height="135" /></a>OXNARD</strong> — The Oxnard School District is accepting student registrations for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year between January 21, 2020 and March 6, 2020. Kindergarten students must be five years old by September 1, 2020. Transitional Kindergarten students must turn five years old between September 2, 2020 and December 2, 2020.</p> <p>Enrollment packets are available for pick up at all OSD school sites as well as at the Oxnard School District’s Enrollment Center located at 925 South A Street in Oxnard. The Center is open from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Enrollment packets will only be accepted at the Enrollment Center and not at the school sites.</p> <p>Families will be notified of school assignment by May 29, 2020. If there are more students than there is space at the school of residence, random selection will be used to identify students to be overflowed to another school within the Oxnard School District.</p> <p>For detailed information regarding registration requirements and more information, please visit <a href="http://www.oxnardsd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.oxnardsd.org</a> or call the OSD Enrollment Center at (805) 385-1515.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Oxnard School District recognized by state PBIS Coalition</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/oxnard-school-district-recognized-by-state-pbis-coalition/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:00:13 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Government]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oxnard School District]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=47290</guid> <description><![CDATA[OXNARD — The Oxnard School District is committed to ensuring the social-emotional well-being of every student that attends our schools. Over past five years, OSD has been committed to implementing a robust Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program so that staff…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/oxnard-school-district-recognized-by-state-pbis-coalition/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_47291" style="width: 660px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Brekke.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-47291" class="wp-image-47291" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Brekke-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="650" height="488" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Brekke-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Brekke-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Brekke-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Brekke-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Brekke-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Brekke-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-47291" class="wp-caption-text">Norman Brekke School. Courtesy photos.</p></div> <p><strong>OXNARD</strong> — The Oxnard School District is committed to ensuring the social-emotional well-being of every student that attends our schools. Over past five years, OSD has been committed to implementing a robust Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program so that staff and students are equipped to address the many challenges they face in a safe, nurturing and rigorous learning environment.</p> <p>Five schools in the Oxnard School District have received state recognition from PBIS for adopting a proactive approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students in the school to achieve social, emotional and academic success.</p> <p>Rose Avenue School and Norman Brekke School received Platinum Level Recognition and Ramona School, Driffill School, and RJ Frank Middle School received the Silver Level Recognition. There are four levels of PBIS recognition: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Schools need to reach seven areas of recognition criteria to apply for the awards. The level of recognition schools receive is contingent upon the level of achievement in those areas.</p> <p>PBIS and CHAMPS (Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation, Success) are used to create positive school environments with proactive strategies for defining, teaching, and supporting appropriate student behaviors.</p> <p>“The hard-working teams at Rose, Brekke, Ramona, Driffill, and Frank schools have been working diligently regarding the implementation of PBIS at their school sites,” said Karling Aguilera-Fort, Superintendent of the Oxnard School District. “The three schools at the Silver Level are continuing to pursue the next level of recognition during this current school year while the two schools at the Platinum Level are committed to maintaining their top-tiered status.”</p> <p>The California PBIS Coalition will recognize all five schools during their annual awards conference held in Sacramento on October 29, 2019.</p> <p> </p> <div id="attachment_47295" style="width: 660px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Driffill.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-47295" class="wp-image-47295" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Driffill-1024x513.jpg" alt="" width="650" height="325" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Driffill-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Driffill-300x150.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Driffill-768x385.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Driffill-560x280.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Driffill-260x130.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Driffill-160x80.jpg 160w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-47295" class="wp-caption-text">Driffill School</p></div> <div id="attachment_47294" style="width: 660px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_1230.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-47294" class="wp-image-47294" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_1230-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="650" height="488" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_1230-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_1230-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_1230-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_1230-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_1230-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_1230-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-47294" class="wp-caption-text">Rose Avenue School.</p></div> <div id="attachment_47293" style="width: 660px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Ramona-School.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-47293" class="wp-image-47293" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Ramona-School-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="650" height="433" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Ramona-School-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Ramona-School-300x200.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Ramona-School-768x512.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Ramona-School-560x373.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Ramona-School-260x173.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Ramona-School-160x107.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-47293" class="wp-caption-text">Ramona School</p></div> <div id="attachment_47292" style="width: 660px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RJFrank-School.jpeg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-47292" class="wp-image-47292" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RJFrank-School-1024x647.jpeg" alt="" width="650" height="411" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RJFrank-School-1024x647.jpeg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RJFrank-School-300x190.jpeg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RJFrank-School-768x486.jpeg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RJFrank-School-560x354.jpeg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RJFrank-School-260x164.jpeg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RJFrank-School-160x101.jpeg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-47292" class="wp-caption-text">RJ Frank Middle School</p></div> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Community Input Needed Regarding Next Oxnard School District Superintendent</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/community-input-needed-regarding-next-oxnard-school-district-superintendent/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2019 14:00:43 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oxnard School District]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=43921</guid> <description><![CDATA[OXNARD — The Board of Trustees of the Oxnard School District is in the process of conducting a search for the purposes of hiring the District’s next Superintendent. Dr. Cesar Morales, Superintendent of the Oxnard School District, has accepted the position of…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/community-input-needed-regarding-next-oxnard-school-district-superintendent/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.oxnardsd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-37770 size-full" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Oxnard-School-District.png" alt="" width="242" height="218" /></a>OXNARD</strong> — The Board of Trustees of the <a href="http://www.oxnardsd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oxnard School District</a> is in the process of conducting a search for the purposes of hiring the District’s next Superintendent. Dr. Cesar Morales, Superintendent of the Oxnard School District, has accepted the position of Associate Superintendent with the Ventura County Office of Education and will start on July 1, 2019.</p> <p>The executive search firm Leadership Associates was selected to advise the Board in the search process. On Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 4 p.m., there will be an Open Forum to gather input from the community. This meeting will take place</p> <p>at the Oxnard School District’s Board Room located at 1051 South A Street in Oxnard.</p> <p>Leadership Associates will also facilitate several sessions with various groups within and outside of the Oxnard School District community to receive input about the desired qualities and characteristics of the next Superintendent. This input will be a valuable contribution to the recruitment and selection process.</p> <p>Interested members of the community are also asked to participate in the input process by completing an online survey available in both English and Spanish. Leadership Associates developed an online survey to collect input from all stakeholders about the desired characteristics of the next Superintendent. To take the survey, please visit <a href="http://www.oxnardsd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.oxnardsd.org</a>. <strong>The survey is available now until Friday, April 26, 2019. </strong></p> <p><strong> For questions, please contact Leadership Associates at (</strong>805) 364-2775<strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>About the Oxnard School District:</strong> The Oxnard School District, located in Oxnard, California, educates approximately 16,800 students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grade at twenty-one schools. Our mission is to ensure a culturally diverse education for each student in a safe, healthy and supportive environment that prepares students for college and career opportunities.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Elm Street School in Oxnard receives ‘Seal of Excellence’ from the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE)</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/elm-street-school-in-oxnard-receives-seal-of-excellence-from-the-california-association-for-bilingual-education-cabe/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2019 17:00:56 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2019 Seal of Excellence Award from the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Elm Street School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oxnard School District]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=43586</guid> <description><![CDATA[OXNARD — Elm Street School in the Oxnard School District was only one of two schools in California to receive the 2019 Seal of Excellence Award from the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE). This award honors exemplary bilingual education…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/elm-street-school-in-oxnard-receives-seal-of-excellence-from-the-california-association-for-bilingual-education-cabe/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_43587" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-43587" class="wp-image-43587 size-full" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/image003.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="193" /><p id="caption-attachment-43587" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photos.</p></div> <p><strong>OXNARD</strong> — Elm Street School in the Oxnard School District was only one of two schools in California to receive the 2019 Seal of Excellence Award from the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE). This award honors exemplary bilingual education programs throughout the state and schools in particular that have established effective programs for their English Learners.</p> <p>“At Elm, we realize that the school belongs to the community and its charge is to include, educate, and serve the community at large,” said Leticia Ramos, principal of Elm Street School.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-43588 size-full" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/image005.jpg" alt="" width="286" height="191" />“This is a tremendous accomplishment for Elm. It is representation of success. The Seal of Excellence affirms acknowledgment of Elm faculty and students for the arduous, dedicated, and transformational work in the teaching and learning as evidenced by our student outcomes. This success is a collective effort of all stakeholders. The Elm Street School community has much to be proud of and much to celebrate. Elm is word and deed, and we will continue delivering,” said Ramos.</p> <p>The award was presented to Elm Street School at the CABE Conference held on March 22, 2019 in Long Beach, Calif.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-43589 size-full" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/image004.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="192" />“I am extremely overjoyed to congratulate Dr. Leticia Ramos and the Elm School staff for their hard work and perseverance in making their dual language program top notch in the state of California,” said Dr. Marlene Batista, Director of English Learner Services for the Oxnard School District. “As I stated last year, Juan Soria School would be the first of many schools to receive this prestigious award from CABE and Elm Street School has proved me right. Our work will not stop until every dual language school in the Oxnard School District is recognized with this award!”</p> <p>The CABE 2019 Seal of Excellence Award is one of the highest awards the organization has to recognize schools for their vision of biliteracy, their commitment towards educational excellence for all students, and their focus on providing students with the skills they will need to be successful in the 21st Century.</p> <p>“Congratulations on receiving the CABE 2019 Seal of Excellence Award,” said Jan Gustafson-Corea, CEO of CABE, regarding the honor. “CABE is proud and motivated by the work you do each day to provide your students and school community with the highest caliber of education along with a strong vision for biliteracy.”</p> <p>In order for a school to receive the CABE Seal of Excellence Award, certain rigorous criteria must be met by providing the following:</p> <ul> <li>Substantial evidence of the bilingual language proficiency (English and other language) and academic achievement for students in the program</li> <li>A description of the comprehensive and enriched instructional program that includes English Language Development, primary language instruction, and specially designed academic instruction in English and how it provides continuous and coherent services for all grade levels</li> <li>A description of the professional development plan for certificated staff and how staff use effective, research-based instructional strategies</li> <li>A description, with examples, of how the comprehensive curriculum for English Learners is aligned to the standards at all grade levels</li> <li>An effective school-home-community collaboration that empowers parents to become active participants in their children’s education</li> </ul> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>March 9 — Oxnard School District to hold New Elm Street School Grand Opening Celebration</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/march-9-oxnard-school-district-to-hold-new-elm-street-school-grand-opening-celebration/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 17:51:08 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Elm Street School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oxnard School District]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=43057</guid> <description><![CDATA[OXNARD — After extensive planning, design, construction work, and support from the community, the Oxnard School District proudly announces the grand opening of the new Elm Street School! On Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 10 a.m. – noon, the District will…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/march-9-oxnard-school-district-to-hold-new-elm-street-school-grand-opening-celebration/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_43058" style="width: 610px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Courtesy-photo.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-43058" class="wp-image-43058" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Courtesy-photo.png" alt="" width="600" height="174" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Courtesy-photo.png 885w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Courtesy-photo-300x87.png 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Courtesy-photo-768x222.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-43058" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photo</p></div> <p><strong>OXNARD</strong> — After extensive planning, design, construction work, and support from the community, the Oxnard School District proudly announces the grand opening of the new Elm Street School!</p> <p><strong> </strong>On Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 10 a.m. – noon, the District will hold a grand opening ceremony celebrating the completion of the new Elm Street School located at 450 East Elm Street, Oxnard, CA 93033. Members of the community are encouraged to attend the ceremony to celebrate this milestone made possible through local support.</p> <p><strong> </strong>The new Elm Street School replaces the original aging buildings with new permanent classrooms providing an entirely new, state of the art campus to serve Kindergarten through 5<sup>th</sup>grades. Up to 600 students are in spaces designed to maximize 21<sup>st</sup>century teaching and learning approaches. The project includes a two-story classroom wing, kindergarten classrooms, and multipurpose, library, and administration facilities.</p> <p>The school is designed to support 360-degree learning environments with floor-to-ceiling whiteboards allowing any surface to be written upon to help spark creativity and critical thinking. Multiple high-definition monitors also allows for educational content to be wirelessly broadcasted and shared instantly from hand-held computing devices.</p> <p>Modern support facilities include a multipurpose building with a commercial kitchen, serving/presentation space designed to accommodate presentations and performances as well as the serving of meals and sporting events. The administration building includes a library/media center with interactive break-out spaces, as well as maker’s rooms for additional learning opportunities, a dedicated parent multi-use room, lobby and offices / workrooms.</p> <p>Demolition of the original school is underway to make way for the site’s future play fields which are anticipated to be completed by June 2019.</p> <p>Financing for the new school is made possible through the District’s Master Construct and Implementation Program that includes local voter support</p> <p>“Our ability to replace this aging school with completely new facilities supports our efforts to provide 21<sup>st</sup>century educational space to Elm students and staff,” said Superintendent Dr. Cesar Morales. “On behalf of our students, teachers, and staff, I would like to thank the Oxnard community for continuing to support our local schools.”</p> <p>Elm Elementary is the third school in the Oxnard School District to undergo reconstruction joining Harrington School that opened in 2016 and Lemonwood School that completed construction of its new two-story classroom building and gym/multipurpose room in 2018. Lemonwood School will open its new kindergarten and administration buildings later this year.</p> <p>The Oxnard School District currently educates approximately 16,133 students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grades at its 21 schools. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.oxnardsd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.oxnardsd.org</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Registrations for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten happening at OSD for the 2019-2020 school year</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/registrations-for-transitional-kindergarten-and-kindergarten-happening-at-osd-for-the-2019-2020-school-year/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 19:00:56 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oxnard School District]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=42159</guid> <description><![CDATA[OXNARD — The Oxnard School District is accepting student registrations for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year between January 22, 2019 and February 28, 2019. Kindergarten students must be five years old by September 1, 2019. Transitional Kindergarten…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/registrations-for-transitional-kindergarten-and-kindergarten-happening-at-osd-for-the-2019-2020-school-year/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.oxnardsd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-37770 size-full" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Oxnard-School-District.png" alt="" width="242" height="218" /></a>OXNARD</strong> — The <a href="http://www.oxnardsd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oxnard School District</a> is accepting student registrations for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year between January 22, 2019 and February 28, 2019. Kindergarten students must be five years old by September 1, 2019. Transitional Kindergarten students must turn five years old between September 2, 2019 and December 2, 2019.</p> <p>Enrollment packets are available for pick up at all OSD school sites as well as at the Oxnard School District’s Enrollment Center located at 925 South A Street in Oxnard. The Center is open from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Enrollment packets will only be accepted at the Enrollment Center and not at the school sites.</p> <p>Families will be notified of school assignment by May 31, 2019. If there are more students than there is space at the school of residence, random selection will be used to identify students to be overflowed to another school within the Oxnard School District.</p> <p>For detailed information regarding registration requirements and more information, please visit <a href="http://www.oxnardsd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.oxnardsd.org</a> or call the OSD Enrollment Center at (805) 385-1515.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Rose Avenue School in Oxnard Awarded State Medal</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/rose-avenue-school-in-oxnard-awarded-state-medal/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2018 18:00:03 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oxnard School District]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rose Avenue School in Oxnard]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=39606</guid> <description><![CDATA[OXNARD — The Silver Level Recognition Medal was awarded to Rose Avenue School in Oxnard by the California Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Coalition for adopting a proactive approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/rose-avenue-school-in-oxnard-awarded-state-medal/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="https://www.oxnardsd.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-36416 size-full" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Oxnard-School-District.jpg" alt="" width="130" height="135" /></a>OXNARD</strong> — The Silver Level Recognition Medal was awarded to Rose Avenue School in Oxnard by the California Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Coalition for adopting a proactive approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students in the school to achieve social, emotional and academic success.</p> <p>“The Rose Avenue team has been working arduously in the implementation of PBIS/CHAMPS (Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation, and Success) and will continue to pursue the next level of recognition during this school year,” said Pablo Ordaz, Principal of Rose Avenue School.</p> <p>PBIS is used to create positive school environments with proactive strategies for defining, teaching, and supporting appropriate student behaviors.</p> <p>Mr. Ordaz said the school was given the Bronze Level Recognition Award last year and that this year’s higher-level award was made possible with the support of Mr. Chris Ridge, Director of Pupil Services, for the <a href="https://www.oxnardsd.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oxnard School District</a>.</p> <p>“He supported us through the external evaluation and implementation of PBIS/CHAMPS as well as the Ventura County Office of Education,” Ordaz said.</p> <p>Rose Avenue School will be acknowledged for the award at the third annual California PBIS Coalition Conference in Sacramento on September 26, 2018.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Sept. 22 — School community invited to ‘Strengthening Our Families’ event in Oxnard</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/sept-22-school-community-invited-to-strengthening-our-families-event-in-oxnard/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2018 17:38:34 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oxnard School District]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Strengthening Our Families]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=39442</guid> <description><![CDATA[OXNARD — The Oxnard School District’s 7th annual “Strengthening Our Families” conference will take place on Saturday, September 22 from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at R.J. Frank Middle School, 701 North Juanita Avenue in Oxnard. The event will include activities…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/sept-22-school-community-invited-to-strengthening-our-families-event-in-oxnard/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Sept.-22.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-39443" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Sept.-22-789x1024.png" alt="" width="350" height="454" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Sept.-22-789x1024.png 789w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Sept.-22-231x300.png 231w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Sept.-22-768x996.png 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Sept.-22.png 864w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a>OXNARD</strong> — The Oxnard School District’s 7<sup>th</sup> annual “Strengthening Our Families” conference will take place on Saturday, September 22 from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at R.J. Frank Middle School, 701 North Juanita Avenue in Oxnard. The event will include activities for students and families.</p> <p>“This event is a wonderful opportunity for our families to get connected to the important resources that are available to benefit everyone,” said Chris Ridge, Director of Pupil Services, for the Oxnard School District. “We expect this event to be bigger and better than last year’s event and we welcome everyone to attend.”</p> <p>The conference will be organized into different themes that are of interest to attendees. The sessions will include empowering youth and parents, pathways to college, positive parenting, family safety, self-care, and more. There will also be a community fair. Free childcare is available for children ages 5-12 years old. There will be translation available in English, Spanish and Mixteco.</p> <p><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/22-de-septiembre.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-39445" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/22-de-septiembre-789x1024.png" alt="" width="350" height="454" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/22-de-septiembre-789x1024.png 789w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/22-de-septiembre-231x300.png 231w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/22-de-septiembre-768x996.png 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/22-de-septiembre.png 861w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a>Attendance is free and lunch is included for children and adults. Registration information is available at all school sites. For more information, contact Jennie Peraza at (805) 385-1501, 2161.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Oxnard School District Assistant Superintendent of Ed Services set to retire</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/oxnard-school-district-assistant-superintendent-of-ed-services-set-to-retire/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 18:00:05 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oxnard School District]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Robin Freeman]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=38072</guid> <description><![CDATA[OXNARD — After 42 years of dedicated service in education, Ms. Robin Freeman, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services at the Oxnard School District, will retire on June 29, 2018. Ms. Freeman has served as the Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services and…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/oxnard-school-district-assistant-superintendent-of-ed-services-set-to-retire/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_38073" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-38073" class="wp-image-38073 size-medium" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_3386-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_3386-300x200.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_3386-768x512.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_3386-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p id="caption-attachment-38073" class="wp-caption-text">Robin Freeman. Courtesy photo.</p></div> <p><strong>OXNARD</strong> — After 42 years of dedicated service in education, Ms. Robin Freeman, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services at the Oxnard School District, will retire on June 29, 2018. Ms. Freeman has served as the Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services and Chief Academic Officer since July 1, 2015.</p> <p>“I love this job. I could go another 20 years, because I am a life-long learner,” Freeman said when asked about her plan to retire. ”I love teaching and I have never regretted going into teaching.”</p> <p>Ms. Freeman started her teaching career in Maywood, Illinois at the Proviso Township High School District after graduating from the University of Illinois. She later moved to Georgia to teach in Fulton County schools. After almost three years, Ms. Freeman relocated to California to begin teaching for the Hueneme Elementary School District. She was at that school district for 30 years as a teacher, Assistant Principal, a Principal, Senior Director, Assistant Superintendent, Special Programs and Assistant Superintendent Educational Services before leaving to serve as the Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services for the Santa Paula Unified School District for four years.</p> <p>During Ms. Freeman’s years in education, she has seen many changes in education and has experienced a few milestones herself. She was selected Administrator of the Year in 2010 by the Association of California School Administrators and Ms. Freeman visited the White House to accept a National Blue Ribbon School award on behalf of Blackstock Junior High School where she was the Principal.</p> <p>Dr. Cesar Morales, Superintendent of the Oxnard School District, said Ms. Freeman’s technical expertise, experience, and wisdom were valuable on a daily basis as they worked on improving the district’s instructional program and wrap-around support services for students and parents.</p> <p>“Ms. Freeman made incredible contributions to the Oxnard School District while inspiring leaders, educators and staff to be responsive to our students.”</p> <p>A resident of Oxnard, Ms. Freeman shared that she is planning to remain in the community after she retires. Her plans are to travel more and to increase her involvement in the local chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.</p> <p>“I see a lot of needs,” she said. “I want to do equity work surrounding cultural proficiency. I am also passionate about kids learning to read.”</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Oxnard School District holds Robotics Competition</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/oxnard-school-district-holds-robotics-competition/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 19:00:46 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oxnard School District]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Robotics]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=37841</guid> <description><![CDATA[OXNARD — A total of 10 students in grades 3-5 competed in the Oxnard School District’s first-ever District Robotics Competition held on Wednesday, May 30 at Marina West School in Oxnard. Teams from McKinna, Emile Ritchen, Harrington, Christa McAuliffe, and Marina…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/oxnard-school-district-holds-robotics-competition/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_37842" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ritchen-3.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-37842" class="wp-image-37842" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ritchen-3-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="233" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ritchen-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ritchen-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ritchen-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ritchen-3.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-37842" class="wp-caption-text">Abigail London and Mariah Lopez, students from Marina West School, were awarded first place in OSD’s first District Robotics Competition. (In the center is Raymond Ibay, one of the coordinators of the District Robotics Competition). Courtesy photos.</p></div> <p><strong>OXNARD</strong> — A total of 10 students in grades 3-5 competed in the Oxnard School District’s first-ever District Robotics Competition held on Wednesday, May 30 at Marina West School in Oxnard.</p> <p>Teams from McKinna, Emile Ritchen, Harrington, Christa McAuliffe, and Marina West schools participated in the competition that challenged students to develop coding for their own “Dash” team robot to maneuver through designated areas on an obstacle course designed on a grid mat that included a ball and a set of bowling pins.</p> <p>“To me the competition is exciting as well as a really good opportunity for students to code robotics,” said Raymond Ibay, one of the coordinators of the event as well as a site technician at Marina West School. “This competition is a good platform for the students to move on to coding in middle school.”</p> <div id="attachment_37844" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ritchen-2.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-37844" class="wp-image-37844" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ritchen-2-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="233" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ritchen-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ritchen-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ritchen-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ritchen-2.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-37844" class="wp-caption-text">Vivienne Nuñez, a student at Emilie Ritchen School, does coding for her “Dash” robot.</p></div> <p>Each team had two opportunities to finish the obstacle course that was randomly assigned to them. On the first round, teams had 20 minutes to set up their coding and on the second round, the teams had 10 minutes to revise their coding with hopes of getting their “Dash” to the finish line. All teams were scored using a points system.</p> <p>Abigail London and Mariah Lopez, students from Marina West School, were awarded first place and students Isabella Wedemeyer and Vivienne Nuñez the from Emilie Ritchen School were awarded second place.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Oxnard School District announces Summer Nutrition Program offered at select locations</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/oxnard-school-district-announces-summer-nutrition-program-offered-at-select-locations/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2018 17:00:03 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Food]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oxnard School District]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Summer Nutrition Program]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=37769</guid> <description><![CDATA[OXNARD — The Oxnard School District’s Child Nutrition Services department will offer a Summer Nutrition program at five school sites and three community beginning on Monday, July 2, 2018 and ending on Friday, July 27, 2018. Studies show that children are…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/oxnard-school-district-announces-summer-nutrition-program-offered-at-select-locations/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Oxnard-School-District.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-37770" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Oxnard-School-District.png" alt="" width="242" height="218" /></a>OXNARD</strong> — The <a href="https://www.oxnardsd.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oxnard School District</a>’s Child Nutrition Services department will offer a Summer Nutrition program at five school sites and three community beginning on Monday, July 2, 2018 and ending on Friday, July 27, 2018. Studies show that children are in need of nutritious food even during the summer months and this program is a streamlined approach to help feed hungry children. The Summer Nutrition Program offers anyone in the community ages 1-18 years old the opportunity to enjoy free lunch at the following school and community locations:</p> <ul> <li>Cesar Chavez, 301 North Marquita Street, noon – 12:30 p.m.</li> <li>Driffill School, 910 South E Street, noon – 12:30 p.m.</li> <li>Harrington School, 2501 Gisler Avenue, noon – 12:30 p.m.</li> <li>Juan Soria School, 3101 Dunkirk Avenue, noon -12:30 p.m.</li> <li>Sierra Linda School, 2201 Jasmine Avenue, noon – 12:30 p.m.</li> <li>Villa Madera, 1021 North A Street, noon – 1 p.m.</li> <li>Casa San Juan, 838 W. 5<sup>th</sup> Street, noon – 1 p.m.</li> <li>Oxnard Boys & Girls Club, 1900 W. 5<sup>th</sup> Street, noon – 1 p.m.</li> </ul> <p>Paperwork or identification is not required in order to receive free lunch. The program will run at all school sites Monday through Thursday only and at all community sites Monday through Friday. No lunch will be served on the July 4<sup>th</sup> holiday. For questions, contact CNS at (805) 385-1501.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>OSD Superintendent Recognized as Superhero</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/osd-superintendent-recognized-as-superhero/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2018 17:00:34 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dr. Cesar Morales]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oxnard School District]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=35589</guid> <description><![CDATA[Association of California School Administrators’ Summer Matters Awards OXNARD — Dr. Cesar Morales, Superintendent of the Oxnard School District, is one of three school superintendents honored with the Summer Matters Superhero Award for his efforts to support and expand summer learning programs for…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/osd-superintendent-recognized-as-superhero/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #800000;"><strong><i>Association of California School Administrators’ Summer Matters Awards</i></strong></span></p> <div id="attachment_35591" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Dr.-Cesar-Morales-Superintendent-of-the-Oxnard-School-District.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-35591" class="wp-image-35591" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Dr.-Cesar-Morales-Superintendent-of-the-Oxnard-School-District-683x1024.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="525" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Dr.-Cesar-Morales-Superintendent-of-the-Oxnard-School-District-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Dr.-Cesar-Morales-Superintendent-of-the-Oxnard-School-District-200x300.jpg 200w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Dr.-Cesar-Morales-Superintendent-of-the-Oxnard-School-District-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Dr.-Cesar-Morales-Superintendent-of-the-Oxnard-School-District.jpg 1000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-35591" class="wp-caption-text">Dr. Cesar Morales, Superintendent of the Oxnard School District. Courtesy photo.</p></div> <p><strong>OXNARD</strong> — Dr. Cesar Morales, Superintendent of the Oxnard School District, is one of three school superintendents honored with the <em>Summer Matters Superhero Award</em> for his efforts to support and expand summer learning programs for youth in his district.</p> <p>The Association of California State Administrators (ACSA) awarded the recognition during the Superintendent’s Symposium held at the Monterey Convention Center in Monterey, Calif. on January 25, 2018.</p> <p>“I am very proud to receive this recognition,” Morales said. “This represents so much teamwork with our Educational Services Department leaders and continuous support of our school board to provide the highest quality summer programs for our students.”</p> <p>The <em>Summer Matters Superhero Award</em> was established in 2013 by the Summer Matters campaign that advocates for access to high quality summer learning opportunities for students in California. The award highlights efforts by superintendents to provide quality programs that help children living in low-resource communities avoid the devastating effects of summer learning loss. Awardees are nominated by summer learning stakeholders from throughout the state, and selected by Summer Matters.</p> <p>Morales set aside nearly $1 million to operate a five-week summer learning program to serve students in need. Furthermore, he hired a dedicated coordinator whose job is to develop expanded learning opportunities for youth. Morales also secured a summer feeding program that operated at several Writing and Science Camp locations.</p> <p>“Summer is a time for kids to learn new things, expand their horizons, and discover new talents, skills, and relationships. It’s a time for learning to be fun,” said Jennifer Peck, Co-chair of the Summer Matters campaign and President and CEO of the Partnership for Children and Youth, a nonprofit that works to ensure all children have the learning, health, and social supports they need to succeed in school and life. “School district leaders have the power to make this possible for kids, and we must recognize those who step up to make sure every child has a great summer and bright future,” added Peck.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Bilingual report — Feb. 8 — Oxnard School District to present ‘Kindergarten & Transitional Kindergarten Parent information Night’</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/bilingual-report-oxnard-school-district-to-present-kindergarten-transitional-kindergarten-parent-information-night-feb-5-8-and-dual-language-parent-informational-meeting-feb/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2018 14:52:14 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Educación]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[En español]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oxnard School District]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=35549</guid> <description><![CDATA[OXNARD — Oxnard School District to present “Kindergarten & Transitional Kindergarten Parent information Night” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at Cesar Chavez School, 301 N. Marquita St., Oxnard. Click on flyers for more information.        …<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/bilingual-report-oxnard-school-district-to-present-kindergarten-transitional-kindergarten-parent-information-night-feb-5-8-and-dual-language-parent-informational-meeting-feb/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Feb.-5-8-—-Parent-Information-Nights-English-JPEG.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-35550" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Feb.-5-8-—-Parent-Information-Nights-English-JPEG-791x1024.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="453" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Feb.-5-8-—-Parent-Information-Nights-English-JPEG-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Feb.-5-8-—-Parent-Information-Nights-English-JPEG-232x300.jpg 232w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Feb.-5-8-—-Parent-Information-Nights-English-JPEG-768x994.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Feb.-5-8-—-Parent-Information-Nights-English-JPEG.jpg 1275w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a>OXNARD</strong> — Oxnard School District to present “Kindergarten & Transitional Kindergarten Parent information Night” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at Cesar Chavez School, 301 N. Marquita St., Oxnard.</p> <p>Click on flyers for more information.</p> <p><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/5-y-8-de-febrero-Parent-Information-Nights-Spanish-JPEG.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-large wp-image-35551" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/5-y-8-de-febrero-Parent-Information-Nights-Spanish-JPEG-791x1024.jpg" alt="" width="791" height="1024" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/5-y-8-de-febrero-Parent-Information-Nights-Spanish-JPEG-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/5-y-8-de-febrero-Parent-Information-Nights-Spanish-JPEG-232x300.jpg 232w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/5-y-8-de-febrero-Parent-Information-Nights-Spanish-JPEG-768x994.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/5-y-8-de-febrero-Parent-Information-Nights-Spanish-JPEG.jpg 1275w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>OSD Recognizes School Psychologists During Awareness Week</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/osd-recognizes-school-psychologists-during-awareness-week/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 02:00:05 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oxnard School District]]></category> <category><![CDATA[psychologists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[school psychology]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=34461</guid> <description><![CDATA[OXNARD — The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) declared November 13-17, 2017 as School Psychology Awareness Week: “Power Up! Be a Positive Change.” The Oxnard School District recognizes School Psychologists for the important and vital role that they play…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/osd-recognizes-school-psychologists-during-awareness-week/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_34462" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/School-Psychologists-Week-2017-small-pic.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-34462" class="wp-image-34462" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/School-Psychologists-Week-2017-small-pic.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="233" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/School-Psychologists-Week-2017-small-pic.jpg 486w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/School-Psychologists-Week-2017-small-pic-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-34462" class="wp-caption-text">School Psychologists Week. Courtesy photo.</p></div> <p><strong>OXNARD</strong> — The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) declared November 13-17, 2017 as School Psychology Awareness Week: “Power Up! Be a Positive Change.”</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.oxnardsd.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oxnard School District</a> recognizes School Psychologists for the important and vital role that they play in the personal and academic development and success of Oxnard School District students. School Psychologists collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community for all students.</p> <p>Under the recommendation of Amelia Sugden, Director of Special Education, and Robin Freeman, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, the OSD Board of Trustees approved the Adoption and Presentation of Resolution #17-14 in recognition of 2017 School Psychology Awareness Week.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Oxnard School District Funds Summer Writing Camp for English Language Learners in Partnership with South Coast Writing Project of UCSB</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/oxnard-school-district-funds-summer-writing-camp-for-english-language-learners-in-partnership-with-south-coast-writing-project-of-ucsb/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:00:23 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Educación]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[En español]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oxnard School District]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SCWriP]]></category> <category><![CDATA[South Coast Writing Project]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Young Writers Camp]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=27901</guid> <description><![CDATA[OXNARD — Oxnard School District (OSD) added a final stamp of approval at last Wednesday’s Board meeting to another way of supporting its English learners – a summer writing camp. The summer program is in partnership with Young Writers Camp,…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/oxnard-school-district-funds-summer-writing-camp-for-english-language-learners-in-partnership-with-south-coast-writing-project-of-ucsb/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://scwrip.wordpress.com/youth/" target="_blank" rel="attachment wp-att-27904"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-27904" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/South-Coast-Writing-Project.png" alt="South Coast Writing Project" width="284" height="276" /></a><strong>OXNARD</strong> — Oxnard School District (OSD) added a final stamp of approval at last Wednesday’s Board meeting to another way of supporting its English learners – a summer writing camp. The summer program is in partnership with Young Writers Camp, a nonprofit program of the South Coast Writing Project (SCWriP) at UCSB, that has been providing high quality summer writing instruction to Central Coast students for over 25 years, and has often operated camps in Oxnard during that time.</p> <p>There are two groups in OSD sponsoring this summer’s programs. The first sponsor is the district’s English Learner Services department. The program they are backing is called the Young Writers Academy, and will provide 100% scholarships for up to 250 English Learners entering grades 3-8 at target schools in Oxnard School District. The elementary portion of the program (for students entering 3-5) is targeting Sierra Linda, Ritchen, Curren, Marshall, Rose and Brekke, while the junior high portion (for students entering grades 6-8), is focused on the three middles schools in the district.</p> <p>The Young Writers Academy will take place at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering and run Monday-Friday from June 20-July 1, with grades 3-5 attending from 8:30-11:45 p.m. and grades 6-8 attending from 12:30-4:00 p.m. Meals will also be provided for attendees while at camp (breakfast and lunch grades 3-5, lunch grades 6-8). Many of the Academy teachers, in addition to being SCWriP fellows, are teachers in OSD.</p> <p>Special emphasis will be placed on English Language Development, with an eye on providing the extra support needed to help ELs increase writing skills. Writing skills are known to be the biggest hurdle for students to move into being fully fluent in English, and down the road affect both high school graduation rates and college acceptance rates. This summer’s Young Writers Academy will also emphasize English Language Development, including a pre and post assessment to measure the improvement in students’ proficiency and attitude toward writing.</p> <p>Assistant Superintendent Robin Freeman stated, “Oxnard School District is excited about the opportunity for our English Learners to expand their writing skills. These skills are critical to mastering English and the Common Core Standards.”</p> <p>The second sponsor is Ramona Elementary School, which is running a program for 22 of its own students entering grades 4 and 5 that will also run Monday-Friday June 20-July 1 from 9:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Ramona principal Mary Arias Elisondo is a SCWriP fellow, as is the Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) at the school, Leah Panthier, who will coordinate the camp.</p> <p>The half day camps will include daily journal writing, field trips to inspire writing, guest lectures from published authors, and structured writing workshops. Students engage in a broad spectrum of fiction and nonfiction that may include a variety of genres, from poetry to narrative, expository to memoir, and more. On the final day of camp, families are welcomed for a potluck celebration where writers read their published work from a camp anthology.</p> <p>Nicole Wald, Young Writers Camp Director, is excited about the opportunity to partner with OSD in such a large endeavor, and about the learning potential. “Our aim is to give students an experience with writing that leads them to a deeper understanding of the writing process and what it means to be a part of a writing community. We want them to walk away not only with an improved skill set, but a more positive view on writing.”</p> <p>Now in its 27th year, Young Writers camp has traditionally been offered to incoming 3-9 graders with the aim of providing students access to the best and most inspiring writing instruction available. In 2016, the camp’s open enrollment sessions across four locations from Thousand Oaks to Buellton anticipate serving nearly 300 students, in addition to the 270 in Oxnard.</p> <p>The camps are loosely modeled on practices the teachers have engaged in themselves. Every group of 20-25 students is co-taught by two teachers who have participated in the intensive month-long South Coast Writing Project Summer Institute at UCSB, deepening their understanding of the art of teaching writing while also honing their own composing skills.</p> <p>Amada Irma Perez, an acclaimed local bilingual author and educator, will be teaching and presenting at the camps, and typifies the high caliber of instruction students will receive. After 25 years in the classroom, she penned her first book, My Very Own Room/Mi Propio Cuartito, during the 1998 SCWriP Summer Institute. Since then, she has taught or presented to over 30 sessions of YWC camps, and published several more children’s books, celebrating the Latino culture and sharing her experiences growing up as an immigrant. Every student in the Young Writers Academy will receive a copy of one of her books as part of the program.</p> <p>“The magic of camp is most apparent at the end, when kids who were barely writing a paragraph at the start are turning out multiple pages,” commented Perez. “The kids begin to view themselves as writers, and walk away more confident in their writing skills and ability.”</p> <p>Application materials can be picked up in Oxnard elementary and junior high offices, and are due June 15. The due date coincides with a Parent Orientation night taking place Wednesday, June 15 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the R.J. Frank gymnasium, where Mixteco translators will be on hand to help answer parent questions.</p> <p><strong>Applications can also be downloaded from the SCWriP website:</strong> <a href="https://scwrip.wordpress.com/youth/oxnard/" target="_blank">SCWriP.wordpress.com/youth/oxnard</a>.</p> <p><strong>Information about the Oxnard camps is also available in Spanish at: </strong><a href="https://scwrip.wordpress.com/youth/oxnardespanol/" target="_blank">SCWriP.wordpress.com/youth/oxnardespanol/</a>, and more general information in Spanish is at <a href="https://scwrip.wordpress.com/ywc-informacion-en-espanol/" target="_blank">SCWriP.wordpress.com/espanol/</a> or <a href="https://scwrip.files.wordpress.com/2016/05/young_writers_camp_2016_fliere28093ell_academy_spanish.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>For more information or help with registration, call Young Writers Camp office coordinator Lisseth Murillo at <a>(805) 893-5899</a> or email <a href="mailto:youngwriters@education.ucsb.edu" target="_blank">youngwriters@education.ucsb.edu</a>.</p> <p><strong>About Young Writers Camp:</strong> Young Writers Camp, a program of the South Coast Writing Project (SCWriP) at UCSB, began in 1990 as a way to inspire a love of writing in youth and provide SCWriP fellows extended professional development opportunities in the summer. The camp has served thousands of children across the Central Coast, from Thousand Oaks to Santa Maria, providing a nurturing environment for students to grow their writing confidence and skills. Learn more at <a href="http://scwrip.wordpress.com/youth" target="_blank">SCWriP.wordpress.com/youth</a> or join the community at <a href="http://facebook.com/SCWriPYWC" target="_blank">Facebook.com/SCWriPYWC</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>