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Community CALEnDAR
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By Christina Ontiveros
Reedley Senior Citizen Coordinator
Bingo
Join the seniors for lunch and Senior Bingo on Thurs- day, Jan. 18. We play until everyone wins a prize! In- terested in lunch and bingo? Call (559) 637-4207 by 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Next Healthy Corner
Dr. Luis Guzman will present his next Healthy Corner program at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at the senior center in the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave. His topic will be a “Senior Healthy Lifestyle.”
Senior Center Lunches
Meals taste so much bet- ter when you enjoy them with others! Join us in the Phil Hudson Senior Room weekdays at 11 a.m. (except holidays) for a nutritious lunch and good time. This program is partially funded by the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging.
The suggested donation for those 60 and up is $1.50 but is not required. Make reservations by 11 a.m. the weekday before you attend by calling (559) 637-4207.
La Ciudad de Reedley les invita a visitar y participar en los programas de perso- nas mayores. En el edificio del centro de la comunidad hay un cuarto especial para ustedes. Si tienen pregun- tas y necesitan informacion y asistencia les podremos ayudar de 9:30-11:30 a.m. los dias de Lunes a Viernes.
If you know a Spanish- speaking person, encour- age him or her to join us for lunch daily at 11 a.m. We are a Spanish-speaking, friendly center. They can call the cen- ter at (559) 637-4207 and ask for Christina. Thank you!
Exercise Class
Enjoy the benefits of a free exercise class designed for seniors on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the California Room at the Reedley Community Center. “Thank you” to Shirley Fes- tejo, who is our instructor.
Also, an exercise video
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dent test scores as the sole measure, giving schools a number on a scale from 200 to 1,000. The state wanted schools to at least reach 800.
The Dashboard in the fu- ture may undergo changes or be expanded to include more indicators or other el- ements.
In addition, the Dash- board has local indicators,
is played on Fridays in the Red- wood Room at 10 a.m.
Free Computer
Classes
Free Computer
Christina Ontiveros
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery. Re- deemer's Church. Details: (559) 859-8942.
First Monday of the month. 6:45 p.m. St. An- thony of Padua Catholic Daughters Court: Our Lady of Grace #2637.
At St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1018 N. Frankwood Ave. Rosary is at 6:45 p.m.; the meetings begin at 7 p.m. For more details, please check the church's regular bulletin.
First Tuesday of the month. 10:30 a.m. Reedley Library Book Group. At the library, 1027 E St.
Second Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m. The Blos- som Trail A's meets at Bristol Ranch (formerly Brooks Ranch), 1620 E. Manning Ave. for dinner and meeting. New mem- bers are welcome. You don't have to own a Model A to join. For more infor- mation, call Jerry Eitzen at (559) 638-8222.
Wednesdays, 11 a.m. “Come Play With Me” (for children from infants to 3
years old). At the Reedley Library, 1027 E St. For more information, call (559) 638-2818.
Second Wednesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. Par- kinson's Support Group. Palm Village Community Room, 703 W. Herbert Ave. Open to anyone with Parkinson's disease and/ or their caregivers. For more information, call (559) 638-6933 and ask for Norma Froese.
Third Thursday of the month, 10:30 a.m. The Friends of the Library. At the Reedley Library, 1027 E St. New members are welcome. For more information, call (559) 638-6476.
The city of Reedley is accepting students for
its 2017-18 preschool
and pre-kindergarten programs. Preschoolers should be 3 years old, pre-kindergarten students 4 years old. For details,
go to the Reedley Com- munity Center at 100 N. East Ave., or call (559) 637-4203.
Tai Chi classes are avail- able at the Reedley Com- munity Center, 100 N. East Ave. The class meets at 12:30 p.m. on Mondays. It's a year-round program. For adults of all ages. De- tails: call (559) 637-4203.
Registration still is being accepted for Tumbling Classes at the Reedley Community Center. Ses- sions began Jan. 9. Class- es meet every Tuesday for 10 weeks, with four different levels available. Through the city’s Com- munity Services Depart- ment. For more informa- tion, call (559) 637-4203.
Registration also still is being accepted for Cheer Classes at the Reed-
ley Community Center. Sessions began Jan. 10. Classes will meet for eight weeks. Beginner and intermediate levels are available. Through the city’s Community Servic- es Department. For more information, call (559) 637-4203.
Lap Swim is available at the Reedley High School Aquatics Complex. Note:
hours in effect – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (through Jan. 18). Swim cards can be bought at the Reedley Community Center, 100
N. East Ave. You must pre-purchase a swim card. For details, call (559) 637- 4203.
Water Aerobics offered by the city of Reedley at the Reedley High School Aquatics Complex. Stu- dents must pre-register at the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave. Bobbi Monk is the instruc- tor. For more details, call (559) 637-4203.
Jan. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Reedley Peace Center attending workshop at National Chavez Center in Keene. An anti-racism workshop is planned by the Mennonite Central Committee on “Under- standing the Central Valley’s Movement for Equality, Faith and Jus- tice: The Cesar Chavez Story.” Carpool will leave from the First Mennonite Church parking lot. For more details: dfriesen0@ gmail.com
Literacy I
and II class-
es will start on Monday, Jan. 22. Computer Literacy I will be at 1 p.m., and Computer Literacy II at 3 p.m. For more details, call the Reed- ley Adult School at (559) 305-7085.
Tai Chi Class
Start the new year by joining the tai chi class 12:30-1 p.m. on Mondays at the Reedley Community Center. Tai chi can help with balance/fall prevention, in- creasing circulation, and improving your mind. Cost is $10 per month. Sign up at the community center.
Gleaners
Reedley residents who are 55 years of age and up can come to the Reed- ley Community Center on Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. for free fresh fruit, vegetables and bread. The center is at 100 N. East Ave.
Personas mayors de edad 55 anos + vengan for frutas y verduras los Mier- coles a las 8:30 a.m.
HICAP
Do you have questions about Medicare benefits? The Health Insurance Coun- seling and Advocacy Pro- gram is at the senior center 9-11 a.m. on Tuesdays.
HICAP provides person- alized unbiased, confiden- tial, individual counseling to Medicare beneficiaries. HICAP counselors can as- sist with choosing and/or en- rolling in Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Health Plans.
They also can help with filing original Medicare and private insurance claims and/or preparing Medicare appeals. For an appoint- ment, call the senior center at (559) 637-4207.
such as parent engagement and school climate.
Go online to https://www. cde.ca.gov/ta/aC/cm/index. asp for more information about the California Ac- countability Model and the School Dashboard.
You also can go online to caschooldashboard.org to see how your school is do- ing. In the search bar, write in a portion of the school name. A list will come up of California schools with the
key word in its name; look for your school and click on it to get its report card.
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January Holidays
Immanuel will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, in obser- vance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Classes will resume and our offices will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
Junior High/High School Updates
On Thursday, Jan. 11, the
girls and boys varsity soc- cer teams will play against Selma High School in Selma; the girls’ game is at 5 p.m., the boys’ game is at 6:30 p.m.
On Friday, Jan. 12, the boys basketball teams will compete at home against Selma High. The JV play at 6 p.m., and the varsity will play at 7:30 p.m.
The girls varsity team on Jan. 12 will compete at Selma High at 6 p.m.
For a complete list of high school sports, go to schedulestar.com and search for Immanuel High School, or visit our website at immanuelschools.com and click on “athletics.”
Meanwhile, our FFA will compete on Saturday, Jan. 13, in tree pruning at Reed- ley High School and vine pruning at Dinuba High School.
The next event for the chapter will be on Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Reedley Col-
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or who are English language learners. The state’s test scores include not only marks from these students but from those living in higher-income neighborhoods, such as those in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
The new Dashboard’s state indicators include the annual Smarter Balanced test results. The other state indicators are English learners’ progress; graduation rates; suspension rates; chronic absenteeism; and readiness for college and
lege Field Day.
Elementary Updates
We hope everyone had an amazing and restful Christmas vacation.
This week, we held our Second Quarter Academic Awards for fourth through sixth grades.
Students also are work- ing on their “Math Facts” to build an ice cream sun- dae. And, we are excited to announce a Science Club for our students in second through sixth grades.
These sessions will be held biweekly, on Thursdays, beginning Jan. 18.
Have a great week and go Eagles!
Enroll Your Student
Are you looking for a change in your child’s edu- cation?
Consider enrolling at Immanuel Schools. Enroll- ment packets are available at our district office at 1128 S. Reed Ave. in Reedley (zip code 93654).
Or, visit our website at immanuelschools.com to download information, schedule a campus tour, or to register for Campus Day 2018.
For more details about Immanuel Schools, call (559) 638-2529. ext. 7101. At Im- manuel Schools, the differ- ent is life changing.
careers. (The indicators of ab- senteeism and college/career readiness won’t be assigned colors until this coming fall.)
Unlike a previous system that focused on particular students to help them achieve being “proficient,” the Dash- board reflects a new approach that all students need to grow.
The Dashboard is a five color-coded online display in which blue indicates the high- est performing and red the lowest. The goal is for each school to at least reach green, which is second highest to blue.
Yellow (or level 3) is in the middle, signifying proficient, or where students meet the
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Catholic Education
We still have spots open in our preschool class at St. La Salle. Let your child grow with us!
We foster knowledge, faith and service and prepare stu- dents to use their God-given talents to the fullest later in life. We offer students the op- portunity to explore many life paths. This will enable them to use their talents to serve the church and our community to make the world a better place.
Call us at (559) 638-2621 to schedule a visit. You also can go online to stlasallereedley. org for more information.
Scrip
Please support St. La Sal- le School by entering (559) 638-1916 on the keypad when you’re at the checkout stand at Save Mart. This automatically gives credit to our school.
Catholic Schools Week
In 2018, Catholic Schools Week will be Jan. 28 to Feb. 2. The theme will be “Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.”
The opening Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28, at the new St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. After- ward, an Open House will be held at St. La Salle.
We encourage everyone to attend this event.
2018 Benefit Auction
St. La Salle School will present its 27th Annual Ben-
standard.
As an example of what
Benner found, she talked about how, in English lan- guage arts, KCUSD overall was 14.9 points away from reaching the yellow band. Then she looked at other dis- tricts in the region.
While the Clovis Unified School Districts was above the yellow band, Benner said she couldn’t find a district closer to yellow than KCUSD. That included 16 other districts, such as Visalia Unified (16.9 points away); Sanger Unified (-19.7 points); Central Unified (-26.8); Selma Unified (-30.5); Dinuba Unified (-33.4); and Fresno Unified (-48.2).
efit Auction on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Reedley Community Center.
The event promises to be another memorable one – and all for a great cause.
We are preparing for a great auction but need your help to make it a success. We hope you will consider do- nating an item or service to be included in the silent or live auction. You also can be a sponsor and be recognized for your generous support in our Auction Program booklet that’s given to all the guests.
Tickets of $20 each are available in our school office at 404 E. Manning Ave. The number of tickets is limited so don’t wait. Also, the commit- tee is encouraging people to purchase raffle tickets, which are $100 each. The grand prize is $5,000. Second prize is $500; third prize is $400; and fourth prize is $300.
All donations, large or small, can make a difference. Please give with your hearts and make a difference that will last a lifetime. We thank everyone for their donations to help to make this event a success!
Dates to Remember
• Jan. 15 – No School
• Jan. 18-19 – Parent
Teacher conferences; early dismal at 12:30 p.m.
• Jan. 28-Feb. 2 – Catholic Schools Week.
Then Benner told the trustees that she looked spe- cifically KCUSD’s English lan- guage learners. They are 39.6 points away from proficient.
Except for Fowler Uni- fied (which was 36 points away), KCUSD students again showed improvement that ex- ceeded other districts’ English language learners.
What’s more, Benner said KCUSD’s English language learner students exceeded the overall marks of several dis- tricts, including Fresno Uni- fied (at the -48.2 gap), Wood- lake Unified (-51.1 points), and
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