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Youth & Education
The Reedley Exponent B3 Thursday, June 14, 2018
Community CALENdAR
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St. La Salle CRUSADERS News
Mondays, 11 a.m. Preschool Storytime. At the Reedley Library, 1027 E St. Stories, songs and crafts for 3- to 5-year-olds. With Linda Rotan, a library assistant. Through April 29. Details: (559) 638-2818.
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. The group will take a break until Sept. 4 when the at- tendees will discuss books they read over the sum- mer.
Second Tuesday of the month, 2 p.m. Caregiver Support Group. In the Community Room at the Palm Village Retirement Community, 703 W. Her- bert Ave. This meeting gives caregivers of a fam- ily member or friend with memory loss a time to meet for mutual emotion- al, educational and social support. Details: call (559)
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tion about going to college and having a career.” This year, 85.5 percent of the students agreed, compared to 86 per- cent in 2016-17.
There also were some new statements just for the third- to eighth-graders. These in- cluded “The teachers give me extra help when I need it.” In response, 88.2 percent of these youngsters agreed.
Wiebe expanded on re- sponses that needed further explanation. For example, the statement “My principal and teacher think it is important that I attend school every day” saw a drop among the younger group from 97 per- cent a year ago to 94.7 percent in 2017-18.
“But the flip side of that is that results of our chronic absentee recovery effort are showing that our chroni- cally absent students have increased their attendance rate by almost two percentage points,” Wiebe said. “To get students who are chronically absent to increase by half a point would be considered a fantastic thing.”
Wiebe said she also wants to see the numbers increase regarding this new state-
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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 de- tails, call Jerry Eitzen at (559) 638-8222.
Second Friday of the month, 9:30 a.m. Parkin- son's Support Group. Palm Village Community Room, 703 W. Herbert Ave. Open to anyone with Parkin- son's disease and/or their caregivers. For details, 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 de- tails, call (559) 638-6476.
Swim lesson registra- tion is underway through the Reedley Community Services Department. Lessons begin June 18, with morning, afternoon and evening classes at the Reedley High School Aquatics Complex. Regis- ter at http://www.reedley. com/department/com- munity_services and then click on “Register Here.” For information on dates and times, call (559) 637- 4203.
ment: “There is an adult at my school whom I trust and can go to for help with a problem.” The younger group agreed at 81.9 percent; the high school- ers agreed at 73 percent.
Another new question was this: “During the school year, how often has your teacher(s) asked you to use Chrome- books during the school day to complete a task or assign- ment?”
The younger students re- sponded at 90.2 percent, while the teenagers replied at 93 percent.
Wiebe pointed out that the portable Chromebooks are becoming so widely used that computer labs, just standard a few years ago, no longer are needed. “Students are using that technology,” she said.
To me, Anthony Bourdain was one of the coolest people on the planet and had one of the best jobs. He seemed to live life in bold strokes, with a keen eye, sharp tongue and savvy sense of humor.
A talented chef in his own right, he wrote “Kitchen Con- fidential,” (released in 2000) that changed his life and gave us a storyteller with a unique voice and perspective. He el- evated food writing and then transformed what a “food and travel” TV show could be.
Registration is underway for the city of Reedley’s Summer Day Camp program. The camp will be offered June 18-Aug.
3, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave. Weekly and daily rates available. Register at http://www.reedley.com/ department/community_ services and then click
on “Register Here.” For details on dates and times, call (559) 637-4203.
Summer Cheer Class will be offered by the Reed- ley Community Services Department. Registration is underway. Classes start June 13 and meet every Wednesday through Aug. 8 (no class on July 4). Beginner class is 3:30-4:30 p.m.; intermediate class
is 4:40-5:30 p.m. Register at www.reedley.com or at the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave. For details, 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.
Lap Swim is available at the Reedley High School Aquatics Complex. Hours are 8-10 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thurs- days (June 1 through July 31). Swim cards can be
People like me, who don’t cook, understood that his shows, such as “No Reserva- tions” and “Parts Unknown,” weren’t really about food. Non-foodies were drawn in by his bigger-than-life personal- ity, his rock ‘n’ roll swagger, humor, fearless exploration, and his way with words. The food was just the gateway. He brought viewers and readers into cultures and global neigh- borhoods they probably never would experience – or maybe they would, inspired by Bour- dain’s guiding vision.
He was a straight shooter, and he knew how to get people to talk. And his books (and, yes, they include the profan- ity he freely used to empha- size a point) are entertaining and self-revealing. He talked frankly about his past drug use. But he had willed himself to kick those habits and live a better life. In his introduction to each episode of “No Res- ervations,” Bourdain said: “I write. I travel. I eat, and I’m hungry for more.”
But last week, Bourdain committed suicide. It stunned his family and friends and shocked his many fans around the world.
What kind of emotional pain was he drowning in? What dark place had he found himself in? It made no sense.
purchased 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 details, call (559) 637-4203.
June 15, 6:30 p.m. “Song of Lahore” documentary, presented by the Reedley Peace Center’s Summer Film Series. This 2015 documentary follows a group of Pakistani musi- cians from their home to New York City. In Fellow- ship Hall, First Mennonite Church. Admission is free. Details: dfriesen0@ gmail.com
June 15, 8:15 p.m. “Ju- manji: Welcome to the Jungle,” presented by the city’s “Movies at Pioneer Park.” This is the 2017 hit movie starring Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black and Kevin Hart. Admission
is free. Pre-movie activi- ties 30 minutes before the screening. Bring snacks and a blanket or lawn chair. At Pioneer Park, on G Street across from the Reedley Police Depart- ment.
And yet, as I’ve remarked to friends when we talk about celebrities and famous figures in that generalized way we all do about public people, we don’t really know them.
And, sometimes we may not be aware of what people around us are going through. Just as news of the suicides of Bourdain and designer Kate Spade hit last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that suicide has increased signifi- cantly in the United States since 1999. That’s across ages, gender, race and ethnicity.
The CDC said percentages increased in nearly all states, from just under six percent in Delaware to more than 57 percent in North Dakota. The rates have climbed by more than 30 percent in 25 states.
What’s more, in 27 states, more than half the people who ended their lives had no known diagnosed mental health issues.
If you need help or know someone you think needs help, please talk to a loved one or someone you trust. Or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1 (800) 273-8255.
Felicia Cousart Matlosz is Panorama Editor and can be reached at felicia@midvalley- publishing.com
Contributed
Welcome to Summer Camp Students
We welcomed our Sum-
mer Camp students for this second week of Vacation Bi- ble Camp. This year’s theme is “Shipwrecked Rescued by Jesus.” The youngsters are discovering a true friendship with Jesus! Children will feel comfortable to lower their defenses and allow Jesus to do his work.
This action-filled camp will be packed with games, experiments, songs and plays to reinforce the mes- sage that Jesus’s love for them will never end.
This coming Friday, a special painting class will be held in the afternoon for all the summer camp students. Nicholas Vaca, a former St. La Salle student, will direct the session. The students will take home a special painting that they create that day.
Music Camp is Back
James Tasy this week has been teaching Music Camp. The students are ex- posed to different types of music and genres. On Thurs- day, June 14, the youngsters will showcase the songs and games that they learned dur- ing the week. Parents and friends are invited to join us that day at 11 a.m. in the school hall.
We thank Mr. Tasy for his dedication to the music ministry.
Registration Now Open
St. La Salle now is ac- cepting registration for preschool through eighth grade. And, register for pre- school in May and June, and the registration fee will be waived.
We invite you to let your child grow with us. We be- lieve a Catholic school edu- cation is the most important gift you will give your child. At St. La Salle, we foster knowledge, faith and service in our students, and they can explore many life paths. We want students to use their God-given talents to the fullest later in life, to serve the church and community
and make the world a better place.
Call us at (559) 638-2621 to schedule a visit. You also can go online to stlasaller- eedley.org for more infor- mation.
And, you can pick up a school application in the school office at 404 E. Man- ning Ave. Our summer hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
More Information About Catholic Schools
A recent study – con-
ducted for the Thomas B. Fordham Institute by the University of California, Santa Barbara – compared children in Catholic Schools, public schools, other private schools, religious and secu- lar.
The authors found statistically meaningful evidence that students in Catholic schools exhibited less disruptive behavior than their counterparts in other schools. Specifically, students in Catholic schools “were more likely to control their temper, respect others’ property, accept their fellow students’ ideas, and handle peer pressure.” In other words, they exhibited more self-discipline.
The authors concede their findings aren’t casual, meaning there might be unobservable differences between students in differ- ent schools that account for striking differences they have found. But the correla- tion is strong between the fo- cus that Catholic schools put on self-discipline and better student behavior.
Testing
Testing for new kinder- garten and transfer students will be held the week of June 18.
St. La Salle School is a site for free breakfast and lunch for anyone under the age of 18. Breakfast is served at 9 a.m. Lunch is served at noon.
Dates to Remember
• Aug. 13 – The 2018-19 school year begins.
Reedley College board report for June
Contributed
Here are highlights from the Reedley College board report for June:
REEDLEY MIDDLE COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL Thirty-two RMCHS
Knights graduated June 6 in a commencement ceremony held in the Reedley High School Performing Arts The- atre.
KUDOS
• The Reedley College Automobile Technology Program now is a NATEF (National Automotive Tech- nicians Education Founda- tion) Certified School. The program meets the strict industry standards required for accreditation in Mainte- nance and Light Repair.
The department will re- ceive a plaque recognizing the college and the level of accreditation granted. Con- gratulations to everyone in the department for this awe- some accomplishment.
• Reedley College stu- dent Zackary Cox was awarded this year’s Tom Crow Distinguished Student Scholarship.
He will receive up to $1,100 in the 2018-19 aca- demic year, depending on the number of units he carries during the fall and spring semesters. He will be pre- sented his fall check on Tues- day, Sept. 11, at the Reedley Scholarship Ceremony.
submitted by employees throughout the State Cen- ter Community College District.
Crow served as SCCCD chancellor from 2003 to 2010. He was admired for his quest for academic ex- cellence, outstanding lead- ership, and service to the district and the community. This scholarship recognizes an SCCCD student who best exemplifies these qualities.
ACTIVITIES
• Reedley College’s 90th annual commencement fea-
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