I have been committed to Milpitas Unified since 1989, and in these 30 years I've had the honor of working with our team in creating, refining and building successful programs and practices. I take pride in knowing that I had a part in hiring a great number of our district’s current employees who have contributed to our academic and community success, and many of whom are our MUSD graduates. Forever learning is a way of life in MUSD, affording us the ability to be the first in many aspects of education.
MUSD is an exceptional district where innovation is nurtured by a community of learners willing to take risks that will propel us in our quest to be the best in the nation. Since becoming Superintendent in 2016, WE as a community have established five Strategic Goals that have resulted in more personalized pathways for learners such as dual enrollment, the Mattos Learning Community model, MHS 9th grade transition program, Bio-tech, Cal Hills PLTW engineering & robotics, and elementary school Project Based Learning teams. We have garnered over $20.6 million in federal, state, and local grants, and established partnerships to further students’ learning experiences such as: Manufacturing Day with the City of Milpitas and Chamber of Commerce; NextFlex and Evergreen Community College; KLA, GirlStart and Facing History; Silicon Valley Education Foundation; South Bay Consortium for Adult Education; and our Milpitas service groups – Lions, Rotary, and Kiwanis. Our students, clubs, team members, and schools have won awards such as the MHS Thespian Award in Edinburgh, Milpitas Science Olympiad, Speech & Debate, two CA State Football Championships, WBA Grand Champion Band Finalist, Rose and Curtner Elementary CA Distinguished Schools, Cal Hills CA Model Continuation School, Rancho Blue Ribbon and National Schools to Watch awards, and the CA School Boards Golden Bell Award for our Love 4 Literacy program. I look forward to the fruition of the seeds of evolution that have begun, WE have so much more to accomplish in meeting our Strategic Goals. These are a few of our projects we are working on this year: a middle college high school; Stanford Model for Virtual Design Construction Engineering; implementation of the K12 Computer Science standards; a new ethnic studies pathway with Facing History and Ourselves; more internships through our bond work, the City, and business partners; and furthering our Love 4 Literacy work. How we hold the cultures, histories, and experiences of our students and team members in our work enables us to make greater strides in achieving success. WE have made a commitment to deepening Cultural Sustainability in MUSD through accountability, professional learning, community discussions, restorative practices, inclusion, and ethnic celebrations. Establishing a community of learners is not easy, and through perseverance, trust, and our commitment to one another WE are building a Culture of WE. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr is recognized for his "I Have a Dream" speech, which has inspired people for decades; however, his impact is deeper than the singular message of a dream. Dr King's mission calls for people to right the inequities and injustices that he spoke about in the 1950s and 60s that persist today.
This weekend at the 91st Birthday Commemoration, “Reclaiming the Real Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” held in the San Jose library named for Dr. King, people representing different races, ethnicities, religions, genders, and cultures gave voice to Dr King's vision. Through excerpts of his speeches such as “The Other America,” one recognizes the perils of ignorance, prejudice, and insensitivity that results in oppression. The suppression of one's identity depletes the capacity to realize what is possible. People are so much more than how they are defined by others. The “SJ Womxn's March” held on the same day as the MLK community gathering is an example of Dr. King's mission in motion. 10,000 people marched through downtown SJ calling attention to the rights realize one’s potential. Female leaders spoke about the need for action, from solving the problems of climate change to elevating the history and cultures of students. Many of our MUSD students, teachers, administrators, board and community members marched and were present to hear Karrington Kenney, one of our Milpitas High School student leaders, speak to the audience. Miss. Kenney called for an education that integrates the triumphs, contributions, and history of our students of African ancestry. When we know from where we come it empowers and liberates us. History and cultural knowledge provides people with opportunities to seek understanding, to empathize with one another's struggles, and to value each individual. In MUSD on January 24th, every employee will gather together to learn about bias and to commit to ongoing learning that develops cultural sustainability in our instruction, interactions, and connections within our school community. We are embracing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision so, as he says, we will not continue to “fail to hear that the promises of freedom and justice have not been met.” Within MUSD a Culture of We is one where every learner’s historical, cultural, and personal perspective is cultivated and celebrated. In Community, Cheryl Cheryl Jordan MUSD Superintendent Dear MUSD Community,
As we bring the first semester to a close, we have much to be proud of in MUSD! Strategic Goal #1: Build a Culture of WE is strengthening as we work through the challenges we've experienced this fall. These have afforded us an opportunity to listen and empathize with those who may not have felt compelled to share their voices in the absence of difficulties. More parents and community members participate in our board meetings, community input opportunities, and advisory councils. Our students are leading in action and conversation with each other, staff, and school leaders. Together we are better understanding the different facets of what it takes to be culturally aware and collaborative in our WE. As we further our partnerships with Milpitas businesses such as Flex, KLA, and XL Construction, and the City of Milpitas, our students will experience more opportunities to job shadow, intern and learn about pathways to career. Advanced manufacturing, virtual design construction engineering, and business development are examples of the careers our students will enjoy as we further our work in meeting Strategic Goal # 3: Develop Educational Pathways. We are piloting online video archival of our Board meetings and boosting our presence on social media in order to meet Strategic Goal #2: Improve Communication Systems. These videos are available on the home page of our website, let us know what you think. We received the California School Boards Association Golden Bell Award for our Love 4 Literacy program, the CA Model Schools Award for Cal Hills High School, and we were notified this week that Rose and Curtner Elementary Schools have received the CA Distinguished Schools Award. Rancho Milpitas Middle School is again a National Schools to Watch recipient, and we have applied for the Santa Clara County Hoffman Award. Our athletics scholars won; our 2nd State Football Championship in three years, our 1st Championship for our Robotics Club, division wins by our Speech and Debate team, and our Band students were Grand Champion Finalists for the first time in the 2019 Western Band Association competition. Our learners shine as we strive to meet Strategic Goal #4 Students are Engaged and Making Social, Emotional, and Academic Gains. In just 90 school days, our students, staff, parents, and community have made incredible strides in deepening the tapestry that makes MUSD a vibrant village of learners. Take time to pause with your family, reflect, and relish the amazing ways in which our children have grown this year. May your holiday be warm and your New Year magnificent! Our MUSD Community may feel disrupted by recent challenges that allow for disunity; however, through sincere engagement with one another, we will become more tightly woven in unity. Authors Margaret Wheatley and Peter Block speak about the power of dissent and the ability to disagree as a way of strengthening our commitment to one another. Having the space to speak about one’s experience and knowing that others are listening with the sole intent of understanding allows for respectful engagement. Engagement is about empowering through relationship in genuine and significant ways.
In the last few months I have heard from parents, staff, family/community members, and students about feelings of fear, anger, exclusion, and bullying. These experiences have been tied to instances such as a desire to have a voice in our governance, insensitive remarks between adults, lack of understanding about autism, or outrage resulting from the blackface incident. While it is painful to hear another’s hurt, I am thankful for the opportunity to listen. In listening inquisitively to one another, with a desire to seek action that ensures a better school community, our system grows healthier. Community engagement and cultural sensitivity isn’t something we can teach our students without opening ourselves to an exchange about what matters, where we have been, and where we want to be with each other. In the coming days and months there will be many opportunities for us to share, listen, reflect, and learn about what matters in MUSD. Why? Because engagement is recognizing our basic need for belonging, and the value that each brings to our community. As we prepare for Thanksgiving this week, I am grateful for each of you, as I know that WE are becoming not only the best school district in the nation, but a model community in which cultural diversity is regarded as our greatest strength. A 4th grade student new to the US recently shared what she was learning in science about habitat and adaptation with visiting professors from the Tsing-Hua University in Taiwan. The learner was tentative as she spoke because she is learning English, but when she heard Assistant Superintendent Wendy Zhang speak to our visitors in Mandarin, her eyes widened and a grand smile lit up her face. She spoke excitedly to Ms. Zhang about hearing someone else speaking her language. Connection through culture, language, interests, customs, heritage, ethnicity, and learning create a sense of belonging. It is this sense of belonging that allows learners to feel valued and capable of becoming their true selves.
October is the month of awareness initiatives in CA that promote inclusivity; for example, Hispanic Heritage, LGBTQ, Italian Heritage, Filipino Heritage, Red Ribbon Week, and Anti-bullying Month. Why? In recognizing these awareness campaigns, we demonstrate that the experiences, beliefs, and backgrounds of our learners are valued; who they are matters. Bullying and substance abuse prevention campaigns remind our youth that there are healthier ways to handle differences, stress, and burdens that may hinder their development. Social Emotional Learning empowers youth to see the strength and possibility in a climate that embraces diversity. Our students are learning the power of listening to understand through mindfulness practices and strategies that build empathy. At our October Community Based Advisory Council meeting MUSD leaders shared social emotional learning strategies that can be used at home (click for SEL presentation). Social media, texting, and email as mechanisms for communicating do not afford our learners the opportunity to express oneself fully as body language, eye contact, and tone of voice are missing. This is why building inclusive spaces for learning about one another allows for understanding and greater opportunities to develop interpersonal skills that are essential for productive work and life relationships. Every day is an opportunity to listen for understanding to another’s experience, to make connections, and to work towards a compassionate and inclusive culture, one that is WE together in community for our students. How often do we say “hello” to those we encounter along our paths each day? On my walks, about half of the people I greet respond with a smile, nod, or “hello.” It could be that the other half don’t hear me because they are deep in thought, or perhaps I take them by surprise because it’s not expected that we connect in this way. Whatever the reason I am not deterred and will always make a point to say “hello” because every individual needs to be recognized; every one of us matters. In fact, our youth need to know they are treasured, and acknowledging them assures them that they are a part of our community.
Last spring a safety expert from IMReady assessed all of our campuses, and one of the primary recommendations is that we approach all visitors without a badge and invite them to come to the office to check-in. While the safety expert referred to this as “challenging unknown persons” in our Culture of We, it means inviting every person to be acknowledged on campus. Too often people pass by others as if they don’t exist; this detracts from our ability to build community. Regretfully, this strange phenomenon of self-enclosure that many of us experience can become a habitual way of life amongst our teens. Eliminating isolationism builds connection, which increases security and safety at school. This week, at MHS, our students are taking charge of building a Culture of We, starting with “hello.” Our leadership students, along with MHS Activities Director Jerell Maneja and Principal Francis Rojas, have pledged to follow the Sandy Hook Promise. Each day they will practice new habits of connection that will instill the mindset that all students belong, and no one is alone. Practicing safety at school is more than drills and greater than fences; it’s about ensuring that every person on campus is valued. How do we do that? Start with “hello,” listen to one another, and walk together in community. The beauty of being human is that we are constantly learning, which means every moment is a new opportunity to realize the joy within that makes us who we are. The launch of the 2019-20 school year ignites 180 days of learning, possibility, discovery, and self-actualization for our learners. We are constantly evolving in our work towards achieving our MUSD Strategic Goals, particularly in building a Culture of We, innovating for personalized learning pathways, and building creative learning environments.
Our Culture of We overlays everything we do in student, parent, and community engagement. This year we are building on new initiatives for deepening our understanding of how to use our diversity to uplift our students, families, and team members. We have formed the African Ancestry Success Committee, adopted social studies texts that are inclusive of our learners’ cultural experiences and ethnicities, launched the inclusion model for special education, and established a Diversity Discussions series for educators and community. Innovation to establish personalized learning pathways is occurring in all of our schools. This year we begin our work in implementing the CA K-12 Computer Science Standards. Students at MHS now have computer science AP classes as an option for their high school curriculum. We will expand the number of elementary schools implementing the Girlstart program sponsored by KLA. Middle school students participated in a pilot computer science (CS) program developed by the Silicon Valley Education Foundation, and we will continue our work with them in this area. While classes in CS are readily focused on CS, the CS K-12 standards are more about integrating CS skills within the core subject areas, which is what our teachers will be exploring this year. All of these learning experiences take place in environments that are being modernized and secured with funds from Measure AA, for which we are grateful to our community for its approval in November 2018. At half of our schools students were welcomed by newly painted buildings, updated HV/AC units, completely new piping, new roofing, and smoothly paved walkways and play areas. For our students interested in bio-technology, they will enjoy our new bioscience lab! MUSD is a school community engaged in every moment, providing pathways for our learners to become their best selves in 2019-20! Karisa Scott, Assistant Principal of Milpitas and Calaveras Hills high schools, shared this metaphor for parenting our teens through adolescence: teens need guidelines similar to the security bar on a roller coaster. In the same way that we push and pull on the bar to ensure it is locked, teens test our commitment to the boundaries we set for them. I’ve carried that image with me these last weeks of school as I listened to our graduates and rising middle and high school students.
Our promotion and graduation ceremonies provided a point of reflection for our student leaders. All remarked in some way the realization that as a collective their class has grown through the support of their peers, school teams, and families. They spoke of their challenges that forged new definitions in their character. They expressed their gratitude for the people in their lives who love and counsel them. Our students demonstrated the self-realization that they are remarkably powerful when they share their enthusiasm for their pathways with each other and our community. The weeks ahead are an opportunity for us to encourage our youth to experience something different or more deeply that will further shape their learning and development. The crest of summer bares transition time for us as their parents, guardians and educators as well. It is a time to pause so we can reconnect and listen to their wonderings, concerns, and aspirations about who they are becoming. They need the assurance of our support and guidance as they make the ascent to this next phase of their learning journey. Together WE are there for our children, pushing them towards their goals, celebrating the thrill of their triumphs, and delighting in their realization that they are capable of becoming what they dream to be.
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“Change, alteration, novelty, a break with tradition, a shift in emphasis, transformation.” These are descriptors in the Google definition of “innovation.” When we pause to think about how innovation has impacted our lives, we realize it allows for more options in how we spend our time. For example, youth tend to favor Venmo over regular banking, a service where funds can be transferred with a click on the phone from one person to another in a Venmo account. Instead of three bank tellers, there is only one on the rare occasion that a person does her banking in person instead of via ATM or online. Checking in at the airport can be done on a mobile device, and checking bags can be a simple tag and drop, with a quick flash of an ID for the ticketing agent. These changes have altered how we live life. They make more time for learning from one another, which allows us to build deeper connections. The seeds of transformation in MUSD are in various developmental stages. Our learning communities model is established at Mabel Mattos Elementary School, and was the focus of a visit by Innovate education leaders last month. We have piloted our personalized learning platform in ninth grade at Milpitas High School and fourth grade at Pomeroy Elementary School. Since the Milpitas Extension doors opened in the spring of 2017, MUSD students have participated 1,967 times in dual enrollment and concurrent enrollment SJCC courses, adult education opportunities, and/or extracurricular events-many of them multiple times! Our ninth grade transition pilot, “Operation Freshman,” will foster a culture of inclusion, as well as skills in mindfulness, stress management, and career success as our students progress through MHS this year. Calaveras Hills High School students have stretched themselves through engineering and robotics as well as leadership pathways. We are the first district in Santa Clara County to have a partnership with NAF Future Ready, providing our MHS academy students with internships and exposure to engineering and business careers. We have the framework for our Middle College High School educator pathway ready for cultivation over the next school year. Transformation happens through community and opportunities to create together. Our MUSD team members are striving for excellence in learning, and that includes themselves. On May 1 we launched our first Colleague 2 Colleague for MUSD event where teachers, principals, and support team members become leaders of learning together. Our arts are thriving as associates of the Arts Commission and Rotary come to know our students and teachers through their photography, ceramics, music, and performances. On May 18 at MHS, our second annual Milpitas Elementary Olympics will showcase authentic family, staff, and community engagement with students in the spotlight. Innovation is transformative work that happens through relationship, which is the essence of human learning and growth. Thank you for being an essential member of our MUSD Community; together WE provide pathways for every one of our students to realize his/her learning passion. La innovación es transformadora “Cambio, alteración, novedad, una ruptura con la tradición, un cambio en el énfasis, la transformación”. Estos son descriptores en la definición que da Google de “innovación”. Cuando hacemos una pausa para pensar en cómo la innovación ha impactado nuestras vidas, nos damos cuenta de que permite más opciones en cómo utilizamos nuestro tiempo. Por ejemplo, los jóvenes tienden a favorecer a Venmo sobre el banco regular, un servicio donde los fondos se pueden transferir con un clic en el teléfono de una persona a otra en una cuenta de Venmo. En lugar de tres cajeros bancarios, solo hay uno en la rara ocasión en que una persona realiza sus operaciones bancarias en persona en lugar de hacerlo a través de cajeros automáticos o en línea. La facturación en el aeropuerto se puede realizar en un dispositivo móvil, la facturación de maletas puede ser con una simple etiqueta y las dejas, en un flashazo rápido muestras identificación al agente de boletos. Estos cambios han alterado la forma en que vivimos. Permitiendo dar más tiempo para aprender unos de otros, lo que nos permite construir conexiones más profundas. Las semillas de transformación en MUSD están en varias etapas de desarrollo. El modelo de aprendizaje de nuestras se estableció en la Escuela Primaria Mabel Mattos y fue el enfoque de una visita de los líderes educativos de Innovate el mes pasado. Hemos puesto a prueba nuestra plataforma de aprendizaje personalizada en el noveno grado en la Escuela Secundaria Milpitas y en el cuarto grado en la Escuela Primaria Pomeroy. Desde que se abrieron las puertas de la Extensión de Milpitas en la primavera de 2017, los estudiantes de MUSD han participado 1,967 veces en inscripción doble y en inscripción simultánea en los cursos SJCC, oportunidades de educación para adultos y / o eventos extracurriculares, ¡muchos de ellos varias veces! Nuestro programa piloto de transición de noveno grado, "Operación Freshman", fomentará una cultura de inclusión, así como habilidades en mindfulness, el control del estrés y el éxito profesional a medida que nuestros estudiantes progresen a través de MHS este año. Los estudiantes de Calaveras Hills High School se han estrechado a través de la ingeniería y la robótica, así como a través de caminos de liderazgo. Somos el primer distrito en el Condado de Santa Clara en asociarnos con NAF Future Ready, brindando a nuestros estudiantes de la academia MHS con internships y exponerlos a carreras de ingeniería y negocios. Tenemos construido las bases de Middle College High School para proveer un camino para estudiantes para ser educadores listo para el cultivo durante el próximo año escolar. La transformación ocurre a través de la comunidad y las oportunidades que creamos unidos. Los miembros de nuestro equipo de MUSD se esfuerzan por la excelencia en el aprendizaje, y eso incluye a ellos mismos. El 1 de mayo, lanzamos nuestro primer evento de Colega 2 Colega para MUSD, donde maestros, directores y miembros del equipo de apoyo se convierten en líderes de aprendizaje juntos. Nuestras artes están prosperando a medida que los asociados de la Comisión de Artes y Rotary llegan a conocer a nuestros alumnos y maestros a través de sus fotografías, cerámicas, música y presentaciones. El 18 de mayo en MHS, nuestra segunda Olimpiada de Primarias de Miplitas anual mostrarán la participación auténtica de la familia, el personal y la comunidad con los estudiantes en el centro de atención. La innovación es un trabajo transformador que ocurre a través de la relación, que es la esencia del aprendizaje y crecimiento humano. Gracias por ser un miembro esencial de nuestra comunidad MUSD; juntos, proporcionamos caminos para que cada uno de nuestros estudiantes se dé cuenta de su pasión por el aprendizaje. Sáng Tạo là Thay Đổi Thay đổi, sửa đổi, tính mới lạ, phá vỡ truyền thống, biến đổi, chuyển đổi. Đây là những mô tả trong định nghĩa của Google về “sáng tạo”. Khi chúng ta ngẫm nghĩ về những sáng tạo đã ảnh hưởng như thế nào trong đời sống của chúng ta, chúng ta nhận ra rằng điều đó cho chúng ta nhiều lựa chọn hơn trong cách chúng ta tiêu thời gian của chúng tôi. Ví dụ, giới trẻ có xu hướng thích Venmo hơn ngân hàng thông thường, một dịch vụ có thể chuyển tiền bằng một cú nhấn trên điện thoại từ người này sang người khác trong tài khoản Venmo. Thay vì ba nhân viên ngân hàng, đây là một cơ hội duy nhất mà một người thực hiện giao dịch ngân hàng của mình trực diện thay vì qua ATM hoặc trên mạng. Đăng ký tại sân bay có thể được thực hiện trên thiết bị di động và kiểm tra hành lý có thể là đơn giản với một thẻ hành lý và gởi đi, nhân viên kiểm tra vé nhanh như chớp. Những thay đổi này đã biến đổi cách chúng ta sống như thế nào. Chúng ta dành nhiều thời gian hơn cho việc học hỏi lẫn nhau, điều này cho phép chúng ta xây dựng các mối quan hệ sâu sắc hơn. Mầm mống của sự biến đổi trong MUSD đang trong các giai đoạn phát triển khác nhau. Mô hình cộng đồng học tập của chúng tôi được thành lập tại trường tiểu học Mabel Mattos và là trọng tâm của chuyến thăm của các nhà lãnh đạo về đổi mới giáo dục vào tháng trước. Chúng tôi đã thí điểm nền tảng học tập cá nhân hóa của chúng tôi trong lớp chín tại trường trung học Milpitas và lớp bốn tại trường tiểu học Pomeroy. Kể từ khi các lớp mở rộng ở Milpitas mở cửa vào mùa xuân năm 2017, học sinh MUSD đã tham gia 1.967 lần trong các khóa học song phương và tương đương với SJCC, cơ hội giáo dục dành cho người lớn và / hoặc các sự kiện ngoại khóa - nhiều người trong số đó đã tham gia nhiều lần! Thí điểm chuyển tiếp lớp chín của chúng tôi, “Operation Freshman”, học sinh sẽ được bồi dưỡng một nền văn hóa hòa nhập, cũng như các kỹ năng về sự quan tâm, chế ngự sự căng thẳng và thành công trong sự nghiệp khi học sinh của chúng tôi chuyển qua MHS năm nay. Học sinh trường trung học Calaveras Hills đã trải nghiệm bản thân thông qua kỹ thuật và robot cũng như đường hướng lãnh đạo. Chúng tôi là học khu đầu tiên ở Hạt Santa Clara hợp tác với NAF Future Ready, cung cấp cho học sinh MHS của chúng tôi thực tập và tiếp xúc với các ngành nghề kỹ thuật và kinh doanh. Chúng tôi có hướng dẫn cho các giáo viên trung học cơ sở, trung học phổ thông và cao đẳng để sẵn sàng cho việc dạy dỗ trong năm học tới. Thay đổi xảy ra qua cộng đồng và là cơ hội để cùng nhau sáng tạo. Các thành viên nhóm MUSD của chúng tôi đang phấn đấu để đạt được sự xuất sắc trong học tập và điều đó bao gồm chính họ. Vào ngày 1 tháng 5, chúng tôi đã lần đầu tiên ra mắt Colleague 2 Colleague cho MUSD nơi giáo viên, hiệu trưởng và các thành viên nhóm hỗ trợ trở thành những người lãnh đạo học tập cùng nhau. Mỹ thuật của chúng tôi đang phát triển mạnh khi các cộng sự của Art Commission and Rotary biết các học sinh và giáo viên của chúng tôi thông qua nhiếp ảnh, gốm sứ, âm nhạc và biểu diễn của họ. Vào ngày 18 tháng 5 tại MHS, thế vận hội của các trường tiểu học Milpitas hàng năm lần thứ hai của chúng tôi sẽ giới thiệu gia đình, nhân viên và sự tham gia của cộng đồng với học sinh. Đổi mới là công việc thay đổi xảy ra thông qua mối quan hệ, đó là bản chất của sự học hỏi và phát triển của con người. Cảm ơn quý vị đã là một thành viên thiết yếu của cộng đồng MUSD của chúng tôi; cùng nhau, chúng ta cung cấp đường hướng cho mỗi học sinh của chúng tôi thực hiện niềm đam mê học tập của mình.
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Our Milpitas High School Trojan Olympics are a spectacular demonstration of community, teamwork, and joy. Upper classmen, particularly our Senior class, enthusiastically encourage the Freshmen students to persevere through the jovial and sometimes tricky competitions. Races such as broom rowing, the balloon hop, and tractor jog can be complicated for the younger students; however, they learn to accomplish the goals through teamwork and observation of those who are more experienced. The greatest outcome is that they learn they will be responsible for leading the way for the next generation of MHS students.
This sense of service to others through empowerment is evident in our Science Olympiad, Robotics Club, and Speech and Debate Team. Each of these MHS student groups are nurtured by dedicated staff members who support them not only in their intellectual feats, but in their desire to pave the way for younger students. These opportunities to experience team learning beyond the classroom have expanded to include students and teachers in our elementary and middle schools. The transition from sixth grade to middle school to high school competitions is remarkable because the young adults on these teams have a mission to nurture students who may not consider themselves up for the challenge. Each of our Robotics, Speech and Debate, and Science Olympiad teams have placed in local and even state competitions. The Milpitas Xtreme Robotics (MXR) club at Milpitas High School represented the community on February 16 during the VEX Robotics Competition, becoming semifinalists and winning the Sportsmanship Award at the event. At the Santa Clara Spring Speech and Debate tournament held the weekend of March 30, Senior Sana Jaffery won the tournament in varsity Lincoln Douglas debate for the second time in a row, going undefeated, 11 and 0, winning winning 18 out of 20 judges, finishing ahead of 86 others. The Science Olympiad Blue team competed at the NorCal State Competition the weekend of April 6 in Turlock at CSU Stanislaus, placing seventh overall and medaling in Boomilever, Codebusters, Designer Genes, Herpetology, Mission Possible, Sounds of Music, Wright Stuff, Write It Do It, and Orinthology. Our students thrive in this commitment to excellence because they learn from one another and are supported by dynamic teachers and community members who strive towards our strategic goal of developing educational pathways that allow students to apply their passion towards their future careers. I am honored to have students who embody our vision of trailblazing leaders, passionate about life and learning. Los estudiantes de MHS prosperan en su compromiso con la excelencia, alentando a los estudiantes más jóvenes gracias al apoyo de maestros dinámicos Los Juegos Olímpicos Trojan de la preparatoria Milpitas High School son una demostración espectacular de comunidad, trabajo en equipo y alegría. Los jóvenes más grandes, particularmente los de nuestra clase Senior, animan con entusiasmo a los estudiantes de Freshmen a perseverar a través de las competencias joviales y, a veces, difíciles. Las carreras como el remo de escoba, el salto en globo y la carrera de tractores pueden ser complicadas para los estudiantes más jóvenes; sin embargo, aprenden a lograr los objetivos a través del trabajo en equipo y la observación de aquellos que tienen más experiencia. El mejor resultado es que aprenden a ser responsables de liderar el camino para la próxima generación de estudiantes de MHS. Este sentido de servicio a los demás a través del empoderamiento es evidente en nuestra Olimpiada de Ciencias, Club de Robótica y Equipo de Discurso y Debate. Cada uno de estos grupos de estudiantes de MHS se nutre de miembros dedicados que los apoyan no solo en sus hazañas intelectuales, sino también en su deseo de labrar el camino para los estudiantes más jóvenes. Estas oportunidades para experimentar el aprendizaje en equipo fuera del salón de clases se han ampliado para incluir a los estudiantes y maestros en nuestras escuelas primarias y secundarias. La transición del sexto grado a la escuela secundaria, las competencias de la escuela secundaria es notable porque los jóvenes adultos en estos equipos tienen la misión de educar a los estudiantes que no se consideran listos para el desafío. Cada uno de nuestros equipos de Robótica, Discurso y Debate, y Olimpiada de Ciencias se ha colocado en competiciones locales e incluso estatales. El club Milpitas Xtreme Robotics (MXR) en Milpitas High School representó a la comunidad el 16 de febrero durante la competencia de robótica VEX, convirtiéndose en semifinalistas y ganando el Premio Sportsmanship en el evento. En el torneo de Discurso y Debate de Santa Clara que se celebró el fin de semana del 30 de marzo, Sana Jaffery ganó el torneo en el debate del varsity Lincoln Douglas por segunda vez consecutiva, quedando invicto, 11 y 0, ganando 18 de 20 jueces, acabando por delante de otros 86. El equipo de Science Olympiad Blue compitió en la competencia estatal de NorCal el fin de semana del 6 de abril en Turlock en CSU Stanislaus, colocándose séptimo lugar y medalla en Boomilever, Codebusters, Diseñador Genes, Herpetología, Misión posible, Sonidos de la música, Wright Stuff, Write It Do Y la Ornitología. Nuestros estudiantes prosperan en este compromiso con la excelencia porque aprenden unos de otros y cuentan con el apoyo de maestros dinámicos y miembros de la comunidad que se esfuerzan por alcanzar nuestro objetivo estratégico de desarrollar vías educativas que permiten a los estudiantes aplicar su pasión hacia sus futuras carreras. Me siento honrada de tener estudiantes que encarnan nuestra visión de líderes innovadores, apasionados por la vida y el aprendizaje. Học sinh MHS phát triển mạnh trong cam kết xuất sắc bồi dưỡng lớp đàn em nhờ sự hỗ trợ của các giáo viên năng động Thế vận hội Trojan của trường trung học Milpitas là một minh chứng hùng hồn về tính tập thể, tinh thần đồng đội và niềm hân hoan. Các học sinh lớp lớn hơn, đặc biệt là em năm cuối của chúng tôi, nhiệt tình khuyến khích các học sinh năm đầu kiên trì vượt qua các cuộc thi vui nhộn và đôi khi khó khăn. Các cuộc đua như chèo chổi, đạp bong bóng và chạy bộ có thể phức tạp đối với các học sinh nhỏ tuổi hơn; tuy nhiên, các em học cách đạt được các mục tiêu thông qua làm việc với đồng đội và quan sát những người có kinh nghiệm hơn. Kết quả lớn nhất là các em nhận thức rằng các em phải có trách nhiệm dẫn đường cho thế hệ học sinh MHS tiếp theo. Ý thức phục vụ người khác thông qua đặc quyền là bằng chứng trong Đỉnh Thi Khoa học, Câu lạc bộ Robot, và Nhóm Hùng Biện. Mỗi nhóm học sinh MHS này được giảng dạy bởi các nhân viên tận tụy, những người hỗ trợ các em không chỉ bằng những chiến công về mặt trí tuệ, mà còn mong muốn mở đường cho những học sinh nhỏ tuổi hơn. Những cơ hội để trải nghiệm học nhóm ngoài lớp học đã mở rộng cho cả học sinh và giáo viên trong các trường tiểu học và trung học cơ sở của chúng tôi. Sự chuyển đổi từ lớp sáu đến trung học cơ sở đến các cuộc thi ở trường trung học phổ thông là điều đáng kể bởi vì những người trẻ trong các nhóm này có nhiệm vụ bồi dưỡng những học sinh chưa dám thách thức với chính mình. Các nhóm rô bốt, hùng biện và Olympic về Khoa học của chúng tôi đã tham gia các cuộc thi địa phương và thậm chí cả tiểu bang. Câu lạc bộ Milpitas Xtreme Robotics (MXR) tại trường trung học cơ sở Milpitas đã đại diện cho cộng đồng vào ngày 16 tháng 2 trong Cuộc thi VEX Robotics, vào được vòng bán kết và giành giải thưởng về tinh thần đồng đội. Tại buổi biện luận vào mùa xuân ở Santa Clara diễn ra vào cuối tuần 30 tháng 3, học sinh lớp 12 Sana Jaffery đã chiến thắng cuộc thi tranh luận về Lincoln Douglas lần thứ hai liên tiếp, bất bại, 11 và 0, chiến thắng 18 trên 20 vị giám khảo, hoàn thành trước 86 người khác. Nhóm Khoa học Olympiad Blue đã thi đấu tại cuộc thi tiểu bang khu vực phía Bắc vào cuối tuần ngày 6 tháng 4 tại Turlock ở CSU Stanislaus, đứng hạng thứ bảy và nhận được huy chương trong các cuộc thi về Boomilever, Codebuster, Designer Genes, Herpetology, Mission Possible, Sound of Music, Wright Stuff, Write It Do It, và Orinthology. Học sinh của chúng tôi phát triển mạnh trong cam kết xuất sắc này vì các em học hỏi lẫn nhau và được hỗ trợ bởi các giáo viên năng động và các thành viên cộng đồng, những người cố gắng hướng tới mục tiêu chiến lược của chúng tôi là phát triển con đường giáo dục cho phép học sinh áp dụng niềm đam mê của mình vào sự nghiệp tương lai. Tôi rất vinh dự khi có những học sinh thể hiện mục tiêu trở thành các nhà lãnh đạo sáng suốt, đam mê trong cuộc sống và học tập của chúng tôi. |
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