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4A Daily News – Friday, May 3, 2013 Education in Tehama County KEEP ON LEARNING Students visit Simpson University campus Nasise among first nursing graduates REDDING – Simpson University honored 214 graduates during its outdoor spring commencement on campus April 27. Among those are 20 men and women making history as the university's founding class of nursing students, including Red Bluff resident Laura Nasise. Those students received their nursing pins at a special ceremony April 25. In 2011, Simpson launched a four-year bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program, expanding its nursing educational options, which include a 16-month RN-to-BSN Track through the School of Continuing Studies. The program is bursting at the seams, with more than 80 students this semester and more than 90 expected in spring 2014. Plans are underway for a state-of the-art Science and Nursing Building to be constructed near the center of campus for projected occupancy in fall 2014. This year's founding class of graduates includes 18 women and two men, most between the ages of 18 and 25. The majority is from Shasta County, and several are married. They hope to serve in a variety of settings, including trauma centers, community hospitals, and in overseas missions. Nasise said being part of Simpson's nursing program has been one of the best experiences of her life. "My classmates have become part of my family," she said. "Simpson University has not only given me an excellent nursing education, but they have nurtured my spiritual being as well." The BSN program prepares students to take the registered nursing exam for California licensure. Books for Kids thanks Rotary, Tehama Reads Courtesy photo Courtesy photo Sacred Heart eighth-grade students visited the Simpson University campus in Redding on April 17. The day included a campus tour, information session and lunch in the dining center. "Getting students on a college campus increases their chances of furthering their education," said Tonya Moore, parent and Simpson Regional Advancement representative. Simpson supports the Expect More Tehama movement and welcomes students and parents to schedule a campus visit, which take place every Friday. Red Bluff Rotary and the Tehama Reads organization recently installed a bookshelf full of books for kids in the pediatrics department at Lassen Medical Group. To stock the bookshelf, Red Bluff Rotary funded the purchase of $800 worth of used children's books to supplement books received from local donations. Tehama Reads is a component of Expect More Tehama, a local volunteer organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of the quality of local education. Pictured, from left, are Marcos Alcaraz and Daniel Sanchez from the Job Training Center, First 5 Tehama's Denise Snider representing Red Bluff Rotary and the Job Training Center's Kathy Garcia representing Tehama Reads. Students learn gardening Murphy named Student of the Quarter Courtesy photo The nominees from Red Bluff High School Sophomore class for the Red Bluff Kiwanis Student of the Quarter designation are Olga Valladares, Molly Murphy and Abigail Brown. Murphy was chosen as Student of the Quarter. Also pictured is Kiwanian Cody Marshall, of Andy Houghton Insurance Agency, 900 Jackson St. in Red Bluff. Freshman class of 2026 Courtesy photo Jackson Heights' SERRF first and second grade students are learning about healthy eating habits and the importance of exercise. Hortencia Meraz, a student with the Shasta College Community Service Learning Project, is instructing them on how to plant and care for a garden. They have planted carrots, lettuce, radishes and strawberries. The students are also participating in the GO FAR (Go Out for a Run) Program, training twice a week for a 1 mile Fun Run or 5K on May 4, at the Sacramento River Discovery Park. SCHOOL PHYSICALS ARE YOUR CHILD'S IMMUNIZATIONS UP-TO-DATE? Lassen Medical Is Offering Saturday Walk In Clinics For School and/or Sport Physicals Red Bluff Garden Club Saturday May 4th June 29th "I'm going to college, mom," said one of the preschool students from Jackson Heights State Preschool during a recent field trip to the Shasta College campus in Red Bluff. Tom Orr, dean of Extended Education, presented special badges to each of the students that read "Freshman Class of 2026." He also spoke to them about the importance of reading, saying: "The best advice I can give you is read, read, read, read, read. Read Presents It's 52 Annual Standard nd July 20th August 10th 9AM-1PM FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2013 7:00 PM $8 Adults/$5 Children 6-17 and Children 5 & under are FREE Open to the Public – Free Admission Visit our Kid's Corner – Children's Activities Accepting Most Insurances Including M-Cal & CHDP 2450 Sister Mary Columba Drive (530) 527-0414 Sun Country Quilters presents "A Garden of Quilts" May 18th & 19th 2013 Tehama District Fairgrounds DON'T FORGET PHYSICAL FORMS AND IMMUNIZATION RECORD www.lassenmedical.com FLOWER SHOW & PLANT SALE every day." "This is the foundation… it's where we start," said Michele Eggert, director of the Preschool Program. "Field trips like these are important. They give our students and their families exposure to the endless possibilities that a college education can bring," she added. During their tour, the students were able to visit an interactive class, communicate live with college students in Weaverville, take part in an interactive science THEATRE — FOR THE ARTS — 333 Oak Street, Red Bluff, CA 530-529-ARTS www.statetheatreredbluff.com May 3rd Noon to 6pm May 4th 10am to 4pm Tehama District Fairgrounds Home Arts Building Over 300 Quilts • Vendors Demos-Food experiment in the chemistry lab and explore the student lounge and computer lab. At the end of the tour, students got to get their photo taken with the dean and then enjoyed a picnic lunch. Plum Valley registration Plum Valley Kindergarten registration is ongoing. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. who will be 5 years old on or before Oct. 1, 2013 may register for kindergarten enrollment. Bring your child's birth certificate and immunization record. May 11 • 10-4 Well-Being Faire & Sidewalk Sale Discounts & Specials at participating merchants Admission $7 Street Vendors For more information Practitioners - 623 Main St. Free Workshops - 409 Walnut 528-8838 (leave message) www.suncountryquilters.com Bring a friend Downtown Red Bluff