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Friday, April 8, 2011 – Daily News – 3B Education in Tehama County KEEP ON LEARNING Fitness emphasis Courtesy photo Courtesy photo One emphasis at Reeds Creek SERRF this year has been physical fitness. Among the activities provided have been hockey and Geo-Mats. Each kid has been able to participate at their own level and have learned many new skills, as well as the importance of team work. In a recent public service announcement issued by Tehama County Public Health, it was stated that "Whooping cough (pertussis) has been widespread in California." To address this issue, the State legislation passed a new law requiring all students in the 7th through 12th grade to have a current Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine for the 2011/2012 school year and all incoming 7th graders in following years. In an effort to assist families in getting their children vaccinated, Public Health has been scheduling Mobile Vaccination Clinics to meet this new law. To date, approximately 900 stu- dents have received the vaccination through the Mobile Clinic. Clinics have been held at Evergreen, Berrendos, Maywood, and Red Bluff Elemen- tary Schools with future clinics scheduled at Gerber, Red Bluff High, Corning High, Los Molinos High and Elementary and Lassen View. To read Public Health’s letter to parents regarding the new law and for more informa- tion about vaccines and clinic dates, please visit www.tehamaschools.org and click on the "immunization rules" link or contact Sharon Sinclair at 528-7374. Grant supports teacher collaboration AAUW scholarship The Mathematics Learning Communities grant will provide an opportunity to offer teachers more support, which in turn translates into measurable increases in the success of students, said Dottie Renstrom, principal at Jackson Heights School. “We want our kids to have every opportunity to be successful in math; this grant helps make that pos- sible,” she said. A visit to one of the fourth grade classrooms served by the previous grant revealed a group of students who were engaged and enthusiastic about math. When asked what they think about math, there were answers like, "I like math because I want to do the kind of work my dad does, and you need to know math to do it," and "I like math because I like to chal- lenge my brain. Some- times math is hard, but it’s also fun and helps me to learn from my mistakes." Some of the students expressed their feelings about how challenging math is for them, but also added that they like learn- ing it through the games and activities that their teacher, Mrs. Vazquez, uses to make it fun. She Courtesy photo Pictured, from left, are Mrs.Vazquez, teacher, Lisa Sandberg, director of Math and Science, Charles Allen, associate superintendent, Dottie Renstrom, principal, Larry Champion, superintendent of schools, Sherry Gerrodette, math coach, and Vazquez’s fourth grade class at Jackson Heights School. credits math coach Sherry Gerrodette for helping her to bring more of those activities to her class- room. "All kids have the potential to be successful in math; it’s just a matter of teaching it in a way that allows them the opportunity to connect with it on their own terms," said Lisa Sand- berg, director of Math and Science at the county department of education. “Math doesn’t have to be scary. The students in Mrs. Vazquez’s class- room are proof of that. The new grant will allow us to continue addressing student achievement in mathematics in a really positive and exciting way.” In addition to the con- tinued support from math coaches, the grant will lay the groundwork for a new concept of teacher collab- oration: Mathematics Learning Communities. “There’s a lot of value in people working togeth- er towards a common goal,” said Larry Champi- on, superintendent of schools. “By providing participating teachers with a forum where they can collaborate and share and learn, we can take the work that’s already been done and move it to the next level, benefitting the students even more than before. The most impor- tant factor affecting stu- dent learning is the teacher.” The initial grant term, which will serve 60-65 classrooms throughout the county, is for three years, with the possibility to extend it for two more years. For more informa- tion about the Tehama County Department of Education and the schools they serve, log on to: www.tehamaschools.org. The Red Bluff-Tehama county branch of the American Association of University Women is offering a $1000 scholarship for a Tehama county woman. Requirements include upper division or graduate standing by Fall 2011. Financial need, academic achievement and let- ters of recommendation will be considered, according to Pat Houk-Talbert, scholarship chair- man. Re-entry women are encouraged to apply. The purpose is to help women reach their educational goals and to promote lifelong learning. Two letters of recommendation, college tran- scripts, and a one-page essay are required. Details are outlined in the application forms, which are available at the Tehama County Department of Education, 1135 Lincoln St. Deadline for their return is May 6. Forms should be mailed to Red Bluff-Tehama County Branch AAUW, P. O. Box 8742, Red Bluff, CA 96080. Tehama County Association of Realtors 2011 scholarship Applications for the 2011 Tehama County association of Realtors Scholarships are now available. These Scholarship are available to all and any seniors attending Corning High School District, Centennial ContinuaLion High School Corning, Red. Bluff Chion High School District/ Salisbury High School, Los Molinos High School District and Mercy High School. A total of eight $250 scholarships will be grant- ed. Packets can be downloaded from me Associa- tion web site http://tcaor.com/scholarship.htm. Application packets are also available at each school’s Counseling or Guidance office. Details and requirements are included in the application pacxets. Return completed applications/ in person or by nail/ to che Tehama County Association of Realtors, 956 Walnut St., Red Bluff by April 2. Antelope SERRF meets Leprechaun 900 students receive vaccine Darien Brockman Shawn McNulty Amber Utterback Anthony Monroe Courtesy photos The Corning Exchange Club was pleased to recognize the following students as the "Students of the Month" for the month of March. The Exchange Club also thanked the teachers in attendance, and Corning teachers in general for continuing to do an excellent job in educating and molding our youth. Courtesy photo "Lucky Charm the Leprechaun" made a surprise appearance at Antelope SERRF to help the students with their Saint Patrick's Day activities. He assisted them with their rainbow handprint art, three wishes writing, hot potato game, and even helped a few students look for four leaf clovers.