Independence Network Career Technical Education (CTE)
Exercise & Wellness
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Enrichment Skills Plus High School Diploma (HSD)
High School Equivalency (HSE)
Wilson Preschool
Student Recognition Events Calendar
Dear Santa Clara Adult Education Community,
Welcome to our spring newsletter! After all the winter weather we are very much looking forward to the sun shining and the start of our spring and summer classes Adult Education enrollment is up as we are now offering more classes to serve the needs and interests of our community.
Spring also brings graduation for the adult students who have earned their High School Diploma or Equivalency at Santa Clara Adult Education. We have a large number of graduates this year and will be celebrating their success in May along with the graduates from Wilson High School Congratulations to all!
In this issue of the SCAE quarterly newsletter, you will meet one of our graduates in the student recognition section, read testimonials from our stroke survivor students, see photos from the Real Estate Management field trip in the Career Technical Education (CTE) Program along with many more photos and updates from all the diverse programs here at SCAE.
Happy Spring to all!
Sincerely,
Carrie Casto
Students at Independence Network (IN) have been learning and growing through a variety of new class offerings Students created coral reefs in an animal studies class The sewing students practiced measuring and developed their fine motor skills as they made stuffed animals, pillows, and scarves The students in the jewelry class designed pieces that are worthy of an Etsy storefront In the dance and stretch class, students have learned about themselves and explored other cultures through music and movement In music class, students have learned about different genres and instruments They particularly enjoyed a unit about disco, complete with disco balls, strobe lights, and rhinestone microphones
The Foundations of Real Estate Management class toured the Mission Towers buildings in Santa Clara on Saturday, March 25.
The class is a partnership between SCAE and the Building Operators and Managers Association of Silicon Valley (BOMA SV). The class provides many tangible benefits for students:
A comprehensive course manual that is easy to read and a valuable resource
Weekly guest speakers who are seasoned industry leaders
Networking opportunities at 2 BOMA SV luncheons and a Young Professional event
Next up: Small Business Fundamentals, 4/24 - 6/5, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm, and Essentials of Facilities Management, returning in Fall, 2023
Students from all exercise and wellness classes develop new skills and friendships along the way!
Water Exercise
Vinyasa Yoga
Healthy and Stress Free Living Yoga
Indoor Women Soccer
Stretch and Strength student:
“ I am healthy, and my flexibility is better than before I began your class I am hopeful for improved flexibility "
Yoga student:
“I have been doing yoga for 15+ years and it's nice to have a yoga for all levels of experience option at SCAE space instead of overpriced yoga studios Please keep it up!"
Women Soccer student:
“As a first-time player, I enjoy the exercise and community through the game of soccer.”
Water Exercise student:
“I love water aerobics! It has helped my bones stay strong and prevent osteoporosis. It's the best form of exercise for my fibromyalgia and has helped me with weight loss too.”
Congratulations to the 131 ESL students who completed the CASAS Placement Test and have started classes! An orientation led by our Transition Specialist, Melinda Webster started their journey on the path to improving their English proficiency.
All ESL students will be engaged in the EL Civics curriculum for the next six weeks. The curriculum will focus on employment skills, job application submission, and interview skills.
In partnership, Santa Clara Adult Education and the Family Resource Center are offering more parent engagement opportunities at the new ANNEX located at the MacDonald High School campus.
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Dates: April 25 to May 25
Days: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
On March 9, Santa Clara Adult Education (SCAE) hosted the South Bay Consortium for Adult Education Resource Fair Several hundred students and staff from the adult schools and colleges in the South Bay Consortium for Adult Education attended
Attendance included both a morning and evening session. Representatives from employment agencies, job centers, and community-based organizations shared resources and information.
The woodworking classes are expanding! Students learned lathe skills in the new Introduction to Woodturning class at Santa Clara High School Woodshop They used their new skills to make pens for gifts or personal use In the Step Stool class, a student tests out the step stool they built Another student is putting the finishing touches on his rebuilt radio More classes are being added all the time Take a look at www santaclaraadulted org to learn more
Skills Plus enrollment continues to increase, and there are now 50 students enrolled in the spring term Skills Plus staff in coordination with Bianca Frederick, School District Nurse are working on offering educational workshops for students on different topics such as diabetes and diet, blood pressure self-monitoring record, and heart vs low blood sugar
Below: Students and staff enjoy pizza during social time.
“Thank you for your time and efforts with my mother and thank you for the program. Programs like these mean so so much to the population you serve. It’s given my mom purpose, motivation, a sense of community, and the ability to socialize on a daily basis that she wouldn’t normally get at home. It means a lot to me and my family for my mother to have a routine, keep busy, practice and exercise her mind and body.
Additionally, another thank you for your program to be free of charge. The financial impact of a service like a day program could be really wearing on a family and with my mother have a fixed and limited income due to her disability, I appreciate this so so much Again, the biggest thank you to you all and any other staff that have taken the time to work with my mother What you do matters!”
From the daughter of a Skills Plus student:Preparations are in full swing for the 2023 Wilson High School and Adult Education Graduation Ceremony on Friday, May 26 at 6 pm. There are currently twenty-nine adult graduates Thirty-one more students are working on graduation requirements projecting about sixty students will be graduating this summer
We hope you can join us in celebrating our students’ success!
Hi everyone, my name is Crystal Arango and I am the new Adult Education Instructor I have been teaching middle school science for five years now but this is my first year in SCUSD teaching 7th grade science at Huerta Middle School I graduated from UC Santa Cruz where I completed my B S in Earth Science and M A in Education I have lived in San Jose my whole life and love being part of this community In my free time I love baking, making pottery, and spending time with my family I am excited to be a part of this team and look forward to being part of our adult student's journey to success.
Crystal Arango HD InstructorEmail: carango@scusd.net
Congratulations to Nancy Nunoz and Jessie Madueno, who earned their High School Equivalency (HSE) Certificate.
HiSET Testing Schedule in D6
April 12, 2023 at 10 am - 12 pm and 4 pm to 6 pm
April 13, 2023 at 2 pm- 4 pm
May 3, 2023 at 10 am - 12 pm and 4 pm to 6 pm
May 4, 2023 at 2 pm- 4 pm
All students who achieved their HSE Certificate are encouraged to participate in the Wilson High and Adult Education annual graduation ceremony in May
Wilson Preschool classes attended field trips to the library and a gymnastics center. On campus, students harvested vegetables from the class garden and used them to prepare foods such as bolanis (stuffed flatbread) and green smoothies. Parents have been learning about different parenting styles and fostering a growth mindset in their children
Wilson Preschool will be holding its annual Giraffle fundraiser and family night on Friday, May 5th from 5:30-7:00 pm outside in the Adult Ed quad This event brings together all the families in the school to raise funds for Friends of Wilson Preschool and to enjoy a school-wide circle time We will also celebrate teacher Nancy Ronconi who will be retiring after teaching at Wilson Preschool for 39 years! More information about the Giraffle can be found here
Congratulations to Nancy Nunez Barajas for earning her High School Equivalency (HSE) Certificate!
She earned her HSE certificate by passing HiSET exams in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies Nancy is now training for a career in health care Great job Nancy and we hope to celebrate with you at graduation!
After retiring 12 years ago Lih Shao decided to be good to herself by eating healthy, signing up for exercise classes, and joining group activities
Lih enjoys cooking every day Chinese food is still her favorite cuisine She incorporates a main source of protein such as salmon, cod, shrimp, chicken, egg, or tofu into her dishes A typical breakfast includes steel-cut oatmeal with mixed nuts, flax, banana, blueberry, and almond milk or Korean yam and Kabocha squash.
As for exercise, Lih takes several classes at SCAE including line dance, senior aerobics, and strength and stretch. She can also be found at the senior center taking Fitness for All.
Socially, Lih enjoys playing ping pong, American Mahjong, and Chinese Mahjong and going out to dinner with friends monthly
Thank you, Lih for allowing SCAE to be a part of your healthy living lifestyle!
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This is reminder that the alarms are on for the holidays in the calendar of events Please plan accordingly Special hours are also listed in the weekly update
Office Hours
Monday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Ed
Tuesday - Thursday 8:00am - 7:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm
April 17-21 - No Classes
April 21 - No Classes/ Holiday
April 24 - Summer Registration
May 3 - HiSet Testing
May 4 - HiSet Testing
May 5 - Wilson Preschool Giraffle and Family Night
May 9 - Graduation Photos
May 26 - Adult Ed/Wilson HS
Graduation
May 29 - No Classes/Holiday
June 5 - Summer Term Start
June 19 - No Classes/Holiday
July 4 - No Classes/Holiday
1840 Benton Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050 Phone: (408 ) 423-3500
www.santaclaraadulted.org
