Published by: California School for the Deaf, Fremont
California News Volume 125 • Number 1 • October 9, 2009
In this issue: • Elementary Grand Opening ...page 1 • Deaf Awareness Celebration in Sacramento ...page 2 • Sneak Preview: at CSD's 150th Anniversary Celebration ...page 4 • Miss Deaf California ...page 8 • CSD student becomes Eagle Scout ...page 10 • Meet our 2009-2010 Peer Advisors ...page 11 • New CAD Officers ...page 11 • CSD athletics teams up with Oakland Raiders ...page 11
Elementary Eagle’s Ribbon Cutting On Monday morning, August 24, fifth grade students, Milana Boren, Shelby MacDonald, Brianna McCarthy, Rebecca DiPaola, and Stone Leiker felt surprised and excited to cut the orange and black ribbon strung in front of the elementary school building. It was the grand opening of the newly renovated elementary school after a year and a half wait. “We cut the ribbon with super-sized scissors and were finally able to walk inside,” said Brianna McCarthy. As they stood before the excited students, staff, and parents, the group remembered feeling amazed, excited, nervous, and surprised at being chosen. Dr. Klopping, CSD superintendent, spoke about the long wait to open the building while Laura Peterson, director of instruction, encouraged students to
be responsible and take pride in their new school. Then as each person entered the building, a bright orange CSD pencil was handed to them. The fifth graders had definite ideas on how the new building would help future elementary students. “The technology is much better”, Shelby MacDonald quickly volunteered. "We have two Smart Boards in each room,” explained Rebecca DiPaola. Also, Rebecca felt that the building would be stronger in an earthquake because of the many supports. Stone Leiker and Milana Boren enthusiastically added “The environment is new, fresh, bright, and smells good. The floor is nice and it is roomier.” It was a memorable day for all. —Joann Coakley K-8 Learning Strategies Teacher Specialist