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‘Mindfulness’ is a required test-taking skill
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n this age where standardized tests determine so much, teaching test-taking skills is increasingly important. We could practically fill libraries with the many approaches on how to be a better test taker but, for simplicity, I bring it down to one word: mindful-
ness. When taking any test, stop and be aware — in the moment — of what you’re doing: no rushing, and no anticipating the next question, the next reading passage, or the next equation. Just be right in the test-mode. Now granted, I’m a huge advocate of process of elimination, marking the text, and pre-reading questions — but all those approaches require mindfulness. If anything, I find myself on hyperspace when working on a test. I find the answer and move on — not the best practice if the task was to find Education columnist
PEGGY DEWANE-POPE
THE BEST answer. Because of my own weakness I always tell my students, “Speed is not an indication of intelligence so TAKE YOUR TIME!” My own son took the high school exit exam years ago and was one of the last students to finish. I talked to the counselor proctoring, or watching over students, and she told me in a rather surprised tone, “I looked it over when he was finished and it looked like he did a great job.” Yup, he’s one of those mindful people who makes sure he is thorough and gets everything done to the best of his ability. When it comes down to it, I can sit around and complain about the focus of one test given annually determining a child’s success, a teacher’s success, and a school’s success but the fact is, that’s the nature of our culture right now. So, I embrace the challenge of working hard to make sure our students do their best possible work — and that requires mindfulness. Peggy Dewane-Pope is a teacher at Stonecreek Junior High School which experienced tremendous growth in the California Standards Test this year.
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Maddy Wilen (left) and Manmit Singh are being “mindful” in the classroom at Ridgeview High School.
YOUR SPORTS
EXTRA EXTRA
Congrats to Triple Play for a well-played tournament
Be safe on Oct. 31 & ‘Light the Night’ at Calvary Chapel BY KELLI ESPIRITU
BY MANDI DICKEY
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riple Play was originally organized in 1999 by head coach/manager Darrin Dickey, and consisted of 8-year-old boys (including son, Josh Dickey) who continued to play together until they began high school baseball. Those 8-year-old boys are now 19 and 20 years old playing baseball in college — with one player being drafted into the major leagues. Head coach Darrin Dickey recently put together a new Triple Play team for his 8-year-old son, Kaleb. The new team began practicing together about four months ago. They have played in three 10-and-under tournaments and are currently playing in a 12-and-under local club league. As you can imagine, they’ve gotten beat most of the time playing against much older kids. Recently, Triple Play traveled to Ventura and played in a 9-and-under tournament. They finally got a chance to see what it was like to play against boys their own age. The team went undefeated the first day sending them straight to the, championship game. Their two wins on the Saturday before was enough to send them home with smiles on their faces — so you can imagine the excitement in their hearts when they received Championship trophies after run-ruling the Ventura Batbusters 14-4 in four innings. Congratulations to Triple Play for a well-played tournament. May this be the beginning of many more victories!
COURTESY OF MANDI DICKEY
Coaches (L-R):Darrin Dickey, Matt Calvillo, Larry McCurtain, Chris De La Cruz; Players (L-R)Top: Tyler Brown, Daniel Felix, Kaleb Dickey, Gabe Bracamonte, Isaac Rios; (L-R) Bottom: Tyler McCurtain, Jacob De La Cruz, Trent Wanagitis, Andrew Dickey, Nathan Rodriguez, Brock Calvillo.
Triple Play baseball team with their championship trophies.
ooking for a safe alternative to “Trick Or Treat?” Moms and dads, bring your entire family and join us Sunday, Oct. 31 for Calvary Chapel’s 25th Annual “Light the Night” Halloween alternative. This event is from 5 to 8 p.m. and held every year on our church campus. We would love to see you there. Free candy, free train rides and carnival games for the preschoolers and elementary age kids. Enjoy our inflatables with a $5 wristband for unlimited fun all night long including a Velcro Wall, Sumo Suits, Off with your Head, Bungee Run, Giant Slide, and Bounce Houses for toddlers and older kids. We will have a petting zoo and Wild Bill’s Pony Rides for a small fee. Enter our Pumpkin Carving Contest or compete in our Pie Eating Contest too. Deep Pit dinners will be for sale along with nachos, cotton candy, and hot dogs. We are located at 6501 Schirra Ct., one block south of Ashe Rd. And White Lane. For more information contact, Kelli Espiritu at 397-6000. Tell a Friend and help us “Light the Night!”
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Halloween shopper Serenity Schindler, 2, prepare for the festivities.
‘Trunk ‘n Treat’ — a fun, safe family event BY DONNA ALSOP Community contributor
re you looking for a fun, safe way for your family to celebrate Halloween? Come to Trunk ‘n Treat — an Olive Knolls Church tradition. The event will be in the church parking lot between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on October 31. There’ll be games, candy, inflatables, candy ,food, candy, baked goods ... did we say “candy?”
A COURTESY OF MANDI DICKEY
The boys are so proud of the final score and championship win against Ventura with a 14-4 in four innings.
BBQ Steak Sandwich dinners will be $7.50 if purchased in advance, $10 at the event. Other food items will be sold for a small price. Wristbands for unlimited fun on the inflatables will be $5 each. Olive Knolls Church is located at 6201 Fruitvale Ave. (between Olive Dr. and Norris Road.) You may call the church office at 399-3303 for more information or to purchase a BBQ Steak Sandwich Dinner ticket.
Annual Family Fun Fest Oct. 31 Courtesy of Brimhall Road Assembly of God
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oin Brimhall Road Assembly of God for a safe alternative for Halloween at its annual Family Fun Fest on Sunday, October 31 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free unlimited carnival fun will be provided including carnival games, bounce houses, kiddie train, costume contest, candy and lots of FUN. Tri-Tip dinners and a concession stand will also be available. For more information call 589-5254 or visit: www. braglife.org.
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