MUSD students and staff team up on television

Two students and two teachers representing Callie Kirkpatrick Elementary teamed up to win $5,000 on the Amazon television show “Play-Doh Squished.” This entertaining game show hosted by celebrity Sarah Hyland invites teams to compete in two physical challenges and a sculpture competition. MUSD Students

Rayden Isaiah Duson and Stephon “Prince” Pieters asked teachers

Alexander Friedrichs and Amy Runner to be on the studio stage with them. Together they formed the “Callie Superstars!”

On the show, the Callie Superstars explored the world of desserts and created all sorts of tasty treats using Play-Doh. Through their ingenious creation, “Sweet Rescue,” the Raiden and Stephon invented a story that took place in Menifee’s own

Wheatfield Park, where critters and creatures worked together to rescue a caterpillar friend. From colorful cupcakes and whimsical pies to playful cookies and realistic critters, the Callie Superstars presented an amazing Play-Doh sculpture. Friedrichs and Runner coached the students throughout the dessert-themed episode.

“In MUSD, collaboration is one of the core dispositions we wish to instill in our students, and in this episode you see the excitement and creativity that comes with collaboration,” Superintendent Jennifer Root shared. “It is truly heartwarming to see MUSD teachers provide opportunities for collaboration every day, not just on TV.”

Out of the studio and back at MUSD, Friedrichs and Runner brought this same creative experience to the students in their classrooms. First, they all watched the show together. It was new to the students so they were really excited to see it. Then they formed teams, combining kids from both classrooms. Each team had to create a story about Christmas and candy. They used cardboard and Play-Doh to build something to show their story. After five days, each team showed their building and shared their story to both classes. The students had so much fun.

After receiving recognition from the Governing Board, students Raiden and Stephon said they were going to use their winnings to buy school supplies for their teachers… and a Nintendo Switch, of course!

Submitted by Menifee Unified School District.

This VCC Health Services mobile health van from Lake Elsinore provides health screening and information on affordable health care during the MUSD Resource and Enrollment Fair. A food truck from Mira Loma was also available to visiting families during the event.

FAIR from page B-1 speaking education resources were available.

Parents learned that effective for the 2023-2024 school year, children who turn five years old between Sept. 2 and April 2 will be admitted to the new Transitional Kindergarten Program at Menifee Unified School District.

MUSD also provides Foster and McKinney-Vento Youth Services to serve the educational needs of foster and homeless children. For information and direction to Menifee parents wishing to enroll their children at the various MUSD schools, call Student Success Services at 951-672-1851. Foster and McKinney-Vento Youth Services can be reached at 951-672-1851 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

With schools dating back to the 1880s, the Menifee Union School District now serves nearly 12,000 students across 15 physical campuses and one digital campus. As a