• STUDENTS NOTED FOR CITIZENSHIP

  Posted by J.S. at 12/5/2016 11:15:00 AM

  Congratulations to the Citizens of the Month for November!

  
  The theme for the month was Citizenship. Here is the list of honorees:

   

  

   

  First Grade: Indigo Guthrie, Henry Nelson, Albert Stepanian.
  
  Second Grade: Kensley Davy, Tamara Galajian, Patrick Ghazarian, Ewan Givens. 

  
  Third Grade: Lia Agakiyan, Sun Han, Jayden Lee.
  
  Fourth Grade: Thomas Chung, Ryan Han, Sarah Martellino.

  
  Fifth Grade: Michael Hebert, Jackson Roehr, Jack Zackrison.
  
  Sixth Grade: Owen Denisiu, Sydney Eck, Megan Khalili, Emmett Milligan.

  
  Ms. Kelly's Class: Saro Semerjian.

  
  Mr. Lee's Class: Sam Reformina.

   

   

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• WRITERS OF THE MONTH ANNOUNCED

  Posted by J.S. at 12/5/2016 11:00:00 AM

  Congratulations to the following students who were honored for outstanding writing!
  
  

  The Writers of the Month for November are:

    

  Kindergarten: Greyson Papier, Kaleb Risdon, Leo Seropian, Kent Vegas.
  
  

  First Grade: Cole Robeson, Pascal St. Aubin, Sofi Torosyan.
  
  

  Second Grade: Natalie Armstrong, Keith Cho, Jasper Griest, Kaila Sherwood-Kong.
  
  Third Grade: Joshua Bastedo, Katelyn Nelson, Abigail Raymundo.
  
  

  Fourth Grade: Nora Anderson, Josiah Noh, Lauren Patton.
  
  

  Fifth Grade: Colleen O’Keefe, David Uzunov, Jack Zackrison.

   

  Sixth Grade: Seraphia Gang, Sarah Kang, Christine Roe.
  
  Ms. Kelly's Class: Ethan Wible. 

   

  Mr. Lee's Class: Alex Karamian.

   

   

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• STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR READING

  Posted by J.S. at 12/5/2016 10:55:00 AM

  Congratulations to the Accelerated Reader Students of the Month! 
  
  

  The award can be given to students who have the highest AR scores or those who show the most improvement in AR. 
  
  

  The AR Students of the Month for November are:

   

  First Grade: Tiana Barseghian, Colston Charles, Darrion Urrutia.

  
  Second Grade: Marcella Caudillo, Noah Godson, Josephine Sawyer, Dorian Vogt.
  
  

  Third Grade: Scarlet Dowswell, Da Yoon Jeong, Kacey Keeney.
  
  

  Fourth Grade: Gemma Caudillo, Lily Dabbaghian, Claudette Sarkisian.

   

  Fifth Grade: Ater Prather, Kean Ryder, Lola Stark.

   

  Sixth Grade: Cristian Aguirre, Claire Roberts, Robert Sarkisyan, Reed Sinclair.

   

     

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• VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH IS SAM H

  Posted by J.S. at 12/5/2016 10:45:00 AM

  By Carol Davila, PTA Volunteer Coordinator
  
  

  Congratulations to our new Volunteer of the Month for November: Sam H!
  
  Fremont would like to say THANK YOU to Sam H for his hard work with PAC, including serving as co-chair of the Annual Campaign that brought in more than $47,000 this year. 

   

  He also has contributed to PAC's Parent Party, Movie Night and Family Fiesta.

   

  He is described by a fellow committee member as being “willing to pitch in where needed. He's a really reliable and energetic member of PAC.”
  
  

  Sam is the proud father of second-grader and preschooler girls.

   

  To select Fremont’s Volunteer of the Month, we reach out to Fremont Teachers and PAC/PTA Chairpersons to gather their nominations. Those nominated may include a dedicated and reliable classroom helper or may be a face you recognize who provides support to Fremont’s school-wide events and programs. Once the nominations are gathered, a selection is made based on each nominee’s outstanding contributions. 

   

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• CITIZENS OF THE MONTH NOTED FOR COOPERATION

  Posted by J.S. at 12/5/2016 10:40:00 AM

  Congratulations to the Citizens of the Month for October!

  
  The theme for the month was Cooperation. Here is the list of honorees:

   

  

   

   

  First Grade: Tiana Barseghian, Aiden Cintora, Yuvanah Viganesh.
  
  Second Grade: Calvin Hyun, Liam Kokorowski, Micah Roh, Enzo Zakari. 

  
  Third Grade: Gracie Fuller, Olivia Jaramillo, Nayiri Safarian.
  
  Fourth Grade: Leon Einhaus, Kylee Nguyen, Jacob Olano.

  
  Fifth Grade: Natalia Jimenez, Bridget O’Keefe, Kean Ryder, Juliaah Villanueva.
  
  Sixth Grade: Natalya Ayranjian, Gavin Capati, Anna Erdmier.

  
  Ms. Kelly's Class: Aram Lulukyan.

  
  Mr. Lee's Class: Kylie Palacios.

   

   

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• WRITERS OF THE MONTH HONORED

  Posted by J.S. at 12/5/2016 10:20:00 AM

  Congratulations to the following students who were honored for outstanding writing!
  
  

  The Writers of the Month for October are:

    

  Kindergarten: Gaby Bakamjian, Abigail Chuang, William Patton, Sophia Yao.

   

  First Grade: Kayla McCurdy, Lila Mehrabi, Sophie Searock.
  
  

  Second Grade: Lauren Lara, Ethan Schadee, Maritza Vogt, Maddox Zuniga.
  
  Third Grade: Sam Cooper, Kathleen Gang, Leana Zargarian.
  
  

  Fourth Grade: Mila Abadzheva, Gemma Caudillo, Joaquin Marin.
  
  

  Fifth Grade: Braden Harkins, Benjamin Kell, Henry Ye.

   

  Sixth Grade: Emilia Avetisyan, Isabella Leetch, Alex Minasyan.
  
  Ms. Kelly's Class: Aram Lulukyan. 

   

  
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• OUTSTANDING READERS RECOGNIZED

  Posted by J.S. at 12/5/2016 10:00:00 AM

  Congratulations to the Accelerated Reader Students of the Month! 
  
  

  The award can be given to students who have the highest AR scores or those who show the most improvement in AR. 
  
  

  The AR Students of the Month for October are:

   

  First Grade: Savitri Chassler, Mikaela Honda, Christian Iskenian.
  
  

  Second Grade: Natalie Armstrong, Gabby Mendez, Nick Reppe.
  
  

  Third Grade: Eli Jones, Brooklyn Roehr, Sekou Viehland.
  
  

  Fourth Grade: Mila Abadzheva, Daniella Avetisyan, Nate Jaramillo.

   

  Fifth Grade: Sophia Garcia, Michael Hebert, Andrew Leventhal.

   

  Sixth Grade: Cameron Cohen, Jackson Greninger, Kaitlyn Regan.

   

• SCIENCE ASSEMBLY WOWS STUDENTS

  Posted by J.S. at 10/28/2016

  Students were treated to their first PTA-sponsored educational assembly last week, a Halloween-themed science presentation called "Boo!"
  
  

  Presenter Rich Blagden, a credentialed science teacher, used dry ice, test tubes, bubbles, vegetable oil and other items to teach students about various scientific principles.
  
  

  In one experiment he demonstrated a process called sublimation, in which dry ice -- technically not ice, but rather solid carbon dioxide -- converts from a solid to a gas, bypassing the liquid stage, and producing a whole lot of spooky looking "smoke." He explained that solid carbon dioxide is what looks like snow on Mars, but is not snow at all.
  
  

  In another demonstration that seemed magical, he showed how that same carbon dioxide gas can be "poured" onto a lit candle to extinguish it. The carbon dioxide starves the fire of oxygen. Blagden explained to the students that this same process is how fire extinguishers work -- and why they should be pointed at the base of the fire instead of the shooting flames in order to be most effective.
  
  

  Blagden, who is a member of the National Science Teachers Association and California Science Teachers Association, also explained the science behind a theoretical invisibility cloak, known to students from Harry Potter, by showing how shining light into a Pyrex bowl full of vegetable oil can make light refract and seem to make objects disappear (pictured above).
  
  

  Additional demonstrations included creating screaming straws and other instruments, and showing how soap bubbles float in carbon dioxide gas. 
  
  

  During the three shows at Fremont, many of the students in kindergarten through sixth-grade were brought on stage to participate in the science demonstrations. They took turns being sublimation scientists, bubble scientists, sound-make scientists and more.

  
  The PTA is proud to be offering two more educational assemblies this school year:
  
  

  January 18, "Street Beat" -- an energetic and interactive percussion-based performing arts group. Inspired by the theatrical success “Stomp,” performers in “Boom Tap” use household items such as trash cans, buckets and old wheels as percussion instruments. The show aims to teach, uplift and inspire students of all backgrounds to incorporate music playing into their daily lives. Street Beat is part of Los Angeles County Arts Commission’s Arts for All program. The learning plan aligns with California’s Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards.
  
  

  March 8, "Poetry Jam" -- a high-energy interactive performance that reveals the fun and enjoyment that can be found in poetry and language. Drawing on a diverse array of poets from Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky to A.A. Milne and Carl Sandburg, and including such classics as “Casey at the Bat,” the show serves as a great overview and introduction to poetry. Extensive audience participation, humor, pacing, pratfalls and props turn this energetic performance into a true spoken-word “jam.” From host David Prather’s comical entrance on a razor scooter to his donning a sandwich board, jumping rope, hurling TVs, and juggling boxes he pulls out all the stops to make ‘em laugh while they learn! Prather, the host of the L.A. Philharmonic’s annual “Open House” at the Hollywood Bowl, has toured schools with the LA Music Center for 15 years. He is a graduate of Princeton University and American Conservatory Theatre.
  
  

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   
  
  
  

   
  
  
  
  

   
  
  

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   
  
  

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   
  
  

   

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• LEAVING THEIR MARK ON THE NEW BUILDING

  Posted by J.S. at 10/26/2016

  By Dr. Christin Molano, Principal
  
  

  On Friday, October 14th, the students and staff at Fremont had the opportunity to leave their mark permanently on the new 2-story building being constructed.

   

  Currently the steel frame is being erected so one of the beams was moved to a safe area for students to view and teachers to sign.

   

  Each class created a message for the future, teachers wrote it on the beam and then it was moved into its permanent place at the end of the day. If you look at the lower area of the building near Downing Avenue you will see it.

   

  Students and staff had a wonderful time and were very excited about this project!
  
  

  To read additional coverage of the project in the CV Weekly, click here.
  
  

   

  

   

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

  
  
   

   

  
  
  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   
  

   

   

   

   

  
  
   

   
  
  

   

   

   

   

   

   

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• VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH IS JOE GUINN

  Posted by J.S. at 10/25/2016

  By Carol Davila, PTA Volunteer Coordinator

  
  
  Congratulations to our new Volunteer of the Month for October: Joe Guinn!
  
  Guinn has put in much time and effort at our school in his role as PTA Membership Chair for the last two years. 
  
  

  His work and dedication help ensure our PTA grows and continues to provide the best possible environment and experiences for Fremont’s children, parents and staff!

  
  Guinn also has served on the PTA Executive Board for two years.

  
  He is the proud father of fourth-grader Jalen and first-grader Emery.

  
  Fremont would like to say THANK YOU to Guinn for all he has done for our school! 
  
  

  To select Fremont’s Volunteer of the Month, we reach out to Fremont Teachers and PAC/PTA Chairpersons to gather their nominations. Those nominated may include a dedicated and reliable classroom helper or may be a face you recognize who provides support to Fremont’s school-wide events and programs. Once the nominations are gathered, a selection is made based on each nominee’s outstanding contributions. 

   

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• CITIZENS OF THE MONTH MODEL RESPONSIBILITY

  Posted by J.S. at 10/4/2016

  Congratulations to the Citizens of the Month for September!

  
  The theme for the month was Responsibility. Here is the list of honorees:

   

  

   

   

  First Grade: Sofi Akopyan, David Keeney, Chaeri Kim.
  
  Second Grade: Olivia Lee, Noah Risdon, Josephine Sawyer, Jayden Suh.

  
  Third Grade: Adrian Garcia, Daniel Khan, Aaron Matthews.
  
  Fourth Grade: Mila Abadzheva, Sam Gore, Olivia Marta.

  
  Fifth Grade: Michelle Chung, Ater Prater, Keira Russell, Lynette Sirakie.
  
  Sixth Grade: Sofia Lopez, William Picariello, Aleek Zakarian.

  
  Ms. Kelly's Class: Brandon Cerezo.

  
  Mr. Lee's Class: Annabel Porath.

   

   

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• WRITERS OF THE MONTH RECOGNIZED

  Posted by J.S. at 10/4/2016

  Congratulations to the following students who were honored for outstanding writing!
  
  

  The Writers of the Month for September are:

    

  Kindergarten: Olivia Cho, Addie Hauler, Cooper Orellana, Nicole Voskanyan.

   
  First Grade: Eli Jensen, Ella Kohls, Ryan Tamez.
  
  

  Second Grade: Gabriel Haynes, Lucas Irwin, Michael Ohanjanyan, Ava Schroeder.
  
  Third Grade: Brooklyn Roehr, Masha Shamsedeen, Lindsay Yoo.
  
  

  Fourth Grade: Ainslie Covington, Sam Gore, Abigail Risdon.
  
  

  Fifth Grade: Pilar Garcia, Lola Stark, Liam Wilbur.

   

  Sixth Grade: Josie Bryan, Collin Kim, Kaitlyn Regan.
  
  Ms. Kelly's Class: Chris Shabani. 

• VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: 'KINDNESS ADVOCATE' PAIGE CLARKE

  Posted by J.S. at 9/22/2016

  By Carol Davila, PTA Volunteer Coordinator
  
  Congratulations to our new Volunteer of the Month for September: Paige Clarke!
  
  Clarke is always willing to lend a helping hand, in addition to fulfilling all the different roles she plays at our school in both PTA and PAC.
  
  

  She volunteers as the Book & Game Club Coordinator, Mixed Bag Designs Chair, Striders Chair, PAC Coins for Kids Chair, Food Drive Chair and Fiesta Cake Walk Co-Chair, and she still finds time to manage our Bully Prevention Program.
  
  

  In addition to the above activities, Clarke is a huge "kindness advocate" for the kids, parents and staff at Fremont! She's known for initiating art projects and other activities that bring children and others in the school community together in the spirit of inclusion, collaboration and caring.
  
  

  She is the proud mom of seventh-grader Cailyn and third-grader Jack. 
  
  

  For years she has served as the leader of the Girl Scout troop that her daughter and other former Fremont girls are still participating in while now at Rosemont.
  
  

  Fremont would like to give a big THANK YOU for all the time and contributions Clarke has given to our school.
  
  

  To select Fremont’s Volunteer of the Month, we reach out to Fremont Teachers and PAC/PTA Chairpersons to gather their nominations. Those nominated may include a dedicated and reliable classroom helper or may be a face you recognize who provides support to Fremont’s school-wide events and programs. Once the nominations are gathered, a selection is made based on each nominee’s outstanding contributions. 

   

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• WRITERS OF THE MONTH HONORED

  Posted by J.S. at 9/9/2016 9:00:00 AM

  Congratulations to the following students who were honored for outstanding writing!
  
  

  The Writers of the Month for August are:

    

  Kindergarten: Henry Adams, Ian Adams, Lucy Bakamjian, Zoe Tarango.

   
  First Grade: Sofi Akopyan, David Keeney, Jacob Shobani.
  
  

  Second Grade: Marcella Caudillo, Zoe Gibson, Ava Hulefeld, Riley Seaver.
  
  

  Third Grade: Leila Duplessis, Da Yoon Jeong, Mackenzie Tien.  
  
  

  Fourth Grade: Thomas Chung, Jalen Guinn, Kristyn Roh.
  
  

  Fifth Grade: Alec Khudanyan, Tori Sunada, Annika Zarifian. 

   

  Sixth Grade: Simon Glaza, Taleen Krikorian, Claire Roberts.
  
  

  Mr. Lee's Class: Omar Ruiz. 
  
  

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• CITIZENS OF THE MONTH NOTED FOR SELF-DISCIPLINE

  Posted by J.S. at 9/9/2016 8:45:00 AM

  Congratulations to the Citizens of the Month for August!

  
  The theme for the month was Self-Discipline. Here is the list of honorees:

   

  

   

   

  First Grade: Evan Conlon, Ashton Grigor, Isabella Terenzi.
  
  Second Grade: Haig Kousherian, Faith Labbe, Natalie Pourgouldjian, ­Mahi Yadev.

  
  Third Grade: Claire Koukeyan, Cherin Son, Lindsay Yoo.
  
  Fourth Grade: Eva Boyadjian, Alexcia Lopez, Josiah Noh.

  
  Fifth Grade: Michael Clark, Tristan Howard-­Ron, Brody Ruyle.
  
  Sixth Grade: David Escalante, ­Maia Krusee-­Leaver, Reed Sinclair.
  
  Ms. Kelly's Class: Enrique Tzul.

  
  Mr. Lee's Class: Omar Ruiz.

SEE THE SUMMER CONSTRUCTION IN 30 SECONDS

 

Fremont Construction Project

https://youtu.be/pPtGETs5U2M

• CITIZENS OF THE MONTH NOTED FOR COURTESY

  Posted by J.S. at 6/27/2016 4:40:00 PM

  Congratulations to the Citizens of the Month for May!

  
  The theme for the month was Courtesy. Here is the list of honorees:

   

  

   

   

  First Grade: Julia Butters, Tamara Galadjian, Sasha Tae, Maritza Vogt.
  
  Second Grade: Alena Kim, Yiorgos Kokonis, Jerair Panossian, Oleg Voronin.

  
  Third Grade: Charlie Carafotes, Sevanna Kerimyan, Joaquin Marin, Zoe Roberts.
  
  Fourth Grade: Luke Francis, Jack Gallagher, David Uzonov.

  
  Fifth Grade: Emilia Avetisyan, Sydney Eck, Audrey Shaverdian.
  
  Sixth Grade: Andrew Bielek, Avery Bradley, Elizabeth Heim.
  
  Ms. Kelly's Class: Ervin Engili.

  
  Mr. Lee's Class: Jacob Halstead.

   

   

  
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• WRITERS OF THE MONTH ANNOUNCED

  Posted by Jacqueline Stenson at 6/27/2016 4:20:00 PM

  Congratulations to the following students who were honored for outstanding writing!
  
  

  The Writers of the Month for May are:

    

  Kindergarten: Lilianna Avetisyan, Aren Dagbashyan, Derek Deronian.

   
  First Grade: Ethan Allahverdian, Jonah Dyckman, Gabriel Haynes, Amanda Ingram.
  
  

  Second Grade: Joshua Bastedo, Olivia Jaramillo, Julie Mousa, Cherin Son.
  
  

  Third Grade: Noah Ivynian, Candace Kim, Sarah Martellino, Josiah Noh.  
  
  

  Fourth Grade: Isabella Bravo, Evan Marrero, Lola Stark.
  
  

  Fifth Grade: Ani Issaiants, Elisha Lee, William Picariello. 

   

  Sixth Grade: Avery Bradley, Yvalisse Ganzon, Carly Martin.
  
  

  Ms. Kelly's Class: Saro Semerjian. ­ 
  
  

  Mr. Lee's Class: Alex Karamian.

   

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• ACCELERATED READER AWARDS GIVEN

  Posted by J.S. at 6/27/2016 4:00:00 PM

  Congratulations to the Accelerated Reader Students of the Month! 
  
  

  The award can be given to students who have the highest AR scores or those who show the most improvement in AR. 
  
  

  The AR Students of the Month for May are:

   

  First Grade: Zoe Gibson, Santiago Matthews, Addy Rickey, Maddox Zuniga.
  
  

  Second Grade: Lia Agakian, Aiden Beach, Masha Shamsedeen, Emma Stepanian.
  
  

  Third Grade: Sophia Faggioli, Rachel Han, Kristyn Roh, Andre Sharlakian.
  
  

  Fourth Grade: Tristan Howard­-Ron, Colleen O’Keefe, Lauren Yoo.

   

  Fifth Grade: Gaby Aguinaldo, Hailey Clark, Emmett Milligan.

   

  Sixth Grade: Noopur Satsangi, Yeajin Suh, Patrick Venezia.

• VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: LAURA ENGLUND-KRUSEE

  Posted by J.S. at 5/18/2016

  By Tanya Einhaus, PTA Volunteer Coordinator
  
  Congratulations to our new Volunteer of the Month for May: Laura Englund-Krusee.
  
  

  Englund-Krusee has long been actively involved in our school and has made a big difference at Fremont during the past eight years. She has been room parent for all eight years -- three of them in two classrooms. In this position she has not only coordinated classroom parties, teacher gifts, silent auction items, field trips and such, but also has helped organize big events like fourth grade’s Gold Rush Day and fifth grade’s Colonial Day.

  On top of that she has served as PTA Historian, a position on the PTA Executive Board, since 2012 and has committed to another year. In that role, Englund-Krusee takes pictures throughout the year at all major Fremont events and puts together a slide show that students will see during school and families will enjoy at a special evening show.
  
  

  In addition, she has been supporting the yearbook team as photographer since 2012.

  Next year Englund-Krusee will also co-chair the sixth grade T-Shirt committee and once again serve as K-Kids Liaison, as she already did when her older daughter was in sixth grade. 
  
  

  As one of the people who nominated her said: "Laura is an incredibly hard-working and friendly volunteer who always steps up to help out and give our kids the best."

  She is the proud mom of seventh-grader Khalia and fifth-grader Maia.
  
  

  Thank you, Laura, for all the many things you do for Fremont! 
  
  

  To select Fremont’s Volunteer of the Month, we reach out to Fremont Teachers and PAC/PTA Chairpersons to gather their nominations. Those nominated may include a dedicated and reliable classroom helper or may be a face you recognize who provides support to Fremont’s school-wide events and programs. Once the nominations are gathered, a selection is made based on each nominee’s outstanding contributions. 

   

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• CITIZENS OF THE MONTH RECOGNIZED FOR LOYALTY

  Posted by J.S. at 5/6/2016

  Congratulations to the Citizens of the Month for April!

  The theme for the month was Loyalty. Here is the list of honorees:

   

  

   

  First Grade: Gunnar Clark, Andrew Ghassemian, Faith Labbe, Kaila Sherwood-­Kong.
  
  Second Grade: Gor Galoyan, Emily Hairapatin, Cate Kell, Erick Padua.

  
  Third Grade: Angie Abarca, Emil Isayan, Jack Jensen, David Toth.
  
  Fourth Grade: Michelle Chung, Alec Khudanyan, Liam Wilbur.

  
  Fifth Grade: Danielle Colondres, Kristina Kechichian, Raymond Mirzayan, Nicole Pambukyan.
  
  Sixth Grade: Gavin Dinger, George Saroyan, Marie Voskanyan.
  
  Ms. Kelly's Class: Enrique Tzul.

  
  Mr. Lee's Class: Joel Bernal.

   

   

   

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• STUDENTS HONORED FOR WRITING

  Posted by J.S. at 5/6/2016

  Congratulations to the following students who were honored for outstanding writing!
  
  

  The Writers of the Month for April are:

    

  Kindergarten: Tigran Galajian, Mason Lee, Mackenzie Reid.

   
  First Grade: Natalie Armstrong, Jasper Griest, Calvin Hyun, Eila Travis.
  
  

  Second Grade: Everli Duganne, Jayden Lee, Maia Perez, Elena Romero.
  
  

  Third Grade: Diego Alvarez-Hernandez, Aaron Eskandari, Aniela Migliaccio, Colin Walley.  
  
  

  Fourth Grade: Miranda Graham, Chloe Jazan, Jordyn Lesh.
  
  

  Fifth Grade: Natalie Ginoian, Maia Krusee-­Leaver, Sofia Lopez. 

   

  Sixth Grade: Lucy Rickey, Rohan Schellenbach, Matthew Tahmasian.
  
  

  Mr. Lee's Class: Omar Ruiz.

   

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• OUTSTANDING READERS RECOGNIZED

  Posted by J.S. at 5/6/2016

  Congratulations to the Accelerated Reader Students of the Month! 
  
  

  The award can be given to students who have the highest AR scores or those who show the most improvement in AR. 
  
  

  The AR Students of the Month for April are:

   

  First Grade: Jivan Avakain, Justin Choi, Kayla Hussein, Vincent Pepitone.
  
  

  Second Grade: Olivia Jaramillo, Claire Koukeyan, Julie Mousa, Hayden Shirvanian.
  
  

  Third Grade: Amelie Bonjour, Evelyn Han, Ella McCurdy, Jad Simon.
  
  

  Fourth Grade: Devon Li, Keira Russell, Natashya Tabet.

   

  Fifth Grade: Lilian Khojayan, Vienna Panossian, Angel Perez.

   

  Sixth Grade: Matt Delfino, Anika Grigor, Garrett Li.

• DIANE JONES IS VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

  Posted by J.S. at 4/29/2016

  By Tanya Einhaus, PTA Volunteer Coordinator

  Congratulations to our new Volunteer of the Month for April: Diane Jones!

  Jones is one of our most dedicated volunteers who consistently works to make Fremont a fabulous and friendly place.

  She has served as PTA Secretary this school year and is committed to serve a second term next year. She also has volunteered on the PTA Nominating Committee.

  In addition to these duties, Jones has been busy co-chairing Fremont’s always-popular Book Fair, which took place twice this school year and is a major fundraiser.

  This month she helped make the Staff Appreciation Week a success by coordinating a wonderful breakfast for the Fremont staff. 

  On top of all that, Jones is room parent for Mrs. Wolf's class and frequently helps out in both her kids’ classrooms – either stuffing Thursday folders or working centers.

  As one of the people who nominated her remarked: “She lives here! Her Book Fair was extraordinary and her help in both kinder and second-grade classrooms is over the top. Thank you!”

  In addition to volunteering her time to Fremont activities, Jones also helped start up a new Girl Scout Daisy troop this year for her daughter and many other kindergarten girls! She serves as the troop's co-leader.

  She is the proud mom of second-grader Eli and kindergartener Sylvie.

  Thank you, Diane, for all of the many, many things that you do for Fremont! 

  To select Fremont’s Volunteer of the Month, we reach out to Fremont Teachers and PAC/PTA Chairpersons to gather their nominations. Those nominated may include a dedicated and reliable classroom helper or may be a face you recognize who provides support to Fremont’s school-wide events and programs. Once the nominations are gathered, a selection is made based on each nominee’s outstanding contributions. 

   

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• JACOB CHOE WINS AWARD IN POSTER CONTEST

  Posted by J.S. at 4/25/2016

  Congratulations to fifth-grader Jacob Choe who took seventh place in the "I Love My Neighborhood" Poster Contest.

  This year the contest theme was "Slam Dunk the Junk!" and there were more than 10,000 entries.

  Fremont students first-grader Zoe Gibson and second-grader Lindsey Yoo also were nominated for the grand prize.

  The contest was created in 1994 by Glendale Clean & Beautiful "to educate students and their families about civic responsibility and neighborhood pride," according to the group's website. "Standards aligned lessons and activities are provided in a teacher's guide where students learn about the sources of litter and pollution prevention. Over the years, the contests has addressed themes relating to graffiti and litter prevention, increasing neighborhood pride, and encouraging community recycling."

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

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• SPA DAY GIVES OUR HARD-WORKING STAFF A BREAK

  Posted by J.S. at 4/22/2016

  By Betsy Wilbur, Spa Day Chair

  On the Friday of Staff Appreciation Week the PTA converted the teacher's lounge into a spa-like setting, complete with a fountain, herbal tea and peaceful music. The teachers and staff could sign up for two 10-minute appointments to enjoy a relaxing massage (donated by local therapists) or paraffin wax hand treatment. Many of the staff just took a few moments to sit and relax in a soothing environment. Our staff works so hard and the PTA was happy to give them a little treat. To quote Mrs. Wolf, “It’s my favorite day of the year!”

  It takes MANY, MANY parents pitching in to make the day happen. Thanks so much to all of you!

  Lorna Simon, Josette Jaramillo, Heather Gore and Paige Clarke helped transform the room. Irene Potikyan and Jenny Fickas donated spa water items and magazines. Mike Anderson coordinated the volunteer credentialed substitutes who were in the classrooms while the teachers enjoyed their spa appointments (and also was a sub the entire day himself). Parents Christina Martin and Elizabeth Migliaccio were also volunteer subs in the classrooms. Parents Olga Aguirre, Nancy Park, Paige Clark, Lisa Enriquez (who doesn’t even have a child at Fremont anymore but came to help anyway because we needed it), Lisa Schellenbach, Janet Greninger, Lorna Simon, Amanda Jane, Armena Andranian, Carolyn Sion and Annette Postelwait helped give the staff paraffin wax hand treatments.

  Finally, Leslie Lesh, Laura Englund-Krusee, Lisa Schellenbach and Jenny Fickas helped make sure it all got cleaned up and returned the teacher’s lounge to normal.

  PLEASE PATRONIZE THESE PROFESSIONAL THERAPISTS WHO DONATED THEIR TIME AND TALENTS FOR OUR SPA DAY (and tell them Fremont sent you!)

  IDEA: A massage certificate would make a GREAT end-of-year gift for your teachers!

  *BNWELL Therapeutic & Educational Services, Amanda Jane, 818-795-4040, www.bnwell.com.

  *dtox DAY SPA, Lara Manouchehri, 818-288-2916, laramassage@yahoo.com.  

  *Massage Envy, www.massageenvy.com.

  

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

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• FREMONT EARNS 9 MEDALS AT MATH FIELD DAY

  Posted by J.S. at 4/8/2016 11:00:00 AM

  Fremont students took home nine medals at GUSD Math Field Day, attended by more than 230 students across the district.

  The annual event, which involves Fremont students in the Math Club who were selected by teachers to participate, was held last Saturday at La Crescenta Elementary and awards were given at Crescenta Valley High School. Fremont's Math Club is led by sixth-grade teacher Mrs. Jessica Samuelson.

   

  Here is the list of Fremont winners in the team competitions:

   

  Fourth Grade: 

  *Kean Ryder — second place in problem solving

  *Brody Ruyle — third place in conceptual understanding 

   

  Fifth Grade: 

  *Maia Krusee-Leaver — first place in conceptual understanding 

  *Vienna Panossian — first place in problem solving
  *Nicolo Terenzi — second place in problem solving

   

  Sixth Grade: 

  *Jack Bunting — first place in conceptual understanding, and second place in problem solving 

  *Sienna Noordemeer — first place in conceptual understanding
  *Avery Anderson — third place in problem solving
  
  

  Congratulations to all of the Fremont "mathletes" who participated in Math Field Day this year:

  
  Fourth Grade: Haik Isaints, Devon Li, Brody Ruyle, Kean Ryder.

   

  Fifth Grade: Josiane Bryan, Maia Krusee-Leaver, Vienna Panossian, Nicolo Terenzi.

   

  Sixth Grade: Avery Anderson, Jack Bunting, Chris Leventhal, Sienna Noordemeer.

   

  

   

    

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

    

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

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• STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR READING PERFORMANCE

  Posted by J.S. at 4/8/2016

  Congratulations to the Accelerated Reader Students of the Month! 

  The award can be given to students who have the highest AR scores or those who show the most improvement in AR. 

  The AR Students of the Month for March are:

   

  First Grade: Ian Cisneroz, Jonah Dyckman, Faith Labbe, Lauren Lara.

  Second Grade: Kacey Keeney, Danny Lopez, Armen Simonian, Cherin Son.

  Third Grade: Ava Boyadzyan, Magy Pourgouldjian, Trevor Sandberg, Aaron Staniels.

  Fourth Grade: Caid Adams, Anais Ochoa, Lynette Sirakie.

   

  Fifth Grade: Yorck Einhaus, Seraphia Gang, Xavier Haynes.

   

  Sixth Grade: William Andrew, Ben Elster, Matthew Hernandez.

   

    

   

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• WRITERS OF THE MONTH HONORED

  Posted by J.S. at 4/7/2016 12:00:00 PM

  Congratulations to the following students who were honored for outstanding writing!

    

  The Writers of the Month for March are:

    

  Kindergarten: Anastasia Boudouvas, Anna Hovhannisyan, Francesca Imburgia.

   
  First Grade: Keith Cho, Ava Hulefeld, Lucas Irwin, Mahi Yadav.

  Second Grade: Luka Burger, Scarlet Doswell, Abigail Raymundo, Masha Shamsedeen.

  Third Grade: Daniella Avetisyan, Lilly Kupelian, Roman Lara, Kristyn Roh.  

  Fourth Grade: Natalie Hairapatian, Ben Kell, Kate Schlueter.
  
  

  Fifth Grade: Josie Bryan, Taleen Krikorian, Nicolo Terenzi. 

   

  Sixth Grade: Henri Gang, John Hebert, Kaylin Schroeder.

  Ms. Kelly's Class: Ethan Wible.

  Mr. Lee's Class: Caryn Yaguchi.

   

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• TRUSTWORTHY STUDENTS RECOGNIZED

  Posted by J.S. at 4/7/2016

  Congratulations to the Citizens of the Month for March!

  The theme for the month was Trustworthiness. Here is the list of honorees:

   

  

   

  First Grade: Sarah Frey, Camila Garcia-Beltran, Kayla Hussein, Abbi Reed.
  
  Second Grade: Grace Fuller, Aaron Matthews, Micah Patterson, Nayiri Safarian.

  
  Third Grade: Chloe Barett, Dominic Garcia, Diego Jimenez, Aashi Yadav.
  
  Fourth Grade: Braden Harkins, Tori Sunada, Annika Zarifian.

  
  Fifth Grade: Maia Krusee-­Leaver, Emmett Milligan, Suzan Mirzakhanyan.
  
  Sixth Grade: Emily Aghajani, Abby Clark, Chris Leventhal.
  
  Ms. Kelly's Class: Kylie Palacios.

  
  Mr. Lee's Class: Alex Karamian.

   

  Ms. Rivera's Class: Brody Heim.

   

• KAROLIINA NAUHA IS VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

  Posted by J.S. at 3/16/2016 6:00:00 AM

  By Tanya Einhaus, PTA Volunteer Coordinator

  Congratulations to our new Volunteer of the Month for March: Karoliina Nauha!
  
  Nauha has proven to be an invaluable asset to our school!

  She has served as PTA's Vice President of Fundraising for two years. In this role she made big changes to fundraising at Fremont by introducing new fundraisers such as Mixed Bag Designs, Yum Yum Yogurt and Valentine's See's Candy Sales.

  In doing so, she helped bring in thousands of dollars for our school!

  In addition to taking the lead role of PTA VP/Fundraising, she also serves as room parent in her daughter Tea’s first-grade class and volunteers her time to help in her kids’ classrooms. She also is the proud mom of third-grader Miro.

  As one of her fellow volunteers says: “Karoliina has been a great asset to Fremont, and we are very grateful for all her hard work and kindness!”

  Outside of school Nauha helps out at her church, is very involved in bringing awareness to celiac disease and “... even through her job (as a dietitian) she shows that she is dedicated to helping others,” says one of her co-volunteers.

  Nauha's contributions and smiling face will be missed by us all as she, husband Petri and the kids will be leaving us soon to start a new and exciting chapter of their lives in Louisville, Kentucky!

  Karoliina, thank you for all you have done for our school. We wish you and your family all the best for this adventure!

  To select Fremont’s Volunteer of the Month, we reach out to Fremont Teachers and PAC/PTA Chairpersons to gather their nominations. Those nominated may include a dedicated and reliable classroom helper or may be a face you recognize who provides support to Fremont’s school-wide events and programs. Once the nominations are gathered, a selection is made based on each nominee’s outstanding contributions. 

   

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• SERVICE AWARDS GIVEN AT FOUNDERS DAY

  Posted by J.S. at 3/11/2016

  Six members of the Fremont community were honored with the PTA's top service awards at the recent Founders Day Gala.

  At the annual event, which celebrates the founding of the PTA in 1897, Honorary Service Awards (HSAs) were given to:

  *Terry Chacon, PAC/PTA volunteer, Honorary Service Award
  *Pat Gieselman, Education Assistant, Continuing Service Award
  *Selva Pravikoff, PTA volunteer and Cub Scout leader, Honorary Service Award
  *Lorna Simon, PTA President, Honorary Service Award
  *Chris Veeh, Fourth-Grade Teacher, Outstanding Teacher Award
  *Jennifer Zimmer, PAC/PTA volunteer, Honorary Service Award 

   

  

   

   

  Also at the event, the PTA elected its new slate of officers. The PTA Executive Board members for 2016-17 are:

   

  

  *President: Tracy Leventhal

  *1st VP/Assemblies: Jacqueline Stenson
  *2nd VP/Hospitality: Lorna Simon
  *3rd VP/Fundraising: Jenna Harkins
  *Secretary: Diane Jones
  *Treasurer: Amy Torosyan
  *Auditor: Diana Keeney
  *Parliamentarian: Nancy Soltero
  *Historian: Laura Englund-Krusee
  

  *Membership: Joe Guinn

  *Art Docent: Randa Shammaa

  
  

  The event was organized by PTA’s Hospitality Chair Tamar Kousherian, with the theme "We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands," and emceed by Fremont parent Evan Gore. PTA's 1st VP Betsy Wilbur coordinated all of the honors. The evening was filled with skits, songs and other tributes to the HSA recipients.

   

  Also honored at the event with Very Special Person (VSP) awards were several sixth-grade parents in their final year at Fremont who have given extraordinary service as a leader during their time at the school. They are: 

   

  *Jaylyn Abrahamian

  *Lawrence Abrahamian

  *Andrea Cabalo
  *Rebecca Delfino
  *Alin Karakas
  *Amy Kilgore
  *Dan Kilgore
  *Christina Martin
  *Elizabeth Nesbitt
  *Kristen O’Meara

  *Nancy Park
  *Annette Postelwait
  *Peter Pravikoff
  *Selva Pravikoff

  *Rosie Robles
  *Jennifer Zimmer

  Delfino and Martin also received Lifetime Achievement awards for their service. 

  Here are some additional photos from Founders Day:

  

   

  
  
  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   
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• STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR GOOD READING

  Posted by J.S. at 3/8/2016 7:00:00 AM

  Congratulations to the Accelerated Reader Students of the Month! 

  The award can be given to students who have the highest AR scores or those who show the most improvement in AR. 

  The AR Students of the Month for February are:

   

  First Grade: Declan Chandran-Mazen, Keith Cho, Madison Hons, Maya Pruitt.

  Second Grade: Sam Cooper, Suzanna Kerohanian, Owen Pierre, Mackenzie Tien.

  Third Grade: Gemma Caudillo, Ryan Han, Diana Mirzakhanyan, Sebastian Rivera.

  Fourth Grade: Daniella Irwin, Shant Torosyan, David Uzonov.

   

  Fifth Grade: Jovie Ayranjian, Ethan Dyckman, Christine Roe.

   

  Sixth Grade: Cailyn Clarke, Dylan O’Meara, Mercy Prather.

   

    

   

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• ASSEMBLY COVERS HISTORY OF MUSICAL THEATRE

  Posted by J.S. at 3/4/2016 9:00:00 AM

  By Betsy Wilbur, PTA 1st Vice President of Assemblies 

  Our Fremont TK-6 students were exposed to the world of live theatre when they were treated to “The History of Musical Theatre in 42 Minutes and 28 Seconds” during PTA-sponsored Educational Assemblies on Monday and Tuesday. The fun show was created and is performed by members of Musical Theatre Guild, a non-profit membership company of theatrical professionals who produce and perform a variety of musical theatre works for the entertainment, enrichment and education of Southern California audiences.

  The musical review included selected songs encompassing the richness and diversity of a truly original American art form. A cast of four actor/singers and a pianist used selected costume pieces and props to trace the colorful history and development of musical theatre. Starting from the earliest shows, the company presented songs from the groundbreaking productions of "Showboat" (1927) by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein, and "Oklahoma" (1943) by Hammerstein and Richard Rodgers. Moving forward in time, the performers continued to explore this unique art form by examining the music and songs from recent Broadway musicals, such as "Ragtime" and "The Lion King." The song list also included favorites from "Annie Get Your Gun," "West Side Story," "Hello, Dolly!," "Hair," "Grease," "A Chorus Line" and "The Phantom of the Opera."
  
  Students learned about the elements in a musical: book (story or script), lyrics (words to songs), the score (the music) and dance. They learned how the lyrics express the thoughts and emotions of characters, contributing to the mood and moving the action forward. They also learned how the score reinforces the emotion and can serve as a transition between parts of the show. Finally, they were shown how dance can also help establish mood, comedy or dramatic moments.  

  Students were selected in each assembly to participate on stage in “Tomorrow” from “Annie,” and the actress playing Eliza from “My Fair Lady” danced with boys from the audience as she sang “I Could Have Danced All Night.” All the students clapped along to “Let the Sunshine In” from “Hair” and almost everyone recognized “Circle of Life” from “The Lion King.” Afterwards the kids got to ask the actors questions.  

  Ask your kids about the assembly! Here are some questions you can ask to get your discussion started (your kids will love that you are interested!):

  • Had you ever heard any of the songs in "The History of Musical Theatre in 42 Minutes and 28 Seconds"? Which ones? Where did you hear them? 
  • What was your favorite song in "The History of Musical Theatre in 42 Minutes and 28 Seconds"? Why? 
  • What are the three main elements in a musical? (book, song, dance) 
  • If you could play any of the characters you were introduced to in the performance, which one would you choose? Why? 
  • The revue featured musicals from different time periods. Which musical took place in the 1950s? The 1960s? 
  • What similarities did you notice between the scene from "Romeo and Juliet" and the scene from "West Side Story"? How were they different? Describe.

  "The History of Musical Theatre" was the last of three Educational Assemblies being funded this year by the PTA. The purpose of these assemblies is to augment our student curriculum with inspiring, educational and motivational presentations that give the students an alternative outlet for learning and expose them to things they don’t normally see in the classroom environment – especially the arts. All Educational Assemblies include written teacher preparation materials that contain background information on the artist and specific performance, as well as pre- and post-performance activities for the classroom. The assemblies will cost the PTA a little under $7,000, the budgeted amount for the year. The money raised through our PTA fundraisers throughout the year is so important to keep these kinds of programs available for our kids. 

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

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• WRITERS OF THE MONTH ANNOUNCED

  Posted by J.S. at 3/3/2016 9:00:00 AM

  Congratulations to the following students who were honored for outstanding writing!

    

  The Writers of the Month for February are:

    

  Kindergarten: Colston Charles, Silvie Jones, Sophie Searock.

   
  First Grade: Sarah Frey, Ewan Givens, Kayla Hussein, Maritza Vogt.

  Second Grade: Connor Harkins, Lindsey Nam, Alyssa Panduro, Aren Zakarian.

  Third Grade: Nora Anderson, Evelyn Han, Kylee Nguyen, Erin Son.

  Fourth Grade: Luke Lindeman, Henry Ye, Rene Zahiney.
  
  

  Fifth Grade: Lucy Frame, Simon Glaza, Isabella Leetch.

   

  Sixth Grade: Carly Godbold, Nathan Kilgore, Katie Thibault.

  Ms. Kelly's Class: Enrique Tzul.

  Mr. Lee's Class: Joel Bernal.

   

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• CITIZENS OF THE MONTH NOTED FOR HONESTY

  Posted by J.S. at 3/3/2016 6:00:00 AM

  Congratulations to the Citizens of the Month for February!

  The theme for the month was Honesty. Here is the list of honorees:

   

  

   

  First Grade: Ellen Kyupelyan, Olivia Lee, Natalie Pourgouldjian, Josephine Sawyer.
  
  Second Grade: Sun Han, Serineh Hovanessian, Sonia Kalpakchyan, Sadie Paur.

  
  Third Grade: Jazlyn Couch, Jalen Guinn, Jad Simon, Naomi Smith.
  
  Fourth Grade: Andrew Leventhal, Kate Schlueter, Callum Searock.

  
  Fifth Grade: Natalya Ayranjian, Cian Covington, David Escalante.
  
  Sixth Grade: Ruben Perez, Lucy Rickey, Reese Sion.
  
  Ms. Kelly's Class: Ethan Wible.
  
  Mr. Lee's Class: Sebastian Ramirez.

   

  Ms. Rivera's Class: Juliaah Villanueva.

• NANCY SOLTERO IS VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

  Posted by J.S. at 2/24/2016 6:00:00 PM

  By Tanya Einhaus, PTA Volunteer Coordinator

  Congratulations to our new Volunteer of the Month for February: Nancy Soltero!

  Soltero has played a big part in making a difference at Fremont! She has been volunteering at our school since her third-grade son, Silus, started kindergarten.

  For the last three years Soltero has served as co-chair for one of our students’ favorite events and PTA fundraisers - the Book Fair. Soltero puts all her heart and soul, creativity, and time in this event. She and her co-chairs spend hours and days preparing wonderful decorations, advertising the event, organizing volunteers, etc., in order to make this a memorable week for the students.

  In addition, Soltero has served as PTA Secretary for two years and is now serving a two-year term as PTA Parliamentarian.

  She also has been busy as a room parent and is always eager to help in the classroom or with the annual Art Show.

  One of the people who nominated Soltero described her as: “...a powerhouse of creativity and cooperation ... endless generosity of spirit, and tenacious with her visions for Fremont!”

  This year is also the second year that she has been on the PTA Nominee Committee, which means recruiting people for the PTA Executive Board and the many chair positions.

  To close with the words of another person who nominated her: “Our school is lucky to have her and we should applaud her efforts over the past few years!”

  Thank you, Nancy, for all you do for our school!

  To select Fremont’s Volunteer of the Month, we reach out to Fremont Teachers and PAC/PTA Chairpersons to gather their nominations. Those nominated may include a dedicated and reliable classroom helper or may be a face you recognize who provides support to Fremont’s school-wide events and programs. Once the nominations are gathered, a selection is made based on each nominee’s outstanding contributions. 

   

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• STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING WRITING

  Posted by J.S. at 2/5/2016 3:00:00 PM

  Congratulations to the following students who were honored for outstanding writing in December and January!

    

  The Writers of the Month for December are:

    

  Kindergarten: Leon Avakian, Kayla McCurdy, Phillip Rincon.

  First Grade: Marlena Graham, Nirvanavi Satsangi, Ava Schroeder, Kaila Sherwood-Kong.

  Second Grade: Kacey Keeney, Mary Malouf, Katelyn Nelson, Jerair Panossian.

  Third Grade: Gemma Caudillo, Thomas Chung, Alexcia Lopez, Aaron Staniels.

  Fourth Grade: Bennett Deyto, Daniella Irwin, Jack Zackrison.
  
  

  Fifth Grade: Seraphia Gang, Narek Jamkotchian, Sophie Voskanyan.

   

  Sixth Grade: Nikitas Klapsis, Jocelyn Savin, Toby Saw.

  Mr. Lee's Class: Alex Karamian.

   

  The Writers of the Month for January are:

    

  
  Kindergarten: Tiana Barseghian, Sevanna Safarian, Isabella Terenzi.

  First Grade: Gabriel Garcia, Haig Kousherian, Andre Sookazian, Sasha Tae.

  Second Grade: Tyler Albert, Daniel Khan, Kaitlyn Kim, Leana Zargarian.

  Third Grade: Ainslie Covington, Jalen Guinn, Joaquin Marin, Nicholas Tamez.

  Fourth Grade: Ashlin Clark, Macie Elster, Alain Sanchez.
  
  

  Fifth Grade: Sydney Eck, Raymond Mirzayan, Kaitlyn Regan.

   

  Sixth Grade: Makayla Graham, Sofia Magdaleno, Marie Voskanyan.

  Mr. Lee's Class: Joel Bernal.

    
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• AR AWARDS FOR DECEMBER AND JANUARY

  Posted by J.S. at 2/4/2016 9:30:00 AM

  Congratulations to the Accelerated Reader Students of the Month for December and January! 

  The award can be given to students who have the highest AR scores or those who show the most improvement in AR. 

  The AR Students of the Month for December are:

   

  First Grade: Marcella Caudillo, Junah Chang, Danica Dyer, Eurah Kim.

  Second Grade: Sofia Bravo, Kathleen Gang, Katelyn Nelson, Micah Patterson.

  Third Grade: Otto Cohen, Isabelle Garcia, Elena Manuelian, Barrett Pardo.

  Fourth Grade: Arevik Sakaroff, Dylan Wee, Henry Ye.

   

  Fifth Grade: Peter Darmanian, Kaitlyn Regan, Claire Roberts.

   

  Sixth Grade: Narek Maghroochian, Whitney Noh, Noopur Satsangi.

   

   

  The AR Students of the Month for January are:

   

  First Grade: Olivia Lee, Gabriel Rubio, Caitlin Staniels, Mahi Yadav.

  Second Grade: Sara Fickas, Gunnar Herman, Daniel Khan, MacKenzie Tien.

  Third Grade: Troy Clark, Leon Einhaus, Nate Jaramillo, Alex Lawrence-Wallace.

  Fourth Grade: Pilar Garcia, Richard Minasyan, Lola Stark.

   

  Fifth Grade: Collin Kim, Elisha Lee, Danielle Simon.

   

  Sixth Grade: Jack Bunting, Ava Imburgia, Rohan Schellenbach.

   

   

   

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• STUDENTS HONORED AS CITIZENS OF THE MONTH

  Posted by J.S. at 2/4/2016 9:00:00 AM

  Congratulations to the Citizens of the Month for December and January!

  The theme for December was Compassion. Here is the list of December honorees: 

   

   

  

   

  First Grade: Zoe Gibson, Nina Ivynian, Bella Ortiz, Micah Roh.
  
  Second Grade: Lia Agakiyan, Everli Duganne, Connor Harkins, Owen Pierre.

  
  Third Grade: Nora Anderson, Sophia Faggioli, Alec Kousherian, Sophie Smith.
  
  Fourth Grade: Gabriela Perez, Lynette Siraki, Lauren Yoo.

  
  Fifth Grade: Jackson Greninger, Vienna Panossian, Michael Shaker.
  
  Sixth Grade: Leia Avakian, Sydney Postelwait, Taili Sherwood-Kong.
  
  Ms. Kelly's Class: Jordan Lizaola.
  
  Mr. Lee's Class: Jacob Halstead.

   

  Ms. Rivera's Class: Russell Gereaux.

   

   

  The theme for January was Respect. Here is the list of January honorees:

   

   

  First Grade: Aaric Bielek, Santiago Matthews, Nathaniela Nguyen, Riley Sapien.
  
  Second Grade: Jake Allende, Jayden Lee, Erwin Rostamlou, Emma Stepanian.

  
  Third Grade: Ava Boyadzhyan, Brandon Han, Aniela Migliaccio, Kristyn Roh.
  
  Fourth Grade: Natalie Hairapatian, Brody Ruyle, Kean Ryder.

  
  Fifth Grade: Josie Bryan, Yorck Einhaus, Simon Glaza.
  
  Sixth Grade: Elmer Leon, Sienna Noordemeer, Sammy Villasenor.
  
  Mr. Lee's Class: Omar Ruiz.

   

  Ms. Rivera's Class: Emin Grigorian.

• VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH IS TANYA EINHAUS

  Posted by J.S. at 1/20/2016 6:40:00 AM

  Congratulations to our new Volunteer of the Month for December/January: Tanya Einhaus!
  
  Since moving to California from Austria four years ago, Einhaus has been helping out at Fremont in a variety of ways.

  For the last two years, she has been serving as PTA Volunteer Coordinator, making sure that many of the volunteer jobs at Fremont are filled so that our school activities and functions run smoothly.

  Another part of this role is recognizing the outstanding volunteer contributions at our school by naming each Volunteer of the Month during the year.

  As one of the people who nominated her for Volunteer of the Month noted: "Tanya does so much for Fremont. Now, it's her turn to take the honors!"

  In other contributions, Einhaus has put in countless hours with the PTA Scholastic Book Fairs, offering her creativity and time in setting up the popular fund-raising event.

  She also lends her time to the school library, helping to reshelve books after the students have finished reading them.

  In addition, Einhaus serves as a room parent for Mrs. Downer's fifth-grade class this year. In this role, she puts in many hours coordinating Book Club lunches, gathering supplies, planning parties, keeping parents informed of class activities, and helping the Science Garden grow!

  She is the proud mom of fifth-grader Yorck and third-grader Leon. Through the years, she has regularly helped out in both of her boys' classrooms.

  Thank you, Tanya, for everything you do for Fremont!

  To select Fremont’s Volunteer of the Month, we reach out to Fremont Teachers and PAC/PTA Chairpersons to gather their nominations. Those nominated may include a dedicated and reliable classroom helper or may be a face you recognize who provides support to Fremont’s school-wide events and programs. Once the nominations are gathered, a selection is made based on each nominee’s outstanding contributions. 

   

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• ASSEMBLY FEATURES MUSIC FROM PERU

  Posted by J.S. at 1/19/2016 11:30:00 AM

  By Betsy Wilbur, PTA 1st Vice President of Assemblies

  Our Fremont K-6 students were treated to the traditional and ancient music of Peru during last week's PTA-sponsored Educational Assemblies. INCA –The Peruvian Ensemble played rare and authentic instruments, carrying the students back to the lost empire of the Incas. 

  The performance included an introduction to the music of Peru, featuring indigenous Inca, Spanish and African influences. The program began with a song from Puno that featured the Quena, an Andean version of the flute. This was followed by a lively, traditional dance from Cusco, which is performed during a harvest celebration and features a native Inca stye. Sikuriada, a song from the Lake Titicaca region, highlighted the Campona, traditional bamboo “pan pipes.”

  The students heard two musical solos – one played on the Charango, a unique and tiny guitar, and the other played on the Cajon, a special wooden box.

  Other dances included one with a Hispanic influence from the northern coast of Peru and Pio-Pio, of mestizo heritage from the southern Andes.

  Additional musical pieces featured wooden flutes and chac-chacs, shakers made of goat and sheep hooves. The kids were fascinated by an instrument made from the jaw bone of a donkey!

  Students participated in an Afro-Peruvian competitive dance, and were also called up to play some traditional Peruvian rhythm instruments. The kids loved it when Ms. Molano and some of their teachers, including Miss Morgan and Ms. Wooldridge, were brought up to also learn the dancing.

  Ask your kids about the assembly! Here are some questions you can ask to get your discussion started (your kids will love that you are interested!):

  • What are the three main cultures in Peru and what has each contributed to Peruvian music?
  • What words would you use to describe the music of Peru? What feelings did it bring to you?
  • What most impressed you about the performance? What about these things stood out?
  • What are the different musical categories of instruments that were played (percussion, wind, strings)?
  • What were the different movements that were performed in the dances? Can you demonstrate any of them?

  INCA – The Peruvian Ensemble was the second of three Educational Assemblies being funded this year by the PTA. The purpose of these assemblies is to augment our student curriculum with inspiring, educational and motivational presentations that give the students an alternative outlet for learning and expose them to things they don’t normally see in the classroom environment. All Educational Assemblies include written teacher preparation materials that contain background information on the artist and specific performance, as well as pre- and post-performance activities for the classroom. The assemblies will cost the PTA a little under $7,000, the budgeted amount for the year. The money raised through our PTA fundraisers throughout the year is so important to keep these kinds of programs available for our kids.

  At the end of February our students will be treated to an original Broadway Review called “The History of Musical Theatre in 42 Minutes.” The professional actors of the Musical Theatre Guild will present an educational and entertaining overview of the rich history of the American Musical, exposing our students to the world of live theatre. 

  On Educational Assembly days students in grades K-2 see the performance at 9 a.m., grades 5-6 see the performance at 10 a.m. and grades 3-4 see the performance at 11 a.m.