SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRESS RELEASE
CONTACT: Sarah Wahrenbrock FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
310.450.8338, ext. 70229 19 JAN 2012
SEVENTH ANNUAL STATE OF OUR SCHOOLS EVENT
SMMUSD Teams with PTA, CEPS, and Education Foundation to Present Informational Report
On January 30 and 31, SMMUSD will once again partner with the Santa Monica-Malibu Council of PTAs, Community for Excellent Public Schools (CEPS), and the Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation for the Seventh Annual State of Our Schools, a community report on Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District student achievement, initiatives, and financial health.
The State of Our Schools event will take place in Malibu on Monday, January 30 from 6:30-9:00 pm at City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Road). On Tuesday, January 31 from 6:30-9:00pm, the State of Our Schools event will take place in the Thelma Terry Building at Virginia Avenue Park in Santa Monica (2200 Virginia Ave.)
This year’s report will feature the very latest news and information in a comprehensive report from Superintendent Sandra Lyon about the ever-changing financial picture for SMMUSD in light of recent budget announcements from Sacramento. Ms. Lyon’s State of Our Schools presentation will also provide a report on student achievement and District initiatives to help students succeed.
In addition, school Principals will report on innovative educational programs and initiatives that help students make successful transitions to their next grade level. At the Malibu event on January 30, all Malibu Principals will present; Phil Cott from Webster, Rebecca Johnson from Point Dume Marine Science, Barry Yates from Joan Cabrillo, and Mark Kelly from Malibu High School. At the Santa Monica event on January 31, Irene Gonzalez-Castillo from McKinley Elementary, Eva Mayoral from John Adams Middle School and Laurel Fretz from Santa Monica High School will make presentations. Ms. Judy Abdo will speak at both events about the SMMUSD preschool programs. Each event will also feature musical entertainment from student performers.
These educational forums are free and open to all members of the public. Spanish translation is available and light refreshments will be served.
“Please join us at one of the State of Our School events next week,” encouraged Sandra Lyon, SMMUSD Superintendent. “Our Santa Monica-Malibu schools pride themselves on excellence and accomplishment – but the District is facing significant challenges. As parents, community leaders, and concerned citizens, I hope you will take this opportunity to hear the very latest information about our schools; the challenges they face and some of the wonderful accomplishments our students make every day. I look forward to seeing you at one of these events.”
“The State of Our Schools event has proven to be a meaningful and important way for parents to learn more about our District,” says Kelly McMahon Pye, President of the Santa Monica-Malibu Council of PTAs. “This year’s program will be especially significant as Superintendent Lyon and members of her administrative team will discuss their plans for our District’s future.”
“In light of the strong and special relationship between our schools and our cities”, says Community for Excellent Public Schools (CEPS) co-chair Shari Davis, “we feel more committed than ever to help facilitate clear user-friendly communication. Our schools are very special places that impact families and residents across our cities. This annual report is a unique opportunity to hear the latest about the successes and challenges of our excellent public schools.”
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SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
1651 16TH Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
ph: 310.450.8338; fax: 310.581.1138
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