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Academic Planning

Calendar SY 16-17

SY 2016-2017

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Academic

Activities

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Achievement 7

Fine Arts 17

Host Nation 21

PTSO 22

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DoDEA Mission: DoDEA Mission: DoDEA Mission: The DoDEA Mission is to Educate, Engage, and Empower The DoDEA Mission is to Educate, Engage, and Empower The DoDEA Mission is to Educate, Engage, and Empower

each student to succeed in a dynamic worldeach student to succeed in a dynamic worldeach student to succeed in a dynamic world...

DGF Rota MHS Vision Statement: DGF Rota MHS Vision Statement: DGF Rota MHS Vision Statement: We empower all students at DGF Rota We empower all students at DGF Rota We empower all students at DGF Rota

MHS to learn to their maximum potential and to become productive, responsible MHS to learn to their maximum potential and to become productive, responsible MHS to learn to their maximum potential and to become productive, responsible

members of a dynamic, global society. All stakeholders are committed to provid-members of a dynamic, global society. All stakeholders are committed to provid-members of a dynamic, global society. All stakeholders are committed to provid-

ing a rigorous, standardsing a rigorous, standardsing a rigorous, standards---based curriculum in a nurturing and safe environment.based curriculum in a nurturing and safe environment.based curriculum in a nurturing and safe environment.

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Dear Parents, We had a successful month in April as we welcomed spring and warmer weather. Congratulations to all of the students who achieved honor roll last quarter. Congratu-lations to all students who are currently taking AP exams! I applaud your efforts in taking rigorous course work that will benefit you in college. Congratulations to all NHS and NJHS inductees! We look forward to your leadership. As we finish the year, we are not winding down. We need to finish the year strong! The recent band concerts and school musical are a testament to this commitment! Con-tinue to strive for high grades and complete all course-work. Go Admirals! Sincerely, Mohan R. Vaswani Principal, DGF Rota MHS Marc Villarreal Assistant Principal, DGF Rota MHS

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Academic Planning: DGF Calendar Improvements for School Year 2016Academic Planning: DGF Calendar Improvements for School Year 2016Academic Planning: DGF Calendar Improvements for School Year 2016---17 and 17 and 17 and CCRS Alignment with Stateside StandardsCCRS Alignment with Stateside StandardsCCRS Alignment with Stateside Standards

giving teachers an oppor-

tunity to make adjust-

ments to classroom prac-

tice immediately following

the early release. Addi-

tionally, because several

other schools in DoDEA

have also scheduled their

collaboration on Thursday

afternoons, opportunities

are increased for profes-

sional growth beyond the

walls of our own schools,

made possible by a num-

ber of technological sup-

ports provided by DoDEA.

Dismissal time on Thurs-

days will be 1345 for the

DGF ES and 1400 for the

DGF MHS. If you have

questions about the early

release, please contact the

school.

In a strategic shift to better

prepare students for life

after K-12 education and to

smooth the transition from

DoDEA to other education

agencies for students who

migrate in and out of our

system, DoDEA has begun

the process of implement-

ing College and Career

Readiness Standards

(CCRS) in both Math and

English Language Arts. In

order to support the in-

structional shifts that are

required for successful

CCRS implementation, the

DGF calendar has been ad-

justed for School Year 2016

-17 to provide faculty col-

laboration time during

which teachers will co-plan

lessons, review student

performance and monitor

data to support appropriate

shifts in practice during the

implementation period.

DoDEA Headquarters has

mandated that every school

has time built in the duty

day for teachers to discuss

instructional practices, re-

view assessments, design

instructional materials, and

collaborate with one anoth-

er.

Within the SY 2016-17 cal-

endar, weekly early release

days are scheduled to pro-

vide appropriate collabora-

tion time to support the use

of the new standards. All

teachers will collaborate in

Professional Learning

Teams (PLTs) for periods of

75 minutes each Thursday

afternoon. Thursday was

selected as the optimal day

for early release in order to

maximize momentum be-

tween the collaborative pe-

riod and classroom time by

DGF Rota MHS Principal, Mr. Mohan Vaswani, and ES

Principal, Mr. Walter Wilhoit, look forward to the changes

and the improved calendar for school year 2016-2017.

College and Career

Readiness Standards

Professional Learning Team

Collaboration

First Semester (86 Instructional Days, to include Parent-Teacher Conference Days)

2016

Monday , August 29 First QTR and First Semester Begins Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)

Monday, September 5 Labor Day Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)

Thursday, September 8 Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)




Friday, September 30 Mandatory Annual Trainings Half-day Release for Students (1100 ES & 1115 MHS)

Thursday, October 6 Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)

Monday, October 10 Columbus Day - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)

Wednesday, October 12 ES SAC (School Advisory Committee)


Wednesday, October 19 MHS SAC (School Advisory Committee)

Thursday, October 20 1st QTR College & Career Readiness Standards Training (No School for Students)

Friday, October 21 No School for Students - Professional Development (CSI)


Thursday, November 3 First QTR Ends/Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)

Friday, November 4 1st QTR Teacher Record Keeping Day (No School for Students)

Monday, November 7 Begin Second Quarter

Wednesday, November 9 Elementary School Parent Teacher Conferences (MHS in Session)

Thursday, November 10 Parent Teacher Conferences (Both Campuses)

Friday, November 11 Veterans Day - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)

Thursday, November 17 Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)

Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)

Friday, November 25 Thanksgiving Recess (DGF Schools Closed)

Thursday, December 1 Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)

Wednesday, December 7 ES SAC (School Advisory Committee)


Wednesday, December 14 MHS SAC (School Advisory Committee)


Monday, December 19 Begin Winter Recess

Monday, December 26 Christmas Day Observed - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)

2017

Monday, January 2 New Year's Day Observed - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)

Tuesday, January 3 Instruction Resumes

Thursday, January 5 Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)


Monday, January 16 Martin Luther King Day - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)

Thursday, January 19 Second QTR and First Semester Ends/Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)

Friday, January 20 2nd QTR Teacher Record Keeping Day (No School for Students)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

DEPENDENTS SCHOOLS

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL

ROTA DGF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ROTA DGF MIDDLE/ HIGH SCHOOL

DGF Complex Calendar, School Year 2016-17

Issued May 13, 2016

Second Semester (96 Instructional Days to include Parent-Teacher Conference Days)

Monday, January 23 Begin Third QTR and Second Semester


Wednesday, February 1 ES SAC (School Advisory Committee)

Thursday, February 2 Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)

Monday, February 6 No School for Students - Professional Development (CSI)

Tuesday, February 7 2nd QTR College & Career Readiness Standards Training (No School for Students)

Wednesday, February 8 3rd QTR College & Career Readiness Standards Training (No School for Students)

Wednesday, February 8 MHS SAC (School Advisory Committee)

Thursday, February 9 Regular School Day - No Early Release


Monday, February 20 Presidents' Day - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)


Thursday, March 2 Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)


Monday, March 13-17 Terranova Testing (Grades 3-8)


Monday, March 20-24 Terranova Testing Make Up Week (Grades 3-8)


Thursday, March 30 Third Quarter Ends/Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)

Friday, March 31 3rd QTR Teacher Record Keeping Day (No School for Students)

Monday, April 3 Begin Spring Recess

Monday, April 10 Instruction Resumes - Begin Fourth Quarter

Wednesday, April 12 ES SAC (School Advisory Committee)

Thursday, April 13 4th QTR College & Career Readiness Standards Training (No School for Students)

Friday, April 14 Parent Teacher Conferences (Both Campuses)

Wednesday, April 19 MHS SAC (School Advisory Committee)

Thursday, April 20 Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)

Thursday, April 27 Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)

Thursday, May 4 Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)




Monday, May 29 Memorial Day - Federal Holiday (DGF Schools Closed)

Thursday, Jun 1 Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)

Thursday, Jun 8 Early Release (1345 ES & 1400 MHS)

Thursday, June 15 Fourth Quarter and Second Semester Ends/Half-day Release for Students (1100 ES & 1115 MHS)

Friday, June 16 4th QTR Teacher Record Keeping Day (No School for Students)

School Year 2016-2017 Instructional days: 182

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

DEPENDENTS SCHOOLS

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL

ROTA DGF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ROTA DGF MIDDLE/ HIGH SCHOOL

DGF Complex Calendar, School Year 2016-17

Issued May 13, 2016

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Academic Activities: Rota Science Symposium Academic Activities: Rota Science Symposium Academic Activities: Rota Science Symposium

Sixth and seventh grade students presented 60 original science re-

search projects in the Rota Science Symposium, May 12th, in the

MHS gym. The primary goal of the science research program is to

promote original research and experimentation in the sciences and

to recognize students for their outstanding achievement. It is hoped

that students are encourage to continue their interest and participa-

tion in the sciences and perhaps make careers in sciences.

Many thanks to the volunteer judges, parent volunteers and sup-

porters!

In the photo at the left are the Best-of-Show winners. From the

left are 6th grade student Chance Stelzig, 3rd place, 7th grade

student Jonah Umayam, 1st Place, and 7th grade student

Cameron Rivera, 2nd Place.

Left: Kaitlin Simon, 7th

grade, is discussing her pro-

ject with a judge. Presenters

develop higher-order think-

ing skills and integrate

learning across disciplines

through the process of scien-

tific inquiry, preparing a

scientific presentation, and

delivering a presentation All

of these skills will benefit

them in their pursuits.

Above: Jessica Scoppa, 6th grade, is

discussing her project with a judge.

The volunteer judges complete the

experience and help presenters gain

self-confidence.

Students learn a tremendous amount of science in the process,

and they get to meet judges who share their interests in sci-

ence. Sixth grade students Owen Bond, left, and Carlos Lindo

are being interviewed in the Best-of-Show session by a group

of judges. Above: Gabe Lopez in front of his presentation

board. Students were guided in development of

their ideas for research and in presentation ex-

pectations. The students all did well! Congratulations!

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Academic Activities: Art Club and 6th Grade Students Experience SevilleAcademic Activities: Art Club and 6th Grade Students Experience SevilleAcademic Activities: Art Club and 6th Grade Students Experience Seville

Wednesday, April 7, 90 DGF Rota MHS students and 18 chaperones traveled to Seville. One chaper-

one commented, “That was one of the best field trips I have ever taken!” The tour group included

the 6th grade class and the members of the Art Club. Students were fascinated by the visit to Italica,

and found the Contemporary Art Museum mind-boggling! The group divided into two groups at the

Parque Santa Maria between the Archaeological and Decorative Museums. Art, History, and Lan-

guage Arts lessons filled a packet that students used to guide their learning experience on this fun,

educational trip! Thank you chaperones Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Leonard, Mrs. Diaz, Mrs. Aderhold, Mrs.

Arroyo, Mrs. Cobello, Mrs. England, Mr. Vaswani, Mrs. Dignan, Mrs. Owins, Mr. and Mrs. Scoppa,

Mrs. Stelzig, Mrs. Gentry, Mrs. Wilson, and Dr. Himmler for going with us on this great field trip!

Thank you especially to Linda White for planning an enjoyable and educational trip!

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Achievement: Middle School 3rd Quarter : Middle School 3rd Quarter : Middle School 3rd Quarter Awards AssemblyAwards AssemblyAwards Assembly

The Middle School 3rd Quarter Assembly was Monday

May 2nd at 2:00 in the gym.

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Achievement: Middle School Honor Roll : Middle School Honor Roll : Middle School Honor Roll Quarter Three Grade 6Quarter Three Grade 6Quarter Three Grade 6

A Honor Roll

Owen Bond

Gregory Desir

Keith Gentry

Carlos Lindo

Amelia Orgill

Gonzalo Rojas

Madelyn Vaswani

Kyle Wilson

A/B Honor Roll

Christian Arroyo

Jasmine Esquivel

Jade Fisher

Kaitlyn Folkers

Marielle Lei Francisco

Julia Gromadzki

Kiyoshi Hall

Elek Harmon

Marley Hasselbring

Marcus Hill

Nya John

Daniel Krum

Julianna Medero Nyman

Diego Melendez Soares

Henneh Morrissey

Daniel Racedo

Manuel Rodriguez Calderon

Jessica Scoppa

Gabriel Sprools

Chance Stelzig

Nathan Turner

Katarina Villanueva

Jenna Zapf Congratulations to each of these students!

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Peyton Allen

Aden Durkovich

Gracie Guy

Cameron Heisler

Joshua Holmes

Alania James

Allison Kiefer

Jordan Kilday

Dennis Kukharev

Campbell Lamb

Cameron Rivera

Arana Starks

Jonah Umayam

Joshua Wagner

Christopher Ware

Juliana Wiley

A/B Honor Roll

Emma Babb

Hunter Cornell

Erin Davis

Ian Marque Francisco

Zamir Ingram

Kevin Inman

Amari John

Gaberial Lopez

Caleb Martin

Breanna McKnight

Krescent Peters

Kaitlin Simon

Giovanny Villavicencio

Olivia Woods

Congratulations to each of these students!

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Emma Bond

Nicole Coronado

Carmen Desir

Madelyn Gallo

Lucille Ingram

Sarah Lopez

Tatiana Manning

Liam Stanton

Secilya Williams

Ethan Wilson

A/B Honor Roll

Zachary Aderhold

Luis Amador

Danielle Baker

Julian Barnes

Quentin Bellasse

Kara Blake

Armoni Blount

Chase Bolton

Gabriel Bowman

Alexander Bozwell

Jordan Cookerly

Andrew Dannels

Ashley Folkers

Wyatt Irby

Tyler Lacroix

Carson Lewis

Ryan Luna

Rady Martinez

Savannah Matteson

Alejandro Rojas

Danilo Tandingan

Kalindi Vaswani

Kena Wells

Madison Zapf


Achievement: High School Honor Roll : High School Honor Roll : High School Honor Roll Quarter Three Grade 9Quarter Three Grade 9Quarter Three Grade 9


High Honors

3.5-3.99 Honor Roll

Lavonta' Chester

Bree Dignan

Carlos Mobley

Paula Torres

Alex Washa

Alejandro Diaz

Ethan McCraney

Roselyn Perches

Alberto Rodriguez Colon

Austin Curtice

Principal’s Honor Roll

4.0 Honor Roll

Natalia Barber

Graison Conn

Elizabeth Lamb

Tia Savarese

Molly Wilhoit

Honors 3.0-3.49 Honor Roll

Jasmine Garrison

Takemi Kian

Izabella McCloskey

Roel Rosalez

Madelynn Scoppa

Christin Smith

Abigail Colbert

Samuel Gallardo

Madelynn Bright

Hunter Gunther

Gavin Vasquez

Victoria Dittlinger

Samantha Rogers

Angel Chavez-Saiz

Andrew Delgadillo

Yafred Fernandez-Rodriguez

Lena Nyilas

Natyeli Roman

Lorien Kendall DeMeritt

Chasity Galliher

Alea Lizardo

Giovanni Molina

Mila Vella



High Honors

3.5-3.99 Honor Roll

Zachary Heisler

Olsen Durkovich

Grant Gentry

Dawson Miller

Ian Delcastillo

Presley Peters

Carolina Cabassa-Guimaraes

Laniya Chester

Mikayla Eversole

Nathaniel Rosalez

Nadya Sterling

Paweena U-Pumpruek

Victoria Amador

D'Angelo Gallardo

Annabelle Hicks


4.0 Honor Roll

Julieta Brogan

Anthony Bulanadi

Gabriella Crist Vaquera


Tania Graham

Carmen Tellez

Joseph Perches

Emily Coronado

Kendra Tandingan

Aliah Gipaya

Ashlyn Martin

Aiddyn Morrissey


with Distinction

Higher than 4.0

Sarah Mcgonagle



High Honors

3.5-3.99 Honor Roll

Andrew Bradshaw

Ashley Miller

Andres Torres Lopez

Jashaun Garrison

Fred Cookerly

David Hughes

Nathan Roldan—Castillo


4.0 Honor Roll

Jake Anderson

Madison Sutherlin

Julia Torres

Honors

3.0-3.49 Honor Roll

Timothy Broderick

Nicolle Perez

Ophelia Vella

Gabriel Vasquez

Brennen Wells

Brigit Bigelow

Jack Gallardo


with Distinction

Higher than 4.0

Ryan Fry

Shakia Mobley

Carley Rodebush

Haley Yuska

Andrew Beyer-Lucena

Daniel Contreras

Lauren Nyilas



High Honors

3.5-3.99 Honor Roll

Andrew Flemming

Lamontra Chester

Ayla Muller

Yohei Sparks

Isabel Innes

Makayla Boyce

Shaina Templin

Kyle Broderick

Christopher Jordan

Michael Washa


4.0 Honor Roll

Sierra Matteson

Talia Pekari

Brianna South


Luis Fuertes

Taylor House

Raymond Rodriguez

Isabelle Ligon

Jose Luna

Aimee Cora


with Distinction

Higher than 4.0

Janae Curtice

Kiera Moore

Emily Quan

Robert Rivera

Lydia Antonio-Vila

Vivian Killian

Shana Edouard

Achievement: National Junior Honor Society

Sixteen outstanding students in grades 6Sixteen outstanding students in grades 6Sixteen outstanding students in grades 6---9 were selected to join the 9 were selected to join the 9 were selected to join the

DGF Rota MHS Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society DGF Rota MHS Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society DGF Rota MHS Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society

(NJHS). The induction ceremony took place Tuesday, April 26th, in (NJHS). The induction ceremony took place Tuesday, April 26th, in (NJHS). The induction ceremony took place Tuesday, April 26th, in

the MPB. President Natalia Barber presided over the ceremony and the MPB. President Natalia Barber presided over the ceremony and the MPB. President Natalia Barber presided over the ceremony and

Mrs. Josephine Andrews was the guest speaker. DGF faculty mem-Mrs. Josephine Andrews was the guest speaker. DGF faculty mem-Mrs. Josephine Andrews was the guest speaker. DGF faculty mem-

bers Darin Robinson and Kathleen Tierney are the sponsors of the bers Darin Robinson and Kathleen Tierney are the sponsors of the bers Darin Robinson and Kathleen Tierney are the sponsors of the

Rota Chapter of NJHS, an honor society based upon Scholarship, Rota Chapter of NJHS, an honor society based upon Scholarship, Rota Chapter of NJHS, an honor society based upon Scholarship,

Leadership, Character, Citizenship and Service. Leadership, Character, Citizenship and Service. Leadership, Character, Citizenship and Service.

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Photos. 1. Inductee Ryan Luna being tapped by NJROTC Cadet Hand. 2. NJHS officers Photos. 1. Inductee Ryan Luna being tapped by NJROTC Cadet Hand. 2. NJHS officers Photos. 1. Inductee Ryan Luna being tapped by NJROTC Cadet Hand. 2. NJHS officers

are from left Historian Bree Dignan, Viceare from left Historian Bree Dignan, Viceare from left Historian Bree Dignan, Vice---President Anna AntonioPresident Anna AntonioPresident Anna Antonio---Vila, President Nata-Vila, President Nata-Vila, President Nata-

lia Barber, Secretary Tia Savarese, and Treasurer Elizabeth Lamb. 3. Tia Savarese lia Barber, Secretary Tia Savarese, and Treasurer Elizabeth Lamb. 3. Tia Savarese lia Barber, Secretary Tia Savarese, and Treasurer Elizabeth Lamb. 3. Tia Savarese

lights the candle for "Character". The blue and white pillar candles represent not only the lights the candle for "Character". The blue and white pillar candles represent not only the lights the candle for "Character". The blue and white pillar candles represent not only the

colors of NJHS, but also the pillars of the society. 4. At a small reception in the MPB colors of NJHS, but also the pillars of the society. 4. At a small reception in the MPB colors of NJHS, but also the pillars of the society. 4. At a small reception in the MPB

following the ceremony, Mrs. Chris Kaldahl and Mrs. Walter Wilhoit served five cakes following the ceremony, Mrs. Chris Kaldahl and Mrs. Walter Wilhoit served five cakes following the ceremony, Mrs. Chris Kaldahl and Mrs. Walter Wilhoit served five cakes

each representing one of the pillars of the NJHS. White roses, the flowers of the Society, each representing one of the pillars of the NJHS. White roses, the flowers of the Society, each representing one of the pillars of the NJHS. White roses, the flowers of the Society,

decorated the MPB. 5. The inductees recited the NJHS pledge. Front row from left Cam-decorated the MPB. 5. The inductees recited the NJHS pledge. Front row from left Cam-decorated the MPB. 5. The inductees recited the NJHS pledge. Front row from left Cam-

eron Heisler, Peyton Allen, Madelyn Vaswani, Amelia Orgill, and Owen Bond. Second eron Heisler, Peyton Allen, Madelyn Vaswani, Amelia Orgill, and Owen Bond. Second eron Heisler, Peyton Allen, Madelyn Vaswani, Amelia Orgill, and Owen Bond. Second

row from left Madelyn Gallo, Emma Bond, Vida White and Jordan Kilday. Third row row from left Madelyn Gallo, Emma Bond, Vida White and Jordan Kilday. Third row row from left Madelyn Gallo, Emma Bond, Vida White and Jordan Kilday. Third row

from left Liam Stanton, Savannah Matteson, Ryan Luna, and Clare Hannon. Back row from left Liam Stanton, Savannah Matteson, Ryan Luna, and Clare Hannon. Back row from left Liam Stanton, Savannah Matteson, Ryan Luna, and Clare Hannon. Back row

from left Alex Washa, Carlos Mobley and Ethan Wilson. from left Alex Washa, Carlos Mobley and Ethan Wilson. from left Alex Washa, Carlos Mobley and Ethan Wilson.

Breakfast at DGFBreakfast at DGFBreakfast at DGF

The teachers enjoyed the lovely breakfast prepared for them the The teachers enjoyed the lovely breakfast prepared for them the The teachers enjoyed the lovely breakfast prepared for them the

morning of Friday May 6th by the principal's family. Mr. Vaswani morning of Friday May 6th by the principal's family. Mr. Vaswani morning of Friday May 6th by the principal's family. Mr. Vaswani

poured juices and served breakfast burritos accompanied by fresh poured juices and served breakfast burritos accompanied by fresh poured juices and served breakfast burritos accompanied by fresh

fruit. fruit. fruit.

Thank you so much Mr. Vaswani and family!Thank you so much Mr. Vaswani and family!Thank you so much Mr. Vaswani and family!

Mexican Lunch for the Teachers

The teachers enjoyed the lovely Mexican lunch provided by the parents!

SAC president Emilia Torres organized a lunch and again Mrs. Bill Bro-

gan decorated the library for the 2nd year honoring the DGF Rota MHS

teachers. The teachers feasted on tacos, dip, chips, rice, and beans.

Thank you, Parents!

Teacher Appreciation Day: Friday, May 6th

Fine Arts: Vivian Killian Art Exhibition by Linda White

An art exhibition showcasing the work of Senior Vivian Killi-An art exhibition showcasing the work of Senior Vivian Killi-An art exhibition showcasing the work of Senior Vivian Killi-an commenced at the El Puerto restaurant El Arriate in April. an commenced at the El Puerto restaurant El Arriate in April. an commenced at the El Puerto restaurant El Arriate in April.

The show was a culmination of works produced for the AP The show was a culmination of works produced for the AP The show was a culmination of works produced for the AP Studio Art Drawing portfolio. Vivian's works in tempera in-Studio Art Drawing portfolio. Vivian's works in tempera in-Studio Art Drawing portfolio. Vivian's works in tempera in-vestigate corvids, ravens and crows, and their relationship vestigate corvids, ravens and crows, and their relationship vestigate corvids, ravens and crows, and their relationship

with the world. Her pieces delve into common fears and de-with the world. Her pieces delve into common fears and de-with the world. Her pieces delve into common fears and de-sires shared by the human race; things humans think about, sires shared by the human race; things humans think about, sires shared by the human race; things humans think about, whereas animals do not. Exploring symbolism and associa-whereas animals do not. Exploring symbolism and associa-whereas animals do not. Exploring symbolism and associa-tions with the black birds , the works are thought provoking tions with the black birds , the works are thought provoking tions with the black birds , the works are thought provoking and entertaining. Said Ms. Kilian, "Crows are known to be and entertaining. Said Ms. Kilian, "Crows are known to be and entertaining. Said Ms. Kilian, "Crows are known to be extremely smart creatures and as a result are commonly extremely smart creatures and as a result are commonly extremely smart creatures and as a result are commonly viewed as symbols for wisdom. These black birds are also viewed as symbols for wisdom. These black birds are also viewed as symbols for wisdom. These black birds are also

looked down upon for their association with death." The art looked down upon for their association with death." The art looked down upon for their association with death." The art pieces progressed from portraits of objects to a portrayal of pieces progressed from portraits of objects to a portrayal of pieces progressed from portraits of objects to a portrayal of ideas surrounding wisdom and death, alluding to nature's ideas surrounding wisdom and death, alluding to nature's ideas surrounding wisdom and death, alluding to nature's

true character. Opening night was well attended by friends, true character. Opening night was well attended by friends, true character. Opening night was well attended by friends, colleagues, and mentors who viewed the works with admira-colleagues, and mentors who viewed the works with admira-colleagues, and mentors who viewed the works with admira-

tion. After graduating this spring from DGF Rota Middle High tion. After graduating this spring from DGF Rota Middle High tion. After graduating this spring from DGF Rota Middle High School, Vivian plans to attend Portland State University in School, Vivian plans to attend Portland State University in School, Vivian plans to attend Portland State University in

Portland, Oregon to study technology, arts, and culture.Portland, Oregon to study technology, arts, and culture.Portland, Oregon to study technology, arts, and culture.

Bathroom Selfie, tempera,

Vivian Killian

Metamorphosis, tempera, Vivian Killian

Viewing the show at El Arriate

Photos by Linda White

Fine Arts: Malaga Trip by Linda White

In April, 18 high school students hopped on a bus with In April, 18 high school students hopped on a bus with In April, 18 high school students hopped on a bus with Spanish teacher Maribel Bastidas and Art teacher Linda Spanish teacher Maribel Bastidas and Art teacher Linda Spanish teacher Maribel Bastidas and Art teacher Linda White to explore the historic city of Malaga on the Costa White to explore the historic city of Malaga on the Costa White to explore the historic city of Malaga on the Costa del Sol. Said Katelyn Rogers, “Honestly, an amazing expe-del Sol. Said Katelyn Rogers, “Honestly, an amazing expe-del Sol. Said Katelyn Rogers, “Honestly, an amazing expe-rience. I’m really glad I was able to go.” After situating in rience. I’m really glad I was able to go.” After situating in rience. I’m really glad I was able to go.” After situating in the bunk/hostel accommodations, the first stop was a visit the bunk/hostel accommodations, the first stop was a visit the bunk/hostel accommodations, the first stop was a visit to the Casa Natal, the birthplace of Spanish artist, Pablo to the Casa Natal, the birthplace of Spanish artist, Pablo to the Casa Natal, the birthplace of Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso. Some of Picasso’s drawings brought up a conver-Picasso. Some of Picasso’s drawings brought up a conver-Picasso. Some of Picasso’s drawings brought up a conver-sation about Franco’s dictatorship and the bombing of sation about Franco’s dictatorship and the bombing of sation about Franco’s dictatorship and the bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War preluding WWII. Guernica during the Spanish Civil War preluding WWII. Guernica during the Spanish Civil War preluding WWII. The afternoon was spent at the Museo de Vidrio y Cristal The afternoon was spent at the Museo de Vidrio y Cristal The afternoon was spent at the Museo de Vidrio y Cristal (Glass and Crystal Museum) where students made (Glass and Crystal Museum) where students made (Glass and Crystal Museum) where students made their own art pieces with liquid dyes or candle hold-their own art pieces with liquid dyes or candle hold-their own art pieces with liquid dyes or candle hold-ers. The evening’s surprise was a teambuilding men-ers. The evening’s surprise was a teambuilding men-ers. The evening’s surprise was a teambuilding men-tal exercise: breaking out of a locked room at The X tal exercise: breaking out of a locked room at The X tal exercise: breaking out of a locked room at The X Door within 60 minutes. The experience was so re-Door within 60 minutes. The experience was so re-Door within 60 minutes. The experience was so re-warding, student groups returned to apply their crea-warding, student groups returned to apply their crea-warding, student groups returned to apply their crea-tive, thinking caps and pattern recognition skills a tive, thinking caps and pattern recognition skills a tive, thinking caps and pattern recognition skills a second time. Communication and working together second time. Communication and working together second time. Communication and working together were key components to successfully breaking codes, were key components to successfully breaking codes, were key components to successfully breaking codes, riddles, and enigmas. “It was an exhilarating experi-riddles, and enigmas. “It was an exhilarating experi-riddles, and enigmas. “It was an exhilarating experi-ence filled with adventure, culture and meeting new ence filled with adventure, culture and meeting new ence filled with adventure, culture and meeting new friends,” said Senior Shana Edouard. The next morn-friends,” said Senior Shana Edouard. The next morn-friends,” said Senior Shana Edouard. The next morn-ing began with a leisurely walk through the Roman ing began with a leisurely walk through the Roman ing began with a leisurely walk through the Roman Forum, a hike up the fortress Alcazaba, and a stroll Forum, a hike up the fortress Alcazaba, and a stroll Forum, a hike up the fortress Alcazaba, and a stroll through street art to the Contemporary Museo. Said Vivi-through street art to the Contemporary Museo. Said Vivi-through street art to the Contemporary Museo. Said Vivi-an Killian, Senior, “I loved visiting the contemporary mu-an Killian, Senior, “I loved visiting the contemporary mu-an Killian, Senior, “I loved visiting the contemporary mu-seum...because I left feeling refreshed and inspired.” seum...because I left feeling refreshed and inspired.” seum...because I left feeling refreshed and inspired.”

Parque Amazonia

Street Art and Contemporary Museum

Street Art walk

Horseshoe gates at the Alcazaba

Fine Arts: Malaga Trip cont.

Evenings were spent on the red carpet, as the plazas and Evenings were spent on the red carpet, as the plazas and Evenings were spent on the red carpet, as the plazas and calles were paved with red carpets for the Malaga Film calles were paved with red carpets for the Malaga Film calles were paved with red carpets for the Malaga Film Festival. “I enjoyed talking to the Spaniards and seeing Festival. “I enjoyed talking to the Spaniards and seeing Festival. “I enjoyed talking to the Spaniards and seeing Malaga come alive at night,” said Caleb Tuson. An after-Malaga come alive at night,” said Caleb Tuson. An after-Malaga come alive at night,” said Caleb Tuson. An after-noon visit to the Museum Pompidou exposed students to noon visit to the Museum Pompidou exposed students to noon visit to the Museum Pompidou exposed students to the confusing realm of contemporary art, and interactive the confusing realm of contemporary art, and interactive the confusing realm of contemporary art, and interactive exhibits about Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, kept students exhibits about Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, kept students exhibits about Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, kept students engaged and entertained. At the museum, the students engaged and entertained. At the museum, the students engaged and entertained. At the museum, the students themselves were part of the art exhibitthemselves were part of the art exhibitthemselves were part of the art exhibit------as they entered, as they entered, as they entered, realrealreal---time recordings projected art viewers in the muse-time recordings projected art viewers in the muse-time recordings projected art viewers in the muse-um. This raised questions of how we view art, what um. This raised questions of how we view art, what um. This raised questions of how we view art, what makes something art, and how art is valued. “The exhibi-makes something art, and how art is valued. “The exhibi-makes something art, and how art is valued. “The exhibi-tions in the contemporary museum and the Pompidou tions in the contemporary museum and the Pompidou tions in the contemporary museum and the Pompidou left me a changed person,” reported Shaina Templin, left me a changed person,” reported Shaina Templin, left me a changed person,” reported Shaina Templin, Senior. The last day included a trip to Nerja, where a Senior. The last day included a trip to Nerja, where a Senior. The last day included a trip to Nerja, where a guided tour took the group back in time millions of years guided tour took the group back in time millions of years guided tour took the group back in time millions of years at the Nerja Caves. Balance, skill, and strength were test-at the Nerja Caves. Balance, skill, and strength were test-at the Nerja Caves. Balance, skill, and strength were test-ed at the final destination Parque Amazonia in Marbella. ed at the final destination Parque Amazonia in Marbella. ed at the final destination Parque Amazonia in Marbella. After climbing and flying on zip lines, the group re-After climbing and flying on zip lines, the group re-After climbing and flying on zip lines, the group re-turned with memories and realturned with memories and realturned with memories and real---time learning forged time learning forged time learning forged through the great events and experiences.through the great events and experiences.through the great events and experiences.

Making art at the Glass and

Crystal Museum

On the red carpet for the Malaga Film Festival

Photos by Linda White

Fine Arts : Aladdin Jr. Lights Up the MPB Stage!

Aladdin came to the DGF stage in Aladdin came to the DGF stage in Aladdin came to the DGF stage in

the MPB May 4th. The first perfor-the MPB May 4th. The first perfor-the MPB May 4th. The first perfor-

mance was before a packed house mance was before a packed house mance was before a packed house

as the middle and high school thes-as the middle and high school thes-as the middle and high school thes-

pians entertained us during the pians entertained us during the pians entertained us during the

advisory/seminar period! Superin-advisory/seminar period! Superin-advisory/seminar period! Superin-

tendent Mr. Kent Worford attended the play. Friends and families tendent Mr. Kent Worford attended the play. Friends and families tendent Mr. Kent Worford attended the play. Friends and families

then were entertained by the musical at 6:30pm that same night.then were entertained by the musical at 6:30pm that same night.then were entertained by the musical at 6:30pm that same night.

Then, Friday May 6th, the elementary students loved the beautiful Then, Friday May 6th, the elementary students loved the beautiful Then, Friday May 6th, the elementary students loved the beautiful

Princess Jasmine (Vida White), cheered for Aladdin (Ethan Princess Jasmine (Vida White), cheered for Aladdin (Ethan Princess Jasmine (Vida White), cheered for Aladdin (Ethan

McCraney), were entertained by the Genie (Presley Peters), and McCraney), were entertained by the Genie (Presley Peters), and McCraney), were entertained by the Genie (Presley Peters), and

despised the sinister Jafar (Byron Rios) who with his parrot Iago despised the sinister Jafar (Byron Rios) who with his parrot Iago despised the sinister Jafar (Byron Rios) who with his parrot Iago

(Kayla Dietrick) almost stole the show! This was the first musical (Kayla Dietrick) almost stole the show! This was the first musical (Kayla Dietrick) almost stole the show! This was the first musical

ever performed at DGF and was superbly coordinated by Jerri ever performed at DGF and was superbly coordinated by Jerri ever performed at DGF and was superbly coordinated by Jerri

Mitchell, the show’s director.Mitchell, the show’s director.Mitchell, the show’s director.

DGF Rota M/HS celebrated Feria Day in con-DGF Rota M/HS celebrated Feria Day in con-DGF Rota M/HS celebrated Feria Day in con-

junction with the DGF Rota ES April 28th, junction with the DGF Rota ES April 28th, junction with the DGF Rota ES April 28th,

2016. Students were encouraged to dress up 2016. Students were encouraged to dress up 2016. Students were encouraged to dress up

in their feria dresses. After learning the in their feria dresses. After learning the in their feria dresses. After learning the

steps for two months, a group of Interna-steps for two months, a group of Interna-steps for two months, a group of Interna-

tional Club members danced Sevillanas at tional Club members danced Sevillanas at tional Club members danced Sevillanas at

lunch time. On that same day, young am-lunch time. On that same day, young am-lunch time. On that same day, young am-

bassadors from DGF's International Club bassadors from DGF's International Club bassadors from DGF's International Club

gave a presentation to a group of Sopho-gave a presentation to a group of Sopho-gave a presentation to a group of Sopho-

mores from a high school in Sevilla compar-mores from a high school in Sevilla compar-mores from a high school in Sevilla compar-

ing the Spanish and American school systems. After a session of ques-ing the Spanish and American school systems. After a session of ques-ing the Spanish and American school systems. After a session of ques-

tions and answers, students led the group around campus. In one of the tions and answers, students led the group around campus. In one of the tions and answers, students led the group around campus. In one of the

stops of the tour, the cafeteria, the Spanish visitors danced Sevillanas stops of the tour, the cafeteria, the Spanish visitors danced Sevillanas stops of the tour, the cafeteria, the Spanish visitors danced Sevillanas

with DGF students that were celebrating Feria Day the same day.with DGF students that were celebrating Feria Day the same day.with DGF students that were celebrating Feria Day the same day.

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May 30 May 30 May 30 Memorial Day No School Memorial Day No School Memorial Day No School

June 16 June 16 June 16 Middle School Semester 2 Middle School Semester 2 Middle School Semester 2

Awards Assembly & Awards Assembly & Awards Assembly &

8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony

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PTSO: The Parent Teacher Student Organization PTSO: The Parent Teacher Student Organization PTSO: The Parent Teacher Student Organization is officially here!is officially here!is officially here!

As this amazing school year is coming to a close, another amazing thing has happened As this amazing school year is coming to a close, another amazing thing has happened As this amazing school year is coming to a close, another amazing thing has happened --- we have a PTSO! The goal we have a PTSO! The goal we have a PTSO! The goal

of the PTSO is to support nonof the PTSO is to support nonof the PTSO is to support non---athletic activities at DGF such as Band, Science Symposium, Musicals, Honor Socie-athletic activities at DGF such as Band, Science Symposium, Musicals, Honor Socie-athletic activities at DGF such as Band, Science Symposium, Musicals, Honor Socie-

ties, Arts, and many more wonderful programs that are important to education! Please, become a member! The ties, Arts, and many more wonderful programs that are important to education! Please, become a member! The ties, Arts, and many more wonderful programs that are important to education! Please, become a member! The

first official meeting is Tuesday, May 17th at 3:30 in the DGF MHS Library.first official meeting is Tuesday, May 17th at 3:30 in the DGF MHS Library.first official meeting is Tuesday, May 17th at 3:30 in the DGF MHS Library.

Please, contact Please, contact Please, contact [email protected] for more information. for more information. for more information.

Thank you to the members of SAC and president Emilia Torres for making PTSO an agenda item this year until the Thank you to the members of SAC and president Emilia Torres for making PTSO an agenda item this year until the Thank you to the members of SAC and president Emilia Torres for making PTSO an agenda item this year until the

organization was officially formed. A special thank you to Amber Richardson, our School Liaison Officer, who led organization was officially formed. A special thank you to Amber Richardson, our School Liaison Officer, who led organization was officially formed. A special thank you to Amber Richardson, our School Liaison Officer, who led

the committee to carefully research and write the PTSO bythe committee to carefully research and write the PTSO bythe committee to carefully research and write the PTSO by---laws. Thank you to Principal Mr. Mohan Vaswani for laws. Thank you to Principal Mr. Mohan Vaswani for laws. Thank you to Principal Mr. Mohan Vaswani for

your commitment to the formation of the PTSO. Thank you to Mrs. Cabassa for first bringing the idea of PTSO to your commitment to the formation of the PTSO. Thank you to Mrs. Cabassa for first bringing the idea of PTSO to your commitment to the formation of the PTSO. Thank you to Mrs. Cabassa for first bringing the idea of PTSO to

the SAC three years ago! The PTSO will help us do all we want to do for all of our students. Thank you for your sup-the SAC three years ago! The PTSO will help us do all we want to do for all of our students. Thank you for your sup-the SAC three years ago! The PTSO will help us do all we want to do for all of our students. Thank you for your sup-

port! port! port!

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