Volume 1, Issue 16

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

COMMUNITIES & CCRS/ESL

All service areas in DACE are currently

participating in a series of several professional

developments on the implementation of

Professional Learning Communities (PLC) at

each service area and the future implementation

of the College and Career Readiness Standards

(CCRS) in the ESL program. These

presentations will continue throughout the year.

In December, our staff will learn more about the

PLC as we begin discussion of how we can

implement this at our campuses. Stay tuned!

ESL PROMOTIONAL EXAMS AND

PRE-REGISTRATION ESL promotional exams will begin the week of

December 14 and continue the week of January

11. Pre-registration will take place in class the

week of January 18. If you have questions,

please contact ESL Advisor, Alice Chan, at

alice.l.chan@lausd.net She will be happy to

assist you.

WIOA TECHNOLOGY SURVEYS As part of the WIOA Technology and Distance

Learning Plan requirement, WIOA Advisors will be

implementing Student and Teacher Surveys.

These will be completed online with a deadline of

December 18. Your cooperation and support is

appreciated. Our WIOA Advisor, Ms. Darla

Hederer will provide you with more information

soon.

NEW DACE ADMINISTRATOR Ms. Dora Pimentel-Baxter has been selected to fill

the position of DACE Administrator. She will join

Mr. Joseph Stark, current DACE Administrator,

and fill the position vacated by Mr. Kathy Javahari

Notes from the Principal

Wishing you every happiness at

Hanukkah and a year filled with many

blessings.

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who retired last year. Ms. Pimentel-Baxter comes to

the Division with a background in instructional

leadership and experience as a school principal.

HOLIDAY PIES….YUM!

In the spirit of the holiday season,

Venice Skills Center will provide a

variety of pies for staff and students

to share this week. Happy Holidays!

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DECEMBER PAY DATES December 8 & 23: Semi-

Monthly December 31: Classified

Venice Skills Center

WEEKLY BULLETINWEEKLY BULLETIN December 7, 2015

Submit items for the Weekly Bulletin to cbadeau@lausd.net

HOLIDAY CHEER

Celebrate the holidays with your colleagues

on Friday, December 11, 4:30—7:00 p.m. at

El Torito in Santa Monica. Hosted by

Venice Skills Center, you’ll enjoy appetizers,

beverages, raffle prizes and camaraderie!

Holiday Season Fun Facts to know

Santa’s Reindeer are most likely all female. According to Alaska’s Department of Fish & Game, both male and females grow antlers in the summer, but the males drop their antlers at the beginning of the winter.

The original miracle of Hanukkah was that a com-mitted band of people led a successful uprising against a much larger force, paving the way for Jewish independence and perhaps keeping Juda-ism itself from disappearing. It’s an amazing story, resonant with America’s own founding, that offers powerful lessons about standing up for one’s con-victions and challenging those in power. The word Hanukkah means “dedication”, as in dedication or rededication of the temple in Jerusalem in 165 b.c.

Credits: About.com / Krieger ~ Jerusalem Post

DECEMBER HOLIDAYS Winter Break

December 21-January 8 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monday, January 18

NO SCHOOL

HISET Venice CAS

December 15 & 16, 2015 4:30 p.m.

ESL PROMOTIONAL TESTING

Week of December 14 January 11 & 12

PRE-REGISTRATION January 20-22

HOLIDAY GET TOGETHER Friday, December 11, 2015

El Torito Restaurant 4:30—7:00 p.m.

CASAS MAKE-UPS __________________ Venice Skills Center

Make-up dates 12/08 10:30-12:00 p.m. 12/09 8:30–12:00 p.m. 12/10 8:30-11:00 a.m.

HISET Venice CAS

December 15 & 16, 2015 4:30 p.m.

HOLIDAY GET TOGETHER Friday, December 11, 2015

El Torito Restaurant 4:30—7:00 p.m.

HISET Venice CAS

December 15 & 16, 2015 4:30 p.m.

H anukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival also known as the Festival of Lights. Jews observe the festi-

val by lighting one candle on a nine-branched menorah each day. This year, Hanukkah will begin on

the evening of Sunday, December 6th, and end on the evening of Monday, December 14th.

The word Hanukkah means 'rededication' and commemorates the Jews' struggle for religious freedom

when the leaders of a Jewish rebel army called the Maccabees rose up against their Greek-Syrian

oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt of 167 BC

The uprising spanned three years until the Maccabees gained control of Jerusalem. They wanted to

rededicate the desecrated temple, but could find only one container of the sacred oil they needed which

had the seal of the high priest still intact. The candelabrum is required to burn throughout the night every

night but although there was only enough oil for one day, the candles miraculously stayed alight for eight

days – the time needed to prepare a fresh supply of kosher oil for the menorah. This event became

known as 'the miracle of the oil' and is now marked with an eight-day festival.

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ESL PROMOTIONAL TESTING & PRE-REGISTRATION ESL promotional testing begins the week of December 14 and

will continue after the winter break. Pre-registration for the sec-

ond semester will take place in class January 20-22, 2016.

HISET

The next HISET is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday,

December 15 and 16 at Venice CAS, 4:30 p.m.

If you think you are ready to take the test, please speak to your

counselor.

HOLIDAY PIES….YUM!

In the spirit of the holiday season, Venice Skills Center will

provide a variety of pies for staff and students to share this week.

Happy Holidays!

DECEMBER HOLIDAYS The winter break will be from December 21, 2015 through

January 8, 2016. Classes will resume on Monday, January 11.

Riddle Me This….Feed me and I live, give me drink and I die. What am I?

(See answer below)

Student CornerStudent CornerStudent Corner

District Policy You Should Know

PARKING & SECURITY: Limited parking is available for stu-

dents attending classes on a first come basis. Please obey the

5 mph speed limit. FOR YOUR PROTECTION, DO NOT

LEAVE VALUABLES IN YOUR CAR. For your safety, walk

with other students to and from class

PHOTO GALLERY

Riddle me this…...Fire

Food for Thought “Just remember there is someone out there that is more than

happy with less than what you have.”

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

English 1 Teacher Academy : Session 3

Friday, December 11

AFOC , 10th Floor Auditorium

12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Info: mark.kavanagh@lausd.net

These tips from the Los Angeles Police Department can help

you be more careful, prepare and aware during the holiday

season.

1. Shop during daylight hours whenever possible. If you must shop at night, go with a friend or family member.

2. Dress casually and comfortably and avoid wearing expensive jewelry

3. Do not carry a purse or wallet, if possible.

4. Always carry your driver's license or identification along with necessary cash, checks and/or a credit card you expect to use.

5. Even though you are rushed and thinking about a thousand things, stay alert to your surroundings.

6. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.

7. Pay for purchases with a check or credit card when possible.

8. Keep cash in your front pocket.

9. Notify the credit card issuer immediately if your credit card is stolen or misused.

10. Keep a record of all of your credit card numbers in a safe place at home.

HOLIDAY

SAFETY TIPS

Would you buy an emergency kit from this man? Truthfully,

you do not have to, our school already has. Each

classroom should now have their very own backpack

complete with emergency materials to weather the next

Earthquake, Power Outage or, God forbid, Fire at your

school site. Contact your site administrator if you do not

recognize this backpack as part of your classroom

inventory. (pictured above is Community Rep & Jimmy

Olsen look alike, Stephen Seldin.) Many thanks to

Mr. Seldin for his hard work organizing our emergency

supplies!