IN THE NEWS

photo by SLAS High School Diploma Teacher Cathy Gample

SLUSD Scholars honored at the District’s first Latino Student Achievement Night—Anthony Chavez, grandson of activist Cesar Chavez gave keynote

[San Leandro, May 25, 2010]  The John Muir Middle School auditorium was filled to capacity last Thursday evening at the first annual Latino Student Achievement Night, a celebratory event hosted by parent groups of the San Leandro Unified School District (SLUSD) to recognize educational excellence.   Balloons filled the space directly below the stage and festive paper cutout decorations were strung all across the ceiling. Over 550 students in grades fifth through twelfth, as well as adult education, were identified by their administrators for scholarship and commitment. 
          Although not all students recognized could attend the event, the turnout far exceeded what could be considered an ambitious goal for a first year event.  Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers and friends snapped photos and took movies of scholars, who received thunderous applause for their achievements—including San Leandro Adult School’s oldest graduate, Mr. Edward Carillo (age 63). more>

IN THE NEWS

photo by SLAS High School Diploma Teacher Cathy Gample

SLUSD Scholars honored at the District’s first Latino Student Achievement Night—Anthony Chavez, grandson of activist Cesar Chavez gave keynote

[San Leandro, May 25, 2010]  The John Muir Middle School auditorium was filled to capacity last Thursday evening at the first annual Latino Student Achievement Night, a celebratory event hosted by parent groups of the San Leandro Unified School District (SLUSD) to recognize educational excellence.   Balloons filled the space directly below the stage and festive paper cutout decorations were strung all across the ceiling. Over 550 students in grades fifth through twelfth, as well as adult education, were identified by their administrators for scholarship and commitment. 
          Although not all students recognized could attend the event, the turnout far exceeded what could be considered an ambitious goal for a first year event.  Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers and friends snapped photos and took movies of scholars, who received thunderous applause for their achievements—including San Leandro Adult School’s oldest graduate, Mr. Edward Carillo (age 63). more>