This student got to be principal for the day and she even got to choose her very own assistant principal to help her lead the school. It was such a fun experience for the students and it gave them a chance to take on leadership roles while celebrating all their hard work. Moments like this show how our fundraisers not only support the school financially, but also create memorable experiences for students that inspire leadership and school spirit. >> Y'all bag it up. Two hops this time. Two hops this time. >> Before we look ahead, we want to give a special thank you to our board member, Miss Apara, for attending events on our campus this year. She has shown so much support for our students. She even danced with them at the day of awesomeness. To show our appreciation, we would like to present her with a 3D printed orange dragon made by our students as a small token of thanks.
You just have to be there. So, >> um, and speaking of like the friends and stuff, I see I've been I played football for a long time and whatnot in basketball and I've seen like how cheerleaders interact and I think it's just such a tightknit family because literally just walk over there or you walk over there and you'll just introduce yourselves just like um and become friends whether like whether you don't like the other team or not. It's just like >> it's cheer compared to like a football game or something. We're all there to support like our team and like we're all there for the same reason to have fun, to provide spirit and I think it really is like something that brings all cheerleaders together. Like the world genuinely does like need cheerleaders. >> Yeah, for sure. >> Um, speaking of like providing spirit and cheer, what what would you say is your favorite cheer to perform?
>> Yes. Yeah, >> we did get it. Okay. >> Oh, yeah. We got the money already. Okay. >> Oh, no. We didn't get the money. Once it's done, we send in and we'll get the money. >> But the money is in the account. I think that's not in our account. It's not. So, >> it's reimburseable, right? It's reimburs. Correct me if I'm wrong. >> Well, you're over there. I'm over here. So, that's good. Um I thought we already voted on this very >> we voted. Yeah, we voted to put the project out and accept to have it done. >> But why do I remember that amount? >> Oh, I'm not sure. You think we already voted? I didn't think >> I do. I totally do. >> I think we put in the grant figure. announcer we had for it. >> Yeah. Well, I wanted to make sure that you guys did vote on it.
One of the teachers was so excited about how their students were interacting with material that she took a video of them doing one of the experiments. So, we're going to take a look at what they're looking at. >> I'm not good at >> it. Let go. Let go. Let go. >> All right. I think you have to weigh it now. >> So you could see and feel and hear that excitement in those students voices. Uh these hands on learning experiences have really increased engagement and uh for the sciences for students. It's allowed an increase of and collaborative discussions amongst themselves um in the classroom. Uh and they've really been able to dig into those science skills like data collection and analysis uh through an assortment of these. >> Sorry for all the questions but tying this back. It's students and back to the board and to taxpayers that excitement comes with instructional supplies.
Okay, that concludes the um month and also I would like to say that we had Medieval Times for seniors and Kennedy 1 which is very exciting and um most schools are completing their summit 3 which is the conclusion to the RSUP process where we get to showcase what we've done, what we're working on and what we're working on and what we couldn't do but maybe will be done in future months. I also had a cookie connections at Western which went very well and we're we're going through the data right now and seeing how we can take that data back to help our school sites. Thank you. >> Thank you. You can everyone can also find the report um on our communications website if you're interested in reading more what our schools are up to. And now I will move on to student speakers. Students wishing to address the board of trustees should complete a student speaker request form available on the information table at the back of the room and submitted to the executive assistant prior to the meeting.
Thank you, Miss Apar, for helping make our school community such a fun, supportive, and engaging place. Now, we're excited to share what's next on the menu at Rio. We have so many upcoming programs and events that give students the chance to explore, create, and have fun. Some of the flavors coming soon include Sound Bite, our studentled podcast club, Handmade Delights, our ceramics and creative arts club, Steamed Sides, Dash Robotics, Cosmic Desserts. We will have planetarium experiences for astronomy lovers. A pallet of flavors for art exploration, art night, fueled to finish, and the real races, kitchen chemistry are cooking up experiments for our steam fair and a dash of color and the Rio Vista color run. These activities give students exciting ways to continue learning, trying new things, and enjoying their time at Rio. As we wrap up, we want to leave you with a little something from our to-go box.
>> Personally, I think my favorite is go team fight. I think it's one that really gets the crowd involved and I think that I mean I see a lot of people start yelling it with us. So it just makes me happy knowing that people also enjoy something that I enjoy. >> Mhm. Um this one's a relatively new one. I think we started doing it either last year or this year. Like last year. Yeah, >> last year. Um, and it would be stand up be proud because it's just so fun and a lot of the cheers are very like repetitive in your motions and this one's just so unique. >> Um, doing cheer for a long time and uh maybe doing different aspects of cheer whether it was tumbling or stunting or back spotting. Um, and like you said, you kind of looked up to people and that's kind of why you wanted to even start cheer in the first place.
>> I I couldn't find it in the minutes. I couldn't find it in the minutes. So, I wanted to make sure. So, >> we had a packet. >> Yeah. You had a packet on the uh bid that was going >> to put out >> to put you voted put it out. I don't think you voted on >> who got the bid, >> who who won the bid. That I don't think you voted on. At least I couldn't find it in our minutes. >> Yeah, >> Mr. George. >> Yeah. Well, the night it came up for us to discuss and vote on it was because they wanted to expedite it so that it didn't take another month for the stuff to get ordered, >> right? >> But we did. >> We didn't do it that night. >> I just want to make note to everybody spray boot services did the last three spray boots.
True or false? True. >> There's a cost for instructional supplies. Okay. If people are watching, this is and we were very strategic in getting those supplies and keeping it within budget for each class. >> Yeah. >> So, yes, we do need supplies as lucky to get everything donated like We accept we accept all donations. Really again another beautiful unit that we've introduced this year. Um really helping to support teachers and students is the work we've done with our ecosystems unit for fifth grade. Um students investigate how systems interact. For example, they explore how a fallen tree becomes a nurse log and supports new life in the ecosystem. So we're really diving into how systems are interacting and how matter and energy are flowing in this system. Through structured discussions and evidence-based reasoning, students build share explanations of how matter and energy again move through the ecosystems.
Students wishing to speak at this time are limited to three minutes. Board members cannot immediately respond to student comments as stated on the speaker request form. So I will be calling up our first student speaker, Ailen Yu. Oh, on this side. Yeah. And this mic. Yeah. Thank you. Hello. I am a student from Lexington Junior High School band and I speak in behalf of Mr. Beran. When I first learned that Mr. Bergen's contract wasn't going to be renewed for the next school year. I knew I wasn't the only one who would be devastated. By speaking at this meeting, I wish to make the biggest impact I can on this decision. I believe Mr. Beran is crucial to Lexington's success. I am not just here because I like band. Since seventh grade, I've been a beginning intermediate and advance band. When Mr. When students and parents were shocked and lost over the loss of our former band teacher, Mr.
Thank you for taking the time to see all the amazing things happening at Rio. We hope you enjoyed getting a taste of our clubs, programs, and school spirit. To show our appreciation, each of you will receive a 3D printed gift made by our students. We invite you to come visit our campus, see students in action, and maybe even join our pride for the day. There's always something exciting happening, and we love sharing our energy and community with everyone who comes to Rio. We're proud of what our students are accomplishing here and we're grateful for the support from our board, staff, and community that makes all this possible. A special thank you again to Miss Apara for your special visits. We love sharing our space with all who want to come experience just how special Rio Vista is for themselves. We hope you enjoyed a taste of Rio.
who is like a specific person or like specific people that you did look up to? >> Okay. Yeah. So, I um met one of my coaches and his little brother through one of my best friends that I grew up with in daycare and then I found out that they both cheered in college and they're the type of guys who can throw you up and catch your feet and just hold you in the air. So, I really was like super interested in learning how to do that. And that helped me so much in like becoming a better flyer and just like becoming more knowledgeable on like how it works and how I can help other people to be to get to the best of their abilities. Yeah. So, um Nathan Stoya and his little brother Lewis are definitely people I look up to a ton. Someone I definitely look up to was L.
We have the last two sprays and a couple of prep stations. Very reputable company. Um, and they're the biggest around if you can find anybody else out there. Can I take the vote on this? Any further discussion? Mr. Mercedes, do you have any? >> Yeah. Yeah. And and so what's going to happen with the spread that we have right now? We sell it. >> The spread was that we're actually saving all the mechanical pieces of it. The part that we're not saving is the uh like the metal walls and doors and stuff, the box itself. So, he's going to see if he can find somebody that's interested in it. He says it's not typically usable because it's so old, but we'll see what he can do. It's not worth a lot. What's really worth a lot is what we're saving the mechanical piece of the and because we switch and put it inside, we were able to use the uh old mechanicals and old duck work and everything.
They engage in investigations, analyze data, are developing models, and integrate literacy and math skills throughout this unit. So again, it's not just about science, but we're interdisiplinary and hitting all the targets so that our students are getting the full scope of what equality and learning is all about. >> Good question. I'm been a longtime in the elementary schools. Do all the teachers have to do this? Do we have specialists in science within the f within the grades? Are they sharing? Are they doing it all? >> So, I think they're two-part question. So, this is fifth grade. >> Yeah. >> Yes. All fifth graders have >> No, I'm talking about the the fifth grade teachers. They have they're teaching this. Yes. And their support is us. >> Okay. >> Right. So, anytime they have a question or um anything any question that they have, they'll come to Stephanie and I.
Bergen took on the role of not only the the band director but also an an outstanding leader who brought stability amidst the chaos. He was the reason why band became the most important thing to all of us. He gave me a reason to drag myself out of bed and go to school. I've seen my friends get excited for band and get ready for it like they did for nothing else. He left a lasting impact on my life and shaped me into the person I am today. He taught students to value their skills, the importance of showing up every day, and display the result of their hard work proudly. I've seen my friends grow alongside me in band just like me. And I want future band students to have that special opportunity we all did. Thanks to him, this generation of band kids was given the passion, something they want to pursue, something they wake up to and look forward to.
On behalf of our ASB officers, we appreciate your time, encouragement, and partnership in helping the students at our school and others across the district succeed. Thank you guys. All right, next up we have High Desert Premier Academy, Angelica Torres Chavez, and Jaden Oli. >> Hi everyone. Long time no see. Good evening, President Buchanan, esteemed board members, Superintendent Nelson, Executive Cabinet, Apple Valley Unified Staff, and our educational partners. We missed you last month, and we're happy to see everyone. There's a lot to brag about. Esports is in the middle of their spring competition. Our Marvel rivals team is doing pretty well and are in the middle of their competition as we speak. Go HGBA. >> We have graduation pictures from January 27th to the 29th. Every senior got the chance to take their portraits, including myself and Jay. It was a very sentimental experience that captured all the hard work, memories, and growth we've shared together.
Bernson. Whenever I was a freshman, she was a junior. She helped me realize that like even like in cheer there's so much seriousness. It's okay to have fun. It's okay to like let loose, have fun, do like everything that you can do in cheer and be serious, but also like have the silly aspect of it. And I think we really bonded and she was definitely like someone who took like an upper classman who took an underassman like under her wing, you know. And even like the seniors when we were freshman played a huge role too >> for sure >> like Brooklyn um Kyle say Opill like just all of them >> super encouraging kind of just took you took you in and made sure everything >> they definitely helped me with my confidence as well like they really helped with that part. >> Do you kind of model uh how you um captain the team now and like lead the team now kind of after them?
So, it saved us a lot of money. Okay. Can I get a motion on the spring, please? Second. >> Any further discussion? Sure. >> Mr. Jones. >> Yes. >> Mr. Mia. >> Yes. >> Mr. Mercedes. >> Yes. >> Mr. Tarbox. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hayden. >> Yes. >> Miss Ferris. >> Yes. Uh, Mr. Boy, can you answer the few of the questions that I given you for the uh lottery? Oh, so the one of the questions uh well one of the questions was what happens to people I mean students who apply after the application day date and those all go into a group and um and what happens is we have a separate lottery for those students. So if we exhaust the lottery for the groups that were on time then we go to the second one then we go to the group that didn't get their applications in on time.
if the lesson maybe didn't work the way they thought it would. Maybe they're having a problem with one of the investigations, maybe the supply didn't come through, they come to us and we collaborate with them for the best needs to support the students and still understanding what they need to understand about the interactions in the ecosystem. We are district so we split our time between mostly the elementary schools right now but we are for district and uh every unit that you've seen so far we've had to push into classrooms and alongside teachers either model those lessons uh co-e those lessons support them in planning those lessons you've even looked at assessment with them as well. How do you find the time to work with each of the teachers to prepare the lessons? How >> I think that's a great question and you really have to be able to apply your executive functioning skills and time management.
This generation of band kids um found their many source of happiness in band. My friends and I are planning to take band at Cypress High School next year, and many others told me they were going to continue to take band regardless of where they go to. During Mr. Vargan's first few years at Lexington, he's already inspired so many students and has already worked so hard for us since the very start. As one of his students, I speak on behalf of the many people I've met along the way who shared their own experiences, but could not but could not get a ride or could not attend this meeting. For us, he meant someone who would stay, someone permanent, and he made his presence nothing like a replacement. So, I asked the board of trustees to consider the pure impact Mr. Barrian had on our community and allow him to remain in this position.