A NATOMAS BUZZ reader reports the banner sign being removed, a small sign in the door and the interior appears vacant.
Thanks, T.C., for the tip!
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Twin Rivers Tackles School Consolidation Plans
Written By NatomasBuzz.com on Thursday, February 11, 2010 | 3:27 PM
The Twin Rivers Unified School District superintendent's preliminary recommendations include a multi-year realignment and consolidation plan.
Overall the plan was save $1.6 million associated with the closure of at least four schools in 2011-12 and an additional savings of $800,000 with the closure of at least two schools in 2012-13.
To find out more, click here. The public is also invited to attend a school board meeting on the facilities and program realignment plan on Feb. 16.
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Natomas Students Succeed At AcaDeca
Top-scoring team member Ashley Gonik was awarded silver medals for speech and interview. Vicki Fu won a silver in interview and scored very high in speech. Briyana Mixon received a silver for math, Tamir Al-Quran won bronze for science, and Samaiyah White took bronze for math.
Natomas High’s top team member was Marcus Oliveras-Perez. Each top team member received 100 dollars from Safe Credit Union, the sponsor for this year’s competition.
This was Inderkum’s second time hosting the competition competition and they hope to host again next year. Natomas High entered for the first time and finished just behind it's neighborhood rival, establishing a new reason for friendly competition.
For more information about AcaDeca, get in touch with coaches Jessica Downing Forsell at IHS and Teang (Karen) Kuy at NHS. Pictures and information are available at www.scoe.net/ad
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Confused About TV Reports On School Closures?
It's no wonder...
Inaccurate reporting by CBS 13 ( http://www.cbs13.com/video/?id=68075@kovr.dayport.com ) that the decision is down to two schools when, in fact, there are three on the list: Bannon Creek, Natomas Park E.S. and Jefferson. Among other things, also reporting the meeting was moved to the Natomas High School theater because so many people showed up, when the meeting was planned to be held at that very location in anticipation of public participation.
Fox 40 (http://www.fox40.com/news/headlines/ktxl-news-natomasschoolclosinglist,0,293853.story ) says the "district blames the economy on the decision to close a school" when everyone who has been paying attention knows budget cuts are necessary due to ongoing reductions in state education funds. The money simply is not there and more will likely be cut.
And, last but not least, News 10 (http://www.news10.net/news/story.aspx?storyid=75102&catid=2 ) reporting the school closure is "not a matter of if, but when" - the closure would be effective for the 2010-2010-11 school year. Also that last night was "the first in a series" of meetings when all school closure criteria meetings were open to the public including two public forums specifically meant to get public input. Also reported that there are "three more public meetings" when there actually will be five, including one at each of the three recommended school sites, a board workshop and March 10 board meeting during which a decision is expected.
These media reports - and some inaccurate e-mails making the rounds - just compound an issue that is already difficult for everyone involved and becoming more and more divisive here in Natomas.
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Community Awards Recipients Announced
The Natomas Chamber of Commerce has announced recipients of the Natomas Community Awards to be presented Feb. 20 at the Benvenuti Performing Arts Center.
Master of Ceremonies, Donna Cordova of Fox40 News will emcee the evening. Tickets are $20 and available online at www.benarts.org.
Volunteer Award: Natomas Crossroads Church
Outstanding Youth: The Teens of Stanford Settlement
Corporate Award: Target in Natomas
Small Business Award: N magazine
Community Leadership: Gil Ramirez
Master of Ceremonies, Donna Cordova of Fox40 News will emcee the evening. Tickets are $20 and available online at www.benarts.org.
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Parent Campaign Receives Twin Rivers Support
Recognizing the State’s fiscal condition and its impact on public education monies, the Twin Rivers Unified School District board of trustees is endorsing the efforts of Support California Kids.
Support California Kids is a grassroots movement of parents, grandparents, guardians and concerned community members committed to protecting the future of California’s six million public school students.
Twin Rivers, like many California school districts, is being forced to reduce a significant percentage of its budget due to cuts to our state’s educational budget. This year, Twin Rivers lost 38 million dollars due to state budget cuts, with a projected 36 million loss in funding for the upcoming school year. It operates Regency Park Elementary and Smythe Academy in the Natomas area.
“Our families deserve to know how much funding is being eliminated and what we can do to work together to prevent any further cuts and provide local school districts flexibility,” said Board President Michelle Rivas.
Support California Kids was started by families in the Elk Grove Unified School District and is now reaching out to families throughout Sacramento to broaden the movement. The group will host a community meeting in the Twin Rivers district 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Village School, 6845 Larchmont Dr, North Highlands.
Support California Kids is a grassroots movement of parents, grandparents, guardians and concerned community members committed to protecting the future of California’s six million public school students.
Twin Rivers, like many California school districts, is being forced to reduce a significant percentage of its budget due to cuts to our state’s educational budget. This year, Twin Rivers lost 38 million dollars due to state budget cuts, with a projected 36 million loss in funding for the upcoming school year. It operates Regency Park Elementary and Smythe Academy in the Natomas area.
“Our families deserve to know how much funding is being eliminated and what we can do to work together to prevent any further cuts and provide local school districts flexibility,” said Board President Michelle Rivas.
Support California Kids was started by families in the Elk Grove Unified School District and is now reaching out to families throughout Sacramento to broaden the movement. The group will host a community meeting in the Twin Rivers district 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Village School, 6845 Larchmont Dr, North Highlands.
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Parents Fight Plans To Close Natomas School
The Natomas Unified School District board of trustees heard from several parents at their meeting last night protesting plans to close an elementary school next year.
In some cases, testimony focused on specific schools put on a "short list" for possible closure. They are: Bannon Creek, Natomas Park and Jefferson elementary schools.
The board meeting was the latest in a series of steps put in motion last fall when the Natomas school district was faced with cutting millions of dollars in order to balance its budget three years out as required by state education code. The board at the time approved closing one, maybe two, elementary schools over that period for an estimated savings of $400,000 per school, per year.
Comments from the crowd ranged from pleas not to close any schools to threats that school closures will translate into parents enrolling their children in charter schools, private schools or moving out of the district altogether. The comments followed the board's school closure committee report on their findings and recommendations.
The board will meet next on Feb. 24 for a workshop on the school closure plans and community meetings have been set for the three schools on the list.
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Dates Set For School Closure Forums
Written By NatomasBuzz.com on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 | 11:30 PM
The Natomas Unified School District has scheduled a series of meetings at three area campuses identified for possible closure:
February 16 - 6:30pm - NPE Multipurpose Room
February 18 - 6:30pm - Bannon Creek
February 23 - 6:30pm - Jefferson Elementary
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Cops Nab Teen Suspected In School Burglaries
Written By NatomasBuzz.com on Monday, February 8, 2010 | 7:43 PM
Sac PD believes they have in custody the person responsible for a series of burglaries that plagued the NP3 and Westlake Charter schools campus on Del Paso Road during the months of October and November.
The schools were burglarized several times with personal electronics and school computer equipment among the items stolen. Parents and staff rallied to patrol the school in an effort to prevent future burglaries.
"Last week, detectives were able to connect several of the burglaries to a 14 yr. old subject that was already in custody for armed robbery," wrote police Capt. Daniel Hahn in an e-blast to area residents. "He was additionally charged with four of the burglaries to the charter school."
The boy was previously arrested for a robbery on 6:45 p.m. on Nov. 29, 2009 at Walgreens on Del Paso Road. He reportedly robbed a woman in her car at gun point as she was in the store parking lot.
"He was still in custody for the robbery when he was charged with the additional burglaries," wrote Hahn. "There haven't been any further burglaries to the charter schools."
The schools were burglarized several times with personal electronics and school computer equipment among the items stolen. Parents and staff rallied to patrol the school in an effort to prevent future burglaries.
"Last week, detectives were able to connect several of the burglaries to a 14 yr. old subject that was already in custody for armed robbery," wrote police Capt. Daniel Hahn in an e-blast to area residents. "He was additionally charged with four of the burglaries to the charter school."
The boy was previously arrested for a robbery on 6:45 p.m. on Nov. 29, 2009 at Walgreens on Del Paso Road. He reportedly robbed a woman in her car at gun point as she was in the store parking lot.
"He was still in custody for the robbery when he was charged with the additional burglaries," wrote Hahn. "There haven't been any further burglaries to the charter schools."
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Seen In Natomas: Deadly Driveway Repaved
THE BUZZ recently noticed a change in the landscape at Smythe Academy where a young boy was hit by a car and died.The driveway where the offending vehicle pulled out onto of the charter school's parking lot onto Northgate Boulevard has been repaved and is no longer an exit.
NATOMAS BUZZ readers will recall 4-year-old Jonathan Vasquez was riding his scooter to the school when he was hit by a vehicle and dragged several feet. The car did not stop and the driver is still at large (see sketch).
Sac PD urges anyone with info on this incident contact Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP, text to 274637 (CRIMES), or call traffic detectives directly at (916) 808-6030. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
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Controversial Bar Gives Up Entertainment Permit
The Natomas-area sports bar targeted by city officials for being a nuisance has reportedly agreed to relinquish its Entertainment Permit.
According to Dan Roth, of Councilman Ray Tretheway's office, District 1, the American Spirit Sports Bar on Northgate Boulevard will no longer host evening dances or parties as part of the agreement.
The move will "hopefully go a long way to solving problems that have been affiliated with the bar," Roth said.
City officials had charged the bar had been the subject of more than 400 police calls over the past five years.
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Career Counseling At North Natomas Library
Do you need a little help in your job search? Could you use a little guidance as you ponder a career change?
Staff from the Job and Career Opportunity Center at American River College will be staffing the Career Center at the North Natomas Library the following days and times:
The North Natomas Library is located at 4660, Via Ingoglia, next to Inderkum High School.
For more information on ARC’s Career Center, log on to www.arc.losrios.edu/career or call 916-484-8492.
Staff from the Job and Career Opportunity Center at American River College will be staffing the Career Center at the North Natomas Library the following days and times:
- First Monday of the month 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
- Second Tuesday of the month 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Third Wednesday of the month 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
The North Natomas Library is located at 4660, Via Ingoglia, next to Inderkum High School.
For more information on ARC’s Career Center, log on to www.arc.losrios.edu/career or call 916-484-8492.
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Take North Natomas Library Services Survey
The North Natomas Library is conducting a short online survey on what people use at the library.
The purpose of the survey is to improve library services. Participation is sough from the community at large, but teens are being encouraged to cast their vote.
Click here to take the five-question survey.
The purpose of the survey is to improve library services. Participation is sough from the community at large, but teens are being encouraged to cast their vote.
Click here to take the five-question survey.
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Hey Look, It's a Surveillance Camera!
Written By NatomasBuzz.com on Sunday, February 7, 2010 | 12:46 AM
Sac PD recently released photos of two suspects who looked directly at the surveillance camera during an armed robbery.
Detectives hope someone will recognize them and come forward with the information needed to identify them.
On Saturday, January 23, 2009, at 3:37 p.m., two suspects entered a video game store located in the 3600 block of Northgate Boulevard. They approached an employee and demanded money at gunpoint. The employee complied. Both suspects fled after obtaining cash. The suspects were seen fleeing in a four-door, beige, 1990's Buick.Suspect #1 was described as a male Black adult, in his early 20's, 5'9" - 5'11" in height, and weighing 130-180 pounds. He was wearing a gray hoodie.
Suspect #2 was described as a male Black in his late teens, 5'6" - 5"10" in height, and weighing approximately 140 pounds. He was wearing a black jacket, dark jeans, and a black beanie (snow flake designs and pom-poms).
The Sacramento Police Department urges anyone with information pertaining to this crime to contact Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP or text in a tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Enter SACTIP followed by the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
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Westlake Charter Class Observations This Week
Lottery applications for the 2010-11 school year at Westlake Charter School are now available, at www.westlakecharter.com and the school office, located at 3800 Del Paso Road.
Campus observation dates are 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 9 and Feb. 11. No appointment is necessary. Deadline to turn in applications is Feb. 12. The public lottery will be held 5 p.m. on March 8 at the school.
Westlake Charter School is a K- 5 public elementary school created by parents and educators in the Natomas area.
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