AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
Congratulations to Lucy Wang for being named Freestyle Academy's Student of the Year. Lucy's teachers say she has consistently set the standard for excellence as a student, digital artist, and community member, and that she has raised the Academy's already-high bar.
As a senior, her zenith project is focused on particle effects simulation in 3D animation, which her teachers say this is the first time anyone has ever tried because it is such a heavy subject for high school students, but she is making great progress. Read more about Lucy here, and view her Board recognition here, starting at 37:24.
Aviv is the President & founder of the Astro Club at Los Altos and teaches students of all levels about astrophysical phenomena. She is also co-president of the Neuroscience Club. Her favorite classes at LAHS have been her STEM classes.
Her teachers described Aviv as thoughtful, a critical thinker, and super enthusiastic. She loves learning about languages in and out of school, and learning Greek marks her fifth language. Read more about Aviv here, and see her Board recognition here, starting at 19:45.
Wesley's favorite classes are Math and Physics. He is the President of the Animal Assisted Happiness Club, the incoming Vice President of Spartan Buddies, and the incoming President of the National Honors Society. Wesley is also a part of the Ambassadors.
Outside of school, Wesley volunteers every weekend to help children with special needs and has volunteered over 500 hours with Animal Assisted Happiness. Read more about Wes here, and see his Board recognition here, starting at 27:59.
DISTRICT NEWS
NEW PRINCIPAL APPOINTED TO LOS ALTOS HIGH SCHOOL
A new leader will be at the helm of Los Altos High School for the 2023-2024 school year. Tracey Runeare, who serves as the principal at Harbor High School in Santa Cruz, will succeed longtime LAHS principal Wynne Satterwhite retiring next month after a 30+ year career with MVLA.
Runeare's appointment was approved by the Board of Trustees at its May 22nd meeting.
"We are delighted to welcome Tracey Runeare to the MVLA school district and look forward to her energy and enthusiasm as an administrator and student advocate," said Dr. Nellie Meyer, Superintendent for MVLA. "I am confident her high school administrative experience, instructional background and values, and commitment to equity will complement our strong LAHS culture."
"I am thrilled to join the Home of the Eagles," said Runeare. "I was particularly drawn to Los Altos High's values of equity and world-class educational opportunities." Read more here!
FOUNDATION NEWS
CCC SUMMER PROGRAMS FUNDED BY MVLA FOUNDATION
The MVLA Foundation is proud to fund counseling appointments and workshops over the summer with our wonderful College and Career Center staff.
- One-to-one rising senior appointments (LAHS, MVHS)
- UC Personal Insight Workshop on June 14, Wednesday, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Application Bootcamp in early August (LAHS, MVHS)
There will be a College Basics Zoom presentation on June 27 from 10-11 a.m. for rising sophomores and juniors.
Our students at Freestyle Academy of Communication Arts and Technology spend the year developing extensive portfolios demonstrating skills gained through the use of a variety of digital media, visual arts, and music and sound technologies. As seniors, students choose to focus final projects in Film, Design, or Animation. (Here's a sample!) Check out the portfolios for the Class of 2023 here. Congratulations Freestylers on your amazing projects!
CAMPUS AND STUDENT NEWS
Congratulations to nine MVLA student-artists for winning awards in the Santa Clara County ArtNow competition and juried exhibition hosted by the New Museum of Los Gatos. Sixteen students were selected as exhibitors, creating art based on the theme "Unarmed Truth."
BOARD UPDATE
On May 22, the Board held a special study session to review the Ethnic Studies program. You can view the recording here.
At its May 22 regular meeting, the Board approved resolutions recognizing May 2023 as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and June 2023 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. A first reading and public hearing on the 2023-2024 LCAP and annual review were held. You can view the recording here.
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