Culver City Community Scholarship Fund Seeks Donations 120 graduating seniors at Culver City High School and Culver Park High School have been selected by individual donors and organizations to receive scholarships totaling $150,000. The scholarships are administered through the Culver City Community Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit volunteer organization. Awards will be presented on Monday, June 6, at 7:00 p.m. at the Robert Frost Auditorium.

Donors include a wide variety of service clubs, businesses, parent organizations such as PTA, and employee organizations from the school district and the city, as well as individual and memorial scholarships. Donors are able to set their criteria, which may include academic status, financial need, career goals, or Culver City schools attended.

There are two ways to donate to the fund. An individual, organization, service club or business can create a named scholarship in the amount of at least $500 and then a representative will select their recipient from among the applicants. The donor presents the scholarship at an awards ceremony in June. In addition, the Scholarship Fund accepts tax-deductible donations of any amount, which are used to provide for students in great financial need who did not receive a named scholarship.

For direct donations, checks should be made out to Culver City Community Scholarship Fund and sent to Culver City High School, 4401 Elenda St., Culver City, CA 90230, attention Margaret Fujisawa, College Career Center. You may also make a secure donation through the fund’s website, www.cccommunityscholarships.orgIf you wish to set up a new named scholarship for 2012, please contact Margaret at 310 842 4200, extension 3558.

Young Storytellers Connect With NPRWhat do you get when you bring together Young Storytellers alumni, entertainment industry professionals, and thought leaders to discuss representation in the media at National Public Radio West? A truly inspiring NPR Generation Listen event, that’s what!

A movement to connect NPR with younger audiences who share the same curiosity about the world and a passion for creating a more informed populace, Generation Listen shares the Young Storytellers belief in the transformative power of stories. Culver City High School didn’t quite know what to expect when it decided to gather its community this week for a Listening Party, where the CCHS group would listen to a few NPR stories about a focused topic (diversity and representation in the media) and then have a discussion about the themes covered. CCHS was lucky enough to be joined by the two NPR reporters whose pieces the group listened to, Mandalit Del Barco and Shereen Marisol Meraji. The wide-ranging discussion hit on crucial questions facing CCHS’s Young Storytellers as they navigate the world today: Who gets to tell someone else’s story? Why are stories important when it comes to issues of diversity? What is the value of stories not everyone can understand or relate to? From folklore around Dia De Los Muertos to the gems of Steven Universe, no form of media representation was left unexplored.

CCHS is grateful to Generation Listen and NPR West for giving our young people and their families the opportunity to be heard on these issues and to hear from storytellers working in the media.

Two Friday Nights, Two Spring Concerts by AVPA MusicCulminating a prolific year of performing and musical growth, Culver City High School’s Academy of Visual and Performing Arts will present two spring concerts showcasing its student musicians in a variety of ensembles. The two concerts will represent the final performances in the Robert Frost Auditorium before the historic venue closes this summer for an extensive renovation.

Both Friday evening concerts start at 7 p.m. The first, on May 20, will feature the Orchestra, sev-eral Chamber Music ensembles, Chamber Singers, and the Jazz Combo. Co-directed by Dr. Tony Spano and Lauren Hayes, the Chamber Singers will perform repertoire from the L.A. Master Chorale High School Choir Festival at Walt Disney Concert Hall last month.

The Orchestra, directed by Dr. Tania Fleischer, will perform Granada by Agustin Lara, featuring senior soloist Oliver Berliner. Cellist and senior William Ellzey will also be featured on Punchi-nello by Victor Herbert. Other Orchestra highlights include St. Paul Suite by Gustav Holst and a suite from the movie Airplane. Among the chamber music ensembles will be a brass quintet, flute sonata, violin sonata, and wind trio.

The second concert, on May 27, will feature the CCHS Concert Band, AVPA Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, and Sax Ensemble. The Concert Band, which earned “excellent” ratings at the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association’s 2016 Band Festival in March, will perform several of its festival hits, including Gustav Holst’s Second Suite in F and Frank Tich-eli’s Cajun Folk Songs. The Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo are also performing on the heels of a successful competition. At the Fullerton College Jazz Festival in April, the Jazz Ensemble re-ceived “excellent” ratings while the Jazz Combo, directed by Dr. David Brennan, earned high scores and “superior” ratings.

Admission is free; donations are welcome and benefit the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts. The Robert Frost Auditorium is located at Culver City High School, 4401 Elenda St., Culver City, CA 90230.

“Access from AT&T” is an Affordable Wireline Home Internet Option For Low-Income HouseholdsAT&T1 is making wireline home Internet service more affordable for low-income households starting today through Access from AT&T, a new program designed to help bridge the digital divide.

If you or your family do not have wi-fi, but qualify for CCUSD’s free/reduced lunch program or the U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, be sure to check out whether you qualify for affordable wi-fi.

Qualifying households will get the fastest of three speed tiers – 10Mbps, 5Mbps or 3Mbps –available at their address. Internet speeds provided at 10Mbps and 5Mbps will cost $10 a month, and Internet speeds at 3Mbps will cost $5 a month. AT&T will also waive installation and Internet equipment fees for participating households. Additional taxes and fees may apply.2

Potential customers can learn more and see if they qualify by visiting att.com/access, or by calling 1-855-220-5211 for assistance in English or 1-855-220-5225 for assistance in Spanish.

1AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

2Slower speed tiers (5Mbps for $10 a month or 3Mbps for $5 a month) may be provided depending on availability at your address. Internet speed claims represent maximum network service capability speeds. Actual customer speeds may vary based on factors including site traffic, content provider server capacity, internal network management factors and device capabilities, and are not guaranteed. For more information, go to att.com/speed101. Pricing excludes taxes. Visit www.att.com/access for additional details.

Free Summer Lunch Program Offered at La Ballona Elementary School Because our kids need to remain healthy, connected, safe and “whole” during the summer months, CCUSD has created a free lunch program complete with a variety of daily activities for students under 18!

What: Free Summer Lunch and More (the “more” is the real fun part – books, board games, special guests, arts and crafts, physical activities, etc.)

Where: La Ballona Elementary School

When: Monday – Friday, June 13 – July 29 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch 11:30 am – 1 pm Activities No program on Monday, July 4

Who: Anyone under the age of 18 (no forms to fill out, no eligibility exercises, etc.)

Why: It has been proven that some students not only miss out on meaningful growth opportunities in the summer, but actually regress and lose academic, social and behavioral skills. This opportunity to eat a free healthy meal becomes even more impactful with the opportunities for students to learn, play games, connect with peers, connect with caring adults, participate in a summer reading program, learn a new skills, etc.

The site will be closed on July 4. Please note that all food must be eaten on site and for teens and children only, not adults. In addition to lunch a variety of fun special events and activities are planned daily from 11:30am – 1:00pm. The calendar of events and activities will be posted on the CCUSD and the LaBallona websites, as well as at the site. Parents are encouraged to stay, play and partake in interactive activities with their child(ren) for the activity hour. The site will be open to the public daily beginning at 11:30am and will close at 1pm.

For more information, please call (310) 849-1731

BOOK DONATIONS SOUGHT

CCUSD is also accepting book donations for use in the summer lunch program. Donations of used and new age-appropriate books can be made at any CCUSD school office through the end of May.

If you have children who have outgrown their books, this is a great way to make sure those books get used over and over again by students who need them.

Like Us on FacebookCulver City Unified School District has launched its new Facebook page(www.facebook.com/culvercityschools/), where users can get the latest school information. Be sure to like us and participate in the conversation about the great things happening in our district. See you on-line!

Project Prom Needs Your Help! Volunteers and Donations Can Make Memories for CCHS StudentsWant to help some CCHS students feel like a princess or a prince for Prom? Then please make a donation to Project Prom run by Culver Closet at CCHS. Now in its third year, this great event helps find clothing, shoes, and accessories for that special night. And for the women, hair stylists and make-up artists to help them shine!

Project Prom is asking for the following:

Volunteers to help set up and clean up.Clothing: dresses, tuxes, men’s suits, dress shoes for boys and girls, accessories such as evening bags and jewelry.Easy finger foodMonetary donations

Last year, Project Prom served 55 low-income students, and this year organizers expect more.

Sponsors so far include –Smashbox Make-up Artists – 8 volunteers whose time is being paid for by SmashboxDevaChan Hair Salon, CC – 2 hair stylistsAcademy of Beauty, CC – several advanced studentsAlisha Martin, professional hair stylistHolly Gable, professional photographer (www.hollygablephotography.com) – Portraits and documentation of eventEunice VInes – flower donation and arrangements for decorationsCulver City Women’s Club – donation of shoes, jewelry, handbags, misc. accessoriesJanet and Jerry Chabola – 50 sandwiches from Sorrento’s Italian Market

Add your name to the list!

Thanks in advance to everyone community who steps up to make this day special for our Culver City High School students! Contact Adrienne Madrid, CCHS Career Counselor and Service Learning Coordinator, for more information: (310) 842-4200 ext. 3313 or adriennemadrid@ccusd.org.

District Seeks Members for Bond Oversight Committee and Community Budget Advisory CommitteeThe Board of Education of Culver City Unified School District is seeking a qualified, interested individual to serve on a committee of community leaders currently serving as the Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (“CBOC”) for the District’s Measure CC school facilities bond program.

Applications are being accepted by Culver City Unified School District until 4:30 PM on Friday, May 27, 2016. Late applications may not be accepted.

The Appointee will be appointed to serve from the date of appointment until October 31, 2017, and will be eligible for reappointment by the Board of Education for a second and third two-year term.

The appointee will be expected to strictly adhere to the provisions of the Committee Ethics Policy Statement and to attend a Brown Act / AB1234 (Ethics) training at a date and time to be determined.

The following constituencies are represented:

• Business Representative• Senior Citizen Group Representative• Taxpayer Organization Member• Parent or Guardian of Child Enrolled in District• Parent or Guardian of Child Enrolled in District & Active in a Parent-Teacher

Organization• Two (2) At-Large Community Members

The Appointment for this opening is tentatively scheduled to be considered by the Board of Education during a regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Applicants are encouraged to attend this meeting.

Additional information and applications are available in person during business hours from Culver City Unified School District’s Business Services Department, located on the second floor at the District Office located at 4034 Irving Place, Culver City, CA; or may be requested by phoning (310) 842-4220 Ext. 4226, or can be obtained on the School District’s website (www.ccusd.org). Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Completed applications should be sent or faxed to the Business Services Department of Culver City Unified School District or emailed to mikereynolds@ccusd.org by 4:30 PM on Friday, May 27, 2016.

The Board of Education of Culver City Unified School District is also seeking qualified, interested individuals to serve on a committee of community leaders currently serving as the Community Budget Advisory Committee (“CBAC”).

Applications are being accepted by Culver City Unified School District until 4:30 PM on Friday, May 27, 2016. Late applications may not be accepted.

The Appointees will be appointed to serve from July 1, 2016 until June 30, 2018, and will be eligible for reappointment by the Board of Education for a second and third two-year term as applicable.

The appointees will be expected to strictly adhere to the provisions of the Committee Ethics Policy Statement and to attend a Brown Act / AB1234 (Ethics) training at a date and time to be determined.

The Appointments for these openings are scheduled to be considered by the Board of Education during a regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Applicants are encouraged to attend this meeting.

Additional information and applications are available in person during business hours from Culver City Unified School District’s Business Services Department, located on the second floor at the District Office at 4034 Irving Place, Culver City, CA; or may be requested by phoning (310) 842-4220 Ext. 4226, or can be obtained on the School District’s website (www.ccusd.org). Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Completed applications should be sent or faxed to the Business Services Department of Culver City Unified School District or emailed to mikereynolds@ccusd.org by 4:30 PM on Friday, May 27, 2016.

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