Bowman High School

Bulldog News February 2018

Robin Geissler, Principal Carrie Covell, Editor Eran Zeevi, Assistant Principal

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you do, you

will be successful.

---Albert Schweitzer

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

---Helen Keller

From the Desk of Mrs. Geissler…

I love the phrase “hope and confidence” as it relates to the achievement of

success. This is our standard operating procedure at Jereann Bowman

High School, a California Model Continuation High School. As new

students join us this semester, I try to see Bowman through their eyes.

What I see is a school of hope where students and staff are engaged in

the process of learning and succeeding. The “vibe” on campus is definitely

one of mutual respect, support, and caring. Visitors to Bowman often

remark on how happy both students and staff appear as they navigate

through the school day. In that regard, happiness is the key to success for our school. When you put a

creative, gifted, and dedicated staff together in an environment electric with hope and learning, and add

students who are ready to achieve, the happy result is Bowman.

This semester we have added a second Culinary Arts and guitar class, a Psychology class, and our

new Paxton Patterson STEM Lab classes. Theater Arts participated in the Advot Project’s Relationships

101 program, and students attended a field trip to the Natural Museum of History and Gentle Barn.

Upcoming field trips include the Music Center for a production of “A Raisin in the Sun,” the LA County

Art Museum, and the LA Science Museum.

Over 30 Bowman students took the ASVAB test this month, setting a record. Students are participating

in the Straightening Reins Equine Therapy Program, generously funded by Steve Youlias of Jersey

Mike’s fame.

Our Dream It, Be It Girls’ conference sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita

for 60 of Bowman’s young women was a resounding success this month. In addition, on February 23rd

the famous Pacifico Dance Troupe will be performing at Bowman in two dynamic assemblies.

Let’s keep up our good work, never settling for less than our very best efforts. We each have the power

to shape our school culture and continue to grow in an environment where we are all accepted, valued,

and appreciated.

I want to invite personally all families to attend Bowman’s Open House on March 20th from 7-8:15

pm. There will be an English Language Advisory Council (ELAC) meeting in portable B from 6- 7pm.

Please join us!

From the Desk of Mr. Zeevi…

Happy Spring to all of our Bulldog families! I am so pleased to announce

that Bowman has two new programs offering our students more career

technical education options. The first is our culinary class affording our

students kitchen safety, cooking techniques, preparation, and

presentation. Students are also partaking in marketing plans and selling

their delicious creations. Our students work diligently in stations after

learning all week about their new delicacies. Our Bulldogs have made

everything from Chinese chicken salads to pancakes, as well as pancakes

and chocolate covered strawberries. Some other favorites are spaghetti

with meat sauce, soft pretzels with cheese, and a variety of cheesecakes. The students are proud of

their creations, as all creations are made from scratch.

Our second exciting class offering is our new STEM Lab in room 4. This class provides students with

introductory modules in different career technical pathways. Students can learn hands-on techniques

working in fields such as Nursing, EMT, Construction and Manufacturing, Medical Imaging, Electrician,

Plumbing, Robotics and Automation, and Pharmacology. Students work on these modules for

approximately three weeks before switching to the next area of interest. Students work collaboratively

in teams of two to four members in real-life situations (i.e., looking up x-rays, designing an object on

the 3-D printer, providing first aid on a mannequin, etc.) The students’ response has been positive and

all students appear to be truly engaged in working hands-on in these fields.

"You can't do anything about the length of your life, but you can do something about its width and depth.”

~ Shira Tehrani

This April 16th -27th, Bowman will be participating in the statewide ELA

and Math CAASPP testing for our junior students. Our juniors will be

set up in cohorts to help them prepare for the statewide assessment.

Attendance during these dates is crucial to the success of your

student’s finalized scores. Please make sure our Bulldogs get a lot of

rest and are at school on time every day. The test scores could be

utilized as a students’ placement exam for community college, so it is

important that students take this assessment very seriously. Bowman

will sponsor our annual Battle of the Bulldogs; students in their cohorts

will be competing against other cohorts for points on a daily basis.

Winning teams will receive an ice cream or pizza party. There will be a special assembly on April 16th to

introduce the competition.

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. ---Oprah Winfrey

Christine’s Classes

CSU ERWC- California State University Expository Reading

& Writing Course Welcome to 2018! The New Year has begun with two high interest units! During

term 5, students took a stand on the topic of racial profiling. To analyze the

arguments surrounding this controversial issue, students read and critiqued the

rhetorical moves op-ed author Bob Herbert made in the New York Times article Jim Crow Policing.

Students effectively utilized all three persuasive appeals in both oral and written arguments. As we move

into term 6, students will practice synthesizing themes and arguments as they seek to answer the

existential question of how human life should be valued.

Key Skills for Terms 5 and 6:

Make connections from various texts

Notice the rhetorical conventions used by specific genres

Use rhetorical devices in writing arguments

Special shout outs to: all of the term 5 graduates, Jose Dominguez, Kenya Torres and all of the Students

of the Week!

Theater Arts The Advot Project was an amazing success during term 5! This was a

reflective and engaging experience for all students. From the first moment,

students were hooked with a one-woman show about domestic violence and

the internal thoughts that individuals undergo when faced with such a

daunting situation. Students gained valuable life skills as they interacted

with each other in novel ways. Skits, puppets, music, and reflective writing

exercises supported students in practicing positive self-talk, clear

communication skills, and decision-making. At the end of 10 days, students used their new skills to

showcase skits that illustrated how to have difficult conversations with peers, conflict resolution, and

how to communicate safe boundaries in relationships. Also on this day, the SCV Signal took pictured

and featured our hardworking Bowman students in the newspaper! This experience assisted students in

learning the hidden curriculum of navigating relationships and developing strong interpersonal skills,

while bolstering a positive self-confidence and image.

During term 6, students are working with the play, “A Raisin in the Sun” to develop their acting chops.

As a culminating experience, we will be attending a production of the play in Pasadena.

Special shout outs to everyone who participated in the Advot Project!

Wherever you go, go with your whole heart. ---Confucius

Our Essential Question for the 5th grading period unit was: How can someone choose a meaningful

path in life despite adversity? This was our driving question as we read The Freedom Writers Diary, a

compilation of non-fiction diaries written by 150 students in Erin Gruwell’s English classes while

attending Wilson High School in Long Beach, CA. After reading several of the diary entries, my students

responded to each using reading comprehension strategies to make connections, synthesize, ask

questions, infer, visualize and determine importance of the text.

In addition to reading the novel, students read articles and viewed video clips about Anne Frank’s diary

during the Holocaust, Zlata Filipovic’s diary about her experience during the Bosnian Civil War, and the

“Freedom Riders” of the Civil Rights Movement.

All sources have helped to understand further, how The Freedom Writers Diary taught about tolerance.

Students drew Open Mind pictures to analyze characters in order to compare and contrast such events.

Students were able to relate their personal experiences in life to those of the sources studied. After

collaborating with one another in groups and in partnerships to discuss the diary entries, students took

notes on content to include in their own book reports. In preparation for writing their book report as a

culminating project, students experienced whole-class discussions, and were so inspired by the Freedom

Writers work, that sharing their own experiences has been truly gratifying and profound.

I am especially proud of the following students who showed such motivation in earning credits to

complete their English requirements while in my classes this last grading period: Alexis Cabrera,

Kimberly Diaz, Elizabeth Jimenez, Zackery Beliveau, Kirstyn Brewer, Ivonne Arriaga, Axel

Meneses, Jocelyn Orozco Saavedra, Serena Hesse, Hayden Tuitt, Neia Redd, David Sandoval,

Rebeca Altamirano, David Prado, Bryan Torres, and Andrea Osorio.

First-Year Promise at COC

College of the Canyons is offering a comprehensive program for freshman entering for the fall. First-

Year Promise FYP supports first time, first year college students with their transition to college.

Through yearlong academic classes, programs and activities, student will earn skills that will enhance

their college success and build a foundation for lifelong learning. First-Year Promise will save a student

and his or her family more than $1500 for the year. More information is available in Bowman’s

counseling office or online at www.canyons.edu/promise. The program includes:

Up to 15 units of enrollment and student fees waived for fall and spring semesters

Parking permit or city bus pass for fall and spring

$100 bookstore gift card for fall and spring

Priority enrollment and registration for fall and spring

Weekly counseling contact in the fall

Sandy’s Classes – Web Design & Computer Applications

It has been a great start to the spring semester! Students are learning

computer skills to work efficiently and effectively in class, in college, and in

future careers. They are further developing digital literacy so they can not

only understand, but also use and safely interact with technology, media and

digital resources in real-life situations.

In Computer Applications in Business class, students recently learned how to

read a job ad, how to build a cover letter and résumé to meet the

requirements of the job ad, and how to prepare and digitally send

documents to enhance their chances at getting the interview and ultimately

the job. Students used skills learned in class to create a professional cover letter, résumé, and effective e-

mail message. Currently, students are learning to design flyers, catalogs, newsletters and more as they

“work” as interns for a fictitious ad agency. The goal is for students to be proficient with Microsoft Office

2016 software and learn best practices in design and layout so they can create outstanding publications

that sizzle!

Web Development students are currently exploring and learning how to use Photoshop CC

to create Web graphics, and beautiful original composites. Students will become proficient

with the many tools available in Photoshop so they can create their own stunning images

and illustrations. They will learn best practices for design and layout with many

opportunities to explore and be creative.

AP Computer Science Principles students are currently exploring digital information, the

ways that digital information is encoded, represented and manipulated. In the current unit,

students are working with data to clean it, manipulate it, and create and use visualizations

to identify patterns and trends. Students will learn about data, privacy, and the positive and

negative effects of big data, and understand the basics of data encryption. All lessons are

from Code.org curriculum; students will develop programming skills using the programming

language JavaScript, and the App Lab as the programming environment.

Shout-outs to all of my students for their exemplary attitudes and hard work. Put-ups to the following

students for their participation and collaboration with other students:

Computer Applications in Business:

3rd Period: Martina Ortouste and Luis Valadez Perez

7th Period: Ivonne Arriaga and James Carstens

AP Computer Science Principles: Landon Ditoro and Alexis Doroginsky

Web Design I/II: Jonathan Barraza and Fatima Cruz

Students and parents are invited to check out student work on my Web site (sandysclass.com) via the

“Gallery” or my Web page on the Bowman Web site. Please contact me by e-mail at sgeyer@hartdistrict.org

if you have questions about the class or if you want to discuss a student’s progress. Be sure to stop by

Tuesday, March 20th during Bowman’s Open House!

Mark’s Classes

My second year teaching at Bowman continues to move fast and has been a very positive experience!

Students in all classes are building relationships and making progress academically.

Modern Civilization

Mod Civ students continue to be engaged with the material through the various

activities we have conducted in class. Students have been learning about the

aftermath of World War I, the rise of totalitarian governments, and are currently

studying World War II. Students have analyzed the various aspects of each unit by

collaborating through multiple projects. These have included working with

partners to draft their own Versailles Treaty, creating a Google Slideshow about a

major totalitarian nation of their choice, designing World War II propaganda

posters, and engaging in multiple lessons through a new interactive program called

Nearpod. All of these activities help students learn the mindset of those in the past

when we debrief the concepts as a class. In addition, students have also completed

independent work analyzing texts and have been improving upon their ability to use critical thinking in

their writing. I want to congratulate all of my students for all of their hard work and for bringing a

positive attitude in all of our class participation. Keep up the excellent work! I trust we will have more

fun as the year continues.

Economics

All of my Econ students are seniors who have been doing an outstanding job completing work as the

year draws to a close. There have still been many interactive activities we have completed as a class.

Students continue to bring their own insights and perceptions from what they already know about the

economy they live in. One of the memorable projects from the last few months was an “Entrepreneur

Project” that students worked on. In this project, students displayed their creativity by coming up with

their own good or service for their own simulation of a business. The ideas they came up with included

economic concepts such as cost, labor, capital, competition, advertising, price controls, supply, demand,

and profit. Overall, this class is proving to be more than just academic, but very practical for them as

they think about applying the concepts in our economy. Excellent job to all of my students who have

done the hard work and who continue to make the class fun!

English

Students in my English class have continued to develop numerous skills,

especially in their writing. Students have focused on how to organize their

writing by writing their own stories, personal narratives, descriptive essays,

and are currently practicing persuasive writing through making brochures.

They learned critical thinking skills by participating in an engaging project

by making a film review of their favorite movies. We will delve into many

more fun topics as we practice more skills. Keep up the excellent work!

Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. ---Maya Angelou

Pam’s Classes

Life Management During Term 5, students were introduced to the Roadtrip Nation Curriculum, a PBS-based

career exploration program. Students worked to establish their individual “Set Point” through

a variety of activities focused on personal core values, belief systems and interests. Together,

we explored Growth Mindset and students wrote an essay action plan targeting two specific

attitudes and/or behaviors to adopt during the term.

During Term 6, students will chart their own career path and interview a professional in their desired field.

Common Core Reading, Writing and Speaking Standards will serve as the foundation for student activities and

presentations.

Special shout outs to Zack Believeau, Alec Calderon, Alaina Greedy, Vanessa Ibanez, Rhiannon Jerz, Ramiro

Gonzalez, Jade Robinson, and Sophia Stolba for their positive attitudes, insightful contributions, and class

leadership.

Teen Leadership

The past five weeks have afforded our class many opportunities to build

positive and supportive relationships and a strong sense of TEAM. We

are building our capacities to develop self-care behaviors and to affirm one

another. Topics of study and discussion have included self-concept, self-

esteem and growth mindset. Our class is highly interactive with all of us

learning to step out of our individual comfort zones.

During Term 6, we will explore “How to Present Ourselves to the Outside

World.” Guest speakers will visit our class to discuss making a good first

impression and maintaining a positive social media presence. On Wednesday, February 21st, we will take a field

trip to The Gentle Barn – home to neglected and abused animals. We will learn each animal’s “story” and use this

experience to spring forth our unit on “Getting to Know Others”.

Special shout outs to Kirstyn Brewer, Bre Greedy, Joey Mejia, Kenny Torres and Delano Wright for keeping our

conversations lively and meaningful.

Work Experience During Term 5, I was busy recruiting students to join our class. I’m proud to say that our

classroom is full of students who are gainfully employed at local job sites. Our

discussions and class activities have centered on creating professional resumes and

workplace dynamics. Future topics include tax preparation, interview strategies and

workplace conflicts.

Special shout out to Janelle Garris and Brian Alas leading our class by completing all

assignments and submitting timely pay stubs.

Stacey’s Government

Students are working diligently to graduate in the next few months! They

have been focusing on the current presidential policies with the aspects of

California that have been affected. The students have really been involved

with the policies that have been passed and presented, while contacting

Congress on the Countable.us app. They are becoming active citizens of

society while collaborating with others online.

Shout out to these Groovy Government soon-to-be-Grads: Ahtziry Cruz, Veronica Hernandez, Jacob

Hernandez, Abel Mejia, and Chris Delgado.

Psychology with Stacey

Welcome to Introductory to Psychology with Stacey. Students have been presented with multiple

essential questions and choice to dive into the text and discover psychology. Students have designed

projects to answer those essential questions. Examples of the questions include: Why do we dream?

What is the developmental lifespan and how is it related to psychology? How do mental disorders relate

to the developmental lifespan?

Students answered their questions, designed presentations, created word searches and games to introduce

the topic to their classmates. Daily students write “In My News” which is where they write 3-4

events/topics that is going on in their life. This helps the students focus on the curriculum instead of

trying to focus on their life issues.

Students have picked a mental disorder and will be presenting about that mental disorder. They will be

looking at treatment options, who and why it affects, how it affects them and then teach the class about

this disorder.

Shout out to Stupendous Psych Students: Jasmin Borjas, Colin Mellison, Skyler Massimo, Shay

Maravilla, and Veronica Martinez

Senior Seminar

Each spring seniors participate in Senior Seminar. The goal of the program is

to prepare each graduate to start college or trade school after high school. Each

graduating senior meets with the counselors in order to discuss their options

and complete the program. Students will be working to fill out the FAFSA in

order to become eligible for financial aid. Seniors also complete the SCVSF

scholarship application and receive a listing of other scholarships available to

them. In addition, COC representative will be on campus helping students

transition to COC in the fall. For more information on Senior Seminar, please

contact Lori or Rocio in the counseling office.

I celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.

---Walt Whitman

ASB’s goal is to make sure that all people feel that Bowman is

a place where they feel safe and accepted. They work daily to

achieve that goal. All activities on campus are designed to

engage students and encourage participation. In January, we

celebrated the work of Martin Luther King Jr. with an activity

that asked students to think about what each one of us can

do to help make society better. In February, ASB hosted Spirit

Week with Pajama Day, Superhero Day, Valentine’s Day, and Decade Day. For Valentine ’s Day, the

campus was decorated with personalized hearts for every student on campus.

ASB hopes to see you at our “Tropical Paradise” Open House on March 20th! Students are working hard

on decorations and activities for a fun-filled, informative night.

Thank you to all of the ASB students for dedicating their time and talents to make Bowman High

School a home for so many students!!

We are busily preparing for our District Performance Task by mastering the art of argumentative

writing. We are reading, writing, and debating on the following topics: Can fame and fortune make you

happy? Is it OK to sneak food into the movies? Are athletes overpaid? Would you get a flip phone?

Should balloons be banned? We are constructing arguments with claims, reasons, evidence,

elaboration, counterclaims, and rebuttals.

Excellent English Students: Gavin Campero, Jonathan Madrid, Wendy Gonzalez, Anthony Ramirez,

Richard Turner, Christine Acajabon, Nancy Baron, Jasmyn Andrews, and Joanna Mata.

In U.S. History, students just completed a unit on the 1920s. We studied the time period in groups

through an inquiry-based project. The twenties are often referred to as the “Roaring Twenties.”

However, through their research students uncovered both the “bright side” and the “dark side” to the

1920s. After completing their research and presentation phase, students individually wrote essays

arguing the question: How accurate is the nickname “Roaring Twenties” for the time period between

WWI and the Great Depression? I am so pleased with their efforts and willingness to collaborate with

others to formulate answers. Keep up the great work, as we will continue our journey through time to

the Great Depression and WWII! Magnificent Historians: Brandon Tapia, Joshua Kim, Blake

Kuykendall, Hailee Jones, Edwin Lopez, and Jose Dominguez.

Shonna’s Classes

Happy New Year Bulldogs. My name is Shonna August and I am new to the Bowman staff. I am very

excited to be a Bulldog. I have been teaching science for 19 years. I started my teaching career in

LAUSD and joined the Hart School District in 2004. My very first interview in the Hart District was at

Bowman. I believe I was destined to be here from the very beginning. I am very excited to continue

my career here.

Biology

Many of our Biology students were able to attend a field trip the Natural History Museum. We saw

everything from Dinosaur bones to radioactive gems. My favorite part was the bird exhibit and the

nature lab. I love to see nature at work. In our Biology class, we are continuing with the Next Generation

Science Standards (NGSS). We will be finishing with the History of Earth’s Atmosphere: Photosynthesis

& Respiration. Students are learning that both Photosynthesis and Respiration are essential for all

organisms whether directly or indirectly. The next unit is the Evidence of Evolution where students will

be introduced to fossil distribution and plate tectonics.

Super Scientist: Hailee Wright, Jacob Hernandez, Gabriel Madrigal, Christine Acajabon, Karina

Rosales, Landon Ditoro, and Oscar Gomez

Astronomy

On January 31, 2018, we had a Super Blue Blood Moon.

Super, because the moon was closest to the Earth in its orbit

during the full moon, blue because it was the second full moon

in a calendar month and blood because it was a total lunar

eclipse that turned the moon a reddish color. Some of our

Bowman students got up early enough to witness this

phenomenal site, and one even went hiking to get a better

view and brought back pictures to show the class. We are off

to a great start. I love it when we can actually see what we

talk about in books. Currently in Astronomy, we are learning about stars and galaxies, and then moving

on to our Sun.

Outstanding Astronomy students: Yaritzy Espinal, Breana Greedy, Miguel Chavez, Nick Cantoni,

Ian Wingenroth, Ismael Ramirez, Shaey-Lan Lowe, Alana Greedy

Econ with Mike C.

When will the blue chip bubble burst? We watched both the Crypto Currency and the Dow Jones

Industrial Average tumble in the past week. What does this mean for America’s economy? How will it

affect your day? That is what a day in Mike’s Econ class is like. We look at Market Watch’s webpage

every morning and afternoon checking on developing stories what affect our economy. Students are

getting the foundations of economics including economics systems, opportunity cost, tradeoffs, utility,

profit, and loss. Soon we will dive into trading commodities, futures and securities. My most precious

advice to your students is very few things are absolute essentials; substitutes for most goods and

services abound.

Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best. -- Bob Talber

Lindsey’s Classes

In both English 10 and English 11, we are preparing for the upcoming district-wide performance task.

In about two weeks, students will demonstrate their ability to compose an effective argument, in which

they employ the proper use of rhetorical strategies, and address potential counter-arguments while

supporting their claim. In the meantime, we are working on the skills necessary to be successful on the

performance task.

After the performance task, 10th grade classes will be reading the novel, Night, as they explore and

work to answer the essential question, “Is there more value in vengeance or virtue (forgiveness)?”

Students will be exploring literary elements and will end the quarter with an argumentative essay that

answers the question, “Can justice and forgiveness go hand in hand?” English 11 classes will be reading

a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts while exploring the question, “What is the meaning of

freedom?” The quarter will end with an argumentative essay that answers the question, “What are the

most effective tools for establishing and preserving freedom hat are the most effective tools for

establishing and preserving freedom?’

Students who have been credit-earning super-stars include the following: English 10 – Jeremy Barnum,

Matthew Brennand, Veronica Orellano, Chloe Yang and Grecia Pena English 11 – Marleni Baza-Leon,

Maria Montoya, Sophia Stolba, Brandon Tapia, Janell Garris, and Sierra Haley.

Ravinder’s Classes

Paxton Patterson Stem Lab - Beginning in February 2018,

Bowman is excited to announce the introduction of our Stem

Lab. In Stem Lab, students will be choosing to explore various

careers in the stem fields. Beginning 6th term, students will

begin to work in Robotics, Manufacturing technology,

Emergency Medical Technician, Nursing, Medical Imaging, and

Construction Technology. I am excited to introduce this new way

of learning by doing. Students will learn by reading, watching videos, and providing evidence of

learning to show their mastery of different skills in various careers. Next term we will also introduce

Pharmacology, Electrical Skills and Plumbing skills in the careers students can choose.

In Earth Science Students have been learning about how weather occurs. They have been making

presentations about how weather and storms are formed and are dissipated. Students formed groups

and made presentations that were presented on the last week of term 5. During Term 6, they will be

given a choice to work on several different themes in space science such as formation of the moon, the

sun, stars and galaxy, and history of the earth. Students will again work in groups to make

presentations and teach other students about what they have learned. I want to recognize some

special students in our Earth Science classes: Monica Manrique, Karina Rosales, Fatima Cruz, Marcelo

Caban, and Chloe Yang.

Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care. ---Theodore Roosevelt

Hello Bowman families! We’ve had some wonderful art projects so far

and students are really improving their skills. We have done a number

of drawings and paintings and have even tried scratchboard and

watercolor. I’m looking forward in the coming weeks to introduce our

students to printmaking as well. We have just finished a fun

scratchboard project, where students rendered an animal on metallic

scratchboard. The projects are fabulous! We have also explored folk art by making mandalas.

Traditionally these are drawn to symbolize the cardinal points with tons of patterns. We also learned

the color wheel this term. In addition, we will explore surrealism by creating Handscape drawings to

emulate the art of Salvador Dali and Rene Magritte. As always, it is my belief that we can all be talented

artists if we open our minds and put forth our best effort! Some outstanding artists are Delanie

Wilson, Robert Cuevas, Sarahy Monroy, and Alexis Orozco!

The yearbook is coming along, we have some terrific students on staff and they have been busy

interviewing students and staff and sending out surveys to get some fun feedback and thoughts from

our Bowman students. We have been taking pictures at all of the fun events here at Bowman like;

Spirit Week, Fashion spread, and showcasing new classes here at Bowman. We are really excited to

make this yearbook focused on each students’ experience here at Bowman. Each student will be able

to design their own pages to make sure that there friends will be included. Also families can go online

and buy there book today, through the month of November the company is offering 5% off each book!

This will make the price of the book less than $25.00, for an 80 page, full color keepsake of each

students’ wonderful Bowman memories! Some wonderful yearbook staff members include: Zack

Beliveau, James Carstens, and Emily Garcia!

In Reading class, the students have been studying the theme of Star-Crossed

Romance from the MyPerspective text. We have compared and contrasted the

many variations of Romeo and Juliet. Fortunately, this theme occurred around

Valentine’s Day, which led to some great active discussions in our class.

Specifically, we explored how “love” has changed over the years for teens

especially with the advancement of technology and social media. We will end

this unit by discussing destinies and future goals.

Upon our fresh start, returning from break, students have performed beyond expectations. In our US

History/Government class, we recently covered the Great Depression, focusing on the people, not necessarily

the politics of the era. Students placed themselves in the lives of many ranging from the dust bowl survivors,

teens riding the rails, to families who heavily struggled to overcome the effects of unemployment and inflation.

I would like to recognize Giovanni Hernandez as he has exemplified tremendous work ethic, outstanding

attendance, and an extreme amount of generosity in helping his fellow classmates succeed as well.

In Economics, students have actively participated in the process of learning about Supply and Demand, Market

Economy and Equilibrium. Supply and Demand is perhaps one of the most fundamental concepts of economics

and it is the backbone of a market economy. I commend Craig Hudak as he has shown a great amount of

dedication by applying his strengths to overcome barriers, and continuously pay attention to detail. He has shown

leadership in the class, making others around him excel.

We have almost completed our basketball unit in Physical Education and the class has been very

competitive. It's an opportunity for students to get together and be active, regardless of skill level. Our

goal is to build friendships, promote good sportsmanship, build character, grow in athletic skill, and

offer a means to get outdoors and relieve stress. Matt Luna is one student who has stood out and led

the efforts of creating a class built on great discussion, teamwork and active participation.

Keep it up guys…you’re doing great!

What a great month! We learned so much about World War I, the Roaring

twenties and The Harlem Renaissance. Even more exciting is getting to welcome

so many new students into my classes. I’m looking forward to getting to know all

of my new students. Looking forward to next grading period, we will be covering

the Great Depression and World War II. Some exciting times are on the way!

In government, we took an in depth, look at the office of the president, our civil

rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and how they apply to some landmark

Supreme Court cases. Next up we will be comparing, in depth, our California State Constitution with

the United States Constitution. There will be an essay opportunity for the Government students still in

need of the required writing assignment.

US History Top Credits Earners:

Nancy Barron, Kim Diaz, Emily Garcia, Janell Garris, Angel Jacobo, Gabriel Madrigal, Karina

Rosales.

The good you do today will often be forgotten. Do good anyway. ---Mother Teresa

“The formulation of the problem is often more essential than its solution, which may be merely a matter of

mathematical or experimental skill.”

― Albert Einstein

“Doing mathematics should always mean finding patterns and crafting beautiful and meaningful explanations.”

― Paul Lockhart, A Mathematician's Lament: How School Cheats Us Out of Our Most Fascinating and

Imaginative Art Form

The above quotes provide a perfect segue to the rationale behind the purpose and direction of the Common Core

State Standards for Mathematics (http://www.corestandards.org/resources/key-points-in-mathematics), which

emphasize that the conceptual understanding and reasoning of mathematics as it applies to solving problems in

the real world is more than just a set of procedural skills that lead to a right or wrong answer. The new high school

standards challenge students to explain their reasoning and to apply mathematical and statistical models to analyze

empirical situations in order to make decisions and draw conclusions with real world implications—essential 21st

century college and career readiness skills. Currently, my Personal Finance Classes are working on banking skills

and budgeting; and my Advanced Math Prep students are starting a unit on Probability and Statistics. Both topics

provide the real world applications to the essential skills discussed above.

Before I close, I would like to recognize the following students for their consistent effort and for earning at least

two credits of math on the Term 5 report card: Isis Godinez Ramirez, Brandon Gomez, Joseph Mejia, Steven

Reynoso, Alondra Rodriguez, Karina Rosales, Richard Turner, Nancy Barron, Aidan Cockerell, Janell

Garris, Miranda Gillmere, Shaey-Lan Lowe, Brian Mena, Gabriel Richards, Blake Beltran, Jasmy Garcia-

Andrews, Jaclynn Hernandez, Josue Romero, Tim Timmons, Sheyla Barrios, Emily Garcia, Stephanie

Salcedo, Ian Wingenroth, and Kaitlyn Witt. A special recognition goes to Abraham Dalgan for his effort and

diligence in completing successfully and independently an on-line program in Geometry.

Erika’s Spring Math Classes

We are rock in’ it in Math this year! All Math classes AND Intervention utilize

Math Practice 5 and 7 every day in class without even realizing it! Our classes

focus on using a Math Vocabulary Journal to build a shortcut textbook. We

look for and make use of structure (MP 7) while building the journal to break

down information into easy to understand notes. Students then use this

Vocabulary Journal tool (MP 5) to complete any

assignment given!

This Spring students are looking forward to more Technology Lessons where you can

see us model with mathematics (MP 4) and recognize patterns in the topics we learn

(MP 8). All this while having fun playing our favorite games like Kahoot and Quizlet

Live!

In Foundations we work with others daily, discussing answers (MP 1) and help

each other better understand by communicating our thought process to one

another (MP 3). All this every day!

Sylvia’s WORKFORCE PREP

Sylvia students in Workforce Prep have been doing an outstanding job. We continue to focus on literacy standards and have been successful in utilizing them in our class. This

quarter students learned about Workplace Rights and Laws and the importance of how labor laws affect the workplace. Students were able to identify the main anti-discrimination laws and explain their role in protect workers.

I am especially proud of the following students who have shown such motivation in earning

credits to complete their English requirement while in my classes this grading period: James Carstens, Landon Ditoro, Nick Cantoni, Cynthia Castro, and Oscar Gomez.

Sylvia’s English Class

Students in my classes have continued to do outstanding work. We opened the year with a unit on Facing Our Fears from the new district textbook “My Perspective”. Students engage in a

discussion of opposing reactions to fear, such as “flight” or “fight” which helped guide them to higher level of thinking.

Students analyzed the text, drew conclusions and made inferences to their reading.

I am especially proud of the following students who have shown such motivation in earning credits to complete their English requirement while in my classes this grading period:

Angel Beccerril, Franklin Romero, Adriana Herrera, Caitlyn Mendoza, Javier Sandoval, and Bryan Ramirez.

Success is not for the timid. It is for those who seek guidance, make decisions, and take decisive action. ---Jose Silva

Algebra with Jose

Wow, this last semester I have seen an amazing amount of improvement in my students with problem solving. This is awesome! Students are having a better understanding of math problems and functions. In class, we been discussing and the difference between linear and quadratic functions. Students have been using their critical thinking skills to solve equations with multiple variables. Next, students find solutions to the functions and graph the equations. These problems require plenty of steps that require patience, detail, accuracy, and math skill to solve. I am proud of the improvement my students have made since the beginning of the grading period. Continue the good work and always

remember to pay close attention to detail.

I would like to acknowledge the following students for their hard work, participation and leadership in class: Timothy Stayman, Kaitlyn Witt, Fernando Mariscal, Bryan Ramirez, and Javier Sandoval.

Mike Mansfield’s Classes

The Students in Mike’s English 11 class have been going beyond all expectations into the realm of college level

reading and analysis! Each student has discovered how to critique an argument, find flaws in somebody’s logic

and create an editorial of their own.

We have been learning Digital Citizenship and Digital Literacy and how to navigate away from Misinformation.

We’ve been learning how to win any argument, how to provide evidence and what makes evidence “good”

evidence. We’ve also identified what makes something “Fake News” and discussed what makes something a fair

source of information. This year is promising to be a great year, as our students begin preparing to take the

Smarter Balanced CAASPP test in a month and prepare for debate season!

Big Props to these top Credit Earners!

AM Classes:

Joseph Mejia

Anthony Ramirez

Cameron Hannoun

Kyle Ledezma

Jordan Isiordia

Yumi Hong

David Bautista

Gabriel Madrigal

Abel Mejia

Austin Santos

Harjas Singh

Rayce Wuitschick

PM Classes:

Mia Apodaca

Andrea Arceo

Blake Beltran

Jacob Clement

Aiden Cockerell

Jimmy Crowell

Lesley Cruz

Brielle Damiani

Jeannine Diaz

Melanie Espinosa

Sheyla Barrios

Emily Garcia

Vanesa Ibanez

Andrew Itliong

Jasiah Jenkins

Matthew Munn Luna

Stephanie Salcedo

Anthony Soto

Nevin Tilch

Abraham Dalgan

Bryan Sanchez

Diana Seferian

In Mike’s Creative Writing

Classes, we’ve been steadily

preparing for our 26th

Annual Day of the Artist

and Poet Festival on

Friday, May 4th 2018, by

creating some incredible

poetry. We’ve met Allan

Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, Anne Sexton, Sylvia Plath and

many other great American poets on our journey

through writing and discovery. This year’s literary

magazine is promising to be an amazing one, so come

on out and join us at 9:30am on May 4th.

You will find a sample of some of the amazing writing

in our class.

Memories

By Evan Chadwick

They say memories fade

I believe we should try to not dwell on them

I unfortunately still do

My memories of good times are fond

And my bad memories are forgotten

I forget how I truly felt

My memory of you has faded

Like a mass of fog

Memories are nothing but a past experience

And I am still making them

I don't regret decisions in my life

I have become who I am now because of those choices

Aaron’s Physical Education Classes

We make every effort to improve the individual fitness level of each student. It is

our belief that the mind and body are interdependent; the body must be fit if the mind

is going to function at its maximum potential.

We believe that good fitness habits, started at a young age, have a better chance of

carrying over into adulthood, improving overall health and quality of life. Students

should be aware that lifetime fitness activities are a critical component of the

Physical Education Curriculum.

Students will be exposed to a variety of activities and information that will enable them to gain a better

understanding of what a healthy lifestyle is, activities, and habits that can help them to achieve that. This

process will enable the students to learn and value what physical fitness and good nutrition can do for them

in their lives now and as they pursue their dreams in the future.

The kids have been enjoying various activities and learning what a healthy lifestyle looks like and thinking

about what they can do to create healthy habits. We have been playing softball, basketball, Speedminton,

soccer, lacrosse, Frisbee golf and many other fun activities. The kids have been very active with a lot of

great performances and effort. We are enjoying the cool weather while it lasts.

Bowman P.E. Department!

Music with Mike

Was Justin Timberlake’s performance at the Super Bowl an authentic picture of the state of pop culture

America? Has our culture boiled down to big production numbers one after the other and an obligatory

Ellen Degeneres inspired selfie? These are questions posed, argued, and debated in all of my classes, not

just the music elective I teach everyday period 2 and 5. I do love the spirited discourse, the chance to

examine what subjectivity means when analyzing music, and being reminded of how powerful music is in

shaping our identity as young adults. Guitar is my instrument and I am fortunate to get to pass that passion

and skill on to students every day. Even for those who may not find the fire that I did with music; they can

still foster an appreciation for both the art and the facility to realize that on an instrument. For others, they

are getting keys to an amazing vehicle for creativity and an emotional outlet.

The culinary arts program has really taken off with great success! The program

consists introductory courses that cover the basic concepts of nutrition, food

preparation, food and kitchen safety. Through lab activities, the students get

hands-on experience in the kitchen, and various aspects of food preparation. The

students have learned how to prepare a wide range of foods from homemade

cinnamon rolls to Chinese chicken salad. In addition, the students have learned

about the economics of food such as buying in large quantity to save money. Units

of study are designed in accordance to the California Career Technical Education

Standards for the Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Sector.

ONE MONTH TIL MARATHON DAY!

We have trained over 300 miles so far this season! March 18, 2018 Team SOAR, with six

Bowman students on board, will run 26.2 miles at the LA Marathon! Jaret Rojas, Carlee

Commons (recent Grad), Luis Corona, Alexis Cabrera, Isis Godinez and Abraham Dalgan!

Go SOAR!

Bowman students have several summer school options this summer.

Student must choose only ONE of the following options:

1. Students can attend summer school at one of 3 district schools, Golden Valley, Saugus or

Placerita Junior High School.

July 2 to July 30, 2018 (No School 7/4)

7:00 am – 12:15 pm

Students can take two (2) courses for 10 credits Forms available online or in the counseling office

2. Students can attend Opportunities for Learning (OFL)

July 2018- Specific dates TBA

Students will be able to complete three (3) courses for 15 credits

A signed summer school referral and copy of transcript must be submitted to preferred OFL

campus.

3. Students can attend Learn4Life (Mission View Charter)

July 2018- Specific dates TBA

Students will be able to complete three (3) courses for 15 credits.

A signed summer school referral and copy of transcript must be submitted to MV.

Students need to see Counselors for forms.

In addition to or instead of one of the above options, students can attend College of the

Canyons

See Career Coach or Bowman counselor for information.

Weekly counseling contact in the fall

Important Dates

Tuesday, March 20th Open House, 7:00 – 8:15 pm

April 2nd to April 6th Spring Break

May 22nd Graduation @ COC, 6:00 pm

May 28th Memorial Day, no school

May 31st Last Day of Semester

GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Graduation announcements are sent out to family and friends to proclaim your great news!

Announcements may be purchased online from www.jostens.com. The school is listed as Jereann

Bowman Continuation High School. Information you will need to provide includes:

Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Time: 6:00 p.m. (Graduates report @ 4:30 to COC center.)

Place: College of the Canyons, Cougar Stadium

Colors: Blue and White

GRADUATION SPEECH

If you are interested in giving the graduation speech, please let Carrie know. Information to follow at

a later date.

CAP AND GOWN – Refundable if you don’t walk! Height and weight, along with your payment of $50.00 must be given to Carrie Covell by Friday,

April 13th. You must wear a cap and gown in order to participate in the ceremony.

MANDATORY GRADUATION REHEARSAL

Rehearsal will be held Tuesday, May 22nd at 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM at COC, Cougar Stadium

(football field.) This is where you will pick up your cap & gown, as well as your tickets. First

100 students (who arrive on time to rehearsal) will receive 2 additional tickets.

Students can request up to 10 tickets. Students will receive tickets at rehearsal.

FAFSA and FINANCIAL AID If you need financial aid to attend school next year, you will need to complete the FAFSA. A

completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is required by most schools prior to

being considered for financial aid. The FAFSA can be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov .

Contact Lori, Ami, or Rocio for forms and information.

Class Spirit Wear

Please visit schoolstore.jostens.com to order custom Class of 2018 spirit wear. Click on the

California, Santa Clarita, and then Bowman to customize and order. A portion of your purchase will

be donated to Bowman ASB.