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By CHELCEY ADAMIStaff Writer
11:31 p.m. PDT, May 23, 2013
CALEXICO — It has been one year since the learning supplement ¡Éxito! debuted in the Valley, and educators say that it’s helping bridge a disconnect English-language learners often face.
Imperial Valley Press produces the publication geared toward fifth graders and is based on curriculum that follows the California State Standards as well as local pacing guides.
“It’s very easy to read, very understandable, and it’s in Spanish too so even the parents love it,” said Blanche Charles Elementary School teacher Martin Nolasco.
¡Éxito! student survey winner Jesus Korsi, 10, holds a check in front of (from left) Imperial Valley Press publisher Gerard Delaney, Principal Anna Monninger and fifth-grade teacher Martin Nolasco on Thursday at Blanche Charles Elementary school in Calexico. (JOSELITO VILLERO PHOTO / May 23, 2013)
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By CHELCEY ADAMIStaff Writer
May 24, 2013
CALEXICO — Three Jefferson Elementary students have combined technology, environmental awareness, and creativity to be awarded in the Igniting Creative Energy Contest presented by the National Energy Foundation and Johnson Controls Inc.
The school was invited to participate in the contest in which students submit a project and essay “using creativity to promote a positive message on energy efficiency,” Jefferson Principal Lucio Padilla Jr. said.
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Jefferson Elementary students Jennifer Garcia, Elianna Nava and Alfredo Campos III each won $500 as part of the Igniting Creative Energy Contest. (PHOTO COURTESY OF LUCIO PADILLA JR. / May 23, 2013)
The Calexico Unified School District is offering the ASES summer program in academics and enrichment for the following schools: Blanche Charles, Dool, Jefferson, Kennedy Gardens, Mains, and Rockwood Elementary schools, and William Moreno Junior High School. Enrollments are being taken now until May 28 at your child’s school. The programs will take place at Jefferson and the Calexico High School 9th grade campus (De Anza) . Transportation to and from the program will be provided. For more information, please contact your child’s school, or Lupita Ceceña at 760-768-3888 ext. 3057, and Vivian Medina, ext. 3059.
El Distrito Escolar de Calexico está ofreciendo el programa de verano de ASES en el area académica y enriquecimiento para los estudiantes de las siguientes escuelas: Blanche Charles, Dool, Jefferson, Kennedy Gardens, Mains, y Rockwood, y William Moreno Junior High School. Las inscripciones se están tomando ahora hasta el 28 de mayo en la escuela de su hijo o hija. Los programas se llevarán a cabo en la escuela Jefferson y el campus del noveno grado de Calexico High School (De Anza). Se proveerá transportación desde y hacia el programa. Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con la escuela de su hijo, o Lupita Ceceña al 760-768-3888 ext. 3057, y Vivian Medina, ext. 3059..
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The online version of the **REVISED** agenda (and the backup information), for 05/28/2013 Regular Meeting; can be found on the link below.
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The online version of the agenda (and the backup information), for 2013-05-28 Special Meeting; can be found on the link below.
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By Imperial Valley Press Staff
10:39 p.m. PDT, May 13, 2013The Calexico High softball team clinched its first Imperial Valley League title in school history and advanced to the CIF-San Diego Section Division I playoffs for the first time as well.
In the league-clinching game against Palo Verde Valley on Friday in Blythe, sophomore second baseman Dani Jimenez helped her Bulldogs by going 4-of-8 with two RBIs, two runs and a home run in 14 innings. The Bulldogs won, 7-6.
My Favorites:
Pro athlete – Matt Kemp
Pro team – Los Angeles Dodgers
Classes – Math, science
Movies – “The Perfect Game”, “42”
TV show – “Teen Wolf”
Actor – Johnny Depp
Song – “Madness” by Muse
Explain what you enjoy most about your sport.
I enjoy the aggressiveness and the competitiveness.What is one of your more memorable moments in your sport?
When I hit two home runs in a tournament with my travel team, Imperial Valley Venom.Tell us about someone who inspires you and why.
My dad, David Jimenez, inspires me because he taught me all the things that helped me become a great athlete.
What goals do you have for this season?
One of my goals was to be a better softball player than I was last year and I’ve already accomplished that.
Calexico High sophomore Danielle Jimenez helped her team win its first IVL title on Friday against Palo Verde High. (JOSELITO VILLERO PHOTO / May 13, 2013)
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The online version of the agenda (and the backup information), for 05/15/2013 Special Meeting; can be found on the link below.
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By Mario Renteria Sports Editor
11:38 p.m. PDT, May 9, 2013BLYTHE — The Calexico High softball team made school history by winning its first Imperial Valley League title after beating Palo Verde Valley High, 7-6, in a marathon league game that went 14 innings here Thursday.
That, coupled with Southwest beating Imperial, 7-2, Thursday night, gives the Bulldogs sole possession of the league title in the final game of the league season.
“It’s unbelievable; I’m sorry, but I’m at a loss for words,” said an elated Calexico head coach Alex Flores after the game. “We played probably the worst league game we’ve played all season long — I think we had seven errors — but somehow, some way this team finds a way to come back.”
Comeback is an understatement. The game started at 4 p.m. and in just 45 minutes, was already into the sixth inning with no score. It then took 2 hours and 15 minutes to play eight innings.
The Yellowjackets took a 2-0 lead at the bottom of the sixth.
At the top of the seventh, having to score at least two runs to keep the game going, the Bulldogs answered. Junior right fielder Alani Ayala came through with a three-run home run that scored sisters Sandra and Monica Rosiles to take a 3-2 lead. It was also Ayala’s first home run of the season.
“It was the best feeing ever,” an emotional Ayala said of her home run. “It was my first home run and it felt so good.”
The Yellowjackets took no time to answer, with a first-pitch home run by their lead batter in the bottom of the seventh to tie it 3-3.
After two deadlocked innings, the Bulldogs took a 6-3 lead in the top of the 10th inning. Dani Jimenez hit a single that scored Marty Sanchez, Sandra Rosiles hit a single that scored Jimenez and Monica Rosiles hit a double that scored Alyssa Reyna for the 6-3 lead.
The Yellowjackets again answered with three runs to tie it 6-6.
It was in the bottom of the 12th that Calexico avoided the loss with a play at home plate. With a Yellowjackets runner barreling to home plate, Calexico’s catcher Sandra Rosiles took the throw from Jimenez from second base, stood her ground and tagged out the runner to avoid the game-winning run.
It was in the top of the 14th inning that Calexico took the lead with a solo home run by lead-batter Jimenez.
“It felt great, I felt excited,” Jimenez said of her go-ahead home run.
The exciting game ended in the same fashion, with an acrobatic defensive play by Calexico.
With one out in the bottom of the 14th inning and a runner on first base, short stop Reyna made a diving line-drive catch, then from one knee, threw to first for the double play and the end of the game.
“I’m speechless, whatever this team gets, they’ve earned it,” Flores said. “We knew we had something special but we never knew we were going to be here right now.
For the Bulldogs, Kasey Cazares was a workhorse, pitching 13 innings for the win. She gave up four earned runs, eight hits, two walks, two hit-batters and struck out eight. At the plate for Calexico, Ayala went 2-for-6 with two singles and the three-run home run. Jimenez went 4-for-6 with three singles and a home run.
The Bulldogs end the regular season 21-5 overall and 10-2 in IVL. With the league title, Calexico automatically advances into the CIF-San Diego Section Division I playoffs – another school-history first for the school’s softball program. The Bulldogs have a chance to host in the first round of the playoffs, depending on the final seedings that will be made today in San Diego.
( FERNANDO ACOSTA JR. PHOTO / May 9, 2013 )
Calexico's High Alyssa Reyna follows through on a hit against Palo Verde Valley High in an Imperial Valley League game Thursday in Blythe. With the win, Calexico secured the league title.
