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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1997
Page
5
In a December 15 1997 board meeting parents express concern that a 20 to 1 class reduction and teacher reassignment will disrupt students progress. They urge involvement and transparency, noting Ms Luenenos has built strong bonds with pupils and a transition plan was not communicated.
A concerned parent urges school leaders to reconsider moving a kindergarten teacher to a bilingual class midyear. The letter cites potential disruption, argues the current teacher provides strong education, and appeals to Superintendent Knapp and Mrs Shannon to protect students' rights and budget priorities.
A parent writes on behalf of her kindergartner at Richland Primary expressing concern about removing teacher Mrs Luevanos during the school year. The letter argues mid year replacement would confuse students and set back progress by months, urging officials to reconsider.
A concerned parent argues against removing Miss Lucavanos from her son’s class stating the boy has adjusted well, admires her teaching, and fears switching teachers midyear will harm a non Spanish speaking student’s education and well being.
Linda Dominguez and Maria Lopez urge that Mrs Luavanos remain as teacher for Lionela Lozano and Jesus Montoya, arguing sudden changes disrupt students. They request delaying any move until next year and criticize bilingual class placement. Editor notes prior letters printed as received.
Brian and Christine Holliman announce the birth of Dakota Lee Holliman born November 29 1997 at Mercy Southwest Hospital at 10 24 p.m. She weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces and measured 19 inches. Grandparents are Richard and Idanell Holliman of Shafter and Gunther and Christa Scharfeworth of Gerabronn Germany. Great grandmother Lorene Holliman of Shafter.
Navy Fireman Efrain Espinoza from Shafter is deployed to Yokosuka Japan aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay. He is among more than 65,000 sailors and guardsmen serving away from family this holiday season. AEGIS radar powers multi-target tracking on the ship. Espinoza is a 1996 Shafter High School graduate who joined the Navy in October 1996.
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