Charter School of Morgan Hill honored by state
The Charter School of Morgan Hill, a K-8 independent charter school located in the outskirts of Morgan Hill, was honored as one of 21 California Distinguished Schools in Santa Clara County.
Student of the week: Jorge Talavera Martinez
What inspires you?A few things that inspire me are my parents, siblings, and friends. My parents have always taught me to be the best I can be and to go out of my way to do what’s necessary. My friends are always there for me and show me the values of having a second family I can always rely on.What is your favorite subject in school and why?My favorite subjects in school are Anatomy and Physiology, and Marriage Sex and Family/Psychology. These two classes always have something interesting to learn.If you had the power to change one thing in the world, what would it be?If I had the power to change anything in the world, it would be to eliminate worldwide poverty.If you could go anywhere, where would you go?If I had the opportunity to travel anywhere in the world, I would choose to go to Europe because there are many places to go.Name one big challenge in your life right now.One big challenge at the moment is deciding what I would like to pursue for the rest of my life.What is your dream job?My dream job would be to become a professional soccer player.What are your three favorite things?My three favorite things are my family, my friends, and soccer.What is your favorite book?My favorite book is “The Great Gatsby.”What do you want to do after high school?I would like to continue my education and go to SFSU as I have planned.Something that makes you smile:One thing that makes me smile is my mom.Most played songs on your phone, iPod, iTunes?The three songs I play most are “Mouthful of Diamonds” by Phantogram, “Electric Feel” by MGMT, and “Ms. Jackson” by Outkast.
South Valley Science Fair to be held on Jan. 11
Oakwood School will host the 2018 South Valley Science Fair on Jan. 11, 2018, in partnership with the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce and other STEM advocates and professionals.
School briefs: Holiday musical at Martin Murphy
Martin Murphy Middle School students will perform the inaugural school musical—titled “Snoopy, the Musical”—with two shows 1pm and 6pm Dec. 15 at Live Oak High School (located at 1505 E. Main Ave.).
“This outstanding hour long performance is the sequel to ‘You’re a Good Man...
PACT to hold community action meeting tonight to address “crisis” in schools
A community action meeting facilitated by PACT, or People Acting in Community Together, will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, located at 17500 Peak Ave. in Morgan Hill.
Trustees: LCAP keeps control local
With three key goals of enhancing college and career readiness, improving parent/student engagement and fostering positive school climates, the Board of Education approved Morgan Hill Unified School District’s inaugural Local Control Accountability Plan at Tuesday’s school board meeting.
