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Come to the student visitation day to get to know the school family and see their volcanoes erupt.
All students and parents are welcome but please RSVP at 987-9147.
Middletown Adventist School's annual open house is Thursday, April 23, at 6 p.m. The school will be presenting a student concert, art show and science fair. Light refreshments will be served and all are welcome.
Middletown Adventist School's 20-year reunion is Saturday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. A light supper, vespers service, games and door prizes will all be part of the festivities. Alumni band members are welcome to bring their instruments.
The school is located at 21640 Highway 29, Middletown.
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LAKEPORT – Robert Fulghum coined the phrase “All I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be, I learned in kindergarten.”
At Konocti Christian Academy, they take that seriously.
Five- and 6-year-old children love exploring and discovering new things, so they make this possible for them. The world is exciting for them and the school cannot wait to help them understand it.
Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Sandy Goss is thrilled about all of the exciting things that are planned for the 2009-10 school year. They are planning a challenging full-day and half-day academic program, a small class size, abundant hands-on activities and a loving, structured atmosphere to teach students all they really need to know.
Parents can visit the kindergarten classroom and preview learning materials at our kindergarten roundups on the following dates:
Tuesday, April 21, 12:50 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.;
Thursday, April 23, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Please call the KCA office at 707-262-1KCA to find out more or visit us at 401 Martin St. in Lakeport.
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Applications are being accepted for the second class, starting fall 2009. Fall application deadline has been extended to April 22.
The American Canyon Fire Protection District is hosting the program at the District’s training facility on James Road. The program runs approximately 18 months and prepares students for a career as a paramedic.
"The development of the Paramedic Program by Napa Valley College is in direct response to the needs of the community. This is what community colleges, and particularly Napa Valley College, are all about," said Sue Nelson, vice president of Instruction.
“There is a national shortage of paramedics and we are thrilled to be able to provide another career option for our local students,” said Dr. Amy LaPan, dean of Health Occupations and co-director of the new program. “This will meet a real need in our community,” she added.
Ted Peterson, who currently serves as EMT instructor, will also be an instructor and co-director of the new program. “Individuals currently working as EMTs will now have an opportunity to obtain additional training locally to take them to the next level of their careers,” he said. “Paramedics are usually found working for fire departments or private ambulance companies. The demand for quality trained paramedics is high in the Bay Area, California and the rest of the country.”
The number of spaces for students is limited. Those interested are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. There are prerequisites to enter this program.
Those interested need to submit a complete application, provide a high school transcript or proof of successful completion of the GED or California High School Proficiency Exam and college or private post-secondary transcripts showing completion of EMT 95 (emergency medical technician basic) with a grade of B or better and Health Occupations 100 (anatomy and physiology) with a grade of C or better.
Students applying also need to have a current Basic Life Support healthcare provider CPR certification, current and valid EMT-1 accreditation/certification, verification from employer(s) of a minimum of 2000 hours pre-hospital work experience within the last three years, and two recommendation letters related to preparedness for paramedic study and promise as a professional in the field.
An EMT assessment examination will then be taken and the top candidates will move forward for an oral/skills interview and assessment.
For more information, call 707-253-3120 or see www.napavalley.edu and click on “paramedic."
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The dinner will consist of a four course meal planned and prepared by Ukiah Valley restaurants. Each of these courses will be paired with a wine chosen by local wine makers. The wine and food pairings will be discussed by the chefs and winemakers.
“Last year’s Vine and Dine was the most memorable moment in my first year in MESA at Mendocino College,” said MESA Club President Sandra Arellano. “From writing a donation letter to preparing auction items and serving food, it was all one big learning experience for both new and continuing students.”
Arellano said they worked together building strong bonds and learned how to communicate with each other effectively in order to make this event a success. She said the community at large has always been very supportive; whether it is through some sort of donation, volunteering their time, or attending the event itself and bidding at the live and silent auction. She said it's all appreciated.
“I love the community we live in and I am sure that with the continuous support from the community and the tremendous group effort from both MESA students and staff we can together makes this year’s event a successful one and for many years to come as well. The support that we receive shows us that we can succeed,” she said.
Michel Paniagua, MESA Club vice president, said he participated in the event for the first time last year.
“From that experience I can tell that if you find good people in your community who are able to help others, you can do great things,” he said. “You can help students become microbiologists, engineers, mathematicians and doctors. The MESA students have the courage but not the financial support that they need. This event helps to give scholarships for these amazing people. Vine-Dine is a great, fun experience that needs time, team work and a good preparation.”
More than $9,000 was raised to provide 20 incoming, continuing and transferring students with scholarships. The suggested donation amount for this event is $50 per person and $90 per couple.
The ticket donation includes a sit-down four course meal, wine, beer and standup appetizers. This event will include a silent and live auction. Tickets are available at the MESA Center, room 403 at Mendocino College or by calling 468-3023. Please visit www2.mendocino.com/mesa/vinedine for more details.
Student success and transfer rates
The MESA Program works to increase the number of financially and educationally disadvantaged students who transfer to four-year universities and earn degrees in mathematics, science or engineering. This program provides academic support programs and creates a community of learners based on academic achievement.
The Mendocino College MESA students are part of a remarkable statewide transfer rate.
The California Community Colleges and MESA began working together in 1993 to bolster community college transfer rates in science, technology, engineering and math fields. Of the 110 California Community Colleges, 31 have MESA programs.
The collaboration has yielded phenomenal success. Of the MESA students who transfer, 98 percent go to four-year institutions as science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) majors.
Mendocino College’s MESA Program enrolls about two percent of the school’s population, but produces 14 percent of its transfers.
California’s Community Colleges are projected to grow significantly and some school officials expect a 10 percent enrollment increase. This makes the two-year college’s role in education the state’s work force increasingly important.
Information about Mendocino College’s MESA Program can be found by visiting www.mendocino.edu or contacting Mendocino College MESA Director Margaret Sanchez at
With tutoring and mentoring, extra study sessions, transfer counseling and study centers, MESA provides an environment that allows students to succeed in math and science and navigate the transfer system more easily.
MESA students transfer to University Of California and California State Universities as well as private colleges in fields that are key to California maintaining itself as a technological leader.
For further information about MESA, individuals can visit www.mesa.ucop.edu or contact MESA Statewide Communications Coordinator Danielle McNamara at