VMMS is working closely with the educational technology sector of the University. We feel that their expertise will only add to our campus. We are planning to visit the campus in the spring.
One of the grants that will benefit our 8th grade students in 2009-2010 and 7th grade students in 2010-2011 is IQUEST:
The project will develop, field test, externally review, refine, and disseminate four iQUEST modules, one for 8th grade physics, one for 8th grade chemistry, and two for 7th grade life science. Curriculum Design will convene the project research team during summers to study science standards and identify Information and Communication Technology (ICT) activities that will expand students’ learning of science concepts beyond textbooks. In particular, the research team will focus on ICT activities that prepare students for 21st century workforce. CSUSM interdisciplinary student teams, under supervision of the PIs, will collaborate with scientists from RIT and CSUSM, to leverage existing ICT Resources and create innovative new ICT Resources in the forms of visualization tools and interactive games to be part of iQUEST modules.
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has agreed to further develop Vista Magnet Middle School’s (VMMS) Pre-Engineering program. NGC will provide Engineering mentors and speakers. Grant money has been awarded in the amount of $970 to enhance the hands on learning approach. Mark Evilsizer, Engineering Planning UCAS-D and Robine Lewis, Software Engineering Global Hawk are spearheading "A Partnership for Growing Local Engineers." Support Multiple Engineering-Related Activities
Support National Engineering Week (Feb. 2008), Sally Ride Toy Contest, Engineering Club (Friday Afternoons – NGC Volunteers), Provide Classroom Speakers, Help Establish Test and Evaluation Lab.
Grow Engineers Locally
VMMC is a Title 1 School (>40% free/reduced cost lunches); Current enrollment is 200 diverse students who LIKE science and engineering, School will grow to 600 students over the next few years, Mentor these students to prepare them for new Magnet Math and Science High School (and College), Provide students with opportunities to understand what an engineer does and why it can be fun, Provide support to VUSD to develop a comprehensive Engineering program from Middle School to High School, Allows NGC to grow engineers from local kids.
VUSD is ethnically and economically diverse Reaching a broad population of students that normally don’t have access to engineering opportunities, Allows NGC employees to have fun and play with engineering ideas while volunteering, Recruitment tool for the NGC HIP program and college internships, Possible College Scholarships for Engineering Majors.
As a Magnet School, Casita offers students an expanded learning experience with a special focus on technology, science and mathematics. With specialists on staff and expanded facilities, Casita brings the new technologies and methods of the 21st century into the K-5 classroom.
Casita and VMMS have built a great partnership. The benefit is for all Casita Parents to take part in our priority admissions process each year. We provide Casita students with priority admissions. We enjoy their support in screaming our theme.
Our Club has a youth-only membership and satisfies the age-old desire of boys & girls to have a "Club" of their own. It is for boys & girls of all races, religions, and ethnic cultures.
Is building-centered & guidance-oriented
Activities are conducted in the warm, friendly atmosphere of facilities especially designed for such programs. The Boys & Girls Club emphasizes positive values with Club members.
Has a full-time professional leadership that helps build character
Our staff has many dedicated part-time workers and volunteers. Our Club programs help to instill positive character traits and promotes life-skills for all boys & girls.
Has a varied and diversified program that works
The Club recognizes and responds to the collective and individual needs of young people, utilizing nationally-recognized educational and recreational programs that have proven effective over many years.
Assures that all young people can afford to belong
Membership dues are intentionally low so any child can belong to the Club. Please come by anytime before school from 6:30am to 8:30am or afterschool from 3:45pm to 6:00pm. We are located in the gym.
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Operation Lifesaver programs are sponsored cooperatively by federal, state, and local government agencies; highway safety organizations, and the nation’s railroads.