Page 2 July 16, 2015 Chevron Announces $1.3 Million Investment in South Bay Schools “Fifteen School Districts and Non-profits receive STEM grants” Segundo Refinery. ”Helping students and teachers get the resources they need to take advantage of every opportunity STEM offers is a key responsibility of the business community, and we are extremely proud of our history in this role.” Among the grant recipients is Hawthorne School District which will direct the grant funds to support the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standard (NGSS) in 7th and 8th grades at two of their middle schools. “STEM programs and increased student achievement are a top priority,” said Hawthorne School District superintendent, Dr. Helen Morgan. “ Several of the other school districts, including DaVinci Schools and El Segundo Unified for example, will use their grants to advance Project Lead The Way Engineering pathway programs. “The economic growth of California is dependent upon quality education for students,” said Dr. Melissa Moore, superintendent of El Segundo Unified School District. “Allowing our schools to emphasize STEM curriculum Frank Semancik presents Tom Jonstone from Wiseburn with $65,000.00 check EL SEGUNDO, CA – Chevron completed today a month-long series of “Energy for Learning” grants totaling $1.3 million distributed to sixteen school districts and other non-profit organizations in the South Bay. The grants represent funding for local Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)-related education programs. The $1.3 million contribution is a reflection of the Chevron El Segundo Refinery’s ongoing support for education programs in the South Bay, and in recognition of the facility’s 104-years in El Segundo. “We believe education is the cornerstone of our state’s competitiveness,” said Frank Semancik, General Manager, Chevron El helps us build a promising future.” The number of STEM jobs is estimated to grow at twice the pace of all other jobs through 2018 and currently 20% of all US jobs – 26 million positions – require knowledge in at least one STEM field. Schools and programs supported by the $1.3 million Chevron grants include: • California Academy of Math and Science • California Science Center • Centinela Valley Union High School District • Da Vinci Science Academy • El Segundo Unified School District • Environmental Charter High School • Hawthorne School District • Hermosa Beach City School District • Lawndale Elementary • Manhattan Beach Unified School District • Project Lead the Way • Redondo Beach Unified School District • Roundhouse Aquarium Oceanographic Teaching Station • SoCal Roc • Wiseburn School District • Frank Semancik presents Matt Wunder from DiVinci Shools with $65,000.00 check. Frank Semancik presents Dr. Helen Morgan and Alexandre Monteiro from Hawthonre School District with $65,000.00 check. Community Briefs Sears Home Appliance Showroom In Hawthorne To Hold Its One Day Only Family And Friends Sale Sears, America’s leading retailer of home appliances, is proud to present its Family and Friends SALE to local residents. This one day only event will take place on Sunday, July 19, 2015, from 9am to 9pm at Sears Home Appliance Showroom located at 2851 W. 120th St., Hawthorne, 90250. Sears boasts more top brands of home appliances than any other retailer, with a 100+ year history of serving customers. The Friends and Family sale is a one day only event exclusive to the Sears Home Appliance Showroom, offering discounts not found anywhere else, including regular Sears locations. Join us on Sunday, July 19 to enjoy exclusive savings, a play area for your children, flexible financing, our price match guarantee, as well as complimentary cookies, juice, and water. Sears Home Appliance Showroom, 2851 W. 120th St, Hawthorne, 90250, 323.777.2975. Se habla Espano. Art Fusion Show in Hawthorne “Art Fusion – A Juried Show” curated by Gloria Plascencia, will have its opening Reception, Friday, July 17, 6-9pm. Exhibition on view from July 17-August 22, 2015 at Gallery H of Phantom Galleries LA in Hawthorne, 12619 Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250. Gallery H is part of the Phantom Galleries LA stART Up program. For more information: 310-869- 4992 Visit www.phantomgalleriesla.com or www.facebook.com/PGLALongBeach. Kiwanis Club of Hawthorne Donates Scholarships to Local High Schools “Squid,” wood, wooden milk crate, and rusty chain, 4’ tall. Photo by Patty Grau. “Nuclear Family,” 7 foot tall assembled sculpture. Photo by Patty Grau. Patty Grau and Bruce Watson assembling “Nuclear Family.” Photo by Gloria Plascencia. Century Blvd. Road Closures Walsh-Shea Corridor Constructors (WSCC) will be installing framing for a new bridge over Century Bl between Aviation Bl and Bellanca Av. This will require nightly full closures of westbound and then eastbound traffic on Century Bl. This work is scheduled to take two weeks and the closures will be implemented one direction at a time. The construction schedule has been revised and nightly closures of Century Bl are scheduled to begin Monday July 13th, 2015. The westbound closure will begin the week of July 13th followed by the eastbound closure the next week. Westbound detour: Right at Aviation Bl or La Cienega Bl, Left at Arbor Vitae St, Left at Airport Bl, Right on Century Bl Eastbound detour: Left on Airport Bl, Right on Arbor Vitae St, Right on Aviation Bl, Left on Century Bl. During the month of June 2015, the Kiwanis Club of Hawthorne donated $750 scholarships each to Hawthorne and Leuzinger High Schools in the Centinela Valley Union High School District, and Hawthorne Math & Science Academy (Hawthorne School District) to help deserving seniors continue their education. Alexis Flores was the recipient at Hawthorne High and will be attending Cal State University Fullerton to study Sociology. Karla Gonzalez was the recipient at Leuzinger and plans to attend UC Irvine to study Accounting. The candidates receiving the scholarships were selected by the respective schools. The Kiwanis Club of Hawthorne extends its congratulations and best wishes to all the 2013 graduating seniors.•
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