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Aug 28
Back to School 2024/25
The teachers and staff of the Rim of the World Unified School District were warmly welcomed back to the new school year by Dr. Paul Sevillano, the Rim superintendent, at a breakfast hosted by the PTA on Aug. 9.
Speaking for the Rim Ed volunteers who were passing out pencils and stickers to the teachers and staff, Rains said, “We believe in what you do every day. We do our volunteer work so your children and grandchildren can have the best education
possible.”
Read the entire article from the August 22, 2024 Alpine Mountaineer.
https://rimedfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Welcome-breakfast-24.pdf
Jun 26
Spectacular fun and success at Rim Ed Gala
Alpine Mountaineer, June 20th, 2024, By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY, Staff Writer
It is “all about the kids.” That was the common thread throughout the Rim of the World Education foundation’s gala held on May 19 at the Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa. It was a fun afternoon and evening with a Caribbean theme, complete with a steel drum band and a Caribbean-flavored buffet. The Island Rhythms steel band began playing at 3:30 on that Sunday afternoon, followed by the Caribbean Joy Dancers.
After demonstrating their prowess, the two dancers invited gala guests to join them, which many did quite willingly. They then conducted a limbo contest, which led to some great gales of laughter.
The highlight of the afternoon for the guests was hearing from five Rim of the World High School students who shared how the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) and ROP/CTE (Regional Occupational Program/Career Technical Education) classes have impacted and changed their lives.
Each gave a brief status of their home lives and the immense change the programs created in their school and daily lives and their attitudes toward life, others, their family and school. Many are first generation high school graduates who are now looking forward to futures way beyond their previous expectations.
Osvaldo Perez, Alex Nunez and Dulce Bahena all spoke on how the AVID program taught them skills and techniques that have not only organized and motivated them but have shown them a positive future and have changed their outlook on life. Osvaldo, who has faced adversity in his life, found AVID which taught him resilience in facing obstacles. He is now resolved to move forward and become the best version of
himself he can be at UC Davis. “AVID impacts lives,” he said. Alex said he is looking forward to attending Cal Poly Pomona, and that the AVID organizational and communication skills he has learned will keep him engaged and make his future promising. Dulce said meeting other determined students in this program encouraged her to strive to succeed. She will be pursuing a nursing career, studying at Cal State Fullerton. She considers AVID a vital foundation for ambitious students. Jaered Angel and Milo Barajas spoke on how the CTE/ROP program has taught them skills and a work ethic that has already inspired them and given them after-school direction with real workplace skills. Jaered said that, since the sixth grade, he was
interested in fixing things. His father, as a plumber, embodies the dream of coming to the U.S. The CTE
program has not only taught him skills in carpentry, but also inspired him to be more skilled. He stated
he plans to become a politician someday. Milo learned skills in auto shop and management – respect for the equipment and the techniques to keep Americans’ cars running. He hopes to be the best at his occupation and be helpful to others.
Following the students’ speeches, Rim Ed board member Jim Ferranti conducted a reverse auction, starting at the $75,000 required to fund the AVID and ROP/CTE programs as well as Partnership with Schools, a program that offers funding for special projects and materials for students at all the Rim campuses. The first paddle was raised by Burrtec, which had already donated $2,500 as a sponsor. They donated another $10,000. As Ferranti called out lower and lower numbers, paddles started flying up all over the ballroom. In addition to the Burrtec sponsorship, other Platinum sponsors included Hake
Productions, Susan Sparks and Joan Leopold. Gold sponsors were Dave’s Viking Auto, Wildflowers
of Lake Arrowhead, Women’s Club of Lake Arrowhead, AudioQuest Audiophile, Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa, Schools First Credit Union and Steve and Ronalyn Fujii. This year there was also a silent auction with items donated from businesses across the mountain. All told, the gala raised $31,000 for the Rim Ed Foundation.
Rim Ed President Jo Bonita Rains gave a brief history of the Foundation. In 1983, it was established to provide “continuing financial support to encourage educational excellence in the Rim of the World Unified School District.” Since 2010, Rim Ed has presented more than $675,00 to the Rim school
district to benefit students. Their vision is to enrich the lives and potential of Rim students to enable them to become both productive members of society and successful in their futures. For more information on the programs the Rim Ed Foundation supports or to make a donation, see their website, www.RimEdFoundation.org.
Jun 07
Bowling for education – whilehaving fun
By MARY-JUSTINE LANYON
Editor
Rim Bowling & Entertainment Center resounded with the clank of bowling balls and laughter from the 15 lanes of teams who were “bowling for education” on April 14th. The Rim of the World Educational Foundation was able to once again hold its fun-filled bowling fundraiser after a hiatus due to the pandemic and Snowmageddon. With the moniker “Bowling, Beatniks and Bell Bottoms,” the event drew bowlers sporting costumes ranging from beatnik black to tie-dyed hippies. The prize for Best Team Costume was hotly contested. Judges Jeff Perlis and Sara Green called up three teams and had the audience applaud for their favorite. While the silver bowling pin trophies were awarded to Too Legit to Split, even those bowlers thought they rightfully belonged to the Bodacious Beatniks (everyone admired
their berets). The bowling pins had been donated by Rim Bowling owner Jody Glaviano and were painted and decorated by Rim Ed board members. The top-scoring team – with a total score of 769 – was Sock It to Me. While bowling, the participants fortified themselves with pizza and salad. They also enjoyed tunes spun by DJ Frank Pirolo. The funds raised will help underwrite the three programs sponsored by Rim Ed: AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), CTE (Career Technical Education) classes and Partnerships with Education awards to the seven schools in the Rim of the World Unified School
District.
Too Legit to Split – Derek Bobadilla, Richard Zhou, Mike Lozano, Mikah Franklin,
David O’Brien and Dustin Boylin – won the trophies for Best Team Costume.
Jan 26
Donations help support student programs
Mountain News January 25, 2024
Members of the Rim of the World Educational Foundation were surprised to receive two unexpected donations in December 2023.
Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe – who is a big supporter of the mountain’s nonprofit organizations – donated $5,000 to the Foundation. Rowe also recently donated funds to Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities for home repairs and to the Crestline-Lake Gregory Rotary Club in support of the community Thanksgiving dinner.
“As a single mom who needed help when my children were in school,” Supervisor Rowe said, “I am so thankful for the Rim of the World Educational Foundation.
“I’m pleased to support them,” she noted, “because I believe in the quality work they are doing to help our local students succeed. They have a long history of investing in worthwhile educational programs that prepare young people for college and successful careers.”
Another $5,000 was donated by Amazon. Jo Bonita Rains, the Rim Ed president, had received an email message from David Ambroz, who leads community engagement in the Inland Empire for Amazon.
“I’ve been a fan of the work your organization does every day to give the youth the chance to reach their full potential,” Ambroz wrote. “I am excited to provide a $5,000 award for the incredible work of the Rim of the World Educational Foundation.”
Rains responded by saying, “A big thank you, Mr. Ambroz! Your email was extremely exciting to read! As president of our Foundation, the recognition and award from Amazon is beyond a fantastic holiday gift!”
Nov 17
Rim Educational Foundation presents AVID and Partnership checks to the School Board November 16, 2023
By Mary-Justine Lanyon – Alpine Mountaineer NOV 23, 2023
Members of the Rim of the World Educational Foundation presented checks to the principals of the seven schools that make up the district. The Foundation, President Jo Bonita Rains said, was started in 1983. Since 2010, the Foundation has donated $685,046 to the district, a fact that drew applause from those attending the meeting.
Priscilla Williams, the chair of the Partnership with Schools committee, then presented each principal with a check representing that campus’ share of this year’s available funds. Each school is eligible for an amount based on its student population.
The Foundation also awarded funds for the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) at both Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate School and Rim High.
Jun 26
A whole new world of frog dissections
By Macie Whieldon – Special to the Alpine Mountaineer
(Photos: Tracy Marinaro)
Recently Mrs. Marinaro’s sixth-grade science class participated in the first-ever synthetic animal dissection for Rim of the World Unified School District.
The synthetic frogs were a result of two grants that Mrs. Marinaro applied for: the first from The National Antivisection Society and another from the Rim of the World Educational Foundation. Mrs. Marinaro applied for the grants to bring an equitable experience for all students and to bring a humane dissection experience to the classroom where no students would be excluded based on their beliefs about animals. The result was synthetic frogs purchased from Syndaver.
Synthetic frogs are fake frogs that are very realistic in both look and feel. They are also a lot safer than real frogs as they have zero chemicals in them. The frog’s ecosystem is collapsing due to the loss of frogs and it is estimated that over three million frogs are killed yearly just for school dissections alone.
Schools can help frogs and students wary of dissection by using synthetic frogs instead of real frogs. Synthetic frogs are more comfortable for students to dissect because they are not killing animals and they are better for the environment as they are reusable and they are easier to examine.
Two students were interviewed about what they think about the synthetic frogs. Sxith-grader Ireland Grow, who participated in the frog dissection, had this to say: “They were interesting and more ethical. I did not feel so bad dissecting them.” She then mentioned she would not have participated if they were real frogs.
Charlotte Hopper added, “They were very cool. I would do it again, I had a lot of fun.”
This was a great experience for all students involved and proves that dissection shouldn’t be taken out of schools, but perhaps rather replaced with the dissection of realistic synthetic animals.
Macie Wieldon was a student in Ms. Marinaro’s sixth-grade class this past school year.
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Educational Medal of Honor – Volunteer in Action Service Group
