Wangenheim Middle School
Vol XVI: May 9, 2021
state mandated assessments 2021
DEMI Math Assessment
CORE SEL (Social Emotional well beings)
Given on Friday, June 4th, during Period 4 check-in
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
SD Miramar College Biotech Career Jumpstart
The Biotech Career Jumpstart Program's mission is to prepare high school students to move seamlessly from high school to college prepared for careers in biotechnology. The Jumpstart Program is a free 4-year program that is run through Miramar College targeted to Mira Mesa High School incoming students. The program offers academic support, college credit opportunities, career mentoring activities, and being part of a positive community. Congratulations to the following Wildcat students who have been accepted.
- Aiko Gibbs
- Diego Olivera-Sanchez
- Elizabeth Tran
- Gianni Roadcap
- Jackeline Du
- Jenna Duong
- Lea Ortner
- Leah De Jauregui
- Madduri Venkata Samanvitha
- Meghana Sanagala
- Miguel Pablo
- Olivia Evans
- Quang Tran
- Sofia Danylova
- Stefano Haros
- Sunayana Annavarapu
Orders will be delivered to the school
California Health Kids Survey (CHKS)
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The district is asking each school to administer the California Health Kids Survey (CHKS) to all 7th grade students at Wangenheim MS. They will take the survey in their period 6 class, in the coming weeks. Please click on this link for an informational flyer: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SCW44jj6QeZtpvFuvSp0esz4M9eJKoXwN4H9EQxdtb0/edit?usp=sharing. If you do not want your student to participate, please e-mail Naomi Paige (npaige@sandi.net).
Estimados padres / tutores:
El distrito está pidiendo a cada escuela que administre la Encuesta de Niños de Salud de California (CHKS) a todos los estudiantes de séptimo grado en Wangenheim MS. Tomarán la encuesta en su clase del período 6 en las próximas semanas. Haga clic en este enlace para obtener un folleto informativo: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KUB1ktHFhE7DpD-pILp3TncMKH5-E7ALGb8xhj1ae5o/edit?usp=sharing. Si no desea que su estudiante participe, envíe un correo electrónico a Naomi Paige (npaige@sandi.net).
Please take a few minutes to complete the PARENT SURVEY. Thank you for your support.
SDUSD Summer Experience
This year, SDUSD will be offering a Summer Experience for all students. Classes will be held M-F 8:30-12:30 from June 21st to July 16th on the Challenger Middle School campus in Mira Mesa. Online options will also be available.
Summer Experience is a human-centered learning opportunity that will meet students where they are. Classes are designed around interdisciplinary hands-on, minds-on projects (English, History/Social Studies, Math, and Science) connected to key industry/community partners in San Diego. Space may be limited. If you are interested, please fill out the form below. Contact your student’s counselor with any questions.
English Application / Spanish Application
Head Counselor, Last names A-L
619-605-2250 x3012
Counselor, Last names M-Z
619-605-2250 x3056
wangenheim clubs
Mindful Moment Drop-in
Fitness Club
Wangenheim students interested in extra PE time should sign up for the Wildcat Fitness Club! We will spend part of the time working on cardio and/or strength training and part of the time focusing on a game or physical activity!
Club meets: 1:00-2:00 on Tuesdays
History Myth Busters Club
Meets to research a myth about history (inspired by book "Lies My Teachers Told Me")
Grass in front of 804
Bring lunch or snack
Club president: Autumn Hunter
Safe, social distanced and outside!
Club meets: 12:30-1:00 every other Thursday (5/20)
Please contact Ms. Slezak, advisor, for more infomation.
Math Counts
MathCounts is a national math program for middle school students giving them the opportunity to engage in fun math games in a non-competitive and social environment in order to help build confidence in their math skills. We also are meeting with other schools: Marston MS & Knox MS.
Club meets: 1:30 - 2:30 pm every other Monday virtually on Zoom (5/10, 5/24)
Google Classroom code: x6y4wi6
Please contact Ms. Esmende, advisor, for more information.
NPFH
NO place for HATE is a self-directed program helping all stakeholders take the lead on improving and maintaining a positive school climate so all students can thrive. Students, parents, and staff are invited. Everyone is welcome.
Google Classroom code: xgzcrei
Please contact Ms. Coppola, advisor, to get involved.
ICAT (Python)
ICAT (Python) is a coding club.
Club meets: 1:00-2:00 pm Fridays virtually on Zoom
Google classroom code: jnzptv6
Please contact Ms. Blain (Software developer for 9 years & minored in computer science) and Ms. Vu (Marston MS), advisors, for more information.
Ukulele Club
Google classroom code: 7ibgmrl
Please contact Ms. Blain, advisor, for more information.
PLEASE RETURN YOUR BOOKS
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK
The 2020-21 yearbook is complete! This year’s book will be one that you will look back on for the rest of your life. We have been collecting photos from students throughout the year. We are documenting distance learning, Covid, current events, and so many fun topics. If you haven't ordered a yearbook yet, the link is http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A00789460
GROCERY DISTRIBUTION
Groceries are either Shelf-Stable Items, or Produce or USDA Mixed Items. Extra food items are limited, and families are recommended to arrive in the early part of the designated distribution time.
Tuesday, May 11.............Wangenheim Middle
Friday, May 14.................Mira Mesa High
SDUSD Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccines at 8 High Schools
San Diego Unified has partnered with UC San Diego Health and Sharp HealthCare to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations to students and community members who are 16 and older, at clinics to be held at eight San Diego Unified high schools this coming week.
UCSD will administer the Pfizer vaccine (and provide dates for the necessary follow-up vaccines) from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis at the following schools:
- Monday, May 10, and Tuesday, May 11, at Hoover, Crawford and Lincoln high schools
- Wednesday, May 12, and Thursday, May 13, at Morse and San Diego high schools
Sharp will administer the Pfizer vaccine (and provide dates for the necessary follow-up vaccines) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m on a walk-in and appointment basis:
- Monday, May 10, at Canyon Hills (formerly Serra High School)
- Tuesday, May 11, at Kearny High School
- Wednesday, May 12, at Clairemont High School
For more information, see our COVID-19 Vaccine website.
VACCINE Parent Consent for students over 16, under 18
SD LIBRARY/MIRA MESA BRANCH
SORA-SD County Library and now also available Excel-SD Public Library
The San Diego City Public Library is now offering access eBbooks and AudioBooks, visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/elibrary. Students and their families are welcome to check out digital materials, including books and magazines. If students do not have a physical library card, they may access the digital collection by using their student Excel card. The student school ID number will serve as the library account number, i.e. 590876. The password is the numeric form of the birth month and birth date, i.e. May 1 would be 0501. To check out the materials, they need to download the appropriate app, i.e CloudLibrary, then create an account.
SD Nights program
Hosted by the San Diego County Park and Recreation Department, the SD Nights virtual program is geared towards ages 10-18. Registration is required due to limited spaces and supplies. The programs are completely free and materials are provided. The organization has staff members deliver the art supplies and cooking ingredients to the home of the child. Classes fill up fast. For more information contact Carl McCullough.
Library next: May-June Programs
Library NExT (Network of Education x Training) is a STEAM (Science-Tech-Engineering-Art-Math) collaboration between the San Diego Public Library, UC San Diego Extension, & Sally Ride Science. Every program is designed to teach students STEAM concepts with interactive activities. All programs are virtual via ZOOM. Your will receive the link and instructions after you have registered.
To register or view more programs, visit: sandiego.gov/librarynext
DO YOU NEED HOMEWORK HELP?
Mira Mesa High School students are offering free virtual tutoring. A group of MMHS students along with Sabrina Bazzo (our new Board rep) created a free tutoring program for students. Our students will be paired with a high school student for one on one personalized support. The point of contact is high school student Sindhu Perubotla. She and Mallory Asis, another high school student, co-lead the program.
Please contact Sindhu directly with questions or wanting to get help.
8th Grade Promotion DRIVE THRU
- VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION - Friday, June 11 from 1:00-3:00
- HYBRID INSTRUCTION - Monday, June 14 from 9:00-11:00
details to follow
Principal's Coffee
https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/99870837812
Upcoming Dates:
June 9, 2021
4th Quarter
May 7 - 4th Quarter progress reports
May 14 - 4th Quarter progress reports on Parent Connect
June 15 - 4th Quarter ends
June 18 - 4th Quarter grades on Parent Connect
Looking Ahead
Fri-Mon, May 28-May 31
(no student attendance)
Memorial Day
Tues, June 15 - last day of student attendance
June 21-July 16 - SDUSD Summer Experience @ Challenger Middle School
August 30 - Classes resume for the 2021-22 School Year
Ms.Evelyn (Filipino)
Lumpia are Filipino fried spring rolls filled with ground pork and mixed vegetables.
Ingredients:
· 1 package Lumpia wrappers (Chinese or Vietnamese spring roll wrappers meant for frying can be used) (25 sheets)
· 2 lbs. (1 kg) ground pork
· 5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
· 1 medium size onion
· 1 inch (2 cm) ginger, peeled and minced
· 3 TBSP soy sauce
· 1 cup celery chopped
· 1 cup carrots chopped
· 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon powder, optional
· 2 eggs, lightly beaten
· 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions:
1. Using a serrated knife, cut the square lumpia wrappers in half so that you have two stacks of rectangular wrappers. Place a damp paper towel over the wrappers to keep them from drying out as you work.
2. Combine the pork, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, chicken bouillon powder (if using), eggs, and ground black pepper in a large bowl. Using your hands, or a rubber spatula, mix the filling well so that the seasonings are evenly distributed.
3. Place one of the rectangular wrappers vertically on your work surface with the short edge facing you. Place a heaping teaspoon of the filling on the wrapper about half an inch from the edge closest to you. Grasp the bottom edge of the wrapper and roll it up and over the filling, continuing to roll until 2 inches of wrapper remain.
4. Dip two fingers into a bowl of water, then moisten the last 2 inches of wrapper with your fingers. Finish rolling the lumpia, then rest it on its seam. Continue rolling with the rest of the filling and lumpia wrappers.
5. At this point, you can freeze your rolled lumpia if you wish by placing them in freezer bags and then into your freezer.
6. To cook the lumpia, fill a large frying pan with about 1/2-inch of vegetable oil. Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Gently place the lumpia into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes total (if frying frozen lumpia, it will take 1 to 2 minutes longer).
7. Place the fried lumpia on paper towels and serve immediately with sweet and sour sauce or chili sauce (bottled from the store is fine)
Ms. Blain (Chinese)
The lady in the middle is my great grandmother.
I was born in Hong Kong, which was a British territory. Transfer of sovereignty to China occured in 1997 at the end of the 99 year lease to Britain. Many Hong Kongers were nervous about the change in government and emigrated to Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States before the handover. That is why I grew up in Los Angeles. My first language is Cantonese, which is a Chinese dialect.
Food is a big part of cultural heritage. My family enjoys gathering for dim sum, which is Cantonese brunch with many small dishes. It literally translates to "warms the heart," but more commonly we call it yum cha, which means to drink tea.
The relatives in this picture ended up in California, Canada, and the UK/Malaysia for retirement. I don’t know the other relatives as well. Most relatives from both sides ended up in Canada. A few remain in Hong Kong.
Shrimp Toast
I am more of an eater than a chef. It’s been ages since I’ve made this, but here’s a recipe from Madame Wong’s Long Life Chinese Cookbook, which is out of print.
- 9 slices of extra-thin white bread (day old preferable)
- Water
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, shelled, deveined, and chopped
- 4 water chestnuts, chopped fine
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped fine
- 1 scallion, chopped fine
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sherry
- 1 TBSP cornstarch
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- Pepper to taste
- 2-4 cups oil for deep-frying
- Trim crusts from bread. Cut each slice into 4 squares (36 squares).
- Soak 4 of the squares in water for 1 second. Squeeze out liquid. Set all aside.
- In a bowl combine shrimp, water chestnuts, onion, scallion, salt, sherry, cornstarch, egg, pepper, and soaked bread squares. Mix well.
- Plase 1 tsp of shrimp mixture on each of the remaining bread squares, slightly mounded.
- Heat oil to 375 degrees in wok. Slide bread pieces into oil, a few at a time, with shrimp side down.
- Deep-fry about 1 minute. Turn and fry other side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
Mrs. Minezaki (Japanese)
Football (Inari) Sushi is our favorite sushi. They are easy to make, savory, sweet and full of juicy seasoned rice.
Mrs. Bourne (Filipino)
This is a picture of me and my mom when I was about 3.
My family started coming to America from the Philippines in 1957, after my great aunt married my great uncle who was in the navy. She petitioned to have other family members move to the US. Eventually, my mom arrived with some of her siblings when she was 18.
One of my favorite snacks as a child was the Palitaw my grandma used to make. It is a small flat rice cake that is rolled in coconut shavings, sugar, and sesame seeds.
Ms. Esmende (Filipino)
This is a photo of my brothers and me with my dad in his navy uniform.
My dad joining the navy is the reason my family is here in the United States.
Pork Sinigang is one of my favorite Filipino comfort foods.
Ms. Coehlo (Indian)
It is a widely held view that Bebinca was created in Goa during the Portuguese era, by Christian nuns who came up with the recipe. They utilized the left over egg yolks after using the white to starch their clothing. In particular, it is believed that a nun named Bibiona was the first one to come up with the super treat, hence the name Bebinca. The tasty Bebinca has been hailed as the golden jewel of all Goan desserts, by virtually anyone and everyone whose teeth have come into contact with the smooth rich delicacy
Ingredients:
- 250 ml thick coconut milk (the first extract of coconut milk)
- 6 egg yolks (keep the whites for making a cake or marzipan)
- 175 gm refined flour
- 1/2 cup ghee at room temperature (clarified butter) + 1 TBSP ghee for Bebinca batter
- 200 gm sugar or as required
- 1 tsp nutmeg powder
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 1 TBSP vanilla essence (optional)
- A pinch of salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350F exactly 15 minutes before baking. Grease a round tin or loaf pan with 2 Tablespoons ghee.
- In a bowl, combine coconut milk and sugar. With the help of an electric beater beat until sugar dissolves.
- Add one egg yolk at a time until well combined.
- Now add flour, 1 Tablespoon ghee and salt. Beat well till mixture is thick.
- Pour 1/2 cup of batter into the cake pan and bake for 25 minutes.
- Now spread some ghee over it with the help of brush. Sprinkle little cardamom powder and vanilla essence.
- Bake again for 15 minutes. Again spread ghee, cardamom powder and vanilla essence.
- Continue greasing and baking with 1/2 cup batter until all batter is over. Bake each layer for 15 minutes.
- For the last batter, spread ghee, sprinkle cardamom, nutmeg and vanilla essence. Bake the last layer for 20 - 22 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely. Unmold the pan by gently taping the bottom of the pan. The cake should slide out.
- Slice Bebinca and serve warm or cold with a dollop of ice cream.
Mr. Tu Vietnamese
In 1989, my family came to the US from Saigon, Vietnam. They made their home in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego. Having sacrificed so much to travel here and provide a great life for their children, I am forever grateful!
Growing up, we always enjoyed a nice bowl of Bún bò Huế (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup) when the weather was colder.
Ms. Doan (Japanese)
My mom was the only one of her siblings to leave Japan after she married my dad, who was in the military. We lived in Japan on base when I was in elementary school for four years and had lots of opportunity to get together with our family there. I have good memories of visiting the shrines, large family gatherings, sitting on the tatami mats with my siblings all getting ourselves toasty under the kotatsu table and eating onigiri when taking day trips somewhere as a family.
Stuffed with a variety of fillings and flavors, these rice balls make an ideal quick snack and are a fun alternative to sandwiches for lunch.
District Essential Math Indicator (DEMI)
Period 4 teachers will administer on Wednesday, May 12th. DEMI- District Essential Math Indicators is an asset-based standards-aligned assessment designed to capture a window into students' developing multi-dimensional math understandings. For more information, follow the link.