Mission Trails ROP CTE Newsletter
Fall 2023
A Great Start!
Welcome to Mission Trails Regional Occupation Program's (MTROP) Fall Newsletter. The school year has gotten off to a great start with students engaged in a multitude of hands-on projects in all 13 of the economic sectors the SUHSD offers courses in. In this newsletter we celebrate our CTE Students of the Quarter, showcase fantastic examples of learning by doing, and highlight industry and community connections.
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Cristina Cortez-Sixto, Health Science and Medical Technology, AHS
Cristina Cortez-Sixto is a focused student who regularly seems to amaze her peers. She is always willing to help when needed. For this reason and others she is being recognized as a CTE Student of the Quarter. Ms. Lahodni said the following about Cristina: "She is doing amazingly well academically in Medical Assisting class. She always comes to class ready to learn and she is always helping her classmates when they need help. She is a great student!"
Crystal Rosales, Dental Careers, MTHS
Crystal Rosales' instructors are happy to recognize this Mount Toro High School student as student of the quarter. Her instructors have been impressed with her progress throughout these past weeks. She has shown responsibility and the will to pursue an education after high school. Crystal's teachers know that she will continue to grow and do her best in order to meet all of her personal and career goals.
Maria Martinez, Health Science and Medical Technology, RSJHS
Maria Martinez is a very focused and self motivated learner. In class she gives 100 percent effort to acquire the skills and knowledge towards meeting the standards and objectives in her studies. Maria has a terrific attitude and makes positive contributions to the overall classroom environment. She is completely engaged in learning. She demonstrates a strong personal work ethic and adaptability to the Healthcare industry's professional quality standards. Maria will do well as she continues to explore a career in the healthcare Industry.
Nataly Tapia-Bartolo, Health Science and Medical Technology, EPS
Oscar Espinoza Valencia, Agriculture and Natural Resources, NSHS
Rorin Glenn, Dental Careers Class, SHS
Sabrina Gamez, Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation, EAHS
Sabrina Gamez was the Everett Alvarez HS Student of the Month for August and then Student of the Quarter. Sabrina will be a dual completer in Culinary with Ms. Vega and Careers in Education with Mrs. Osuna. Ms. Vega holds Sabrina's leadership, timely and impeccable work, collaboration with other students, and ability to go above and beyond in high regard. Mrs. Osuna concurs, noting Sabrina's respect for others and herself, her natural intelligence, willingness to try new things that are out of her comfort zone, and genuine happiness.
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SHS FFA Students Shine at the Fair
Congratulations to the Salinas FFA Livestock team on their great success at the Monterey County Fair. They also showed their livestock in the fair at Bolado Park at the end of September. Congratulations to Jack Lindley for his FFA Champion Market Swine, Cadee Guzman for winning FFA Champion Swine Showman, and Madi Stagner for earning Champion Breeding Gilt distinction.
EAHS Brings Flower Power to English Language Learners Graduation
Ag Business Class Hosts 'Food Truck Wars'
Animal Science Students Exhibit livestock at two local fairs
Seven Animal Science students from EAHS exhibited animals at the Monterey and Santa Cruz County Fair! Students exhibited a total of seven hogs and one steer. Students placed in various classes, competed in showmanship and sold their work based learning project at the auction to support future projects!
NSHS Graphic Design students release new book, 'Amor Salinas'
Last year’s NSHS Graphic design students illustrated a book about the "Amor Salinas" campaign for the City of Salinas. This fall, the book will be released and available at libraries and elementary schools throughout the city. The students used Adobe Illustrator to create original characters and Adobe InDesign to format the book.
Restaurant Careers Students get training from Salinas Fire Department
Students in Mrs. Diaz's Restaurant Careers class received an important lesson on how to use fire extinguishers from the Salinas Fire Department. Mission Trails ROP/CTE sends a big thank you to the SFD staff who gave up time out of their day to support our students.
MTROP/CTE Admin Host Successful Site Visits
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Transportation Showcase @ Salinas PAL Car Show
RSJHS Students Make Impact at Ag Tech Conference
Rancho San Juan students joined industry members from around the world at The International Forum for Agricultural Robotics, or FIRA. This event highlighted how robots are transforming agriculture. RSJ students were exposed to high tech applications for planting, weeding, and harvesting. Click here to see the full story on KSBW.
Save the Date! October 18 and 20, 2023
Additionally, on October 20, Hartnell will host the CTE Counselor Breakfast. All counselors, CTE coordinators, and others providing student support are cordially invited to learn about Hartnell College's CTE pathways, including some new and exciting programs. Organizers kindly request that attendees RSVP by Friday, October 13.
Sixth annual MPC Career Education Counselor Connection
MPC’s Ready to Work team will highlight a variety of our programs, some of which are offered in person, and others which are offered online.
In addition to the great information provided, attendees will have the opportunity to win prizes! Please RSVP here and a Zoom link will be shared.
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Thank you for reading this newsletter. Wishing the entire SUHSD Community a bountiful Fall season.