The Los Alamitos High softball team was able to overcome a defensive battle in the first round of the CIF-SS Division I playoffs against Upand, with two big flys. Junior infielder Mattie Scheele gave the Griffins all the runs they would need with a two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning of a 4-1 win on Friday.
Rossmoor Elementary School was given a school-wide challenge in September, 2011. The Rossmoor principal, Kiva Spiratos, challenged the children to read, read, read and to participate in the school Castle Rossmoor reading incentive program. She challenged them to have 90 percent of the entire school population, read 90 percent of each week, for 90 percent of the school year. The student chose the incentive, and it was to turn Mrs. Spiratos’ hair the color of Rossmoor blue.
This involved students reading 6 out of 7 days a week for over 25 minutes each night. Parents were instructed to record students’ reading on their Castle Rossmoor Reading Log and sign their names to the logs for accountability. Each month, Spiratos informed the students of their year-long progress. The monthly averages continued to be at 90 percent or above, and the students continued to strive toward their long term reading goal.
By the third and fourth month of 90 percent school wide participation, Spiratos was able to direct the focus of achievement to more than just reading, now her message was about momentum, long term goals and follow through. The children were on a roll, and could not disappoint each other.
On May 5, the goal was met. 90.3 percent of all the entire student population, ranging from developmental kindergarten through fifth grade, read from September through May 5. The castle keeper parent volunteers calculated the reading logs and the students achieved their goal.
As promised, Spiratos turned her light blond hair, to Rossmoor Blue! She colored it on a Tuesday, and kept it hidden with just a few strands showing to build anticipation for the great unveiling, which occurred on Friday, May 18, Rossmoor’s school-wide Blue Day.
Senior infielder Dan Austin capped a six-run rally, with a three-run home run in the top of the seventh inning, as the Los Alamitos baseball team rallied for a 10-6 win over Fountain Valley on Wednesday at Fountain Valley.
With summer months coming and the heat index rising, there are some steps pet owners should take to make sure their friends don’t suffer undue heat problems. Your four-legged friend can’t tell you when he or she is feeling uncomfortable, so watch for dangerous situations.
The Seal Beach Animal Care Center is holding “Back in Black2” an adoption promotion between May 1 and May 31.
The Los Alamitos High girls lacrosse team captured its fourth consecutive US Lacrosse Southern Section championship with a 19-9 win over Palos Verdes High on Saturday at Mission Viejo.
The Griffins had captured their fourth Orange County title on Wednesday with a 12-6 win over Corona del Mar. On Saturday, the Griffins jumped out to and early 4-1 lead over Palos Verdes and held off a few rally attempts by the Sea Kings. The Griffins took control in the second half with a 5-0 run that put the Griffins up 17-6.
Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Good Shepard Presbyterian Church, pictured at left, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Los Alamitos church. Good Shepard is located at 11600 Los Alamitos Blvd. Los Alamitos, and can be reached at 562-493-2553, or on line at www.gspc.org.
The Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Kitchen & Bath Design Center. The kitchen and bath remodel specialists are located at 3357 Katella Ave., and can be reached at 562-430-5706, or on line at www.thedreamkitchen4u.com.
Los Alamitos High School senior Lance Oldenberg is the local Rotary club’s April Student of the Month. The Los Alamitos – Seal Beach Rotary Club honored Oldenberg at their April 18 meeting, when Engineering instructor Martin Valenzuela spoke of Oldenberg’s accomplishments and club president Patricia Eskenazi presented the student with a $100 check. Pictured, from left, are Lance Oldenberg, Patricia Eskenazi and Martin Valezuela.
Rep. Ed Royce made the following comments recently in support of the "Energizing America Through Employment Act," which provides congressional approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline:
The message that a healthy lifestyle helps protect your heart isn't new. If you'd like to do more to take care of your heart, here are 10 ways technology can make that easier.
The upgrading of the pool at the Joint Forces Training Base continued recently with the dedication of the new shade structure over the picnic area of the pool.
