December 19, 2014 - Hallmark Charter School

Ha llm a r k Ch a r t e r S c h o o l
HALLMARK NEWS
INSIDE THIS EDITION OF
HALLMARK NEWS
Mrs. Hernandez
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Mrs. Alvarado
Cross Country
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Prunedale Art
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Senior Corner
Field Trip
Music
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D e c e m be r 1 9 , 2 01 4
We bid a fond farewell to our beloved office manager, Mrs. Margaret
Hernandez, who is retiring after sixteen years at Hallmark Charter School.
Mrs. Hernandez, along with Mr. Sanchez and Mrs. Jones, started the
school in 1999. She says she is very thankful for the opportunity to have
helped develop Hallmark and see what a wonderful school it has become.
Before coming to Hallmark, Mrs. Hernandez worked for twenty years as
an insurance agent at Vermillion and Associates. During that time she also
started her family with her husband Joshua Hernandez and daughters
Hannah and Rebekah. She now looks forward to spending more time with
her family, extended family, and grand daughter Olivia.
Mrs. Hernandez wants to spend time gardening and
just being at home. One project she would like to work on
is the creation in her home of an activity center where
children could come and work on homework, projects,
and gardening, in a safe environment. She also says,
“Now I will have time to learn to make tamales like my
mom’s!”
One of Mrs. Hernandez’s favorite memories is that of
Hallmark’s first graduation. It was held in the cafeteria at
the former WAMS, now Sanger Academy. On the stage
were eight seniors and twelve eighth graders! The parents and friends were served a Costco cake by Hallmark
teachers and the superintendent and school board were
in attendance. Hallmark has certainly come a long way.
Mrs. Hernandez desires that the Hallmark tradition carry on, that is , everyone working together as a unit with diligence. From a one room office with three people, to a California Distinguished School, Margaret Hernandez has played an integral part in the Hallmark tradition. So we
say, with gratitude, thank you Mrs. H. We wish for you much happiness on this next stage of
your life’s journey.
Message from the Director
Students and Parents, this is a reminder: During the three week break, some students
may enjoy the time off, but some of you need to take advantage of the time to catch up
with your work and raise your grades. Thank you to those who are working hard and getting good grades. I will thank the rest of you after your grades come up. Ho Ho Ho
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H a l l ma r k N ew s
Introducing Mrs. Lurdes Alvardo, our new Hallmark
Charter office manager. Mrs. Alvarado was born in Fresno but raised and attended schools in Sanger. She graduated from Sanger High School in 1994. She is a graduate of California State University Fresno with a BA in Social Work and a minor in Spanish.
Mrs. Alvarado is transferring from the Sanger Unified
School District State Preschool Program, serving there
as the office manager since 2006. She is married with 3
daughters and a son, ages 18, 17, 11, and 8.
Currently, her hobby is assisting Mr. Alvarado with his
coaching career in basketball with fundraising, snack
bar sales, and registrations. Mr. Alvarado is the boy’s
head varsity coach at Sanger High School.
Mrs. Alvarado states, “I am excited to work at Hallmark Charter and look forward to meeting and getting to
know students and parents and I will do my best to help
you any way I can.” Proudly welcome our newest family
member, Mrs. Lurdes Alvarado.
Sidney
K-6 Cross Country
District
Championship
Sequoia Elementary
13Nov14
Sydney Friesen,
3rd Grade Girls
2nd Place
Sydney
Friesen
Koltyn
Moore
Christian
Gonzalez
H a l l ma r k N ew s
This year the Prunedale campus is excited to offer
Art classes taught by Ms. Jacqui Turner. She is
working with students from grades 2 through high
school. The projects are inspiring and the students are loving the time to express their artistic
side. Projects have included a Lines & Patterns
concept implemented by a henna designs activity
using Sharpies with a water color wash, perspective art drawings, graphic art design lesson by
students creating an autobiographical magazine
cover, charcoal drawings emphasizing value
through Still Life drawings or Abstract Art using
geometric shapes, and toothpick sculptures that
convey movement and repetition. The projects are
beautiful and are now displayed on the walls at
Hallmark in Prunedale. Come by and see what our
students have done!
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H a llm a r k Ch a rt er S ch o o l
S ch o o l
“A partnership with
parents who choose to
educate their
children at home.”
Office Hours
M-F 8:00 am —5:00 pm
Visit us at:
http://hallmark.sanger.k12.ca.us/
Have a Safe &
Enjoyable Holiday Break
School begins
January 12th
Yearbook Picture
Make-Up Day
January 29th
8:30—12:30
Senior
Seniors,
The time has come to formally begin the financial aid application
process. The FAFSA is the first step in the financial aid process. It
is used to apply for federal aid, such as grants, student loans,
and work-study. Even if you don’t think you are eligible for financial aid, you should still fill it out because many states and
schools also use it to award non-federal aid and scholarships.
Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov
Window-Jan 1 to Mar 2, 2015
Students will need the following: social security number, driver’s
license number (if you have one), if you were not born in California when
did you move here (month and year), and if you worked a copy of your W2 and tax returns if you filed.
Parents will need a copy of completed income tax forms and W-2 for
2014 if available. Paperwork from 2013 can be used but it is much easier if 2014 figures are used. Also needed are: social security number or
legal residency card #, birthdays, month and year of marriage or divorce/separation, month and year parent began living in California,
amount of parent education and any additional income (disability, child
support, unemployment, public assistance etc.)
Call Mrs. Jones for information or appointment.
Senior Interview Day, May 15, 2015
Starting next semester, we
will feature a student of the
month, nominated by the
teachers. Work hard and let
your teachers know of extra
curricular, community service, and other activities
that you participate in.
More details to follow.
CAHSEE Testing
Mrs. Bedrosian’s Pumpkin Patch Field Trip
Fresno County
Educator of the Year
Awards Ceremony
Saroyan Theater
November 19,2014
Winter Concert
January 22, 2015
Orchestra, Woodwinds,
Brass, Beginning Strings
Corner
2445 9th Street
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-7170
(559) 875-3573 Fax
Chamber Orchestra

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