Foothills Sentry April 2020

Foothills Sentry April 2020 Page 9 Foothill High School government teacher Rick McKinley, center, was named secondary school district Teacher of the Year, in a surprise classroom visit by Superintendent Greg Franklin, administrators, school board members and Tustin schools staff and volunteers. The Tustin Public Schools Foundation recognized 28 outstanding teachers from throughout Tustin Unified at a private reception hosted by Zov’s Bistro on March 11. TPSF board member and event chair Tracie Pham greeted the teachers and Superintendent Franklin reflected on the beginning of his own career in education. The Villa Park Women’s League program year was cut short, but over 40 fun-loving members gathered for a lively (last – for a while) Big Bunco, held Feb. 10, at Colleary’s Bistro. The event included dinner, raffle prizes, nail-biting roll-offs and friendly competition for prizes for the most buncos or most babies – and a Yahtzee game for the biggest loser. Bunco is one of the many activities enjoyed by the social organization throughout the year; see vpwl.org for more information. Edith Levin of North Tustin, a costume designer, uses her seamstress skills to make masks for the group North OC Masks for First Responders. The Facebook group, with over 1,200 members, is sewing masks for health- care professionals. Orange Elks expend 4 Ts Throughout the year, the Or- ange Elks use the 4 Ts of Time, Treasure, Talent and Teamwork. The Elks are applying those prin- ciples to help during the Corona- virus crisis. Time: Members are shopping for their neighbors and taking them to appointments. Volunteers are delivering groceries to fami- lies at Sky View School. Elks are helping the Youth Centers of Or- ange pass out food, hygiene packs and school supplies. Treasure: Trustees are making donations to food banks in our city. Talent: Elks are working with city partners to identify priority needs. They published a chart of grocery stores with special shop- ping hours for seniors, and are connecting members with pat- terns and materials to make pro- tective masks. Teamwork: Elks are helping at several food distribution spots in our city. This cute little guy is named Nico, and weighs a tiny 9.8 pounds. He has a huge personality, though, and is a lot of fun. Nico is very friendly, and loves to dance for you. He is around six years old. If you are interested in meeting Nico, email fochp@yahoo.com . Looking for love Richland High named model school Richland High School has been named a 2020 Model Con- tinuation High School (MCHS) by State Superintendent Tony Thurmond. As one of 43 schools statewide to receive this honor, Richland will retain its MCHS designation for three years. The program honors continuation high schools for the services they provide at-risk youth.