Valencia
Park Center for Academics, Drama and Dance Magnet
is an exciting multidisciplinary program offering a high quality
academic curriculum enriched by four innovative Magnet studios/labs
and creative standards based instruction. In the two dance studios
students are introduced to a variety of dance styles and are given
opportunities to express themselves through creative movement,
while the theatre studios focus on teaching students acting, movement,
technical theatre and an appreciation of the theatre. For over
twenty years the theatre and dance studios/labs have been offering
this dynamic program and are now teaching children of former students.
Features:
Performance
opportunities
The Child
Development Process which emphasizes social skills, shared decision-making
and parent involvement
A student
uniform policy to enhance the educational climate
Gifted
cluster classes (Grades 3-5)
Students
receive continuity priority to CPMA (6-8) and SCPA (6-8)
Dance
and Drama Staff:
Teri Ang
Gaylene Davis
Vanetta Diamond
Patrick Garcia
Tours
and Parent Events:
For registration
and tour information please call (619) 264-0125.
Community
Partnerships:
Kappa Alpha
Pi Fraternity
La Jolla Playhouse
San Diego Downtown Lions Club
San Diego Police Department, Southeast Division
V.P.
Summer Circus Fun This summer 45 Valencia Park students had
the chance to get a feel for what it’s like to be circus performers.
On August 9th, students loaded up on the bus and headed out to the
iPay One Center (Sports Arena) to train with Ringling Bothers, Barnum
& Bailey performers. Students were allowed onto the ring and
learned how to juggle, hula hoop, walk the tightrope and act like
a clowns! Fun was had by all!! Including the parents and teachers
who went with the students. A great big Thank You! goes to HMC
Advertising for arranging this free event for our students,
not mention the four free tickets each student received to watch
the circus!
When you walk into the office you will see the fabulous painting
Asia the elephant painted for the students of Valencia Park. Thank
You Asia!
Valencia
Park Theatre Teacher Is Awarded The Coveted Brovissimo Choice Award.
Valencia Park Center for Academics, Drama and Dance
theatre teacher, Patrick Garcia, was awarded the Bravissimo Choice
Award at the Bravissimo awards ceremony held at the La Jolla Playhouse.
The San Diego Educational Theatre Association awarded Mr. Garcia
the Choice award after being nominated by Ethel Daniels, Principal
of Valencia Park, for his exceptional work in providing students
a quality theatre experience. Patrick Garcia has been a theatre
teacher for over 16 years at Valencia Park Center for Academics,
Drama and Dance magnet school in the San Diego Unified School District.
VALENCIA PARK MAGNET AND OLD
GLOBE THEATRE ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
For over twenty
years the Valencia Park magnet staff has worked to build a professional
theatre and dance program for its students. As the years passed
the level of quality demonstrated in its productions and labs has
been noticed by parents, staff and community. Now the theatre community
has taken notice. Valencia Park Center for Academics, Drama and
Dance is pleased to announce a newly formed Partnership In Education
with The Old Globe Theatre. This partnership will give Valencia
Park Magnet the opportunity to call on the expertise of The Old
Globe technical staff and education department. We are planning
activities with the Globe through out the year. The Globe has several
productions playing currently and Dr.
Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!opens in late
November. A former Valencia Park student has been cast in this year’s
production. Read more about The Old Globe at www.oldglobe.org.
