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SCE’s Wilshire Players’ perform Winnie the Pooh at the 2008 SCE Reading festival and book fair.

Basic Skills faculty and staff, as well as Basic Skills Project Manager Lori Givens and Anaheim Campus Dean Dr. Greg Schulz, will host the second annual SCE Reading Festival at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2009 at the Anaheim Campus. The event aims at promoting community camaraderie through literacy and will feature storytelling, games, and reading time for families. The ESL-based Wilshire Players will also perform. In addition, participants may purchase donated books at bargain prices to raise funds for student scholarships. All community members are welcome to donate books as well as attend the FREE event. Donated books can be dropped off at the registration offices or at the SCE Learning Center at each campus.

The ESL Multicultural Fair is coming! This year’s theme is, “Celebrations of the World” fair provides students the opportunity to showcase their culture through singing, dancing, and fashion. A variety of performances will be held at each campus location, including students, staff and faculty. All three campuses will host a unique event:

• SCE Cypress: June 16, 2009 from 9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. (Located at Patio in front of the SCE Main Offices)
• Anaheim Campus: June 17, 2009 from 9:00a.m.- 11:30a.m. (ESL classrooms and the East Parking Lot)
• SCE Wilshire: June 18, 2009 from 9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. (Located in the Quad)

Cypress’ event will include an open house, showcasing displays in a multitude of classrooms. Anaheim has 14 performances scheduled as well as a fashion show where students will display their culture through clothing. Wilshire will also have table displays and performances. For more information about the multicultural fairs, contact Carlos Gordillo at (714) 808-4559 or cgordillo@sce.edu

Prepare to take all your preconceptions about summer school…and toss them!

The North Orange County Community College District’s School of Continuing Education redefined the youth experience of summer class. Under the banner of it Kid’s College and Teen Program, SCE has offered stimulating classroom, culinary, musical and athletic programs that for years has piqued the interest of kids and teens. Classes are offered in Cypress, Anaheim, Fullerton, and Yorba Linda.

This summer is no different. Kids’ College will debut a new aquatics program, with offerings ranging from Parent & Me Swimming and Spring Board Diving, to Water Polo courses at Cypress and Fullerton colleges’ pools. The expanded Teen Program now includes Junior Idol Summer Camp, Teen Chef, Group Guitar, and Computer Animation & Games.

With more than 200 engaging courses available, kids and teen will find something within their spheres of interest at prices fit to please the most budget-conscious of parents. View the summer class schedule (and fees) in its entirety [PDF].

Kid’s College & Teen Programs - North Orange County Community College District

• Summer classes begin June 22. Registration is open until classes are full or the day they begin.
• Ages 6 mos - 17 years.
• Cypress College Continuing Education Center, 9200 Valley View St., Cypress; Anaheim Campsu, 1830 West Romneya Drive; Wilshire Continuing Education Center, 315 E, Wilshire, Fullerton; and Tall Mouse Arts, Crafts and Custom Framing, 17506 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda
• (714) 484-7038, sce.edu/kids

The SCE graduation ceremony is held outdoors at the Fullerton High School Stadium. There is no alternate site in case of inclement weather nor will the ceremony be rescheduled.

SCE will celebrate its largest graduating class in 2009 with 324 high school diploma candidates! The annual graduation ceremony will take place this Friday, June 12, 2009. This year’s ceremony, “Embrace the Future and Continue Your Journey,” will feature guest speaker North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) Chancellor, Dr. Ned Doffoney. The ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Fullerton High School Stadium. In addition, hundreds of students will receive their career technical education certificate in the following programs: Administrative Assistant, Early Childhood Education, Pharmacy Technician and Retail Meat-cutting.

GRADUATING STUDENTS: for more information regarding details for the ceremony, including directions, parking, orientation, and more, please visit the SCE graduation page.

Seniors can express themselves in SCE’s new beginning drama class for older adults. The class, hosted by SCE’s Older Adults Program (OAP), is held every Friday morning, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton. The class is specifically designed to address the needs and interests of older adults. Students can enroll at anytime by coming to class at the Muckenthaler - no fee is required!

Students will develop skills in character development, scene analysis, improvisation, and stage presence while participating in various forms of performance-related activities. This class is for all levels of experience and students may enroll at any time.

The class is taught by Susan Boulanger, an experienced theater director and actor who has been teaching acting for 15 years. She is a faculty member in the Mt. San Antonio College Theater Department, and has taught at Fullerton College, Riverside Community College, College of the Canyons, Orange County High School of the Arts, as well as in numerous community and school-based programs. She has directed productions in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Alaska, and Pennsylvania. As an actor, Susan has been seen in commercials, TV, and industrials.

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