May 2009
 
 Stanislaus County Police Activities League

  
Monthly Newsletter

"Making a difference for the children of Stanislaus County"
 
Since 1992
 
ADMINISTRATION
 

 
Beach Play Day 2007
 

Natalie Alton
Administrative Assistant
209.529.9121 x 10
nalton@stancopal.org

Genaro Arana "Jr"
Field Supervisor
209.529.9121 x 11
garana@stancopal.org
 

Casey Vega
Field Supervisor
209.529.9121 x 12
cvega@stancopal.org

Laura Cardenas
Field Supervisor
209.529.9121 x 13
lcardenas@stancopal.org

Christopher Sequeira
Field Supervisor
209.529.9121 x 14
csequeira@stancopal.org


 
Alfredo Guerra
Executive Director
209.529.9121 x 16
aguerra@stancopal.org
 

Bret Silveira
Deputy Director
209.529.9121 x 17
bsilveira@stancopal.org
 

 
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1325 Beverly Drive

Modesto, CA 95351

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School       
Schedules
  

June 2009
 

June 1-3     Stan Union
                 Min-Day

June 1-4     El Vista,
                 Garrison,
                 Shakelford,
                 John Muir
                 Min-Day

June 4        All Ceres
                 Last Day

June 9-12   Bret Harte,
                 Burbank
                 Min-Day

June 12      Empire Ele.
                 Last Day

June 26      Tuolumne,
                 Fairview
                 Min-Day



 
 
WOW!!!
What a fantastic turnout!!!

Thank You to all of those who participated, sponsored or donated to the 8th Annual SCPAL Charity Golf Classic.

The event was the biggest and best ever!

Save the Date:

April 24, 2010

9th Annual
SCPAL Charity Golf
Classic

 
Contact Bret Silveira
@
(209)529-9121 ext. 17
for more information and to sign up and/or donate or visit:

www.stanislauscountypal.org

 
    FUN FACTS!   

The name for Oz in "The Wizard of Oz" was
thought up when the creator, Frank Baum, looked at his filing cabinet and saw A-N, and O-Z, hence "Oz."


   OZ

 

Regional Water Safety Training Center-Empire
 
**Grand Opening**
June 12, 2009
6:00pm

 
After about 6 years, the new Regional Water Safety Training Center in Empire is almost complete. Stanislaus County PAL has been a very important partner in  the preparation of the Center and has been selected to manage the pool and the Water Safety training Programs. Here are some photos of the construction of the Center.
 pool   pool

In support of the Water Safety Training Center, a grass roots fund raising effort has sought out to raise revenue for management of the Center by selling 4" and 6" tiles to be painted by the purchaser and/or to be painted by the children of the Empire Community.The tiles will then be utilized as the back wall of the outdoor rinse-off shower area. Below are some photos of the ongoing tile fund raiser.

   tiles  tiles

To purchase the tiles, you can contact the SCPAL office at (209)529-9121


For information regarding the Regional Water Safety training Center, please visit:
 
   www.stanislauscountypal.org 

 
 SCPAL Parks & Housing Authority Programs

 Oregon Park- The children have been excited by the new tetherball at the park. They are still having their weekly marble tournaments. The program is averaging 14+ kids a day. Recently with the hot weather, the water feature at the park was turned on  and the staff allowed the children to get wet. The kids created cards and flowerpot picture frames for mother's day.

Keyes-The site has been averaging 25 kids.  We have joined the Adopt a street program which means that we will help maintain the streets of Keyes clean.  The kids have been doing a lot of exercising in our fitness program.   We have our first two official teen council members which are Victoria and Billy Gonzales.  These two members were elected because they have been outstanding in and outside our program.  Both Victoria and Billy have participated in all community events and are rewarded with field trip attendance.

Parklawn Park-We have been averaging 15 kids at the site.  The kids have been doing their homework at the site where Sammy has been able to provide them with assistance.  The kids have been playing a lot of tether ball and soccer. They are looking forward to field trips and summer activitites.

Salida Park-We have been averaging 30 kids per day at the site.  The teenagers have been playing a lot of basketball and soccer on the black top.  We are taking soccer sign-ups at the site thru the middle of June. Kids between 8 and 10 have been doing arts and crafts which they really enjoy. 

Westley Housing Authority-
We had two young adults graduate from Patterson High School!!  They have been attending the Westley program for approximately 2 years!!  Jose Ayala was in advanced classes.....Manuel Quintero had a GPA of a 3.5 that earned him a 'Block P'', which is an honor!!  Both were accepted into universities.  The students were assisted with their senior projects by our staff, Judy Benitez and German Gaytan. 
     
 

"PAL Kid of the Month" 

Sky Freitas is in the fifth grade and attends the After Scool Program at Eisenhut Elementary School on a daily basis. She has a wonderful attitude and is always willing to help. Her smile brightens the day of those around her.
                          
 
Waterpark Field Trip       "PAL Program Spotlight" 
                               May 2009 
Tuolumne Elementary School is the spotlight program for May 2009
 

Our 5th and 6th grade students had an opportunity to participate in an after school program entiled, Kids with Cameras sponsored by the Fireside Foundation. They came 6 weeks to teach the children how to take pictures, load film and etc.  The student's art work was also featured in art exhibit where it was purchased and some of the proceeds went to the child, the after school program and the Foundation so other children could benefit from this opportunity!  We participated in the TID Poster Contest and one of our six grade student's won first place and received a $50 Savings Bond. Wish us luck as we will have an entry in this year's  Stanislaus County Fair. 

The children have had many opportunities with clubs especially our science, scrap booking and art clubs.  Most of the science projects were hands on and the children were thrilled and engaged in every activity. The staff at Tuolumne are always ready to take on new activities and make it an adventure for the children.  Kudos to the wonderful staff at Tuolumne!!


 

                                 

 
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Stanislaus County PAL
Attention: Newsletter
1325 Beverly Drive
Modesto, CA 95351
 
Fax (209) 529-8794
 
For inquires:

Stanislaus County Police Activities League
1325 Beverly Drive Modesto, CA 95351
Tel (209) 529-9121
Fax (209) 529-8794
STANISLAUS COUNTY PAL