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METROPOLITAN EDUCATION DISTRICT
August 27, 2024
CTE Newsletter Vol. 11 Issue 1
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Hello Erin,
New beginnings are happening in the Metropolitan Education District (MetroED). The 2024-2025 school year has kicked off, and I am both honored and excited to connect with you through my first newsletter message as MetroED’s Superintendent. I look forward to meeting people and becoming engaged in our community.
This summer at MetroED, nearly 100 incoming ninth through 12-grade students and 20 adventurous students from across the globe participated in our CTE Summer Exploration Program at Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE). Summer learning was in full swing at Silicon Valley Adult Education (SVAE) as well. We would also like to acknowledge and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our students as they competed in Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) national competitions. You can read about all this and more in this newsletter.
With summer behind us, I’m excited for the upcoming year. There will surely be many success stories to share, recognizing that it's all made possible by the hard work and dedication of the MetroED team!
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Erin O'Neill
Superintendent
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MetroED Kicks off New School Year
SVCTE and SVAE students kicked off their new school year on August 8, with many stepping on campus for the first time. Experience the day through our photo albums:
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SkillsUSA
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Welding Sculpture category, sixth place: Alana Lin, Del Mar High School in Campbell Union High School District.
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T-shirt Design, 19th out of 42: Cyndy Vega, Silver Creek High School in East Side Union High School District
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Other competitors: Alisha Judge from Evergreen High School and Wynston Phan from Silver Creek High School, both from East Side Union High School District.
Read The Mercury News story
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HOSA-Future Health Professionals
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Dental Science category, seventh place: Denise Santillan Munoz, Opportunity Youth Academy with the Santa Clara County Office of Education
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Other competitors: Emerald Nghiem, Silver Creek High School in East Side Union High School District; (Team) Audrey Ton, Evergreen High School in East Side Union High School District, Sarah Sun from Leland High School in San Jose Unified School District, and Wing Chan from Leland High School in San Jose Unified School District
Read the news release
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CTE Summer Exploration Shapes Future Pros | |
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Ninety-one incoming ninth through 12th-grade students soaked up an educational journey of growth and discovery for four weeks during SVCTE's Summer Exploration Program.
The “career exploration” provided five general elective credits from courses that included Fashion Design & Textile Art, Sports Medicine & Kinesiology, Veterinary Science, Medical Assisting, Fire Science/First Responder, and Mobile Apps & Web Development. Students had the chance to rotate through the week-long career technical education courses to help them discover their interests.
“Participating in the CTE Summer Exploration Program is an invaluable way for students to spend their summer,” said Kiran Grewal, MetroED Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. “Summer learning is crucial, as it keeps students engaged and prepares them for the opportunities ahead. The program also allows them to explore various career pathways, gaining insights and skills to shape their future. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for students to tour the SVCTE campus, discover the options available to them as sophomores, juniors and seniors, and get acquainted with the environment.”
Read the news release
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New Taipei Students Attend Summer Exploration | |
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“Our longstanding sister city relationship with Jhangshu International Creative Technical High School in Taiwan, established through the efforts of MetroED Governing Board President Katherine Tseng, is an exceptional, international partnership,” said MetroED Superintendent Erin O’Neill. “This collaboration allows us to proudly showcase our commitment to excellence on a global scale, contributing positively to international understanding and learning."
Read the news release
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Students Dive into Summer Learning at SVAE
Adult students enrolled in various courses, including Clean Diesel Technology, Advanced Writing English as a Second Language, High School Equivalency, Adult Basic Education, and High School Diploma.
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"Silicon Valley Adult Education is an excellent opportunity for me, offering English classes for free," said summer school student Julieta Cabrera.
In the Advanced Writing English as a Second Language course led by teacher Saila Naher, Julieta and her classmates (pictured) worked on learning grammar, punctuation, and paragraph rules. Using the book "Writing in English: Step by Step," they did various writing exercises and made daily improvements.
"Every day we’re learning something," Julieta shared. "When I go to the store or speak with the neighborhood or my friends, I understand more and more. I appreciate this school and all the teachers."
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Mission College Nursing Assistant Pinning Ceremony Recognizes Former SVCTE Students | |
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Ten SVCTE student graduates from last year's Medical Science/Health Careers and Medical Assisting programs were among those pinned during a ceremony at Mission College last month for completing the summer Nursing Assistant class. More photos
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New Leadership Team Member | |
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Wendy Zhang will join MetroED on September 3 as the new Director of Business Services/Chief Business Official (CBO).
Wendy brings a wealth of experience in school finance, facilities and infrastructure, negotiations, policies, contracts, and leadership development. She has a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Business Administration. She is a Certified Public Accountant and has received her certification as a Chief Business Official.
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Celebrating the Launch of our
New Websites
We are excited to unveil the new MetroED, SVAE, and SVCTE websites! Designed to bring our community closer, these sites offer enhanced navigation, richer content, and a snapshot of the vibrant life at our schools and district. Explore what’s new and how we’re set to make your digital experience better than ever. Take a moment to explore the updates at www.metroed.net, www.svaep.org, and www.svcte.org.
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We invite you to tour and see Metropolitan Education District's SVCTE during one of the upcoming dates and times:
- October 18, 2024: 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. & 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
- January 24, 2025: 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. & 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
- March 21, 2025: 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. & 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
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Stay Connected With Us on Social Media | |
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Follow us on social media, where you'll get the latest news, announcements, event highlights, and a glimpse into the work our students and staff are doing every day.
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Positions are Available at MetroED!
We are currently seeking applicants that would be an excellent fit for our team. The district pays full health benefits to eligible employees and their dependents, including dental, life, and an employee assistance program. You can click below to learn more.
MetroED Current Openings
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MetroED Governing Board Updates | |
MetroED Governing Board Meeting
Please visit our online Diligent page to see past meeting minutes and agendas. You can also view upcoming MetroED Governing Board meeting agendas and Governing Board Policies.
Next meeting: September 11, 4:00 p.m. Study Session, 5:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:00 p.m. Open Session | In-person, SVCTE Auditorium, Room 201
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September 2 | Labor Day (Federal Holiday)
September 4 | SVCTE Back-to-School Night
October 18 | MetroED Campus Tours (9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.)
October 25 and 26 | SVCTE Haunted House (5:00 to 9:00 p.m.)
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