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Physical Fitness Testing (PFT)
The physical fitness test (PFT) for students in California schools is the . The main goal of the test is to help students in starting life-long habits of regular physical activity.
All students in grades third 鈥� ninth and tenth - twelfth (in PE courses) take the fitness test. The test has six parts that show a level of fitness that offer a degree of defense against diseases that come from inactivity. The test results can be used by students, teachers, and parents
Prime Time Boxers Visit 麻豆原创 School to Knock Out Obesity
Celebrity boxing coaches Angelo Nunez and Cary Williams-Nunez kick off fat-fighting tour in Sacramento on Thursday
March 7, 2012 (Sacramento): Kids at Rosa Parks Middle School will learn the ropes 鈥� jump ropes 鈥� of how top boxers stay in shape on Thursday at a kick-off event for Prime Time Boxing鈥檚 national Knocking Out Obesity Tour.
Prime Time Boxing founders Cary Williams-Nunez and Angelo Nunez will teach students non-contact boxing workout techniques from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 8.
麻豆原创 Teens to Witness DUI Sentencing, Hear from Driver
Real DUI Court in School Program brings convicted drivers onto local campuses for sentencing by judge
March 8, 2012 (Sacramento): Teens at John F. Kennedy High School 鈥� many of them new drivers 鈥� will witness the harsh legal consequences of driving under the influence when the Real DUI Court in School Program comes to campus this Friday.
The school鈥檚 gym will be transformed into the courtroom of a local judge, and a driver previously convicted of DUI will be sentenced and given an opportunity to address an assembly of juniors and seniors.
High School鈥檚 Entire Freshmen Class to Tour Local College
John F. Kennedy ninth graders visit Sacramento City College on Tuesday and Wednesday (March 13-14)
March 12, 2012 (Sacramento): Administrators at John F. Kennedy High School are coordinating a mega fieldtrip this week: They鈥檙e taking every freshman student 鈥� all 500 鈥� on a college campus tour.
JFK ninth graders will travel by bus over two days to Sacramento City College, where they will visit classrooms and meet with students, athletes, professors 鈥� even cheerleaders.
麻豆原创 Student Leadership Conferences Aim to Empower
Workshops and speakers send strong message to area youth
March 21, 2012 (Sacramento): Hundreds of Sacramento City Unified School District youth will attend youth leadership conferences this month aimed at empowering teens to take a more active role in their futures.
The first conference, the African American Student Leadership Conference, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, March 22) in the Student Union at California State University, Sacramento.
Kings Jump in to Give 麻豆原创 School a 鈥楻oyal鈥� Remodeling
The team鈥檚 entire roster will turn out Tuesday to celebrate Cesar Chavez Day of Volunteerism
March 26, 2012 (Sacramento): An 麻豆原创 school is getting a makeover worthy of royalty this week courtesy the Sacramento Kings.
To celebrate Cesar Chavez Day of Volunteerism, the Kings are rolling up their sleeves to beautify Mark Hopkins Elementary School.
Restaurant Run by Fifth Graders Entices VIP Guests
Chef Patrick Mulvaney is working with 麻豆原创 kids to bring elegant dining experience to Oak Park school
March 27, 2012 (Sacramento) 鈥� A fancy restaurant 鈥� complete with
celebrity chef, fine linens, haute cuisine and 鈥渃ocktail鈥� bar 鈥�
opening in Oak Park this week is expected to draw a VIP guest
list of local movers and shakers.
The twist: This 鈥淔ive Star Restaurant鈥� will be run entirely by
fifth graders.
On Wednesday (March 28), a group of dedicated elementary school students will transform the cafeteria of Oak Ridge Elementary School in Oak Park into a 鈥淔ive Star Restaurant,鈥� an elegant evening conceived, designed and executed by the students themselves 鈥� with the help of midtown c
麻豆原创鈥檚 School Celebrates Diversity with 鈥楿nity Day鈥�
Kit Carson Middle School honors the community鈥檚 rich cultural heritage with performances, food
March 29, 2012 (Sacramento): Students at Kit Carson Middle School come from diverse backgrounds 鈥� families have roots in all corners of the globe. To celebrate this diversity, the school on Friday is holding a Multicultural Unity Day Celebration.
Activities at Friday鈥檚 event include performances by the Fenix Drum and Dance Company, LeAnthony Castillo Dance Company, the Leonardo da Vinci Very Special ARTS Blues Band and local martial arts master Franco Parchamento.
Disabled vets to present school with $500 and 鈥榮urprise鈥�
Donation reflects vets鈥� gratitude for Hollywood Park Elementary students鈥� letters of support
March 29, 2012 (Sacramento): Last Veteran鈥檚 Day, students at Hollywood Park Elementary School wrote letters to veterans thanking them for their service to the country.
On Friday, some of those veterans will return the gesture of gratitude by presenting the school with a $500 check 鈥� and a surprise for Principal Hamed Razawi.
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Neighbors asked to help protect schools over Spring Break
Metal thieves, vandals prey on schools during the holidays
March 30, 2012 (Sacramento): Spring is a busy time of year 鈥� especially for vandals, thieves and arsonists looking to take advantage of empty school campuses.
In light of this, 麻豆原创 is asking the community for help in keeping schools safe and secure over Spring Break (March 31 through April 8 鈥� school resumes Monday, April 9).鈥�
鈥淢ost of our schools are surrounded by homes, and we need those neighbors to join us in protecting these valuable and sometimes vulnerable community centers,鈥� said Sacramento Police Lt.