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Newbury Park Unified Sports spreads teamwork
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Goal- Pictured is one of the Newbury Park team members kicking the ball towards the goal. The players shoot goals and form bonds, according to Coach Samantha Stewart. “You’re playing a sport, but you’re building friendship and you’re also [building] compassion and empathy,” Stewart said. Stewart, often going by the moniker of Coach Sammi,…
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Cancilla sweeps his way to BTS
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For Harrison Cancilla, freshman, BTS is not just a band but a goal, and when he found out that the K-pop boy band would be performing in Los Angeles, he was willing to do anything to get those tickets. What started as dancing to BTS songs on “Just Dance,” quickly evolved into an obsession…
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Student resources benefit the community
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Wellness Center With the help of county funding, the brand new Wellness Center has opened on campus. It provides a safe space for students to go to relax and destress, with or without an appointment, giving support for students at varying levels. Paige Pensivy, a mental health clinician at the Wellness Center, encourages students…
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Jenny Finger recognized as Lakers’ student of the month
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Many students can only dream of being recognized by a major sports team. For Jenny Finger, senior, her personality and commitment to the community allowed this dream to become a reality. The Lakers’ student of the month recognition is given to four outstanding students from the greater Los Angeles Area every month of basketball…
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Special Education students face new challenges
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While the majority of students are not scheduled to return to school until January, several classes are well underway in the blended learning model. Select special education (SPED) classes first returned to campus in early October, while others have continued with the remote learning model. The staff has been working hard to make the…
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Anne Alvarez named Teacher of the Month
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CVUSD’s October Teacher of the Month accolade honored Anne Alvarez, a special education teacher at NPHS, for her dedication and tireless work to ensure that all of her students are always given the opportunity to shine both in and out of the classroom. Her kindness and care shows through in her work, reflected by…