Mercredi 30 mai 2012 3 30 /05 /Mai /2012 03:50

 

You have heard the buzz... but were you able to see the site????

A couple of video offerings from West Valley parent, Masashi Kobuchi, to help you understand this historic project:

Offering number 1:

Get a virtual tour of the site as I give you a guided tour...

 

 

Offering number two

Get some questions answered in his second video... Masashi interviewed me to get me talking about the project... as you can see, it is hard for me to contain myself... have no trouble getting excited about this!!!

 


 

 

And of course... the videos speak of a link.... the all important link... 

https://lilaschool.ejoinme.org/MyPages/BurbankPledgeCard/tabid/368269/Default.aspx

In six weeks, we have raised 2.6 million dollars in pledges... $400,000 to go... all of LILA has responded.

Which makes the tagline: Together, shaping our future so very true and real...

TSOF, LILA... we are almost there!

 

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Samedi 26 mai 2012 6 26 /05 /Mai /2012 22:22

On Tuesday May 8th (Armistice Day) our secondary students were able to live an incredible life experience… they met and learned about the extraordinary life of a real-life member of the French resistance, Marthe Hoffnung Cohn.

Mrs. Cohn, a French Jewish woman who infiltrated Nazi Germany, was able to get access to importantpic3 secrets that helped French troops advance.   She, for example, was the one who warned troops that the German army had abandoned the “Siegfried Line” and gave a heads-up about a big Wehrmacht ambush in the Black Forest.  For her important contributions to France’s military she received the “croix de guerre” in 1945, and another military medal in 1991, was knighted by the French Legion of Honor in 2004, and finally received the “Medaille de reconnaissance de la Nation” in 2006.

The 9th graders greeted Mrs. Cohn singing a famous French song from the Resistance during WWII (chant des partisans) a capella.  Back in the day… members of the Resistance would whistle the tune to avoid being recognized and also because whistling carried across airwaves despite Nazi attempts to scramble the airwaves.  How many died with this tune still fresh on their lips…?

After the projection of a 10-minute film created by the Jean Moulin Museum in Paris, Mrs. Cohn initially introduced herself briefly and then launched into a 1-hour narrative that had every 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade student in attendance on the edge of their seats… between the full house of students and the massive outpour of staff and faculty that snuck in to participate, Mrs. Cohn had a packed audience.

pic 1A question and answer session followed during which all members of the audience were given the opportunity to ask questions… All were humbled by her courage and humility… in the face of fear she answered with courage and faith… when confronted with the possibility of vengeance she answered with forgiveness… an example for all to follow.

The students applauded whole-heartedly and took advantage of the time allotted to see the many medals that her husband brought to show the audience and to get a copy of her book signed.

Thanks to her dedication and willingness to share, Mrs. Cohn made the 8th of May more than a date our students study in their history books…  She can’t be more than 4’10” tall (if that)… and yet I would have to say that she is one of those towering figures of humanity that we all can be proud to have had the privilege to meet.


Mardi 8 mai (date anniversaire de l’Armistice de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale) le LILA a eu l’honneur d’accueillir une ancienne résistante au parcours exceptionnel, Madame Marthe Hoffnung Cohn.

Française juive infiltrée en Allemagne nazie, elle a obtenu de précieuses informations qui ontResistante 0091.1 grandement facilité l'avancée des troupes françaises. Elle a notamment averti de l'abandon de la ligne Siegfried et signalé une importante embuscade de la Wehrmacht en Forêt Noire. Pour ces actes, elle a obtenu la Croix de guerre en 1945, la Médaille militaire en 1991, le grade de Chevalier de la légion d'honneur en 2004 puis la Médaille de reconnaissance de la Nation en 2006.

Les élèves de 3e A et B l’ont accueillie par le Chant des partisans, a capella.  Le Chant des partisans ou Chant de la libération fut l’hymne de la Résistance française durant l’occupation du pays par l’Allemagne nazie, pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. On choisissait alors de siffler sa mélodie, d'abord pour ne pas être repéré en la chantant mais aussi car cette mélodie sifflée restée audible malgré le brouillage de la BBC effectué par les Allemands. Combien sont morts avec cet hymne à la Résistance sur les lèvres ?

pic 2Après la projection d’un DVD de 10 mn crée en lien avec le musée Jean Moulin, à Paris, et racontant brièvement ses exploits, Madame Cohn a ensuite pris la parole pour une heure d’un récit aussi palpitant qu’émouvant, que les élèves de 3e, Seconde, Première et Terminale French Bac ont écouté sans oser respirer. Et je ne parle pas des professeurs ou membres de l’administration venus nombreux !

Puis ce fut le temps d’un questions-réponses ou chacun, adulte comme élève, a pu se rendre pleinement compte du courage mais aussi de l’humilité de Marthe Cohn. A la peur, elle a opposé la foi et la bravoure, au désir de vengeance elle a opposé le pardon : une belle leçon de vie.

Les élèves, après l’avoir beaucoup applaudie, ont pu aller admirer ses nombreuses médailles que son époux a eu la gentillesse de présenter, ou faire signer son livre.

Grace à son dévouement et à sa disponibilité, Madame Cohn a contribué à faire de ce 8 mai une date que nous n’oublions pas. Cette petite dame est, véritablement, une grande dame !

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Mardi 22 mai 2012 2 22 /05 /Mai /2012 21:29

art-camp-2992.jpgOnce again, our popular art camp hosted by the “Armory Center for the Arts” in Pasadena, was a great success!

56 children, from 4 to 11 years old, were enrolled and had fun with the various and adapted activities. The younger children gave free rein to their imagination with superheroes, tiny creatures, flowers & fireworks and sparkling classes using materials and techniques such as painting, drawing and collage. The older kids, in addition to drawing, painting and ceramics, enjoyed going high tech to make a “One Minute Movie.”

In the Ceramics and Go Cuckoo for Clay classes, everyone learned basic sculpture techniques, including using the wheel. The Fun With Drama class was a space to explore theatrical expression through games, movement and improvisation, and was an opportunity for laughter. 

The Kids loved going to the park and picnicking in the grass were they could blow off a little steam.

Thanks to the great teachers and see you next year!

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Lundi 7 mai 2012 1 07 /05 /Mai /2012 21:42

Following our annual surf camp over the April break, we always get great feedback, some fun photos and a ton of tan kids... this year, one of our 6th graders, Sergio Cana, was named surfer of the week!

 

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Here's what Sergio had to say:
“For the third time, I participated in Lila surf camp held in Manhattan Beach. I could stand up on the board for a few seconds. It was great feeling because I only surf once a year with the school. The atmosphere of the camp was very relaxed. We could surf two hours every day with professional instructors. Some of them have surfed all around the world and shared their experience with us. We had big waves for the whole 5 days. The water was very cold but I managed to stay in the water during the whole session. I was elected surfer of the week by the instructors which made me really proud. In the afternoon, we played beach games (volleyball, soccer) or visited Manhattan Beach pier. I will remember these moments for a long time. I came back home exhausted but happy!”

*For more detailed information on the surf camp please visit their website: www.elportosurfschool.com/.
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Samedi 5 mai 2012 6 05 /05 /Mai /2012 01:09

Back in 2009 we sent our highschoolers to Dallas for a long weekend to participate in an international theater festival and workshop, and it was a huge success, this year was our first time sending junior high, and again, it was a hit.

 

The group put together a little something to share their experience, enjoy!

Rapport-d-activite-Dallas-Final_Page_1.jpgIf you're interested in seeing our thespians in action, they'll be putting on a play Saturday June 16 at Barnsdall Theater. Contact Lyesse Tsamen for more info: lyesse.tsamen@lilaschool.com

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