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IPSF, Poker Tournament, Casino Night

8/25/2017

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​IPSF parties!

Galas and gatherings help students excel
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PRESENTED BY SPONSORS DR. JAMES P. LIN AND MRS. GRACE LIN (LEFT CENTER), THE 5TH ANNUAL ACES AND ATHLETES POKER TOURNAMENT FEATURED 12 PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES COMING TOGETHER TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS.
By Irvine City News staff
Over the summer an Irvine City News contributor was chatting with an Irvine Unified School District staffer about what makes Irvine schools exceptional. The usual superlatives were discussed: dedicated teachers, new and improving facilities, engaged parents and dedicated kids. But the real difference maker, according to this in-the-know individual, is the contribution of the Irvine Public Schools Foundation. 

The nonprofit IPSF sponsors enrichment programs and provides financial support to ensure a world-class education in Irvine schools. Plus, IPSF excels at bringing local corporate and community partners, parents, and residents together to raise funds that are put to use in the classroom to nurture student potential. 

One of those fundraisers was held recently at the exclusive Don Julio Club at Angel Stadium, and involved the profitable combination of professional athletes, poker, and perhaps a cocktail or two. The 5th annual Aces and Athletes Poker Tournament and Charity Casino Night raised over $50,000 to support both IPSF and Angels Baseball Foundation. 

Presented by sponsors Dr. James and Grace Lin, as well as 20 corporate and community organizations, the evening featured Hall of Famers Rod Carew and Warren Moon; Olympic Gold Medal-winning swimmer Jason Lezak; current and former Angels players Cam Bedrosian, Bobby Grich, Matt Shoemaker and Clyde Wright; L.A. Galaxy’s Dave Romney; and football stars Aaron Stecker, Shaun Cody and John David Booty.
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“It’s incredible to have the opportunity to bring together heavy hitters from the world of sports and philanthropy in support of educational enrichment,” said Neda Eaton, president and CEO, IPSF. “The biggest winners of the evening, however, are the students. The funds raised from this event will provide scholarships for low-income students.” The big IPSF event of the year is the Spirit of Excellence Gala, which will be held Oct. 14 at Kia Motors. The 8th annual event is presented by FivePoint and honors alums of Irvine Unified Public School District. 

Last year’s gala netted more than $780,000 to benefit Irvine public school students. This year’s event will honor Emmy Award-winning production designer Steve Bass; White House reporter Eli Stokils; IUSD Assistant Superintendent Cassie Parham; and the band Island Apollo. To become a sponsor and for more information, go to: 

ipsf.net/annual-events/spirit-of-excellence-gala
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Cadence Park School in Irvine

8/1/2017

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New and improved IUSD schools

By Irvine City News staff
The Irvine Unified School District’s next new K-8 school will be named Cadence Park School, a name unanimously approved by the IUSD Board of Education. The IUSD’s fourth K-8 school will serve the Great Park Neighborhoods, including Cadence Park and Parasol Park in north Irvine.  

The new school will be a state-of-the-art education facility, following on the success of last year’s opening of Beacon Park School and Portola High School. The 94,000-square-foot Art Deco-inspired campus sits on 13 acres and will include the following features: 

- A next generation innovation lab that includes a makers space and an attached video production room. The space will also be equipped with sinks and a roll-up door to the exterior to create a flexible learning space. 

- A library building with several windows for natural light that includes a dedicated storytelling space, which will also double as a small group work area.  

- All classrooms in grades 1-5 will have a direct connection to the interior student collaboration spaces.  

- The 6-8 quad will include an outdoor amphitheater, covered small group instruction areas, space for outdoor science activities and a garden.  

- Outdoor collaboration spaces throughout the campus for all grade levels. 

- Gymnasium with attached fitness lab. 

The groundbreaking for Cadence Park is set for Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. The school is expected to be ready for classes in August 2018. 

While the newest school in Irvine has been named and will soon be under construction, some of the oldest schools in the city are being improved. Renovations have begun at six of the 28 older Irvine Unified School District schools that will be upgraded with a $319 million bond that voters passed last year. 

The district plans to receive the money in four parts over 12 years. Funding for the first series is $95 million, which will go toward 21 schools. 

The first six schools to see Measure E projects commence are some of the oldest in Irvine, including Bonita Canyon, College Park, Culverdale, Greentree, Santiago Hills and Stone Creek elementary schools.  

Select projects at the elementary schools include adding doors to existing classrooms, upgrade heating and air conditioning, adding collaborative learning spaces, a music classroom and an innovation lab, installing flexible furniture, improving parking lot accessibility and improving restrooms.
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