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Teacher of the Year, Deena Engler Classified Employee of the Year, Nalani Grossman Mrs. Deena Engler, a member of our dynamic 3rd grade team, was nominated and selected by the Torrey Hills teachers and principal for recognition as an exemplary teacher and team player. Deena has worked in DMUSD since 1998, when she began her student teaching at Del Mar Hills. Deena has been at Torrey Hills since the school opened in August 2002. She makes learning fun and exciting for all students and inspires them to think, work hard and create their best products. Sometimes, when you visit her classroom you see students working together in small groups to solve mathematics problems. At other times Mrs. Engler guides students to produce excellent writing that communicates what they have learned, or how they feel about a topic. Each year Mrs. Engler serves our school through leadership on many committees and projects. She has participated on PTA, School Site Council, and the English Learners Advisory Committee. At all times she considers the needs of children as the first priority. Mrs. Engler is also involved in community service and volunteerism. She is involved in her children's school and extra curricular activities. Mrs. Engler volunteers her time to non-profit organizations including Casa de Amistad, Project Linus, and “Color a Smile.” Mrs. Nalani Grossman has been at Torrey Hills since May 2007. When parents, students, or teachers come to the front office desk they are greeted with a warm and pleasant smile from Nalani. As is true of great administrative assistants in every school, Nalani is the glue that holds our busy office together. It takes a lot of organization and patience to keep track of everything that goes on at an active and vibrant school like Torrey Hills. The following quote from one of the staff members who nominated her, expresses one of the things many things we value about Nalani. "Through all the changes over the past year Nalani has consistently shown calmness, kindness, and enormous strength of character. Nalani’s professional demeanor remains undaunted no matter what challenge may present itself. It is a privilege and honor to work with her. " Mrs. Grossman enjoys spending time with her husband and her new dog, Turtle. She has an identical twin sister. They are very close and the two families spend a lot of time together. In her spare time Nalani enjoys reading and going to the beach.
Teacher of the Year, Deena Engler
Classified Employee of the Year, Nalani Grossman
Mrs. Deena Engler, a member of our dynamic 3rd grade team, was nominated and selected by the Torrey Hills teachers and principal for recognition as an exemplary teacher and team player. Deena has worked in DMUSD since 1998, when she began her student teaching at Del Mar Hills. Deena has been at Torrey Hills since the school opened in August 2002.
She makes learning fun and exciting for all students and inspires them to think, work hard and create their best products. Sometimes, when you visit her classroom you see students working together in small groups to solve mathematics problems. At other times Mrs. Engler guides students to produce excellent writing that communicates what they have learned, or how they feel about a topic.
Each year Mrs. Engler serves our school through leadership on many committees and projects. She has participated on PTA, School Site Council, and the English Learners Advisory Committee. At all times she considers the needs of children as the first priority. Mrs. Engler is also involved in community service and volunteerism. She is involved in her children's school and extra curricular activities. Mrs. Engler volunteers her time to non-profit organizations including Casa de Amistad, Project Linus, and “Color a Smile.”
Mrs. Nalani Grossman has been at Torrey Hills since May 2007. When parents, students, or teachers come to the front office desk they are greeted with a warm and pleasant smile from Nalani. As is true of great administrative assistants in every school, Nalani is the glue that holds our busy office together. It takes a lot of organization and patience to keep track of everything that goes on at an active and vibrant school like Torrey Hills.
The following quote from one of the staff members who nominated her, expresses one of the things many things we value about Nalani.
"Through all the changes over the past year Nalani has consistently shown calmness, kindness, and enormous strength of character. Nalani’s professional demeanor remains undaunted no matter what challenge may present itself. It is a privilege and honor to work with her. "
Mrs. Grossman enjoys spending time with her husband and her new dog, Turtle. She has an identical twin sister. They are very close and the two families spend a lot of time together. In her spare time Nalani enjoys reading and going to the beach.
If you have a Kindergarten student starting in the Fall (he/she must turn 5 by Dec. 2), please attend a Kindergarten orientation (adults only) on: Monday, April 19th at 10:30am, or Tuesday, April 20 at 8:15am. Kindergarten registration packets will be available in the school office on Monday, April 19th. The first day to return completed registration packets is WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21 from 1:00-6:00pm, or any day after that. Registration packets for new 1st-6th grade students will be available in the school office beginning Monday, April 19
On Wednesday, February 10th, the Torrey Hills' Student Council traveled to Emeritus Senior Home in Carmel Valley to deliver Valentine's Day cards and to sing some love song favorites to the residents there. The students were excited about this service project and enjoyed learning the songs "Love Me Do", "My Guy", and "Happy Together". The homemade Valentines were appreciated by the residents, who clapped and sang along to the music. Student Council is comprised of twenty 5th and 6th graders who apply to participate in the beginning of the year. The focus of Student Council is school spirit, leadership skills, and community outreach. This is Torrey Hills second Student Council service project this year!
On Wednesday, February 10th, the Torrey Hills' Student Council traveled to Emeritus Senior Home in Carmel Valley to deliver Valentine's Day cards and to sing some love song favorites to the residents there.
The students were excited about this service project and enjoyed learning the songs "Love Me Do", "My Guy", and "Happy Together". The homemade Valentines were appreciated by the residents, who clapped and sang along to the music.
Student Council is comprised of twenty 5th and 6th graders who apply to participate in the beginning of the year. The focus of Student Council is school spirit, leadership skills, and community outreach. This is Torrey Hills second Student Council service project this year!
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