Pixley Connect Blog
Pixley Connect, a project of the Pixley Foundation in partnership with the Great Valley Center and AT&T Foundation, is an effort to narrow the digital divide in rural California. This project brings telecommunication access, education and training to the underserved, predominantly Spanish-speaking community of Pixley, California.

Friday, July 17, 2009

School is Around the Corner!

In English:

Yes students! Its back! Pixley School will be back in session on August 17th in the new school.

Grades 6-8th will be going to the new school and will have to be ready for a new change. The new Pixley Middle School will be in session with a new style and class. The Gold and Black Jaguars will be roaring as the new school year comes by. Many are excited and cannot wait to see the new experiance.

With a new school, many new opportunities are available and new doors are open to students as well as parents. Dropping off students and picking them up has never been easier for parents. Students have a better chance to participate in sports as well exceed in their academics with new classrooms.

Overall, students have better get ready for a new and exciting school year. Pencil sharpened, glue sticks ready, rulers ready for action, and a great attitude are needed for a neat and great adventure at Pixley Middle School.

So dont wait! Students get on it!!!

En Espanol:

Estudiantes! ¡La Llego! La Escuela de Pixley regresará en la sesión en el 17 de agosto en la nueva escuela.

Gradúa 6-8th estará yendo a la nueva escuela y tendrá que estar listo para un nuevo cambio. La nueva Secundaria de Pixley estará en la sesión con un nuevo estilo y clase. Los nuevos colores de Oro y Negro y la mascota de Jaguares estarán rugiendo com el nuevo año escolar por venir. Muchos estan emocionados y no pueden esperar para ver el nuevo escolar.

Con una nueva escuela, muchas nuevas oportunidades están nuevas puertas disponibles y están abiertas a estudiantes así como padres. Dejar a estudiantes y recogiendo nunca ha sido más fácil para padres. Los estudiantes tienen una mejor oportunidad de tomar parte en los deporte también exceden en su académico con nuevas aulas.

En términos generales, estudiantes tienen mejor abilidad para un nuevo año escolar emocionante. El lápiz afilado, los palos de pegamento preparados, los libros listos para accion, y una gran actitud es necesitada para la gran aventura ofrecida en la Secudaria de Pixley.

¡Así que ponte listo! ¡Estudiantes Preparansen!!!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Pixley Business Bazaar

The Pixley Bazaar was an event where all the businesses from Pixley can get together and exhibit their services and products.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Pixley Advisory Committee Members


Betty Morehead
Cristina Calcote
Daniel Martinez
Alfred King
Wayne Clark
Edward Calcote
Cassie Fay
Teresa Garcia
Veronica Belmonte
Alvin G. Chavez
Trini Herrera

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Pixley Digital Connectors Program

The Great Valley Center, in partnership with One Economy, presents the Pixley Digital Connectors program; a six month internship program for Pixley youth. The six-month program prepares and positions Pixley youth to promote technology services to its residents.

The program provides a valuable training experience for qualified youth seeking to apply their leadership and technological skills to bridging the digital divide in their community. For detailed program information or an application contact Pixley Connect project staff.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Computer Literacy Weekend Workshops

Pixley Connect has extended public access to the Community Technology Center. Members of the public can now utilize the CTC on Saturdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Saturday, June 16, 2007

2007 Pixley Connect Awards & Graduation Ceremony



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0n May 16, 2007, Pixley Connect celebrated its inaugural computer training awards ceremony. Families participating in the computer training course received a certificate of completion and a new desktop computer to take home.

Saturday, June 2, 2007

Connecting to future: Graduates of technology program in Pixley receive free computers.

June 2 , 2007
The Fresno Bee

"PIXLEY -- It looked like a typical graduation ceremony.

Proud families held balloons and flowers as loved ones dressed in their best clothes sat on the stage of the Pixley Memorial Building. Streamers, burgundy and white, draped the hall. And cameras flashed as names were announced.

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