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Executive Summary
During December 2012, The National Theatre for Children’s program A Bug’s Light did an excellent job
of reaching out to Southern California Edison’s communities and advancing electrical safety education.
NTC reached a reported 4,400 students, plus teachers, and parents by delivering a package of live
theatre, student curriculum and teacher guides to 7 elementary schools in Tulare, Compton, South Gate,
San Bernardino, Ontario and Bell.
Thank you for coming to our school. It was nice for the students to learn content in a different
medium such as theater. My students really enjoyed the performance and the actors message
stuck!
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Naomi Horta, 5 Grade Teacher, Jones Elementary, San Bernardino, CA
Thank you for your professionalism! You were very easy to contact and the performers were
very flexible and cooperative. Your performances supported our IB units of study and we have
enjoyed working with you this year.
Jennifer Berry, Elementary Administrator, Bon View, Ontario, CA
The following report is a detailed compilation of teacher’s written responses to questions about
Southern California Edison’s electrical safety program. The overall educational value was 6.46 (out of a
scale of 1-7) and 98% reported they want Southern California Edison to continue to offer this program to
their school.
In conclusion, NTC has delivered a well-regarded, valuable electrical safety education and brand
awareness program that reaches into each community with a positive message from Southern California
Edison.
If you want to connect with your community on an important societal message, The National Theatre for Children can help. NTC
has pioneered extremely successful programs in energy, water, recycling, financial literacy, and health issues including
nutrition, fitness, conflict resolution and tobacco use prevention. Over the years, NTC has developed hundreds of programs that
tour elementary and middle schools. NTC produces educational programs on behalf of sponsors across the country including
public and private utilities, municipalities, states, cities, counties, health maintenance organizations, supermarkets, and arts
councils. With the help of NTC, sponsoring organizations have gotten important societal messages out in a fun and memorable
way. In short, if your organization has a message to get out to the community, NTC can do it.
Final Report
December 2012
The National Theatre for Children visited 7
schools on behalf of Southern California
Edison during December of 2012. The actors
performed 17 shows for a reported 4,400
students.
Final Report
Fall 2012
FALL 2012
Tour dates: December 7th through November 13th
Program: A Bug’s Light
Actors: Alex Elliott-Funk & Wendi West
Meet the Actors
Alex Elliott-Funk
Wendi West
Each teacher at each participating school is
requested to complete an on-line program
evaluation. Information is received via email by NTC and reviewed daily in the event
that immediate action is necessary.
Final Report
Fall 2012
Scale 1-7
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
2012-13
Teachers were asked to rate the overall
educational value of the program based on a
scale of 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest). The average
score for the program was a 6.5 out of 7
Final Report
Fall 2012
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B.
C.
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6
5
4
3
2
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2012-13
A.
B.
C.
Rate the program’s ability to stimulate
classroom discussion. (6.24)
Rate the likelihood that students will
retain the material covered. (6.2)
Rate the ability of live theatre to increase
the students’ capacity for retaining the
message. (6.53)
based on a scale of 1 to 7
Final Report
Fall 2012
Scale 1-7
7
6
Overall the teacher’s rated
the curriculum 5.7
on a scale of 1 to 7
5
4
3
2
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Class
Home
Both
Won't Use
15%
62%
21%
Ninety-eight percent
(98%) of teachers
reported that they would
use the printed
curriculum.
Final Report
Fall 2012
Continue
100
90
80
70
60
50
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30
20
10
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2012-13
98% reported they would you like to see us
continue with this or a similar type of service in the
future
(graph indicates percentage of “yes” responses)
Final Report
Fall 2012
What Teachers are Saying…
What the Teachers are Saying …
The following testimonials were taken directly (unedited) from the teacher
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evaluations received from Dec. 7th thru Dec. 13 2012 relating to
Southern California Edison’s Winter 2012 tour.
Special Education 4th/5th combo. I appreciated the Teacher guides workbooks poster and the printed
curriculum. I put a "5" for student retention because that is one of our goals, retention of material
covered. Wendy and Alex totally engaged all of my students (not a small feat!) Turns out the kids loved
the Dreaded Dragon Fly. They also loved being engaged with the ability to break the hypnotic spell. But
most of all they will remember to "play it safe around electricity". Thank you so much and please come
again!
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Steve Klatzker, 5 Grade Teacher, Independence Elementary School, South Gate, CA
Thank you for coming to our school. It was nice for the students to learn content in a different medium
such as theater. My students really enjoyed the performance and the actors message stuck!
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Naomi Horta, 5 Grade Teacher, Jones Elementary, San Bernardino, CA
The program was excellent! Students had a great time
Lixeny, Office Staff, Juanita Jones Elementary, San Bernardino, CA
It was a great assembly in terms that children would understand!!
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Shavon Flowers, 4 Grade Teacher, Emerson Elementary, Compton, CA
Great show! Kids really enjoyed it!
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Jackeline Santiago, 1 Grade Teacher, Independence Elementary, South Gate, CA
Wonderful show! My students absolutely loved it!!
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Lolie Costa, 1 Grade Teacher, Heritage, Tulare, CA
Great program. The above materials may be in the office and not disburssed to us yet.Thanks
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Marci Smith-Herrera, 1 Grade Teacher, Heritage, Tulare, CA
What Teachers are Saying…
Assembly was not only educational but extremely entertaining. Thanks for the students' workbook.
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Linda Cabello, 2 Grade Teacher, Heritage, Tulare, CA
Alex's and Wendy's performance was excellent! Students were VERY enthusiastic about the assembly and
the workbooks.
Kelly Reagan, Kindergarten Teacher, Palo Verde Union School, Tulare, CA
Thank you for a great show! The individuals involved are very talented. Their energy level was great!
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Marsha Marchand, 5 Grade Teacher, Heritage School, Tulare, CA
The students enjoyed the program very much!
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Amari Morris, Kindergarden to 1 Grade Teacher, Emerson Elementary, Compton, CA
The program was excellent! Studentshad a great time
Lixeny, office staff, Juanita Jones Elementary, San Bernardino, CA
It was a great assembly in terms that children would understand!!
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NO ANSWER, 4 Grade Teacher, Emerson Elementary, Compton, CA
Great show! Kids really enjoyed it!
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Jackeline Santiago, 1 Grade Teacher, Independence Elementary, South Gate, CA
The play was educational yet fun for the kids to watch!
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Anthony Nguyen, 5 Grade Teacher, Palo Verde Elementary School, Tulare, CA
The show was excellent and my students were fully engaged.
nd
Paula Yonke, 2 Grade Teacher, Independence El., South Gate, CA
Great presentation. My students learned about the danger when being around electricity. They learned
and had fun.
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Rosalina vargas, 4 Grade Teacher, Independence elementary school, South gate, CA
Both performers did a great job and the kids enjoyed the program. Thank you.
Nora Naval, Kindergarten Teacher, Independence El., South Gate, CA
Thank you for your professionalism! You were very easy to contact and the performers were very flexible
and cooperative. Your performances supported our IB units of study and we have enjoyed working with
you this year.
Jennifer Berry, Elementary Administrator, Bon View, Ontario, CA
Very entertaining and informative...it held the students' attention throughout and clearly taught the
main concepts. Thank you.
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David Iantorno, 5 Grade Teacher, Corona Ave. School, Bell, CA
Fun and educational program the kids loved the show.
rd
M.A. Flores, 3 Grade Teacher, Independence ES., South Gate, CA
great and informative and entertaining my students remembered all the key points
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christian robles, 4 grade teacher, corona, bell, CA
What Teachers are Saying…
This assembly was great! Both performers were very funny and intercative with the students. All
students were engaged and entertained the entire time. They also came to perform a water assembly
that was equally great. Thank you for this opportuntiy and we hope to have you back next year!
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Shawnna Viramontes, 3 Grade Teacher, Bon View Elementary School, Ontario, CA
My students enjoyed this presentation.
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Kimberly Monfort, 3 Grade Teacher, Bon View Elementary, Ontario, CA
Southern California Edison Final Tour Schedule Fall 2012
12/2/2012 - 12/8/2012
Date
Time-1
12/7/2012
9:00 AM
12/7/2012
1:15 PM
Time-2
9:35 AM
2:15 PM
12/9/2012 - 12/15/2012
Date
Time-1
Time-2
12/10/2012 8:30 AM 9:05 AM
12/10/2012 12:15 PM 12:50 PM
12/11/2012 9:00 AM 9:45 AM
12/11/2012
12/13/2012
Time-3
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School Name
Heritage Elementary School
Palo Verde Union Elem School
Time-3
School Name
9:40 AM Emerson Elementary School
1:25 PM Independence Elementary School
Juanita Jones Elementary Sch
12:00 PM 12:45 PM
Bon View Elementary School
10:05 AM 10:30 AM 10:55 AM Corona Elementary School
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The National Theatre for Children
School Address
895 W Gail Ave, Tulare, CA 93274
9637 Avenue 196, Tulare, CA 93274
Total # of Students Shows Billable Schools
600
2
0
600
2
1
School Address
1011 E Caldwell St, Compton, CA 90221
8435 Victoria Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
700 North F Street, San Bernardino, CA
92410
2121 S Bon View Ave, Ontario, CA 91761
3825 Bell Ave, Bell, CA 90201
Total # of Students Shows Billable Schools
700
3
1
1,000
3
1
500
2
1
400
600
2
3
1
1
4,400
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School Kids to Learn About Electrical Safety in Interactive
Play
Published: November 30, 2012
Edison International Sponsors National Theater for Children’s ‘A Bug’s Light!’
ROSEMEAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 2012-- With the help of Sparky the
Wonder Bug and Adam the Workaholic Ant, school kids in Southern California will have an
opportunity to learn about electrical safety in an interactive play.
The National Theater for Children, in partnership with Edison International, will present“A
Bug’s Light!” play at schools in Compton, South Gate, San
Bernardino, Ontario, Tulareand Bell in December.
“This holiday season and throughout the year, Southern California Edison wants everyone
to stay safe,” said Henry Martinez, SCE’s vice president of Safety, Security & Compliance.
“These school children will be learning about basic electrical safety, which they can take
home and share with their families.”
Through live performances by professional actors, these school kids will be educated onhow
to play it safe around electricity, specifically how electricity is made, the uses of electricity,
identifying dangerous electrical situations and ways to stay safe around electricity,
especially around down power lines. The interactive play will take a look at safety both
inside and outside the home. Following the plays, the kids will receive a workbook
reinforcing the key safety messages.
The “A Bug’s Light!” interactive play is partially funded by an Edison International grant
of $5,000. Recognizing the importance of arts education, the company has incorporated
arts in its grant program focusing on science, technology, engineering and math.
The play will be presented at several elementary schools in SCE’s service territory. They
include Palo Verde Union and Heritage Elementary in Tulare on Dec. 7; Emerson
Elementary School in Compton and Independence Elementary School in South Gate onDec.
10; Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary School in San Bernardino and Bon View Elementary
School in Ontario on Dec. 11; and Corona Ave. Elementary School in Bell onDec. 13.
During this holiday season, SCE has a few helpful safety tips:

Water and electricity don’t mix. Keep electrical cords away from moisture, particularly
tree stands filled with water.

Change bulbs only when the lights are unplugged.

Plug no more than three strands of lights into each electrical cord or outlet.

Never use lighted candles on or near holiday trees or decorations.
Follow SCE on Twitter (www.twitter.com/SCE) and like SCE
on Facebook(www.facebook.com/SCE).
About Edison International
Edison International (NYSE: EIX), through its subsidiaries, is a generator and distributor of
electric power and an investor in infrastructure and energy assets, including renewable
energy. Headquartered in Rosemead, Calif., Edison International is the parent company of
Southern California Edison, one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, and Edison Mission
Group, a competitive power generation business.
Source: Edison International
Edison International
Caroline Aoyagi-Stom, (626) 302-2255
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SCE Hosts Electrical Safety At Local School
By Eliz Dowdy
Southern California Edison (SCE) and the parent company, Edison International, recently
partnered with the National Theater for Children to bring their interactive
play to elementary school children. The message of safety around electric devices empowers
children to share some of the electric safety tips they learned with the adults they reside
with.
The play was shown locally at Juanita Blakely JonesElementary School. Students and their
teachers were entering the cafeteria as we walked up; once everyone was seated, school
principal, Ramon Velasco, explained the purpose of the play, and introduced SCE
representative Tammy Tumbling, director of Philanthropy and Community Investment. She
briefly explained the purpose of the presentation, reminding the children to be sure to share
with their parents what they learned. Tumbling then introduced the actors who would
portray the roles in the production of “It’s A Bug’s Light.” Sparky the Wonder Bug and Adam
the Workaholic Ant then set out to teach the safe use of electric energy. Four points were
emphasized in the bug saga: (1) How electricity is made; (2) The uses of electricity; (3)
Identifying dangerous situations, and (4) Ways to stay safe around electricity, especially
downed power poles. The children were instructed about safety measures both within and
outside the home.
After the presentation when the attempts of the dragon fly to entice bugs to disregard the
safety tips were thwarted, the children received a workbook re-emphasizing the safety tips
and extra ones for the holidays. With outside lawn displays dotting the landscape, it is
important to remember that water and electricity do not mix. Electrical cords should be
protected from moisture, and inside the home the tree stands filled with water should be
closely supervised by adults when re-filling the stands. Light bulbs should only be changed
when the lights are unplugged. The strands of lights plugged into a single receptacle should
not exceed three strands, and the danger of lighted candles on or near the decorations is
definitely a high risk practice.
The children at J.B. Jones School in downtown San Bernardino were excited and eager
to participate. Sparky the Wonder Bug called a sidekick from the audience; Winsorina, a
third grader, displayed no anxiety or timidity when called to assist Sparky.
Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary School was one of two Inland Empire schools chosen to
present the safety message. Other area elementary schools where the concept of using live
performances to reach the children were Emerson Elementary in Compton; Independence
Elementary in South Gate; Palo Verde Union and Heritage in Tulare, and Corona Avenue
Elementary in Bell. The other Inland Empire elementary school was Bon View in Ontario.
“It's a Bug’s Light” was partially funded by a $5,000.00 grant from Edison International.
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Estudiantes aprenden, se carcajean y
salvan a “Sparky”
17 de diciembre, 2012
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Melanie del tercer grado de la escuela Corona en Bell fue la heroína y salvó a “Sparky”, derecha, del “Dragonfly”
para ayudarla a aprender más medidas de seguridad en relación a la electricidad. Foto: Agustín
Durán/Latinocalifornia.com
A través de la obra “Bug’s Light” miles de estudiantes aprenden medidas de seguridad sobre
la electricidad en una forma poco convencional, pero efectiva.
Por Agustín Durán
Al final de la obra “Bug’s light” en la escuela Corona en Bell, la mayoría de los niños que
la presenciaron se rieron a carcajadas, además de sentirse contentos de haber ayudado al
insecto maravilla “Sparky” a ser parte de la brigada de insectos de seguridad para evitar
accidentes relacionados con la electricidad.
Una de las escenas favoritas de los estudiantes fue cuando su compañera de grupo
Melanie del tercer grado ayudó a “Sparky” a hipnotizar a su enemigo “Dragonfly” y lo hizo
sentirse Justin Bieber.
“Ahora, siempre que vea un cable de alta tensión en la calle voy a llamar al 911”, dijo
Melanie, quien también recordó que nunca debe de mezclar la electricidad con el agua,
meter un tenedor a los enchufes eléctricos de la casa o tener un Árbol de Navidad cerca de
una vela encendida.
Durante la obra “Burg’s Light” los estudiantes participaron en forma constante en la historia, al mismo tiempo que
aprendieron medidas de seguridad sobre la electricidad. Foto: Agustín Durán/Latinocalifornia.com
Alex Elliot-Funk que hace el papel de “Dragonfly”, el insecto malo en el escenario, dijo que
uno de los objetivos es que los niños se identifiquen con “Sparky”, heroína de la obra que
tiene que aprender las medidas de seguridad en relación a la electricidad, pero al verse en
peligro, los niños participan y la rescatan.
“Los estudiantes aprenden pensando que están salvando a “Sparky” y están deseosos de
hacerlo” expresó Elliot-Funk. “Es una forma totalmente diferente de aprender al tradicional,
donde un maestro siempre le dice a sus alumnos lo que tienen que hacer”.
La artista Wendi West que interpretó a “Sparky”, dijo que en “Bug’s Light” los mensajes de
seguridad se mencionan repetidamente y en diferentes formas, para que todos los
niños reciban los mensajes en forma auditiva, visual, verbal e interactiva.
“De esta forma todos aprenden y se refuerza el mensaje una y otra vez, pero en diferente
formas para no caer en lo aburrido”, agregó.
El mensaje principal del día fue: Actuar en forma segura cuando de electricidad se trata. Éste mensaje fue repetido
en diferentes formas para asegurarse que todos los niños aprendían la lección. Foto: Agustín
Durán/Latinocalifornia.com
Se espera que durante el mes de diciembre, alrededor de 3,000 estudiantes vean “Bug’s
Light” en diferentes escuelas ubicadas en áreas de bajos recursos de San Bernardino,
Compton, South Gate y Los Ángeles entre otras ciudades.
Matthe Joyce, director de desarrollo del Teatro Nacional para los Niños, institución
encargada de montar la historia en un escenario expresó que además de la obra
teatral, los mensajes se refuerzan con la ayuda de los maestros ya que hay una guía
digital en la página de internet thenationaltheater.com para que junto con los cuadernos
bilingües entregados a los estudiantes, se pueda dar un seguimiento en los salones de
clase.
Los cuadernos están llenos de actividades donde los niños no sólo aprenden, pero pueden
compartir la información con sus padres y así todos en la familia estén más alertas para
disminuir el riesgo de incendios y accidentes.
Los actores no sólo hicieron reír a los alumnos, pero también a los maestros con sus actuaciones. Foto: Agustín
Durán/Latinocalifornia.com
Se estima que cada año alrededor de 260 incendios son provocados en relación a los
Árboles de Navidad y otros 1000 por el descuido con las velas, provocando pérdidas a la
propiedad de unos 35 millones de dólares; además, recientemente en Los Ángeles dos
mujeres adultas fueron electrocutadas al contacto con el agua y unos cables de alta tensión
que se encontraban en el suelo.
Al igual que los estudiantes, los maestros también se rieron y subrayaron la importancia de
ese tipo de obras en los alumnos porque no siempre los niños están conscientes de los
peligros dentro y fuera del hogar. “No creo que los niños vayan a olvidar el mensaje de
hoy”, expresó la profesora Sarah Ramos.
Mientras que la directora de la escuela, Teresa López, estaba sorprendida de la forma en
como los alumnos se involucraban, disfrutaban y aprendían al mismo tiempo.
“Sabemos de lo importante del mensaje y el impacto que causa en los niños y en sus
familias”, expresó la directora, quien expresó que las veces que se han realizado obras de
teatro en la escuela con enfoques similares, los resultados han sido muy efectivos.
Una de las escenas favoritas de los estudiantes fue cuando su compañera de grupo Melanie del tercer grado
ayudó a “Sparky” a hipnotizar a su enemigo “Dragonfly” y lo hizo sentirse Justin Bieber. Agustín
Durán/Latinocalifornia.com
LaCresha Grayson, gerente de comunicación sobre la seguridad de Southern California
Edison, corporación que financio la obra, explicó que cada año la compañía busca la forma
de informar a la gente de los peligros, principalmente en épocas navideñas, temporada en
que más se utiliza este tipo de energía.
“Sabemos que si nos enfocamos en los niños, los padres también aprenderán a través de
sus hijos y de esa forma tendremos familias más seguras cuando de electricidad se trate”,
expresó Grayson.
Entre los temas que se tocaron durante el show de casi media hora fueron: Cómo se hace
la electricidad, su uso, sus peligros y como estar siempre seguros cuando se está
alrededor de la energía eléctrica.
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volume 40 | number 22
Building Better Communities
thursday | december 20 . 2012
Newtown Shootings Push Long Ignored Urban Violence Into The Spotlight
Rev. Dr. Raymond Turner, Pastor Temple Missionary Baptist Church in
San Bernardino said turning to faith in the wake of the tragedy will
help the nation heal.
San Bernardino religious leader calls for
prayer and change
San Bernardino, CA
By Chri s Lev i s ter
Most people would agree that
there are no easy explanations for
the tragedy that unfolded on
Friday, December 13 at the elementary school in Connecticut.
Twenty children died when a heavily armed man invaded Sandy Hooks
elementary school in Newtown,
Connecticut and sprayed staff and
students with bullets.
So when 6-year-old Emily and 7year-old Tava Carvel, crawled into
their parents bed early Saturday
morning and asked, "Why do people shoot kids?" Wesley and Linda
Carvel were speechless but not surprised.
"What do you say to kids who
learned as babies to dodge bullets
and look over their shoulders on
the way to school, " said Ms.
Carvel.
On September 28, 2009 Emily
and her young brother witnessed a
horrific tragedy unfold in their
impoverished, crime infested Los
Angeles neighborhood when 4-
A makeshift memorial near the entrance to the Sandy Hook Elementary School for the victims of a school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut early
Sunday December 16, 2012. Twelve girls, eight boys and six adult women were killed in the shooting on Friday at the Sandy Hook Elementary
School in Newtown.
month-old Andrew Garcia was
gunned down in the middle of a
gang battle as he was being fed in a
parked car.
The gang member who fired six
times with a shotgun, according to
police and family members had a
history of mental 'instability'.
"Emily and Tava heard the gun-
fire. They saw the powerful images
of Andrew's mother holding her
dying baby," recalls Ms. Carvel.
"They heard those unforgettable
wails."
Each year, more than 25,000
children and youth under age 20 are
killed or injured by firearms in the
United States. According to the
David and Lucile
Packard
Foundation "The Future of
Children" Initiative, a majority of
youth gun deaths are homicides.
Suicides account for about onethird of all youth gun deaths. Older
teens, males, African American and
Hispanic youth, and young people
residing in urban areas are at par-
ticularly high risk for gun homicide; white adolescents, males, and
youth living in rural areas are at
highest risk for gun suicide,
according foundation researchers.
Emily and Tava didn't know any
of the children who perished at the
hands of the Sandy Hooks gunman.
See SHOOTING, Page A-4
Inland Schools Called Safe in Wake of Connecticut Shootings
Leaders ponder
additional security
measures
Inland Empire, CA
By Chri s Lev i s ter
Many school districts across
California are reconsidering their
security measures following a
mass shooting at a Connecticut
elementary school on Friday.
At a Rialto charter school beefed
up security measures include a
review of front-office rules for visitors entering the building and
installing a buzz-in system that
lets a receptionist see a person trying to enter the school.
At many local schools, teachers
started their day under gray clouds
and with heaviness in their hearts
for Sandy Hook Elementary where
a gunman killed 12 boys, eight
Several Inland school districts added security on the first day after the deadly Connecticut shootings.
girls and five women on Friday.
Several school leaders prayed for
the families of Sandy Hook victims.
School safety remains a high
priority for schools and districts
throughout
San
Bernardino
County, and "I want to assure parents that our schools remain safe
places for their children, "
Superintendent Gary Thomas said
in a statement Tuesday.
"Our schools and districts have
developed safety plans to prepare
them for circumstances that we
hope they never have to experience. San Bernardino County
schools have strong partnerships
with law enforcement, as well as
community groups, that promotes
a safe climate on our campuses."
At Rialto Unified all district
patrol officers were put on heightened alert, and high visibility,
spokeswoman Syeda Jafri said.
But teachers and school leaders
in San Bernardino and Riverside
County schools sought to make
the return to class as normal as
possible for their students.
"Most of our schools are on winter recess for our traditional
schools. San Bernardino City
Unified spokeswoman Linda
Bardere said.
Friday was the last day of school
before the winter break for many
Southern California school districts, and others were already out
for the month.
"We will be discussing and
reviewing with our staff the emergency precautions we have in
place.
At Victor Elementary School
district counselors were made
available to students who requested
it.
"Parents and students have questions and concerns. We want to
assure them that our schools are a
safe place for their kids.
School Kids Learned About Electrical Safety in Interactive Play
Edison International
Sponsored National
Theater for Children’s
‘A Bug’s Light!’
San Bernardino, CA
With the help of Sparky the
Wonder Bug and Adam the
Workaholic Ant, school kids
learned about electrical safety in an
interactive play.
The National Theater for
Children, partnered with Edison
International to present “A Bug’s
Light!” play at Juanita Blakely
Jones Elementary School.
“This holiday season and
throughout the rest of the year,
Southern California Edison wants
everyone to stay safe,” said Henry
Martinez, SCE’s vice president of
Safety, Security & Compliance.
“These school children learned
about basic electrical safety, which
they can take home and share with
their families.”
Through this live performance
by professional actors, school
kids were educated on how to play
it safe around electricity, specifically how electricity is made, the
uses of electricity, identifying dan-
Wonder Bug teaches children how to play it safe around electricity.
Wonder Bug chooses a helpful volunteer from the audience.
gerous electrical situations and
ways to stay safe around electricity, especially around downed
power lines. The interactive play
taught children about safety both
inside and outside the home.
Following the play, the kids
received a workbook reinforcing
the key safety messages.
The “A Bug’s Light!” interactive
play was partially funded by an
Edison International grant of
$5,000. Recognizing the importance of arts education, the company incorporated arts in its grant
program focusing on science,
technology, engineering and
math.
SCE wants to remind children
and their families to stay safe this
holiday season with a few helpful
safety tips:
•
Water and electricity
don’t mix. Keep electrical cords
away from moisture, particularly
tree stands filled with water.
•
Change bulbs only when
the lights are unplugged.
•
Plug no more than three
strands of lights into each electrical cord or outlet.
•
Never use lighted candles
on or near holiday trees or decorations.
Follow SCE on
Twitter
(www. twitter. com/SCE) and like
SCE
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School Kids Learned About Electrical
Safety in Interactive Play
Thursday, 20 December 2012 05:11
Edison International Sponsored National Theater for Children’s ‘A Bug’s Light!’
With the help of Sparky the Wonder Bug and Adam the Workaholic Ant, school kids learned about
electricalsafety in an interactive play.
The Nat ional Theater for Children, partnered with Edison International to present “A Bug’s Light!” play
at Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary School.
“This hol iday season and throughout the rest of the year, Southern California Edison wants everyone
to stay safe,” said Henry Martinez, SCE’s vice president of Safety, Security & Compliance.
“These school children learned about basic electrical safety, which they can take home and share with
their families.”
Through this live performance by professional actors, school kids were educated on how to play it safe
around electricity, specifically how electricity is made, the uses of electricity, identifying dangerous
electrical si tuations and ways to stay safe around electricity, especially around downed power lines.
The interactive play taught children about safety both inside and outside the home.
Following the play, the kids received a workbook reinforcing the key safety messages.
The “A Bug’s Light!” interactive play was partially funded by an Edison International grant of $5,000.
Recognizing the importance of arts education, the company incorporated arts in its grant
programfocusing on science, technology, engineering and math.
SCE wants to remind children and their families to stay safe this holiday season with a few helpful
safety tips:
• Water and electricity don’t mix. Keep electrical cords away from moisture, particularly tree stands
filled with water.
• Change bulbs only when the lights are unplugged.
• Plug no more than three strands of lights into each electrical cord or outlet.
• Never use lighted candles on or near holiday trees or decorations.
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School Kids to Learn About Electrical Safety in
Interactive Play
Edison International Sponsors National Theater for Children’s ‘A Bug’s
Light!’
Press Release: Edison International – Fri, Nov 30, 2012 6:03 PM EST
ROSEMEAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-With the help of Sparky the Wonder Bug and Adam the Workaholic Ant, school kids in Southern
California will have an opportunity to learn about electrical safety in an interactive play.
The National Theater for Children, in partnership with Edison International, will present “A Bug’s
Light!” play at schools in Compton, South Gate, San Bernardino, Ontario, Tulare and Bell in
December.
“This holiday season and throughout the year, Southern California Edison wants everyone to stay
safe,” said Henry Martinez, SCE’s vice president of Safety, Security & Compliance. “These school
children will be learning about basic electrical safety, which they can take home and share with their
families.”
Through live performances by professional actors, these school kids will be educated on how to play
it safe around electricity, specifically how electricity is made, the uses of electricity, identifying
dangerous electrical situations and ways to stay safe around electricity, especially around down
power lines. The interactive play will take a look at safety both inside and outside the home.
Following the plays, the kids will receive a workbook reinforcing the key safety messages.
The “A Bug’s Light!” interactive play is partially funded by an Edison International grant of $5,000.
Recognizing the importance of arts education, the company has incorporated arts in its grant
program focusing on science, technology, engineering and math.
The play will be presented at several elementary schools in SCE’s service territory. They include Palo
Verde Union and Heritage Elementary in Tulare on Dec. 7; Emerson Elementary School in Compton
and Independence Elementary School in South Gate on Dec. 10; Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary
School in San Bernardino and Bon View Elementary School in Ontario on Dec. 11; and Corona Ave.
Elementary School in Bell on Dec. 13.
During this holiday season, SCE has a few helpful safety tips:

Water and electricity don’t mix. Keep electrical cords away from moisture, particularly tree stands
filled with water.

Change bulbs only when the lights are unplugged.

Plug no more than three strands of lights into each electrical cord or outlet.

Never use lighted candles on or near holiday trees or decorations.
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About Edison International
Edison International (EIX), through its subsidiaries, is a generator and distributor of electric power
and an investor in infrastructure and energy assets, including renewable energy. Headquartered in
Rosemead, Calif., Edison International is the parent company of Southern California Edison, one of
the nation’s largest electric utilities, and Edison Mission Group, a competitive power generation
business.
Contact:
Edison International
Caroline Aoyagi-Stom, (626) 302-2255
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