Alex 2016

Alex's sixth grade photo.

Alex's Sixth Grade Photo

Alex's first official Middle School photo for the school year 2015–2016.  Like me, he is congenitally unable to smile naturally on command.

Award for Alex

Alex at the student awards ceremony at Lark Ellen Elementary School on March 28, 2014, where he received an "Outstanding Lion" award.

Alex's Awards Ceremony December 2013

Alex at his academic awards ceremony at Lark Ellen Elementary School, December 19, 2013.

Linda, Crossing Guard of the Year

For being selected "Crossing Guard of the Year," our Lark Ellen Elementary School crossing guard, Linda, was honored at a luncheon on May 16, 2013, and given a certificate and several gifts including a new cap and pin for excellence (below).

Crossing Guard of the Year!

Our crossing guard at Lark Ellen Elementary School in Covina was named "Crossing Guard of the Year."  Congratulations, Linda!

Lark Ellen School Crossing Guard

Linda, the crossing guard at Lark Ellen Elementary School in Covina, has been doing an outstanding job all year.

Alex waiting with his class for the awards ceremony to begin, Lark Ellen Elementary School, 15 March 2013.

Alex and Friends at the Awards Assembly

Lark Ellen Elementary School (Covina, CA) Awards Assembly 20 December 2012 . . . winners all!

Lark Ellen Elementary School Academic Awards 2012

Alex's Class Photo

Third Grade, Lark Ellen Elementary School, Covina, CA, 2012–2013.

Valerie the Crossing Guard

Valerie, the crossing guard at Lark Ellen Elementary School, ready to spring into action.

Each day she greets everyone with a hearty smile and a cheerie "Good morning!" as she makes sure that students get to school safely.

Christina's Senior Scholar award from the district board of education

Covina-Valley Unified School District Senior Academic Awards 2011

Seated: Dr. Catherine J. Nichols, District Superintendent
Standing: Northview High School seniors Christina Alvarez, Leon Wong, and Tien Kieu; Principal Mark Sims

Northview High School Winter Formal 2011

Christina and Julian, February 5, 2011

Thank You, Mr. School Crossing Guard

Rain or shine, sick or well . . .

our unnamed crossing guard helps the kids get to Lark Ellen Elementary School safely. Thank you, Mr. Crossing Guard!

Lark Ellen School, Day 11

Armed only with a can of Diet Coke, Ms. Liegler, first grade teacher at Lark Ellen Elementary School in Covina, CA, directs traffic exiting the school's parking lot.


The bell having sounded ending her traffic directing duties, Ms. Liegler now greets her first grade students as another school day begins.

Renaissance Assembly

Lark Ellen Elementary School, June 17, 2010

Alex and Fabian on the Last Day of School

Lark Ellen Elementary School, Covina, CA, June 17, 2010

Fabian and Alex

Before school at Lark Ellen Elementary School, Covina, CA,
Friday, March 5, 2010.