LA COUNTY SCIENCE FAIR

Some of our middle school students entered the Los Angeles County Science Fair in various divisions. Their Science teacher, Mrs. Lucin Devletyan, accompanied them to the LA Convention Center for a long day that went well into the late hours of Saturday evening. Congratulations to Emma Melkonian (6th Gr.) for Honorable Mention in Physics (Jr. Division); Marine Hovsepian (6th Gr.) and Ani Khachigian (7th Gr.) for Recognition.

Emma Melkonian with Mrs. Lucin Devletyan

Marine Hovsepian with Mrs. Lucin Devletyan

Spring Open House 2014

Parents and guests visited the school campus during Open House on Saturday, March 29th. Guests learned about what Mesrobian has to offer by attending a presentation in the Ter Minasian Computer lab.  They had the opportunity to see demonstrations of Ceramics class, Karate class, Instrumental and Vocal music classes, Robotics lab, and experiments in the Science Lab. Student work was on display in the classrooms for guests to enjoy.

L to R:Parent, Mourad Iskajyan; Holy Cross Church Board member Dr. Dikranian and Mrs. Dikranian;
 Principal Ghoogasian (Class of 1982);
the Honorable Jack Hadjinian, Mayor Pro Tem of Montebello (Class of 1996)

ASB Student Ambassadors giving a tour of the campus

Parent Mrs. Rene Agajanian volunteering her time

Robotics class demonstration

Karate class in action!

Middle School students practicing vocal duet with
Music teacher, Mrs. Anahit Khachigian 

Karate students with Mr. Berj Parseghian

Lara Kizirian and Vicky Hovanisian greeting parents

Enjoying lunch

AYF representative with  summer camp information

Mr. Greg Hosharian and Kindergarten student,
Christopher Baghdikian, playing a duet

Easter Choreg Sale Beginning Tuesday, April 1st

EASTER CHOREG SALE

Fresh, homemade choreg prepared by

Mrs. Ankine Venk (Mesrobian Grandma)

Available for purchase after school beginning 

April 1st

$10 each

Contact Talin Savoian to place large quantity orders

(562) 699-2057

All proceeds to benefit our ECE Dept.

APRIL MENU

 

Homemade Mante Lunch for Our Students

A delicious mante lunch lovingly prepared by some of our parents and staff

PUPIL FREE DAY TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MARCH 28th

The students do not have school tomorrow, Friday, March 28th.

(Staff Development Day)

OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 29th (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

Elementary students should wear their Bulldogs shirts and 6th- 12th students should be in full school uniform.  Instrumental students should bring their instruments (recorders and guitars).

NACHO SALE TOMORROW AFTER SCHOOL !!!

NACHO SALE TOMORROW AFTER SCHOOL

FRIDAY, MARCH 27th

$3

EASTER CHOREG SALE BEGINNING APRIL 1st

EASTER CHOREG SALE BEGINNING APRIL 1st

EASTER CHOREG SALE

Fresh, homemade choreg prepared by

Mrs. Ankine Venk (Mesrobian Grandma)

Available for purchase after school beginning April 1st

$10 each

Contact Talin Savoian to place large quantity orders

(562) 699-2057

All proceeds to benefit our ECE Dept.

See you at Open House this Saturday, March 29th (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

Elementary students should wear their Bulldogs shirts to Open House and 6th - 12th Grade should wear their school uniforms.

ASB SPIRIT DAY ON THURS. & PUPIL FREE DAY ON FRIDAY

It is ASB Spirit Day on Thursday, so students may wear their Bulldogs t-shirts, or PE shirts to show their school spirit. 

No School on Friday, March 28th (Staff Development Day)

As noted on the menu, it is a Pupil Free Day this Friday, March 28th

SEE YOU AT MESROBIAN'S OPEN HOUSE: SATURDAY, MARCH 29th

No School on Friday, March 28th (Staff Development Day)

As noted on the menu, it is a Pupil Free Day this Friday, March 28th

ASBAREZ ARTICLE ABOUT MESROBIAN STUDENT MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN ARMENIA

Mesrobian Student Makes a Difference for Ailing Children in Armenia

Dr. Armen Chalian with wife Maro Chalian and their daughter Sevana

PICO REIVERA, Calif.—Earlier this school year, Mesrobian 7th grader Sevana Chalian travelled to Yerevan, Armenia with her father Dr. Armen Chalian and mother Maro Chalian, both Mesrobian Alumni (class of 1980), to provide voluntary anesthesia services for pediatric reconstructive surgeries along with a seventeen-member delegation from across the United States. The medical team was sponsored by Plasticos Foundation. and only two others beside the Chalians were of Armenian descent.

Over one hundred-twenty children were screened for life-changing surgeries for cleft lips and palates, nose and ear abnormalities, congenitally fused webbed hands and feet, and post burn contractures. Nearly fifty operations were performed. The pediatric patients came from all over, including remote villages, to the capital city of Yerevan where the procedures were performed at the Arabkir Children’s Hospital. These patients came from families in need who may have otherwise never had the opportunity for these operations.

Sevana Chalian observes an operation

Sevana’s duties included checking in each of the patients by taking their pictures, inputing them in the computer, and creating ID cards for each one. That first day Sevana worked for over 10 hours to properly admit all the patients. “We probably violated child labor laws that day “ dad joked, “ but Sevana never got tired or bored.” In fact, Sevana and mom Maro Chalian provided invaluable support because of their fluency in Armenian language and knowledge of Armenian culture. Sevana also helped postoperatively in the recovery room. Later, she and Maro rounded on the patients with the Plasticos pediatricians to make sure that the patients were doing well after surgery, discussing patient progress with the parents while translating for the doctors.

Sevana’s most memorable experience was when she wore surgical attire and watched first hand little Ando’s (age 18 months) operation to have his cleft lip repaired. Sevana loved being able to follow the children from first meeting them preoperatively, then watching their surgery and seeing the amazing positive results. She explained, “ I got attached to some of the children and loved seeing how their burn scars or facial abnormalities could be corrected. I’m sure that it will change their whole life. The babies with clefts were not able to even eat properly prior to their surgeries.” Even though she missed Halloween by being in Armenia, Sevana said “it was worth it.” Maro added that the joy in some of these children was tremendously inspiring. Their smiles and laughter no matter what the circumstances of their life was just amazing. Helping these families heal was very satisfying, “ for me, seeing the desperation in the eyes and faces of these parents turn to hope and relief was the greatest gift I will take away from this experience.”

Sevana with the U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern

The medical delegation was visited by the Unites States Ambassador John A. Heffern in a media event that wascaptured on Armenian Television.

Plasticos Foundation, based in Orange County, brought along over six-hundred pounds of medical supplies obtained or purchased through private donations. The Plasticos volunteer nurses and doctors of different nationalities and backgrounds liked the experience and appreciated Armenian hospitality. On the days off, they managed to visit Tsitzernakabert, the Genocide Museum, Khor Virap, and Lake Sevan, too.

Sevana doing her Mesrobian school homework in between surgeries

In addition to providing much needed care to those less fortunate, the medical mission included teaching and supervision of young physicians in training in an effort to affect change in the healthcare delivery system in Armenia. Dr. Chalian commented “this mission was different because there was substantial teaching and professional interaction. In some ways, their doctors are the true heroes because they provide excellent care without the technology and medications we have here in the United States.”

Overall, despite the long hours, including a couple of twelve hour days, Dr. Chalian said he never felt tired because he was energized by the children and the talented team of doctors from all over the United States including New York and Yale University in Connecticut. His most memorable patient was 15 month old Tatevik whose hand and fingers were burned accidentally and transformed into a contracted ball of flesh. After enduring a lengthy surgery which involved a full thickness skin graft and wire splinting of all five digits, she has regained an open hand with expected return of moderate functionality before she is old enough to fully realize what she had lost.

“Since returning home, many have commended us on helping others but really I think the children and the experience helped us more,” Dr. Chalian said. “I am glad my family was able to come along and be of great help to the medical team. I hope to return again soon.”

Sevana helps check in patients

FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES.... MESROBIAN STYLE !

A WONDERFUL, SUCCESSFUL PFC FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

KAHAM CLOSING CEREMONIES TOMORROW, SUNDAY, MARCH 23rd!!!

See you at the Kaham Closing Ceremonies tomorrow, Sunday, March 23rd !

KAHAM CLOSING CEREMONIES

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Birmingham High School

17000 Haynes St., Van Nuys, CA 91406

Athletes must be there by 3:30 p.m.

Athletes must wear their gray Bulldogs shirts with their PE shorts.

Parents, wear your Bulldogs shirts to show your Mesrobian spirit!
Meeting place for athletes and coaches is near the main gym, by the concession stands.

Principal David Ghoogasian has been asked to speak at the ceremonies on behalf of all the Armenian school principals.

See you there!

SEE YOU AT THE KAHAM CLOSING CEREMONIES ON SUNDAY!!

See you at the Kaham Closing Ceremonies on Sunday, March 23rd !

KAHAM CLOSING CEREMONIES

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Birmingham High School

17000 Haynes St., Van Nuys, CA 91406

Athletes must be there by 3:30 p.m.

Athletes must wear their gray Bulldogs shirts with their PE shorts.

Parents, wear your Bulldogs shirts to show your Mesrobian spirit!
Meeting place for athletes and coaches is near the main gym, by the concession stands.

We encourage all parents and family members sit in the same area in the stands so we can cheer on our athletes together.

Principal David Ghoogasian has been asked to speak at the ceremonies on behalf of all the Armenian school principals.

See you there!

MESROBIAN OPEN HOUSE: SAT., MARCH 29th

FREE DRESS TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MARCH 21st

Free Dress tomorrow for the entire school. 

Another Successful Parent Education Evening

March 19, 2014 - Multiple Intelligences was the topic in March for Mesrobian's monthly Parent Education Workshop series. The Ter-Minasian Computer Lab was graced with current and future Mesrobian parents, teachers, alumni, and members of the faculty of the ARS Nairy Chapter Pre-School and Saturday School, who came to listen to Principal David Ghoogasian speak about how the theory of Multiple Intelligences can be used to help children learn.  Primarily targeting parents of children in Early Childhood Education, the interactive workshop was informative, practical, and fun. 

EASTER CHOREG SALE BEGINNING APRIL 1st

EASTER CHOREG SALE

Fresh, homemade choreg prepared by

Mrs. Ankine Venk (Mesrobian Grandma)

Available for purchase after school beginning April 1st

$10 each

Contact Talin Savoian to place large quantity orders

(562) 699-2057

All proceeds to benefit our ECE Dept.

BUY YOUR MOVIE NIGHT PRESALE TICKETS!!

Mesrobian Parent Faculty Club presents

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Friday, March 21st at 6:30 p.m.
Unlimited burgers, hot dogs, chili, 
soda & water
Pre-sale tickets: $12
Tickets at the door: $15

Bring your chairs and blankets