IN THE NEWS: In response to Governor Brown's Drought State of Emergency Proclamation, the State Water Resources Control Board has awarded the San Diego Unified School District, in partnership with Groundwork San Diego-Chollas Creek, a grant totaling $1.2 million for use in storm water retention/reuse and water conservation best management practices at three area schools along Chollas Creek: Millennial Tech Middle School, Gompers Preparatory Academy and Horton Elementary. The grant will not only bring water quality and water conservation education to hundreds of students at the three schools, but will also provide for the development of career pathways to Science/Technology/Engineering/Math (STEM) conservation technology fields. Watch more at NBC 7 San Diego.
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Thursday, July 16, 2015
Three schools awarded grant to help with storm water collection
IN THE NEWS: In response to Governor Brown's Drought State of Emergency Proclamation, the State Water Resources Control Board has awarded the San Diego Unified School District, in partnership with Groundwork San Diego-Chollas Creek, a grant totaling $1.2 million for use in storm water retention/reuse and water conservation best management practices at three area schools along Chollas Creek: Millennial Tech Middle School, Gompers Preparatory Academy and Horton Elementary. The grant will not only bring water quality and water conservation education to hundreds of students at the three schools, but will also provide for the development of career pathways to Science/Technology/Engineering/Math (STEM) conservation technology fields. Watch more at NBC 7 San Diego.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Loma Portal Elementary receives grant from Barona Band of Mission Indians
Loma Portal Elementary was recently awarded a $5,000 Education Grant by the Barona Band of Mission Indians.
The Education Grant will be used to purchase new books for the school’s
library. Each book will have a special bookplate honoring the Barona
Tribe for this generous grant award.
"We are thrilled to fulfill the wishes of so many students by being able to supply the library with new series and books,” said librarian Mindy Fenska. “There are books for students at all reading levels.”
State Senator Marty Block sponsored Loma Portal Elementary and was on campus for the check presentation along with Barona Councilwoman Beth Glasco.
Heather Nelson, grant writer for Loma Portal, reached out to Senator Marty Block, who wrote a letter of support for the school in order to be considered and chosen for this grant.
For more news on Loma Portal Elementary School, please visit their website.
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| Beth Glasco, Heather Nelson, Mindy Fenska, State Senator Marty Block and Principal Rebecca Penh |
"We are thrilled to fulfill the wishes of so many students by being able to supply the library with new series and books,” said librarian Mindy Fenska. “There are books for students at all reading levels.”
State Senator Marty Block sponsored Loma Portal Elementary and was on campus for the check presentation along with Barona Councilwoman Beth Glasco.
Heather Nelson, grant writer for Loma Portal, reached out to Senator Marty Block, who wrote a letter of support for the school in order to be considered and chosen for this grant.
For more news on Loma Portal Elementary School, please visit their website.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
U.S. Dept. of Defense approves $34M grant to modernize two district schools
On July 16, the
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) approved a grant for more than $34 million to
provide needed facility improvements at Hancock and Miller elementary schools
in the Tierrasanta community. This DOD grant will be combined with approximately
$8.6 million in existing Proposition Z bond funds for a total construction
budget of nearly $43 million to perform repair, renovation and replacement work
at the two schools. This federal funding allows the district to replace more than 20 aging, portable classrooms with state-of-the-art permanent classrooms to achieve a more functional learning environment at Hancock and Miller. This will have a significant, positive impact, and supports the initiative to provide quality neighborhood schools.
"San Diego Unified's Vision 2020 calls for quality schools in every neighborhood," said Superintendent Cindy Marten. "This generous grant from the Department of Defense will help ensure that the students at Miller and Hancock elementary schools receive a world-class education in a state-of-the art learning environment."
"This is another example of how kids benefit when we collaborate with our community partners," added Kevin Beiser, president of the Board of Education. "We are pleased to work with the DOD and are grateful to receive this grant. We have a proud military tradition in San Diego, and we are glad to have the opportunity to give back to our service men and women by providing their children with the best possible learning environments."
Construction at Hancock and Miller is scheduled to start in spring 2016 and is estimated to be complete in late 2018. The schools will remain open while construction is underway. Construction phasing and other strategies will be employed to minimize disruptions to the teaching and learning environment.
Planned site improvements in the whole site modernizations will include:
- Renovation of existing open classrooms
- Replace aging portables with single-story permanent classrooms
- Replace and enhance campus security, as well as fire and emergency safety systems
- Renovate and enhance existing heating ventilation and air conditioning systems
- Replace aging electrical systems and upgrade technology network infrastructure to support the i21 Interactive 21st Century Classroom Technology Initiative
- Repair and replace sidewalks including accessible ramps and stairs
- Renovate and upgrade food services areas
Related links:
DOD News Release: http://www.defense.gov/Releases/Release.aspx?ReleaseID=16831
Hancock ES project info (scroll down to "Project Schedules"): https://fpcprojects.sandi.net/Pages/Reports.aspx?SchoolName=9136
Miller ES project info (scroll down to "Project Schedules"): https://fpcprojects.sandi.net/Pages/Reports.aspx?SchoolName=9206
Monday, June 9, 2014
Wangenheim Middle School welcomes, thanks Chargers for weight room
A grant from Chargers Champions program has brought new fitness options to Wangenheim Middle School in Mira Mesa.
Defensive tackle Corey Liuget, A.G. Spanos, Chargers Executive Vice President, Principal Dr. Matt Fallon were on hand for dedication of the facility, funded by a $40,000 grant from the program. Watch video»
"What the Chargers have done is invaluable," Principal Fallon said at the dedication event. "Besides the monetary donation, which is incredible, it demonstrates to the kids the importance of community and helping one another.”
Spanos, grandson of family patriarch Alex Spanos, said his grandfather began the Chargers Champions program as a way to give back to the community.
“This is a special initiative because it was started by my grandfather to help our schools,” said A.G. Spanos. “With budget cuts in the state, usually some of the first programs to get cut are the athletic programs. It is very important for students to create proper habits to stay fit and active for their lives. Therefore, our organization and my family feel it is important to help make up for that shortfall and create a better quality of life for the young people of San Diego.”
Fallon said the weight room will make Wangenheim a healthier place.
“We put the grant in taking a shot in the dark and this has been thrilling,” he said. “We’ve always wanted a fitness room but have never been able to afford or put it together even though we knew it was very important for the quality of our physical fitness program. When we were named it was really wonderful."
Defensive tackle Corey Liuget, A.G. Spanos, Chargers Executive Vice President, Principal Dr. Matt Fallon were on hand for dedication of the facility, funded by a $40,000 grant from the program. Watch video»
"What the Chargers have done is invaluable," Principal Fallon said at the dedication event. "Besides the monetary donation, which is incredible, it demonstrates to the kids the importance of community and helping one another.”
Spanos, grandson of family patriarch Alex Spanos, said his grandfather began the Chargers Champions program as a way to give back to the community.
“This is a special initiative because it was started by my grandfather to help our schools,” said A.G. Spanos. “With budget cuts in the state, usually some of the first programs to get cut are the athletic programs. It is very important for students to create proper habits to stay fit and active for their lives. Therefore, our organization and my family feel it is important to help make up for that shortfall and create a better quality of life for the young people of San Diego.”
Fallon said the weight room will make Wangenheim a healthier place.
“We put the grant in taking a shot in the dark and this has been thrilling,” he said. “We’ve always wanted a fitness room but have never been able to afford or put it together even though we knew it was very important for the quality of our physical fitness program. When we were named it was really wonderful."
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
De Portola Middle School gets $5,000 grant from Barona Foundation
De Portola Middle School has received a $5,000 grant from the Barona
Education Grant Program to expand the school's robotics program.
More than 70 students are involved in the program, where they learn to build the machines and use computers to program them.
Principal Ryan Brock accepted the grant at a ceremony on campus. The grant application received the endorsement of Assemblyman Brian Maienschein (R-San Diego), who attended the award ceremony. Also attending were Beth Glasco and Bonnie LaChappa from the Barona Band of Mission Indians.
The Barona Education Grant Program funds materials that promote academic improvement, and will benefit current and future students, including books and computers.
The Barona Band of Mission Indians is proud to help make a difference for schools throughout California. Through the endorsement of locally-elected state representatives, schools receive Barona educational funding to purchase much-needed supplies and materials such as books and computers.
De Portola Middle School serves families in the Tierrasanta Murphy Canyon neighborhoods. Campus is centered around a stage used for student activities during lunch. De Portola's educational focus is to prepare students for continued success with rigorous secondary curriculum meeting California State Standards. We are proud to be designated a California Distinguished School and a Taking Center Stage School to Watch.
For more information, contact Princpal Ryan Brock at (858) 496-8080.
More than 70 students are involved in the program, where they learn to build the machines and use computers to program them.Principal Ryan Brock accepted the grant at a ceremony on campus. The grant application received the endorsement of Assemblyman Brian Maienschein (R-San Diego), who attended the award ceremony. Also attending were Beth Glasco and Bonnie LaChappa from the Barona Band of Mission Indians.
The Barona Education Grant Program funds materials that promote academic improvement, and will benefit current and future students, including books and computers.
The Barona Band of Mission Indians is proud to help make a difference for schools throughout California. Through the endorsement of locally-elected state representatives, schools receive Barona educational funding to purchase much-needed supplies and materials such as books and computers.
De Portola Middle School serves families in the Tierrasanta Murphy Canyon neighborhoods. Campus is centered around a stage used for student activities during lunch. De Portola's educational focus is to prepare students for continued success with rigorous secondary curriculum meeting California State Standards. We are proud to be designated a California Distinguished School and a Taking Center Stage School to Watch.
For more information, contact Princpal Ryan Brock at (858) 496-8080.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Backpacks of food for families at Juarez Elementary
More than 200 families at Juarez Elementary School in Serra Mesa will receive backpacks of food every Friday thanks to the Blessings in a Backpack program and the Walmart Foundation.“Through Walmart’s support, we are able to help hundreds of local students receive access to the food they need to stay healthy and strong and help them stay focused at school,” said Isaac Santillan, guidance assistant at Juarez Elementary. “We appreciate Walmart’s commitment to serving local families and helping them live better.”
A $25,000 grant awarded to Blessings in a Backpack by the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program is making it possible for 250 families at Juarez to receive the backpacks.
The grant was presented to Blessings in a Backpack during a check presentation ceremony held recently at Juarez Elementary. During the ceremony, San Diego City Councilmember Lorie Zapf joined Principal Marceline Marques to commend Walmart for its support of the program.
“Walmart continues to demonstrate its commitment to San Diego’s families through its generous philanthropic efforts and this grant is no different,” said Councilmember Zapf. “These funds will benefit students at Juarez Elementary in the most tangible of ways – by providing food to ensure they are well fed and nourished.”
The contribution to Blessings in a Backpack was made possible through the Walmart Foundation’s California State Giving Program. Through this program, the Walmart Foundation supports organizations that create opportunities so people can live better.
Blessings in a Backpack currently supports 60,000 students at 541 schools in 42 states around the country. Through its Feeding the Future program, the organization provides a backpack full of food each Friday to students at participating schools who are fed during the week by the federal Free and Reduced Price Meal program.
San Diego Walmart Neighborhood Market Store Manager Luciano Villela presented the grant on behalf of Walmart and spoke about the company’s commitment to ending hunger in America.
“We are proud to support the efforts of Blessings in a Backpack and to help the organization achieve our shared goal of helping communities throughout California live better,” said Kim Sentovich, Walmart senior vice president for the Pacific Division. “Walmart strongly believes in giving back locally, and we look forward to watching this great organization continue its work and find new ways to positively impact lives.”
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Walker Elementary gets $1,000 grant to support Read Across America
Walker Elementary School in Mira Mesa has been awarded a $1,000 Read
Across America 2014 Event Grant from the National Education Association
(NEA) and Renaissance Dental.
The funds will be used to support the Read Across America activities, including the purchase of new books for the school library, as well as funding a student VIP luncheon, t-shirts and Dr. Seuss-themed bookmarks, pencils and other items.
The Read-a-Thon ran Jan. 27 to Feb. 7, part of Walker’s Read Across America activities. Students at each grade level who read “above and beyond their reading goals” are selected as Student VIPs. On Feb. 26, several community leaders and children’s book authors are visiting classrooms to read books and to talk about how their careers involve literacy. Walker Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) volunteers are helping with many of the month-long activities. The school’s Author, Illustrators, and Journalists (AIJ) Academy students are creating a “Read Across America” newsletter and simulated newscast.
Other activities include a Barnes and Noble Booksellers Family Night Fundraiser filled with fun activities and includes book signings with children’s book authors Salina Yoon, Randy Morrison, Shannon Messenger, Cindy Jenson-Elliott, and Henry Herz. Walker’s Student Council has organized a week-long of fun events at the end of February.
"We are extending our school’s participation in The Great Kindness Challenge by having families donate a pie-throwing ticket for students who are unable to afford a ticket," said Principal Rochelle Dawes. "On March 3, the official Read Across America day, we have a school assembly with “Literature Comes to Life” which includes our students and staff."
The Read Across America Committee consists of PTO (Brandi Scholte, Lauree Gammon, and other parent volunteers) and Walker Teachers Grace Nall, Karen Harris, Michel Cazary, Dar Cooper, Sharon Laws, and staff. Walker Elementary School thanks the NEA, Renaissance Dental, CTA, SDEA, Walker PTO, Barnes and Noble, Mission Federal Credit Union, community restaurant businesses, leaders, and partners for their support and encouragement in the celebration of Dr. Seuss’ Birthday and the love of literacy.
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The funds will be used to support the Read Across America activities, including the purchase of new books for the school library, as well as funding a student VIP luncheon, t-shirts and Dr. Seuss-themed bookmarks, pencils and other items.
The Read-a-Thon ran Jan. 27 to Feb. 7, part of Walker’s Read Across America activities. Students at each grade level who read “above and beyond their reading goals” are selected as Student VIPs. On Feb. 26, several community leaders and children’s book authors are visiting classrooms to read books and to talk about how their careers involve literacy. Walker Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) volunteers are helping with many of the month-long activities. The school’s Author, Illustrators, and Journalists (AIJ) Academy students are creating a “Read Across America” newsletter and simulated newscast.
Other activities include a Barnes and Noble Booksellers Family Night Fundraiser filled with fun activities and includes book signings with children’s book authors Salina Yoon, Randy Morrison, Shannon Messenger, Cindy Jenson-Elliott, and Henry Herz. Walker’s Student Council has organized a week-long of fun events at the end of February.
"We are extending our school’s participation in The Great Kindness Challenge by having families donate a pie-throwing ticket for students who are unable to afford a ticket," said Principal Rochelle Dawes. "On March 3, the official Read Across America day, we have a school assembly with “Literature Comes to Life” which includes our students and staff."
The Read Across America Committee consists of PTO (Brandi Scholte, Lauree Gammon, and other parent volunteers) and Walker Teachers Grace Nall, Karen Harris, Michel Cazary, Dar Cooper, Sharon Laws, and staff. Walker Elementary School thanks the NEA, Renaissance Dental, CTA, SDEA, Walker PTO, Barnes and Noble, Mission Federal Credit Union, community restaurant businesses, leaders, and partners for their support and encouragement in the celebration of Dr. Seuss’ Birthday and the love of literacy.
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Classroom becomes coffee house for poetry reading
If a Carson Elementary School student comes up to you and says "I'm
from..." and then waxes poetic, don't be concerned. It's part of an
innovative program at the Linda Vista neighborhood campus. 
The result of a grant from CoTA, Collaborations: Teachers and Artists, students have been learning about poetry writing through an intensive study of the elements that drive meaning writing. The school received a three-year grant and was named a Beacon School by CoTA.
"Carson is in its second year of a three year grant funded program that positively impacts every student at our site," said Principal Joe Frescatore. "CoTA's methodology establishes a meaningful connection between the students and the material to be learned resulting in deeper comprehension and heightened critical thinking skills, a priority of the Common Core State Standards."
One of the classrooms, Ms. Lynn's grade 5, was transformed into a coffee shop setting for the culminating poetry reading project. Every student wrote and individually presented a poem from the perspective of "I'm From."
The result of a grant from CoTA, Collaborations: Teachers and Artists, students have been learning about poetry writing through an intensive study of the elements that drive meaning writing. The school received a three-year grant and was named a Beacon School by CoTA.
"Carson is in its second year of a three year grant funded program that positively impacts every student at our site," said Principal Joe Frescatore. "CoTA's methodology establishes a meaningful connection between the students and the material to be learned resulting in deeper comprehension and heightened critical thinking skills, a priority of the Common Core State Standards."
One of the classrooms, Ms. Lynn's grade 5, was transformed into a coffee shop setting for the culminating poetry reading project. Every student wrote and individually presented a poem from the perspective of "I'm From."
In other news from
the campus, student Daniel Ruiz has been invited to speak at the
California School Library Association conference this February. Daniel
will be introducing Mo Willems, the winner of this year's California
Young Reader Medal for primary books for his book We Are In a Book.
Daniel's speech will take place on Saturday, February 8 during a dinner
cruise from the Bahia Hotel.
For more information on the school, contact Frescatore at (858) 397-6900.
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Cabrillo Elementary receives $5,000 Barona Education Foundation grant
Cabrillo Elementary School has received a $5,000 grant from the Barona
Education Foundation. The funds will be used to support Cabrillo
teachers and students through the use of current professional readings
and research, updated classroom library books, guided reading sets, and
high interest/low readability texts.
In
addition, the grant will help in the purchase of materials that will
support students at their levels of need, each classroom will house
several examples of mentor texts as well as books students can get their
hands on and read.
These books will not only promote literacy and reading comprehension, but also transition into students' writing, which is a school-wide focus for the 2013-2014 school year.
Since 2006, Barona has awarded more than $1.5 million to more than 300 schools statewide through its grant program, which is the first of its kind in California created and administered by a Tribal Government. The goal of the Barona Education Grant program is to create strong educational opportunities for the children of California building upon the success of the Barona Indian Charter School, which operates under a continuous improvement model.
Schools throughout California can apply for educational grants from Barona to purchase much-needed supplies and materials that promote academic improvement.Each grant awarded by the Barona Education Grant Program is $5,000.Applications can be downloaded at http://barona-nsn.gov/education .
In
addition, the grant will help in the purchase of materials that will
support students at their levels of need, each classroom will house
several examples of mentor texts as well as books students can get their
hands on and read. These books will not only promote literacy and reading comprehension, but also transition into students' writing, which is a school-wide focus for the 2013-2014 school year.
Since 2006, Barona has awarded more than $1.5 million to more than 300 schools statewide through its grant program, which is the first of its kind in California created and administered by a Tribal Government. The goal of the Barona Education Grant program is to create strong educational opportunities for the children of California building upon the success of the Barona Indian Charter School, which operates under a continuous improvement model.
Schools throughout California can apply for educational grants from Barona to purchase much-needed supplies and materials that promote academic improvement.Each grant awarded by the Barona Education Grant Program is $5,000.Applications can be downloaded at http://barona-nsn.gov/education .
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Kumeyaay Elementary gets grant from Jimmie Johnson Foundation, Lowe's Toolbox for Education
NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson's foundation has awarded Kumeyaay
Elementary School in Tierrasanta a $45,799 to create an outdoor science
classroom that will include a native plant habitat and a weather
station.
The
2013 Jimmie Johnson Foundation/Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Champions
Grants were awarded to schools in Chandra and Jimmie Johnson’s
respective hometowns of Muskogee, Okla., El Cajon, Calif., and where
they currently reside in Charlotte, N.C., and totaled $470,000.
The funded projects for 2013 range from resurfacing and rubberizing a track to outdoor learning centers. Several schools also received technology grants to purchase new computers.
"It builds a better tomorrow,” said Daniel Wheeler, a sixth-grade student from KIPP Charlotte, a 2012 grant recipient. “It means a lot because Mr. Johnson chose [to help] this school and not only has it taken an effect on our grades, but it has taken an effect on our hearts, too."
“When you hear from students like Daniel you realize how much the kids we support really appreciate the opportunity to learn,” said Johnson, who is currently atop the standings in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship.
“The fact that the Jimmie Johnson Foundation and the Lowe’s Toolbox for Education program can come together to impact the learning experience for these kids is very gratifying.”
More than $3.1 million has been contributed over the past four years through the Champions Grant program.
“Lowe’s is honored to continue to partner with Jimmie and Chandra Johnson to support the needs of local students and schools across the country,” said Joan Higginbotham, Lowe’s director of community relations. “These grants will help enhance critical educational opportunities and build a stronger foundation for thousands of children.”
To see a detailed list of the 2013 Champions Grant projects, please visit www.jimmiejohnsonfoundation.org.
The
2013 Jimmie Johnson Foundation/Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Champions
Grants were awarded to schools in Chandra and Jimmie Johnson’s
respective hometowns of Muskogee, Okla., El Cajon, Calif., and where
they currently reside in Charlotte, N.C., and totaled $470,000.The funded projects for 2013 range from resurfacing and rubberizing a track to outdoor learning centers. Several schools also received technology grants to purchase new computers.
"It builds a better tomorrow,” said Daniel Wheeler, a sixth-grade student from KIPP Charlotte, a 2012 grant recipient. “It means a lot because Mr. Johnson chose [to help] this school and not only has it taken an effect on our grades, but it has taken an effect on our hearts, too."
“When you hear from students like Daniel you realize how much the kids we support really appreciate the opportunity to learn,” said Johnson, who is currently atop the standings in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship.
“The fact that the Jimmie Johnson Foundation and the Lowe’s Toolbox for Education program can come together to impact the learning experience for these kids is very gratifying.”
More than $3.1 million has been contributed over the past four years through the Champions Grant program.
“Lowe’s is honored to continue to partner with Jimmie and Chandra Johnson to support the needs of local students and schools across the country,” said Joan Higginbotham, Lowe’s director of community relations. “These grants will help enhance critical educational opportunities and build a stronger foundation for thousands of children.”
To see a detailed list of the 2013 Champions Grant projects, please visit www.jimmiejohnsonfoundation.org.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Chargers give Mission Bay High weight room a lift
Mission Bay High School and the San Diego Chargers jointly cut the
ceremonial ribbon Tuesday and opened the school’s new $75,000 weight
room, the 16th Chargers Champions weight room in San Diego County. The
weight room was built with a grant awarded in 2012 by Chargers
Champions, a program of the San Diego Chargers.
Since
the inception of the Chargers Champions program in 2000, the Spanos
family has donated more than $4.5 million to San Diego’s schools and
students. The program provides greater financial support for San
Diego-area schools than any other private company in San Diego County.
Including the 2013 round of grants, Chargers Champions has provided
funds to 100 local schools.
“It’s no secret that juvenile obesity is a major problem in our nation right now,” A.G. Spanos, Chargers executive vice president and chief executive officer said. “We want kids to receive access to the best nutrition and fitness programs available, but schools can’t do it alone. They need support from the business community and we’re proud to be able to do our part through the Chargers Champions program.”
Chargers Champions makes a strong commitment to improving physical fitness in San Diego County schools by providing grants for new facilities and equipment.
“The Chargers made it possible to transform our weight room into a place that benefits all of our students and has become a source of pride for our school community,” Jorge Palacios, Athletic Director at Mission Bay High School said. “What was once an outdated, unused area has been turned into one of the centerpieces of our school and a resource our students use to develop a passion for lifelong fitness. I'd like to thank the Chargers and the Spanos family for their support of Mission Bay High School.”
This year, six San Diego-area schools received grants to improve physical fitness, athletic or nutrition programs. Project unveilings are expected to begin in 2014.
Funds allocated to Chargers Champions are administered through the Chargers Community Foundation, the San Diego Chargers’ charitable foundation. The Foundation was established in 1995 by Dean and Alex Spanos to “help” San Diego build on its strengths by supporting individuals, activities and organizations that work to make the city a better place to live.
Since
the inception of the Chargers Champions program in 2000, the Spanos
family has donated more than $4.5 million to San Diego’s schools and
students. The program provides greater financial support for San
Diego-area schools than any other private company in San Diego County.
Including the 2013 round of grants, Chargers Champions has provided
funds to 100 local schools.“It’s no secret that juvenile obesity is a major problem in our nation right now,” A.G. Spanos, Chargers executive vice president and chief executive officer said. “We want kids to receive access to the best nutrition and fitness programs available, but schools can’t do it alone. They need support from the business community and we’re proud to be able to do our part through the Chargers Champions program.”
Chargers Champions makes a strong commitment to improving physical fitness in San Diego County schools by providing grants for new facilities and equipment.
“The Chargers made it possible to transform our weight room into a place that benefits all of our students and has become a source of pride for our school community,” Jorge Palacios, Athletic Director at Mission Bay High School said. “What was once an outdated, unused area has been turned into one of the centerpieces of our school and a resource our students use to develop a passion for lifelong fitness. I'd like to thank the Chargers and the Spanos family for their support of Mission Bay High School.”
This year, six San Diego-area schools received grants to improve physical fitness, athletic or nutrition programs. Project unveilings are expected to begin in 2014.
Funds allocated to Chargers Champions are administered through the Chargers Community Foundation, the San Diego Chargers’ charitable foundation. The Foundation was established in 1995 by Dean and Alex Spanos to “help” San Diego build on its strengths by supporting individuals, activities and organizations that work to make the city a better place to live.
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Sunday, September 22, 2013
Chargers Champions grants go to four San Diego Unified schools
Clairemont High, Muir K-12, Wangenheim Middle and Nye Elementary
schools have received grants from the Chargers Champions School Grant
Program.
Chargers
Champions makes a strong commitment to San Diego County schools by
providing grants for much-needed physical fitness, nutrition and
athletic programs. Selected high schools are eligible to receive grants
of up to $75,000; middle schools up to $40,000; and elementary schools
up to $30,000.
“Schools throughout California need our support,” Chargers President Dean Spanos said. “The main goal of our program is to provide students in San Diego with the necessary means to living a healthy lifestyle through physical fitness.”
Clairemont High School received $75,000 for a new weight room and sand volleyball court. John Muir K-12 School received $45,000 for fencing equipment and an archery center. Wangenheim Middle School was granted $40,000 for an indoor fitness center. Nye Elementary School received $30,000 for its Peaceful Playground Program.
"We have great schools and hardworking administrators that look for every opportunity to improve academics, facilities and activities for students," said Bruce Ward, San Diego Unified's Director of Athletics.
Chargers Champions consistently provides more support for schools than any other private company in the county. In 13 years, 95 schools have received funding for projects ranging from outdoor fitness trails, weight rooms, running tracks or fitness equipment.
Funds allocated to Chargers Champions are administered through the Chargers Community Foundation, the San Diego Chargers’ charitable foundation. The Foundation was established in 1995 by Dean and Alex Spanos to “help” San Diego build on its strengths by supporting individuals, activities and organizations that work to make the city a better place to live.
Over the years, many schools have received grants through the Chargers Champions program. In 2012, Mission Bay High, and Ross Elementary received grants.
For more information, see the Chargers Champions website.
Chargers
Champions makes a strong commitment to San Diego County schools by
providing grants for much-needed physical fitness, nutrition and
athletic programs. Selected high schools are eligible to receive grants
of up to $75,000; middle schools up to $40,000; and elementary schools
up to $30,000.“Schools throughout California need our support,” Chargers President Dean Spanos said. “The main goal of our program is to provide students in San Diego with the necessary means to living a healthy lifestyle through physical fitness.”
Clairemont High School received $75,000 for a new weight room and sand volleyball court. John Muir K-12 School received $45,000 for fencing equipment and an archery center. Wangenheim Middle School was granted $40,000 for an indoor fitness center. Nye Elementary School received $30,000 for its Peaceful Playground Program.
"We have great schools and hardworking administrators that look for every opportunity to improve academics, facilities and activities for students," said Bruce Ward, San Diego Unified's Director of Athletics.
Chargers Champions consistently provides more support for schools than any other private company in the county. In 13 years, 95 schools have received funding for projects ranging from outdoor fitness trails, weight rooms, running tracks or fitness equipment.
Funds allocated to Chargers Champions are administered through the Chargers Community Foundation, the San Diego Chargers’ charitable foundation. The Foundation was established in 1995 by Dean and Alex Spanos to “help” San Diego build on its strengths by supporting individuals, activities and organizations that work to make the city a better place to live.
Over the years, many schools have received grants through the Chargers Champions program. In 2012, Mission Bay High, and Ross Elementary received grants.
For more information, see the Chargers Champions website.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
At Holmes Elementary, pink principal is reward for jogging to $16,500
Just what was Holmes Elementary School Principal Jonathan Saipe doing
recently when he rode around the school on a pink bicycle wearing a
pink tutu?
He
was honoring his challenge to the students and Holmes community to
raise $10,000 in the Spring Donation Drive held in conjunction with the
Holmes HERO (Homes Educational Run Off) Jog-a-Thon. This was a joint
effort by the school's PTA, students, staff and community and raised a
total of $16,500 for the Clairemont K-6 school.
Saipe showed his school spirit by being “pinkified” when the community raised over $10,000. When the total reached $15,000, he rewarded the students by giving them the opportunity to eat lunch with friends in other classes and grade levels one day a week.
"Our HERO Run is a great tradition which brings our school community together for a fun day of exercise, music, and snow cones.” said Saipe. "I will do it every year if it provides extra motivation and laughs for the students.”
In addition to the pink frills, the school's headmaster also tinted his hair pink and wore a pink outfit for the day.
"The kids and staff screamed with excitement when I rode my pink cruiser out to our Monday morning assembly on the playground,” he said. "We’ve all been working very hard lately, with testing and implementing the Common Core Standards. It was great seeing the kids smiles as I visited classrooms throughout the day."
The money raised will help fund the school’s visual and performing arts program, which includes a choral music teacher and Arts Attack supplies; ongoing technology needs; field trips; instructional supplies; and the Mileage Club.
What's next for the Clairemont neighborhood school? The annual Spring Fling will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Festivities include a silent auction, cake decorating contest, arts and crafts, student performances and activities for the entire family. For more information, visit www.sandi.net/holmes or contact Principal Jonathan Saipe at jsaipe@sandi.net.
He
was honoring his challenge to the students and Holmes community to
raise $10,000 in the Spring Donation Drive held in conjunction with the
Holmes HERO (Homes Educational Run Off) Jog-a-Thon. This was a joint
effort by the school's PTA, students, staff and community and raised a
total of $16,500 for the Clairemont K-6 school.Saipe showed his school spirit by being “pinkified” when the community raised over $10,000. When the total reached $15,000, he rewarded the students by giving them the opportunity to eat lunch with friends in other classes and grade levels one day a week.
"Our HERO Run is a great tradition which brings our school community together for a fun day of exercise, music, and snow cones.” said Saipe. "I will do it every year if it provides extra motivation and laughs for the students.”
In addition to the pink frills, the school's headmaster also tinted his hair pink and wore a pink outfit for the day.
"The kids and staff screamed with excitement when I rode my pink cruiser out to our Monday morning assembly on the playground,” he said. "We’ve all been working very hard lately, with testing and implementing the Common Core Standards. It was great seeing the kids smiles as I visited classrooms throughout the day."
The money raised will help fund the school’s visual and performing arts program, which includes a choral music teacher and Arts Attack supplies; ongoing technology needs; field trips; instructional supplies; and the Mileage Club.
What's next for the Clairemont neighborhood school? The annual Spring Fling will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Festivities include a silent auction, cake decorating contest, arts and crafts, student performances and activities for the entire family. For more information, visit www.sandi.net/holmes or contact Principal Jonathan Saipe at jsaipe@sandi.net.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Tower Garden helps kids grow veggies at Lindbergh Schweitzer Elementary
A
Tower Garden – a hydroponic system for growing vegetables – is now on
in the campus garden at Lindbergh Schweitzer Elementary School.
Through
grants from the San Diego Master Gardeners and the La Jolla Village
Gardening Club, the Tower Garden was purchased for the school's teaching
garden and will be helping kids learn where their meals come from, as
well as the process of growing fruits and vegetables.
"When I ask my kids, 'where do fruits and vegetables come from?' the response is "the store!" said teacher Patti Read, the 2012 Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Read's goal is to put the school-grown produce on the menu in cafeteria.
The Tower Garden is a patented vertical aeroponic growing system developed by Tim Blank. The 5-foot tall Tower Garden will grow up to 20 plants at a time using a system of recycling nutrients and water. The plants will grow in less time than it would take in soil, so the children will see more produce for less work. Also, the design of the system will accommodate students using wheelchairs and walkers, as well as ambulatory children.
For additional information contact Media Production Assistant Julie Harris at jharris2@sandi.net or 858-496-8400.
Through
grants from the San Diego Master Gardeners and the La Jolla Village
Gardening Club, the Tower Garden was purchased for the school's teaching
garden and will be helping kids learn where their meals come from, as
well as the process of growing fruits and vegetables."When I ask my kids, 'where do fruits and vegetables come from?' the response is "the store!" said teacher Patti Read, the 2012 Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Read's goal is to put the school-grown produce on the menu in cafeteria.
The Tower Garden is a patented vertical aeroponic growing system developed by Tim Blank. The 5-foot tall Tower Garden will grow up to 20 plants at a time using a system of recycling nutrients and water. The plants will grow in less time than it would take in soil, so the children will see more produce for less work. Also, the design of the system will accommodate students using wheelchairs and walkers, as well as ambulatory children.
For additional information contact Media Production Assistant Julie Harris at jharris2@sandi.net or 858-496-8400.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Dana Middle science program gets $3,250
The $3,250 grant will be used to purchase equipment and materials for the school's labs.
"We would like to thank the employees at Bentley Systems Corporation for continuing to provide our science department with funds to purchase equipment and materials for our classroom labs," said Principal Diane Ryan. "The ongoing support from more than a dozen Bentley employees, who donated money that was matched by the company, is outstanding."
Last year employees at Bentley Systems Incorporated raised $3,000 through a matching grant program with their company for the purpose of supporting the science program at Dana Middle School. The Dana Middle Science department used these funds to take a field trip to the Cabrillo tide pools, acquire video cameras, electronic balances, and polyprophylene measuring wear, purchase chemistry supplies for use in classroom demonstrations.
Bentley is the global leader dedicated to providing architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure. Bentley's mission is to empower its users to leverage information modeling through integrated projects for high-performing intelligent infrastructure. For more information about Bentley Systems Incorporated, please visit them online at www.bentley.com.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Grant from NASCAR Champ and Lowes does extreme classroom makeover at SD High SciTech
Work funded through a grant from the Jimmie Johnson Foundation that remodeled the Green Technology and Engineering program classroom at San Diego High's SciTech school is now complete. The 2012 grant funding was for additional tools and equipment including electrical trainer boards, a 3-D printer, computer tables, flooring, whiteboards and an assortment of tools for students to complete various hands-on projects.
Recently, students and Lowe’s representatives, a partner in the grant, gathered on campus to install the final elements to transform their old classroom which was originally used as an auto shop class to an engineering classroom that focuses on green technologies.
The new equipment and facility upgrades have allowed students to participate in extra-curricular programs as well as daily in class. Students are constructing the solar boat that will race in the Solar Cup event in May, 2013, and have been able to participate in ACE mentoring and FIRST robotics competitions. The ergonomics, safety and comfort for every student in the classroom have improved and the 3-D printer that provides students with the opportunity to engineer and design three dimensional objects has taken the program possibilities higher than ever imagined.
The Introduction to Green Technologies and Energy course is currently only offered at SciTech. The course is a foundation class which meets the University of California UC a-g requirement for physics lab credit. Before the grant funding, the instructor had to improvise ways to teach electronics, alternative fuels, and other components of engineering.
The engineering curriculum follows the Project Lead the Way model which is the leading provider of rigorous and innovative STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education curricular programs used in schools.
For more information about SciTech’s Green Technology and Engineering program, please contact Katie Carl, CCTE Teacher, at kcarl@sandi.net. For more information on the Jimmie Johnson Foundation, please contact www.jimmiejohnsonfoundation.org.
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Sunday, January 20, 2013
Energy Challenge raises $26,500 for middle schools
The grand prize winner was Albert Einstein Middle School, which was successful in enrolling the equivalent of 69 percent of its student population to compete on its team by saving energy, and received a $15,000 grant. Pacific Beach Middle School won first prize and received $5,000, and second prize went to Creative Performing Media Arts, receiving $3,000.
Other schools participating and receiving $500 were DePortola, Dana, Mann, Farb and Lewis middle schools. The utility donated $26,500 to San Diego's middle schools.
"We’re proud that by saving energy in a fun and interactive competition, participating customers were able to reduce their energy use on Reduce Your Use days," said Caroline Winn, SDG&E’s vice president of customer services and chief customer privacy officer. “Because of the smart meters now in place, we’re continuing to find creative new ways for our customers to engage with their energy usage data and save money.”
The San Diego Energy Challenge uses Simple Energy’s “Social, Fun, and Simple”™ online game platform to encourage customers to save energy through friendly competition with their friends and neighbors. This innovative program earned backing from the Department of Energy (DOE), and SDG&E was awarded DOE funding to run the program.
“The San Diego Energy Challenge shows that by framing energy savings as a competition we can motivate people to save a lot of energy,” said Yoav Lurie, CEO of Simple Energy. “Layering on rewards and the opportunity to help a local school makes it even more effective. We’re inspired by how much energy San Diegans are saving.”
In addition to SDG&E giving away approximately $26,500 in prizes to San Diego area middle schools, participating customers that live within the SDUSD boundary were able to win individual prizes such as a tablet computer or gift cards through a drawing for being one of the day’s top savers.
Now moving into its next phase, the San Diego Energy Challenge will continue to engage customers with their energy data and incentivize energy savings with individual prizes through February 2013.
SDG&E is a regulated public utility that provides safe and reliable energy service to 3.4 million consumers through 1.4 million electric meters and more than 840,000 natural gas meters in San Diego and southern Orange counties. The utility’s area spans 4,100 square miles. SDG&E is committed to creating ways to help our customers save energy and money every day. SDG&E is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in San Diego.
Simple Energy uses social game mechanics to change how people save energy and how utilities engage their customers. Simple Energy’s customer engagement platform and applications combine leading behavioral science research and social game mechanics that encourage energy efficiency. Participants in Simple Energy programs compare their real energy usage with their friends and neighbors, making energy efficiency social, fun, and simple.
Friday, January 11, 2013
11 high schools part of statewide ‘Linked Learning’ initiative
Eleven San Diego Unified high schools, plus the new charter school at
the new San Diego Central Library, are part of a statewide pilot of
“Linked Learning” according to Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of
Public Instruction.
Participating schools are: SciTech, Multimedia, Visual and Performing Arts and School of Business at San Diego High; Hoover High; Clairemont High; Crawford High; Kearny High schools of Digital Media and Design, Construction Tech Academy and Science, Connections and Technology; Patrick Henry High; Mira Mesa High; and the new downtown San Diego library charter school.
"Linked
Learning prepares students for college and career – not just one or the
other – and transforms high school education by igniting students'
passions." said Shawn Loescher, Director of San Diego Unified's College
Career and Technical Education program. "It works by integrating
rigorous academics with career-based learning in school and in
real-world professional workplaces. Students also are provided academic
support and counseling."
Linked Learning finds connections between basic high school subjects and a student's interest in a career or college program. It has been in use by several San Diego Unified high schools; Kearny High School of Digital Media and Design and the Construction Tech Academy are certified Linked Learning campuses.
“These 20 pilot projects combine two of California’s greatest strengths: our diversity and our capacity for innovation,” Torlakson said. “They aim to serve hundreds of thousands of students from districts all over the state, and I am confident they will help students use their time in school to learn real-world skills and graduate prepared to contribute to the future of our state.”
Schools in other San Diego County districts are involved through the Linked Learning San Diego Consortium, a partnership of five school districts within San Diego County: San Diego Unified, Carlsbad Unified School District, Escondido Union High School District, Oceanside Unified School District, and Grossmont Union High School District. Long Beach Unified School District is serving as a mentor to the consortium, with support from ConnectEd California (a statewide group that advances career-technical education) and the University of San Diego.
The consortium will work to develop and share innovative Linked Learning strategies among its members, take advantage of economies of scale through regional collaboration, build transition strategies with feeder middle schools, strengthen collaboration with local institutes of higher learning, and serve as a model for replication of best practices.
Each of the high schools offers unique programs that appeal to students, helping to raise academic achievement and graduation rates.
Participating schools are: SciTech, Multimedia, Visual and Performing Arts and School of Business at San Diego High; Hoover High; Clairemont High; Crawford High; Kearny High schools of Digital Media and Design, Construction Tech Academy and Science, Connections and Technology; Patrick Henry High; Mira Mesa High; and the new downtown San Diego library charter school.
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| Health sciences program at Crawford High. |
Linked Learning finds connections between basic high school subjects and a student's interest in a career or college program. It has been in use by several San Diego Unified high schools; Kearny High School of Digital Media and Design and the Construction Tech Academy are certified Linked Learning campuses.
“These 20 pilot projects combine two of California’s greatest strengths: our diversity and our capacity for innovation,” Torlakson said. “They aim to serve hundreds of thousands of students from districts all over the state, and I am confident they will help students use their time in school to learn real-world skills and graduate prepared to contribute to the future of our state.”
Schools in other San Diego County districts are involved through the Linked Learning San Diego Consortium, a partnership of five school districts within San Diego County: San Diego Unified, Carlsbad Unified School District, Escondido Union High School District, Oceanside Unified School District, and Grossmont Union High School District. Long Beach Unified School District is serving as a mentor to the consortium, with support from ConnectEd California (a statewide group that advances career-technical education) and the University of San Diego.
The consortium will work to develop and share innovative Linked Learning strategies among its members, take advantage of economies of scale through regional collaboration, build transition strategies with feeder middle schools, strengthen collaboration with local institutes of higher learning, and serve as a model for replication of best practices.
Each of the high schools offers unique programs that appeal to students, helping to raise academic achievement and graduation rates.
- SciTech at San Diego High offers: Engineering and Design, Health Science and Medical Technology.
- Multimedia, Visual and Performing Arts at San Diego High: Arts, Media and Entertainment.
- School of Business and Leadership at San Diego High: Public Service, Finance and Business.
- Hoover High: Information Technology; Building Trades and Construction; Engineering and Design; Health Science and Medical Technlolgy.
- Clairemont High: Business And Finance; Arts, Media and Entertainment.
- Crawford HIgh: Public Services; Health Science and Medical Technology
- Digital Media and Design at Kearny High: Arts, Media, and Entertainment
- Science Connections and Technology at Kearny High
- Construction Technology Academy at Kearny
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Barnard Elementary selected as a top Mandarin Chinese school
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| Principal Eddie Park |
The school was nominated by its local partner, the Confucius Institute at San Diego State University, which received a $1 million grant at the same time the honors were announce for Barnard.
"Our Barnard community is thrilled and proud to hear that the program was recognized as being one of the best in the world," said Principal Eddie Park, who traveled to China in December to receive the award. The school received the prestigious California Distinguished School honor in 2010.
Located in the Loma Portal neighborhood, Barnard has gone from struggling to international recognition since the Mandarin Chinese program started in 2007 under former principal Mary Watry. Park, who succeeded the retiring Watry a year later, told U-T San Diego in February 2012 what hard work on the part of staff, parents and students can do.
“This is a testimony of a successful public school,” he told the newspaper. “There is a lot of news about failing public schools these days. A lot of people are talking about how our education system is broken. We turned a failing public around. This is a school parents are now seeking out. It is a California Distinguished School. This shows you what you can do when you work hard, get the resources you need and have the support of the parents, the community, the staff and the children.”
The school has several native-speaking Mandarin Chinese teachers and the language is taught in all grades, while maintaining state and district standards. It also uses technology – the internet and smart boards purchased through funds from voter-approved bonds – to allow students to have real-time teleconferences with schools in China and Taiwan.
"The educational community is also part of our team at Barnard," said Park. "From our literacy specialist, Maria Nichols, and Mary Waldron of the district's Office of Language Acquisition, to Dr. Lily Cheng at SDSU and even the Utah Dual Language Consortium, all contribute to create amazing opportunities for our group of kids in kindergarten through fourth grade."
The success of the program is prompting a move to the larger campus of Bayview Terrace Elementary School in Pacific Beach for the 2013-14 school year.
"This program grew from just an idea on the part of a principal and an administrator to worldwide acclaim," said Superintendent Bill Kowba. "It's a great example of our district's philosophy of nurturing innovation that, in this case, will help educate the next generation of world citizens."
Park accepted the award on behalf of the school at the Global Confucius Institute Conference, an annual meeting held in Beijing that is sponsored by the Office of Chinese Language International Council or Hanban, an institution affiliated with China’s Ministry of Education.
Since 2004, Confucius Institutes have been set up in more than 100 countries. Improved understanding of Chinese language and culture is the goal, along with developing friendly relations between China and other countries.
For more information on the school, contact Park at epark@sandi.net.
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Monday, January 7, 2013
Kearny Construction Tech Races to Jimmy Johnson Grant
Students
at Stanley E. Foster Construction Tech Academy at Kearny Educational
Complex rejoiced at the news of receiving a grant for $47,476 from the
Jimmie Johnson Foundation to upgrade, preserve and certify the last
remaining precision-machine tool technology program in San Diego county.The funding will upgrade and replace equipment necessary to acquire industry recognized certification in the manufacturing and engineering pathways.
Data show that career opportunities are growing for machine-tool operators and machinists. Currently, there are more than 600,000 unfilled machinist-related jobs nationwide and little to no infrastructure in place offering professional-level training.
The equipment will outfit the facility with a modern milling lathe and training simulators common to industry. With this new equipment, students will have an edge in obtaining employment and will learn to use the tools of tomorrow. Students will acquire professional training which meets the requirements to accredit the program under National Institute for Metalworking Skills.
The Jimmie Johnson Foundation, in partnership with Lowe’s Toolbox for Education, has been supporting schools through the Champions Grant program since 2009. Champions Grants are distributed to K-12 public schools in Chandra and Jimmie Johnson’s hometowns in California, North Carolina and Oklahoma.
For more information about Kearny Construction Tech Academy and/or the machine tooling program, please contact Principal Laura Bellofatto at lbellofatto@sandi.net or Greg Quirin, CCTE Program Specialist, at gquirin@sandi.net.
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