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Friday, March 9, 2012
San Diego's Future (and Present) Artists On Display at Education Center
The best from San Diego's future (and present) artists are now on display at the Eugene Brucker Education Center.
The annual Education Center art show lines the walls of the first and second floors of the district's administrative offices and includes more than 100 works from students throughout the district. The public is invited to view them during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
A reception honoring the students and their parents will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 14, at the center, 4100 Normal St. (92103).
For more information, contact Karen Childress-Evans, Director, Visual and Performing Arts Program, at (858) 539-5349.
Pershing Middle Dads Sponsor Day at Lake Murray
Gone
fishin' was the sign up at Pershing Middle School on a recent Saturday
as the Papas of Pershing Students (POPS) and the local Elks Lodge held a
day of fishing and family fun at nearby Lake Murray.More than 60 students, parents/guardians, staff members and volunteers attended the event, which was designed to bring the community together for a day of fun.
"The fishing was optional, but it was a great way for the Pershing POPS and the whole Pershing family to have a wonderful experience," said Principal Sarah Sullivan. "We very much appreciate all the work of the POPS dads to put this together and the support of Elks Club 168, whose members donated and helped serve the food. And another thanks goes to Squidco, which sponsored the fishing derby and provided supplies."
For more information about POPS, contact Vice Principal Francisco Santos at fsantos@sandi.net.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Congratulations to Science Olympiad Participants
Congratulations to all the participants in
the recent San Diego County Regional Science Olympiad, the nationally
organized competition in biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences and
engineering.
In the high school group, University City High placed third,
and Scripps Ranch High placed seventh, while Marshall Middle placed sixth in
the middle school group. More than 1,000 students on 70 teams from 23 schools competed in
lab-testing events such as chemistry, and written test events such as
meteorology.
Michelle Irwin, Marshall Middle School's principal, lauded the effort made by her students, with support from teachers and parents.
"We are proud of the way our 63 students performed," she said. "Whether sixth, seventh or eighth graders, they all showed outstanding sportsmanship, poise and dedication.
"They'll take this experience with them in all the things they do."
At Mira Mesa High School, team teacher Gregory Steinbach said his Marauders again had a great year.
"Our teams competed in 20 events covering topics from robotics to physiology and earned awards in a total of 6 events," he said. "Excellent performances (top 10 in San Diego County) were earned by the teams competing in protein modeling, chemistry lab, dynamic planet, and microbe mission."
Mann Middle School competed for the first time.
"While we were the smallest school showing there it was quite an experience," said the team's teacher, Rachael Tarshes. "Our students are already planning for next year’s event. They can come back as ninth graders and they are hoping to support the students here with their expertise."
The event was held Feb. 4 and 18 at three sites, Rancho Bernardo High School, Bernardo Heights Middle School, and Del Norte High School, all in the Poway Unified School District. For more information on the program, go to the group's website.
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| Mann Middle School students. |
Michelle Irwin, Marshall Middle School's principal, lauded the effort made by her students, with support from teachers and parents.
"We are proud of the way our 63 students performed," she said. "Whether sixth, seventh or eighth graders, they all showed outstanding sportsmanship, poise and dedication.
"They'll take this experience with them in all the things they do."
At Mira Mesa High School, team teacher Gregory Steinbach said his Marauders again had a great year.
"Our teams competed in 20 events covering topics from robotics to physiology and earned awards in a total of 6 events," he said. "Excellent performances (top 10 in San Diego County) were earned by the teams competing in protein modeling, chemistry lab, dynamic planet, and microbe mission."
Mann Middle School competed for the first time.
"While we were the smallest school showing there it was quite an experience," said the team's teacher, Rachael Tarshes. "Our students are already planning for next year’s event. They can come back as ninth graders and they are hoping to support the students here with their expertise."
The event was held Feb. 4 and 18 at three sites, Rancho Bernardo High School, Bernardo Heights Middle School, and Del Norte High School, all in the Poway Unified School District. For more information on the program, go to the group's website.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
IN THE NEWS: Lincoln Honors Legend Marcus Allen
Pro football legend Marcus Allen was recognized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Allstate Insurance Company in San Diego on Tuesday, March 6, as part of “Hometown Hall of Famers™,” a national program honoring the hometown roots of the sport’s greatest players with special ceremonies and plaque dedication events in local communities.
“As we enter
the second year of our program, we have found that ‘Hometown Hall of
Famers™’ has been warmly embraced by communities and Hall of Famers
alike,” said George Veras, Pro Football Hall of Fame Enterprises
president and CEO. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with
Allstate to bring the Pro Football Hall of Fame to communities across
the country and congratulate Marcus Allen and Lincoln High School on
being the first recipients of 2012.”
A six-time Pro Bowl selection as running back for the Los Angeles Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs and former Lincoln High School standout, Allen will be presented with his “Hometown Hall of Famer™” plaque during a special ceremony at 1:45 p.m. PT on Tuesday, March 6, at the Lincoln High School auditorium, where the plaque will live permanently to serve as an inspiration for the school’s students and athletes. The presentation will be made by Damon Allen, former Canadian Football League quarterback and brother of Marcus Allen.
“To be part of a program that brings the prestige and tradition of the Pro Football Hall of Fame to communities like San Diego is an honor for Allstate, our agents and employees,” said Mark LaNeve, Allstate’s chief marketing officer and senior executive vice president of agency operations.
The ceremony will be attended by Lincoln High School students, faculty, staff, alumni and Allen’s former teammates. Don Robinson, Lincoln High School athletic director, will be serving as the Master of Ceremonies.
"Marcus Allen's career is an inspiration to all current and future Lincoln students,” said Esther Omogbehin, senior principal of Lincoln High School. “This plaque will forever be a reminder of what Lincoln students can do."
In addition to the plaque, a commemorative Marcus Allen “Hometown Hall of Famer™” road sign will be on display in San Diego.
After playing the quarterback and safety positions at Lincoln High School, Allen transitioned to running back when he enrolled at the University of Southern California. During his college career for the Trojans, Allen made NCAA history in rushing for more than 2,000 yards in a single season, an achievement that earned him the 1981 Heisman Trophy.
Allen’s NFL career began in 1982 when he was selected 10th overall by the Los Angeles Raiders. From 1982 to 1997, Allen left his mark on the game, rushing for 12,243 yards and scoring 145 touchdowns as a member of the Los Angeles Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs. During the 1983 season, Allen led the Raiders to the Super Bowl XVIII title and was crowned Super Bowl MVP.
Allen was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
“Hometown Hall of Famers™ presented by the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Allstate” is the Hall of Fame’s first nationwide plaque program and will lead into the celebration of its 50th anniversary in August 2012. For more information on the program and event videos, fans can visit www.profootballhof.com.
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| Marcus Allen at ceremony. News Coverage |
A six-time Pro Bowl selection as running back for the Los Angeles Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs and former Lincoln High School standout, Allen will be presented with his “Hometown Hall of Famer™” plaque during a special ceremony at 1:45 p.m. PT on Tuesday, March 6, at the Lincoln High School auditorium, where the plaque will live permanently to serve as an inspiration for the school’s students and athletes. The presentation will be made by Damon Allen, former Canadian Football League quarterback and brother of Marcus Allen.
“To be part of a program that brings the prestige and tradition of the Pro Football Hall of Fame to communities like San Diego is an honor for Allstate, our agents and employees,” said Mark LaNeve, Allstate’s chief marketing officer and senior executive vice president of agency operations.
The ceremony will be attended by Lincoln High School students, faculty, staff, alumni and Allen’s former teammates. Don Robinson, Lincoln High School athletic director, will be serving as the Master of Ceremonies.
"Marcus Allen's career is an inspiration to all current and future Lincoln students,” said Esther Omogbehin, senior principal of Lincoln High School. “This plaque will forever be a reminder of what Lincoln students can do."
In addition to the plaque, a commemorative Marcus Allen “Hometown Hall of Famer™” road sign will be on display in San Diego.
After playing the quarterback and safety positions at Lincoln High School, Allen transitioned to running back when he enrolled at the University of Southern California. During his college career for the Trojans, Allen made NCAA history in rushing for more than 2,000 yards in a single season, an achievement that earned him the 1981 Heisman Trophy.
Allen’s NFL career began in 1982 when he was selected 10th overall by the Los Angeles Raiders. From 1982 to 1997, Allen left his mark on the game, rushing for 12,243 yards and scoring 145 touchdowns as a member of the Los Angeles Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs. During the 1983 season, Allen led the Raiders to the Super Bowl XVIII title and was crowned Super Bowl MVP.
Allen was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
“Hometown Hall of Famers™ presented by the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Allstate” is the Hall of Fame’s first nationwide plaque program and will lead into the celebration of its 50th anniversary in August 2012. For more information on the program and event videos, fans can visit www.profootballhof.com.
Tiger Teams Roar Back Into Action
The
district's Tiger Teams efficiency reviews return with volunteers looking
at seven areas within the district: K-12 arts; custodial; landscape;
real estate; food services; procurement and warehouse-distribution. Anyone interested in serving on the review committees are invited to the organizational meeting, 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at San Diego Unified's Ballard Parent Center Auditorium, 2375 Congress St.
Board of Education Members Scott Barnett and Kevin Beiser head up the Operations and Efficiency Committee, which supervises the Tiger Teams.
"Our goal is to generate efficiencies and savings minimizing administrative costs so that more of our resources can go directly to the classroom." said Beiser.
For more information, go to the Tiger Team web page: http://www.sandi.net/efficiency
California Apple Pears are the Harvest of the Month
Crisp, cold apple pears are the hot item on the menu this month at lunch.
Grown by the Jackson family at their Kingsburg Orchards in the San Joaquin Valley, the golden goodness is sometimes known as Asian pears, Chinese pears or Japanese pears. The pears are featured as the district's Harvest of the Month on selected days in school cafeterias.
Just as the name implies, the taste of an apple pear is a mix of apple and pear: a little less sweet than a pear and a little less sour than an apple, but crunchy, juicy and delicious. They are best when allowed to ripen on the tree. Apple pears are an excellent source of fiber and a good source of Vitamins C, B1, B2, B3, K, folate and potassium. On Kingsburg Orchards 9,500 acres, the Jackson family grows more than 200 varieties of fresh fruit.
The Harvest of the Month is part of the Farm to School program. Funded through a federal grant and in cooperation with the County of San Diego and other local agencies, the connects schools (K-12) and local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias, improving student nutrition, providing agriculture, health and nutrition education opportunities, and supporting local and regional farmers.
For more information about the Harvest of the Month program contact Vanessa Zajfen at vzajfen@sandi.net.
Grown by the Jackson family at their Kingsburg Orchards in the San Joaquin Valley, the golden goodness is sometimes known as Asian pears, Chinese pears or Japanese pears. The pears are featured as the district's Harvest of the Month on selected days in school cafeterias.
Just as the name implies, the taste of an apple pear is a mix of apple and pear: a little less sweet than a pear and a little less sour than an apple, but crunchy, juicy and delicious. They are best when allowed to ripen on the tree. Apple pears are an excellent source of fiber and a good source of Vitamins C, B1, B2, B3, K, folate and potassium. On Kingsburg Orchards 9,500 acres, the Jackson family grows more than 200 varieties of fresh fruit.
The Harvest of the Month is part of the Farm to School program. Funded through a federal grant and in cooperation with the County of San Diego and other local agencies, the connects schools (K-12) and local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias, improving student nutrition, providing agriculture, health and nutrition education opportunities, and supporting local and regional farmers.
For more information about the Harvest of the Month program contact Vanessa Zajfen at vzajfen@sandi.net.
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