IN THE NEWS: A 'Behind the Scenes' Look at School Cafeteria Food

"I recently traded in my Anchormom garb, for a hairnet and apron and turned lunch lady for an afternoon at Scripps Ranch High School.  And what I found was a far cry from the mystery meat sandwiches I smelled before eating in my school cafeteria. Salad bars, "Wok and Bowl" Asian buffets, Mexican food carts and food fresh off an outdoor grill were all on the menu. I couldn't believe my un-botoxed eyes."

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IN THE NEWS: Pep Rally Puts Students In Testing Frame of Mind

Serra High motivates students for the upcoming state tests by holding a school-wide pep rally.
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Lincoln High School Teachers Selected for Science Fellowships

Lincoln High science teachers Janelle Javier and Jennifer Ogo have recently been awarded fellowships by UCSD. Javier received the UCSD Teacher Fellowship, while Ogo will be a Teacher Fellow in the Scripps Graduate K-12 Program. Each teacher will have a graduate student working with them to develop curriculum and higher-level labs during the 2010-11 school year. In addition, Jennifer and Janelle will have the opportunity to work in graduate labs at the campus. For more information, please contact Principal Ana Maria Alvarez at (619) 266-6500.

SD High, Serra and Henry Top Cadet Challenge

More than 130 students from the 13 JROTC programs in San Diego Unified recently competed in the annual JROTC Cadet Challenge Physical Fitness Competition. San Diego High, Serra and Patrick Henry high schools placed first, second and third respectively in the competition. The annual competition tests the physical fitness of five boys and five girls from each school's program in events that included push-ups, curl-ups, basketball throw and a 5x400 relay race. The competition follows the format similar to the Service Academy Fitness Assessment test and evaluates one’s physical strength, endurance and fitness levels. Physical fitness is a major part of the JROTC program, helping cadets to live a healthy lifestyle. For more information, please contact Shawn Loescher, CCTE director, at (858) 503-1754 or sloescher@sandi.net.

Sharpen Those Pencils -- It’s Time to TestSMART

The district has launched a new, user-friendly website featuring valuable information on standardized testing. “TestSMART: It’s All About Doing the Best on the Test” was created as a way to spotlight all the innovative ways we can raise student achievement by being prepared at test time. A Parent Toolkit, Teacher Toolkit and Student Toolkit, offering audience-specific tips and helpful links, are available online.

Give Your Input on New Superintendent

Dozens of parents, students, community members and employees have already attended one of the Superintendent Search Town Hall meetings. Attendees have given their input on what qualities they think that the district’s next superintendent should possess. The final Town Hall meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 28, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at de Portola Middle, 11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. (92124).

If you cannot attend a town hall meeting but would like to give input on what qualities you think the next superintendent should possess, you can post your suggestions on the district website. For more information, please contact Bernie Rhinerson, chief district relations officer, at brhinerson@sandi.net.

Prop S Update: Mission Bay HS Celebrates Grand Opening of “Buc Café”

Mission Bay High School celebrated the official grand opening of its “Buc Café” student store on April 21 with a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Principal Fred Hilgers kicked off the festivities with remarks about the school’s Academy of Entrepreneurship, a program that teaches students real-world business skills and how to run the on-site café. School Board Member John de Beck talked about the important role that business plays in today’s global society.

The "Buc Café" is one of 15 College, Career & Technical Education (CCTE) facilities being constructed using both Prop S and state Prop 1D bond funds. The 750-square-foot café represents a nearly $400,000 investment in Mission Bay High and the community. For more information, please contact the Prop S Communications Office at (619) 725-7252 or PropSinfo@sandi.net.