The Mission Viejo Community of Character Committee welcomes...
Rachel’s Challenge For Middle & High School Students*

Powerful video/audio footage of Rachel's life and the Columbine tragedy holds students spell-bound during a one-hour presentation that motivates them to make positive changes in the way they treat others. The program features Rachel’s Challenge Speaker Dave Gamache who will provide an influential understanding and appreciation of Rachel and her challenges for us all “to make a difference”.

Wednesday, March 24th 7:00 pm Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way *Parents are invited!

FREE! For more information or to R.S.V.P., please call Police Services at (949) 470-8433
The City of Mission Viejo’s Community of Character Committee, with support from the Orange County Sheriff's Department, has been working to bring Rachel's Challenge to the community through a series of events during the school year.

Newhart Middle School has hosted the Rachel’s Challenge program and Principal George Knights says it is a powerful program with remarkable results. “Once you start to focus on Caring and Kindness, it snowballs and students really want to make a difference.”

CELL PHONE USE NOT ALLOWED DURING SCHOOL

This is a reminder that cell phone use by students is prohibited during school hours. When students become ill during the school day, we ask that they report to the health office for assistance. We have had a few instances recently where students are texting their parents to pick them up without first coming to the health office. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and for reminding your kids!

9TH GRADE REGISTRATION INFO COMING FROM DHHS

On Wednesday, March 10, the DHHS Academic Advisors will be on campus presenting incoming 9th grade registration information to all 8th graders through their English classes. Each 8th Grade English class is to report to the Blue Commons first thing after the bell for their high school registration information.

SPRING FAMILY PORTRAITS

Jack Randall Photography Studio and the NHMS Video Production Program are offering on-location family portrait sessions during the months of February and March. Families can sign-up for a photo session at one of the following locations: Tablerock Beach, Casper's Park, SJC Mission, or Serrano Park.

The entire session fee of only $50 goes to the NHMS Video Production Program. Families will receive two FREE 8x10 satin prints or one FREE 11x14 satin print. In addition, the student who signs-up the most families will win a 32 GB iPod touch. Please email questions to Mike Schreiman at meschreiman@capousd.org or go to http://niguelhills.schoolloop.com/ to download the flyer for more details. Flyers are also available in the front office.

PAPER DONATIONS WELCOME!

This year with budget cuts and money being tight, our supply budget will most likely run out before the end of the year. Because of this, NHMS will most likely be short on copy paper. Any donations of copy paper (even just a ream) would be welcome and much appreciated! You can donate to your child’s teacher or to the office…it will all be put to good use. Thank you in advance for any assistance you can give us in this area.

MARQUEE BIRTHDAY WISH

Parents:
You now have the opportunity to place your child’s birthday message on the marquee for one day while helping our Associated Student Body raise funds for student needs and activities throughout the school year. The cost is only $20.00 to make your child’s birthday extra special. Space is limited – the message will read: “Happy Birthday (first name, last name)”, or simply the first name if preferred. You may download a Marquee Birthday Wish form to fill out from our school loop page, or pick one up in the front office. Please return the bottom portion of the form to the office with a $20.00 check (per child) payable to NHMS ASB.

Tim Reece
Principal

BEAUTIFICATION DAY-------PART 2

Calling all parents and students!
Due to the rain we had to reschedule the outdoor portion of the event.
We have over 100 donated plants to get in the ground and mulch to put in the planting beds for water conservation and weed control. We need your help!

Saturday, March 20, 2010
From 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Refreshments provided!

What to wear/bring:
Sunscreen, gloves, shovels, hand trowels,
brooms, rakes, wheelbarrow and garden clippers
(mark all items with name)

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS WILL BE EARNED!

Check in at STAFF LOT! Be sure to sign in and out to receive credit.

We request that you commit at least 2 hours

If you have any questions email: Sharon Campbell at cam.fam@cox.net

California High School Exit Exam for Sophomores

Capistrano Valley High School will be administering the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) on March 16th and 17th. Important points for ALL students are below.

Sophomores:

„« All sophomores are required to take the English portion of the test on Tuesday, March 16 and the Math portion on Wednesday, March 17. Students must take and pass both sections of the test to meet graduation requirements.

„« Sophomores will eat lunch at 12:40 p.m. Please encourage your student to eat a nutritious lunch. The cafeteria will be open for sophomores only on test days.

„« Sophomores must quickly report to their assigned room at the end of lunch at 1:15.

„« Prior to the test days, room assignments will be posted on the Guidance Office and Library windows.

„« Students must show a photo I.D. when they check into their assigned classroom. If students have lost their ID, they must obtain a student print out from the Guidance Office for a .25 charge.

„« Although there is no time limit for taking the tests, past experience has shown that most students will be done by 4:30 on Tuesday and somewhat earlier on Wednesday. For students who normally ride the school bus, service will be available at 4:30 p.m. on both days. Students who finish later will need to make arrangements for alternative transportation.

Attendance at school is always a priority, but these days are especially critical as this is an important step toward the goal of high school graduation. Please don¡¦t schedule any appointments for your student on these days in order to ensure your student will be in attendance on both days of the CAHSEE administration.

All other grade levels (9,11,12)

„« EARLY RELEASE - On CAHSEE test days there will be a special minimum day schedule for all students in order to allow sophomores to test in the afternoon. Specifically, at 12:40 p.m. all classes will be dismissed and 9th 11thand 12th grade students will leave campus. Please plan your pick-up times accordingly.

„« Regular bus service will be available.

Thank you!

RECYCLING WEDNESDAYS

Crown Valley will be accepting recycling items each Wednesday morning. Any plastic bottles or aluminum cans with the CRV label (CA Redemption Value) can be recycled. Look for the bins and the volunteers by the office. March is designated K/1 month! If you are a Kindergarten or first grade parent, we would appreciate your help with the recycling efforts. . . just show up before school on Wednesdays. Help from parents of other grade level children is appreciated, as well.


Anthony Bogle
Principal
Crown Valley Elementary School

March ongoing, Malcom Mariners vs Moulton Hawks -- THE RECYCLING CHALLENGE IS STILL ON!

The Recycling Competition between the mighty Malcom Mariners versus the Moulton Hawks is still under way! So save, collect and bring in your CRV (California Redemption Value) aluminum cans every Monday and your CRV plastic bottles every Wednesday! Drop-off points are located adjacent to the carpool thoroughfare, and near the front-office/library portico as well as on campus. Our aim is to load up that recycling bin--often referred to as the big, beige bin--before Moulton Elementary fills theirs! It means big cash for our schools, a big cleanup for our earth, but most important: Malcom Pride is on the line! ...Okay, so maybe that's not the most important benefit, but competing in the first-ever intra-school recycling challenge has its merit. It's US versus THEM, people! Go MARINERS!

March FAMILY Restaurant NIGHT: Please help Malcom make up the difference and order dinner from Family Restaurant Night. We have 3 options a month. The first Thursday of every month is Baja Fresh Night. The second Thursday is Domino's Pizza Night is our third dinner of the month which changes monthly! Join us for Family Restaurant Night at Ball Park Pizza with your friends and family this month on February 18th! Do something for the school that does so much for your kids. Check the PTA website for flyers and further information.

PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS CHALLENGE/FITNESS VOYAGE

All Malcom students will be participating in the Presidential Fitness Challenge on March 24th and 26th. Students will receive a Malcom Mariner for recording their training each day for January, February, and March on the Fitness Voyage log. You can download your Fitness Voyage logs from Malcom School and PTA websites. Please check out the Presidential Fitness website it describes the events and lists the qualifying standards www.presidentschallenge.org.

Thanks,
Jennifer Brisbin

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YEEHAW!

Let's kick up our heels for our Teachers at CVES: "The Best in the West!"

Tuesday, bring a pirty flower for yer Teacher.

Wednesday, dust off yer hats, spit & polish them boots & grab yer bandana for a day of dressin' in yer best western wear! The Staff'll be mosin' down for a hoedown hosted by the PTA.

Thursday, bring in yer school supply fer yer Teacher.

PTA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Please join us for the CVES PTA General Membership meeting, Tuesday, March 9th at 9:00am in the MPR.
Come join other parents and learn how you can enrich your child’s education and school experience by becoming a part of Canyon Vista’s PTA!
Come hear the latest information about: Fundraising monies,
where your PTA dollars are being used, and information for fundraising to replace our outdated computers. We hope to see you there!
SMOOTHIES – Don’t forget to send your croc money to school for a smoothie on Thursday. The cost is $4.00 for a 20oz. smoothie available in two delicious flavors! Look for our car hop service at the fire lane in front of school. Weather Permitting!
SHOW YOUR CROC SPIRIT! – Don’t forget that Fridays are spirit wear day. Wear your favorite CVES item to show your croc spirit! If you don’t have spirit wear or just need something new – stop by the office and see Trish Fitterer!
PENNIES FOR PATEINTS - Canyon Vista is participating in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients program which raises funds to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma research for patient services. From March 1 to March 12, our school's students and our friends and family can assist in collecting as much spare change as possible to help the Society cure blood cancers and provide services to patients and their families. All you have to do is collect coins and dollar bills and put them in your classrooms collection box. The top fundraising classroom will win a prize for the classroom and maybe the for the school. While pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters certainly add up, we know that more must be done to find cures and help patients. FUNDRAISING GOAL: $1,200. EVERY PENNY COUNTS!!!!!!!!!!! If you have any questions, please contact Larisa Owen at lowen@cffutures.org .

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We have something new and exciting we'd like to share with you! It's the new Canyon Vista Elementary School PTA toolbar - once added to IE or Firefox, each time you shop at more than 1,300 stores (from Amazon to Zazzle!) a percentage of your purchase will automatically be donated toCanyon Vista Elementary School PTA - at no cost to you (and you may even save money as the toolbar provides coupons and deals as well!). The toolbar also has a search box and each time you search the Internet, about a penny is donated to Canyon Vista Elementary School PTA.http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/canyon-vista-elementary-school-pta

And please pass this along to all of your friends. The two minutes it takes to add this toolbar to your browser can make a lifetime of difference!

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Diane Peters
Attendance Clerk

Dear Staff, Students, Parents, CVHS Feeder Schools, and Community Members:

It is with great pride that I announce incredible news for Capo Valley High School!! Today, I was officially notified that Capistrano Valley High School is now one of the top three winners in the Samsung Four Seasons of Hope technology giveaway contest! So, what this means is that Capo is now guaranteed to win either one of the First Prizes worth $50,000 or the Grand Prize worth $210,000 (see below for prize descriptions).

The winner will be announced in New York City on March 31st, and Samsung has invited me, the parent who wrote our nominating essay, Wendy Harder, our student body President, David Aguilar, and his parent chaperone to New York City (all expenses paid!) for the announcement of the Grand Prize winner. WOW!!

I want to thank each of you for your support and diligent on-line voting, which helped to make this dream a reality. Without your dedication and support, this incredible opportunity for our school would not have been possible. With a little continued luck, I think we will have good news from New York on March 31st. You can be sure that David, Mrs. Harder and I will all do our very best to be great ambassadors for our school. To read more about this contest and the announcement ceremony with NFL athlete Eli Manning, go to: http://www.fourseasonsofhope.com/us/4seasons_hope/education.jsp

GO COUGARS!

Deni Christensen
Principal
Capistrano Valley High School
Education is a work of heart. ♥
Here are the possible prizes:

Grand Prize package (1): Winning school will receive $210,000.00 awarded in the form of $100,000.00
of the following Samsung merchandise: Thirty (30) 24" LCD Monitors (model 2494HM), Fifty (50) 16" Screen Notebook
PCs (model R610), Ten (10) Color Laser Printers (model CLP-770ND), Five (5) Multifunction Laser Printers (model SCX-
5835FN), Twenty (20) HD Digital Camcorders (model HMX-H105), Sixteen (16) Digital Cameras (model TL220), Six (6)
Blu-ray players (model BD-P3600), Two (2) 32" LCD HDTVs (model LN32B550), Two (2) 37" LCD HDTVs (model
LN37B550) and Two (2) 40" LCD HDTVs (model LN40B550); $100,000.00 of Microsoft software; $5,000.00 grant from
DirecTV (awarded in the form of a check) and the DIRECTV GOES TO SCHOOL® package; $5,000.00 in Best Buy @15
Gift Cards (certain terms and conditions may apply on use of gift cards as specified by Best Buy); and one (1) Classroom
Assistant Dog (significant restrictions and qualifications apply as specified by the National Education for Assistance Dog
Services (“NEADS”)). Total Estimated Retail Value (“ERV”) of the Grand Prize package is $210,000.00.

First Prize Package (15): Each winning school will receive $50,000.00 awarded in the form of $24,000.00 of the following Samsung
merchandise: Twelve (12) 24" LCD Monitors (model 2494HM), Ten (10) 16" Screen Notebook PCs (model R610), Two
(2) Color Laser Printers (model CLP-770ND), Five (5) HD Digital Camcorders (model HMX-H105), Seven (7) Digital
Cameras (model TL220), Two (2) Blu-ray players (model BD-P3600) and Two (2) 37" LCD HDTVs (model LN37B550);
$24,000.00 of Microsoft software; and a $2,000.00 grant from DirecTV (awarded in the form of a check) and the DIRECTV
GOES TO SCHOOL® package. Total ERV of each First Prize package is $50,000.00.

The March 18, 2010 PTSA Meeting start time has been changed from 7:00 PM to 6:00 PM to allow parents to attend the meeting as well as the AVMS Drama class production of The Jungle Book Musical and reduce traffic issues as much as possible.

The PTSA Meeting will be held in the Library at 6:00 PM. The Musical will be held in the MPR at 7:00 PM

This PTSA Meeting is the Annual Meeting where the Election for the 2010 – 2011 Officers will take place. We encourage you to attend to become informed on the activities of PTSA, our school and allow participation in the election of officers.

March 5, 2010
Marian Bergeson Elementary School
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1540
24 Hour Call-In Sick Line: (949) 643-9938
Principal: Barbara Scholl (bscholl@capousd.org)

Parent conference week
March 29 – April 2
Dismissal for grades 1-5 is 12:15 all week.
Kindergarten is on regular schedule all week.
(7:45-10:45 and 9:28-12:15)
No after school classes during parent conference week.

AREA CONCERT AT ALISO NIGUEL HIGH SCHOOL ON MARCH 9
Our Bergeson 5th grade band and orchestra students will perform at the Area Concert with all of the schools in Aliso Viejo and Laguna Niguel on Tuesday night. The Orchestras will perform at 6 PM, students arrive at 5:40 and the band concert will be held at 7:45 PM, students arrive at 7:30 PM. The program will be one hour in length and is a wonderful experience for our 5th graders to see the music program at Aliso Viejo Middle School and Aliso Niguel High School where they will be attending in the near future. See you there!

CASINO NIGHT
Make your reservation now because you won’t want to miss the First Annual Casino Night & Gala, on March 27, at SOKA University from 6 to 11 PM right here in Aliso Viejo sponsored by our Bergeson Foundation. Just $65 per person if you sign up before March 15, 2010 and all proceeds benefit Marian Bergeson Elementary School. ($75 after 3/15) If you need a reservation form, click here. Our Silent Auction will be online this year so you’ll get to check that out very soon. Need a babysitter? The YMCA will be offering childcare for the evening to include dinner and games. The YMCA at Bergeson is offering a safe and familiar environment for our kids while us parents have a fabulous night out at the BESF Casino Night Gala! For $25 you will receive care from 5:30-11:30pm (6 hours). Dinner, snacks, tournaments, prizes, games, crafts, friends, music, FUN! Honestly the kids truly have a blast! The cost is $25 for your first child and $15 for each of your other children. All of the proceeds will go to the YMCA Partners campaign and will be utilized right here in our own community. If you'd like to take advantage of this, or would like more information, please contact Caprice Crebar for more information at ccrebar@gmail.com or 922-8072.

Thank you to our sponsors:
PREMIER SPONSORS: Gibson & Hughes Attorneys at Law - www.GibsonHughesLaw.com, (714) 547-8377

GOLD LEVEL TABLE SPONSORS:
Dr. Gene R. Humphries, DDS - www.drhumphriesortho.com, (949) 362-7474

SILVER LEVEL TABLE SPONSORS:
Jon Ron Real Estate - www.jonronrealestate.com, (949) 364-0400
Buie Stoddard Group - www.BuieStoddardGroup.com, (949)-582-4000

BRONZE LEVEL TABLE SPONSORS:
East Coast Bagels - (949) 831-5381

GOLD AUCTION ITEM SPONSORS:
Jenny Mason Photography - www.jennymasonphotography.com, (949) 305-9115
Quality Toyota/Corona - www.QualityToyota.com, (866) 768-0899 - Let them know you're from Marian Bergeson Elementary School and Toyota will donate $100 to BESF!
The Performers Academy - www.ThePerformersAcademy.com, (949) 609-1600
Wake Up Beautiful - www.WakeUpBeautiful.com, (949) 305-9912
United Studios of Self Defense - www.ussdln.com (949) 362-9110
Arroyo Trabuco Golf Course - www.ArroyoTrabuco.com, (949)305-5100
Oakley - www.Oakley.com
Marriott Shadow Ridge Golf - www.Marriott.com, (760) 674-2700
Surf & Sand Resort - www.surfandsandresort.com, (800) 524-8621
Olsen & Iverson Orthodontics - (949) 542-7799
Oleander House B&B - www.oleander.com, 800-788-0357
Chanticleer Winery - www.Chanticleerwine.com, (707) 945-0566
National Taekwondo Academy, www.NationalTaekwondoAcademy.com, (949) 360-1155
Games 2U Mobile Game Theater, www.G2U.com, (714) 861-9647

SUMMER MATH PROGRAM
Bergeson is pleased to host a fun and interactive math program this summer for elementary and middle school students. “FASTTMath” & “Fraction Nation” are computer-based programs addressing operations with whole numbers and working with fractions and decimals. This fee-based summer class offers different program/time slot options and runs from 6/28 – 8/12, Monday - Thursdays. The program will be taught by Bergeson teachers Mrs. Terheggen and Mrs. Wiseman. Parents can register online at http://commnity-ed-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/ or click here for an application. We are required to have 60 students by May 15 to run this program at Bergeson. Don’t miss out on this great summer learning opportunity for our students!

BERGESON SUMMER ACADEMY
We are pleased to host our 2nd year of the Bergeson Summer Academy for our current Kindergarten through 5th grade students from 9 – 11 AM, Monday through Thursday in two 2-week sessions starting on Monday, June 28. The program will be taught by Bergeson teachers and is a wonderful way to help students keep the great academic skills which they have built throughout the course of this school year. We will send a flyer home next week. The program will focus on Reading and Math. Classes will be kept small so that we can help to individualize instruction.

PASTA FOR PENNIES
March 12 is the deadline! Bergeson School is participating in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients program which raises funds to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma research for patient services. During March, our school's students and our friends and family can assist in collecting as much spare change as possible to help the Society cure blood cancers and provide services to patients and their families. All you have to do is collect coins and dollar bills and put them in your classrooms collection box. The top fundraising classroom will win a free pasta lunch from Olive Garden Restaurant! While pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters certainly add up, we know that more must be done to find cures and help patients. You can make your donation on-line at this website and it will be credited to your child’s class total at this website: http://ocie.sy.llsevent.org/marianbergeson123 Thank you!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HONOR MUSIC STUDENTS
The following students were selected to represent our school in the Capistrano Unified School District Honor Band, Orchestra and Choir concerts in March. The students were required to successfully audition for their spot in this group and we are so proud of them!
Choral Night- Thursday March 4th 7:00PM at Coast Hills Church
Band Night- Monday March 8th 7:00PM at Saddleback Church
String Night- Monday March 15th 7:00PM at Saddleback Church

4th Grade Strings: Simon Barker, Katie Robinson, Annaliese Muth, Mary Perez

5th Grade Band: Spencer Bentley, Katie Kerins, Nayeli Ruiz, Jacob Sprick, Kirsten Battle, Leona Garabedian

5th Grade Choir: Brigette Ruch, Aren Leib, Shaylee Gibola

5th Grade Strings: Matthew Margolin, Arman Movassaghi

SYMPATHY CARD FOR CHELSEA KING AND HER FAMILY
We have a family from Bergeson who are very good friends with the King family. To share our sympathy with the King Family on this tragic event, we are going to send sympathy cards to Chelsea's memorial service. The cards will be available on the front office counter Monday through Wednesday next week in case you would like to sign it or you could deliver your own cards to enclose. For questions, contact Evelyn Riyhani at Evelynr0311@aol.com.

SPRING BOX TOP COLLECTION CONTEST
We are starting back with the Box Tops for Education program. Please clip all of those box tops from your cereal and other food items which with the Box Tops for Education logo on it. The contest starts now and ends on 5/31. The classroom with the greatest number of box tops collected by 5/31 will earn a classroom Ice Cream Sundae Party. If you go to this website and register, our school will gain extra bonus points, too. www.boxtops4education.com.

ALISO VIEJO MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL: DISNEY’S JUNGLE BOOK
Your whole family is invited to spend a wonderful evening watching the students of the Advanced Drama class of Aliso Viejo Middle School light up the stage in a fast paced, energetic production of Jungle Book. The show is sure to be a toe-tapping crowd-pleaser! The show is appropriate for all age groups. So bring your children and your grandparents and have a great family night out! Tue. March 16 - 7 p.m, Wed. March 17 – 4:00 p.m. (Matinee), Thurs. March 18 - 7 p.m. at Aliso Viejo Middle School Multi-Purpose Room, 111 Park Ave, Aliso Viejo, Ph: (949) 831-2622, Tickets are $5 each and will be sold at the door prior to the performance. The show runs about 45 minutes. Special note: All students must be accompanied by an adult.

IN LINE ~ ON TIME
Congratulations to the Mrs. Wiseman, Miss Fadule, Miss Valencia, Mrs. Terheggen who have been In Line ~ On Time for 17 days to spell out the words PERFECT ATTENDANCE (one letter for each day) and received their Popsicle party and new class ball. (Congrats to the parents, too!)

CELEBRATION BOOKS LIBRARY DONATION
Purchasing a book for the Bergeson Library is a great way to honor your child’s birthday, applaud a major accomplishment, recognize good grades or just proclaim your child as an outstanding Bergeson Bulldog. In recognition of your donation to the library, your child is recognized by Principal Scholl during the Friday morning flag salute and a “Book Plate” will be affixed to the inside cover of your book selection announcing, “This book was donated in your child’s honor!” Recognitions of book donations are presented every Friday at 7:45 am. Book Club Forms can be picked up in the office. Donating a book to the Bergeson Library is a wonderful tribute for your child that all Bergeson students can enjoy for many years. What a wonderful gift to give to grow our library. Michael Parker – Mrs. Roso’s class – in honor of his 7th birthday!

SHINING STARS
Students have donated their time and given of themselves for a service-learning project called Shining Stars. Applications for these projects are in the office. We will celebrate the students and their accomplishments through our Character Counts program and honor them at our Friday flag ceremony. Congratulations to our Shining Stars for their community service and for “paying it forward”:

HAPPY MARCH BIRTHDAYS TO THE FOLLOWING BERGESON STAFF MEMBERS!
Beth Bell (4), Kathy Brewer (7), Bill Paine (10, Patrice Ciampa (17), Connie Meckel (28).

BERGESON YMCA UPDATE DID YOU KNOW… The Bergeson YMCA has PART-TIME RATES? Well, we DO! We have special rates and plans from AM only, 2 Day, 3 Day, and limited spaces left for DROP-IN care. If we can be of service to you let us know!
FIRST-TIME EVER!!! PART-TIME SUMMER RATE IS FINALLY HERE!!! What’s even more awesome about that is YOU get to choose the days!
SUMMER IS DRAWING NEAR!!! Have you thought about what your child will be doing this summer? Well, here at the BERGESON YMCA we have an amazing summer planned filled with TONS of exciting experiences! From weekly field trips to Knotts, San Diego Zoo, Angel Stadium, etc. to exciting on-site activities such as, BBQ’s, Water slides, Clubs, and Bounce houses, we’ve got IT goin’ ON! Speaking of “ON”, that’s our theme for the summer “GAME ON” and that’s exactly what we plan to do! If you would like more information on how your child can get in on an amazingly good time, contact me at the information below-I’d be more than happy to share with you!!! We have enrollment specials that will save you $$$
Parent’s Night Out!!!- March 27th- BESF Casino Night!!! The Bergeson YMCA is hosting a Parent’s Night Out!!! From 5:30-11:30PM, your children will have an opportunity to experience a night of ALL OUT FUN!!! Dinner, snacks, tournaments, games, crafts, prizes, FRIENDS- it’s ALWAYS a good time! The cost of this event is $25 AND siblings will receive a discount. This event is open to all families and friends of Marian Bergeson Elementary School and ALL of the proceeds will go to provide assistance for families in the community. For more information or to sign-up- contact us at the information below. SPACE IS LIMITED.
FLAG FOOTBALL: The Bergeson YMCA is looking to get a team together. If you are interested in some healthy competition call Dorain at the number below.
CONTACT INFO: MARIAN BERGESON YMCA (949) 643-0721, Dcassell@ymcaoc.org, Mpham@ymca.org
Respect, Responsibility and Ready to Learn! At Bergeson School, we learn something new every single day!!

Barbara Scholl
Principal, Marian Bergeson Elementary School
25302 Rancho Niguel Rd., Laguna Niguel CA 92677
bscholl@capousd.org
949.643.1540
http://bgnes.capousd.ca.schoolloop.com/

DJAMS DRAMA PRODUCTION: CSI NEVERLAND

DJAMS Advanced Drama class will be performing CSI Neverland on March 25 and 26. You won’t want to miss this fun play!

CSI meets Neverland in this marvelous merger of comedic mayhem. Murk and Tinker, Fairy Forensics Officers, are investigating the mysterious murder of Peter Pan's shadow.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold at lunch on March 22, 23, and 24 for $5 and at the door. Hope to see you there!

DJAMS NEWS
March 4, 2010
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STAND OUT TEACHERS OF THE MONTH

Every year DJAMS puts on an amazing Talent Show. This show would not be possible without the support and involvement of teachers. Mandy Berndt and Stacey Olson produced the Talent Show this year. They worked with students and teachers to come up with an hour long show filled with many talented acts.

They worked together at lunch and after school to put together a show that everyone would enjoy. However, they could not have done this without the support of many other teachers. Ms. Squires, Ms, Todd, Mrs. Simmons, Ms. Nicol, Mrs. Vollebregt, Ms. Ferguson, Mr. Dwyer, Ms. Berndt, and Mrs. Olson spent many days after school practicing for a Teacher Act. They learned dances and put together costumes in order to show students how much they care about and support them. In addition, Mrs. Cox, Mr. Backal, Ms. Roman, Mr. Carter, and Mr. Wellikson joined in the fun and made guest appearances in the Teacher Act.
DJAMS is a unique school because it has so many teachers who want to be involved in activities such as the Talent Show.

The students love to see their teachers on stage, out of the classroom setting. Thank you to all the teachers who were in the Talent Show and who came out to watch the Talent Show.

6TH AND 7TH GRADE SCIENCE – FAMILY LIFE PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
Family Life Parent Information Night is tonight, Thursday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Parents are invited to learn about the information presented during the family life unit, ask questions and view videos.
6th grade will meet in room 906
7th grade will meet in room 901

SUPERINTENDENT/PRINCIPAL HONOR ROLL
Students will be recognized at an assembly today, March 4, and receive a certificate for earning a 3.5 GPA or above that qualifies them to be on the Principal or Superintendent’s Honor Roll. Congratulations letters will no longer be printed. Student report cards will now reflect an entry when a student has achieved honor roll status.

P.E. HOODED SWEATSHIRTS ON SALE

Next week will be the very last time students may order hooded sweatshirts this year. Order forms will be available from P.E. teachers Monday, March 8, to Friday, March 12. The cost is $35.

PTSA MEMBERSHIP MEETING – THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2:30 P.M., DJAMS LIBRARY

Please join us for our annual meeting where we will be electing officers for next school year and planning activities for the remainder of this school year.

DJAMS DRAMA PRODUCTION: CSI NEVERLAND

DJAMS Advanced Drama class will be performing CSI Neverland on March 25 and 26. You won’t want to miss this fun play! CSI meets Neverland in this marvelous merger of comedic mayhem. Murk and Tinker, Fairy Forensics Officers, are investigating the mysterious murder of Peter Pan's shadow. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold at lunch on March 22, 23, and 24 for $5 and at the door. Hope to see you there!

CHOIR NEWS

March 18 - 6th grade Choral Festival at San Juan Hills HS from 10:00 a.m.-Noon
March 30 - 7th/8th grade Choral Festival at Las Flores MS from 10:00 a.m.-Noon
May 13 - Spring Concert (All Choirs) - 6:30 p.m. DJAMS MPR
June 2 - All Choirs perform at Knott's Berry Farm

AREA CONCERT ON TUESDAY, MARCH 9

You are invited to the upcoming Area Concert at Aliso Niguel High School featuring all of our DJAMS instrumental music groups. 6:00 p.m. Orchestra concert; 7:30 p.m. Band concert.

CUSD MUSIC - HONOR CONCERT SERIES

3/4/2010
Event: CUSD Honor Choir Night
Location: Coast Hills Community Church, Aliso Viejo
Performing Group: Auditioned Students District-wide
Time: 7:00 PM

3/8/2010
Event: CUSD Honor Band Night
Location: Saddleback Church, Lake Forest
Performing Group: Auditioned Students District-wide
Time: 7:00 PM

3/15/2010
Event: CUSD Honor Orchestra Concert
Location: Saddleback Church, Lake Forest
Performing Group: Auditioned Students District-wide
Time: 7:00 PM

DJAMS PTSA PRESENTS:
Keeping our Kids Safe – Informed Parents are the Antidrug!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
7:00 – 8:30 PM
DJAMS Multi-Purpose Room
Mike Darnold, expert in adolescent behavior and substance abuse, will join police officers from our local Sheriff’s department to empower parents with resources and strategies to develop happy and healthy kids free from risky adolescent behavior. The focus of this presentation will be on the risky social trends and behavior in our local community and how parents can manage the challenges. Learn how to safeguard your home and hear local teens and parents share their personal experiences. Come join us for an informative evening full of solutions, strategies and resources for protecting our children.

YMCA NEWS
Thank you to all of you who went to Powell’s last weekend!! DJAMS YMCA has already raised over $1000 for scholarships! This money helps needy families in our community and brings us together. There is financial aid available to anyone who wants to apply!! Great job everyone!!!!!!

Also . . .
The YMCA will be partnering with DJAMS to offer a FREE lunch-time club! The club will be about games!!! Board games, Card games, Video games and even group games!! The children can eat, play and socialize in a fun atmosphere. The club will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays in the MPR during 6th and 7/8th grade lunch!! No sign ups will be necessary. If you have any questions please call or email Elizabeth Matt.
Elizabeth Matt, Assistant Director
Don Juan Avila Middle School YMCA
949-360-9517
ematt@ymcaoc.org
26278 Wood Canyon
Aliso Viejo CA
P7 (Elementary side)

ATTENTION PARENTS OF 8TH GRADERS
Aliso Niguel High School counselors will visit DJAMS on Tuesday, March 23, to present registration materials. This will take place during social studies classes. Please check for this information in your child’s backpack when he/she gets home.
On Thursday, March 25, Aliso Niguel High School will present 8th Grade Parent Night at 6:00 p.m. in the ANHS Gym. This presentation will explain how to fill out the registration forms, give advice for classes for next year, and outline requirements for both high school graduation and college admissions. After the presentations, there will be tables set up with information regarding extra-curricular and co-curricular sports, clubs, and activities that are offered at Aliso Niguel.
Aliso Niguel High School registration forms are due back to DJAMS counselors on Wednesday, March 31. This would be a good time to sign up for listserv for ANHS. You can do this by going to the district website: www.capousd.org. Click on “Listserves” heading.

PTSA RESTAURANT NIGHT AT DAPHNE’S
Daphne’s Restaurant Night has been scheduled for Thursday, April 22.

DATES TO REMEMBER
March 2, 9, 16 College Planning with Pat Levens, 6-9p.m., San Juan Hills High School Theater
March 4 CUSD Honor Choir Night at Coast Hills Community Church, 7:00 p.m.
March 8 CUSD Honor Band Concert at Saddleback Church
March 9 Area Concert @ ANHS - Orchestra, 6 p.m.; Band, 7:30 p.m.
March 10 Recycle Wednesday
March 11 PTSA Membership Meeting, 2:30 p.m., Library
March 15 CUSD Honor Orchestra Concert at Saddleback Church, 7:00 p.m.
March 18 6th Grade Choir Festival at San Juan Hills High School (10:00 a.m.-Noon)
March 21 L.A. Marathon – GO WE ROC!
March 23 ANHS Guidance Counselors Meet with 8th Graders
March 25, 26 CSI Neverland Drama Production, 6:00 p.m., MPR
March 25 8th Grade Parent Night at ANHS, 6:00 p.m., Gym
March 30 7th/8th grade Choral Festival at Las Flores MS from 10:00 a.m.-Noon
March 31 Signed High School Registration Forms Due to English Teachers
April 5-9 Spring Recess

Aliso Viejo Middle School Musical: Disney’s Jungle Book

Your whole family is invited to spend a wonderful evening watching the students of the Advanced Drama class of Aliso Viejo Middle School light up the stage in a fast paced, energetic production of Jungle Book. The show is sure to be a toe-tapping crowd-pleaser!
The show is appropriate for all age groups. So bring your children and your grandparents and have a great family night out!

We even have a special Wednesday matinee performance where parents with children ages 10 & under can bring a blanket and sit on the floor in front of the stage.
This is also a great opportunity for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to get their Theater Try-Its and Merit Badges.

Event Details:
Tuesday, March 16 - 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 17 – 4:00 p.m. (Matinee)*
Thursday, March 18 - 7 p.m.
Location:
Aliso Viejo Middle School Multi-Purpose Room
111 Park Ave
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Ph: (949) 831-2622

Tickets are $5 each and will be sold at the door prior to the performance.
The show runs about 45 minutes.
Special note: All students must be accompanied by an adult.

IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION

• CVES Yearbooks
• Talent Show
• Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Music News/CVES Honor Orchestra, Band & Choir students
• DHHS Super Band
• Recycling Wednesdays
• Is your teen at risk?/Presentation by the OCSD
• ANHS Musical/Jungle Book
• PTA News
• Featured Articles
• Community Events
• Quote of the Week

ORDER YOUR CVES YEARBOOK
Place your order for the CVES Yearbook now! The price is $25. Cherish the memories of your child's school days. Click here to access a flyer for the CVES website. Contact Amanda Stringer at amanda_stringer@yahoo.com

TALENT SHOW
The dates for the Crown Valley Talent Show has been put back one week. Students will audition Friday, March 12 and the show will be presented Friday, March 26. Please look for more information in the near future.

PARENT CONFERENCES
Crown Valley Elementary will be holding parent/teacher conferences the week of March 29. Your child's teacher will be sending out conferences letters next week. Students will be dismissed on the following schedule:
Grades 1-5: 7:45-12:15
Kindergarten
Early Birds: 7:45-10:45
Late Owls: 9:15-12:15
Preschool Classes will continue on regular schedule

MUSIC NEWS
Congratulations to the following students for being selected to the All-District Honor Groups......

4th Grade Honor Orchestra: Allie Van Slochteren
Katelyn Lim
Kylie Schmiedeke
Tommy Maroon

5th Grade Honor Orchestra: Robert Song
Jackson Phan

5th Grade Honor Band: Alexandria Williams
Michael Jersey
Carly Fox
Konrad McKeague
Luke Myer

5th Grade Honor Choir: Courtney Frickman
Maya Haider

District Honor Concerts: (cost is $5.00/person)

Choral Night- Thursday March 4th 7:00PM at Coast Hills Church
Band Night- Monday March 8th 7:00PM at Saddleback Church
String Night- Monday March 15th 7:00PM at Saddleback Church

DHHS SUPER BAND CONCERT
The CUSD Block Music presents the DHHS Super Band Concert. Orchestra and band students in 5th grade from Crown Valley, George White and Hidden Hills, as well middle school students from Niguel Hills and high school students form Dana Hills will be performing. The concert will be held in Dana Hills High School's gym on Thursday, March 18.

Orchestra students report at 5:30 PM. The concert time is 6:00 PM.
Band students report at 7:20PM -7:30 PM. The concert time is 7:45 PM

RECYCLING WEDNESDAYS
Crown Valley will be accepting recycling items each Wednesday morning. Any plastic bottles or aluminum cans with the CRV label (CA Redemption Value) can be recycled. Look for the bins and the volunteers by the office. March is designated K/1 month! If you are a Kindergarten or first grade parent, we would appreciate your help with the recycling efforts. . . just show up before school on Wednesdays. Help from parents of other grade level children is appreciated, as well.

IS YOUR TEEN AT RISK?/PRESENTATION BY THE OCSD
Capistrano Unified School District and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department invite you to attend:
Is Your Teen at Risk?
What Every Parent Needs to Know
• Thurs, March 4th: Violence Prevention/Bullying & Teen Relationships: Presented by OC Sheriff’s SMART team and an adolescent behavior specialist.

Where:
Mission Lutheran Church
24360 Yosemite Rd, Laguna Niguel, 92677
• Presentations are from 6:30 – 8pm

Reserve your seat: hpremac@cox.net
Free to the community!

ALISO VIEJO MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL/DISNEY’S JUNGLE BOOK

Your whole family is invited to spend a wonderful evening watching the students of the Advanced Drama class of Aliso Viejo Middle School light up the stage in a fast paced, energetic production of Jungle Book. The show is sure to be a toe-tapping crowd-pleaser!
The show is appropriate for all age groups. So bring your children and your grandparents and have a great family night out! We even have a special Wednesday matinee performance where parents with children ages 10 & under can bring a blanket and sit on the floor in front of the stage.

This is also a great opportunity for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to get their Theater Try-Its and Merit Badges.

Event Details:
Tue. March 16 - 7 p.m.
Wed. March 17 – 4:00 p.m. (Matinee)*
Thurs. March 18 - 7 p.m.
Location:
Aliso Viejo Middle School Multi-Purpose Room
111 Park Ave
Aliso Viejo
CA 92656
Ph: (949) 831-2622

Tickets are $5 each and will be sold at the door prior to the performance.
The show runs about 45 minutes.
Special note: All students must be accompanied by an adult.

PTA NEWS
PTA Meeting: The next PTA Meeting is Wednesday, March 17 at 7:00 PM in the site's Library.
Box Tops: The Crown Valley PTA is continuously collecting Box Tops. Please send your Box Tops to your child teacher.
Recycling Wednesdays: We can use your help. . . join us Wednesday mornings before school.

FEATURED ARTICLES
Census wants 10 minutes of U.S. residents’ time
Orange County residents can expect a postcard-sized letter in the mail this week reminding them to fill out the 2010 census questionnaires expected to hit U.S. households by mid-March. The questionnaire is the shortest in the history of the U.S. Census Bureau, consisting of 10 questions. In all, it shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes to fill out, according to U.S. census officials in California. At a Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board of Education meeting last week, members urged the audience to fill out the questionnaires because it could lead to more money set aside for the district, which plans to cut $12 million from next year’s budget.
http://dailypilot.com/articles/2010/03/02/politics/dpt-census030210.txt

QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"You have to expect things of yourself
before you can do them."

Anthony Bogle
Principal
Crown Valley Elementary School

The YMCA Teen Club will be offering a Fitness Boot camp every Thursday morning starting on March 25th and running through the school year. This class will start at 8:00am and end at 9:00am. So if you would like your teen to be a little more active in the morning this program is for them. There is a limited amount of space so sign up today. The fee for this class is $89.00 per month.

This Fitness Boot camp is design to strengthen your child’s body through a number of drills ranging from fitness ladders, hurdles, and cone drills. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me @ 949-233-0209 or ealafa@ymcaoc.net. Thanks

Eric Alafa
Assistant Childcare Director
Aliso Viejo Middle School
ealafa@ymcaoc.net
949.233.0209
South Coast YMCA
29831 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

PENNIES FOR PATIENTS - Canyon Vista is participating in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients program which raises funds to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma research for patient services. From March 1 to March 12, our school's students and our friends and family can assist in collecting as much spare change as possible to help the Society cure blood cancers and provide services to patients and their families. All you have to do is collect coins and dollar bills and put them in your classrooms collection box.

The top fundraising classroom will win a prize for the classroom and maybe the for the school. While pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters certainly add up, we know that more must be done to find cures and help patients. FUNDRAISING GOAL: $1,200. EVERY PENNY COUNTS!!!!!!!!!!! If you have any questions, please contact Larisa Owen at lowen@cffutures.org .

PTA APPRECIATION MEETING! Please join us next Tuesday, March 9th at 9 a.m. for our PTA meeting. Our wonderful Canyon Vista staff will be showering us with their appreciation for all the hard work and efforts shown by our parents this year! If you have chaired a committee, helped with gift wrap, cut paper for Meet the Masters, or helped in any other capacity, we want to see you there!

SMOOTHIES – Don’t forget to send your croc money to school for a smoothie on Thursday. The cost is $4.00 for a 20oz. smoothie available in two delicious flavors! Look for our car hop service at the fire lane in front of school. Weather Permitting!

SHOW YOUR CROC SPIRIT! – Don’t forget that Fridays are spirit wear day. Wear your favorite CVES item to show your croc spirit! If you don’t have spirit wear or just need something new – stop by the office and see Trish Fitterer!

CELEBRATION BOOK CLUB
Canyon Vista’s Celebration Book Club offers a unique way to enrich our school library and celebrate your child’s special occasion or accomplishment. So far this year we have had more than 140 BOOKS added to our library through your thoughtful contributions! Thank you! Please come by our library and see the new books and all the smiling faces of your children (and teachers!) on the Celebration Book Club display on the wall.

For only $20.00 per book you can purchase a book for our library from the special inventory of books provided by the Celebration Book Club. The order forms are available on the PTA website or at the Front Office. Please consider donating a book for your special teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week!! If you have any questions please contact the CVES PTA.

THE JOG-A-THON PERMISSION SLIP/T-SHIRT ORDERS ARE DUE!!!

The Jog-A-Thon IS ALMOST HERE!
Remember the permission slip/t-shirt order form is due this Friday, March 5th. Make sure to please sign and date the permission slip, designate your child’s size for their Jog-A-Thon t-shirt, fill-in the info for any additional t-shirts you wish to order and hand-in as soon as possible so they are in by the deadline. Those in by the deadline ensure your child’s size is ordered and you are able to get extra shirts for siblings and family. In addition, each class that hands in 100% of their slips by the deadline will be entered into a raffle where the class and their teacher will receive a PRIZE!

Any student without a permission slip on file the day of the event will not be able to participate. Contact Jog-A-Thon chair Victor Cruz at vcruz2345@hotmail.com with any questions.

DOODLE FOR GOOGLE COMPETITION: DUE Friday MARCH 5th
What is the 'Doodle 4 Google' competition?
• Doodle 4 Google is a competition open to K-12 students of U.S. schools to create their own Google doodle inspired by the theme, "If I Could Do Anything, I Would…".
• Some potential examples of this year's theme are:
If I Could Do Anything, I Would……Figure out a cure for cancer…Build a movie theater on the moon…Be an underwater explorer

If your student is interested:
• Email Joanie at joantri@yahoo.com, Joanie will email you consent form and doodle entry form. If you are unable to print the documents, forms will be available in the front office.
• Your students can create with colored pencils, crayons, markers, paint, or using computer drawing or design software (no 3D effects)
• Google logo should remain clearly visible and recognizable
• A supporting statement of up to 50 words explaining their “If I Could Do Anything I Would…” vision.

What are the prizes for winners?
• National Winner: $15K college scholarship, trip to NYC, laptop, digital design tablet, winning doodle featured on homepage and t-shirt printed with doodle, $25K to winning school for computer lab
• Each of other 3 finalists win a trip to NYC, laptop, digital design table, t-shirt printed with doodle
• Each of the other 40 Regional Finalists win a trip to NYC and t-shirt printed with his/her doodle
• All will be featured at an exhibit at Smithsonian's, Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum.
• Each of the other 400 State Finalists will receive a "Doodle 4 Google" certificate and be featured on the Doodle 4 Google contest web site.
• Eight technology booster awards of 20 netbook computers for each school with a submission by March 10th and a winner from the 400 State Finalists

Marian Bergeson Elementary School
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1540

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DOCTOR SEUSS! Today is Dr. Seuss’ birthday and our Kindergarten and First Grade students had some very special activities today which emphasize READING!

5th GRADE TESTING: Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 3, at the beginning of the school day, all 5th grade students will be given an assessment to determine placement in reading classes in middle school.

This will help identify students who may need additional support to be successful. The tests are designed to be given within a two-hour time period and will be administered in their homeroom class. Please assist us by making sure your child arrives promptly to school, is well-rested and has a nourishing breakfast.

THE CRAZY 8’S will perform at the Friday flag ceremony this week. This is the group of staff members who opened up the Variety Show last week and it should be fun!

FIRST ANNUAL BERGESON CASINO NIGHT – SAVE THE DATE: Make your reservation now because you won’t want to miss the First Annual Casino Night & Gala, on March 27, at SOKA University from 6 to 11 PM right here in Aliso Viejo sponsored by our Bergeson Foundation.

Just $65 per person if you sign up before March 15, 2010 and all proceeds benefit Marian Bergeson Elementary School. ($75 after 3/15) If you need a reservation form, click here. Our Silent Auction will be online this year so you’ll get to check that out very soon. Need a babysitter? The YMCA will be offering childcare for the evening to include dinner and games. Contact Caprice Crebar at (949) 922-8072 for more information.

Respect, Responsibility and Ready to Learn! At Bergeson School, we learn something new every single day!!

Barbara Scholl
Principal, Marian Bergeson Elementary School
25302 Rancho Niguel Rd., Laguna Niguel CA 92677
bscholl@capousd.org
http://bgnes.capousd.ca.schoolloop.com/

Hello again Hankey Hawks,

It is time for our next "Mom's Night Out" fundraiser. Since our last TK Burger event was such a success, we are headed back on Thursday, March 4th. Voted the best burgers in The OC, if you haven't yet tried a TK Burger, you are really missing out! This is your chance to head to TK Burger for lunch, dinner or both!

Just mention Hankey School, and the PTA and 5th Grade Science Camp will receive 20% back from each and every order!!! You can eat the very best Orange County has to offer and help our school at the same time. And best of all, Mom gets the night off; no planning, shopping, cooking or cleaning up.

While you are there, be sure to try their onion rings, chicken burgers, salads, veggie burger, rib eye steak sandwich and Ahi steak sandwich! And the best part is that it is so inexpensive that you can bring the entire family. The Kids Bargain meal is only $3.29! Remember, no flyer required for this one, just be sure to mention Hankey and enjoy your meal! TK Burger is located on Chrisanta Dr. right off La Paz. See you there!
Thank you and Go Hawks!!!!!

Nancy Arakawa
Office Manager
Carl Hankey School
(949)234-5315

The Carl Hankey PTA wants to remind you that the Hankey Doo Dah Run will be this Friday, March 5th at Cordova Park next to the school. The Doo Dah Run is a new spin on the PTA’s annual fundraising event, the Hankey Run, and all proceeds from the Doo Dah Run support K thru 5 fieldtrips and assemblies.

Students in each classroom have worked hard to come up with their own unique classroom themes for the run. It should be a lot of fun Friday morning as each class marches out and showcases their creativity. A classroom run schedule is posted on the Hankey Website and families are welcome to come out and watch the festivities Friday morning.

Doo Dah Run sponsorship forms are due on Wednesday, March 3rd. Remember, for every $20 in sponsorships, students’ names will be entered into a drawing to win a free Digital Video Camera. Also, if a student collects at least $50 in sponsorships, he/she will receive an exclusive ONE TIME “No Homework Pass” (to be used at their teachers’ discretion).

The PTA wants to thank all of you for your support for this important fundraiser for Hankey fieldtrips and assemblies. Our objective is to raise $8,000 from the Run and we’ll need everyone’s help to accomplish this goal. Thank you again for your help and we’ll see you at the Doo Dah Run this Friday!

Sincerely,

The Carl Hankey PTA

Link: http://www.ocean-institute.org

Good will representatives Doug Wooley and Katherine Ramson watch San Juan Elementary students dissect a fish.

City of San Juan Capistrano Mayor Lon Uso welcomes San Juan Elementary students to the Ocean Institute.

The Ocean Institute welcomed 100 4th grade students from San Juan Elementary School, San Juan Capistrano, for an Environmental Watershed Lab & Cruise on March 1.

Funding for the trip was provided through the Institute’s Adopt-a-Class program; sponsors included the City of San Juan Capistrano, Digital Map Products, Ortega Rangers 4H Horse Project, Friess Company Builders, Goodwill Industries of Orange County, CR & R, Mercury Disposal Systems and the Rotary Club of San Juan Capistrano.

Special guests for the event included San Juan Capistrano Mayor Lon Uso and City of San Juan Capistrano representative Ziad Mazboudi and representatives from Goodwill Katherine Ransom and Doug Wooley.

The sponsors contributed $4,000 for the trip; additional sponsors are always welcome.

For information about becoming a sponsor or other questions about Adopt-a-Class, please contact Lara Hughes at (949) 496-2274, ext. 413 or lhughes@ocean-institute.org.