San Juan Elementary Celebrates 160 Years
San Juan Elementary School wants former students to help celebrate its 160th year. Anyone who has studied at the campus that sits across the street from Mission San Juan Capistrano is welcome to attend a series of events beginning in November designed to honor the school’s historic past. The celebration will begin in November with a series of alums who will speak to current students about their time at the school. In March, the school bell will be rededicated. In April, the school will hold its annual festival.
District Joins Mission Viejo’s Walk Against Drugs
Capistrano Unified School District will team up with the city of Mission Viejo, Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Saddleback Valley Unified School District in the 22nd Annual Walk Against Drugs on Saturday, Oct. 23. The day begins at 8 a.m. with a rally at Mission Viejo High School. After the rally, the crowd will march to the fair at the Village Green. Shuttle buses will run from Newhart Middle School to the rally beginning at 7 a.m. For more information, contact Mission Viejo Police Services at (949) 470-8433.
San Onofre Plant Opens Doors to Students
Students of the Capistrano Unified School District have the opportunity to tour the nuclear power plant at San Onofre on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The CARE Foundation’s 2010 Alternative Energy Summit is expected to draw more than 100 people, including CUSD students, to discuss alternative energy and power issues with a focus on near term solutions. The cost to attend this event is $45 per person, which includes lunch. Parents and teachers who bring three or more children will receive free admission. For more information, please contact the CARE Foundation at (949) 234-9570.
Dana Hills, Capo Valley Students Still Need Votes
Students at Dana Hills and Capistrano Valley high schools still need local residents to help them win national contests that could net thousands of dollars in funds to upgrade technology at each of the campuses. At Dana Hills High School (DHHS), the Be the Change Club is competing for $250,000 through the Pepsi Refresh Project to improve the school’s computer labs. To vote for the Dana Hills High School project, text 103341 to 73774 or visit the contest page. The contest ends on Sunday, Oct. 31. Supporters can vote once a day by text and once a day by computer. Capistrano Valley High School (CVHS) is competing to win either a $50,000 grant or one of three $20,000 awards through the “Power a Bright Future” contest sponsored by Clorox. To vote, visit the contest page. Votes will be accepted through Monday, Nov. 1. Fans must register and may vote once a day.
CARE Foundation Events Support Schools
The 17th Annual CARE Foundation’s Golf Classic will be held on Monday, Nov. 8 at El Niguel Country Club in Laguna Niguel. Registration, putting contest and silent auction bidding begin at 10 a.m. At 11:30 a.m. will be the shotgun start. Dinner and the live auction start at 5:30 p.m. To register or become a sponsor, contact Sheila Sharifi by email or at (949) 234-9570 or visit the foundation website.
