Capo Talk
Oct. 29, 2010 Volume 1, Number 9
In This Issue
• Community Forum Set for Wednesday at San Clemente HS
• Students Say No to Drugs During Red Ribbon Week
• Capo Valley, Dana Hills Still Need Votes for Contests
• Foundation Golf Classic to Support District Students
Superintendent’s Tour Hits San Clemente HS
Superintendent Joseph M. Farley will meet with parents, students and community members at San Clemente High School on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Triton Center. The second of six scheduled community forums, the meeting will continue Superintendent Farley’s emphasis on classroom instruction. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Dr. Farley and ask questions about the state of the District.
Students Celebrate Red Ribbon Week
Students throughout the Capistrano Unified School District celebrated Red Ribbon Week, pledging to stay away from drugs and other destructive behaviors. At Tijeras Creek Elementary School, students spelled out their opposition to illicit substances. Marco Forster Middle School students cut their hair to donate to charity. Students at schools in Ladera Ranch (Ladera Ranch, Oso Grande and Chaparral elementary schools) also participated in Red Ribbon Week activities. Clarence Lobo, Marblehead and Truman Benedict competed for the best decorated doors. More than 200 people gathered at Aliso Niguel High School to celebrate the first Red Ribbon Walk in the city of Aliso Viejo. But the largest event was held in Mission Viejo on Saturday, where thousands joined in the annual Walk Against Drugs.
Capo Valley Close to Top in Clorox Contest; Dana Hills Needs Help in Pepsi Refresh Project
On Friday, Oct. 29, Capistrano Valley High School was in second place in the Clorox “Power a Bright Future” contest, about 3,000 votes behind the first place school. The first place school will be awarded $50,000, which would be used to buy new computers for students. Second place will receive $20,000. The last day to vote is Monday, Nov. 1. A direct link to the contest page can be found on the CVHS website. 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. Voting for this contest ends on Sunday, Oct. 31.
CARE Foundation Golf Classic 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
Marcus E. Walton
Chief Communications Officer
mewalton@capousd.org
www.capousd.org
