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Capo Talk
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| Sept. 13, 2013 |
Vol. 4, No. 9 |
16 Students Among Top Seniors in Nation
Semifinalists Named in National Merit Scholarship Competition
Sixteen District seniors have been named semifinalists in the 59th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program, officials from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced this week. The 16 students are part of approximately 16,000 semifinalists, which represents less than one percent of the nation’s high school seniors. Last year, 14 CUSD students reached the semifinals; six were eventually named National Merit Scholars. The District’s semifinalists are:Cameron R. Averill, Isaac K. Chau, Kelly J. Lee, and Serena J. Wong from Aliso Niguel High School; Justin Su and Francis C. Yang from Capistrano Valley High School; Katrina Z. Kao, Justin R. Scott, Aaron R. Sy, and Eric E. Thorpe from Dana Hills High School; Ethan W. Gacek,Alexander Zhang, and David W. Zhu from San Clemente High School; and Olivia R. Benice, Grant H. Empey, and Amy K. Huang from Tesoro High School.-more-
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JOHN M. ALPAY
President
LYNN HATTON
Vice President
ANNA BRYSON
Clerk
ELLEN M. ADDONIZIO
AMY HANACEK
DR. GARY PRITCHARD
JIM REARDON
SUPERINTENDENT
JOSEPH M. FARLEY, Ed. D.
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Middle Schools Begin DistrictBack to School Night Period
First Events on Sept. 18
Teachers and principals are inviting parents “Back to School,” beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013. The annual Back to School Night events are an opportunity for parents to meet their children’s teachers and learn about classroom expectations and goals for the school year. Middle schools will hold Back to School Night events on Wednesday, Sept. 18 and Thursday, Sept. 19. High Schools will hold their events on Monday, Sept. 23, Tuesday, Sept. 24, and Friday, Sept. 26. The dates for elementary schools will be Tuesday, Oct. 1, Wednesday, Oct. 2, and Thursday, Oct. 3. A full calendar of events is available on the District website.
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District Technology Launches Survey on Mobile Apps
District Seeks Input on Features from Students, Parents
The District is conducting a survey to determine the features parents and students would prefer in a mobile app that can be used on smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. Currently, many of our parents and students access our websites and other applications via these devices. Transitioning to a mobile app will give a more appropriate interface. The results of the survey will factor into the choices that are made about these products. The survey will be available for one week. You can access the survey here.
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SCHS Senior Honored for Rescuing Fellow Surfer
Kyra Brandt Lauded as Hero
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| Trustees honored Kyra Brandt at a recent Board meeting. |
Trustees this week recognized a San Clemente High School senior for her role in the rescue of a drowning surfer. Kyra Brandt was surfing at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, July 21, when she noticed a surfer roll off his board. When he didn’t resurface, Kyra and another surfer pulled him onto his board. There she gave chest compressions until he expelled water and began to breath. She and the other surfer provided assistance until the life guards could reach them.
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New After School Programs Open for Registration
Saddleback College Offers Activities at Elementary Schools
 Building on Saddleback College’s strong partnership with the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD), Saddleback College’s Community Education program will begin offering after-school educational and enrichment activities at local schools for elementary school children. Saddleback College’s Community Education program has set its After-School Experience schedule to include five 6-week sessions to be offered throughout the 2013-2014 academic year. The first session will begin the week of September 23rd and will include more than 200 classes at 35 local elementary schools. The program offers art, science, cooking, sports, and academic enrichment classes, which are taught by CUSD teachers and professional experts. All classes will be held on CUSD elementary school sites and will follow school dismissal times. To register for the After-School Experience program, please visit the Saddleback College Community Education website.
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City of Mission Viejo Offers 10-Week Parenting Program
Sessions Designed to Provide Intervention Strategies
Parents are invited to take part in the Parent Project program that is designed to help children grow into safe and capable adults. The program takes place October 1 through December 10. The City of Mission Viejo for the last several years has offered the 10-week program that was created for parents with difficult or out-of-control adolescent children. Developed over a 20-year-period, the curriculum helps parents learn and practice specific prevention and intervention strategies for defiant actions or destructive behaviors such as truancy, alcohol and drug use, gangs, running away, violence and other issues. Parents will learn proven tools and tactics to deal with poor grades, teen social trends, and they’ll learn to understand teens use of technology. Mission Viejo deputy sheriff’s, including several of the School Resource Officers, receive 40 hours of training to facilitate the program, which caters to parents with kids in different stages of life. Deputies teaching the program can address every issue parents may have with their children to help them build better relationships. The first six classes of the 10-week program take place on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with the rest ending an hour earlier at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. Cost is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Space is limited, so register today by calling 949-470-8433. For more information about this beneficial program, visit www.parentproject.com.
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