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Capo Talk Oct. 5, 2012 – Fall Events and Students Honored

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Capo Talk

 

 

Oct. 5, 2012

Vol. 3, No. 12

 

San Clemente HS Senior Named Scholarship Semifinalist

Program Recognizes Promising African American Students

 

A San Clemente High School senior is one of more than 1,600 students designated a semifinalist in the 49th Annual National Achievement Scholarship Program, officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced last week. Sara N. Kebede, 17, is one of 12 students in Orange County and 107 in the state to be named a semifinalist in the program. She is eligible to compete for one of approximately 800 scholarships worth more than $2.5 million. The semifinalists were selected from more than 160,000 students who requested they be considered for the program when they took the 2009 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Kebede is the founder of Shoes for Sheba, a non-profit organization that collects gently used running shoes for Ethiopian athletes. She is also a member of the state champion San Clemente High School girls cross-country team.-more-

 

 

 

IN THIS ISSUE

Community Forums Announced

Shorecliffs Foundation Hosts Fall Event

SCHS Boasts Football All-American

Run Benefits District Students

Preschool Center Holds Grand Opening

Taste of Capo Supports CVHS

Student Volunteers Can Apply for Award

 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

 

DR. GARY PRITCHARD

President

JOHN M. ALPAY

Vice President

LYNN HATTON

Clerk

ELLEN M. ADDONIZIO

JACK R. BRICK

ANNA BRYSON

SUE PALAZZO

 

SUPERINTENDENT

JOSEPH M. FARLEY, Ed. D.

 

 

 

Have questions or concerns?  Email us

 

If your need is more immediate, feel free to call us at 949.234.9200.

 

 

 

 

 

Superintendent to Host Forums

Opportunity for Questions, Feedback for Superintendent

 

Superintendent Joe Farley will hold three forums in the 2012-2013 school year where parents and members of the community can ask questions and provide feedback on their local schools, it was announced this week. The forums have become standard events during Farley’s tenure as superintendent, with six during his first year and three in his second. The dates and locations of the meetings are:Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Aliso Niguel High School Theater; Thursday, January 10, 2013, at 7 p.m. in the Dana Hills High School Porthole Theater; and Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at 7 p.m. in the Capistrano Valley High School Mall. For more information on the Superintendent’s forums, please visit the District website at www.capousd.org.

 

 

Shorecliffs Group Holds Fall Event

 

The Shorecliffs Middle School Educational Foundation will hold its fourth annual Living Coastal fall event on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Irons in the Fire, 150 E. Ave. Magdalena, San Clemente. The casual event will feature dinner, live music and auctions to benefit Shorecliffs Middle School. For more information visit the foundation’s website.

 

 

San Clemente HS Boasts Another

All-American Football Player

Sean Harlow to Play in Semper Fidelis Bowl

 

 

All-American Sean harlow, center, with Coach Jaime Ortiz and former NFL player Mark McMillian.

For the second consecutive year, an offensive lineman from San Clemente High School has been selected to play in an All-American football game. Sean Harlow, a senior on the football team who has committed to the University of Washington, is one of 100 high school seniors selected to play in the 2013 JuniorRank Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at the Home Depot Center in Carson. Last year, Kyle Murphy was selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

 

 

CARE4Kids Run Benefits Students Throughout Entire District

10K, 5K, and 1K Available at Oct. 13 Race

 

Watch Ambuehl Elementary Principal Curt Visca prepare for the race.

The CARE4kids run/walk will take place on Saturday, October 13 at Aliso Viejo Middle School in Aliso Viejo at 8 a.m. This special event for adults and children support the CARE Foundation. The mission of the CARE Foundation is to strengthen education opportunities for all children in the Capistrano Unified School District community and to build a brighter future for the region. Participants in the run/walk can choose to join one of three races: 10K, 5K or 1K (for children 10 and under). Advance registration is strongly recommended for this event. To register, please go to www.care4kidsrun.com or www.Active.com. For more information, please contact race coordinators (949) 234-9570 or send an email to info@care4kidsrun.com.

 

 

Preschool Assessment Center Grand Opening Next Week

Center Offers Friendly Environment for Children

 

The District’s Preschool Assessment Center (PAC) will celebrate its opening on Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Crown Valley Elementary School, 29292 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel. Serving 500-600 new families each year, the PAC is designed to provide preschool-aged children a friendly, warm, and welcoming environment while students and their families participate in initial student study team meetings, assessment planning, and individual education programming for special education. This will also be an opportunity to learn about some of the District’s valuable community partners. Please contact Dr. Rana Shah to RSVP at (949) 234-9293.

 

 

Capo Valley Foundation Hosts Annual Taste of Capo Event

Funds Will Support Students, Programs

 

More than 20 local eateries will provide food during the event.

 

The Capistrano Valley High School Foundation will host its third annual Taste of Capo event on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012. Proceeds will support the CVHS Foundation, which is dedicated to enhancing the educational experience for all CVHS students. The event will take place in the school’s mall from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 ($15 for students under 19) until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17. After 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17, tickets will be $25. Taste of Capo will feature samples of the best dishes from 20 local restaurants, shop at local merchant tables, participate in the silent auction, and listen to the music of recording artist Jerry McFarland and talented CVHS students. For more, visit the CVHS Foundation website.

 

 

 

Middle, High School Students Can Apply for Volunteer Award

Prudential Spirit of Community Award Accepting Applicants

Over the past 17 years, Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have been given to more than 100,000 middle and high school students across the country for helping the less fortunate, promoting health and safety, protecting the environment, and serving their communities through many other volunteer activities. Today the search begins to identify thousands more who have made meaningful contributions to their communities over the past 12 months, as the awards program kicks off its 18th year. These awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial, Inc. in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), honor outstanding community service by students in grades 5 through 12 at the local, state, and national level. Young volunteers can apply online at http:///spirit.prudential.com or at http://www.nassp.org/spirit. Applications must be completed by November 6, 2012, and then submitted to a middle or high school principal, Girl Scout council, county 4-H agent, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA, or affiliate of HandsOn Network. Paper versions of the application form are available by calling (877) 525-8491 toll-free.

 

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