Staff Bulletin: Student Salutes, February 23,2005

February 23, 2005

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Student Salutes
•	8th Grade Stock Market Wizards Harriet Tubman Village Charter School 8th graders Robert Asperin and Tony Nieves recently took first place in the San Diego Union-Tribune Stock Market Game for the Middle School Division (out of 52 teams). This simulated investing experience allows teams to start the 10-week game with $100,000 in their accounts, and students research companies and invest in stock following the rules of 'real-world' investing. Robert and Tony outperformed the S&P 500 by over 23% during the period of the game, ending with a winning balance of $127,673. This amount was good enough for a ranking of 9 out of 574 total teams participating, including high school and adult levels. Tubman teacher David Sciarretta took first place in the adult division, finishing with $122,169.
•	Promoting Non-violence at Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade Together making a statement in support of non-violence, students from Gompers and O'Farrell Community School marched in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade on January 15, 2005. As part of Students Against Violence Everywhere (S.A.V.E.), these young people joined the San Diego City Schools Police Services Department downtown, to honor of one of our nation's most influential non-violent leaders for change, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. S.A.V.E. Chapters also will be started at Bell Jr. High and Keiller Middle schools and are co-sponsored by the district's Police Services Department and participating schools. For more information, please contact Patrick Wafer at (619) 855-2688.
•	Donations at Dana Reach Tsunami Victims Half a World Away The ASB at Dana Middle School organized a Tsunami Relief Week effort and raised $4,000 for the Save the Children Organization. Dana students were asked to donate a dollar a day for five days, January 10-14, 2005. ASB advisors Mrs.Galindo and Mr. Grabert spearheaded the effort.
•	Student Recognition Ceremony On Tuesday, January 25, 2005, at 3:05 p.m., the Student Recognition Awards Ceremony took place at the Eugene Brucker Education Center Auditorium (4100 Normal Street, 92103). The Board of Education and Superintendent recognized more than 550 of our students for their outstanding achievements.
•	Scripps Ranch Student is Named America's Top Young Scientist of the Year Shannon McClintock, a ninth grader form Scripps Ranch High School, recently received the title "America's Top Young Scientist of the Year." During an annual science competition in Maryland, sponsored by The Discovery Channel, Shannon displayed her study of traction between a train and the tracks and how this affects fuel use. As a competition winner, Shannon received $15,000 toward her college tuition.
•	Two Students Receive Presidental Scholar Award Nomination Michael Shih of La Jolla High and David Daniels of Patrick Henry High are among the nation's top graduating seniors. The Presidential Scholars Program has recognized these students for their academic and artistic successes, leadership, and community involvement. As scholars, Michael and David will be recognized at a national ceremony in Washington, D.C. in June 2005.
•	Winners of the When Not to Keep a Secret Contest Excerpt from "Counseling Corner," February 1, 2005 Thanks to a grant from the American Psychiatric Foundation, students in Grades 9 and 10 were encouraged to participate in a project, "When Not To Keep a Secret" Essay Contest. This project challenges adolescents' sense of mortality and gives permission to break a confidence, when the confidence is life threatening. It is a tool that can be used to model appropriate disclosure skills. In particular, it is designed to promote an overall awareness in students that violent talk can lead to violent behavior. We are pleased to announce the following three San Diego City School winners: Emily Partridge, Grade 9, Scripps Ranch High School; Vilaiporn Thanone, Grade 10, Serra High School; and Dash Wise, Grade 10, La Jolla High School. Students will receive a $100 gift certificate to the Westfield Shopping Malls and a chance to compete at the State and Federal levels.
•	Laurels for Leaders Recognition Luncheon At noon on Tuesday, February 22, 2005, high school Associated Student Body (ASB) presidents from across San Diego County were honored at Laurels for Leaders, held at the Town and Country Hotel in Mission Valley. In attendance were ASB student presidents, ASB advisors, principals, parents and district staff.

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