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JULY 2006 |
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Point Loma High English and art of film teacher Larry Zeiger was honored by 10News with the 10Leadership Award in June. Larry was recognized for his commitment to the education of the arts. In addition to being a hard-working teacher, for the last 30 years he has volunteered as the school’s musical theater producer/director, and has produced and directed 30 original plays. His productions are such an integral part of student life at Point Loma High that ten years ago the high school’s theater was named the Larry Zeiger Performing Arts Center.
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Betty Plewak, from the Mental Health Resource Center (MHRC), and Janet Hund, from Dewey Elementary, are the June winners of the district's Recycling Office recycling contest. Each received a Jamba Juice plastic mug with free smoothie, $10 Whole Foods gift certificate, Conservation Fund magnet and a $5 gift certificate to Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza. Interested in participating in the contest? All administrative sites have pledge cards in their lunchrooms, or download the card . Completed cards can be put in district mail, or faxed to Andrea Eaton at (858) 627-7414.
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Betty Plewak
Mental Health Resource Center
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Janet Hund
Dewey Elementary
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The Counseling and Guidance Department received a three-year grant, in the amount of $389,000 per year, from the Federal Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools. This Project Aspire grant will be used to expand the department’s comprehensive school counseling programs at several elementary schools. Project Aspire allows all students at target schools to have access to school counseling services, lowering student-to-counselor ratios and improving school climate and overall student performance. Project Aspire will also include implementation of the research-based violence prevention curriculum Second Step, small groups, individual counseling, school-wide prevention programs and parent involvement.
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Toler Elementary received a City of San Diego Recycler of the Year award for its efforts in recycling and beautification. Teacher Myriam Pedersen accepted the recycled glass statue at the Very Important Planet (VIP) Awards held in May. During the school year, her class consistently recycles mixed paper, beverage containers and food waste. They maintain their own worm bin and use the organic vermicompost produced to fertilize their organic garden. The students grow sunflowers, green beans, lettuce and other vegetables and enjoy eating their garden-fresh produce. Toler’s commitment to environmental stewardship has extended beyond the classroom. The school has hosted a litter cleanup, stenciled storm drains, made their own paper out of recycled newspaper, visited Tecolote Canyon and participated in the Wal-Mart Kids Recycling Challenge. Students have also been actively participating in the district’s Planet Protector Club (see Scenes from Schools).
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Left to right: City of San Diego Environmental Services Director Elmer Heap, Jr.; Toler Principal Harlan Klein; Toler Teacher Myriam Pedersen; Parent Volunteer Sui Fierro; and Councilmember Donna Frye.
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Mann Middle-School of Exploration received a $5,000 grant from the Cox Foundation. These monies will be used to support the curriculum in the school’s journalism elective classes for the 2006-07 school year.
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The American Subcontractors Association (ASA) honored the Proposition MM team with its 2006 Distinguished Government Agency award. The award recognizes the school district for its contributions and support of the San Diego subcontracting community’s issues and concerns. In recent years, district staff and the Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee, which is responsible for monitoring Proposition MM, have worked closely with ASA to resolve issues related to timely payment, dispute resolution, change order procedures, bidding practices and labor compliance. ASA members work in nearly every trade in the construction industry, including electrical, mechanical, drywall, plaster, steel, masonry, concrete, plumbing, roofing and excavation. More than 80 percent of construction work is performed by the subcontracting industry.
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The Proposition MM team has also received the 2006 California Gold Award from California School Public Relations Association (CALSPRA) and the 2006 Gold Medallion from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). Each award is the highest honor given to school communications programs at the state and national level. The Proposition MM communications program was recognized for its comprehensive approach to informing the community of progress; involving the community in critical decisions; and effectively integrating broad strategies including media exposure, special events, issues management and community relations.
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