Scenes from Schools

•	Click to enlarge Zamorano Elementary was recently honored by the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the U.S. Department of Justice during the agency's recent celebration of Black History Month. The INS presented a plaque to recognize the school's contributions to the African American community. The agency also donated 10 computers and printers plus children's books to the school.
•	Doyle Elementary students are bringing in pennies to their classrooms as part of a schoolwide effort to raise $300 in pennies to help build a school in Afghanistan that will then become Doyle's "sister school." The $300 would be enough to support 80 students. The idea came about as Doyle students learned that many Afghan refugee children have no schools in their home villages. The penny drive, which will last through April 3, is being conducted with the Rotary Jalabad project in coordination with Sister Schools of San Diego. The two classrooms raising the mostmoney will be treated to a pizza party. Want to know more about the Sister Schools of San Diego program? Visit www.sisterschoolsofsandiego.org
•	San Diego City Schools high school students recently participated in the annual "X-Sci/2003" event at The Scripps Research Institute, a program that highlights scientific research in progress and promotes careers in the biosciences. One Science Department staffer, Joan Loomis, says the kids noticed how "happy" the TSRI workplace was and that the field trip was such a positive ones on both sides. To see an online slide show of the field trip, visit the TSRI website and click on "Field Trip."
•	The American Sign Language Class at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SDSCPA) recently was honored in a special presentation by the NAS North Island Naval Base. Captain Peter J. Laszcz and his staff awarded each student with a distinctive certificate and "Captain's Coin" to commemorate the students' participation in the 2002 National Heritage Day Festival, which took place at the base in October. Students signed multiple songs for the event.
•	Sunset View Elementary will be celebrating Cesar Chavez Day on Monday with a special flag ceremony. Third and fourth grade students who are members of the Cesar E. Chavez Service Club will present an overview of Chavez' life, work and values.