North County School News, Oct. 11
CARLSBAD
Students win bronze in national competition
Students from Pacific Ridge School recently won a bronze award for their entry in the 2018 Marine Debris Creative Advocacy Competition, sponsored by Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs. The competition challenged middle and high school students nationwide to design and lead campaigns in their school or community to teach others to reduce or prevent marine debris. The PacRidge team, New Ocean Blue, received $1,000 for their campaign, which educates about plastic pollution and marine debris by making presentations to North County elementary schools. The group also raises money for ocean conservation and hosts beach cleanups. New Ocean Blue has done more than 30 presentations over the past few years and more than 10 beach cleanups. New Ocean Blue includes seniors Sydney Schmitter, Grace Sandel, Yi Liu and Petra Engstrom; juniors Emily Adams and Elyssa Agresti; and sophomores Sophie Schmitter, Soren Engstrom, Evan Mickelson, Julian Stern and Nico Mejia. For an overview of New Ocean Blue’s campaign, visit bit.ly/2DOBuPA.
Student receives national scholarship
Mackenzie Zorn, 18, has received one of the 2018 Jack & Julie National Narcolepsy Scholarships sponsored by Project Sleep. The scholarships are $1,000 each and support students with narcolepsy nationwide. Zorn won one of 14 scholarships awarded. Zorn was diagnosed with narcolepsy at age 10 and has been a Youth Ambassador for the Narcolepsy Network for the past three years. She will be attending the University of San Diego and majoring in behavioral neuroscience. Email info@project-sleep.com.
ENCINITAS
New Farm Lab coordinator named
The Encinitas Union School District has selected Julie Burton as the coordinator of Innovation and Farm Lab Development. Farm Lab is an indoor/outdoor 10-acre learning space for students that now houses the district’s DREAMS Campus (incorporating design, research, engineering, arts, math, and science into experiential lessons), as well as a 3-acre farm that grows food for school lunches, a community fruit orchard, the Encinitas Community Garden, and the YMCA afterschool program. Burton has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from UC San Diego and earned her master’s in educational leadership from National University. She most recently served as the International Baccalaureate coordinator at Ocean Knoll Elementary School. Her career with EUSD started in 1999. She has also served as the principal of the district’s Summer English Learner Academy.
ESCONDIDO
Pumpkin Fest seeks vendors, crafters
The Escondido High School Ag Boosters are looking for crafters and vendors for their annual Pumpkin Fest, set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Escondido High School Farm (north of stadium), 1535 N. Broadway. Booth spaces are $30. Reserve your spot by Saturday by contacting Tiffany Ortmeier at pumpkinfestvendors@gmail.com or Denise Barnes at (760) 644-6476.
Rubio’s fundraiser to aid Conway PTA
Rubio’s at 1485 E. Valley Parkway will host a fundraiser for the Conway Elementary School PTA from 2-10 p.m. Friday and will donate 50 percent of the cost of your meal. Flyers are available at the school office, 1325 Conway Drive. Present the flyer when you dine in or take food to go (not applicable to online orders).
FALLBROOK
Grab-and-go breakfasts keep kids fueled
The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District has extended the reach of its cafeteria service with the Breakfast Off the Bus program at Potter Junior High School. When junior high students are running late, this “on the go” option makes it easier to grab the most important meal of the day if needed. Students can buy items such as applesauce or a concha pastry from the mobile cart and head straight to class. School meals always include locally produced foods and fresh fruits and vegetables. For more on the district’s meal programs, call Child Nutrition Services at (760) 731-4352.
POWAY
Blood drive at Del Norte High School
Del Norte High School hosts the San Diego Blood Bank for a blood drive from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 18 in the school parking lot, 16601 Nighthawk Lane, San Diego. Donors must be at least 17, at least 114 pounds and in good health. A photo ID must be presented when you sign up to donate. Donors can schedule an appointment at (619) 469-7322 or www.SanDiegoBloodBank.org, but walk-ins are welcome.
Parents hold garage sale for school
Painted Rock Elementary School will hold a garage sale from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday at the school, 16711 Martincoit Road. Find designer and name-brand clothing and shoes, baby items, toys, video games and sporting goods as well as electronics, tools, furniture and seasonal items donated by Painted Rock families. Email paintedrocksale@gmail.com; visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2144948652193642.
SAN DIEGUITO
SDUHSD board candidate forum set
The public is invited to a forum of candidates for the San Dieguito Union High School District board from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Earl Warren Middle School, 155 Stevens Ave., Solana Beach. Learn about the candidates and ask questions. Moderated by the League of Women Voters; sponsored by the Earl Warren PTSA and the North Coastal Council of PTAs. Candidates are Amy Flicker and Mo Muir in Area 1; Melisse Mossy and Rhea Stewart in Area 3; and Kristin Gibson, Cheryl James-Ward, and Lea Wolf in Area 5. Visit https://www.nccouncilpta.org.
SAN MARCOS
Palomar College Foundation receives $100,000 grant
The Palomar College Foundation recently received a $100,000 grant from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. The grant will help fund textbooks for incoming freshmen via the Palomar Promise; a campus police vehicle at the Fallbrook site; a cargo van to support the on-base Camp Pendleton Education Center; and a utility cart to serve the Anita & Stan Maag Food & Nutrition Center opening soon at the San Marcos campus. Visit palomar.edu/pages/foundation.
Forum for Healthy Minds at Cal State San Marcos
The 12th annual Forum for Healthy Minds takes place from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday at Cal State San Marcos. The fair features more than 40 area mental health and substance abuse resources, organizations and services. The event is for mental health care advocates, providers and community members, and includes a film and panel discussion. Enjoy lunch and a place to make contacts, get information and seek support. Find 2018 program and registration at www.cahmsd.org.
SOLANA BEACH
Restaurant fundraiser at Crust Pizzeria
Crust Pizzeria at 124 S. Solana Hills Drive is hosting a “Restaurant Give Back Day” for the Solana Beach PTA on Tuesday. Eat in or dine out for lunch and dinner, and when you mention Solana Vista or Skyline schools or the Solana Beach PTA, 20 percent of your check (food and beverage) will be donated to the PTA.
Please send items to laura.groch@sduniontribune.com at least 10 days before events.
laura.groch@sduniontribune.com
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