Corona del Mar High's CdM Foundation is hoping to raise $250,000 with Neptune's Ball, which is set for April 1 at the Balboa Bay Club, to pay for counselors, special programs, academic resources and music teachers. The theme is "World Series." And the event will include a silent auction and dinner dance.
For underwriting opportunities, contact Robin Hook at robinhook@cox.net or 949-290-8937. To donate an auction item, contact Andrea Fine at afinemom@cox.net or 949-322-3463. To advertise in the program, contact Laura Udkoff at lauraudkoff@aol.com or 949-644-6824.
No Shot, No School
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A new state law requires that all students entering grades 7 through 12 in the 2011-2012 school year have a booster shot—called the Tdap—against whooping cough before starting school. The requirement is effective July 1, 2011. Parents need to provide proof that their child has received the Tdap before their child can go to school.
Newport Beach Patch Seeks 'Whiz Kids'
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Do you know a kid or teen who has done something noteworthy? Each week, Newport Beach Patch will recognize reader-nominated kids, teens, youth groups and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. More information .
Stressless Testing
Students can experience the SAT or ACT this month without dealing with the stress of the real thing. Mock tests will be given at gym Feb. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be a follow-up session where students will receive a detailed score report showing their strengths and weaknesses and get free information about college and test taking strategies from The Princeton Review.
The cost is $10, which benefits the Newport Beach Youth Council. Participating students need to enroll and should bring a calculator and two No. 2 pencils to the test.
School Transfer Opportunity
Newport-Mesa Unified allows Parent School Choice Transfers. The parent or guardian of any school-age resident student may request a school to transfer their student to another school. They must be online at the Newport-Mesa Unified School District web site, www.nmusd.us/transfers. There will be a lottery to rank the applications in priority order. Parents will be notified regarding the status of their Parent School Choice Transfer request application by e-mail or in writing beginning on May 15, 2011.
Grandparents Rule
Newport Harbor High School will hold its annual Grandparents Day on Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. After lunch served in the small gym from 11 a.m. to noon, everyone will be moving in to the theater from noon to 1 p.m. and then on to the library reading room from 1 to 1:30 p.m. to view the art collection.
Teachers of the Year
Congratuations to the Newport-Mesa Unified School District teachers of the year. They are: Bridget Duffin, Adams; Nancy Christensen, Andersen; Allen Harrison, Back Bay/Momte Vista; Natalie Hall, California; Jacqueline Vorona, Corona del Mar High School; Dana Kahawai, Costa Mesa High School; Kristy Guy, College Park; Chrsity Flores, Davis Magnet; June Elsten, Eastbluff; Joanne Treffner, ECHS; Kristine Cross, Ensign; Ginger Collins, Estancia; Jennifer Alvarado, Harbor View; Audrey Seidman, Kaiser Elementary; Lisa Edwards, Killybrooke; Julie Duddridge, Lincoln; Jennifer Dory, Mariners; Amber Stearns, Newport Coast; Terri Clarke, Newport Elementary; John Daffron, Newport Heights; Michelle Lee, Newport Harbor High School; Suzanne Rivera, Paularino/Victoria; Martha Rankin, Pomona; Gannon Burks, Rea Elementary; Meredith Kaufman, Sonora; Julia Komanapalli, TeWinkle; and Chris Bennett, Whittier.
Some of the information in the Campus Report is taken from the Newport-Mesa Unified School District's Good News of the Day newsletter.
Do you know of a student or school that has done something noteworthy? Tell us, and we'll put it in the Campus Report. E-mail Newport Beach Patch contributor Ilene Schneider at ileneschneider@aol.com.
