Southwest Riverside County School News for Monday, Oct. 6

By The Californian | Monday, October 6, 2008 12:13 AM PDT ∞

CLASS NOTES

Chaparral plans college workshops

TEMECULA ---- Chaparral High School has scheduled upcoming sessions to help students plan or apply for college.

An education planning seminar for parents of sophomores will be held from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Wednesday in the performing arts center.

There also will be a number of college application workshops for Chaparral seniors.

Students must sign-up in the College & Career Center, room 262. Workshops begin at 7:30 a.m. in the performing arts center.

---- Monday ---- UC Personal Statement Workshop.

---- Oct. 13 ---- UC Online Application Workshop.

---- Oct. 20 ---- CSU Online Application Workshop

---- Nov. 3 ---- Private and Out-of-State Colleges Online Common Applications Workshop.

For information, call Cathy Jones at 695-4200, Ext 262, or e-mail cjones@tvusd.k12.ca.us.

College funding workshop slated

TEMECULA ---- College Funding Strategies will hold a workshop to teach parents of high schoolers about college financing opportunities at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Temecula Public Library.

The free workshop will take parents through the intricacies of the college funding system from applications to a discussion of major grants and loans.

The library is at 30600 Pauba Road. For reservations, call (888) 445-3156.

Cheer clinic planned

TEMECULA ---- The Temecula Valley High School Cheer program will hold a cheer clinic fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Children will be taught a cheer that they will perform on the field during the home football game on Oct 17.

The cost is $35 in advance and $45 the day of the event. A T-shirt and snack will be provided. Proceeds benefit the school's cheer program.

Mail registration to TVHS Cheer, care of Monica Walker, PO Box 63, Poway, CA 92074. For information, call 774-0118.

Dinner to benefit scholarships

MURRIETA ---- Murrieta High Schools' Scholarship Foundation will host the annual Dinner Under the Oaks from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Santa Rosa Plateau.

Dinner, which will include barbecue chicken and ribs, will be served under the shade of a 400-year-old tree in the picnic area at the reserve.

The cost is $50. Proceeds will go to the foundation to provide scholarships for the district's college-bound seniors.

For information, visit the district website, www.murrieta.k12.ca.us. For tickets, call Pam Wilson at 696-1600, Ext. 1023.

Members sought for oversight committee

MURRIETA ---- The Murrieta Valley Unified School District is looking for people to serve on a committee overseeing the $120 million bond measure that voters approved in 2006.

The purpose of the Measure E Citizens Oversight Committee is to ensure funds from the measure are spent correctly. The money goes toward school construction and other facilities projects, such as building repairs and technology updates.

Members of the committee must be a part of one of the following groups: business representative, senior citizen, parent of a district student, member of a taxpayer organization, at-large community member or parent active in a Murrieta school district parent-teacher organization. Committee members serve two-year terms.

To receive an application, contact Lori Noorigian at (951) 696-1600, Ext. 1080, or lnoorigan@murrieta.k12.ca.us. Applications must be submitted by Oct. 15.

For information, call Bill Olien, assistant superintendent, facilities and operational services, at 696-1600, Ext. 1180.

Casino night to benefit Great Oak

TEMECULA ---- The Great Oak High School Grad Night Committee is sponsoring a casino night starting at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at South Coast Winery as a fundraiser for the all-night graduation party.

Tickets cost $50, which includes appetizers, dessert, casino games and raffle prizes. There also will be a silent auction.

Tickets are available at the school, 32555 Deer Hollow Way, or by calling Christina Mawhorter at 970-8889.

ELEMENTARY LUNCH MENUS

WEEK OF Oct. 6

Lake Elsinore Unified elementary schools

Monday: Corn dog, corn, apple

Tuesday: Cheeseburger classic, baked beans, diced pears

Wednesday: Tyson chicken tenders, celery sticks, orange smiles

Thursday: Taco pocket, green beans, diced pears

Friday: Pepperoni pizza, carrot salad, kiwi

Served daily: Assorted sandwiches, yogurt (8 oz), garden salad/baby carrots, cracker snack.

Menifee Union elementary schools

Monday: Bean and nacho cheese burrito

Tuesday: Chicken rings

Wednesday: Tony's pizza

Thursday: Turkey corn dog

Friday: Chicken nuggets

Served daily: Fruit and veggie bar, milk.

Murrieta Valley Unified elementary schools

Monday: Chicken nuggets, rice pilaf

Tuesday: Mini cheeseburgers

Wednesday: Chicken burger

Thursday: Pizza pocket

Friday: Mini corn dogs

Served daily: Fruit/salad bar, raisins, fruit juice, milk. Alternate lunch choice: uncrustable PB&J, turkey/cheese sandwich or yogurt.

Temecula Valley Unified elementary schools

Monday: Chili cheese dog

Tuesday: Barbecue chicken chips

Wednesday: Chicken dipper

Thursday: Spaghetti with meat sauce

Friday: Popcorn Chicken

Served daily: Lettuce/spinach salad, baby carrots, baby peas, raisins, diced pears, crackers, milk.

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