Renaissance Faire
A day in 1600s London was featured during Murrieta Valley High School's eighth annual Renaissance Faire May 24. Elementary students, teachers and parents, many dressed in period costumes, learned what life was like in the 17th Century from philosophers of the day, saw archery competitions, medical treatment, traveling minstrels and spontaneous dancing around the maypole. The entertainment was provided by several hundred Murrieta Valley students, who did research based on state standards in English. The fair was open to the public.
Learning about the past
Abby Reinke Elementary in Temecula had its first Pioneer Day May 24. Activities included colonial games, butter and candle making and flag art.
Las Brisas Academy plans graduation
MURRIETA -- Las Brisas Christian Academy will hold its graduation ceremony Sunday.
The private Christian Academy, which opened in 1993, will present diplomas to 14 graduating sixth-grade students.
The graduating students, front row, from left, are Tyler Burgess, Kylie Moore, Margaret Langworthy and Jacob Story. Middle row, from left, Emma Howie, Ian Wanamaker, Shane Carlisle, Derek Baker and Carrie Withers. Back row, from left, Christopher Copeland, Rachel Baggay, Caleb Dinsmore, Sienna Lujan and Trent Dickey.
Class notes
Elementary science books on display
TEMECULA -- Temecula Valley Unified School District will display instructional materials for elementary school science for public to review today through June 15.
The materials will be on display in the front lobby of the district's administration center, 31350 Rancho Vista Road, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Community members are invited to review the books and provide their comments, which will be reviewed as part of the textbook adoption process. For information, call 506-7934.
Tuesday deadline for golf tourney
MURRIETA -- Vista Murrieta High School's football program will host its second annual golf tournament June 16 at Landmark Country Club in Hemet. The deadline to register is Tuesday.
The cost is $125, which includes contests, prizes and a banquet. Registration is at 11:30 a.m with a 1 p.m. shotgun start.
For information, call Bill Carr at 966-1800
'Angels' wanted at Oak Grove
MURRIETA -- A new volunteer group, Angels for Oak Grove, is being formed to benefit Oak Grove, a residential treatment facility, with a school.
Oak Grove serves children with a variety of social, emotional, medical and neurological impairments.
Potential volunteers are invited to a breakfast and tour of the campus at 9 a.m. Thursday.
For information, call Sharlyn Spates at 677-5599, Ext. 230.
Strings concert will be Thursday
TEMECULA -- The Elegant Evening of Strings concert, showcasing the talents of the Chaparral High School and Margarita Middle School orchestras, will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Margarita Middle School.
The Chaparral orchestra performed at the Boston Symphony Hall in the Music Heritage Festival of Gold competition in April after receiving first place in New York in spring 2006. The Margarita orchestra entered the Forum Music Festival in April and received a "superior" rating.The two are the only orchestras in the Temecula Unified School District.
The concert is free. Refreshments and deserts will be available before the concert and at intermission, with funds supporting both string programs.
The concert is at 30600 Margarita Road.
School to present Shakespeare show
WILDOMAR -- Dehesa Charter School will present "Fun with Shakespeare" at 4 p.m. Thursday at Mission Trail Library.
It will be an interactive presentation of the Elizabethan Era, word games and a performance of "Twelfth Night."
Dehesa serves home school families in Riverside, Orange and San Diego counties.
Mission Trail Library is at 34303 Mission Trail. For information or reservations, call Trish at 471-3213 or e-mail truppel@dehasacharterschool.org.
Chaparral seeks grad night help
TEMECULA -- Organizers of Grad Night activities at Chaparral High School are in need of volunteers to help set up the event and work during the celebration on June 15.
Volunteers will transform the school's gymnasium into a mystical place where graduate can participate in a safe and sober post-graduation party.
Help is needed decorating, which includes cutting, painting. stapling, gluing and building. Assistance is also needed at the event from 8:45 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and 1 to 5:30 a.m. as well as clean-up, starting at 5:30 a.m. June 16.
Volunteers will be working in the gym from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday to June 15.
There will be a preview night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 14. It is open to everyone but Chaparral seniors.
To volunteer, call Kathy Bruther at 265-3429 or e-mail krbruther@yahoo.com.
Student standouts
Students graduate from college
- Jeffrey Paul Rupert of Menifee received his bachelor of arts degree from Kansas State University on May 5. More than 2,600 students were candidates to receive degrees from the university in Manhattan, Kan.
- Whitney Pinkstaff, a 2003 graduate of Chaparral High School, graduated from Cal State San Marcos May 19. She received a bachelor of arts degree in liberal studies with a minor in history.
- Amanda Potoczak of Temecula graduated with honors from the University of San Diego May 27. Potoczak, who earned a bachelor's degree in psychology, graduated summa cum laude.
She participated in the USD Honors Program that provides students of high ability and accomplishment with challenges and opportunities to fully realize their potential. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest undergraduate honors organization in the United States. She also received the Distinguished Graduate in Psychology Award. She will attend graduate school in school psychology at California State University, Long Beach.
A 2003 graduate of Temecula Valley High School, her parents are Christine and Daniel Potoczak.
- John Parker of Temecula was awarded a bachelor of science degree in engineering during Harvey Mudd College's 49th commencement ceremonies May 13.
Parker was among 161 students who were awarded baccalaureate degrees at the ceremony.
Brown Middle School students honored
WILDOMAR -- Paul Starkey and Evelyn Rico, students at David A. Brown Middle School, were recognized by the California Junior Scholarship Federation.
Paul received the Marian Huhn Award as the most outstanding student from the local chapter. The award recognizes junior high students for their academic excellence and service to their school and communities. He received a $200 check and a plaque.
Evelyn was recognized as an outstanding student from the local chapter. She was presented with a certificate for her commitment toward academics and community service.
They were both recognized at the spring conference at Norwalk High School on March 24.
Students named to dean's list
- Jillian Cook of Temecula was named to the dean's honor list at UC Berkeley for both the fall and spring semesters. Se was also the recipient of the Edward Frank Kraft Scholarship prize for outstanding freshman achievement.
The be named to the dean's list, a student must rank in the top 4 percent in the College of Letters and Science.
Cook, a 2006 graduate of Temecula Valley High School, is the daughter of Alan and Carleen Cook.
- Robert Bingham of Menifee was named to the dean's list for the winter quarter at Rochester (N.Y.) Institute of Technology. A first-year student at RIT, Bingham is studying mechanical engineering.
A 2006 graduate of Paloma Valley High School, Bingham is the son of Tim and Dawn Bingham of Menifee.
Academy honors Linfield student
MURRIETA - Jack Rodriguez has been named an All-American Scholar At-Large winner by the United States Achievement Academy.
The Linfield Christian School freshman, 15, will appear in the academy's yearbook. He is the son of Joe and Kym Rodriguez of Murrieta.
Lunch menus
Week of June 4-8
Lake Elsinore Unified elementary schools
Monday: Taco pocket, green beans, apple.
Tuesday: Wienerschnitzel chili dog, celery sticks, strawberries.
Wednesday: Ardella's 5-inch pepperoni pizza, cucumber slices, peaches.
Thursday: Chicken strips (5), zucchini slices, orange smiles.
Friday: Grilled ham/cheese sandwich, pasta, kiwi fruit.
Served daily: Assorted sandwiches, yogurt, garden salad/baby carrots, cracker snack.
Menifee Union elementary schools
Monday: Bean/cheese burrito.
Tuesday: Chicken patty sandwich.
Wednesday: Piazza pizza.
Thursday: Calzone pepperoni pocket.
Friday: Chicken nuggets.
Served daily: Fruit and veggie bar, milk.
Murrieta Valley Unified elementary schools
Monday: Chicken nuggets (5), rice pilaf.
Tuesday: French bread cheese pizza.
Wednesday: Chili, cheese & Fritos.
Thursday: Mini cheeseburgers (2).
Friday: Chicken burger.
Served daily: Fruit/salad bar, raisins, uncrustable PB&J, turkey ham/cheese sandwich, granola fruit bar, string cheese, fruit juice, milk.
Temecula Valley Unified elementary schools
Monday: Popcorn chicken, garden salad, apples, tortilla chips.
Tuesday: Pepperoni pizza, garden salad, pineapple tidbits, strawberries.
Wednesday: Puft n' stuft w/eggs, ham & cheese, sausage link, peaches, orange juice.
Thursday: Chicken nuggets, carrots w/dip, banana, whole grain chocolate muffin.
Friday: Soft taco, lettuce & cheese, corn, pears.
Served daily: Yogurt w/elf grahams, fruit and/or vegetables from salad bar, milk.
