READING'S REWARD (Beyond Just getting smarter)

In observance of National Library Card Sign-Up Month, just show your library card from any public library in San Diego at any San Diego area Chipotle on Tuesday, September 16 and you'll receive a - FREE BURRITO, BOWL, ORDER OF TACOS, or SALAD

PTA at the University Heights Arts Open

UH Opens Arts Festival on 9/6 and 9/7 from 12:00pm-4:00pm.

We’ll have our concession table set-up and we’re sponsoring some art projects for children.

The 3rd annual, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ARTS OPEN (UHAO) on September 6-7, 2008 is a free self guided tour of the arts. The weekend festival showcases the works of over 100 new as well as celebrated artists, playwrights, performers and musicians from the San Diego region enlivening the University Heights community. Begin the tour at Birney Academy of International Studies, 4345 Campus Ave, San Diego

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Art Rocks

In celebration of the Arts and University Heights 120th anniversary, Seventeen artists will turn large river rocks (which are the neighborhoods signature building element) into works of art to be displayed at the 3rd annual UH ARTS OPEN.

*Opening UHAO & Art Rocks exhibition and reception

7:00pm on August 15, 2008

Swedenborg Hall

Samantha Bell & Make a Wish

Hi all,
As some of you already know, one of our own Birney Bees had surgery this spring on a brain tumor. Despite the sudden surgery and the devastating diagnosis, Samantha was back at school in no time and fit right back in to the swing of things. That's just who she is.

I am forwarding you an email from Samantha Bell's mom, Eden. The email contains a link to the pediatric brain cancer foundations' website which will explain all you need to know about the diagnosis and the procedure ... as well as about Samantha, who is really a unique and wonderful little girl. Samantha is going in for another surgery at the end of the month (August 28). She'll need lots of positive thoughts. Please feel free to share this information with anyone you feel might want to contribute in any way.

One of the biggest problems (apart from the actual surgery of course) right now is that Samantha's 'make a wish' was for a potbellied pig as a pet, and there is some kind of zoning law that prevents this from happening. If you know anyone who can exert some influence with the powers that be to get Samantha's wish granted, let us know!

Her old, but still current through the end of the year, website has a way to donate to the cancer foundation, her new website is in formation and is listed at the end of the email from Eden Bell, her mom (samanthaloveslife.org).

Amanda

Amanda L. Hammond-Williams
Principal
Alice Birney Academy of International Studies
4345 Campus Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
Office: (619) 497-3500
Fax: (619) 688-3017

Education Coalition Launches Statewide Radio Ad Campaign

Sacramento – Today the Education Coalition released a statewide radio ad campaign to urge the Governor and lawmakers to invest in education and to find common-sense budget solutions that increase revenues. Transcripts of the ads are below, and audio versions can be found on the web site at www.protectourstudents.org . “The Education Coalition wants our elected leaders to know that the time has come to put aside partisan politics and to invest in our children’s future,” said David A. Sanchez, President of the California Teachers Association. “Delaying and cutting school funding through the state budget process only hurts our students.” “Our state leaders need to put our students’ education at the top of their agenda, and pass a responsible budget that rejects cuts to schools,” said Pam Brady, President of the California State PTA. “We need to give students the tools and resources they need to succeed. The time to act is now.” “Schools are already suffering from the impact of cuts and delayed funding,” said Paul H. Chatman, President of the California School Boards Association. “It’s time to move forward and invest in our kids. California business leaders say the best way to improve our economy is to make sure we have a well-educated work force – let’s work together to achieve that goal.”

“The final budget agreement must include increased revenues as part of any approach to balancing the budget,” said Marty Hittelman, President of the California Federation of Teachers. “Refusing to support solutions to raise revenues for schools shortchanges our students and California’s future. It’s time for real leadership from our lawmakers.”

To read a transcript of the radio ad.

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