PTA NEWS:Crescenta Valley gets its accreditation

Crescenta Valley High School was recently awarded a six-year clear accreditation with a three-year “brief written report.”

This is the best accreditation a school can earn. Crescenta Valley was one of four clear six-year schools visited in more than 100 visits by the Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges (WASC) representative.

The visiting committee from WASC believed that working with students and parents, the staff can continue to move Crescenta Valley High School forward. Way to go!

Supt. Michael Escalante will discuss “The State of the Schools” at an informal meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday in the Crescenta Valley High School Auditorium. For more information, call PTSA President Debbie Green at (818) 249-5871.

FREMONT ELEMENTARY

Congratulations to Honorary Service Award winners Margie Fester, Rebecca Drooks, Connie Vaughan-Kaplan, Katherine Wallace, Leslie Wallace and Janie Roach.

Help PTA raise $12,007 in 2007 by joining the 17th annual Fun Walk for Fremont Funds during school hours on Friday. Students collect pledges from family and friends to help support school programs. Chairwoman Holly Hall has organized this event, which includes prizes for all participants, top classes and a special assembly for the entire student body if the goal is reached.

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY

At the Feb. 28 Founders Day celebration, Honorary Service Awards were presented to those who have served Lincoln well, including Lily Barrantes, Robin Torres, Kim Moreno, Janice Lee, Doris Shaheen, Sharon DePaoli, Rob and Sarah Hilburn, Melissa Cannon, David Morales and Once Upon A Time Bookstore.

Fundraising Vice President Amy Taylor encourages everyone to attend the PTA’s spring fundraiser at Dream Dinners through March 16. For more information, visit www.dreamdinners.com for the La Crescenta location.

Other upcoming fundraising events include the Jog-a-thon on Friday in the playground area and a Timeless Tiles Evening on March 27.

Sign up to decorate your tile and leave your lasting mark on Lincoln’s wall. For more information, call the office at (818) 249-1863.

During the week of March 26, families are encouraged to turn off their televisions and focus on family time. In honor of “Turn Off TV Week,” there will be a charity gift drive, which includes a Family Game Night on March 29. Families who bring in a new toy, gift or book will receive free admission. For more information, call the office at (818) 249-1863.

VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY

Honorary Service Awards were presented to Andy Kitchens, Michele Fernandez, Carmen Sarkissian, Jodi Fitzgibbons, Bob Gifford, Shelly Owens and Dan Abboud during the dinner held last month.

The ninth annual Obstacle Course takes place throughout the morning on March 23 on the playground. The festivities continue at 4:30 p.m., including a barbecue dinner, jump-rope contests and other fun activities.

MOUNTAIN AVENUE ELEMENTARY

The PTA celebrated its 40th year at Mountain Avenue at Founders Day this month, with singing, dancing and some very 1970s-styling teachers. Honorary Service Awards were presented to Susan Artime, Mary Bracht, Stacy LeDuc, Javier Garciga and Tiffany Hale.

The Book Fair is this week. Students and parents are welcome to browse in the auditorium, which is stuffed full of stories, history and adventure. A portion of the proceeds go toward purchasing books for the school. Everyone is looking forward to Mountain Avenue Committed to Kids’ M.A.C.K. Follies on March 31. This is a 1920s-themed dinner auction. For more information, call the school office at (818) 248-7766.

MONTE VISTA ELEMENTARY

Students will construct science, art or literature projects and they will be displayed at the PTA Project Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. March 22 in the cafetorium. School Site Council meets at 7 p.m. on March 27 in the teacher’s lounge.

The Talent Show is at 6:30 p.m. March 30 in the cafetorium. Come and see many wonderful students perform.

ROSEMONT MIDDLE

The PTA is sponsoring a Bird of Prey Assembly for each of the seventh-grade science classes on March 26.

The Builders Club and California Junior Scholarship Federation will sponsor a jog-a-thon on March 30 to support the “Colors of Africa Inc. Project Jambo.”

This nonprofit organization enriches the lives of children in rural Kenya through educational opportunities. Seven parent volunteers are needed between 7 and 8 a.m. If you are able to help with this event, contact teacher Sharon Estrada at sestradagusd.net.

Please check your e-bulletin for other volunteer opportunities. Help will be needed for the Eighth Grade Civil War Day in April and Staff/Teacher Appreciation Week in May.

CRESCENTA VALLEY HIGH

Congratulations to Honorary Service Award recipients Marian Mirsky, Joanna Yim, Debbie Green, David Platt, Amber McLeod, Jet Propulsion Laboratories and CVCAN. In addition, Golden Oak Service Awards were presented to Patty Scripter and Mike Livingston.

The Pep Squad won the Grand Championship trophy at the Showcase of Champions competition in San Diego. All squads — Cheer, Flag and Song — finished in first place in their divisions. Trophies are on display in the main office.

The Spring Instrumental Concert will be at 7 p.m. Friday in the auditorium.

CLARK MAGNET HIGH

At the Founders Day celebration, Honorary Service Awards were presented to Gabriel Jianu, Mary Jane Jianu, Jo Anne Koch, Nancy Nayirian, Kristina Provost and Judy Sanzo.

The K.A.T.S. Club (Kids Against Tobacco Smoking) will give a presentation at 7 p.m. March 22 in the auditeria followed by Supt. Michael Escalante speaking on the “State of the Schools.”