DEL MAR
AAUW invites students to speech competition
The American Association of University Women Del Mar-Leucadia Branch invites all local high school students to compete in Speech Trek, a contest sponsored by AAUW of California. Contestants create a five- to six-minute speech on the topic: “Has the United States lived up to its pledge of ‘liberty and justice for all’? Would requiring the study of diversity, equity and inclusion in a high school setting help ensure liberty and justice for all?” Deadline to apply is Feb. 7. Students will compete live virtually at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17 via Zoom. Prizes are $500 for first place, $300 for second and $200 for third. The winner will move on to the state semifinals in April. Contact the AAUW Del Mar-Leucadia Branch at speechtrek@aauwdml.org to apply. The AAUW branch raises money for scholarships for local college students and for local middle school girls who are chosen to attend AAUW’s Tech Trek, a STEM camp held at UC San Diego. Visit delmarleucadia-ca.aauw.net.
District seeking committee volunteer
The Del Mar Union School District is looking for a community volunteer to serve on its Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee. The committee provides oversight of the $186 million bond program, making sure bond funds are used to support school modernization and construction projects as authorized by Measure MM, passed by local voters in November 2018. The district is seeking one representative from a Parent-Teacher Organization. Applications are due Feb. 11. Find applications at dmusd.org/measure-mm/measure-mm.
ENCINITAS
Petting zoo makes annual Grauer visit
The Grauer School recently helped its students get through December exams with an annual tradition: welcoming a mobile petting zoo on campus. “Cindy Lu’s Petting Zoo” came to visit, and students and teachers relaxed by interacting with baby goats, rabbits, chickens, ducks and even an alpaca. The mobile petting zoo is owned by school neighbor Cindy Brandenburg, who lives on a farm in Olivenhain with the animals. “We want our students to connect with nature and with animals, to swing on the swings and access their playful side, and to feel that childlike whimsy,” said Tricia Valeski, Grauer research director, in a statement. “The benefits are proven. How could we not offer that to our students?” Grauer’s campus is also home to chickens in a chicken coop, faculty dogs interacting with students, a school garden providing harvest-to-kitchen cooking experiences, nature trails running through the school’s native wildlife corridor, and a faculty nursery. Visit grauerschool.com.
NORTH COUNTY
Local students reach Regeneron semifinals
Six San Diego County seniors — five from the San Dieguito Union High School District — were recently named among the top scholars in the country in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2022, a science and math competition for high school seniors. They were chosen from 1,804 applications received nationally and internationally. Honorees from the San Dieguito district were Ayush Agrawal, Ryan Clairmont, Andrew Gao and Ryan Huang of Canyon Crest Academy, and Daniel Cai of Torrey Pines High School. Michael Zeng of The Bishop’s School was also among the 300. The students and their schools will be awarded $2,000 each from the Society for Science. The Regeneron Science Talent Search has since selected 30 finalists to compete in March for up to $250,000. Visit societyforscience.org.
POWAY
Chaparral will hold dining drive at Islands
Chaparral Elementary holds a fundraiser starting at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Islands Carmel Mountain, 12224 Carmel Mountain Road. Present a flyer and the restaurant will donate 20 percent of food and beverage purchases to the school. Dine in or take out. Order online at islandsrestaurants.com. Get a copy of the flyer at bit.ly/3o0Pjix.
SAN DIEGUITO
High school selection window opens Monday
The San Dieguito Union High School District High School Selection window for the 2022-23 school year opens at 8 a.m. Monday and closes at 4 p.m. Feb. 18. Students must live within district boundaries to participate in high school selection. Those who are on an approved interdistrict transfer cannot make a high school selection during this process. All approved Interdistrict transfer students must reapply annually. Parents and students are encouraged to follow the district on Facebook at facebook.com/sduhsd and to check the district website at sduhsd.net for regular updates.
SAN MARCOS
District hosting vaccination clinics
The San Marcos Unified School District holds several COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinics starting Saturday. The clinics, free for those age 5 and older, are sponsored by the County of San Diego, Neighborhood Healthcare and Universidad Popular. Walk-ins are welcome. To reduce wait times, make an appointment in advance at myturn.ca.gov. The schedule: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at San Marcos Elementary School, 1 Tiger Way; and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at La Mirada Academy, 3697 La Mirada Drive. Also, the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos is holding weekly clinics for ages 5-18 at 1 Positive Place from 3 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday in partnership with TrueCare. The Pfizer vaccine will be offered; parent/guardian must be present. First come, first served, while supplies last. Walk-ins are welcome. To avoid wait times, schedule an appointment by calling (760) 736-6777.
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