Pacific Beach Middle
– PB Middle students were featured in a photo shoot this week promoting Belmont Park’s Fall events. Belmont Park and PB Middle are launching a STEM partnership where students will apply what they’ve learned about forces and motion to design and test models of rides. “Our IB science and design teachers Mr. Greenberg and Mr. Winn, are working with students on design, pilot projects, and publishing learning experiences, which Belmont Park can then use with other schools,” said Jennifer Sims from PB Middle. “It’s a win, win. We want our students to see and experience science and design in the real-world. Belmont Park is always open to collaboration and are always supportive of schools.”  Pacific Beach Elementary
– The Contribution Drive brought in more than $23,000 from PBE families, and on top of that, the generous corporate sponsors have already donated $19,000 this school year.
– PBE’s first Halloween Carnival will take place 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 26. All are welcome to come check out the school and join the Halloween fun.
– PBE’s school garden is growing beautifully, and the after school Garden Club with Good Neighbor Gardens even added a fall touch with a mini pumpkin patch and informational signs to teach fellow students about the bugs in the garden. Crown Point Junior Music Academy
– Trunk or Treat at CPJMA, 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26. Grab your friends, neighbors, and family for a spooky night of tricks and treats. Carnival games, food, cake walk and more. Do you dare to go through the haunted library? Admission is free.  Kate Sessions Elementary
– It’s that time of the year for Kate Sessions Elementary’s Halloween Boo Bash. On Friday, Oct. 26, from 2:10 to 4:30 p.m. the school will be transformed into a fun and scary place with game booths and prizes, yummy baked goods, a spooktacular obstacle course and the super creepy fifth grade haunted house. Wristbands may be pre-purchased for $10, $13 at the event. – The Boo Bash would not be possible without the help of the PB Middle Schoolers. To sign up to receive community service hours, go to m.signupgenius.com.  Barnard Mandarin Magnet Elementary – Barnard Mandarin Magnet Elementary School has been named a 2018-2019 School of Excellence by the National PTA for its commitment to building an inclusive and welcoming school community where all families contribute to enriching every student’s educational experience and overall well-being. Barnard’s PTA supports cultural, educational, and social programs that heighten school spirit, encourage family togetherness, and make a positive impact within the community. Through the support of Barnard families and local sponsorships, the PTA is providing extensive resources to all 500-plus Barnard students in the 2018-19 school year, including a resource teacher, native-speaking Mandarin guest teachers, supplemental science programs, field trips, curriculum aides, teacher professional development, extensive Chinese and classical arts curricula, theater arts community building events, and more. “We are so very proud to to have earned this award from the National PTA,” said Janis Tan, president of Barnard PTA. “This, along with the California Distinguished School Award that Barnard received earlier this year, validate what we already knew about our school: that we have a wonderful school community of teachers, administrators, and families, all working together to provide our children with the very best education. It is even more gratifying that the recently released state standardized test results show our students excelling in both math and English language arts, all while learning Mandarin for at least half their school day.”  
Only 278 schools nationwide were given this honor.