Bentley Systems, Inc. has graciously donated an Orion Starblast 6/6i telescope to Mission Bay High School. The donation was made by Jeff Martin, Sr., training materials specialist at Bentley Systems. The telescope was purchased from Oceanside Photo and Telescope and will be housed in the library to be used by science classes, clubs and others wanting to learn more about astronomy.   On Thursday, March 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Petco Park, 30 students from Pacific Beach Middle School and their physical education teachers, Dennis Gildehaus and Karla Martinez, will demonstrate quality physical education activities and examples of the other components of comprehensive school physical activity (CSPAP) program at the “Let’s Move in School Showcase.” AAHPERD President Vicki Worrell and VIPs — including former Chargers quarterback Drew Brees, former Padre Dave Winfield, Olympic track medalist Carl Lewis and other athletes will participate. This is a great opportunity showcasing the amazing physical education program at PB Middle School. The Mission Bay High School Principal Coffee will be Thursday, March 31 in library 8 a.m. Mission Bay High will be rolling out the red carpet for the Pacific Beach Middle School eighth-graders on Friday, April 1. The 8th grade articulation event will run from 9 to 11 a.m. with students meeting faculty, visiting classrooms, learning about clubs and getting a feel for all the great opportunities that await them at Mission Bay High next year. On Monday, April 11 from 8 to 10:30 a.m., Pacific Beach Middle School will host a school tour beginning in the media center/library. If you want to learn more about the International Baccalaureate Program at PBMS and all the exciting opportunities for your incoming middle schooler, join “a day in the life” of a PBMS student. You will meet administrators, learn about IB, meet teachers and see students in action in class. Your student is also welcome to attend this informative tour. The International Baccalaureate Ambassador and the Kate Sessions Elementary Student Council are launching a tsunami relief fundraiser to help other kids. They would like students to donate a portion of their allowance toward the relief effort. All donations will be transferred to the Red Cross, specifically for the Japanese earthquake/tsunami victims. To make donations, contact [email protected]. Kate Sessions Family Science Night is Thursday, April 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and is sponsored by the Rueben H. Fleet Science Center. Friends of Pacific Beach Elementary (PTO) invites parents to its monthly meeting on April 13 at 5:30 p.m.  This month, members will be hosting a potluck.  The focus of this meeting will be the election of officers, directors and chairpeople for the 2011-12 school year.