Noteworthy news and tidbits from schools in the Point Loma and Ocean Beach areas: • The Point Loma Cluster Schools Foundation issued an e-blast Feb. 18 to inform parents of an unidentified man on or near some of the local schools. While foundation officials said the man has not done anything of a criminal nature, he has avoided signing in and following proper school protocol. A description of the man is available and, as a precaution, students are being reminded to use the buddy system, particularly when out after dark. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. • The “Faces of Tomorrow” 2011 silent auction at Correia Middle School is set for Saturday, March 12. The event is the major fundraiser of the year for the school, which hopes to raise more than $13,000 for art, academic and athletic enrichment. Prices are $40 per single ticket or $75 per couple. The event takes place at Marina Village on Mission Bay from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]. • Loma Portal Elementary School will host its 14th annual Silent Auction school fundraiser with a theme of “Calling All Superheroes … Be a Superhero for Our School” on Saturday, March 19 from 6 to 11 p.m. The money raised by the auction does directly to benefit students. Early-bird reservations can be made for $40 individually, $75 for couples and $400 for a table of 10 through Feb. 15. Beginning Feb. 16, prices increase to $50 for individuals, $95 for couples and $500 for tables of 10. Auction-item donations welcome. For tickets, visit www.lomaportalelementary.com. • Point Loma High School Baseball Boosters will host “A Perfect Evening” school sports fundraiser to honor Major League Baseball pitching great Don Larsen, a 1947 Point Loma High graduate. Tickets for the March 5 event are limited. For more information and an invitation, e-mail [email protected]. Students will gather to improve their health and bolster their school coffers at Sunset View Elementary during the Kids First at Sunset View 2011 Jogathon set for Thursday, March 10. The school’s biggest fundraiser of the year, proceeds go to offset district budget cuts. Sponsorships and pledge sheets are available at www.sandi.net/sunsetview.








