Pacific Beach Middle – Pacific Beach Middle eighth-graders and their teacher advisors are celebrating PBM’s commitment to make the world a better place. More than 200 students presented their International Baccalaureate Community Projects on May 22 and 23, to panels that included younger students, community members and dignitaries. Students were also invited to share their projects at the Mission Bay Cluster meeting and at the UC San Diego Civics Showcase on May 17. Johnny, Brennan, and Allen’s International Baccalaureate Community Project promoted “Vocal ID,” which is an organization where people can record their voice to become a surrogate for someone who speaks through assisted technology. Anna’s project designed art kits that were donated to children at Rady Children’s Hospital. Julio set up a food pantry in the first floor of the library for students to anonymously drop off or take home canned goods if their family is in need. Service is a key component of all IB programs worldwide. Kiwanis, PB Town Council, CA IB, Belmont Park, and Happi Yeti all donated prizes and/or award funds to recognize students.  CPJMA – Crown Point Junior Music Academy music teacher Stephen Luchs was recognized as 2017 Outstanding Elementary Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year at the SDUSD’s Elementary and Choral Honor Concert. He teaches music at Crown Point Jr. Music Academy, where students begin their music instruction in kindergarten by learning to play the violin.  Barnard Elementary – Barnard Asian Pacific Language Academy is currently hosting 16 students from China through their partnership with Advanced International Academy. Kate Sessions – Parents, students and teachers would like to welcome new principal Adam Carlin for the 2017/18 school year. Carlin comes to Sessions from the Poway Unified School District most recently as assistant principal at Stone Ranch Elementary. Kate Sessions’ community thanks former principal Joseph for everything she did for the school and wish her well in retirement. Mission Bay Cluster
– The Mission Bay Cluster elected a new board for the 2017-18 school year: past chair Bonnie Franklin, chair Lily Higman, chair elect Heather Worms, secretary Margot Hutchinson, district liaison Maria Mikus, community liaison Nadine Dunphy. 
– The final Mission Bay Cluster meeting of the school year takes place 6 p.m. Thursday, June 1 at Mission Bay High School in the library. They will reflect on a successful year of collaboration, advocacy and growth. This last meeting will include a panel discussion with a group of MBHS seniors sharing their experiences at Mission Bay High. The discussion will be moderated by a graduate of MBHS and will include time for Q&A. You will not want to miss this opportunity to hear about the success, struggles and rewards of high school, straight from the students themselves. – Join the Facebook page Mission Bay Cluster of Pacific Beach Schools to hear the latest and greatest about the community schools and to stay in touch over the summer. Kiwanis Awards
– Ten students from fifth and sixth grade classes in Pacific Beach elementary schools received Hope of America plaques at a Kiwanis breakfast on May 18. These awards are given annually to two students from each school that show outstanding leadership, academics and service in the classroom. The students receiving the awards were Ellie Bauer and Ekin Matanza from Barnard Asian Pacific Language Academy, Mason Dixon and Irina Roudenko from Crown Point Music Academy, Rylie Monahan and Declan Steeves from Kate Sessions Elementary, Luke Burcham and Ashley Doane-Gonzalaz from Pacific Beach Elementary, and Isaac Davis and Emily Delcamp from Saint Paul’s Lutheran School. Kiwanis hosted the teachers and parents of the students at the awards breakfast.