Girl Scouts become marine biologists for a day \u2014<\/b> More than 40 aquatically adventurous Girl Scouts in grades 6-12 recently participated in You Can Be \u2026 a Marine Biologist. SEACAMP San Diego hosted the one-day career exploration event in Mission Bay. The Girl Scouts began in SEACAMP\u2019s labs, where they learned about 31 species of native fish and invertebrates. They touched live sea stars (star fish) and sharks in the lab aquariums, examined preserved specimens, discovered how to distinguish male from female sharks and found out why lungfish can survive outside of the water.
\nDonning snorkels, they explored Mission Point, searching for marine creatures in their natural habitats. The girls encountered purple sea urchins, giant limpets and \u2014 to their delight \u2014 a California sea hare, one of the world\u2019s biggest gastropods. The girls also tried their hand at seining \u2014 using a long net to collect shoreline sea creatures for study before releasing them safely back into the bay.
\n“I learned that I\u2019m very adventurous,” said Caylee Von Houten of Girl Scout Troop 6456. “My favorite part of the day was meeting sea creatures in the water,” said Girl Scout Nadia Zu\u00f1iga, a member of Troop 5965. The event was part of Girl Scouts San Diego\u2019s “You Can Be \u2026” series, designed to introduce girls to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) professions. To learn more about Girl Scouting opportunities, visit www.sdgirlscouts.org. Escuela secundaria de la bah\u00eda de la misi\u00f3n<\/b>
\n\u2022 MBHS Principal Coffee: Friday, Nov. 22, 7:30 a.m.
\n\u2022 MBHS Blood Drive: Friday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Escuela secundaria de la playa del Pac\u00edfico<\/b>
\n\u2022 PBMS Tour: Thursday, Dec. 5, 8 a.m. in the library. Sign in at the front office. \u2022 PBMS Holiday Toy Drive: Nov. 12 through Dec. 13. Benefits Hope in the City, an organization in City Heights that helps refugee families, and Ronald McDonald House. Students are encouraged to bring new toys to their fifth-period class. The class with the most toys wins an all-expense paid visit to Belmont Park. Pacific Beach Elementary School<\/b>
\n\u2022 Students grades K-5 present “Blackbeard the Pirate,” Saturday, Nov. 23 at 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $4 for children and $6 for adults in the office or at the door. For more information, contact Zoe Sidell at zoesidell@gmail.com
\n\u2022 PBE fundraiser: Friday, Nov. 22, Table 926, 926 Turquoise St.
\n\u2022 SSC\/GSC meeting: Dec. 2 in the library, 2:30 p.m.
\n\u2022 Friends of Pacific Beach Elementary meeting: Dec. 4, 6 p.m., Room 9, childcare provided for school-age children. Crown Point Junior Music Academy<\/b>
\n\u2022 Kindness Assembly and shoe drive: Saturday, Dec. 23. Students will attempt to gather 2,000 pairs of gently worn shoes to send to orphanages in Kenya.
\n\u2022 Book Fair: Nov. 18-22. Funds raised will help purchase books for classroom libraries and students. Families, faculty and the community are invited to attend the event, which features a special “Lunch with a Loved One” event with students inviting their parents and loved ones to join them for lunch in the CPJMA lunch arbor on Friday, Nov. 22.
\n\u2022 On Nov. 15, Native American storyteller Gary Stokes (www.garystokes.org) visited CPJMA. Native American music and storytelling introduced students to Native American history and how it influences culture today. Kate Sessions Elementary School<\/b>
\n\u2022 DonorNation is now at Kate Sessions. PB residents and Kate Sessions families are welcome to shop local PB businesses and service providers online at www.donornation.org. Find Seaside Farmers Market vouchers, La Jolla Playhouse tickets, salon services, restaurants and more.
\n\u2022 Ibarra Elementary School thanks Kate Sessions, which recycled its children\u2019s books by giving them to Ibarra, whose school library remains closed due to budget cuts.
\n\u2022 Sessions PTO thanks the 100 artists and crafters that supported the Kate Sessions PTO Craft Fair, “Handmade in San Diego.” Also a big “thank you” to the excellent entertainment provided by Tap Fever, USSD, Barnard Elementary School, Lauren and Dana, Maddi and Colin, and Heartlight.
\n\u2022 The Sessions November Dine Out was a great success thanks to families and friends and our sponsors zza, World Curry and Rocket Fizz. Friends of Pacific Beach Secondary Schools (FOPBSS)<\/b>
\nFriends of Pacific Beach Secondary Schools\u2019 cash fundraising goal for the 2013\/14 school year is $11,200, and is currently 63 percent of the way there. FOPBSS provides funds to enhance athletics, arts, music, campus beautification, special events and more. Already this year, FOPBSS has funded books for classrooms and libraries, art supplies, and science and athletic equipment. Big items still on the wish list include an ice machine for the MBHS Athletic Department, increased selections in the PBMS library and a golf cart for the PBMS custodial staff. If you or your business is interested in supporting the efforts of our local schools, visit www.fopbss.org or contact Elkie Wills at ewills2008@hotmail.com. Mission Bay Cluster News (PB Neighborhood Schools)<\/b>
\n\u2022 Mission Bay Cluster Meeting: Thursday, Dec. 5, 6 p.m. at Barnard Asian Pacific Languages Academy in the auditorium.
\n\u2022 The Pacific Beach Neighborhood Schools Fair was a great success showcasing all of PB\u2019s public schools. From music, Mandarin and International Baccalureate programs to robotics and science projects, neighbors experienced the wide variety of academic programs offered in Pacific Beach public schools. Mission Bay High School Alumni Association<\/b>
\n\u2022 Seaside Farmers Market Holiday Stroll: Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. \u2022 Pancake breakfast with Santa hosted by the new lacrosse team at MBHS. For $6, get all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage with Santa. Have holiday photos taken by the MBHS girls\u2019 softball team and visit the free gift-wrap booth.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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