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December 14, 2012Sweetwater SpotlightGingerbread Houses: SanYsidro Adult ShowcasesStudent Talent!"## "% #&'()'*&(# GingerbreadHouses at SanYsidro AdultDr. Victor DeNobleVisits San YsidroHighChula Vista MiddleElf WorkshopStudent ServicesFood & Gift DriveThe confectionary talents of culinary arts studentswere on display this week in the form of some 30Gingerbread Houses and several other ediblecreations. This year, several of the students madehouses that reflected holiday traditions fromaround the world.The edible visions put a twinkle in the eyes of thebeholders as they "oohed" and "ahhed" over thetasty creations on display during the 8th annualcompetition.SweetwaterLibraries ArtContestBonita VistaMiddle & Toys forTots
The public was invitedto cast their votes andchoose their favorites.Professional chefs andother communitymembers alsoparticipated in thejudging.San Ysidro Adult School serves adult learnersseeking to improve their job and career skills, andthose looking to complete their basic education.The annualgingerbreadcompetition hasbecome a holidayfavorite in theSweetwater Districtand we are alreadylooking forward to whatthe students have instore for next year!!%,#' -#'.% #Dec 21 - Last Dayof SchoolJan 15 - First Dayof SchoolDr. Victor DeNoble & TUPE HelpClear Out All the SmokeStudents at San Ysidro High School got a closelook at the dark, secret world of the Tobaccoindustry. Presenting at the event was Dr. VictorDeNoble, a former researcher for Philip Morriswho has become one of the nation's strongestadvocates against tobacco use.Gale Marshburn, a health teacher at San YsidroHigh and the Sweetwater District's Tobacco-UsePrevention Education (TUPE) resource teacherwas instrumental in organizing the event.Read More Here.!"# %&'(()* ),-
).&'&./012)-10)* /(()./'./33345/&1'* ).6& 5/&,-07'-)8'0&,-&/'# 56 5/&,-07&,-/& 5' 9)00&:,0 - '#)07 ./& ,;'**, #,( * .6&). /, 0/3!Watch the Video Here!Chula Vista Middle Elves wereBusy at WorkHoliday charm bracelets, photo frames and makeyour-own ornaments were in abundance this weekat Chula Vista Middle School.In their annual holiday tradition, students weregiven the opportunity to make a number of craftsthat they could then use as gifts for their friendsand family.The "Elf Workshop"was available tostudents for only 1.They selected from anumber of crafts andthen worked in groupsto assemble the gifts.Along with dozens of volunteers from the school!"!# %!&'()* !# ,*-. /0)'"1*-2((*!/34*(2)
and the community, including Chula Vista CityCouncilmember Mary Salas, the students madegifts that would have a lasting memory.The event is hosted by Club Teen Connection,under the direction of Sandra Bishop.Congratulations to Club TC on another successfulholiday event!Student Services Food & GiftDrive Overwhelmed by SUHSDGenerosityStudent Services offices are overrun with brownbags full of Sweetwater generosity. Over the pastfew weeks, Sweetwater Student Services havebeen collecting brown bags full of completeholiday meals.Each bag is donated bya group of people froma department or aschool site acrossSweetwater district.Miriam Duggan,student welfare andattendancecoordinator, says theyhave beenoverwhelmed with contributions from departmentsand school sites. "We are running out of room tostore donations: a great problem to have!"
The initial goal was tocollect 115 bags offood, but thanks to thegenerosity of staff, wellover 250 bags werecollected.Our SUHSD elves have been working overtimeand our teens and families in need will be thebeneficiaries. Way to go!Bonita Vista Middle and Toysfor Tots!During the Holiday season, many of our studentsare working to give back to their communities.Students at Bonita Vista Middle have beenworking with the Toys for Tots program andrecently raised 548 for the program.They earned the money by staying after school 34 days a week to open the Student Store forbusiness. Profits from the After School Saleswere used to purchase the toys. Well doneCrusaders!Sweetwater Libraries ArtContestMiddle school libraries across the district recentlysponsored an art contest to promote reading,literacy and technology in our schools.Students were asked to create original artwork
focusing on the importance of libraries, literacy,and technology in education.Winning art will be featured on school websitesthroughout the district for all to appreciate. Checkout some of the artwork from our talentedstudents!
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Chula Vista Middle Elves were Busy at Work Holiday charm bracelets, photo frames and make-your-own ornaments were in abundance this week at Chula Vista Middle School. In their annual holiday tradition, students were given the opportunity to make a number of crafts that they could then use as gifts for their friends and family. The "Elf Workshop"
