Two Girl Scout Daisy troops at Bird Rock Elementary in La Jolla raised money through Girl Scout cookie sales to buy a new State of California flag and a new U.S. flag for their school. Daisy Troop 4186 (kindergartners) and Daisy Troop 3869 (first-graders) presented the flags during the morning assembly on March 27, 2013.
La Jolla Country Day senior basketball star Kelsey Plum is one player who does not leave it all on the court. For the accomplished athlete, the (not so) secret to her success is practice.
As obvious at it might sound, the five-foot- eight player said practice is the most important part of the game. She said it gives her a “psychological edge, knowing that you put up more time and shots than your competitor.”
Nearly 25,000 prospective freshmen have been admitted for the fall quarter.
Some 100 parents, students and Chase Bank staff fanned out across the campus to weed, trim and rake.
Taste of the Triangle 2013 — “A UC Affair to Remember” — will be an evening of food and fundraising for University City public schools 7-10 p.m. on Friday, April 19. “Taste” returns to The Ida and Cecil Green Faculty Club at UC San Diego in La Jolla. Proceeds benefit the five public schools of University City: Curie, Doyle, and Spreckels elementary schools; Standley Middle School; and University City High School.
One bad decision. That’s all it takes to ruin your life.
That’s what senior Jimmy LeBeau took away from the theatrical presentation by Scot Anthony Robinson at La Jolla High School last week. The Bird Rock Elementary grad was stunned and moved by Robinson’s talk in ways he never expected.
Bird Rock Elementary School will host “Kindergarten & New Student Registration,” 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, in its auditorium, 5371 La Jolla Hermosa Ave. Families who register on or just after that date will also be invited to a “Welcome, New Bird Rockers!” celebration in mid-May, followed by a “Getting Ready for K” presentation by the K teachers in June.
More than 300 parents, teachers and supporters of La Jolla Elementary School (LJES) busted their best disco moves during a sold-out gala on March 16, 2013 at the Cuvier Club in La Jolla. A fundraiser for Friends of La Jolla Elementary School, Inc., the event featured music from Polyester Express and silent and live auctions that included everything from a trip to Hawaii to the chance for one lucky LJES student to become “principal for a day.”
Supporters turned out en masse for the Vikings, Vines and Vintners fundraiser to benefit La Jolla High School on March 23 at the La Jolla Country Club. More than a dozen wineries provided tastes and wines for bid at the silent auction. Local businesses also donated gift certificates and prizes for auction, which was emceed by radio host and La Jolla High parent Mike Halloran from 91X. Hosted by the Foundation of La Jolla High, this year’s event marked the seventh year for the major fundraiser.
The boys of La Jolla High’s Vikings baseball team will be hitting the field at 1 p.m. Friday, April 19 against Point Loma High School — oh, and the field will be the San Diego Padres’ PETCO Park.
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