STUDENT-DESIGNED POINSETTIA FLAG BLOSSOMS DAILY
The two student winners, Mason and Brian, of Poinsettia Elementary's school flag contest get to see the fruits – make that flowers! – of their efforts blossom daily when the flag they designed, located just beneath the United States flag on the playground flagpole, is raised and lowered by student council members. Embellished with two poinsettia flowers, the school flag highlights Poinsettia's school-wide character traits.
Poinsettia Principal Steve Ahle states, "The boys won the contest based on their design and the powerful messages imparted on the flag. Our student body now has a vivid visual reminder of the positive characteristics we encourage, including integrity, cooperation, doing the right thing, and of course, school spirit.
Photo: Mason and Brian, flanked by students council members, proudly display the Poinsettia flag they designed.
CARLSBAD ARTS GRANTS SUPPORT ENRICHING SITE PROGRAMS
Carlsbad Unified School District (CUSD) has received a total of $7,455 in 2012 arts education grants from the City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office. The grants fund six enriching programs; both ongoing and new efforts.
Over the years, Carlsbad arts grants have funded a full palette of projects at CUSD elementary, middle and high schools. Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Devin Vodicka, Ed.D., recalls, "The Playwrights Project Write On! program that took place when I was Calavera Hills Elementary and Middle Principal reached many students and inspired some to pursue a related career. In today's challenging economic times for our District, these grants are highly welcomed, and greatly valued."
Grant recipients are: Carlsbad High School Band Boosters, $1,200; Carlsbad High School Choral Boosters, $1,200; Carlsbad High School Drama Club, $1,200; Carlsbad High School Speech and Debate Team, $1,200; Calavera Hills Elementary visual arts program, $950; Jefferson Elementary after-school choir program; $1,015; and Pacific Rim Elementary legacy mosaic, $690.
Jefferson Music Teacher Amber Gustafson says, "Jefferson has had a wonderful choir program for 14-years. The 2012 arts grant allows us to continue this proud tradition. We're very grateful."
To learn more about the City of Carlsbad arts grant process, email Colleen.Finnegan@carlsbadca.gov.
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