WELCOME NEW PARTNERS

• ATA Martial Arts
• ATK RF Technologies
• Bellus Academy, The Academy of Beauty & Spa
• Brian Davey, DDS
• California Coast Credit Union
• LSI Corporation
• Maderas Golf Club
• Moser Orthodontics
• RB Karate Center
• Remodel Works Bath & Kitchen, Inc.
• StoneRidge Country Club
• Kyung Hee Tae Kwon Do

We appreciate the commitment to quality education for the students of the Poway Unified School District.

How do our business partners support our students? By participating in the classroom as mentors or classroom speakers, judging senior projects, volunteering on interview panels, donating equipment and supplies, supporting academic competitions such as Science Olympiad or FIRST Robotics, sponsoring industry tours and career days, offering scholarships, funding science kits for elementary school classrooms, working within our budget when services are requested, sponsoring fundraisers, hosting events, participating in advisory meetings, supporting career exploration programs and more!

PARTNER ACTIVITIES

THANK YOU TO:

ATK RF Technologies, located in Rancho Bernardo, is assisting the students at Rancho Bernardo High School by mentoring in the science and math classrooms.  ATK engineers are also supporting the Robotics Team, Science Olympiad and AVID programs.    We are very fortunate to have ATK join our program and provide students first hand knowledge and relevance of classroom instruction to real world experiences.

Sony Electronics Inc. has recently donated video cameras to our Digital Media Production classes for student use in carrying out their assignments.  Cameras were distributed to Poway High School, Mt. Carmel High School, Westview, and Rancho Bernardo High School. 

Farmers Insurance Group - Joe Giamanco and Aurora Behavioral Health Care sponsored Red Ribbon Week October 20-24 with financial donations to assist with the purchase of red ribbons and bracelets for students to remind them to live drug free lives.

Hewlett Packard - We appreciate HP's continued support of Los Penasquitos Academy with their recent donation of $18,000.

Mission Federal Credit Union - We appreciate Mission Federal Credit Union sponsoring the Poway Unified School District Recognition Dinner, honoring Classified Employees of the Year, Teachers of the Year, Volunteers of the Year and recent Board Certified Teachers of the year. 

Northrop Grumman  - Sponsor HIP (High School Involvement Partnership) a High School Mentoring/Internship program for seniors.  HIP provides the opportunity for students to work side by side with a Northrop Grumman employee who has volunteered to serve as his or her mentor.

Northrop Grumman Sponsor of FIRST Robotics competition for Poway High and Rancho Bernardo High Schools as well as Project Lead the Way at high school and middle school level.

Northrop Grumman sponsor of Science Expo Day at Balboa Park.  With this sponsorship students from our six middle schools have been able to participate at the Science Expo as well as attend the High Tech Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. 

Cheeburger Cheeburger- A recent fundraiser at Cheeburger Cheeburger raised $200 to the Navy Jr ROTC program at Westview High School.  Thanks to Scott Satren for supporting our students.

Office Depot's - 5% Back to School Program gives back to the schools.  Designate your school at checkout and 5% of qualifying items will be awarded in store credit to your school for product and supplies.

Time Warner Cable - Sponsors the Westwood Elementary Computer Lab with a donation of $1,000 to their partner school.

The Kiwanis Club of Rancho Penasquitos - Thank you to The Kiwanis Club of Rancho Penasquitos for sponsoring the Westview and Mt. Carmel High School Key Clubs participating in service projects throughout the year.  Recently the students assisted with the Tour de Poway, preparing food and providing water to cyclists at the aid stations in Poway and Rancho Bernardo.  In addition, The Kiwanis Club has donated supplies to the Los Penasquitos Head Start Program and sponsor the Running Club at Shoal Creek Elementary.   Anyone interested in joining The Kiwanis Club and get involved in supporting our students can contact Ken Harmaning at (858) 484-2003.

Wells Fargo - A fun, free, non-commercial program that gives adults and students all the essential basics of money management is offered by Wells Fargo. Topics include budgeting, the importance of saving, bank accounts and services, borrowing money and establishing credit, investing, and more. Online activities in both English and Spanish from 4^th grade to adult.   Visit www.wellsfargo.com/handsonbanking

MISSION FEDERAL CREDIT UNION announces "MISSION 4 R DISTRICTS" .  Mission Federal is on a mission to make donations to help Poway Unified during this challenging budget year.  For every new member referred through the end of July, Mission Federal will make a $25 donation to PUSD and a $25 thank you gift to the new member.  Mention this program when you join! (must be 18 or older and open an account with minimum deposit of $100). 

DELL, INC.

Poway Discount Program - visit www.dell.com/poway to receive up to 12% off your computer purchases.

CHEEBURGER CHEEBURGER

Located in Carmel Mountain, Cheeburger Cheeburger wants to support your schools by holding a fundraiser for your school or program. Earn 15% cash back of sales during a specified time. Contact Scott Satren at (619) 277-9832

OFFICE DEPOT

5% BACK TO SCHOOLS PROGRAM This program gives you an opportunity to help local schools receive credits for FREE supplies when you shop at Office Depot for student school supplies.

• Buy qualifying student school supplies at Office Depot
•  Designate a local school to receive 5% of your qualifying purchase
• Office Depot will tally the qualifying purchases made during the program period
• Office Depot will award the designated school 5% of the qualifying purchases in credits the school can use for FREE SUPPLIES.

SCHOOL NEEDS

To make a donation to our schools, please contact the Partners in Education office at (858) 668-4030.

FUNDING FOR CHARACTER COUNTS PROGRAM to purchase posters and banners to display at our schools as reminders to students to show good character. The six pillars of character include Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship - ethical values to guide our choices.

FITNESS MATS needed at our schools.

CAREER, TECHNICAL, AND ADULT EDUCATION seeks camera equipment for the high school Digital Media Production classes at Poway High School, Rancho Bernardo High School, Westview High School, and Mt. Carmel High School.

PLANS FOR GRAD NITE 2009 ARE UNDERWAY!  
Grad Nite is a celebration for our graduates the evening of Graduation in a safe, drug-free, alcohol-free, and smoke-free setting with the camaraderie of fellow classmates. Historically, 80 to 85 percent of our graduates attend Grad Nite and we strive for higher attendance every year.

We cannot hold Grad Nite events without the support of the community and local businesses. In addition to numerous volunteer hours, Grad Nite is funded by students, parents, and contributions from the community. Because this is a community safety program, your contribution will be divided among the five PUSD high schools. Your organization will be recognized in all PUSD high school graduation and post-graduation ceremonies.

Please make your donation via a check or money order payable to: Palomar Council PTA (Grad Nite 2009) and mail to:

Palomar Council PTA
2009 Grad Nite
Attention: Bertha Medina - Treasurer
12970 Swath Place
San Diego, CA 92129

Please contact Donna McClay at (858) 735-3451 or at dmcclay53@gmail.com if you have any questions. 

PROFESSIONALS NEEDED FOR MT. CARMEL CAREER FAIRE

CLASSROOM SUPPLIES ALWAYS IN NEED!

Please consider a donation to support additional programs and services for our students.  These programs include but are not limited to:

• $5,000 will provide for student participation in local, state and national competitions, student scholarships, or teacher professional development;
• $2,500 will provide a career day for middle school students, a two-week teacher externship in business, science kits for 5 elementary classrooms, or replacement of outdated equipment in classrooms;
• $1,000 will provide career exploration software for a middle or high school site;
• $500 will provide bus transportation for local industry and college field trips, supplies for participation in the Science Olympiad and other similar initiatives, or much needed general classroom supplies
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Thank you for your consideration.   Contact the Partners in Education office at (858) 668-4030.