September 9, 2005

ESD NEWS BRIEFS

State Schools Superintendent Jack O'Connell (right) talks with Laurelwood Elementary School students as Principal Dan Deguara listens in.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction visits Evergreen School District

On a day spent visiting South Bay schools, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jack O'Connell, picked an Evergreen School District location for his first stop-Laurelwood Elementary School.

He arrived at Laurelwood at 7:35 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, just in time to have coffee with the staff.
Principal Dan Deguara said that the entire community was excited about meeting O'Connell, who also shook hands and welcomed students and parents as they arrived for school.

Evergreen School District Superintendent Clif Black, who was on hand to welcome O'Connell, said, "It was very gratifying to see our state superintendent take such a personal interest in our children, and he was very complimentary of the Evergreen School District. He appeared to be impressed with the smooth operation of school on only the third day of the new school year and with the friendliness and warmth of the students, parents and staff."

Grace Lutheran Church donates 15 filled backpacks to Cadwallader Elementary

Call it a tradition. For the third year in a row, members of the Grace Lutheran Church congregation donated backpacks filled with school supplies to Cadwallader Elementary School. They also provided an extra bag of school supplies for the teacher's lounge. Don Beecher of Grace Lutheran Church delivered the goods to the school's appreciative principal, Denise Williams.

Attend Lake Cunningham Regional Park Skate Park development meeting

Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon
Be a part of planning San Jose's first regional skate park! A meeting to begin discussions will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Hank Lopez Community Center, 1694 Adrian Way-Galaxy Room, San Jose, Calif. 95122.

The meeting is sponsored by Councilmember Dave Cortese and Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services. For more information, please contact the District 8 Council Office at (408) 535-4908 or Parks Manager Evelyn Velez-Rosario at (408) 793-5552.

To arrange an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in this public event,
please call (408) 793-5505 or the TTY number, (408) 999-0560, at least 48 hours before the event.

“Tee” for Toys Golf Tournament coming Sept. 30 Hosted
by the San Jose Holiday Parade and Toys for Tots

Friday, Sept. 30, check-in at 11:30 a.m.
The San Jose Holiday Parade is hosting the Fourth Annual “Tee” for Toys Golf Tournament in support of the United States Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program and the San Jose Holiday Parade on Friday, Sept. 30.

The San Jose Holiday Parade is a program of the City of San Jose Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department in conjunction with Christmas in the Park, Inc. and NBC 11.

There will be prizes awarded for various hole contests including a hole-in-one contest for a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. A dinner featuring a raffle, silent auction and live auction will follow the tournament.

Anyone interested in supporting these programs is encouraged to attend. Check-in at Los Lagos Golf Course, 2995 Tuers Road, San Jose, Calif. 95121 at 11:30 a.m. Shotgun begins at 1 p.m.

The cost is $100 per person or $380 for a foursome, including range balls, golf cart and dinner. A corporate foursome, including box lunch, range balls, golf cart, dinner and hole sponsor, is $600. All players are also encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to donate.

For entry applications and more information about the tournament contact Edwin Cortez at (408) 793-4192 or e-mail edwin.cortez@sanjoseca.gov.

Women’s Health Forum Sat., Oct. 15

Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sen. Elaine Alquist is hosting the Eighth Women’s Health Forum on Saturday, 7Oct. 15, at the National Hispanic University, 14271 Story Road, San Jose, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

At this free health forum, “Healthy Minds, Healthy Families, Healthy Communities,” the first 500 women to sign up can learn more about making healthy choices. Families who sign up for the Healthy Families health insurance program will receive free passes to Bonfante Gardens in Gilroy.

Grandmaster Dr. Tae Yun Kim will deliver the keynote address. Dr. Kim, who immigrated here from Korea, is a Silicon Valley CEO, inspirational speaker, and one of the highest-ranked female martial artists in the world.

You will also have the opportunity to meet health experts, visit the health fair and participate in workshops such as childhood obesity and navigating the health care system. You can also join in a discussion with Sen. Alquist about current and future issues on health care before the California State Legislature and learn about health care services and programs provided by the state.

“Good health is important to improve the quality of our lives,” says Alquist. “In today's modern, fast-food society, it is easy to put our health aside as we try to keep up with our obligations to our friends, families and employers. Mental and physical wellness are necessary to best benefit ourselves, our families and our communities.”

To register, obtain more information about the forum or find out what to bring for Healthy Families sign-ups, call (408) 286-8318.