FRIENDS OF PACIFIC BEACH SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ATTENTION ALL PBMS STUDENTS AND PARENTS!

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CELEBRATE OUR SUCCESS IN 2006 WITH FRIENDS OF PACIFIC BEACH SEDONDARY SCHOOLS!!!

If you have not already heard the news – FOPBSS is making a difference at PBMS and MBHS (and we are having fun doing it!)  Below is a general list of our many accomplishments to share as we reflect on a fabulous year: 

Supporting our Children’s Education & Enrichment

Pacific Beach Middle School

*Purchased English Department lap top computers - $20,000
*Sponsored track team in city wide meet
*Approved funding for and helped coordinate contract with Missoula Children's Theatre program at PBMS for Jan 2007
*Coordinated "Coach Day" promoting sports teams at MBHS to PBMS 8th graders
*Provided grant to support PBMS students from Sea Star House to attend Jr. Theatre production of "HOLES"

Mission Bay High School

*Provided funds for materials for new Nutrition class at MBHS
*Provided funds to replace tools for Woodworking Classroom at MBHS
*Produced new “Inspiration Boxes”
*Provided funds to support teacher with supplies for Small Learning
Communities program
*Granted scholarships for MBHS seniors, 2 @ $500.00 each.
*Provided funds for French Class enrichment material
*Provided funds toward choreographer from UCSD Arts Bridge for spring theatre production
*Funded SAT Prep test for students
*Purchased materials for nurse to promote health education

Both Schools

*Assessed both music rooms at PBMS and MBHS in order to write Starbucks grant proposal for music program
*Funding for National Honor Society registration
*Organized campus clean ups – set records with attendance!

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PACIFIC BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL AND
MISSION BAY HIGH SCHOOL
START CARTRIDGE RECYCLING PROGRAM

In response to yet more budget cuts to the San Diego Unified School District, Pacific Beach Middle School and Mission Bay High School has started an inkjet cartridge recycling program sponsored by the Friends of Pacific Beach Secondary Schools (FOPBSS).   Proceeds from this recycling project will directly benefit academic programs at both schools.  States Pat Hom, FOPBSS, “We will be recycling empty laser, fax, copier, and inkjet cartridges as well as used cell phones, for two reasons.  First, we are trying to preserve our environment by keeping these harmful items out of landfills, and secondly, to raise much needed funds for our schools.”

The cartridges and cell phones that are collected are returned to Cartridges for Kids.  Cartridges for Kidsor CFK, has been in the business of recycling since the late 1980’s, and is committed to helping prevent millionsof cartridges and cell phones that pollute our earth, from going into landfills each year.  PBMS and MBHS are among more than 10,000 non-profit organizations nationwide that are helping the environment by recycling.

The Pacific Beach community is welcome to join in this project and turn your trash into our treasure and feel good about helping the environment all at the same time. Almost everyone uses cartridges, either at home or at work.  They come from fax machines, copiers, and printers.  Many people have extra cell phones to dispose of.

Community and business supporters can participate at no cost in the Business Sponsor program with Cartridges for Kids.  CFK will send postage-paid pre-printed shipping labels to business supporters for the return of cartridges and cell phones.  Or these items can be dropped off at the office of PB Middle School or Mission Bay High School. You may also contact Diana at Cartridges for Kids to pick up your cartridges and cell phones if you have too many to bring to the school: diana@cartridgesforkids.com.

To learn more about this valuable recycling program, please call Diana at 858-231-3839 or email her.  For more information, visit www.cartridgesforkids.com or call toll free 800-420-0235.

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Hey parents and students!

Here's another way to help bring $$$$$ into our "Make a Wish" Foundation! Bring your used printer and ink cartridges to the PBMS front office and Cartridges for Kids will pick them up and give FOPBSS our PTO a check!

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"MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION for TEACHERS"