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St. Michael’s School Presents Footloose
New School Principals
St. Michael’s School students in kindergarten through eighth grade will be performing Getting to Know Footloose the Musical. The production tells the story of a teenage boy, Ren, moving from Chicago to a small farming town, where he runs into oppressive local edicts – including a ban on dancing. These strict rules are thanks to the same local preacher whose daughter Ren falls for. Ren convinces his friends to participate in a school dance competition in order to win her over and revolutionize the town. Performances will be held May 7 through 10, and tickets will be available beginning April 1 for $10 each. Find tickets at www.showtix4u.com, and learn more by contacting theater@smspoway.org.
Two schools in Scripps Ranch have recently appointed new principals: Dr. Joshua Way was named the principal at Marshall Middle School and Dusty Pedrotti was named principal at Dingeman Elementary School. Dr. Way has been an educator for 17 years. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from California State University, San Marcos and his doctoral degree in education from San Diego State University. He began his teaching career at Dr. Joshua Way Fallbrook High School, and later served as assistant principal at Mission Hills High School. For the last five years Dr. Way has served as principal at Woodland Park Middle School in San Marcos. Pedrotti has been an educator in the San Diego Unified School District for more than 10 years and earned both his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in education from San Diego State University. Pedrotti has had experience teaching in many elementary school grade levels and was elected by his staff at Field Elementary as Teacher of the Year in 2014 and 2017. Most recently, he served as vice principal at Dingeman, Ellen Browning Scripps, and Miramar Ranch Elementary Schools.
Scripps Ranch Women’s Club Scholarship The Scripps Ranch Women’s Club (SRWC) will be offering its annual scholarship to a female student from the graduating class at Scripps Ranch High School who has demonstrated strong academics and an interest in community service. As a nonprofit organization, SRWC strives to encourage community involvement in charitable, civic, cultural, and social interests, and has supported various programs at local schools in the past. The 2020 scholarship application is open to graduating female students at Scripps Ranch High School who have a minimum cumulative four-year GPA of 3.5, have demonstrated worthwhile personal contributions to the community, have held membership in school organizations or community services, and who plan on attending an accredited community college or university this fall. Applicants must submit an application form, high school transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a personal essay. Submissions will be accepted until March 30. Finalists will be interviewed by a selection panel and the winner(s) will be announced at the annual SRHS Scholarship Awards assembly. For full eligibility requirements visit www.srwomensclub.org.
Local Fundraiser Seeking Sponsors
Cleaning Up Scripps Ranch Spring cleaning will soon be in full force with the Scripps Ranch Civic Association’s (SRCA) Garage Sale Day on Saturday, April 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the annual Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 25 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or until dumpsters are full. Local residents are invited to clean out their closets and make some extra cash on Garage Sale Day, a communitywide event that attracts buyers from all over San Diego. Garage Sale signs can be picked up at the Windermere Real Estate office starting on March 18. Sellers can also register their address on the Garage Sale map through April 14 at www.scrippsranchcommunitygaragesale.com. To help make Scripps Ranch really sparkle, residents are also encouraged to clean up their homes and yards in preparation for CleanUp Day, co-sponsored by the Torrey Pines Kiwanis and the Rotary Club of Poway-Scripps. Dumpsters and household battery recycling collection boxes will be located at Scripps Ranch Technology Park on Meanley Dr. and the SRCA Community Center. Learn more at www.scrippsranch.org.
Soroptimist International of North San Diego (SINSD) and Soroptimist International of Poway (SIP) are currently seeking sponsors for their annual joint fundraising event. Soroptimist Hats & Heels, scheduled for April 5 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, is a luncheon, auction, and fashion show. All proceeds benefit SINSD and SIP’s Transitional Housing Program for survivors of domestic violence, as well as other programs empowering local women and girls. This year’s event is early ‘70s themed, with period-appropriate fashion and entertainment by six-time Grammy Award-winning Fifth Dimension. Sponsors and donations are welcome to help make this event as exciting and successful as it is every year. Contact Sponsor Chair Pam Warnock at warnockpam@yahoo.com to learn about available opportunities, or learn more about the event at www.sihatsandheels.org.
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