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COMMUNITY NEWS Kirby School Community Involvement Day

Community Involvement Day is a central component of the servicelearning program at Kirby School. Last year on Community Involvement Day, the Kirby community, which includes 240 students in grades 6-12, completed approximately 1,000 hours of community service in a single day.

This intensive program began as an imperative from students who sought partnership with staff in serving their community. Although service has been an integral part of the Kirby culture and education since its founding, Community Involvement Day emphasizes the importance of involvement by dedicating an entire day of school to service in Santa Cruz County. This year, Community Involvement Day took place Feb. 12.

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Capitola Times Poem Contest

Winner: Veronica O’Brien Celebrating my grandmother, who just passed away a month ago

Regret follows me in my shadow, when I should have been in yours; If only I had known your health was declining, now I am battling all of these wars; Why was I too busy to ask, why was I too distracted to care Life goes by way too fast, we need to take a break, and lift our heads to fresh air Take a look at those around you, cherish their love everyday Not just because it’s a holiday we call Valentine’s day My valentine, a death too early and an angel too kind Your legacy will truly be left behind And in all my sorrows I will be a teacher of love Never let those close to you escape your caring presence, for you never know when they will be sent above 365 opportunities to, at the very least, send a text or two Showing people you care, falls on nobody but you I love you grandma, and I should have told you more when you were here You will always be my valentine even if you aren’t physically near.