By Alicia Jimenez
Students Honored
At the National Ag Day Annual Luncheon March 20, PVUSD students were honored as scholarship recipients or for their art and poetry.
- Dulce Ramirez Rivera, PVHS $1,000 JJ Crosetti Memorial Scholarship
- Brianna Perez, WHS, $2,000, Laura Brown Memorial Scholarship
- Jonathan Duarte Gutierrez, WHS, $1,000 Frank Prevedelli Memorial Scholarship
- Liz Torrez, WHS, $1,000 Lou and Carol Calcagno Memorial Scholarship
- Julianna Lopez Solis, WHS, $4,000, Jimmy Cox Memorial Scholarship
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Future Plans: The PVUSD Wellness Center hosted County Health Rankings and Roadmaps press conference on March 20. To view a livestream recording on Facebook, see www.facebook.com/PajaroValleyUSD/videos/7453708164749064
CalKIDS: Do you know that the State has established a college savings account for all California newborns born on or after July 1, 2022? Learn more about where these funds will be housed and how you can access them, or attend free live webinars offered by CalKIDS. If you are already informed, you can set up an account and claim your student’s funds by visiting https://calkids.org/.
Santa Cruz Metro Free Rides: If your student rides the Metro bus, the free youth bus ride program has been extended through Dec. 31. Reminder, a student ID is needed to board the bus. To get a metro youth Cruz-free ID, apply here.
Watsonville Youth Center: Offers opportunities for our youth to stay active, including the “Surf’s Up” event on April 20. Learn more HERE
Spring Fling: Join the Pajaro Valley Education Spring Fling on Thursday, April 18 from 5-8 p.m. at Jalisco’s in Watsonville. This event offers a delicious dinner, student performances & silent auction—a symphony of flavors and talents in one vibrant evening! You can get tickets at Eventbrite for $40. https://tinyurl.com/2ykv4qly
Opportunities for Families of Students with Special Needs: For upcoming events, visit: www.spinsc.org/events-2
Family Arts Nights: PVUSD and Arts Council Santa Cruz County invites our families to a free workshop in visual art, drum and dance. Two more workshops take place in April at a school near you! https://tinyurl.com/2d4evxgq