It was my first meeting and I was very exicted to attend. There was a contract Engineer there,that the city hired to review our Vista del Mar traffic condition. Bottom line is city has given the approval to make changes to signals, which will help flow of traffic, also will make Portifino coming out of school a two right lane turn and will also do away with the south crosswalk (Portifino & Talega)that is south going away from the school. If anyone has any questions feel free to call or contact me. 949 633-9621, or e-mail del.dinger@cox.net.
Have a great week
Del Dinger
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
THE CUSD FOUNDATION RESPONDS TO THE CLASS SIZE REDUCTION CRISIS
April 14, 2008
THE CUSD FOUNDATION RESPONDS TO THE CLASS SIZE REDUCTION CRISIS
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Dear CUSD Parent,
We are asking you to support the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) Foundation’s fundraising campaign to ensure smaller class sizes in Grades K – 12 at all of our schools. Currently, the Capistrano Unified School District is anticipating a $27 million reduction to the 2008-09 education budget caused by the state’s budget crisis. This will dramatically affect the quality of education for our students and reduce the number of teachers if it cannot be offset by other means.
To reach our goal, the CUSD Foundation is asking parents to donate $400 per student, or any amount they can afford, to retain the 266 teachers we would lose due to budget cuts. Superintendent Carter has promised that, “100% of all the money donated to this CSR Campaign will go toward teachers. We must all support the CUSD Foundation as they take on this enormous challenge.”
As you are making your donation, please ask your employer if they offer an Employee Matching Program. Also, if you know of a company that would like to make a corporate donation, please contact our Executive Director, Stacey Flynn at staceyf@cusdfoundation.org. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
We all hope the state’s budget crisis will be resolved, but hope is not a strategy. The State Legislature’s final decision regarding our budget does not coincide with the school year. We will not know whether any of the $27 million will be restored to the district’s budget until most likely, late summer or early fall.
By working together and acting NOW, we can save these teachers’ jobs and maintain our current class sizes. Please donate today by going to our website at www.cusdfoundation.org to download a donation payment form or to donate through PayPal or Google Checkout and to review our Top Ten Frequently Asked Questions.
If you have any further questions or would like to help, please contact Stacey Flynn at staceyf@cusdfoundation.org or at (949) 234-9571.
Thank you!
Blake Stephens
Parent & CSR Campaign Chairman
CUSD Foundation
THE CUSD FOUNDATION RESPONDS TO THE CLASS SIZE REDUCTION CRISIS
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Dear CUSD Parent,
We are asking you to support the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) Foundation’s fundraising campaign to ensure smaller class sizes in Grades K – 12 at all of our schools. Currently, the Capistrano Unified School District is anticipating a $27 million reduction to the 2008-09 education budget caused by the state’s budget crisis. This will dramatically affect the quality of education for our students and reduce the number of teachers if it cannot be offset by other means.
To reach our goal, the CUSD Foundation is asking parents to donate $400 per student, or any amount they can afford, to retain the 266 teachers we would lose due to budget cuts. Superintendent Carter has promised that, “100% of all the money donated to this CSR Campaign will go toward teachers. We must all support the CUSD Foundation as they take on this enormous challenge.”
As you are making your donation, please ask your employer if they offer an Employee Matching Program. Also, if you know of a company that would like to make a corporate donation, please contact our Executive Director, Stacey Flynn at staceyf@cusdfoundation.org. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
We all hope the state’s budget crisis will be resolved, but hope is not a strategy. The State Legislature’s final decision regarding our budget does not coincide with the school year. We will not know whether any of the $27 million will be restored to the district’s budget until most likely, late summer or early fall.
By working together and acting NOW, we can save these teachers’ jobs and maintain our current class sizes. Please donate today by going to our website at www.cusdfoundation.org to download a donation payment form or to donate through PayPal or Google Checkout and to review our Top Ten Frequently Asked Questions.
If you have any further questions or would like to help, please contact Stacey Flynn at staceyf@cusdfoundation.org or at (949) 234-9571.
Thank you!
Blake Stephens
Parent & CSR Campaign Chairman
CUSD Foundation
Monday, April 7, 2008
Rally April 10, 2008
There has been an amazing outpouring of support for the rally/protest against the Governor this coming Thursday April 10th. We know he is currently scheduled to be at St. Margaret's in San Juan Capistrano around 5pm. Therefore, we should really be out there no later than 4pm. There is not much parking in the area, so plan to walk a little bit to get in place.
Since most people are on spring break, it is difficult to know how may people will show, but at the very least, we should try and position ourselves at the four corners around the school. There are three main ways to get into the school, so this should give us the best coverage. I will send another email to the Palisades Elem School group regarding which location we will stand.
Please wear black or pink. Many of you have the No Teacher Left Behind shirt, so please wear that if you have it. Also, please make signs, banners, etc showing your support of our teachers, kids and classrooms and defending Prop 98. We do not have a committee creating these signs and supplying them to others, as this is a grass-roots effort by a number of parents, so please bring your own. Remember, everyone is invited to be there, not just parents!
Also, while we were informed the Governor will be at El Adobe for a fundraiser, there is uncertainty when that will occur. Original reports stated that it will be after his visit to St. Margaret's, and now there are reports it could be Wednesday night. When we hear more news of the dinner, we will pass it along to those of you who mentioned they were interested in protesting there, too.
Thank you for all of your support!
Since most people are on spring break, it is difficult to know how may people will show, but at the very least, we should try and position ourselves at the four corners around the school. There are three main ways to get into the school, so this should give us the best coverage. I will send another email to the Palisades Elem School group regarding which location we will stand.
Please wear black or pink. Many of you have the No Teacher Left Behind shirt, so please wear that if you have it. Also, please make signs, banners, etc showing your support of our teachers, kids and classrooms and defending Prop 98. We do not have a committee creating these signs and supplying them to others, as this is a grass-roots effort by a number of parents, so please bring your own. Remember, everyone is invited to be there, not just parents!
Also, while we were informed the Governor will be at El Adobe for a fundraiser, there is uncertainty when that will occur. Original reports stated that it will be after his visit to St. Margaret's, and now there are reports it could be Wednesday night. When we hear more news of the dinner, we will pass it along to those of you who mentioned they were interested in protesting there, too.
Thank you for all of your support!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Budget Crises Rally!
On Tuesday, April 8, at 6 pm will be a rally against the budget cuts at Mission Viejo High School Stadium (25025 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo - off La Paz, just East of the 5 freeway). Please see the attached flier. The more people there, the greater the noise and greater the attention by media.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Talega Community Update
Upcoming Events and Activities
Egg Hunt Information
April 11, Friday
9:00 a.m., 0 - 3 years
9:20 a.m., 4 - 6 years
9:40 a.m., 7 years & up
Calle Altea Park
Spring Eggstravaganza
April 12, Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Calle Altea Park
Tickets Available: March 17 - April 7, 2008
Time to "hop" over to the annual Spring Eggstravaganza. The Egg Hunts will be held on Friday, April 11, 2008 (the day before the Eggstravaganza) starting at 9:00 a.m. Remember to bring the all important basket or bag to collect eggs and candy in!
Samantha's PRIDE
April 16, Wednesday
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - FREE Pizza
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Neighborhood Forum
Samantha's PRIDE is a neighborhood child protection program with free training and materials to empower neighbors to protect children from sexual abuse and abduction. Parents receive training and volunteer to watch children outside in public view, at neighborhood events and walking to or from school. To sign up, please call TSAC.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Slow down on Vista Hermosa
Starting next week, park construction will constrict eastbound lanes and create a temporary 25 mph zone.
SUN POST NEWS
Work begins next week on a widening of Avenida Vista Hermosa in front of a future sports park.
The widening along Vista Hermosa between Camino Vera Cruz and Avenida La Pata will create a right-turn lane into the 42-acre park. During construction of the lane, the eastbound side of Vista Hermosa will be narrowed to one traffic lane and the city will impose a temporary 25 mph speed limit. Officials said it is critical for motorists to slow down in the construction zone.
City Hall announced that the 25 mph speed limit will be in effect 24 hours a day in the work zone. "We'll have extra patrol there," City Hall's Laura Ferguson said.
Questions? 949-361-8200.
Contact the writer: fswegles@ocregister.com or 949-492-5127
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/hermosa-vista-lane-2006281-city-speed
Calling all volunteers-Vista del Mar will be having a very important meeting this Friday, April 4th to introduce the 2008/2009 CUSD Fundraiser.
Principle Young/Sieger, Stacey Flynn, Executive Director for the CUSD Foundation, San Clemente Family of Schools will be there to educate all parents on the budget cuts facing our school, take questions, ideas and sign volunteers and organizers for the April 14-June 1st fundraiser. Again the meeting will be:
Day-Friday, April 4, 2008
Time-8:30 am
Location- Vista del Mar Library
We sincerely appreciate your time, consideration and support for this amazing opportunity to help save our teachers and provide the most excellent education for our children together.
Day-Friday, April 4, 2008
Time-8:30 am
Location- Vista del Mar Library
We sincerely appreciate your time, consideration and support for this amazing opportunity to help save our teachers and provide the most excellent education for our children together.
Congratulations Del
Del Dinger is our new Delagate to the Talega Homeowners Association. Congratulations Del.
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