The Carlsbad Unified School District boasts a heart-warming history of people giving back to their schools.
Carlsbad High students who work out at the Ted Johnson Strength Complex can give a shout-out to this Lancer linebacker turned New England Patriot who funded its refurbishment. Visitors to Magnolia Elementary can thank Jos? and Dolores Castro, who donated the magnolia tree from their Carlsbad home to the school when it opened in 1957.
This supportive tradition continues. Carlsbad Boy Scouts have performed a variety of community service projects to attain their Eagle Scout badges. Many efforts have benefited our schools, thus enriching the entire community. The following are a few recent examples.
New digs for Rosie
Kelly Elementary alumnus Chase Quartarone, a junior at Carlsbad High, created a reading garden for a special Kelly resident, Rosie the Reading Dog. Rosie, a lovable black lab, belongs to Principal Tressie Armstrong and the entire student body, whom she visits every Friday.
Autistic children who don't speak much to adults talk to Rosie. Kids who have difficulty reading curl up with Rosie and a good book at recess or lunchtime and improve their skills.
Thanks to Chase, Rosie's new digs are in her favorite spot on the campus. Her garden features a fence, gate, wheelchair access, dog house and flowers. And, of course, books.
“Sometimes Rosie was so busy, I had to get on the P.A. and announce 'Rosie, please report to the front office,'” Armstrong confided before the garden existed. “Now, I'll always know where she is, in her beautiful new home.”
Eagle benefits Hawks
Last summer, Hope Elementary alumnus Russell Silberberger paved his way to an Eagle Scout badge with a project benefiting current Hope Hawks. In doing so, Russell followed a path initiated by his older brother, who built a storeroom at Hope for his Eagle Scout project.
Russell created an inviting, 20-by-20 paved courtyard that has become a favorite place for classrooms to gather. Russell and his team contributed 50 hours of work to complete the project before the 2008-09 school year began.
“Russell added a nice surprise, colored pavers that spell out H-O-P-E,” said Principal Richard Tubbs.
In today's difficult economic times, every child needs a world-class education to prepare them for tomorrow's challenging work force. Thanks to these Eagle Scouts and other contributors of time and money to our district, hope is more than the name of a school spelled out in pavers, it is a reality for our 10,000 students.
Carlsbad High students who work out at the Ted Johnson Strength Complex can give a shout-out to this Lancer linebacker turned New England Patriot who funded its refurbishment. Visitors to Magnolia Elementary can thank Jos? and Dolores Castro, who donated the magnolia tree from their Carlsbad home to the school when it opened in 1957.
This supportive tradition continues. Carlsbad Boy Scouts have performed a variety of community service projects to attain their Eagle Scout badges. Many efforts have benefited our schools, thus enriching the entire community. The following are a few recent examples.
New digs for Rosie
Kelly Elementary alumnus Chase Quartarone, a junior at Carlsbad High, created a reading garden for a special Kelly resident, Rosie the Reading Dog. Rosie, a lovable black lab, belongs to Principal Tressie Armstrong and the entire student body, whom she visits every Friday.
Autistic children who don't speak much to adults talk to Rosie. Kids who have difficulty reading curl up with Rosie and a good book at recess or lunchtime and improve their skills.
Thanks to Chase, Rosie's new digs are in her favorite spot on the campus. Her garden features a fence, gate, wheelchair access, dog house and flowers. And, of course, books.
“Sometimes Rosie was so busy, I had to get on the P.A. and announce 'Rosie, please report to the front office,'” Armstrong confided before the garden existed. “Now, I'll always know where she is, in her beautiful new home.”
Eagle benefits Hawks
Last summer, Hope Elementary alumnus Russell Silberberger paved his way to an Eagle Scout badge with a project benefiting current Hope Hawks. In doing so, Russell followed a path initiated by his older brother, who built a storeroom at Hope for his Eagle Scout project.
Russell created an inviting, 20-by-20 paved courtyard that has become a favorite place for classrooms to gather. Russell and his team contributed 50 hours of work to complete the project before the 2008-09 school year began.
“Russell added a nice surprise, colored pavers that spell out H-O-P-E,” said Principal Richard Tubbs.
In today's difficult economic times, every child needs a world-class education to prepare them for tomorrow's challenging work force. Thanks to these Eagle Scouts and other contributors of time and money to our district, hope is more than the name of a school spelled out in pavers, it is a reality for our 10,000 students.