Torrey Pines High School

Foundation Forum
SEPTEMBER 2007

Shared Vision for Excellence Mission Statement

To enhance the educational
2007/2008 Funding Priorities and developmental experience
In a few day’s you will receive the 07-08 Shared Vision for Excellence brochure, for all Torrey Pines High
detailing the Foundation’s fundraising goals that have been identified as priority School students.
programs by administration, teachers and students. You will be invited to match
donations made as a Challenge by the Foundation Board of Directors, local 2007~2008
corporations and community members. Below is a brief outline of this year’s program
that will benefit every student. Board of Directors
 Advancing Instruction & Learning Mark McMahon,
 Instructional Technology President
 Professional Development Don Schempp,
 Supporting Students in Their Academic Advancement VP Finance
 Gateway Program Kaye Hentschke,
 Teacher-Student Mentor Program VP Parent Fundraising
 Providing resources to the College & Career Center Farryl Moore,
 Expand Hours of access & keep resources updated Secretary
 A professionally staffed, quiet & less stressful environment to better assist our Chris Austin
children as they prepare for their next journey Loveena Bhagwat
 Developing Campus & Student Pride Comischell Bradley-Rodriguez
 Campus Pride & Beautification Laurie Doyle
 Student-Run Information Center Paul Driscoll
 Challenge Days Geoff Goodman
David Hylen
Thanks to many generous donors last year, the Foundation funded classroom Janice Kurth
workbooks, library on-line subscriptions, the College & Career Center, the monthly Bruce Roeckel
Shari Sapp
school newsletter and grants to 23 Booster Groups supporting the many extra-
Mindy Scarano
curricular interests of our students. 100 Teacher Mini-Grants (valued at $30,000) were Dick Semerdjian
awarded to teachers for specific classroom needs. Brad Shoen
Nick Sidney,
Congratulations on being the parent of a student attending one of the most successful ASB President
academic public high schools in the nation. Please join in our commitment to bringing Jay Srirangam
high quality programs and technology to our students that anchor our children to Teri Summerhays
school community life. Take the Shared Vision for Excellence Challenge Match. Tom Vance

Make a difference. Make a donation. Every dollar counts! Brett Killeen,

Principal

Bobbi Karlson,
Director of Operations

www.torreypinesfoundation.org

Site: Torrey Pines High School

Administration Building

Mailing: P.O. Box 2489

Del Mar, CA 92014-1789

Board members Kaye Hentschke VP Parent Fund-raising and Senior, Nick Sidney-ASB President and Junior (858) 793-3551
Comischell Rodriguez. Member at Large working the Allie Osinski-PAL, student guest speakers at the (858) 793-3405 fax
Foundation Booth at Readiness Days in August. 10/17 Shared Vision for Excellence Reception.

2007-08 Foundation Board Members, Staff,
Principal and Superintendent
Message from the Board
The Board of Directors of Torrey Pines High School Foundation is
pleased to welcome you to the 2007-08 school year. As parents of
TPHS students, you are automatically members of the Foundation
which provides financial support and volunteers that make our school
special and outstanding. All of us have inherited a strong legacy of
parent support and involvement. We have a responsibility to carry that
legacy forward and strengthen it. Together we work towards supporting
the Shared Vision and all 50+ extracurricular activities that anchor our
children to school community life. Join us in this effort. Please contact
any one of us to learn more. Your TPHS Foundation is Falcon Pride;
show your pride as a parent in our school.

GRAD NITE 2008

Reach for the stars…

…Fund a Mini Grant!

TPHS teachers are requesting items for use in their

classrooms to directly enhance your student’s
learning experience this year. Please support the Whether your student is graduating this year
Mini Grant Program and help our teachers & or just entering high school,
students reach for the stars! Your generosity is come see what it’s all about!
appreciated by the teachers and 9th-12th grade parents needed!
directly impacts your student. Parents interested in planning this party
are invited to attend our first meeting on
Giving is easy…look for us at Back to School Night Monday, October 8th at 8:30 a.m.
in the quad, Sammy’s Night Oct 16th or send in your in the campus College & Career Center
donation directly to the Foundation office. located next to Counseling.

Our goal is to create a safe party and

On behalf of all TPHS Teachers, outrageously fun-filled celebration honoring the
THANK YOU for your support! Class of 2008 graduates while allowing senior
Jennifer Greenberg Mini-Grant Coordinator parents a worry free and relaxing evening.

2008 Spring Auction Committee is in Action!!

Event Chair Denise Small and Committee Members are busy making plans for the March 15th event at the Belly Up in
Solana Beach. The evening will include great entertainment, food & fun! For the first time, the auction will be held on-line
and will feature exciting travel destinations, restaurants, services and entertainment packages. If you or your company
have items to donate, please contact Jackie Busch, Auction Chair at oski@san.rr.com.
The next Auction/Event Committee meeting will be on Thursday, October 4th. New volunteers are always welcome.
Email Denise at smallfamily@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Our Holiday Boutique in mid November to benefit the Auction Event is looking for vendors.
If you would like to participate as a vendor, please email Pam Doan at pons24@aol.com
 The Torrey Pi nes Hig h School Foundatio n’s
Parent Volunteer Association
cordially invites you to the
2007 Sammy’s Night
Annual Teacher Mini Grant Fundraiser

Tuesday, October 1 6, 2007

6:30 pm to 8: 30 pm
Del Mar Highlands Amphitheater
Pizza, Salads & Pasta provided by

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza

Join us in spending a casual evening with Principal Brett Killeen, administrators,

teachers and friends. You will have the opportunity to donate directly to your
student’s classrooms. Donations will be used to purchase classroom enhancement
materials that have been requested on a Mini Grant application by teachers.
Please note, this is an ADULTS ONLY evening.
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Reservations are $30 per person
Number of reservations________ X $30 = $______________________
Guest Name/s ______________________________________________
______________________________________________
 Check payable to TPHSF enclosed.
 VISA or MasterCard #_____ _____ _____ _____ exp#______ Phone__________________
 I am unable to attend but would like to make a donation to the Teacher Mini Grant
Program in the amount of $______________.

This is tax-deductible donation. No ticket will be sent, your name will be held on a “paid”
list at the door.
Mail reservation by October 10 th
TPHS Foundation, P.O. Box 2489, Del Mar, CA 92014-1789
Questions? Call the Foundation at (858) 793-3551
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Sammy’s Night Invitation Enclosed – Send in your reservation today!

New Spaces Coming Along at TPHS!

Dance and Music Students Excited Athletic Facility Building Project in Progress
The former Text Book room is now home to Dance and The new building will house a Football Coaches Office,
Music classes. There’s lots of room for working out, Football Team Room, Trainer Room, Girls Team Room and
under the direction of instructor Michael Langford! Storage.