Class notes

Businesses, families and individuals are encouraged to bring their used electronic items (working or not, any size) to either of the collection locations. If there are large items, or a large quantity, we can arrange pick up at your location. Call or e-mail to make arrangements.

The collected items will be refined by ECS of Santa Clara and the event is being coordinated by Green World Fundraisers in Morgan Hill.

There are two collection sites on Sunday, Jan. 24: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at San Mateo High School, 506 N. Delaware St. in San Mateo and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Foster City Recreation Center, 650 Shell Blvd., Foster City .

For more information contact Karen Dyckman (kdyckman@earthlink.net) or Tony Morin (smhsgradnight2010@gmail.com).

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Menlo School’s drama department presents Shakespeare’s funniest comedy, "Twelfth Night,” starring Patrick Daly of Woodside as the Duke, Nicola Vann of Atherton as Viola, and Roxanna Meyers of Menlo Park as Olivia. This play has it all: A shipwreck, disguises, mismatched lovers, a clown, live music and even a real dog, set in a palace in southern India. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 though Jan. 31, with a 2 p.m. matinee Jan. 30. Tickets are available by e-mailing tickets@menloschool.org, at the campus bookstore or at the door of Florence Moore Theatre, 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton and are  $5 for students and senior citizens and $8 for adults.

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The Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards recognize young Californians who have distinguished themselves as leaders and have initiated community service projects that impact their communities in meaningful ways. This is the fourth year for the statewide philanthropic endeavor. 

Any teacher, civic leader or non family member may nominate a young California resident who is between 13 and 19 years old for the award. We can provide photos and details of past recipients, and your readers can learn more and watch a video here: http://www.sfjcf.org/diller/teenawards/.  Nomination forms are available via the link, or by calling (415) 512-6432 or by e-mailing: dillerteens@sfjcf.org. 

Nominations must be received by the application deadline of Feb. 19.

The $36,000 award can be used however the recipient wishes — most have used the funds for furthering their educations, developing their projects or starting new endeavors.

Teens must self-identify as Jewish, though their community service projects can benefit the general community.

Teens can nominate themselves, or be nominated by teachers, rabbis, community leaders or anyone who knows the value of the their volunteer service and commitment—family members excluded.

Teens must be residents of California, age 13 to 19 years old at the time of nomination.

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With April 1 just around the corner, Census 2010 is rapidly approaching. To help raise awareness of the 2010 Census, the San Mateo County Manager’s Office is promoting the countywide Be Counted Poster Contest within our schools. Students of all grade levels (K-12) and in all schools throughout the county can participate. A Selection Committee will choose the  winners within all five districts.

They are asking local businesses to support our talented young artists and also help with Census outreach by donating prizes for the 45 winners. They would appreciate gift certificates of $5 to $25 from local businesses.  Printed materials (in both English and Spanish) will be mailed to each individual student about the poster contest. All sponsors will be recognized on these materials. For more information contact Census Coordinator Margot Grant at mgrant@co.sanmateo.ca.us or 363-1947.

Class notes is a twice weekly column dedicated to school news. It is compiled by education reporter Heather Murtagh. You can contact her at (650) 344-5200, ext. 105 or at heather@smdailyjournal.com.