(Mission Times Courier, San Diego, CA) - The Phoebe Hearst Elementary School "Rock the Lights Out" Dinner and Auction held on March 13th was a rockin' good time!  Many people released their inner rock stars and dressed as either concert-goers or their favorite musician.  Even an Elvis (or two) was in the building.  Steve Hamann did an amazing job again as emcee and auctioneer!. Due to his skills during the live auction, the excitement in the room was palpable and the bids kept climbing.  Thank you to all the patrons for their generosity in bidding for all the great items that were available.  That generosity directly benefits the school and our children's learning environment.  Our school sincerely appreciates the efforts of the tireless volunteers who supported Michelle Gilmore, the Foundation President, in putting on this event with such dedication and professionalism.

Hearst has many wonderful volunteers, some of whom volunteer in the classroom and others who help around on campus. Our classroom volunteers whom have been recognized so far this year are:  Mike Fulkerson, Michele Olive, Karen Connor, Elizabeth Perlin and Amy Gefrom.  Our recognized Campus volunteers this year have been: Sandra Foster, Janet Arkin, Nicole Murphy, Lori Taranto and Harvey Lenett.  We thank and appreciate all volunteers!  Our children and our teachers benefit greatly from the time that you give.  THANK YOU!

On Saturday May 22, from 11:00 - 4:00 Hearst will be celebrating 50 years of educational excellence.  During this Anniversary Celebration we will be entertained by former and current students.  There will be a History Walk displaying items of interest from the past 50 years as well as a "Who's Who" wall of pictures.  The Hearst Garden Club will provide a hands-on experience and the parent-led Art Corps projects created by our current students will be showcased.  There will be a DJ providing entertainment and emceeing the festivities.  This will truly be a one-of-a-kind event and we invite the community to participate and join in the fun!  Thank you to Del Cerro and all of the local businesses that have supported Hearst Elementary for the last 50 years!! 

Hearst Elementary School is sponsoring a shoe drive to benefit Marshall Elementary School in City Heights.  We are collecting gently worn shoes of all sizes, for both girls and boys.  There is a collection box in the Hearst school office at 6230 Del Cerro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92120.  The shoe drive will run until April 15th, 2010.  Start that Spring cleaning and donate some shoes to a wonderful cause.  Any and all donations would be greatly appreciated!