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Sheldon High School senior wins Elk Grove Auto Mall Graduating Seniors Attendance Drive
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Finalists Bradley Bravo Briones (MTHS), Brittney Friello (PGHS), Rachel Anderson (SHS) and Avneet Singh (VHS) wait patiently with their principals to try to start their cars.
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On Wednesday, May 27, the 2008/2009 Elk Grove Auto Mall Graduating Seniors Attendance Drive came to a dramatic conclusion when Sheldon High School senior Rachel Anderson chose the lucky key. After a short drum roll - provided by Pleasant Grove High School's drum line – Anderson started a teal Nissan Cube to claim the $20,000 grand prize.
For the third year in a row, the Elk Grove Auto Mall provided a $20,000 grand prize for a graduating senior with perfect attendance for at least one month. Students earned entries for each month of perfect attendance throughout the 2008/2009 school year to earn the chance to win the grand prize.
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Franklin finalist Cynthia Lu waits with her principal Charlotte Phinizy to try to start her car.
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Nine finalists - eight from each comprehensive high school and one representing all alternative high schools - were selected from amongst the entries to participate in the Grand Finale Event.
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EGUSD Superintendent Steven M. Ladd, Ed.D. speaks at the Grand Finale Event.
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The runners-up were: Sheetal Kumar (Calvine High School) Michael Cascio (Elk Grove High School), Laura Ballesteros (Florin High School), Cynthia Lu (Franklin High School), Ryan Tamayo (Laguna Creek High School), Bradley Bravo Briones (Monterey Trail High School), Brittney Friello (Pleasant Grove High School) and Avneet Singh (Valley High School).
All runners-up received a $100 American Express gift card.
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Elk Grove Auto Mall Association President Maggie Tadlock speaks at the Grand Finale Event.
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Overall, the 2008-2009 school year marked the third year of the No Excuses – Go to School Attendance Campaign, designed to encourage students to attend school consistently in all grades. The attendance campaign stretches beyond school attendance and into the theme of responsibility. Elk Grove Unified believes that by teaching students that life is about showing up and being counted, they will be more successful as adults.
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Winner Rachel Anderson of Sheldon High School chats with the media after successfully starting her car to win the $20,000.
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Middle and high school students had the chance to earn a new iPod Shuffle at the end of the school year. To be eligible, students had to have perfect attendance – for the entire year – from August 25, 2008 to May 22, 2009.
Elementary school students also had a shot at earning an end-of-the-year grand prize for having perfect attendance. Each of Elk Grove Unified’s 39 elementary schools will award one new bicycle and helmet to one student who obtained perfect attendance for at least one calendar month throughout the school year through the Kaiser Permanente Bike Giveaway. Students had the chance to earn entries in a drawing for each month they achieved perfect attendance. At the end of the year, one student was selected from amongst the entries at each school site to win the bicycle and helmet.
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The runners-up pose with Elk Grove Auto Mall Association President Maggie Tadlock and winner Rachel Anderson.
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The No Excuses – Go to School Attendance Campaign would not be possible without the support of various businesses, community groups and individuals in the Elk Grove and Sacramento communities. A special thanks goes to: American Eagle Outfitters; Anderson and Doig Structural Engineers; Baskin Robbins; BJ’s Fish and Chips; California Family Fitness; Carl’s Jr.; Crocker Art Museum; Crusader Fence Company, Incorporated; Daphne’s Greek Café; Dimple Records; Discovery Museum – Science and Space Center; Elk Grove Optimist Club; Fairytale Town; Folger Graphics; Golfland SunSplash; Great America; Kaiser Permanente; Law Offices of Remy, Thomas, Moose and Manley, LLP; Mimi’s Café; Mountain Mike’s Pizza; Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop; Office Depot; Outback Steakhouse; Premier Auto Body of Elk Grove; Ross; Sacramento History Museum; Safeway; Scandia Family Fun Center; Schools Financial Credit Union; Sonlight Communications and WinCo Foods.
Photo: Winner Rachel Anderson poses with her principal, Paula Duncan of Sheldon High School.
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Laguna Creek finalist Ryan Tamayo introduces himself to the crowd.
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Photo: Finalists Sheetal Kumar (Calvine), Michael Cascio (EGHS) and Laura Ballesteros (Florin) wait with their principals for the chance to win $20,000.
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Spotlight Archives
2009
May 19, 2009 - Elk Grove Unified School District Becomes National Ford PAS Resource Hub
April 28, 2009 - Amazing talent can come in small packages
April 14, 2009 - Young science scholars and inventors shine at EGUSD Science and Invention Fair
March 25, 2009 - Winners selected for 4th Annual Superintendent’s Art Contest
March 12, 2009 - No Excuses – Go to School Attendance Campaign
February 17, 2009 - Harvest of the Month program teaches elementary students about the wonders of fruits and vegetables
February 5, 2009 - Community board meetings return for a third year
January 23, 2009 - EGUSD students see history through a veteran’s eyes
January 13, 2009 - A, B, C in A-G – Chart Your Course to College
2008
December 18, 2008 - Winners honored for EGUSD/U.S. Attorney’s Office Internet Safety Video Contest
December 01, 2008 - Winners of the 2008/2009 No Excuses – Go to School
November 17, 2008 - Bright Lights, Big Talent
October 24, 2008 - Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles visit Florin High School
October 9, 2008 - EGUSD Walks to School
October 2, 2008 - EGUSD’s Science Initiative
September 19, 2008 - Stephanie Lopez-Cox returns to Elk Grove a “Golden Girl”
September 10, 2008 - Valley High School Students Get a Start on College
August 25, 2008 - Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School and Cosumnes Oaks High School Open
August 14, 2008 - Incoming 7th graders take a “Jump Start” into their school year
August 4, 2008 - EGUSD’s Math Initiative
July 14, 2008 - Parents and students grow and learn together at Partners Preschool
June 16, 2008 - EGUSD Goes Gold – Celebrating 50 Years of Educational Excellence
June 6, 2008 - Kaiser Permanente Rewards EGUSD Elementary students with perfect attendance with the gift of a two-wheel ride
May 30, 2008 - Sheldon High School Student Matthew King wins Elk Grove Auto Mall 2007/2008 Graduating Seniors Attendance Drive
May 20, 2008 - Harriet Eddy Middle School student wins pair of round-trip tickets from Southwest Airlines
May 21, 2008 - Elk Grove Unified and the Elk Grove Education Association Celebrate the Day of the Teacher
May 6, 2008 - Elk Grove Unified School District’s 2008 Employees of the Year
April 28, 2008 - Sacramento County Educators Host Budget Forum at State Capital
April 16, 2008 - EGUSD Launches New Attendance Campaign Videos
April 4, 2008 - Winners selected for 3rd Annual Superintendent’s Art Contest
March 26, 2008 - Megaconference Jr. 2008 - Arthur C. Butler Students Take Their Voices to the World
March 17, 2008 - Elk Grove Unified Joins Call to Fix Governor’s Proposed Budget
March 4, 2008 - Elk Grove Unified Hosts Sacramento County Superintendents’ Press Conference on State Budget Cuts
Feb. 19, 2008 - 4th Annual High School Conference helps train the leaders of the future
Jan. 16, 2008 - Laguna Creek High School hosts ConnectEd Policy Site Visit
Jan. 02, 2008 - Senior Attendance Drive returns for second year
2007
Dec. 12, 2007 - John Ehrhardt Elementary students combine academics and community service
Dec. 03, 2007 - EGUSD’s Commitment to Service Learning Honored
Nov. 15, 2007 - Winners announced for No Excuses – Go to School Rhyme & Poster Contests
Nov. 13, 2007 - Veterans Day celebrated at Elk Grove Unified
Oct. 23, 2007 - Time of Remembrance Project and Website
Oct. 15, 2007 - Markofer Elementary offers “Donuts for Dads/Muffins for Moms"
Oct. 3, 2007 - EGUSD elementary schools participate in Walk to School Day
Sept. 18, 2007 - Options abound on new College and Career website
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