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4A Daily News – Friday, March 15, 2013 I want to be a health me garden Education in Tehama County KEEP ON LEARNING Vista civic leadership Courtesy photo Students at Rancho Tehama Elementary School SERRF program recently prepared and planted their "I Want To Be A Healthy Me" garden. Healthy eating habits are a large part of what students learn in the SERRF program. Thanks to a generous donation from Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion at California State University, Chico, students had shovels, rakes, trowels, watering cans, buckets, gloves and starter plants to work with for their project. For more information about the SERRF program, visit tehamaschools.org. Courtesy photo Vista SERRF Students Celebrate Civic Leadership Day by Honoring Local CHP Officer Jake Bushey for his contribution to the community. Small schools earn Golden Bell award Dr. Seuss Night Courtesy photo Courtesy photo Jackson Heights Elementary School students enjoy Dr. Seuss Night on Thursday, Feb. 28. Pictured with their award are: Back row, from left, Larry Champion, Lorna Manuel, Brook Dominick, Levi Funderburk, Charles Allen, Talitha MacDonald, Ashley Meese, Jennifer Brockman, Linda Smith. Front row, Chris Byrd, Amber Van Slavens, Karen Worley, Ellen Van Dyke, Christi Deveraux, Jill Pedrozo, Laura Ray, Laurie Marcellus. Each year, the California School Boards Associ- ation (CSBA) recognizes programs throughout California that promote excellence in education with the highly anticipated Golden Bell Awards. "It's like the Academy Awards of education," said Larry Champion, Tehama County Superintendent of Schools. This past year, CSBA received more than 250 entries and the Tehama County Small Schools Consortium was one of the 58 to be honored. "The consortium is an answer to the challenge of running a small school district," said Lorna Manuel, who heads up the group. "Nine of the county's smallest districts joined a consortium to make possible together what was impossible for them individually. It's the demonstration of the power of collaboration on many levels," she added. The award was presented to the group of consortium participants at their last meeting by Larry Champion, who thanked them for their work and dedication to students. "We are able to accomplish some really great things in Tehama County because of the work we do together," he said. "This is a time to celebrate the result of that work." Currently, there are 8 schools in the consortium: Elkins, Flournoy, Kirkwood, Lincoln Street Independent, Manton, Mineral, Plum Valley, and Reeds Creek Schools. For information on the Small Schools Consortium, visit www.tehamaschools.org. Corning resident named to Dean's List Tanner McIntyre, of Corning, has been named to the Virginia Tech Dean's List for the fall 2012 semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must attempt at least 12 credit hours graded on the A-F option and earn a 3.4 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) during the semester. McIntyre is a junior majoring in sociology in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May 2013-14 Kindergarten Registration for Gerber School will be held on Serve), Virginia Tech takes a hands-on, engaging approach to education, preparing scholars to be leaders in their fields and communities. As the commonwealth's most comprehensive university and its leading research institution, Virginia Tech offers 215 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 30,000 students and manages a research portfolio of $450 million. Thursday, March 21st from 8:30AM - 2:00PM Education News? 527-2151 Please call 385-1041 for details Best of Tehama County 2013 Winners Will be announced in a special section on Saturday, March 30, 2013 Digital Edition will stay online through March, 2014 DAILY NEWS RED BLUFF TEHAMA COUNTY www.redbluffdailynenews.com