EDUCATION NOTEBOOK

CORONADO IS FINALIST IN GRAMMY SIGNATURE SCHOOLS

The fine arts department of Coronado High School, 1001 Coronado Center Drive, was chosen as a national finalist in the Grammy Signature Schools program sponsored by the Grammy Foundation and Grammy in the Schools. It is among 106 schools from around the U.S. to be selected.

BASIC HIGH SCHOOL COMPETES IN STOCK MARKET CHALLENGE

On Oct. 30, 12 students representing three teams from Basic High School, 400 Palo Verde Drive, competed in the Stock Market Challenge hosted by Junior Achievement. Basic's three teams took first, third and fifth places.

SILVESTRI TEACHER WINS AMERICAN STAR OF TEACHING

Silvestri Junior High School teacher Margaret (Peggy) Summers is the Nevada winner for the American Star of Teaching award, which recognizes and honors teachers who have a track record of improving student achievement, using innovative instructional strategies and making a difference in the lives of their students.

Summers has been with the Clark County School District for more than 30 years. Silvestri Junior High School is at 1055 Silverado Ranch Blvd.

REGIS UNIVERSITY TO OFFER NEW DEGREE PROGRAM

Regis University-Las Vegas will launch a Master of Nonprofit Management degree program, which offers a course of study for those interested in the nonprofit sector. Classes begin in January and are enrolling now. For more information, visit www.regislasvegas.org or call 990-0375.

PROGRESS REPORTS TO GO OUT NOV. 30

In addition to the parent communication system available on school Web sites, progress reports/unsatisfactory notices will be distributed to students by the school on Nov. 30. If your child is absent from school when they are distributed, contact the school to make arrangements to receive the notice. Due to this change of regulation, unsatisfactory notices will not be mailed home this year.

VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL ACCEPTING REGISTRATION

Clark County School District's Virtual High School is accepting registration for semester two classes. For information and course descriptions, call 855-8435.

COX ELEMENTARY COLLECTING MATERIALS FOR CARE PACKAGES

The Cox Elementary School student council is collecting materials to create monthly care packages for men and women in the U.S. military. Suggested donations include health and hygiene items, clothing, food, puzzles, games and books. Call 799-5730 for more information.

Cox Elementary School is located at 280 Clark Drive.

FAITH LUTHERAN TO HOST SHOPPING DAY

Faith Lutheran Junior and Senior High School is hosting Holiday in Style: A Shopping Day to Remember from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the school, located at 2015 S. Hualapai Way.

For more information, call 804-4488.

GET DISCOUNT TICKETS FOR 'HANS KLOK -- THE BEAUTY OF MAGIC'

"Hans Klok -- The Beauty of Magic" at Planet Hollywood is offering $25 tickets to Las Vegas school system students and faculty through Dec. 8.

The discounted ticket offer applies to students and faculty of any Las Vegas school system and includes Clark County School District, UNLV and CSN. For more information, visit www.hanslasvegas.com or call 474-4000.