24-hour bike-a-thon in support of Rancho Cielo

In order to raise money for Rancho Cielo and the participation of some students in the Sea Otter Classic, teacher's aide Luciano Rodriguez has organized a 24-hour bike-a-thon in the Creekbridge neighborhood from noon on April 14 to noon on April 15. Rodriguez will ride 1/3-mile laps starting at 1115 Cape Cod Way.

Rodriguez, employee of MCOE at Rancho Cielo, has organized a bike club at Rancho Cielo using the cross country trails on the property -- very suitable, it must be said. Students earn PE credit for participating in the biking class, and even head teacher Chris Devers, has offered to retire a significant number of PE credits to any student who chooses to compete in the Sea Otter Classic. So far, two students have expressed interest. Rancho Cielo students will also volunteer at the event.

So, come to the bike-a-thon on April 14. Or sponsor Luciano here. Proceeds will benefit Rancho Cielo and a study abroad trip for Rancho Cielo female students.


Date: Noon on April 14 to noon on April 15, 2012
Place: 1115 Cape Cod Way, Salinas, CA 93906
Route: From 1115 Cape Cod Way, left on Rockport, left on Boston, back to Cape Cod Way. Distance 0.3 mile.

Best of the best

For the third year in a row, Carmel High was ranked among the 1,600 best high schools in the United States by Newsweek magazine. The rankings are based on the total number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or Cambridge (AICE) tests given at a school each year and divide by the number of seniors graduating in May or June. For this year's rankings, the magazine used the 2009 numbers.
Carmel placed 554. Go Padres!

In Salinas, an opportunity for at-risk youth to learn new skills and on-the-job training. Space is still available for The Rancho Cielo Drummond Culinary Academy, a program that gives students the opportunity to finish high school while receiving culinary instruction. Students will have the opportunity to complete a 200 hrs internship program at local restaurants. The program will offer job placement and referral services for graduates. For more information, click here.