News briefs

Help for school

Wal-Mart donated 10 gift cards totaling $1,000 to teachers at South Valley Middle School to help teachers purchase supplies. The cards are part of the company’s nationwide, $40 million donation. Details: www.walmartfoundation.org.

Giving it a fair shake

Earlier this month, St. Mary School students took part in the Great California Shake Out, in which students practiced earthquake preparedness drills.