SCHOOLS & KIDS Mandarin on offer at La Entrada next fall A pilot Mandarin language program will be offered for La Entrada Middle School students in the fall if there's enough interest to provide the class, according to Karen Hiatt o... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 14, 2011 at 12:40 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 1, 2011 at 3:01 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Superintendent Ken Ranella to retire in June Ken Ranella, superintendent of the Menlo Park City School District, will retire effective June 30, he announced in an e-mail to the school community Wednesday night.
Read th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 7, 2011 at 12:15 pm There have been 31 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 16, 2011 at 6:18 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Local school leaders participate in 'Superman' discussion The documentary film "Waiting for Superman," a controversial and pointed critique of U.S. K-12 public education, has set the stage for discussions, one of which included two l... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 5, 2011 at 12:51 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 7, 2011 at 9:58 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Menlo-Atherton High School’s Annual Canned Food Drive Do you wonder what teenagers today are up to over the holiday season? It seems as though our culture is so worried about what our teens might be up to that we don’t like, we ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Kelly Todd, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community, on Dec 10, 2010 at 10:57 am
SCHOOLS & KIDS Sequoia Healthcare District to receive Golden Apple Award In a Press Release issued by Don Shoecraft on Dec. 3, 2010, it was announced that the Sequoia Healthcare District has been selected as one of two recipients of the Redwood Cit... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood, on Dec 4, 2010 at 11:31 am There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 9, 2010 at 1:33 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS EPA sports field approved amid heated debate Despite residents' concerns about traffic impacts, the East Palo Alto Planning Commission approved a $3 million playing field for East Palo Alto's youth Monday night -- a memo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 24, 2010 at 8:22 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 24, 2010 at 8:22 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Obituary: Hal Cenedella Attilio Harold "Hal" Cenedella, who operated the real estate company, Cenedella & Co. Inc. in Menlo Park from 1969 to 1995, died peacefully at his home in Charlottesville, Vi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 22, 2010 at 11:22 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 22, 2010 at 11:22 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Dribbling a basketball ... for 26 miles The 2010 Napa Valley marathon had begun. Hundreds of running shoes hitting pavement did their rubbery shuffle as the athletes moved out. Breathing, too soon to be labored, was... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 7, 2010 at 7:05 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 7, 2010 at 7:05 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS PTO volunteers sued by coach they forced off the court A conflict that originated on the Encinal School basketball court appears headed for a court of law after a father who was stripped of his volunteer coaching position filed a ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 4, 2010 at 9:14 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 4, 2010 at 6:25 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Encinal School volunteers sued by coach A conflict that originated on the Encinal School basketball court appears headed for a court of law after a father who was stripped of his volunteer coaching position filed a ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 2, 2010 at 12:16 pm There have been 21 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 16, 2012 at 11:21 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Woodside High teachers re-bond in wake of 'Superman' As military veterans know, the feelings that develop after a group has been attacked often create strong bonds of loyalty and mutual support, knitting the individuals together... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Oct 29, 2010 at 9:32 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 31, 2010 at 12:27 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Four vie for three seats on Menlo Park school board Growing enrollment, shrinking revenue. Increased pressure on school districts to find ways to slash spending without harming classroom programs.
Read the full story here http... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Oct 28, 2010 at 3:22 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 28, 2010 at 3:22 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Voter's Guide: Las Lomitas school board candidates weigh in on issues Four parents are vying for the chance to help lead the Las Lomitas School District forward at a time its enviable curriculum and small class size are being threatened by a tro... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Oct 27, 2010 at 11:57 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 20, 2011 at 2:23 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Teachers re-bond in wake of 'Superman' A "Band of Brothers/Sisters" effect is galvanizing teachers and staff at Woodside High School following the simply drawn negative portrayal of the school in the controversial ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Oct 27, 2010 at 12:31 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 29, 2010 at 7:08 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Phillips Brooks names new head of school Scott Erickson, head of the middle school at National Cathedral School in Washington, D.C., has been named the new head of Phillips Brooks School in Menlo Park. Mr. Erickson w... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Oct 14, 2010 at 8:25 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 15, 2010 at 10:14 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Local schools featured in 'Superman' Woodside High School and Summit Preparatory Charter High School now have something in common with former Yankees superstar Mickey Mantle. All three make appearances in "Waitin... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Oct 12, 2010 at 12:54 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 22, 2011 at 7:43 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS 'Superman' hits Woodside High School Woodside High School is cast in an unflattering spotlight this week with the nation-wide opening of the documentary "Waiting for Superman," a portrait of a troubled U.S. publi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 28, 2010 at 12:25 pm There have been 76 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 21, 2010 at 9:47 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Equestrians worry about culture, trail conflicts Equestrians from Portola Valley and nearby communities seem nettled, in part by the prospect of students frequenting a trail along the south side of Alpine Road, and in part ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 21, 2010 at 12:39 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 22, 2010 at 4:18 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Preschool Storytime at Atherton Library The library offers a new storytime for children ages 3-6, on Mondays at 11 am. This Monday, September 20th will be a special storytime with an Atherton Police officer. There w... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Sep 15, 2010 at 1:20 pm
SCHOOLS & KIDS Sequoia high school district salutes teachers, staff As the 2010-2011 school year shifts into gear, the Sequoia Union High School District has announced its annual awards to top teachers, staff and parent volunteers.
Read the f... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 9, 2010 at 2:33 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Sep 9, 2010 at 2:33 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Need players for 14U girls softball Fallball SPIN Hi
Our 14UsSoftball team needs a couple more players for Fall ball - its a super fun team and this Fall we're going to be coached by Shannon Koplitz Stanford thirdbaseman. An... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Casey, a resident of another community, on Sep 4, 2010 at 5:14 pm
SCHOOLS & KIDS New year brings changes to high schools There is significant newness to be found in programs and plans for the 2010-11 school year at Woodside and Menlo-Atherton high schools, and more electives at Summit Preparator... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 1, 2010 at 9:01 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 2, 2010 at 12:37 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Menlo Park youth named to national advisory board on childhood obesity The crunch of a bag of potato chips and the sizzling fizz of a can of soda constitute a daily symphony for many children who turn to junk food when snack time arises. For Etha... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 30, 2010 at 10:18 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 30, 2010 at 10:18 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS High school district salutes teachers, staff As the 2010-2011 school year shifts into gear, the Sequoia Union High School District has announced its annual awards to top teachers, staff and parent volunteers.
Read the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 20, 2010 at 12:45 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 9, 2010 at 2:35 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS School board candidates toss in hats The candidate rosters have begun to fill for the elections in November to determine the make-up of the governing boards for the Menlo Park and Las Lomitas elementary school d... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jul 29, 2010 at 12:25 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 25, 2010 at 1:49 pm.
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