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Menlo Park teen gets a close look at national security
It was a simulation, but after serving as "U.S. Secretary of State" in a foreign policy crisis involving central Asia during a recent visit to Washington, D.C., Menlo Park res... |
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on Nov 7, 2008 at 8:22 am by Rosalyn Traylor, a resident of another community |
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National Gaming Day @ Atherton Library
November 15th, Saturday
National Gaming Day @ Your Library 10 am to 5 pm
Help us set a national record for the most number of people playing Pictureka! on the same day. Dro... |
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on Nov 5, 2008 at 10:43 am by DeAnn Okamura, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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County board to consider Everest charter petition
The San Mateo County Board of Education has scheduled a Nov. 5 public hearing on a petition to charter Everest Public High School, according to board spokesman Porter Sexton. ... |
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on Oct 31, 2008 at 4:17 pm by Diane Stern, a resident of another community |
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Superintendent: No ban on homework
Contrary to some television, newspaper and Web site reports, "neither the district nor Oak Knoll School has banned homework," said Superintendent Ken Ranella of the Menlo Par... |
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on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:29 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Menlo-Atherton High School Academy Program Searching for Mentors
The Menlo-Atherton High School Academy Program is looking for mentors for our 11th grade students. We are in need of 44 mentors for this year’s junior class.
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on Oct 22, 2008 at 7:54 pm by Kelly Todd, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Rock On at Menlo-Atherton's Fashion Show
Come and support "Rock On" - the Menlo-Atherton High School Fashion Show! Gather some friends and rock and roll on Saturday, October 25th! Show times are12:00 luncheon show, ... |
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on Oct 22, 2008 at 7:19 pm by Kelly Todd, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
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Lehman-related financial losses for schools larger than first thought
Financial losses have risen for school districts as a result of the county treasurer's reassessment of the local impact of the Sept. 15 bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers investmen... |
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on Oct 22, 2008 at 7:20 am by a neighbor, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
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School district expects 'significant' loss
The Menlo Park City School District expects a "significant" loss in its funds that are deposited in the San Mateo County treasury due to the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, the... |
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on Oct 17, 2008 at 11:42 am by MPCSD Parent, a resident of the Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks neighborhood |
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Lots of comments, but no changes on Oak Knoll School project
The Menlo Park City Council at its Oct. 7 meeting had the unusual -- and frustrating -- role of hearing all about permits for the upcoming construction project at Oak Knoll S... |
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on Oct 13, 2008 at 10:12 pm by truancy officer, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Rock on at the Menlo-Atherton Fashion Show
Come and support "Rock On" - the Menlo-Atherton High School Fashion Show! Gather some friends and rock and roll on Saturday, October 25th! Show times are12:00 luncheon show, ... |
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on Oct 6, 2008 at 9:21 pm by Kelly Todd, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
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'...but what I really want to do is produce'
For his short movie "Johnny Goner," David Harris had the cameras, the crew, the professional actors flown in from Hollywood, the location at a Redwood City mortuary, the insur... |
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on Oct 5, 2008 at 10:54 pm by ATOWNMAMA, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
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The Economy's Effect on the Mental Health of Families in Silicon Valley
As the unemployment rate in Silicon Valley sits at a four-year high and consumer prices continue to soar, many parents are coping with the burden of providing for their famili... |
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on Oct 2, 2008 at 6:48 am by Adolescent Counseling Services, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
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'Willy Wonka' in Portola Valley
Helena Abbott, center, played Willy Wonka, with Alexandra Brieger, left, as Ms. Beauregarde, and Grace Brieger as Josephina Bucket in the Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory's... |
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on Sep 26, 2008 at 2:06 pm by Kelly Brieger, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Why are some students falling behind?
The latest STAR — standardized testing and reporting — results are in, and not surprisingly, the Menlo Park City School District's students did very well overall, ... |
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on Sep 26, 2008 at 10:34 am by Amy Cansada, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Science whizzes head for national finals
Corte Madera's Christopher Sauer and Jonathan Zdasiuk are now finalists in the national middle school science competition, conducted by the Society for Science & the Public.
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on Sep 26, 2008 at 10:24 am by Elizabeth Root, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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High school district rejects charter school bid
A bid to start another four-year charter high school, modeled closely on Summit Preparatory Charter High School, was rejected Sept. 17 by the board of the Sequoia Union High S... |
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on Sep 25, 2008 at 11:14 am by K, a member of the Woodside School community |
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Woodside Priory teacher hits the books in Africa
In my role as physics teacher at Woodside Priory School, I have thought a lot about teaching a universe of children; not only my students at the Priory. I and other teachers a... |
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on Sep 24, 2008 at 6:43 pm by Bill Shu, a resident of another community |
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Ponying up to save Folger Stable
If work on the historic Folger Stable begins next spring, as anticipated, it will be the culmination of years of labor.
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on Sep 15, 2008 at 3:03 pm by Frol, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood |
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Portola Valley: Players can have a beer after the game
The drinking may continue, within limits. Portola Valley's adult sandlot athletes are free to enjoy a beer or a glass of wine while rehashing a just-concluded game of softball... |
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on Sep 15, 2008 at 12:48 pm by Elle, a resident of the Woodside: Mountain Home Road neighborhood |
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Chess for Fun at Atherton Library
Chess for Fun begins its ninth season at the Atherton Library on October 1st, 2008. These free one and a half hour sessions for children are presented by United States Chess F... |
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on Sep 11, 2008 at 3:40 pm by DeAnn Okamura, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Letter: Bike tunnel idea a waste of money
It is a shameful waste of the city of Menlo Park's money to pay a consultant $41,000 to study the feasibility and placement for a bike tunnel under the Caltrain tracks.
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on Sep 11, 2008 at 12:54 pm by Same old rant, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
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Groundbreaking: Environmental Volunteers to Restore Sea Scout House
Join Environmental Volunteers at 1 pm on Sunday, Sept 14, 2008 at the Palo Alto Baylands for a Groundbreaking Ceremony to mark the beginning of construction and restoration of... |
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on Sep 9, 2008 at 12:12 pm by Carol Broadbent Fields, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Saint Raymond 2008 back to school BBQ
On August 22nd, 2008, Saint Raymond School in Menlo Park celebrated its back to school BBQ to allow families to catch up on the summer’s events and gear up for the upcoming sc... |
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on Sep 7, 2008 at 4:51 pm by Nimpa Nunn, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Editorial: What to do about charter schools
Before local high school officials and parents get too worked up about a recent petition for a new charter high school, they should take a look at the performance and financia... |
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on Sep 5, 2008 at 8:42 pm by kerry memole, a resident of another community |
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Opponents of new charter school give Sequoia district board earful
Charter school opponents outnumbered advocates by about 15 to 1 last week at a sparsely attended public hearing on a petition for Everest, a four-year charter, closely modeled... |
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on Sep 4, 2008 at 6:40 pm by Deborah Henken, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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