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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Positions on Finance/Audit Committee
The Board of Education of the Menlo Park City School District is seeking candidates to fill three positions on the Finance/Audit committee to facilitate public understanding o...
 
cmetzler@mpcsd.org
 
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on Nov 9, 2012 at 3:59 pm by cmetzler@mpcsd.org, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Ghysels' Leadership in the MPCSD
There have recently been several posts on other threads regarding the maangement style of Maurice Ghysels. As noted by Carl, a "toxic leader" is defined as a person who demons...
 
Concerned Member of the MPCSD Community
 
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on Apr 1, 2012 at 2:33 pm by Smart Gal, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Dr. Noize Live, Electronic Music & More! at CSMA - Sunday, Oct. 18
Free concert for young kids & families at Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) at Finn Center! Award-winning Dr. Noize (Cory Cullinan) will take audience members on a mu...
 
CSMA
 
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on Sep 9, 2009 at 9:32 am by CSMA, a resident of another community
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo Park School District Expansion - idea propsed..
Since the school district is in the process of considering how to use bond money and increase school sizes- and it seems like they will need more money than they are receiving...
 
Curious
 
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on Nov 3, 2006 at 10:35 am by Curious, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Laurel Performance?
I just looked at the recently released API results for the Menlo Schools on the California Department of Education website. Laurel, which was recently named a blue ribbon sch...
 
Curious Parent
 
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on May 27, 2008 at 10:46 pm by momma, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Dance Expressions of Menlo Park
Dance Expressions is gearing up for a summer of dancing fun! Camps and classes will be offered for kids ages 4 - teen. Please visit www.danceexpressions5678.com for a full sch...
 
Dani F
 
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on Jul 16, 2012 at 5:51 pm by Dani F., a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo College Named "A Best In The West" College By The Princeton Review for Fourth Straight Year
For the fourth straight year, Menlo College is one of the best colleges in the West according to the nationally known education services company, The Princeton Review. It is ...
 
Darcy Blake
 
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on Aug 21, 2012 at 4:20 pm by Darcy Blake, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo Park school plan on wrong track
On April 4, trustees of the Menlo Park City School District voted to proceed to the design phase for Laurel and Encinal schools. This includes building a teaching resource ...
 
Dave Montague
 
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on May 16, 2007 at 12:07 pm by Oak Knoll parent, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
M-A Principal Denise Plante's remarks to the Class of 2007
Below are the remarks of Menlo-Atherton High School Principal Denise Plante in speaking to the graduating seniors of the Class of 2007 on June 7, 2007 in Atherton, CA. ***...
 
David Boyce
 
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on Jun 11, 2007 at 5:23 pm by David Boyce, Almanac staff writer
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Summit Prep wants to reserve seats for volunteers' children, but high school district says no
Summit Preparatory Charter High School, the high-performing four-year-old school that enrolls about 80 children from the Almanac's circulation area, recently submitted a petit...
 
David Boyce
 
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on Dec 18, 2006 at 10:48 pm by Summit Parent, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Should Las Lomitas school board seek a parcel tax increase? How much?
Trustees of the Las Lomitas School District say the district needs a parcel tax increase of $200 a year to avoid program cuts. But a recent survey in the district shows voters...
 
David Boyce
 
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on Nov 14, 2006 at 12:41 pm by David Boyce, Almanac staff writer
SCHOOLS & KIDS
M-A tennis team may go undefeated; match on Friday
The girls varsity tennis team at Menlo-Atherton High School may cap its season with an undefeated record this year if it wins against Hillsdale High on Friday afternoon at M-A...
 
David Boyce
 
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on Oct 26, 2006 at 6:26 pm by David Boyce, Almanac staff writer
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Online Auction for Las Lomitas Education Foundation
The auction benefiting the Las Lomitas Elementary School District is going on now! Many great items are available. Check it out- www.llef.org Thank you for supporting ...
 
David Henig
 
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on May 11, 2012 at 12:07 pm by David Henig, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Cell phone towers are not good for children
Cell Phone Tower on Corte Madera School Building Board Meeting Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 8:30PM The Portola Valley School District proposes to generate revenue (...
 
David Smernoff
 
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on Sep 8, 2009 at 1:06 pm by David Smernoff, a resident of the Portola Valley: Portola Valley Ranch neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Paws for tales at Atherton Library
Children ages 5 and older can sign up to read to a trained therapy dog. Reading aloud improves reading skills, and builds confidence. In conjunction with the Peninsula Humane ...
 
DeAnn Okamura
 
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on Feb 26, 2009 at 11:34 am by DeAnn Okamura, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Valentine Origami at Atherton Library
Students from the Menlo School will be teaching children to make an origami heart for Valentine's Day. Thursday, February 12th at 3:30 pm. Admission is free, and registration ...
 
DeAnn Okamura
 
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on Feb 3, 2009 at 4:42 pm by DeAnn Okamura, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Puppet show at Atherton Library Monday Dec 8th
Nick Barone Puppets presents it's "Holiday Treats" Puppet show for children of all ages. Monday, December 8th at 4:00 pm at the Atherton Library. The program is sponsored by t...
 
DeAnn Okamura
 
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on Dec 4, 2008 at 4:25 pm by DeAnn Okamura, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
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...
 
DeAnn Okamura
 
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on Nov 5, 2008 at 10:43 am by DeAnn Okamura, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
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...
 
DeAnn Okamura
 
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on Sep 11, 2008 at 3:40 pm by DeAnn Okamura, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Dad and Me Puppet Show at Atherton Library
Special program, Wednesday August 6 at 7 pm: Dad & Me @ the Library, featuring Puppet Art Theatre. A special program just for dads and kids (moms are welcome, too!), "Tommy...
 
DeAnn Okamura
 
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on Aug 5, 2008 at 12:41 pm by DeAnn Okamura, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Summer Reading starts June 1st at Atherton Library
The annual summer reading begins June 1st and runs through August. This year's reading program for pre-readers and elementary school children is called "Catch the Reading Bug"...
 
DeAnn Okamura
 
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on May 29, 2008 at 1:27 pm by DeAnn Okamura, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Encinal turf
I'm surprised that this topic hasn't been raised already on this board (but then, this isn't Palo Alto, whose Town Square is bustling with pertinent discussions, not just spor...
 
Disappointed
 
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on Apr 9, 2007 at 8:06 am by II, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
M-A presents the hit musical BYE BYE BIRDIE!
Menlo-Atherton High School's International Thespian Society presents the hit musical BYE BYE BIRDIE! Comedy, romance, and pandemonium ensue when Conrad Birdie, an Elvis-like ...
 
Drama Booster
 
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on Apr 7, 2008 at 12:43 pm by Drama Booster, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community
SCHOOLS & KIDS
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens today 10/18 at M-A High
M-A’s International Thespian Society presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” the next two weekends on the Menlo-Atherton High School campus. Four young lovers meet in a moon...
 
Drama Booster
 
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on Oct 17, 2007 at 1:04 pm by Drama Booster, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community
SCHOOLS & KIDS
M-A presents the 50s musical GREASE!
Menlo-Atherton High School's International Thespian Society will present the hit musical Grease! Come enjoy the fast pace and pulsating tunes of this 50s musical with stars s...
 
Drama Booster
 
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on Mar 15, 2007 at 12:13 am by Drama Booster, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community
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