SCHOOLS & KIDS
'Financial crimes' probe shuts Children's Theatre
A police investigation into "financial crimes" at the historic Palo Alto Children's Theatre has closed the theater indefinitely, possibly for weeks, police Chief Lynne Johnson... |
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on Jan 25, 2008 at 1:57 pm by Ernest, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Both parcel tax measures pass easily
Two parcel tax measures -- in the Menlo Park and Portola Valley school districts -- passed easily, according to election results released tonight by San Mateo County election ... |
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on May 6, 2010 at 5:59 pm by Property Tax Payer, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Charter high school gets off to running start
Ninth graders inaugurating the first school year at Everest (charter) Public High School in Redwood City got to know faculty and staff through a scavenger hunt for facts abou... |
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on Sep 3, 2009 at 9:04 am by district parent, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
A landmark emerges on the M-A High School campus
Lysistrata, Aristophanes' comedy in which Greek women from all sides of the Peloponnesian War withhold sex from their husbands until they agree to stop fighting, could, in a p... |
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on Aug 7, 2008 at 10:53 am by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Letter: Conclusive testimony on artificial turf left out
In last week's otherwise fine article regarding Portola Valley's Town Council rejection of an expensive consultant study of artificial turf vs. natural grass, some of the most... |
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on Mar 31, 2008 at 7:00 am by Socrates, a resident of the Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Going to the mat: new wrestling club already contender
The Beechwood Wrestling Club started from scratch back in September, thanks to Nathan Pantoja and a former Menlo Park police officer, James Lavano. And the kids on the team ar... |
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on Jul 1, 2011 at 3:06 pm by Coach Bodie, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Jennifer Isabelle Machlin named to dean's list
Jennifer Isabelle Machlin of Atherton, was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2007 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Machlin is a graduate of Menlo School i... |
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on Mar 7, 2008 at 9:45 am by Poster, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Meet PV school board candidates Tuesday
The two candidates for a seat on the school board of the Portola Valley School District plan to participate in a candidates' forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Hansen Hall ... |
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on Apr 14, 2008 at 9:52 am by Greg Shove, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
'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 |
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 ... |
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on Sep 9, 2010 at 2:35 pm by Rachel Andres, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
M-A BOYS’ SWIM TEAM TOPS THE COMPETITION IN THE CLASSROOM
On Saturday, May 17, the Menlo-Atherton High School Boys’ Varsity Swim team earned the prestigious honor of receiving the Spring Scholastic Championship Team Award for the Cen... |
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on May 19, 2008 at 10:56 pm by Kelly Todd, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest opinion: Charter school backers strike back, ask questions
There are piles of letters calling Pat Gemma's guest editorial on why the Sequoia high school district opposes Everest's charter petition "propaganda," "misleading," and even ... |
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on Dec 15, 2008 at 8:17 am by Explanation needed, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial: Save Canada College housing
The Woodside Town Council holds the key to a project that will bring much-needed housing to some staff and faculty members at Canada College, which is perched on a hill stradd... |
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on Feb 27, 2008 at 10:58 am by Mr. Clarification, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Almanac editorial: Thomsen, Ferrando for high school board
This editorial was published in the Oct. 21, 2009, issue of The Almanac.
With the seats of retiring members Sally Stewart and Gordon Lewin certain to be filled by ne... |
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on Oct 21, 2009 at 10:13 pm by Gail Slocum, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
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 ... |
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on Nov 4, 2010 at 6:25 pm by frivolouslawsuithater, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Superintendent search limited to insiders
The field of candidates for the next superintendent of the Sequoia Union High School District has significantly narrowed less than a month after Superintendent Patrick Gemma a... |
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on Apr 5, 2010 at 1:34 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
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 |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Family Service Preschool Open House
On Thursday, April 24th from 10:00AM-12:00 PM and also 4:00 PM-6:00 PM, Family Service Agency of San Mateo County's Early Learning Center will have a Preschool Open House at 2... |
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on Apr 21, 2008 at 2:39 pm by Katherine Chouteau, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Bio of candidate Bill Youstra
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, March 26, 2008, 6:54 PM |
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on Apr 14, 2008 at 6:37 pm by Kris Schmidt, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
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... |
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on Sep 9, 2010 at 2:33 pm by Rachel Andres, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SCOTT ALONSO GRADUATES FOR UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
Scott Alonso, so of Jane Miller of Menlo Park, recently graduated for the University of Hawaii. During his four years on campus he served as sports editor of Ka lea, sports r... |
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on Jun 16, 2008 at 5:29 pm by Tony Miller, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Letter: Sequoia district information officer was doing her job
Note: This letter from Bettylu Smith was published in the Oct. 14, 2009, issue of The Almanac.
I proudly serve as the Sequoia high school district's public informati... |
rhine@AlmanacNews.com |
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on Oct 15, 2009 at 10:50 am by anonymous, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Meno-Atherton HS Industrial Arts Teacher Leads By Example--2008 Bike Commuter of the Year for San Mateo County
Menlo-Atherton Industrial Arts teacher, Mr. Mark Leeper, was named the San Mateo County Commuter of the Year by 511.org and Kaiser Permanente. For more than 12 years, Mr. Leep... |
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on May 27, 2008 at 1:41 pm by Kelly Todd, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial: School cuts or school taxes?
In just a few weeks, voters in the Menlo Park City and Portola Valley school districts will decide whether to approve a modest parcel tax to help their schools get through a s... |
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on Mar 17, 2010 at 12:28 am by sure, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park 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... |
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on May 27, 2008 at 10:46 pm by momma, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
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