SCHOOLS & KIDS
Everest charter high school outflanks school district in surprise move
In its oft-thwarted efforts to find a home in Redwood City, officials of Everest (charter) Public High School have invoked the sovereign right of all public schools and now ha... |
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on Jul 29, 2009 at 6:08 am by Go Everest, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
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Gym project cleared for construction
Construction on a new gymnasium in Menlo Park's Civic Center complex could begin as early as this fall, now that Menlo Park's City Council has given the project the green ligh... |
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on Jul 27, 2009 at 9:13 pm by Sorry Multiple Personalities, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Charter school sues high school district
The Summit Institute, on behalf of Everest (charter) Public High School, filed a lawsuit against the Sequoia Union High School District on Friday (July 24) in San Mateo County... |
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on Jul 27, 2009 at 5:13 pm by Concerned Parent, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
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Stewart, Lewin stepping down from high school board
There will be two new faces on the Sequoia Union High School District board this fall, as both incumbents with seats up for election on Nov. 3 have decided not to run again.
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on Jul 27, 2009 at 10:59 am by you should know, a resident of the Woodside: Family Farm/Hidden Valley neighborhood |
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Unique Derique at Atherton Library
An amazing performance for children by Unique Derique will be held on Monday July 27 at 4 PM. Unique Derique performs physical comedy and clowning. The library is located at 2... |
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on Jul 22, 2009 at 3:16 pm by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Everest charter high school outflanks school district in surprise move
Editor's note: This story includes a correction to a quotation by Everest Public High School spokeswoman Diane Tavenner. The Almanac removed an insertion by the reporter... |
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on Jul 21, 2009 at 4:08 pm by Concerned Parent, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
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Drop in crafts at Atherton Library
There will be a drop in time of crafts for children at the Atherton Library from Noon to 2 PM on Friday, July 17th. Admission is free. The library is at 2 Dinkelspiel Station ... |
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on Jul 14, 2009 at 1:51 pm by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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High school district eyes staff pay cuts
An additional $3 million in budget cuts could lead to a shorter school year, staff furloughs and higher health insurance co-pays for teachers and staff at Menlo-Atherton and W... |
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on Jul 10, 2009 at 1:12 pm by observer, a resident of another community |
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New bi-lingual spanish preschool
Hi folks,
My toddler's preschool has a few openings and I wanted to help get the word out since high quality places are so hard to find.
It's called Mi Escuelita, or My Li... |
Shameless plug for Spanish Preschool |
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on Jul 10, 2009 at 10:49 am by Encinal Dad, a member of the Encinal School community |
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Astro Wizard Show at Atherton Library
Dave Rodrigues (a.k.a. the AstroWizard) is a lecturer at Morrison Planetarium and at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. He is also the program director of t... |
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on Jul 9, 2009 at 10:48 am by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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District raises concerns about school site
Officials from the Sequoia Union High School District are criticizing the efforts of Everest Public High School to set up operations in Redwood City and open in September.
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on Jun 28, 2009 at 7:40 pm by concerned parent, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Barbara Wood: Letter to my daughter, after her last race
Barbara Wood, in her "Dispatches from the home front" column, writes a letter to her daughter upon her graduation from Woodside High School. Photo: Brenna Fitzpatrick re... |
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on Jun 27, 2009 at 6:29 am by Joan Abrams, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Library programs at Atherton Library
Family Musical Storytime will be held Thursday June 25 at 4 PM. Stories and sing-a-longs for all ages. Musical instruments for the children during closing song.
Final Frid... |
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on Jun 24, 2009 at 9:59 am by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Guest opinion: Graduation is big payoff for mentor
I have to share some terrific news. Four youths from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula, whom I have been mentoring for years, most since grammar school, graduated May 22... |
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on Jun 18, 2009 at 11:37 am by Heldman admirer, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
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Barbara Wood: Letter to my daughter, after her last race
To my dear daughter,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, June 17, 2009, 12:00 AM |
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on Jun 17, 2009 at 9:08 am by Anne Hillman, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
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Everest Charter Campus on RCSD site
I see a win win situation on this subject.
Everest needs a centrally located campus. Redwood City Elementary will create 51 surplus classrooms as it finalizes it's budget.... |
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on Jun 16, 2009 at 3:44 pm by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Grim school-funding outlook will get grimmer
Grim and grimmer. That's the outlook for California public school funding at least until 2012, state Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, told a room packed with school superintend... |
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on Jun 14, 2009 at 4:11 pm by Martin Engel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood |
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Class of 2009 says farewell to Menlo-Atherton High School
Menlo-Atherton High School graduated the Class of 2009 on Thursday, June 4. Click headline or photo to view a brief summary of the day's events and the list of M-A's candidate... |
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on Jun 11, 2009 at 12:07 pm by MA Senior, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo Park schools must face the music
Changes are ahead for the music program in the Menlo Park City School District. The district's four music teachers are increasingly hard-pressed to serve the growing number of... |
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on Jun 10, 2009 at 1:22 pm by Carol T, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Musical Storytime at Atherton Library
Summer Musical Storytime for all ages resumes Thursday, June 11 at 4PM. Stories and singalongs, with musical instruments for the kids takes place the 2nd and 4th Thursday thro... |
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on Jun 9, 2009 at 4:55 pm by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Everest charter school rejects East Palo Alto site
Directors of Everest Public High School, a new charter school that plans to open in September, have rejected the high school district's offer of facilities in East Palo Alto a... |
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on Jun 7, 2009 at 3:43 pm by JakeHilfter, a resident of the Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Everest raises stakes in looming court battle with high school district
Everest Public High School is seeking to add $2.3 million to the payout from the high school district if Everest sues the district and wins over a dispute about locating the s... |
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on May 30, 2009 at 12:04 pm by Summit Prep Mom, a resident of another community |
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What should city do about child care?
As Menlo Park works to cut its subsidy of the city-run child care center in the Civic Center complex, it's become clear to everyone involved that the program's management coul... |
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on May 28, 2009 at 9:02 am by Parent at MCC, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Summer Reading at Atherton Library
The summer reading program for children (babies through 5th grade) runs June 1st through August 15th. Finishers get a free book, plus a raffle ticket for cool prizes. The them... |
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on May 26, 2009 at 2:56 pm by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Parent Workshop at Atherton Library
“Turning No into Yes” Presented by Parents Place of San Mateo. Wednesday, May 27 at 7 PM.
Young children are expected to test, but hearing “no” can be frustrating and exhaust... |
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on May 26, 2009 at 10:00 am by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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