SCHOOLS & KIDS
M-A teacher, school district settle dispute
Menlo-Atherton High School algebra teacher Manuel Delgado has settled out of court with the Sequoia Union High School District in a dispute over teaching assignments and clas... |
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on Nov 2, 2011 at 9:22 pm by Unknown Person, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
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Teacher Jason Picetti dies after four-year battle with ALS
Jason Picetti, who taught math at La Entrada School in Menlo Park until illness forced him to retire, died peacefully early this morning (Oct. 13) at Kaiser hospital in Santa ... |
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on Oct 18, 2011 at 1:32 pm by Galvin Family, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
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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 |
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Editorial: Serious growth at Las Lomitas
Shocked when a survey showed not enough residents would approve a new parcel tax large enough to meet the schools' needs, officials of the Las Lomitas Elementary School Distri... |
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on Jun 4, 2011 at 6:58 am by Samantha, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Teacher on medical leave after tirade
A Selby Lane School math teacher whose angry tirade and aggressive actions prompted a student to leave his classroom and call Atherton police for help has been granted medical... |
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on Apr 29, 2011 at 3:27 pm by Ethan, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
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East Palo Alto youth to get sports field
The "field of dreams" the family of slain East Palo Alto police Officer Richard May has hoped to build in the city since his death on Jan. 7, 2006, can at last move forward.
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on Feb 14, 2011 at 1:47 pm by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
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Shefren and Kane participate in Chambers farcical "Golden Apple Award" to Sequoia Healthcare District
In a previous post, I said: "Taxpayers should take note of the Districts expenditures on this event, and see which Directors take advantage of the $95/plate dinner! E-mail boa... |
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on Feb 4, 2011 at 8:58 am by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Charter schools get significant support
Charter school advocates turned out in force to respond to a recent online survey asking the Sequoia Union High School District community for criteria in hiring a replacement ... |
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on Apr 22, 2010 at 3:18 am by Bob Jones, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
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Voters have choice of change or continuity in Sequoia high school district election
Will there be a marked change of tone in decisions from the governing board of the Sequoia Union High School District over the next two years? It may depend on which candidate... |
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on Nov 2, 2009 at 6:54 pm by jim watson, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Gunn High student killed by train; school mourns
The 16-year-old male killed by Caltrain Tuesday morning at the East Meadow Drive crossing was a student at Gunn High School, school officials have confirmed. ==B Photo by Vero... |
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on May 6, 2009 at 11:38 am by pragmatic, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Letter: Confused by opposition to charter school
I've been following the saga of Everest Charter School in the Almanac and have never understood why the Sequoia high school district refused to support Summit Prep charter and... |
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on Nov 24, 2008 at 7:35 am by follow the money, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Menlo Park Afterschool Childcare
If you are planning on registering you incoming kinder this week in one of the Menlo Park School District elementary schools you should know ahead of time that there are NO ON... |
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on Feb 7, 2008 at 6:35 pm by involved parent, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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E-thanks? No, thanks!
Never have I been so tempted to write to Miss Manners. I just received an Evite mass e-thank-you note for a birthday party my child didn't attend, expressing appreciation for ... |
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on Oct 26, 2007 at 9:01 pm by Parent, a resident of another community |
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Parent input sought on special ed director
Two meetings are set for this week to seek comments from parents about what leadership characteristics they want to see in the Menlo Park City School District's next director ... |
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on Apr 3, 2013 at 5:32 pm by beta, a resident of another community |
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Board OKs firing of special education director
The school board approved the removal of the Menlo Park City School District's director of special education from her job on March 12, but not until the defiant director publi... |
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on Mar 26, 2013 at 9:03 am by Damage control, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Letter: Plenty of healthy substitutes for milk
A frequent bugaboo of the "fiscal cliff" debacle was the "milk cliff," the threat of milk prices doubling if Congress failed to extend dairy subsidies. Parents were forgoing o... |
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on Jan 17, 2013 at 7:40 pm by Lactose intolerant, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Las Lomitas School District examines two-story option
Flexible-use two-story classrooms clustered around outdoor spaces could be used to reduce the squeeze put on the Las Lomitas Elementary School District by a 40 percent growth ... |
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on Dec 24, 2012 at 11:26 am by Questions Remain, a member of the Las Lomitas School community |
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Incumbent files for school board race
Incumbent Maria Hilton has filed papers for a second term on the Menlo Park City School District board, and incumbent Jeff Child said he intends to do so as the candidate fili... |
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on Jul 27, 2012 at 12:32 pm by Give Me A Break, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Thursday: 'SurvivalFest 2012' at Hillview
A rock-climbing wall, make-your-own survival bracelet, and an appearance by Game Truck, a mobile audiovisual and video-game studio will among the exhibits at SurvivalFest 201... |
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on Apr 15, 2012 at 9:43 am by Edwin, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
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Panel: Tech can help close achievement gap
About 100 people endured the wind and rain last night (Tuesday, March 27) to gather in the performing arts center at Woodside High School for a panel discussion on 1) the role... |
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on Apr 1, 2012 at 3:57 pm by teacher, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
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Court halts lawsuit against Encinal PTO volunteers
A lawsuit filed by a former Encinal School basketball coach against the school's Parent Teacher Organization and three of its officers for kicking him off the volunteer coachi... |
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on Feb 14, 2012 at 10:34 pm by Fearful, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
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Judge dismisses suit over Lehman losses
A San Francisco judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by 12 San Mateo County school districts against the county seeking to recover about $20 million in losses due to the 2008... |
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on Nov 15, 2011 at 5:41 am by R.Gordon, a resident of another community |
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Voter Guide: 'Achievement gap' issue in school election
This fall is decision time for voters, with three seats open on the five-member board governing the Sequoia Union High School District. The district is home to Woodside, Menlo... |
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on Oct 17, 2011 at 10:08 am by University Hts. Mom, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
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Menlo Park school burglar sentenced
After pleading no contest to burglary charges in connection with local school break-ins, Jaime Maldanado, 20, was sentenced Thursday to 16 months in county jail, with credit f... |
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on Oct 8, 2011 at 9:40 am by It gets worse, a resident of another community |
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Everest, Sequoia district dance to familiar tune
Everest Public High School representatives have rejected a new offer of facilities from Sequoia Union High School District administrators. The offer includes eight classrooms ... |
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on Mar 13, 2010 at 3:30 pm by jim watson, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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