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.
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David Boyce |
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on Jun 11, 2007 at 5:23 pm by David Boyce, Almanac staff writer |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Carnegie Event Examines Technology-Empowered Education
This press release is from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Stanford, CA, May 2007— “Engaged Technology-Empowered Communities of Practice: Lear... |
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on May 16, 2007 at 9:31 am by Newshound, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Off-Campus Student Photo Exhibition
The Advanced Photography Students of Sacred Heart Preparatory in Atherton, California are pleased to announce:
An Exhibition of Photographs from the U.S. / Mexico Border an... |
Lars Howlett |
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on May 14, 2007 at 3:42 pm by Lars Howlett, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Tragic consequences of teen drinking, driving: What to do about it
The Menlo School student pictured in a staged car crash on Page 5 of last week's Almanac was participating in Every 15 Minutes, a national program to educate teens about the ... |
Janet Gardiner |
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on May 11, 2007 at 10:51 am by Janet Gardiner, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
St. Raymond Jogs for Technnology
Menlo Park’s St. Raymond School held its 10th annual Jogathon at its campus on Santa Cruz Avenue on April 27. Over 250 students from grades K-8 participated in the fundraiser... |
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on May 9, 2007 at 8:25 am by Gayelyn, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Supervisor Gordon Celebrates Week of the Young Child with At-Risk Preschoolers
San Mateo County Supervisor Richard Gordon stopped by Family Service Agency of San Mateo County’s Child Development Center at Haven in Menlo Park on April 25th to read Denise ... |
Katherine Chouteau |
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on May 4, 2007 at 11:16 am by Katherine Chouteau, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Drug awareness seminar at Corte Madera School
Corte Madera School in Portola Valley will hold a "Drug and Alcohol Awareness" seminar on Wednesday, May 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the school's multi-use room. Speakers ... |
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on May 3, 2007 at 8:30 am by Newsboy, a resident of another community |
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Corte Madera science students head for state science fair
This story is by Treena Joi, science teacher in grades 6-7 at Corte Madera School in Portola Valley:
Corte Madera School sent 12 student projects to the San Mateo Cou... |
Treena Joi |
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on May 2, 2007 at 11:28 am by Treena Joi, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Praise for Manfred Kopisch, Almanac for biking-to-school article
The following letter by C. D. Randall was published in the Almanac's April 11 print edition:
Editor:
The recent article on Manfred Kopisch and his daughter biking to school... |
Renee Batti |
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on Apr 12, 2007 at 3:33 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Wishing for a better outcome on playing fields
The following letter by Lee Duboc was published in the Almanac's April 11 print edition:
Editor:
At this time, I don't know how the Encinal school field situation will turn... |
Renee Batti |
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on Apr 12, 2007 at 3:17 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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Menlo Park Kite Day
The City of Menlo Park will host the annual Kite Day on Sunday, April 22 at Bayfront Park from 12 noon - 3PM. A Kite, a hot dog, and a soda can be purchased together for $5. B... |
Rosetta Fort |
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on Apr 6, 2007 at 3:23 pm by Rosetta Fort, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
For kids' safety, it's time for action on Ringwood parking
The following letter by Susan Bryan was published in the Almanac's April 4 print edition:
Editor:
Thanks for spotlighting Manfred Kopisch's crusade to keep Laurel Sc... |
Renee Batti |
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on Apr 6, 2007 at 10:56 am by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Why biking to Laurel is a bad idea
The following letter by Jerry Leugers was published in the Almanac's April 4 print edition:
Editor:
Your editorial regarding safe bike routes to Laurel School may be... |
Renee Batti |
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on Apr 6, 2007 at 10:39 am by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
America's Pastime-M-A's 1st annual car show
The Menlo-Atherton Baseball team is hosting it's 1st annual car show, America's Pastime, on April 28th. The show starts at 8 AM and ends at 3PM. The car show will be held in t... |
Mike Amoroso |
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on Apr 5, 2007 at 12:46 pm by Mike Amoroso, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
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Hillview boy competes in state geography bee
Kurt Kessler of Atherton, an eighth-grader at Hillview Middle School in Menlo Park, has qualified to represent the school at the state level of the National Geographic Bee on... |
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on Mar 23, 2007 at 8:03 am by Newsboy, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo-Atherton High School Robotics: Rack ‘n Roll
Following is a press release from JoAnne Goldberg, spokesperson for the M-A High Robotics Team:
Menlo-Atherton Robotics Team #766 was among 48 teams, including 10 teams from... |
Newsboy |
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on Mar 22, 2007 at 8:10 pm by Newsboy, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Sequoia UHSD Visioning Session 3/24 in East Palo Alto
The Sequoia UHSD has been holding community visioning sessions with All our communities.The last 2 sessions will be this Saturday the 24th of March. They are:
1. At the Se... |
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on Mar 22, 2007 at 1:50 pm by sally stewart, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Woodside-Carolmont robotics team wins seven of eight matches
This report is from the Sequoia Union High School District:
Team 100, Woodside/Carlmont Robotics Teamrobot performed extremely well at the Silicon Valley Regional in San Jos... |
Newsboy |
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on Mar 21, 2007 at 3:40 pm by Newsboy, a resident of another 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... |
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on Mar 15, 2007 at 12:13 am by Drama Booster, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Triumphing Over Adversity; Local Students Honored at Winners Breakfast
Two local students were honored on March 1st at the Family Service Agency of San Mateo County and Oracle’s 12th Annual Winners Breakfast. Held at the Hyatt Regency San Francis... |
Katherine Chouteau |
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on Mar 2, 2007 at 12:02 pm by Katherine Chouteau, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Las Lomitas election: Voter registration closes Feb. 20
Here is a Feb. 16, 2007, press release from the San Mateo County Elections Office:
San Mateo County's Chief Elections Officer, Warren Slocum, announced today that ... |
News Guy |
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on Feb 19, 2007 at 12:23 pm by News Guy, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
MAHS presents The Winter Fantasyland: Winter Arts Festival
Menlo Atherton High School presents The Winter Fantasyland: Winter Arts Festival on Saturday, February 24 from noon to 4 p.m.
Come see the artistic talent and ability of ou... |
Drama Booster |
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on Feb 13, 2007 at 11:43 pm by Drama Booster, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Free Dental Appointments Available for Kids
Several San Mateo County dentists have openings for free dental services to children ages 1 to 18 years on Give Kids a Smile Day, February 2, 2007. This is a one day only even... |
Beverly Thames |
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on Jan 26, 2007 at 9:21 am by Beverly Thames, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
MP city school district: 2007-08 Kindergarten registration
January 16, 2007
Registration for fall 2007 will be accepted beginning February 1, 2007 at Oak Knoll School and February 5, 2007 at Laurel School. Parents are asked to go dir... |
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on Jan 17, 2007 at 2:18 pm by Poster, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
No track classes at Summit Prep, unlike M-A
This letter was published in the Jan. 3 edition of the Almanac.
Editor:
I have two children in high school, one at Menlo-Atherton and one at Summit.
Both are hap... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 2, 2007 at 5:09 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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