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Triumphing Over Adversity; Local Students Honored at Winners BreakfastTwo local students were honored on March 1st at the Family Service Agency of San Mateo County and Oracle’s 12th Annual...
Original post made by Katherine Chouteau on Mar. 2, 2007Last comment by , on Mar 2, 2007 at 12:02 pm | 1 comment | 4940 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parents to meet over lack of onsite, after-school child care in Menlo Park school districtKatherine Bailey (kjscafe@earthlink.net) e-mailed this message to the Almanac on Feb. 17, 2007: I wanted to let your newspaper...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Feb. 19, 2007Last comment by Rory Brown, on Feb 28, 2007 at 12:23 pm | 22 comments | 5248 Views
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Las Lomitas election: Voter registration closes Feb. 20<i>Here is a Feb. 16, 2007, press release from the San Mateo County Elections Office: </i> San Mateo County's Chief Elections...
Original post made by News Guy on Feb. 19, 2007There are no comments yet. 4922 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
MAHS presents The Winter Fantasyland: Winter Arts FestivalMenlo Atherton High School presents The Winter Fantasyland: Winter Arts Festival on Saturday, February 24 from noon to 4...
Original post made by Drama Booster on Feb. 13, 2007There are no comments yet. 4615 Views
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Check out the M-A High School Wikipedia entryCheck out the Menlo-Atherton High School Wikipedia entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menlo-Atherton_High_School...
Original post made by News Guy on Feb. 13, 2007Last comment by , on Feb 13, 2007 at 9:44 pm | 1 comment | 5101 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Kepler's news and book reviews for young readers: Post your own picks belowFor young readers: Check out the news and book picks by Kepler's reviewers. Share your favorite reads in the comment box...
Original post made by News Guy on Feb. 10, 2007Last comment by MPworkingMom, on Feb 12, 2007 at 4:49 pm | 2 comments | 5744 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
See bats -- upside down and in high-techEnter the neo-gothic portal into the new bat exhibit at Coyote Point Museum in San Mateo and you see the world as a bat...
Original post made by News Guy on Feb. 9, 2007Last comment by Menlo Park resident, on Feb 9, 2007 at 6:30 pm | 1 comment | 4669 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Neighbors fear 'serious consequences' of Hillview rebuildA petition signed by 80 neighbors of Hillview Middle School raises concerns about the proposed expansion plans at the school...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Feb. 8, 2007Last comment by Parent, on Feb 9, 2007 at 9:50 am | 7 comments | 5298 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Should Las Lomitas school district increases parcel taxes by 59 percentThe school board of the Las Lomitas Elementary School District is proposing to increase the district's parcel tax by 59 percent,...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Feb. 2, 2007Last comment by Anna, on Feb 8, 2007 at 1:28 pm | 3 comments | 4906 Views
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Free Dental Appointments Available for KidsSeveral San Mateo County dentists have openings for free dental services to children ages 1 to 18 years on Give Kids a Smile...
Original post made by Beverly Thames on Jan. 26, 2007There are no comments yet. 5033 Views
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MP city school district: 2007-08 Kindergarten registrationJanuary 16, 2007 Registration for fall 2007 will be accepted beginning February 1, 2007 at Oak Knoll School and February...
Original post made by Poster on Jan. 17, 2007There are no comments yet. 5053 Views
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Local kids who trekked through Nepal post trailer of their documentary on YouTubeLocal kids who trekked through Nepal and filmed their adventures have a five-minute trailer of their work-in-progress documentary...
Original post made by andrea gemmet on Jan. 3, 2007Last comment by Diana, on Jan 3, 2007 at 8:52 pm | 3 comments | 5457 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
No track classes at Summit Prep, unlike M-A<B>This letter was published in the Jan. 3 edition of the Almanac.</B> Editor: I have two children in high school, one...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Jan. 2, 2007There are no comments yet. 4930 Views
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Considering a Year End Gift? Support the Boys & Girls ClubsConsidering a year-end gift? Your donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula would be quadrupled. The youth organization,...
Original post made by Chris Canter on Dec. 26, 2006There are no comments yet. 4863 Views
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Double of Nothing X 3 Boys & Girls Clubs ChallengesThe Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula is currently facing several challenges. The youth organization, which has clubhouses...
Original post made by Chris Canter on Dec. 19, 2006Last comment by , on Dec 19, 2006 at 10:43 am | 1 comment | 4829 Views
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Summit Prep wants to reserve seats for volunteers' children, but high school district says noSummit Preparatory Charter High School, the high-performing four-year-old school that enrolls about 80 children from the...
Original post made by David Boyce on Dec. 13, 2006Last comment by Summit Parent, on Dec 18, 2006 at 10:48 pm | 7 comments | 6136 Views
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Challenging Time for Peninsula Boys & Girls ClubsThe Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula is currently facing several challenges. The youth organization, which has clubhouses...
Original post made by Chris Canter on Dec. 16, 2006There are no comments yet. 4953 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Any news on providing bus transportation for kids going to local schools?Is there any news on the study to provide bus transportation for kids going to local schools? See Marjorie Mader's story...
Original post made by Traffic Cop on Dec. 3, 2006Last comment by Editor, on Dec 6, 2006 at 5:10 pm | 1 comment | 5587 Views
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Calling All Kids! New Community Service ProgramsBay Area Nonprofit Invites Students to Engage in Community Service Benefiting Homeless Children Menlo Park, CA, November...
Original post made by Heather Hopkins on Nov. 17, 2006There are no comments yet. 5189 Views
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Local Menlo Park classrooms to have a cow with visit from interactive agriculture programMobile Dairy Classroom Gives Children Firsthand Look at Farm Life WHAT: To teach children about the importance of agriculture...
Original post made by Susan Chang on Oct. 20, 2006Last comment by , on Nov 16, 2006 at 11:23 am | 1 comment | 4988 Views
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