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Encinal turfI'm surprised that this topic hasn't been raised already on this board (but then, this isn't Palo Alto, whose Town Square...
Original post made by Disappointed on Apr. 4, 2007Last comment by II, on Apr 9, 2007 at 8:06 am | 23 comments | 6209 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
The homework mythI'm disappointed to see Menlo Park school officials backpedal on the District's homework "ban." It seems to me they have...
Original post made by Menlo mother on Mar. 7, 2007Last comment by a former oak knoll parent, on Apr 6, 2007 at 7:39 pm | 10 comments | 6616 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo Park Kite DayThe 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...
Original post made by Rosetta Fort on Apr. 6, 2007Last comment by , on Apr 6, 2007 at 3:23 pm | 1 comment | 5591 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
For kids' safety, it's time for action on Ringwood parking<B>The following letter by Susan Bryan was published in the Almanac's April 4 print edition:</B> Editor: Thanks for spotlighting...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Apr. 6, 2007There are no comments yet. 5249 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Why biking to Laurel is a bad idea<B>The following letter by Jerry Leugers was published in the Almanac's April 4 print edition:</B> Editor: Your editorial...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Apr. 6, 2007There are no comments yet. 5106 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
America's Pastime-M-A's 1st annual car showThe Menlo-Atherton Baseball team is hosting it's 1st annual car show, America's Pastime, on April 28th. The show starts at...
Original post made by Mike Amoroso on Apr. 5, 2007There are no comments yet. 5709 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Why put your child in danger?<B>The following letter by Maria Ploeger was published in the Almanac's March 28 print edition:</B> Editor: Last week's...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Mar. 27, 2007Last comment by Renee Batti, on Mar 28, 2007 at 7:25 am | 2 comments | 5545 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Hillview boy competes in state geography beeKurt Kessler of Atherton, an eighth-grader at Hillview Middle School in Menlo Park, has qualified to represent the school...
Original post made by Newsboy on Mar. 23, 2007There are no comments yet. 5957 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Stanford professor has theory for improving grades, study habitsA group of junior high school students were able to markedly increase their grades and study habits after being told that...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Feb. 8, 2007Last comment by Academic411.com, on Mar 22, 2007 at 8:59 pm | 2 comments | 5451 Views
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Menlo-Atherton High School Robotics: Rack ‘n RollFollowing is a press release from JoAnne Goldberg, spokesperson for the M-A High Robotics Team: Menlo-Atherton Robotics...
Original post made by Newsboy on Mar. 22, 2007There are no comments yet. 5880 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Sequoia UHSD Visioning Session 3/24 in East Palo AltoThe Sequoia UHSD has been holding community visioning sessions with All our communities.The last 2 sessions will be this...
Original post made by sally stewart on Mar. 22, 2007Last comment by , on Mar 22, 2007 at 1:50 pm | 1 comment | 5272 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Woodside-Carolmont robotics team wins seven of eight matchesThis report is from the Sequoia Union High School District: Team 100, Woodside/Carlmont Robotics Teamrobot performed extremely...
Original post made by Newsboy on Mar. 21, 2007There are no comments yet. 5516 Views
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Woodside-Carlmont Robotics Team in Local CompetitionThe Woodside Carlmont High Schools Robotic Team won the “Delphi Driving Tomorrow's Technology Award" at the Davis Regional...
Original post made by Karen Rago on Mar. 16, 2007Last comment by Karen Rago, on Mar 17, 2007 at 9:32 am | 1 comment | 6333 Views
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...
Original post made by Drama Booster on Mar. 15, 2007There are no comments yet. 5514 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Should a new Hillview Middle School be built, and the old one torn down?Please post your comments below. The school board of the Menlo Park City School District plans to meet Tuesday, March...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Feb. 24, 2007Last comment by Mr. Man, on Mar 8, 2007 at 11:40 am | 5 comments | 6016 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Camp Galileo Inspires Next Generation of Educators; Offers 1,000 Summer Camp ScholarshipsQuestion: What would inspire a former Navy submarine officer to detour his plans for medical school, opting instead to pursue...
Original post made by Katherine Chouteau on Mar. 5, 2007Last comment by , on Mar 5, 2007 at 3:46 pm | 2 comments | 8953 Views
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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 | 5618 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parents to meet over lack of onsite, after-school child care in Menlo Park school districtKatherine Bailey ([email protected]) 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 | 5944 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. 5565 Views
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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. 5224 Views
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