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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 | 5898 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. 6430 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 | 5807 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
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. 6363 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 | 5596 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. 5883 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
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 | 6806 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. 5889 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 | 6486 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 | 9340 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
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 | 5991 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 | 6343 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
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. 5957 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. 5579 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
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 | 6541 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 | 6983 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 | 5667 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 | 6534 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 | 6037 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
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. 6372 Views
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