SCHOOLS & KIDS Thorne says Pleasanton in good shape, getting better Pleasanton Mayor Jerry Thorne, in his first "State of the City" address since his election last November, told a sell-out crowd of city, civic and business leaders Tuesday tha... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 25, 2013 at 8:16 pm There have been 26 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 6, 2013 at 11:29 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Food allergies pose threat for preschoolers and kindergartners Summer may feel far away, but many parents of young children are already gearing up for fall. At a recent Tri-Valley preschool fair, parents scoped out the options.
Read the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 23, 2013 at 1:16 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 2, 2013 at 8:36 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS New school Head Lice Policy Does anyone remember hearing about this new "head lice policy" change implemented by the PUSD? As a parent to have twice brought home head lice from our elementary school, ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Christine, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Feb 21, 2013 at 2:00 pm There have been 42 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 7, 2013 at 9:22 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Kansas Raises Its Educational Bar: Other States Expected to Follow With the Kansas State Board of Education preparing to vote on new science standards this year, the House Education Committee has introduced a bill asking schools to include ev... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Frank Baum, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Feb 20, 2013 at 10:23 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 22, 2013 at 9:51 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Scholarships available for Foothill, Village, Amador High Schools One month until scholarship applications are due for Amador Valley Scholarships, Inc.
Last year we awarded $23,500 in scholarships to graduating seniors from Foothill, Villag... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Mary Reding, a member of the Foothill High School community, on Feb 20, 2013 at 10:44 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 21, 2013 at 10:42 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Pleasanton Police Parked Near Schools? What is the deal with Pleasanton Police Department having Pleasanton police in patrol cars sitting for hours on the side of the road or in parking lots appearing to be doing a... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Nothing Better to Do?, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Feb 19, 2013 at 4:27 pm There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 9, 2013 at 1:25 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Amador Valley High wins state 'We the People' competition Amador Valley High School captured first place in the "We the People" state finals last Saturday in Bakersfield, topping 10 other teams from California high schools, including... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 15, 2013 at 2:32 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 20, 2013 at 7:15 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS What is an "instructional coach?" and why is PUSD funding instructional coaches rather than real teachers? I have been following the thread on PUSD.
It used to be that every time a buddy of a superintendent or administrator "retired," the "retired" person somehow magically ended... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Boondoggle, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Feb 14, 2013 at 7:41 pm There have been 23 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 21, 2013 at 11:33 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Rick Perry's Pitch: "Come to Texas, You're Kids Won't Change" Rick Perry, in yet another effort to woo businesses and families from California to the mecca of Texas freedom and liberty, has outlined a number of reasons why Californians m... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Fred Glendenning, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Feb 11, 2013 at 12:19 pm There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 18, 2013 at 6:05 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS 3 candidates in race to fill City Council seat, a 4th possible in special May 7 election The special election scheduled for May 7 to fill an empty seat on the Pleasanton City Council became a bit more interesting this week as three candidates took out final papers... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 8, 2013 at 10:59 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 9, 2013 at 11:56 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS 3 area high schools have 'We the People' teams in Bakersfield today for state finals Competition civics classes from Amador Valley, Foothill and Fremont's Irvington high schools are in Bakersfield today vying for top honors in the annual statewide "We the Peop... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 8, 2013 at 1:21 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 9, 2013 at 4:09 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS California teachers pension plan has $64 billion deficit Good report out by CalSTRS (California Teachers Retirement System), available at: Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by watching, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Feb 4, 2013 at 10:13 pm There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 7, 2013 at 1:01 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Home Schooling an Option in Pleasanton? My husband and I moved into Pleasanton a couple months ago and we really love it. The people hear are great. We're not thrilled with the public education system though.
W... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Johanna Weissen, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Feb 4, 2013 at 2:12 pm There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 18, 2013 at 6:16 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Pleasanton school board passes $506 million facilities plan Members of the Pleasanton School Board want to make it clear that they have no intention of seeking funding for all the projects detailed in the Facilities Master Plan they ap... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 31, 2013 at 10:28 am There have been 39 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 1, 2013 at 8:04 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS When it comes to numbers, Pleasanton Council, school board 'Excel' If you like numbers, you should have been at the joint meeting of the Pleasanton City Council and the Pleasanton school board.
Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 30, 2013 at 11:05 am There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 31, 2013 at 8:07 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Crossing guard schedule? Does anyone know what the typical schedule is? I would assume it is 30 minutes prior to 1st bell until 10 minutes after last?
Here is why I am asking.
I notice the cro... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by kbenson, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Jan 29, 2013 at 9:46 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 2, 2013 at 10:20 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Pleasanton schools' Facilities Master Plan up for approval tonight The Pleasanton school board is expected to approve the final draft of its facilities master plan tonight, including nearly a half-billion dollars in suggested improvements.
... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 29, 2013 at 9:29 am There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 29, 2013 at 8:05 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Final Exams vs STAR testing So why do the schools provide water and snacks for students during STAR testing but not for final exams!!!! READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Joe, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Jan 24, 2013 at 9:22 am There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 29, 2013 at 10:36 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Falcons soar to top at Nor Cal district career development conference Foothill High School's DECA student organization was one of the top groups at the district Career Development Conference held last weekend in San Ramon.
Read the full story h... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 24, 2013 at 9:07 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 1, 2013 at 11:16 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Teaching the business leaders of tomorrow No one really knows just how many corporate and other professional leaders had their interest in business piqued in one of the hundreds of DECA student organizations in the co... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 23, 2013 at 7:31 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 23, 2013 at 7:31 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS New budget offers good news and questions for PUSD Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed budget contains some positive news for the district, along with a number of questions that will be answered in the coming months.
Read the full st... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 20, 2013 at 7:13 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 20, 2013 at 7:13 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS NBC TV news story-PUSD Bullying and near death incident NBC News has a video news story called "After Near Death Pleasanton Schools Tackle Bullying" at this web link. It involves an 11 year old child that was shoved by a group of ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jan 19, 2013 at 12:29 am There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 26, 2013 at 10:09 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Parents talk about about school safety worries at public forum Armed guards. A police officer at every school. Locked fences. Those were a few of the suggestions raised by some Pleasanton parents who are worried about the safety of their ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 18, 2013 at 9:45 am There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 24, 2013 at 7:32 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Missing 17-year-old Foothill student found at friend's residence Morgan Stanton, a Pleasanton 17-year-old who was reported missing, has been found at a friend's residence, Pleasanton police reported Thursday evening.
Read the full story he... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 17, 2013 at 12:31 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 18, 2013 at 7:33 pm.
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