SCHOOLS & KIDS
Our schools need you!
So many opinions, so many missed facts. I retired after thirty-five years service to the Pleasanton School District and have not gone back to work for the district office. In ... |
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on May 30, 2009 at 2:02 pm by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
If you are a teacher and Measure G fails...
They are always looking for help at the fair during the summer. AV teacher and varsity basketball coach Don Underwood works there during the county fair. Also some teachers pa... |
Helping out |
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on May 29, 2009 at 9:54 pm by Helping out, a resident of the Pheasant Ridge neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Why can't pleasantonparceltaxinfo add or subtract?
They have a headline called "BREAKING NEWS - Federal Stimulus to Avert Cuts" but fail to mention the additional $6.8 - $9 million in state cuts to Pleasanton Unified added to... |
Still waiting |
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on May 29, 2009 at 9:35 pm by Pleasanton Parent, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Its about the kids
Measure G is all about keeping programs for the kids and keeping the schools great. Let's make sure we're focused on the kids.
Measure G will:
Keep class sizes small in... |
FOR THE KIDS |
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on May 29, 2009 at 8:11 pm by just sayin\', a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Science Event at Amador Valley
I chaperoned a field trip to Amador Valley with my second grader today. I want to share with all of you the astounding things that are happening with our kids in this district... |
Mom of 2 |
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on May 29, 2009 at 6:24 pm by Kathie Welkin, a resident of the Bordeaux Estates neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
High school 'JamFest' kicks off concerts in the park at 6:30 p.m. tonight
Young musicians will show off their talents starting at 6:30 p.m. this evening at JamFest, a special youth concert that will kick off the summertime concerts in the park at Li... |
Editor |
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on May 29, 2009 at 11:23 am by Patricia, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Arkin's early budget idea finally clarified
Interesting article in the Independent explaining the truth about trustee Arkin's budget ideas earlier this year. The last two paragraphs are quoted:
Web Link... |
Independent reader |
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on May 29, 2009 at 9:57 am by parent, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
My observations about people who vote yes on Measure G and those who vote No
Prior to this special election, I did not know which way I would vote on Measure G. I have read the Pleasanton Weekly blogs on and off and kept notes by points made by each si... |
Kate |
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on May 28, 2009 at 11:47 pm by Susan, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Get out and vote June 2nd
The "NO" voters need to get out and vote on June 2nd. If the "NO" voters stay home thinking that the vote they would have cast does not matter, then think again. It takes on... |
Peter |
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on May 28, 2009 at 11:37 pm by unclehomerr.., a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Outer space in the nearby hills
On any given day, the Chabot Space & Science Center is teeming with excited children.
Read the full story here Web Link posted... |
Editor |
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on May 28, 2009 at 6:00 pm by Neat, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School Board Members
My friends and I were talking the other day about how the parcel tax issue has really divided the community.
One friend said that it's certainly made her start watching the ... |
Having some fun |
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on May 28, 2009 at 2:12 pm by Sandy, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Will Measure G pass?
This is not a question of whether you want it to pass or not, but whether you think it will pass? Will the school board's special election mean that (as they hope) those who w... |
Concerned Student |
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on May 28, 2009 at 12:56 pm by Test, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School Employee who will vote NO on Measure G
I too will be voting no on Measure G for a variety of reasons. The Union of school employees is actually failing our teachers, our employees and our kids. When you have a sy... |
Concerned |
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on May 28, 2009 at 11:53 am by Me, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
EVOLUTION BEING TAGUHT IN PLEASANTON SCHOOLS
It has come to my attention that the theory of evolution is being taught in the public schools in your city of Pleasanton. Any effort to have Scientific Creationism taught is... |
Teacher |
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on May 28, 2009 at 7:40 am by unclehomerr.., a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teachers have bigger problems than G...
WASHINGTON—A shocking report released by the U.S. Department of Education this week revealed that a growing number of the nation's educators struggle on a daily basis with som... |
Pen |
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on May 28, 2009 at 6:45 am by Sandy, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
How will class sizes stay small even IF the parcel tax passes?
The economic uncertainty continues to unfold....
PUSD says the reserve fund will have $68,000 at fiscal year end. PUSD has approved new authority for $15M of tax anticipati... |
tax revolt 2 |
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on May 28, 2009 at 5:57 am by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Make-A-Wish Foundation Bankrupted
The president of the altruistic foundation says it’s not the countries economic hard times but something much devious. A 12 year old child stricken with cancer from Boulder, C... |
AP Reporter |
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on May 28, 2009 at 12:03 am by AP Reporter, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Letter: Why I voted 'no' on Measure G
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, May 22, 2009, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on May 27, 2009 at 9:21 pm by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
API scores edge higher
The California Department of Education released the API (Academic Performance Index) scores this morning, showing the Pleasanton Unified School District has slightly improved ... |
Editor |
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on May 27, 2009 at 4:27 pm by A Lydiksen Mom, a member of the Lydiksen Elementary School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Good to Great - In our Schools
Several times, School Board Member Chris Grant has referenced the book "Good to Great" when talking about what we need to do for our schools. I wonder if he has actually read... |
What Makes Great |
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on May 27, 2009 at 4:17 pm by Bobby, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
LAO says Federal Stimilus package more than offsets state cuts
From LAO report on May Revise:
In program terms (excluding deferrals and funding swaps), the May Revision reduces K–12 education by $2.8 billion and CCC by $820 million ove... |
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on May 27, 2009 at 3:54 pm by parent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teen wins congressional art competition
Dong Seung Shin, a junior at California High School in San Ramon, was declared the winner of the 11th Congressional District Art Competition. Shin's winning piece was a painti... |
Editor |
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on May 27, 2009 at 3:42 pm by phil, a resident of San Ramon |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
What a teacher has to say about Measure G
This was posted on another thread. I know that some of the Yes on G people will immediately say that this wasn't really a teacher, but please look at the solutions this poste... |
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on May 27, 2009 at 11:59 am by No on G, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD Board Meeting 5/26/09 7 pm
School Board meeting this evening. Agenda and materials located here:
Web Link
Included in the materials is the ... |
tax revolt 2 |
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on May 27, 2009 at 10:42 am by NO ON G, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Foothill band director marches on after 41 years
Hundreds are expected to celebrate the 41-year musical legacy of Foothill High School's only band director Bob Moorefield, as he retires this year.
Read the full story here ... |
Editor |
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on May 27, 2009 at 9:52 am by Rick, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood |
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