SCHOOLS & KIDS
Name that hippo
There's a new animal that will be hanging out at Gingerbread Preschool and it needs a name.
A lifesize hippopotamus--albeit not a real one--is the newest addition to the ren... |
Editor |
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on Sep 10, 2008 at 3:59 pm by maria, a resident of the California Reflections neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Student hit by La Petite Bus
Any news on the young lady that was hit at dismissal by the La Petite Academy bus in front of AVHS on Wednesday? Many kids witnessed her being hit, and flying through the air... |
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on Sep 2, 2008 at 2:23 pm by Emily Atwood, Pleasanton Weekly reporter |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Foothill seniors cheer first day of their final year
Many of Foothill High School's 593 seniors who make up the Class of 2009 donned Falcon tops, cheered and waved banners at passing motorists and arriving students Tuesday to ce... |
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on Aug 29, 2008 at 4:51 pm by mom of 2, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Are our school leaders truly selecting the best and brightest to teach our children?
My husband and I relocated to Pleasanton because of the quality of our schools. Top schools should recruit top talent, don't you think? I know of two schools in our area, elem... |
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on Aug 28, 2008 at 1:24 pm by PoP, a resident of the California Reflections neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mom Sells Rule-Breaking Son's Car
Thought some parents may be interested...
Web Link
Mom sells rule-breaking son's car
DES MOINES, Iowa - Jane Hamblet... |
Karen |
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on Aug 27, 2008 at 3:46 pm by matthew, a resident of the Happy Valley neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Youth Sports
My experience with youth sports in Pleasanton is not a positive one. Baseball is controlled by parent group cliques who hand chose their children's teams. All Star teams are ... |
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on Aug 25, 2008 at 2:12 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
District 'not there yet' in decision to appeal Neal Elementary case
No action was taken at the Pleasanton Unified School District's closed meeting Thursday over the recent litigation over the building of Neal School. At this time, the district... |
Editor |
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on Aug 24, 2008 at 3:29 pm by An Amazed Perent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial
If at least three of the five candidates currently holding filing papers for this year's Pleasanton school board elections actually follow thorough and declare their candidacy... |
Editor |
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on Aug 14, 2008 at 10:40 am by JT, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD $1057 to file a candidate statement:
Over a thousand dollars to file with a candidate statement is a deterrent to many people. Still the fact that we have two open seats lets candidates feel they have a fair chan... |
Julie Testa |
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on Aug 7, 2008 at 11:11 pm by A Pleasanton Resident, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Class of 2008
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Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, June 6, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on Aug 7, 2008 at 4:46 am by Another Gatetree Resident, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Final decision affirms earlier ruling in favor of Signature
In a final decision that could cost the Pleasanton school district several million dollars, Alameda County Superior Court Judge George C. Hernandez has ruled that it never had... |
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on Aug 4, 2008 at 10:59 pm by Concerned taxpayer, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Column
Longtime school board member Pat Kernan has been taking it on the chin lately in both the media and at a recent school board meeting where school activist Julie Testa asked th... |
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on Aug 1, 2008 at 11:56 am by Julie, a member of the Foothill High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Algebra for all eighth-graders?
I'm concerned about the CA Board of Education mandating that all eighth-graders pass Algebra 1. Some kids take it as an AP class, but I know not all kids have developed the lo... |
Logical concern |
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on Jul 30, 2008 at 12:06 pm by Parent, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Voice Recorders in the Classroom
I think all classrooms should have a recording device that we can be reviewed if a student reports unprofessional conduct in the classroom. It would also benefit ... |
Ellen |
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on Jul 30, 2008 at 11:58 am by I can\'t believe it, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial
If you haven't read through the 36-page response by the Pleasant school district to Judge George C. Hernandez's tentative ruling in favor of Signature Properties over building... |
Editor |
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on Jul 13, 2008 at 10:32 am by Strange loyalties, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Four promoted in Pleasanton Police Department
New Police Chief Michael Fraser announced the promotions of Sergeants Craig Eicher and Michael Elerick to the rank of lieutenant and Officers Joseph Leonardo and Leigh Ridgers... |
Editor |
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on Jul 11, 2008 at 1:44 am by unclehomerr.., a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial
Superintendent John Casey wisely took consideration of a possible parcel tax off the school board's table last week, saying that this year's budget shortfall for Pleasanton wi... |
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on Jul 6, 2008 at 12:45 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School district stands by litigation over Neal School
After meeting in closed session Tuesday afternoon regarding the judge's ruling in favor of Signature Properties, the school district briefly reported on discussion, but will w... |
Editor |
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on Jun 26, 2008 at 9:47 am by Neighbor, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton man leads 'Campaign to Restore the Original Dream'
Although Camp Loma Mar is nestled nearly 70 miles south of Pleasanton in the redwood forests by Half Moon Bay, it is a favorite camp location for many Pleasanton children and ... |
Editor |
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on Jun 23, 2008 at 2:45 pm by Jill, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Presenting the class of 2008
Bayley Adams
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, June 6, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on Jun 23, 2008 at 12:12 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Simulation puts drunk driving into real-time perspective
It may have only been a simulation, but the faces of high school students who watched the events unfold told it all.
Their eyes were fixated on a real-time drunk driving co... |
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on Jun 20, 2008 at 10:35 pm by -, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Celebrating Chinese culture
Pleasanton will be the center for Chinese cultural celebration in the Tri-Valley. Five years strong, the event is from noon to 10 p.m. Feb. 17 at Amador Theater and Amador Val... |
Editor |
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on Jun 20, 2008 at 1:56 pm by Testing name, a resident of the Apperson Ridge neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Judge rules in favor of Signature Properties over construction of Neal Elementary
"Ambiguous" was the word used in a tentative ruling delivered by a judge in the case of Signature Properties v. Pleasanton Unified School District.
The ruling was released ... |
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on Jun 19, 2008 at 8:05 pm by Concerned dad of two PUSD students, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Council OKs Staples location for ice rink
The City Council Tuesday night approved by a vote of 4-1 a master plan for a 17-acre community park in Staples Ranch with 10 acres to be set aside for a proposed two-story ice... |
Editor |
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on Jun 17, 2008 at 7:47 am by Chris G, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
GATE Plan Flawed
Everyone is talking about cutting administrators. I agree! Look at the GATE plan or the school site plans. How much money out of those plans goes to pay district office adm... |
Peter |
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on Jun 1, 2008 at 5:12 pm by Steve, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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