SCHOOLS & KIDS
"Yes on D" ad says we would get 2 million for schools
Today's PW (Aril 30) has a yellow sticker on the cover. The sticker says:
"Yes on Measure D
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Means $2 Million for our schools And $300,000 More each ... |
Wondering if it is true |
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on May 5, 2010 at 8:32 am by justwondering, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Why I joined the union
I was just reading another thread were someone stated to Patricia Collins that her sister is part of the problem because she is a member of CTA and it got me thinking. What w... |
teacher |
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on Mar 18, 2010 at 11:22 am by Arroyo, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School "fundraising" seminars during class time?? PTA-PUSD
Was the Company Great American Opportunities and Vinney Chopra granted carte blanche access to your child's school during class time for a sales seminar? Will they be granted ... |
Pariot Liberal |
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on Sep 24, 2009 at 5:43 pm by Patrriot Liberal, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teachers are offering their time to raise money for schools
I've been so impressed with all the business in town offering donations for the online auctions. But I'm really floored by the teachers that have stepped up to donate babysit... |
Amy Taylor |
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on Jul 14, 2009 at 9:50 pm by Charge a fee, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Class ROOM size 2009/2010
There are studies of the standard american school system that say:
Per square foot of room size, the average grade school student spends 5-6 hours a day in a space mu... |
Cramped |
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on Jun 15, 2009 at 12:46 pm by Yo Uncramped, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton Schools Receiving $2.5 million extra for Special Education
I heard at this weeks budget advisory committee meeting that not only did Pleasanton receive the $2.1 million in federal stimulus package money for special education, we actua... |
jay |
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on May 10, 2009 at 10:12 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Measure G informative letter?
I've noticed two homes in my neighborhood with "Yes on G" signs posted in their yards. I respect my neighbors' right to form their own opinion on the matter but would like to... |
Pleasanton Parent |
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on May 2, 2009 at 5:32 pm by unclehomerr.., a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton students witness mock tragedy caused by drunken driving
The aftermath of a horrific car crash, a dead principal, a badly injured student helicoptered away for treatment, and another arrested for drinking under the influence.
Read ... |
Editor |
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on Apr 17, 2013 at 7:20 am by Rachel, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Community Goes to War over Yearbook Photo
It has been an awful several days of contentious debate for the Pleasanton community. On one side has been the Authoritarians who can see no possible virtue emanating from an... |
Marvin |
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on Dec 13, 2012 at 8:08 pm by Marvin, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school district, banking on furlough days, restores programs and jobs
The Pleasanton School District is apparently banking on furlough days to balance its budget for the upcoming school year.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Jun 11, 2012 at 7:35 pm by Dysfunctional school district, a member of the Valley View Elementary School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Looking for Homeschooling Resources and Groups in/near Pleasanton
I have two children: 4th and 8th graders and am seriously considering homeschooling them. I have an advanced degree and am capable but am not very aware of the homeschooling g... |
Interested in HomeSchooling |
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on Oct 11, 2011 at 9:10 am by Interested in Homeschooling, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton SAT scores well above state average
SAT scores rose last year for five of eight local high schools with the percentage of area scores over 1500 -- a state benchmark -- climbing by more than 10%.
Read the full s... |
Editor |
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on Aug 28, 2011 at 2:59 pm by Mike, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD may restore programs and positions
The Pleasanton school district is looking to undo some of the cuts it made earlier this year after better-than-expected budget numbers from Gov. Jerry Brown's May budget revis... |
Editor |
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on Jun 5, 2011 at 7:32 pm by yet another resident, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Get Rid of Town Square
I think the weekly should get rid of Town Square Forums. They do nothing but cause animosity amongst residents of Pleasaton and make our community look bad. It is sad that p... |
Sherri |
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on May 18, 2011 at 9:50 pm by Chris, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Can a $2 million parcel tax protect $16 Billion of property value?
The Pleasanton Educated Voter Coalition is doing the math behind the parcel tax. Given top-level claims of Measure E supporters that this parcel tax protects property values, ... |
Nomad |
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on Apr 4, 2011 at 1:32 pm by Nomad, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
State funding for Pleasanton schools uncertain as Brown looks to June vote on new taxes, statewide cuts
Pleasanton school officials will probably have to wait until June to find out what Gov. Jerry Brown's proposals will mean in terms of funding.
Read the full story here http:/... |
Editor |
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on Jan 31, 2011 at 10:12 am by parent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Where are the School Buses and Child Care
My family just moved here. I am an Active Duty Military member (women) who right now works nights but has a unpredictable sked. My Husband is a stay at home dad but now is try... |
Jennifer |
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on May 29, 2010 at 12:21 pm by cialis generic purchase, a resident of the Ridgeview Commons neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Letter: 'No' on parcel tax would be leaving kids behind
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, May 22, 2009, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on May 23, 2009 at 10:54 pm by Heads-up, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Letter: 63 cents a day isn't much to ask
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, May 22, 2009, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on May 23, 2009 at 10:21 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Support Our Children Now!
From reading the negative press on Measure G it is very obvious to me that these negative individuals have not taught in the classroom, were once involved in the system and ha... |
Jerry Shelly |
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on May 5, 2009 at 10:22 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Suggestions for PUSD School Board to consider tonight
I cannot attend tonight's school board meeting. However, I've read many comments for and against support of the parcel tax. Myself, I have mixed feelings about it. I am a pare... |
Concerned Parent |
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on Mar 15, 2009 at 10:05 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Rallying for schools
School activists have joined to form Save Pleasanton Schools and will hold a rally Sunday to kick off a campaign to bring additional funds to education.
Read the full stor... |
Editor |
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on Mar 15, 2009 at 9:54 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Foothill parents and fans, we should be embarrassed
Last Saturday night, at the end of a game and the end of the season, our lady Falcon soccer team laid on the ground, brokenhearted by an overtime loss to rival San Ramon. Bot... |
Foothill parent |
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on Mar 6, 2009 at 9:56 am by Official, a resident of the Downtown 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 ... |
Rosemary |
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on Aug 25, 2008 at 2:12 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Senior Ditch Day
What are your thoughts about senior ditch day? Let them, or don't let them. |
Interested |
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on May 9, 2013 at 12:41 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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