SCHOOLS & KIDS
Rules on Using Stimulus Funds Not Clear
Here's an exerpt from an article in today's San Jose Mercury News:
"the $8 billion in federal stimulus funds for California schools come with a lot of ifs and buts attached... |
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on May 15, 2009 at 12:53 pm by Ptown resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
When does a pay cut equal a pay raise?
Answer: When you work for PUSD.
Tony E posted a blog entry boasting of the pay cuts that PUSD teachers and administration are making. When you are scheduled to have $1.5M i... |
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on Apr 29, 2009 at 9:11 pm by Carl, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Hearst Elementary and Major Mold Issues:
In reading the PUBLIC report, posted on PUSD site:
The buildings have had roof leaks and have existing major stucco crack in excess of 3/8" allowing water penetration.
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on Sep 24, 2009 at 11:11 am by Scott Walsh, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
San Ramon votes on parcel tax today
Today is the last day for San Ramon voters to get their mail ballots in before counting begins. They face a decision about whether to raise their parcel tax amount and extend ... |
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on May 6, 2009 at 8:16 am by Diana, a member of the Harvest Park Middle School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Air district declares 3rd consecutive 'Spare the Air' day as temperature soars
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has declared a third consecutive Spare the Air day today due to anticipated unhealthy levels of ozone.
Read the full story here h... |
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on Sep 23, 2009 at 10:39 am by a parent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
OPINION: To honor its 115th anniversary, PTA needs to tackle school funding
Last week, the Pleasanton PTA Council celebrated PTA Founder's Day, marking the 115th anniversary of the national organization and also honoring its three founders that includ... |
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on Mar 12, 2012 at 9:13 am by mom O2, a member of the Foothill High School community |
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 ... |
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on Apr 17, 2013 at 7:20 am by Rachel, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
call Jerry McNerney to protest the school cuts proposed in budget
Our representative Jerry McNerney will be voting on the budget tomorrow. One large area for cuts are in K-12 education.
Web Link... |
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on Oct 6, 2010 at 2:00 pm by pleasanton parent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Dozens protest reading cuts at Pleasanton school board meeting
A reading program on the chopping block drew an overflow crowd to the Pleasanton school board meeting Tuesday night, spilling out from the boardroom and into the hall and entr... |
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on Feb 17, 2012 at 8:19 pm by Wrong, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
What happened to the PUSD Sycamore Fund?
The Sycamore fund to fund technology for students once stood at $7.2 million, but the District has at least spent $2 1/2 million of it, maybe more. Now I read in the Pleasant... |
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on Mar 5, 2013 at 11:13 am by local, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Classes cut? Not for dedicated Harvest Park teacher
Cuts that eliminated special summer school programs for gifted students weren't enough to stop Lynn Gatehouse, a teacher at Harvest Park Middle School.
Read the full story he... |
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on Jul 26, 2012 at 1:56 pm by Lynn Gatehouse, a resident of the Jensen Tract neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Cook-Kallio to speak at Bar Association conference
Pleasanton City Councilwoman and Fremont high school government teacher Cheryl Cook-Kallio will be a panelist Thursday on the value and importance of civic education in school... |
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on Aug 2, 2010 at 10:41 pm by anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Perfect (on the) pitch
It's a school record! The Amador Valley High School Freshmen Boys Soccer Team finished its season with a perfect 22-0-0 record.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Feb 18, 2011 at 10:26 am by Proud AVHS Boys Frosh Soccer Parent, a resident of the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
2 Pleasanton middle schools earn top awards at music festival
Pleasanton Middle School and Harvest Park Middle School knew just the right notes to play to earn overall top awards at the Music in the
Parks Festival held at Disneyland on ... |
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on May 4, 2009 at 11:34 pm by Joseph Kaye, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Change in Teachers' Education: article
This article talks about change in teachers' education:
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on Oct 22, 2009 at 11:49 am by Disillusioned, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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!!!! |
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on Jan 29, 2013 at 10:36 am by LOL, a resident of the Apperson Ridge neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
A great school with classroom numbers under 24
Sunol Glen is the place my granddaughter attends. It has no plans to go above 25 next year, most classes are around 22-23.
I love this school, its small and wonderful. I... |
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on Mar 11, 2012 at 11:51 am by Just wondering, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Vote on what?
The Governor wants the voters to decide on tax extensions/increases. What a lame choice. He won't tell the voters what an all-cuts budget will contain. A vote should be about ... |
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on Mar 25, 2011 at 5:57 pm by Start Afresh, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Gary will be voting NO on G because its the right thing to do!
Glad you finally see the light Gary. Those of us in opposition to measure G share your frustration and welcome your support in ensuring that measure G fails and that a sustai... |
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on Jun 1, 2009 at 1:44 am by Pleasanton Parent, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Sept. cut off date
I think incoming kindergarteners need to be 5 years old BEFORE they start school. That would help alot in all subjects taught. |
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on Jun 3, 2009 at 7:29 am by julie, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Help PUSD win $100,000!
We have been in Pleasanton for the past 19 years and we never knew about this beautiful holiday display. We see articles on the Livermore's holiday lights display and as pare... |
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on Dec 18, 2011 at 10:06 am by Equal Opportunity, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Possible swine flue outbreal at Pleanton Middle School-News Crews Present Today
Oct 20, 2009 5:25 pm US/Pacific Pleasanton Parents On Alert After Flu OutbreakPLEASANTON (CBS 5) ¯ Click to enlarge1 of 1
Many Pleasanton students have experienced flu-like ... |
annon |
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on Oct 23, 2009 at 6:56 pm by annon, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador High grad interviewed on NBC making documentary
Amador graduate interviewed by NBC station about making documentary on human trafficking. Nice job! Making us proud back here in Ptown young man!
Web Link... |
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on Jan 19, 2012 at 10:28 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Furlough Days, Kids Club & YMCA
May 28 and June 1 are furlough days for Pleasanton schools. In an email parents have been told Kids Club and the YMCA will also be closed. As these are self supporting progr... |
Double Whammy |
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on May 18, 2010 at 2:35 pm by what?, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Manhattan Beach Education Fund Gives MBUSD $5M
A childhood friend sent me this about her school district. I told her I wish PUSD could have a foundation like this, instead of a community of some parents who are able but ch... |
Envious and Frustrated About Our Community |
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on Jun 21, 2012 at 11:13 am by Arnold, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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