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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Getting a head start on spring cleaningFifth graders from Ms. Ferreira's Walnut Grove Elementary School class recently took part in a service learning assignment....
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2009Last comment by Just a thought..., on Feb 11, 2009 at 5:27 pm | 3 comments | 4887 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Why blame the Teachers?From what I understand, half the population of Pleasanton moved here in the last five years. I'll bet our wonderful school...
Original post made by School District Supporter on Feb. 2, 2009Last comment by Another Homeowner, on Feb 11, 2009 at 12:42 pm | 117 comments | 6276 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
BUSC and Rage Placement of local children in Div 1Below is the criteria used for selecting boys for division 1. I think this is similar to Rage (correct me if wrong) From...
Original post made by SoccerParent on Feb. 9, 2009Last comment by It's a joke, on Feb 11, 2009 at 12:33 pm | 1 comment | 3677 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
We the People - State FinalsSacramento 1st Place - Amador Valley High School 2nd place - Foothill High School followed by the rest of the state. ...
Original post made by Bob on Feb. 6, 2009Last comment by Liz, on Feb 9, 2009 at 8:57 am | 4 comments | 4051 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teachers Use Cell Phones In ClassFew could argue with the ban on student cell phone use in the class. However, the use of cell phones by teachers is quite...
Original post made by Crumudgeon on Jan. 29, 2009Last comment by concerned, on Feb 8, 2009 at 8:05 pm | 9 comments | 3644 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Shrinking Enrollment at Amador?Checking my child's "Zangle" GPA, I noticed in the last column that the class of 2011 started with 711 kids, dropped to 609,...
Original post made by John Adams on Feb. 5, 2009Last comment by Clued In, on Feb 8, 2009 at 7:01 pm | 7 comments | 4524 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School administrators' group calls state funding reductions too deepThe Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) said yesterday that funding cuts to California schools that are...
Original post made on Feb. 4, 2009Last comment by Teacher & Parent, on Feb 8, 2009 at 4:16 pm | 39 comments | 6141 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amador Valley and Foothill High School - We the PeopleThe California state semi-finals for the We the People constitutional debate was held Thursday in Sacramento. Only four...
Original post made by Bob on Feb. 5, 2009Last comment by Scott Walsh, on Feb 6, 2009 at 8:48 am | 3 comments | 3899 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Stock Market Swoon Hammers Cal PERS.If the stock market does not recover, the California Pension Retirement System will demand more money from cities and counties. Please...
Original post made by Citizen Kane on Feb. 3, 2009Last comment by The Jackal, on Feb 5, 2009 at 11:44 pm | 5 comments | 4058 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Underage Drinking Halloween Parties this weekendHalloween Parties by teens this weekend in Pleasanton is a hot topic on the MySpace pages and FaceBook pages today. Chatter...
Original post made by raven on Oct. 30, 2008Last comment by Katie, on Feb 5, 2009 at 7:45 pm | 32 comments | 7862 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton Drivers-The Anti-HeroesThis morning I was waiting on Main St. to make a right turn onto Del Valle Parkway. I had a green light but I had to wait...
Original post made by Rhonda on Jan. 16, 2009Last comment by Katie, on Feb 5, 2009 at 7:35 pm | 9 comments | 3568 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School district holds special meeting at 5 p.m. tonightThe school board will meet at 5 p.m. tonight to discuss the budget crisis facing Pleasanton Unified School District. Read...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2009Last comment by Parent, on Feb 4, 2009 at 2:16 pm | 21 comments | 5470 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Emotions run high with school cuts on the lineWith the elimination of class-size reductions on their worry lists, parents, educators and others packed a school district...
Original post made on Jan. 29, 2009Last comment by Need Credibility, on Feb 4, 2009 at 2:06 pm | 99 comments | 9084 Views
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Local gymnast has sensational seasonLacy Dagen, a 9-year-old gymnast from Pleasanton, just completed her level 7 season. She was one of only 25 9-year-olds in...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2008Last comment by Gina Channell-Allen, on Feb 4, 2009 at 12:13 pm | 3 comments | 6361 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Foothill High principal calls state budget impact on schools 'dire'In a letter to Foothill High School students, parents and alumni, the school's principal John Dwyer said he had anticipated...
Original post made on Feb. 1, 2009Last comment by Dan Faraday, on Feb 3, 2009 at 2:19 pm | 28 comments | 6072 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
30th Reunion Foothill HS Class of '7930 Year Reunion - Class of '79 Foothill High School, Pleasanton, CA Reunifying the Foothill Falcons Class of '79 has begun....
Original post made by Gary Schwaegerle on Feb. 2, 2009There are no comments yet. 4571 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School forum puts financial crisis at forefrontMany educational buzz words were used during Tuesday night's school board candidates forum as hopefuls vied for votes. Read...
Original post made on Feb. 1, 2009Last comment by Bob, on Feb 1, 2009 at 11:19 pm | 2 comments | 3942 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Sweet victory for Foothill againFoothill will continue its undefeated reign after a 3-0 win over Cal High tonight. The girls varsity team scored one goal...
Original post made on Jan. 28, 2009Last comment by BUSC Family, on Feb 1, 2009 at 11:26 am | 8 comments | 5830 Views
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New Marquis for AmadorI've heard that there is money in an account - raised to erect a new marquis for Amador Valley High School. I heard that...
Original post made by Don family on Jan. 6, 2009Last comment by Another Gatetree Resident, on Jan 30, 2009 at 6:41 am | 22 comments | 6013 Views
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SAVE PLEASANTON SCHOOLSDear Friends, I am deeply concerned over the proposed level of cuts being proposed to the Pleasanton schools....
Original post made by Laura Foster on Jan. 24, 2009Last comment by Green Girl, on Jan 28, 2009 at 12:34 pm | 49 comments | 5928 Views
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