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State recognizes Village HighState Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell recently named Village High School as a 2008 Model Continuation...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2008Last comment by Jerry, on Feb 22, 2008 at 10:39 pm | 2 comments | 4351 Views
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Adult Ed Classes at Bernal Location: Too Dark at Night for ComfortI took Spanish lessons through Pleasanton Adult Education. The classes were in the evening at the Bernal/First Street...
Original post made by Kyra on Feb. 22, 2008There are no comments yet. 4091 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
'We the People' teams head to state finals tomorrowThree Pleasanton teachers will again lead their government and civics classes to Sacramento tomorrow for two days of intense...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2008Last comment by Sad, on Feb 11, 2008 at 4:41 pm | 21 comments | 5232 Views
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Back to BachGetting an invitation to play at the annual Junior Bach Festival is no easy task, which is why Christine Xu, 9, was ecstatic...
Original post made on Aug. 15, 2007Last comment by Rose, on Feb 8, 2008 at 1:34 pm | 4 comments | 5659 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Response to editorialI would like to thank Jeb Bing and the Pleasanton Weekly for the January 18 Editorial, “School district braces for state...
Original post made by John Casey, Superintendent on Jan. 18, 2008Last comment by Mike, on Feb 6, 2008 at 3:20 pm | 8 comments | 6296 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Traffic direction not need, thanks anyway!Please don't disrup the balance by attempting to direct traffic into Fotthill HS. There are NEVER traffic issues unless...
Original post made by Foothill HS Parent on Jan. 31, 2008Last comment by Julie, on Feb 3, 2008 at 2:59 pm | 1 comment | 4175 Views
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P-Town Unified School District Notice Of Public MeetingDue to all the discussion related to speeding kids and parents at Amador during drop-off and pick-up -- as well as the comments...
Original post made by Anonymous on Jan. 8, 2008Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Jan 31, 2008 at 2:37 pm | 77 comments | 6940 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Air Fragrances in Pleasanton classroomsMany teachers in Pleasanton public schools use a device in the classroom that emits a chemical fragrance. If you go to...
Original post made by Ann on Jan. 18, 2008Last comment by Cholo, on Jan 30, 2008 at 3:34 pm | 23 comments | 5274 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parents - please stop speeding in student parking lotsDear Amador Speeding Parent, On Wednesday morning, my daughter and a friend were nearly hit by you after you dropped off...
Original post made by Worried Amador parent on Nov. 9, 2007Last comment by CHOLO, on Jan 25, 2008 at 4:50 pm | 27 comments | 6515 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Nominal change predicted for student enrollmentA demographer's report shows Pleasanton Unified School District enrollment numbers will provide little relief for the high...
Original post made on Jan. 10, 2008Last comment by aaron, on Jan 10, 2008 at 12:48 pm | 5 comments | 6437 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Should student enrollment at Pleasanton’s high school campuses continue to increase indefinitely?SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Monday, January 7, 2008 5:00 p.m. District Office, Board Room 4665 Bernal Avenue Should student...
Original post made by Julie Testa on Jan. 2, 2008Last comment by Stacey, on Jan 9, 2008 at 11:21 pm | 42 comments | 15738 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
getting a forum for the kidsi think that getting a forum for kids in the pleasaton area would be nice. [make new friends] [meet people] [just......
Original post made by Bloodyrose on Dec. 5, 2007Last comment by Bloodyrose, on Dec 8, 2007 at 3:18 pm | 3 comments | 4835 Views
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Home Depot loses bid for 2nd Pleasanton storeHome Depot lost its two-year-long bid Tuesday to build a second home improvement store in southeast Pleasanton as part of...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2007Last comment by Holly, on Dec 7, 2007 at 12:57 pm | 2 comments | 5068 Views
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Elderly Care Facility in neighborhoodThe home located at 6839 Singletree Court is being turned into a State ran elderly care facility. This will no doubt lower...
Original post made by Joseph S DeRossett on Oct. 22, 2007Last comment by Edna Giannotti, on Dec 3, 2007 at 4:33 pm | 79 comments | 11472 Views
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Locking the thread on Amador behaviorInteresting that this subject is locked when the messages in the editors mind were becoming less that "community of character"...
Original post made by raven on Nov. 10, 2007Last comment by Wendy, on Nov 16, 2007 at 12:46 pm | 2 comments | 4640 Views
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shocking behavior at Amador Football GameWow! What a surprise! We are somewhat new to the area and thought we would check out the Amador High School football game...
Original post made by A surprised spectator on Nov. 2, 2007Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Nov 6, 2007 at 3:40 pm | 49 comments | 8820 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Sixth-grader in stable condition after being struck by carA sixth grader at Pleasanton Middle School was struck by a car while crossing Case Avenue after being dropped off for school...
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2007Last comment by Eilene, on Nov 5, 2007 at 3:55 pm | 12 comments | 6148 Views
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Halloween --- Costume IdeasHi. anyone have any quick and easy ideas for Halloween costumes? It's tomorrow and I have no ideas for my ten year old son....
Original post made by Samantha on Oct. 30, 2007Last comment by Cindi, on Oct 30, 2007 at 2:14 pm | 3 comments | 4345 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parents drive toward kids crossing streetsI have been observing this phenomenon every day for the past 7 years. I drive past three Pleasanton schools as I drop...
Original post made by Louise on Oct. 12, 2007Last comment by Kristina, on Oct 15, 2007 at 4:37 pm | 8 comments | 6549 Views
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Are you in denial as to what your teenager is 'really' doing?I am so disappointed in one fact, and that is the fact that most parents do not want to take responsibility for 'what is...
Original post made by anonymous on Jul. 25, 2007Last comment by M, on Sep 24, 2007 at 12:20 pm | 4 comments | 6431 Views
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