SCHOOLS & KIDS 'Dance fest' to raise money for orphans displaced from Burma A Pleasanton teen is offering something for the mind, body and spirit for those who come out to her Girl Scout Gold Star fundraiser this weekend.
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SCHOOLS & KIDS Pleasanton school board to hear latest state funding estimates at tonight's meeting The Pleasanton School board will get an update on the latest financial news from the state at its meeting tonight. The update has been scheduled to take only about five minute... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 9, 2012 at 9:04 am There have been 31 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 13, 2012 at 6:50 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Teens take interest in politics, too As the November election approaches, Pleasanton residents await the opportunity to vote Nov. 6. But those 18 and older are not the only ones interested -- this town has quite ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 6, 2012 at 1:53 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 7, 2012 at 8:53 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Foothill Athletic Boosters Meat Sale THIS WEEKEND Come to Foothill high School and support athletics at the FOOTHILL ATHLETIC BOOSTERS MEAT SALE!!!
Our popular meat sale features USDA Choice Meat at Warehouse prices! We h... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by FootHill Athletic Boosters, a member of the Foothill High School community, on Oct 6, 2012 at 7:15 am
SCHOOLS & KIDS Drivers of buses for handicapped children threaten to strike today in Pleasanton The Pleasanton school district is gearing up for a possible strike by bus drivers for physically-challenged students.
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SCHOOLS & KIDS New book club meets tonight to deal with challenges of success A new book club is meeting at the Pleasanton library tonight to discuss "The Price of Privilege" by Dr. Madelyn Levine, a book that explores whether teens from affluent famil... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 1, 2012 at 7:31 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 1, 2012 at 7:31 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Principal Banning Parents from Entering Pleasanton School Grounds? Can anyone from any other elementary school comment as to whether parents have been BANNED from school campuses when they are dropping off children at 8:15 AM or whether this ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by What?, a member of the Mohr Elementary School community, on Sep 28, 2012 at 11:12 am There have been 44 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 9, 2013 at 2:42 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Thanks 1000! Book and Celebration to Honor Jon Grantham The Amador Friends of Music is holding a “Thanks a Thousand!” celebration to honor Jonathan Grantham on completing his 10th year as Director of Bands at Amador Valley High Sch... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Marilyn, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on Sep 28, 2012 at 8:05 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 1, 2012 at 12:02 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Afternoon Recess Eliminated at Hearst, Lydiksen, Mohr and Fairlands for Grades 1 through 3 Staggered Reading Grades 1st, 2nd and 3rd used to have a morning and an afternoon recess.
Most schools still have a morning and afternoon recess. Under Staggered Reading, Early and Late Sta... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Staggered Reading Chaos, a member of the Lydiksen Elementary School community, on Sep 25, 2012 at 2:00 pm There have been 31 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 28, 2012 at 9:52 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS PPIE's 9th annual "Bon Appetit-Toasts & Tastes of Fall" to benefit Pleasanton schools! Don't miss it! PPIE's annual culinary event, Bon Appetit- Toasts & Tastes of Fall, on October 6th from 6:30pm -10pm. 15 culinary teams, consisting of a school principal, a l... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by David, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Sep 25, 2012 at 10:04 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Sep 25, 2012 at 11:15 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Letters Commitment remains strong
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SCHOOLS & KIDS School district spends $10,000 on fancy television and iPads Yesterday, I read in the newspaper that though instructional hours have been cut, the school district had the audacity to spend $10,000 on a big flat screen television and iPa... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Shopping Spree, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Sep 21, 2012 at 12:48 am There have been 82 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 24, 2012 at 2:49 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Tim Hunt has a greater problem than a nanny state Ni hao ma, effendi!
Health and fitness guru and sometime sycamore expert Tim Hunt has recently led by example in his discussion of healthy foods in his column. But not ever... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Casanova_Frankenstein, a resident of the Old Towne neighborhood, on Sep 15, 2012 at 9:48 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 19, 2012 at 1:28 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Tim Hunt Reveals a greater problem than a nanny state I posted the following in response to about 30 posts complaining about the school lunches. As expected, the response I received was exactly as I stated, denial, blame, and com... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Really?, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Sep 14, 2012 at 9:45 pm There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 19, 2012 at 1:34 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Pleasanton school board backs two competing education funding bills The Pleasanton School Board decided Tuesday night to hedge its bets and back both competing education spending plans up for a vote in November.
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SCHOOLS & KIDS School District serves Chips/Salsa for lunch???? First school districts declare ketchup as a vegetable. Now, the politically correct powers that be at the District office have just declared Monday lunch meals 'meatless' and... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Pat, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Sep 11, 2012 at 7:49 pm There have been 75 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 15, 2012 at 6:04 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Tri Valley Business Council Education Collaborative? In this link Web Link , it lists
Tri-Valley Business Council Education Committee John Casey 426-4301
I googled Tri-Valley Busi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Wondering, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Sep 9, 2012 at 12:00 am
SCHOOLS & KIDS Prop 30 and prop 38 Both proposition 30 and proposition 38 have implications for our local schools, and next Tuesday night, the school board will decide whether to endorse them. Here's a summary ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sandy, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood, on Sep 4, 2012 at 12:14 pm There have been 28 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 6, 2012 at 7:29 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Staggered Start How are other schools handling the staggered start for K-3rd? Initially the district said that "at minimum" playground supervision would be offered. Now that doesn't appear ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Lynne, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community, on Aug 30, 2012 at 2:28 pm There have been 51 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 6, 2012 at 2:49 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Pleasanton schoool district revises plan for special education students The Pleasanton school district decided Tuesday night to look at providing better services for special needs children -- and save itself some money in the bargain.
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SCHOOLS & KIDS High School Options We are new to the area. We have a high schooler and middle schooler.
We are really disappointed in the high school for many reasons, but most importantly the issues of sche... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by New Mom, a member of the Foothill High School community, on Aug 21, 2012 at 8:47 am There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 27, 2012 at 12:04 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Pleasanton school board to discuss special education, ballot propositions tonight The Pleasanton school board returns from its summer break with a study session on special education set for 6 p.m. tonight, ahead of its regular meeting, which is set to start... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 21, 2012 at 8:39 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 21, 2012 at 11:51 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Cultivating student success Degi Haastrup knew for almost 10 years that he wanted to go to Las Positas College. Haastrup is a student from Nigeria, and his older sister attended LPC in the early 2000s th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 20, 2012 at 9:20 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 20, 2012 at 9:20 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Freshmen registration starts at noon today at Foothill High, Tuesday at Amador Valley Freshmen registration at Pleasanton's high schools starts tomorrow as the district begins the process of opening schools for classes on Tuesday, Aug. 28.
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SCHOOLS & KIDS Weathercaster Roberta Gonzales moves to weekends, 'field' assignments KPIX, the CBS station in San Francisco, confirmed Tuesday that it is replacing Roberta Gonzales as its weeknight weather anchor with Paul Deanno, currently the No. 2 meteorolo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 13, 2012 at 8:53 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 11, 2012 at 6:59 pm.
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