Students at Crescenta Cañada Nursery School recently enjoyed the chance to spend a special day celebrating their grandparents. Grandparents’ Day at CCNS has become a tradition when the young and the young-at-heart get to experience a day in the life of a Busy Bear (4-year-old classroom) or a Darling Duckling (3-year-old classroom). Young Bears and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley High School JROTC held a flag retirement on Nov 13 on the school campus. It was traditional, solemn and patriotic and included a visit from Los Angeles County Fire and L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept., CV Station. Led by Col. Worley and 25 cadets from the CV High School JROTC Drill […]
Students at Crescenta Valley Adventist School have partnered for the second consecutive year with the Glendale Park and Recreation Services to plant and water trees in the Experimental Forest. The students learned about nature, teamwork and how to give back to the community in which they belong. Contributed by Geri SOFIAS
Recognized as “terrific kids” by the Kiwanis AM La Cañada Flintridge Club are Carli Douglas, Alex Salvador, Marc Morreale. At left is Tom Petersmeyer, president of Kiwanis AM. The presentation was made in the St. Bede Parish Hall. The honorees are holding the certificates awarded to them that are signed by school personnel and the […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS On Wednesday, Nov. 7, Valley View Elementary School fourth grade students gathered for a one of kind Patriot Day lesson. After fourth grader Asante Guzik and her classmates learned what service personnel did for America after 9/11, Asante got the idea to have her great grandfather, former Marine Calvin Cooper Shepherd, talk […]
In Sun Valley, Associate Head of School for Academic Life Ray Endacott teaches Village Christian students about the crops currently growing in the teaching garden (above). During the garden tour, sponsored by the PTF (Parent Teacher Fellowship), the students also made nature art and ate popcorn. Submitted by Laura CHAPIN
The students at Mountain Avenue Elementary School were excited to meet authors and illustrators Joe Cepeda, Mary Ann Fraser, Amy Koss and Michelle Markel who visited their school on Oct. 18. Assistance League of Glendale brought the authors and illustrators to the school so the children could meet them in their classes and learn how […]
By Ashley FILIPEK Crescenta Valley High School presented “22% Fear” over the weekend, a production that is part play, part musical. It was written by some of CVHS’ teachers, including Brent Beerman, Kathi Chaplar and Eric Messal. The production stems from a survey CVHS did about two years ago asking students about their personal experiences […]
Mountain Avenue Elementary School held its annual family carnival on Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The carnival had plenty of fun for the entire family offering a variety of games, food and prizes. Photos by Ed HAMILTON
By Mary O’KEEFE Assemblymember Anthony Portantino visited Mountain Avenue Elementary School on Monday to speak with fourth, fifth and sixth graders. Portantino, who is not seeking re-election for another term for the state assembly, spoke about how he got into politics, what he likes about it and how important it was for the students to […]