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 […]
On Saturday, Nov. 10 various Cub Scout Packs and Boy Scout troops will be placing Scouting for Food bags on doorsteps in the local community. There are instructions on the bag to fill them with canned goods and leave them on the porch (or somewhere else that is visible) on Saturday, Nov. 17 by 9 […]
St. Francis kicked off its annual canned food drive on Nov. 1. Each year the St. Francis family partners with the local community to collect canned food for its sister parish, St. Lawrence of Brindisi, located in Watts. St. Lawrence of Brindisi serves several hundred needy families located in an area that suffers from poverty […]
Last weekend was an exciting one for Crescenta Valley High School. Not only was there the homecoming game on Friday night against Hoover (spoiler alert – CV won), but the presentation of the homecoming court was also made during half time. This year’s court members are: Senior Queen Maya Alvarez, Senior Princess Madison Artis, Senior […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS During the week prior to Oct. 22, Valley View’s Korean Parent Association decorated the school with red ribbons sending a clear anti-drug message in commemoration of Red Ribbon week. The annual weeklong event was themed Too Smart to Start, and was held to educate students about the dangers associated with the abuse […]
Officer Maribel Feeley and her canine Yudy from the Glendale Police Department visited Valley View third graders. The third graders read the story, “Aero and Officer Mike” from their Language Arts Program. The students in these three classes raised $120 to donate to GPD K-9s. All 67 students attended the assembly then went outside to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE During Red Ribbon Week, students in the area were given information about making good choices and staying healthy. Glendale Police Officer Joe Allen dropped by Fremont Elementary School as part of the school’s Red Ribbon Week. “[Police, parents and teachers] are all concerned that you grow up and have a healthy life,” […]
Student Gabriel laPorta, who attends Flintridge Prep, and members of the La Cañada Kiwanis AM Club planted broccoli and Brussels sprouts at the Lanterman Gardens on Oct. 6. When harvested, the vegetables will be distributed to shelters in the area.