Photo by Charlotte BOWEN In Sun Valley, the elementary PTF (Parent Teacher Fellowship) at Village Christian Schools hosted a hoe down for its families. They enjoyed a barbecue dinner and dancing to a country-western band in a festive setting. Everyone had the chance to learn the Electric Slide line dance and being together for a […]
Students at Crescenta-Cañada Cooperative Nursery School (CCNS) celebrated Easter by dying eggs then hunting for them in a traditional Easter egg hunt. Students awaited the arrival of the Easter bunny for weeks with director Nita Imm preparing arts and crafts, reading Easter stories and teaching Easter songs to the Darling Ducks (3-year-old program) and the […]
By Sammi SLAYBACK Rosemont students could be seen racing all over campus on Thursday in competition for a number of possible prizes. In order to qualify for the festivities, students had to individually raise money for Heifer International, a non-profit organization that focuses on ending hunger and poverty throughout the world. The Heifer projects give […]
On March 18, the Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America (AESA) held its 11th Annual Science Olympiad at Woodbury University’s main campus in Burbank. The competition, organized by AESA’s Science Olympiad Committee, promotes engineering and sciences to middle and high school students through mentoring programs and the annual Science Olympiad. Eleven Chamlian Armenian School students […]
Twelve boys from La Crescenta Cub Scout Pack 360 have earned Cub Scouting’s highest award, the Arrow of Light, which was presented to them on March 30 in a ceremony held at Dunsmore Auditorium. Calling themselves “The Phoenix Patrol,” the boys, under the guidance of den leaders Nate Brown and Michael O’Bryan, completed up to […]
By Samantha SLAYBACK On Friday, devoted PTA parents spent the day transforming Valley View Elementary School’s cafeteria into an extraterrestrial bash for its fourth annual Mother/Son Evening. The Star Wars-themed event was filled with crafts, cuisine and competition. Moms dressed as Princess Leia and other characters accompanied their little Darth Vaders and Stormtroopers for a […]
On Sunday, March 18, the 28th Annual KAHAM Games came to an end with La Crescenta’s Chamlian Armenian School placing first among 13 participating Armenian schools in basketball, table tennis, track and field, chess, and second in volleyball and soccer. Coach Irene Nikoghossian and Coach Vasag Sherbetdjian oversee Chamlian’s physical education and sports program. Various […]
Defending Conference champions, the Holy Redeemer softball team started its season with wins over Holy Angels of Arcadia and St. Philips in Pasadena. The girls defeated Holy Angels 3-1 and St. Philips 12-1 to remain undefeated in conference play. Eighth grader Katie Taix had 15 strikeouts against Holy Angels, completing the win. She had six […]
St. Francis High School Academic Decathlon Team recently competed in the 33rd Annual California Academic Decathlon in Sacramento, Calif. The team earned a spot in this prestigious state competition by finishing first at the Southern California Private Schools Academic Decathlon (SCPAD) regional competition earlier in the year at Alemany High School. The California Academic Decathlon […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS On March 2, Valley View students participated in a nationwide Accelerated Reader challenge, Read the Most from Coast to Coast. Students across the country exceeded their goal of taking over two million reading quizzes in one day. The PTA invited TV writer Patrick Rieger to speak with students to get them excited […]