Nola Ching, the art and religion teacher at St. James Catholic School, had her students honor International Day of Peace on Sept. 21 by having them create “Pinwheels for Peace.” “Peace starts with yourself,” she said to her class. “Peace can start one step at a time.” The International Day of Peace provides an opportunity […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley High School parents and students attended Back To School Night on Sept. 17. Parents, their child’s schedule in hand, found out how busy a typical school day was as they rushed from one classroom to another. Teachers explained what will be expected of students in each classroom in the up […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday Glendale firefighters were presented letters of appreciation that were written, and drawn, by students from Crescenta Valley schools and the first graders in teacher Lindsey Johnson’s class at R.D. White Elementary School. During the height of the Station Fire, Johnson was driving through her Crescenta Valley neighborhood and her thoughts […]
Adam Fletcher of Boy Scout Troop 288 finished his Eagle Project last Sunday with a rededication and relocation of a plaque for Sgt. David Demmon, who was Missing-In-Action in 1965. The plaque has been forgotten and neglected over the years, and Adam returned it to a place of Honor for everyone to see. Watch the […]
CV High School Back to School Night: Sept. 17 starting at 7:00 p.m. Holy Redeemer School Parent Orientation Back to School night for grades 5-8. Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. Valley View Back to School Picnic Sept. 18. Check school for time. Dunsmore Elementary Back to School Night: Sept. 22 starting at 6:30 p.m. Fremont […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Clark Magnet High School is unique in many ways from its class on underwater robotics to the way the staff greets the incoming ninth graders with pancakes, sausage and orange juice. “We are the only school in Glendale that does this,” said Principal Doug Dall as he addressed about 320 incoming freshman at […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Mountain Avenue Elementary parents and kids took time out of their Saturday to plant flowers and pull weeds, and dust some ash off trees, for the school’s Beautification Day. “I may not have a green thumb but I love to come and help,” said Amanda Bova’s mom Sarah. Amanda was busy with […]
La Crescenta Elementary sixth-grader Samantha Gilmore (left) lead the Pledge of Allegiance at Tuesday’s Glendale Unified School District board meeting. As her mom, grandparents and Principal Kim Bishop looked on, Samantha demonstrated poise and grace under pressure as she introduced her family and spoke of her school and how much she enjoys attending La Crescenta […]
Dunsmore Elementary Back to School Night: September 22, 2009 starting at 6:30 Back to School Picnic September 11, 2009 starting at 5:00 Fremont Elementary Back to School Night: September 22, 2009 starting at 6:30 Back to School Picnic: September 11, 2009 starting at 6:00 Mountain Avenue Elementary Back to School Night: September 16, 2009 starting […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Parents, teachers and con¬cerned neighbors of Monte Vista Elementary School are endorsing a new drop off point for the school’s students. Located in the parking lot of Two Strike Park on Rosemont Avenue, the site provides a safe place for parents to drop off their children. Similar to the school’s Monty Lane […]