If there was ever a time for exciting fiction, for a good read, for a chance to travel to other times and places with your favorite author, it’s now. This is especially true in the world of scouting, where the challenge to keep kids engaged has never been greater. The pandemic has made meetings and […]
In an act of community and regional support, students from La Cañada Elementary School wrote and delivered thank you cards to members of the Monrovia Fire Dept. for its efforts in combating the Bobcat Fire. “We are so grateful for the brave firefighters who help protect our communities,” said La Cañada Elementary School teachers Mandy […]
By Michael LEVITSKY In what has been seven long months for coaches, athletes and athletic directors, sports made its long-awaited return to the Crescenta Valley High School campus. On Oct. 12, football, boys’ volleyball, and cross-country began. Water polo, both boys’ and girls’ teams, and girls’ volleyball began practice on Monday this week. GUSD released […]
Alexander James from Troop 319 Verdugo Hills, son of Nicolas and Hilda James of Glendale, was recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. His Eagle Scout Court of Honor celebration is being postponed until after the pandemic. James started out as a Tiger Scout in the Cub Scouts with Marie Martin as his Den leader. […]
» First Person Account By Lori BODNAR, intern There are still many ways to help the community during a pandemic. We can all stay connected to one another by using technology, as well as employing simple measures such as mailing a letter or making a phone call. The Girl Scouts is an organization that […]
By Michael LEVITSKY Over the course of the year, the coronavirus has forced many places of business to temporarily shut down and most people to work from the confines of their home. With no restaurants to dine in, no movie theaters to sit in, and no gyms to exercise in, there has been a noticeable […]
Mountain Avenue Elementary in the Glendale Unified School District has been recognized as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Dept. of Education. The National Blue Ribbon is a widely recognized symbol of exemplary teaching and learning. The program affirms the hard work of educators, families and communities in creating safe and […]
‘Your GCC Questions Answered’ Join the Crescenta Valley Youth Town Council and Glendale Community College President David Viar to learn more about the GCC experience. This inaugural virtual event is “Your GCC Questions: Answered with President David Viar” will be held today, Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Dr. Viar will discuss the […]
Voya Financial, Inc., a leading provider of retirement plans for educators, announced on Monday that Dominique Evans, a teacher at Clark Magnet High School in La Crescenta, received a $2,000 grant as part of the company’s 2020 Unsung Heroes awards competition. Through the Voya Unsung Heroes program, Voya Financial awards grants to K-12 educators nationwide […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern “I Matter Because …” is the theme of the 2020-21 National Reflections art program sponsored by the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). The PTA National Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts, which is thought to boost student confidence and success in the arts as well as in life. […]