Santa’s Secret Shop at Monte Vista was where students were able to purchase small handmade gifts for friends and family for the holidays. This annual event is sponsored by the MV PTA with the help of many parents who made the gift items for purchase!
The Holy Redeemer-St. James Boy Scout Troop 317 held its Court of Honor and Christmas party on Dec. 12 at Holy Redeemer Healy Hall. Several Scouts received hard-earned merit badges and patches, including the one-of-a-kind Solar Eclipse patch of Aug. 21. For their hard work, commitment, and dedication to the ideals of scouting, Edward Vu […]
Jana Wells, a fifth grade teacher at Dunsmore Elementary, was the proud recipient of a $500 grant from Delta Kappa Gamma’s (DKG) Alpha Upsilon chapter. Chapter member Marion Darling presented the grant. DKG is an honor society of key women educators who promote professional development and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. […]
Dunsmore Elementary students were surprised by a very special visitor on Dec. 15. The man himself, Santa Claus, made an appearance in the auditorium and read his favorite book to the students, “The Night Before Christmas” by Clement C. Moore. Principal Karen Stegman and Santa Claus sang carols and passed out pencils to all the […]
The Glendale Assisteens girls hosted a pajama party for the pediatric cancer patients at City of Hope in Duarte. The party was on Dec. 8, and the girls helped set up, serve families, play with the kids and ensured that everything ran as smoothly for the families and the hospital. The Assisteens is a philanthropic […]
Every patient’s journey is Adventist Health Glendale’s mission to heal and provide compassionate care. This support extends beyond the hospital walls and also comes from a dedicated community. This holiday season, over 40 boxes of “hope and courage” were delivered to the hospital’s Cancer Center by the Crescenta Valley High School Healing Hands Club. Each […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY With hundreds of children, members of the board of education, Superintendent Winfred Roberson and distinguished guests in attendance, Lincoln Elementary School held an official ribbon cutting for its new building and turf field. After the pledge of allegiance, led by sixth grade student council member Adelaide Haack, members of the school board […]
By Nicole MOORE On Saturday afternoon, the folkloric dancers from Horace Mann Elementary School, ages 6-11, graced the historic Casa Adobe de San Rafael’s patio with their beautiful costumes and intricate dance steps. Glendale Beautiful, a non-profit corporation that is invested in the beautification of the Glendale area, hosted the annual holiday event. The non-profit […]
Dunsmore Elementary PTA held its annual “hollydays” shopping boutique from Dec. 1 through Dec. 6. There were over a thousand items perfect for the gift-giving season! It was an opportunity for students to buy gifts, including homemade crafts and jewelry, for their family and friends. Parents, friends and family were also welcome to shop during […]
Dunsmore Elementary held its annual winter choral concert on Wednesday, Nov. 28 to ring in the holidays. Students from grades three to six sang a medley of holiday songs representing Christmas, Hanukkah and traditions from different countries. Nancy Abbot, the chorus director, was accompanied by Evelyn Callister on the piano. Dunsmore families filled the auditorium […]