Students of Lincoln Elementary School gathered on its newly poured tarmac to celebrate veterans during a ceremony held on Nov. 8. The event began with a presentation of colors by Boy Scouts who attend Lincoln. Veteran Mike Baldwin (above center) hugged his grandson Matthew who was part of the celebration and veterans Jim Turner (above […]
By Julie BUTCHER Crescenta Valley High School celebrated Ally Week last week, its third annual celebration, and, according to Roxy Raad, ASB secretary and CVHS senior, “[it was] the best ever. This year has been bigger than ever.” Raad said at Friday’s concert by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, “In all aspects, we […]
Over 120 special education students from Glendale Unified School District elementary schools will compete at the 2017 GUSD Fall School Games on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at Roosevelt Middle School. School Games provides training and competitive sports opportunities for special education and adapted physical education students. It encourages youth participation, inclusion […]
By Julie BUTCHER On Thursday, Nov. 2, students in Rosemont Middle School’s science classes pioneered Google’s new Augmented Reality (AR) Expeditions tool and explored the galactic universe from inside Classroom 1201. “We try to be current,” explained Principal Dr. Scott Anderle. “Google reached out to us and the science teachers jumped on it. You saw […]
Dine Out Night There is a dine out benefitting the Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music Dept. on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Gardenia Market Deli & Pizzeria. Menu options include pizza (as enjoyed at the school’s “pizza wars” fundraiser), deli sandwiches, salads and Lebanese specialties! A percentage of all purchases will […]
On Oct. 7-8, a group of 40 scouts and leaders from local Boy Scout Troop 288 ventured south to experience a piece of history aboard the longest-serving American aircraft carrier of the 20th century, the USS Midway. In addition to earning merit badges in either aviation or radio, the Scouts were immersed in the USS […]
It’s a night for the stars! On Saturday, Nov. 4 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Valley View Elementary School will hold its second annual Gratitude Gala at La Cañada Flintridge Country Club. Attendees will walk the red carpet, dance to music provided by SoCal DJ celebrity Brandi Garcia, and bid on items at the […]
On Saturday, Oct. 7 some of the MTC Taekwondo students competed in the U.S. Junior Taekwondo Championship. Children ranging from 5 to 16 years old competed in sparring and their poomsae (form) with schools all around Southern California. The MTC students received 12 gold medals, 10 silver medals and six bronze medals for form and […]
Science Fiction Stories Wanted High school students from schools across Los Angeles County are invited to submit their original short science fiction stories to The Tomorrow Prize now through Feb. 26, 2018. The finalists’ stories will be read by celebrity guests on stage at LitFest Pasadena on May 20, 2018 and the winners will receive […]
By Charly SHELTON Each year, the Environmental Geographic Information System class at Clark Magnet High mounts an ambitious project – to spread awareness of environmental problems and make a difference in environmental protection in real-world situations. This goes beyond just a class assignment; it is affecting positive change in the world. “The project is important […]