The Eagle Scout rank is the highest award in Scouting and its achievement is the most distinguished and honorable in a Scout’s career. To attain this coveted rank, a Scout must not only possess a personal willingness to fulfill the many requirements, but also to take upon many obligations and responsibilities. An Eagle Scout of […]
Valley View Elementary School ended the year with a final recycling day that brought in $331 worth of recyclables. Early estimates were that it was the biggest recycling event at the school. Credit was given to parent volunteers who helped pack up three truckloads of merchandise that were delivered to the recycling center. This past […]
The La Cañada Presbyterian Church’s (LCPC’s) Parent Education Program recently donated 10% of its fundraising proceeds, $4,312 in total, to local charities Harambee Christian Family Center and Elizabeth House. Harambee Christian Family Center emphasizes Christian education, affordable housing and employment opportunities through programs including after school programs, internships, preschool-sixth grade school, summer day camp and […]
Before the school year ended, Valley View celebrated its new computer lab with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in May before the beginning of the school’s open house. Principal Dr. Brook Reynolds opened the ceremony with a few words of gratitude, reflecting on the commitment and vision of the Valley View Foundation and the parents who made […]
At Mountain Avenue Elementary, two Girl Scouts transformed a rocky patch of ground into a certified monarch way station. With its brightly colored ornaments, the garden is a cheerful and inviting space. The new plants in the garden were selected to support the growth of monarch butterflies. Across the nation, community gardens such as this […]
The 24th Annual “I Love My Neighborhood” poster contest, sponsored by the Glendale Clean and Beautiful Committee, was held in April. Valley View second grade student Madelyn Montecillo (teacher – Vie Nazarian), fourth grader Alice Kim (teacher – Karla Bringas) and sixth grade student Steven Carris (teacher – Scott MacCreary) were among the 71 finalists […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Before heading off for summer break, Monte Vista students got an impressive astronomy lesson by an award-winning astronomer who also happens to be an awesome grandfather. Jay Pasachoff is the director of the Hopkins Observatory at Williams College and an expert on solar eclipses. He recently received the 2017 Richtmyer Memorial Lecture […]
The students and families of Our Lady of Lourdes School in Tujunga dedicated themselves in May to a goal of collecting 60 bags of clothing, shoes, toys and household items for Helping Hands for the Blind. Their dedication went above and beyond when 250 bags were loaded onto the huge Helping Hands truck. Students learned […]
Undaunted by an unsuccessful two-year effort to start an interscholastic equestrian league at Crescenta Valley High School, recent CVHS graduate Clair Schleuter turned her energy and persistence to track, academics and her love of horses. Her drive was rewarded by being named the recipient of a scholarship from the Italian Catholic Federation. The partial scholarship […]
Earlier this month the Assistance League of Glendale held its scholarship distribution. Pictured are ALG scholarship chair Tamara Hughes with recipients Arlet Markarian who re-entered Glendale Community College, Eunice Ramilo from Clark Magnet High School, Kristen Laulette from Glendale High School, Kristen Dermenjian who transferred to Glendale Community College, Emily Wang from Hoover High School, […]