SCHOOLS & KIDS Volunteerism in our schools It has been suggested in a post in another thread that we are expecting too much volunteering from parents in our schools. Is this the case?
Do we need to do more than be o... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by PAUSD Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 10, 2007 at 9:23 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 12, 2007 at 11:38 am.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Proposed New Monthly Charge For Water Meters Please help spread the word about the incredible proposal to charge a new monthly fee to every user of CPAU water. Annual cost would be from $60 to $4,604.04 (!!!)depending ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Joe Baldwin.., a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on May 10, 2007 at 3:34 am There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 13, 2007 at 6:33 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Creek Cleanup While government agencies and officials pursue long-term plans to mitigate flood risks on the San Francisquito creek, don't just sit idly by. Come and join the first neighborh... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by John Guislin, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on May 9, 2007 at 8:03 pm
SCHOOLS & KIDS Lottery By the District (Not the Principals) It seems that some people question the legitimacy of the lottery at Ohlone.
Shouldn't the lottery be done by the district, not by individual principals, and no essay shou... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Duveneck Mom, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on May 9, 2007 at 1:04 pm There have been 54 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 20, 2007 at 4:47 pm.
SPORTS Soccer Players Wanted The Stanford Typhoons will be a U12 (born after July 31, 1995) Class I Girls Team in the Fall 2007, thru the Stanford Soccer Club, club website www.stanfordsoccerclub.org . W... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Stanford Typhoons, a resident of another community, on May 8, 2007 at 7:31 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 30, 2007 at 4:21 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO The Bufoon-In-Chief The latest gaff of ‘president’ Bush while addressing Queen Elizabeth is the latest indication that the current resident of the white house is a bufoon of unprecedented proport... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Albert, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on May 8, 2007 at 7:28 pm There have been 54 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 13, 2007 at 5:52 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Weekly's reporting on Ohlone Way and Charles Just read the Weekly's reportingon The Ohlone Way and Susan Charles' education history.
First - it explains a lot about why Charles has been so compliant with the District ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Observer, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 8, 2007 at 5:33 pm There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 10, 2007 at 7:43 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Footwear on Bikes
As I take my child to school I often notice how inappropriate some kids' footwear is for riding bikes and scooters. I see many kids on both with only flip flops, or open toe... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Safety First, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 8, 2007 at 4:07 pm There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 16, 2008 at 4:55 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Just Say No to Mandarin Immersion [Portion removed by Palo Alto Online staff.]
How about all of those in the school district who are opposed to Mandarin Immersion, based on financial issues, start making it... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Kate, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on May 8, 2007 at 9:49 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 9, 2007 at 6:37 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS What's so bad about a charter? What’s so bad about a charter? Is PAUSD so fragile that a charter will destroy us?
I’m genuinely puzzled by the debate.
I’ve read the State Education code. MI is a tex... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Optimist, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 7, 2007 at 9:48 pm There have been 60 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 27, 2007 at 9:43 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Loma Verde & Louis + Roadwork = Confusion for school kids They are digging up Loma Verde again. This morning at 8.05 confusion reigned at the intersection as flag man and crossing guard gave opposing directions to drivers and pedestr... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Palo Verde Parent, a member of the Palo Verde School community, on May 7, 2007 at 8:46 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 7, 2007 at 2:35 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Lost trust , Lost donations: The MI cost to our schools Will MI cost Palo Alto schools the bond measure? READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by parent pockets, a resident of the Monroe Park neighborhood, on May 6, 2007 at 2:29 pm There have been 33 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 12, 2007 at 7:58 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS If the current BOE oks MI can the new BOE and Superintendent overturn it? Will the new BOE and new Superintendent have to stick with the current boards decision on MI, assuming the program does not get started this fall as the "Letter from 9" reques... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Palo alto mom, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on May 6, 2007 at 2:07 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 7, 2007 at 4:29 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Incident on El Camino bet. Page Mill & Matadero? Does anyone know what happened late Saturday night, involving several cars? I've never seen so many police cars and an area of several blocks was totally cordoned off, helico... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Curious, a resident of the Evergreen Park neighborhood, on May 6, 2007 at 1:32 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 6, 2007 at 11:40 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Christian leaders oppose new hate crimes bill Christians are depicting measure as a "thought crimes" bill attacking 1st Amendment freedoms of speech and religion. A coalition of evangelical, fundamentalist and black relig... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Yay, a resident of the The Greenhouse neighborhood, on May 5, 2007 at 5:50 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 9, 2007 at 12:33 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Mandarin Speech Contest Awards for Kids Bucking the Local Trend, Hybrid Approach to Mandarin Education Nets Local International School Top Honors in Mandarin Speech Contest
April 27, 2007 MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. — R... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by parent, a resident of the Monroe Park neighborhood, on May 4, 2007 at 8:18 pm There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 7, 2009 at 7:07 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS The week from Hell -- every parent's worst nightmare The message was waiting when I walked in the door. It was not about my son. It was from my son. It was about his best friend from childhood. It was not at Virginia Tech. It wa... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Gordon Lewin, a resident of Menlo Park, on May 4, 2007 at 9:22 am
AROUND TOWN Pedestrians on the bike boulevards I'm a daily bike commuter on the bike boulevards of Palo Alto. Every morning I pass numerous walkers and joggers, who walk or run right down the middle of the road, facing on... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by bikeguy, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood, on May 4, 2007 at 7:13 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 6, 2007 at 11:22 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES A tandem gasoline tank truck was seen going West on Charleston Rd a couple of weeks ago. The recent freeway accident shows what a catarosphic event can happen when a gasoline tank truck explodes. This could happen in Palo Alto.
A car running a red light at Mi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Anonymous, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 3, 2007 at 11:10 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 8, 2007 at 6:12 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Oh My God - I sound just like my mother !! When we were growing up, like most kids, we *hated* veggies .. our mother used to come up with tricks every other day to make us eat our share of veggies (no, french fries wer... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by OhMyGodIAmMyMother, a member of the Ohlone School community, on May 3, 2007 at 8:58 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 13, 2007 at 9:35 am.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Harrison may sue city of Palo Alto Assistant City Manager Emily Harrison has filed a claim against the city for invasion of privacy, the first step before suing in court.
Story at: http://www.paloaltoonline.c... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tyler Hanley, online editor of Palo Alto Online, on May 3, 2007 at 5:57 pm There have been 69 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 12, 2007 at 1:30 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS PA Weekly - Time to do some in depth reporting In all the goings on to do with MI this week, I hope you will realise that it is time to do some real in depth reporting and ask some of the questions that are being raised.
... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 3, 2007 at 11:16 am There have been 18 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 7, 2007 at 12:26 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS No Contact Policy at Duveneck Palo Alto schools are currently in the process of performing Standardized Testing And Reporting (STAR) Program to gauge both school and individual student performance
Amid ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by DuveneckDad, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on May 3, 2007 at 10:04 am There have been 30 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 13, 2007 at 5:03 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Don't pump gas on may 15th NO GAS...On May 15th 2007
Don't pump gas on may 15th
...in April 1997, there was a "gas out" conducted nationwide in protest of gas prices. Gasoline prices dropped 30 ce... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sarah, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 3, 2007 at 9:59 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 3, 2007 at 10:37 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Ralston Accident should never have happened The accident yesterday at Ralston Middle School should never have happened. We need to put barriers up at our schools between traffic and our kids. The kids should have been w... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Safety First, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 3, 2007 at 9:29 am There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 10, 2007 at 5:00 pm.
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