SCHOOLS & KIDS
Rethink Mandarin. Consider Arabic.
World News ABC reported last evening that the US Government desperately needs people who are fluent in Arabic. They are needed in the military, in the diplomatic corps, in the... |
Daisy |
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on Oct 20, 2009 at 8:02 am by Interested Outside Observer, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Is the school board listening?
When the Palo Alto Unified School District management team spoke out last fall against the district's culture of mistrust, I saw several quotes from board members saying: "We ... |
Dan |
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on Sep 27, 2007 at 2:41 pm by DFT, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
dance lesson recommends for young girls
Looking for dancing class recommendations for girls K-4 in or around Palo Alto. Can be tap, ballet, or hip hop. Prefer weekends and something that I can sit in on or at leas... |
dancinggirl |
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on Mar 20, 2010 at 10:16 am by mom, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
OH Memorial/Reunion -- Information Request
Hi there,
A fellow Briones classmate and I are making the seemingly impossible attempt at the largest reunion of the OH, spanning from its innagural year in 1969 up to the ... |
Daniel Mart |
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on Aug 24, 2007 at 10:54 am by Daniel Mart, a resident of Mountain View |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amazing Grace
Having spent countless hours in the last five years working with Grace Mah in her pursuit of a Mandarin Immersion choice program, I have come to admire her enormously, not onl... |
Daunna |
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on Mar 11, 2007 at 7:05 pm by OhlonePar, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Handlebar Ornaments
Everyday I see scores of school ages kids riding around town with their bicycle helmets hanging from their handlebars. I guess it's "un-cool" to be safe or to wear a helmet o... |
Dave |
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on Aug 2, 2007 at 8:19 am by GoodIdea, a resident of the Charleston Gardens neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
What was going on @ PALY this morning?
8 or 9 squad cars, police with stop signs. Were they looking for the pervert/flasher? |
Dave\'s Just Wondering |
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on May 29, 2007 at 9:01 am by Parent, a member of the Palo Alto High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School lunch program
Thought I would share a new blog about nutrition in our schools:
Web Link |
David |
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on Feb 18, 2009 at 10:44 am by David, a member of the Gunn High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
If Mandarin Immersion is adopted fluent Mandarin speaking children should be excluded
I am not necessarily against a Mandarin immersion program but if one is adopted children who already speak Chinese (any dialect) should be excluded.
If fluent Chinese speak... |
David |
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on Jan 4, 2007 at 11:25 pm by Bill, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
21st Century Education Summit
I wanted to let people know about an interesting and informative event coming up this Saturday afternoon.
Parents for Great Education presents
21st Century Education Summi... |
David Cohen |
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on May 11, 2011 at 11:51 pm by David Cohen, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Why don't we just ditch the choice programs?
Reopen Hoover and Ohlone as regular elementary schools instead of having so many parents drive. Why should Fairmeadow have to drive all the way to Garland? We are giving the c... |
Dear Mr. Skully |
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on Feb 14, 2009 at 4:27 pm by CBA, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
What did you think of Paly's Open House?
I thought it was nice to be able to meet the teachers. Those portables are sure in the way. And how come there is no landscaping? |
Deb |
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on Sep 18, 2010 at 11:23 am by palo alto mom, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Hey, Pingyu! I voted for you!
Whatever the outcome of the election, your candidacy has been victory itself.
I was charmed by your wholehearted gusto as a candidate taking part in the democratic process.... |
Democracy Lover |
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on Nov 8, 2007 at 7:58 am by Palo Parent, a resident of the Greenmeadow neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Help
I am having behaving issues with my child. We have tried everything including counseling, but she continues her aggressive behaviors. I have heard of booth camping, but I do... |
Desperate Mom |
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on Jun 6, 2012 at 12:40 pm by Mom, a member of the Palo Alto High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
How do you get kids to do their homework?
We have tried everything and I mean everything. We have been working for years with this problem. We now feel that it is not worth the tension in the family and are ready to... |
Desperate Mom |
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on Mar 14, 2008 at 3:56 pm by Danny, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Good luck to all the school board candidates today...
You've certainly made the forums fun! |
determinant |
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on Nov 6, 2012 at 9:55 am by determinant, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Is it ethical to produce political material targeting children?
The latest library thread has a link to material that the Better Libraries for Palo Alto created specifically targeting children. The material only presents one side of the ar... |
disgusted |
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on Oct 9, 2008 at 8:04 pm by Ted, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Past STAR test results
I just got my kids' STAR test results. Without knowing last year's numbers, these new results are not very meaningful to me.
I can't find last year's reports anywhere. ... |
Disorganized Mom |
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on Aug 12, 2008 at 12:14 pm by Disorganized Mom, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Petition to limit number of kids affected by LASD Boundary decision
Web Link
Los Altos School District (LASD) superinteTim Justus recently released figures admitting that over 800 K-8 LASD stude... |
Displaced & Displeased |
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on Jan 24, 2008 at 5:30 pm by Displaced & Displeased, a resident of Mountain View |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PAUSD Strategic Plan Focus Group - tonight!
Apparently there is a focus group on the districts Strategic. Emails have gone out with surveys but this focus group is today Monday, March 18 at 7pm.
Anyone else know ... |
distracted |
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on Mar 21, 2013 at 3:43 pm by village fool, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Gifts to PA Won't Buy Influence - What about gifts to PAUSD?
Palo Alto City Council is about to adopt a policy which states gifts to the city don't buy influence.
I wish the Palo Alto School Board would also consider adopting a pol... |
District Observer |
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on Nov 24, 2006 at 10:40 am by Pauline, a member of the Juana Briones School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
'Finals before break?' is the wrong question...
I have been waiting for the calender discussion about finals before or after break to turn to the issue of, 'Why do we even have finals?' Although the following link is about... |
district teacher |
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on Oct 4, 2010 at 12:58 pm by Concerned parents, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Free movies at AMC on Wednesdays
Saw a commercial at AMC (Mercado) - they are running free movies on Wednesdays (Summer) - I didn't know about this, hence sharing for the benefit of those who don't know ! (Gr... |
DJ |
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on Jul 1, 2007 at 11:55 pm by yet another parent, a member of the Escondido School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Choice School Lotteries
In the neighborhood / choice school comments & debate I would like to voice a frustration.
I don't think it is appropriate or reasonable or fair to enter multiple 'choice' ... |
Do Your Research |
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on Dec 2, 2009 at 10:55 pm by Erin, a resident of the Leland Manor/Garland Drive neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parents need a wake up
It is fact that when you get your license at 16 that you need a year before you drive your friends. It is a fact that drugs are illegal. It is a fact that you are considered... |
don\'t get it |
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on Mar 31, 2008 at 5:24 pm by Parent of teens, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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