SCHOOLS & KIDS
Need advice: Thinking of moving to PA for the schools
Hi, as the mom of a 3 year old and a kindergartner, I could use some advice. We're considering a move from Redwood Shores to Palo Alto, mainly for the schools. Our public elem... |
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on Jan 11, 2010 at 2:47 pm by Barron Park Parent, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Can anyone recommend a female therapist for a depressed teen?
My adult sister is going through a divorce, and her 14 year old daughter is, not surprisingly, having a very difficult (increasingly dangerous) time.
I'm pursuing several a... |
Reed |
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on Jan 13, 2009 at 2:18 pm by OhlonePar, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Reminder for Pranksters
The offense of malicious mischief or vandalism in California is committed when you maliciously deface, damage, or destroy the property of another without consent.
The poten... |
Reminder |
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on Oct 20, 2009 at 8:12 am by Another parent, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Your expericence with EF Tours for students
Hello,
I have been researching on EF Tours specifically for school kids, however, I found that there are conflicting reviews on the internet giving an average rating to the... |
Researching OnTours |
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on Mar 19, 2008 at 8:25 am by Bre, a resident of Stanford |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Important article about school enrollment buried in Around Town and copied here.
GROWTH OR FLUKE? ... Seventy-six new students have enrolled in Palo Alto schools with a start date of Jan. 7 — the first day back after winter break. Last year that number was... |
Resident |
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on Jan 19, 2013 at 3:20 pm by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Paly students riding bikes on wrong side of Churchill
Paly students do ride their bikes the wrong way down Churchill but not excusing them, it is quite apparent why they do it. They are riding along the left side of the driveway ... |
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on Dec 17, 2012 at 5:22 pm by Mom, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School starts next Thursday but already there are lots of school events!
When this new calendar was discussed, we were assured that there would be no school activities before the first day of school. JLS jump start day has already occurred and ther... |
Resident |
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on Aug 13, 2012 at 1:46 pm by Crescent Park Dad, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Is anyone at PAUSD watching Apple say goodbye to text books!
We have been talking about it for some time, but has anyone at Churchill been paying attention?
Web Link
W... |
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on Jan 20, 2012 at 12:37 pm by VoxPop, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Schools could vaccinate Children under 12 without Parental Informed Consent
The state of California has just passed bill AB499, which will permit minor children as young as 12 years old to be vaccinated with sexually transmitted disease vaccines l... |
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on Sep 25, 2011 at 8:45 pm by Mom, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Next School Board Election
In the light of the fact that we have had some very diversive decisions made by our current PAUSD BoE, we must look at some facts and then start thinking about the future ... |
Resident |
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on Jun 6, 2011 at 7:00 pm by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Paly High First, Gunn Third in Bay Area Science 'Olympiad'
Palo Alto and Gunn high schools students outshined their peers from around the region in an Olympics-like competition that tested their science skills and engineering know-how... |
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on Mar 15, 2011 at 1:13 pm by mmmmMom, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Japanese Exchange Students Cancel Palo Alto Visit
Japanese exchange students from Palo Alto’s sister city, Tsuchiura, cancelled their annual visit to local middle schools today because of the massive 8.9 earthquake and deadly... |
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on Mar 13, 2011 at 10:29 am by thank you for the report, a resident of the Adobe-Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Paly Journalist George Brown named California Journalist of the Year by the Journalism Education Association.
Today was a great day for George Brown.
Not only does the Palo Alto High School senior now have a date for Prom on April 23rd, he was accepted into yet another college, and... |
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on Mar 13, 2011 at 9:28 am by Congrats, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Time to Discard Tinsley
The time has come for all parents with kids in Palo Alto schools to demand that the welfare of Palo Alto students come first. Tinsley was a compromise by our school district ... |
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on Mar 22, 2010 at 12:58 pm by proud Tinsley participant, a resident of East Palo Alto |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Gum is a big problem, we should get it banned in our schools and parks
I have had it with those who throw gum where I or my kids have to walk or play. Gum on shoes and brought inside gets on carpets, car interiors, and often ruins shoes. It is al... |
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on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:46 pm by Tron, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mock Graveyards are poor taste this Halloween.
I know this is Halloween and people like to decorate their front yards, but this year I think it is inappropriate to have mock graveyards in Palo Alto. In light of the events... |
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on Oct 21, 2009 at 8:08 pm by Perspective, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School Boundaries are still an issue
Since Garland plans have been scrapped and Scott Laurence has left the district, we are still in a mess with boundaries.
Growth in the south is still a problem. We still ha... |
Resident |
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on Sep 5, 2009 at 5:44 pm by Erin, a resident of the Leland Manor/Garland Drive neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
No candidates for PAUSD board
Can't find the online version, but according to the print version on Friday, there are no candidates other than the incumbents for November election. Therefore Dana Tom and Ba... |
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on Aug 19, 2009 at 9:00 pm by Parent, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Could this happen in PAUSD?
Web Link
Could this happen in PAUSD? I ... |
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on Mar 30, 2009 at 9:50 pm by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Where are the PTAs?
With all this talk about housing, opening Garland, expanding Gunn (and Paly), traffic concerns, elementary kids crossing Oregon, mega schools, I wonder why the PTA isn't doin... |
Resident |
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on Feb 21, 2009 at 12:43 am by A Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mah/Santiago article from MV Voice
PA Weekly.
Why haven't we seen an article like this?
Web Link
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Resident |
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on Oct 29, 2008 at 10:36 am by parent, a member of the Palo Alto High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
College Admission Help
Has anyone used the local Admissions Academy for help with college admission issues? Would you recommend them? |
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on Sep 18, 2007 at 9:47 am by parent, a member of the Gunn High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
How will Supreme Court decision affect PA schools
We now have the ruling of Supreme Court that a child's race will not affect where a child goes to school? I see it that there are two different ways that will affect us here. ... |
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on Jul 23, 2007 at 11:29 am by News Junkie, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Paly vs. Gunn
We're planning on moving to PA this coming year and of course one of the factors we're considering is schools, particularly living in the Gunn or Paly district.
I realize... |
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on Jan 30, 2009 at 9:14 am by anonymous, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
When do you have to register for kindergarten?
We're planning to move into PA before our daughter begins kindergarten in two years. On this board, I've read about how some elementary schools have overflow situations and k... |
Reymundo |
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on Jul 25, 2008 at 4:15 pm by Parent without handles, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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