SCHOOLS & KIDS
James Franco's "Palo Alto": Are things really this awful?
I recently read through some of James Franco's collection of short stories, "Palo Alto". He grew up in Palo Alto and all the stories are set here, so it was pretty cool to se... |
Adobe |
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on Aug 24, 2011 at 6:44 am by Ajiax, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
The Economy's Effect on the Mental Health of Families in Silicon Valley
As the unemployment rate in Silicon Valley sits at a four-year high and consumer prices continue to soar, many parents are coping with the burden of providing for their famili... |
Adolescent Counseling Services |
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on Oct 6, 2008 at 11:01 am by Elizabeth Schar, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Gunn High library displaying student phography
My high school kid Leo loves photography. Gunn High library is displaying Leo's photography work now. Some of these photos have entered scholarship competition for students. ... |
AJ Chen |
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on Apr 8, 2010 at 3:32 pm by Crescent Park Dad, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
vote for photo of Coyote Hill (palo alto) in SIGMA contest
Hi, Leo is a high school student at Gunn High. His photo of the beautiful Coyote Hill near Standford is entering the SIGMA photo contest for high school students. Please the v... |
ajchen |
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on Mar 9, 2010 at 2:49 pm by ajchen, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Double Secret Elementary School Information!!
I went to the prospective parent information session at Ohlone the other night. I wanted to learn more about the school and the MI program.
The people running the school s... |
Alana |
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on Nov 20, 2009 at 2:39 pm by OhlonePar, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Lack of Trust impacts PiE and more
After reading many, maybe all, the posts about MI, my biggest concern is that something about the way the MI has been introduced to the greater PAUSD community is creating a w... |
alex |
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on Jan 10, 2007 at 12:51 pm by Board Observer, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Save the Crossing Guards: Charge for Highschool Parking
I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but do Palo Alto high schools really provide free parking for students who drive to school? How can we afford to support this i... |
Alex Green |
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on May 22, 2010 at 6:13 pm by ha_farloungtzen, a resident of East Palo Alto |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Schools only bus system in Menlo Park
Does anyone know more about the "schools only" VTA bus system that runs in Menlo Park? I have heard that VTA busses operate between the schools so that kids can walk to their... |
Alex Green |
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on Oct 31, 2007 at 1:51 pm by Alex Green, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Seminar: Chinese in the Schools -- Preparing a Global Workforce July 13
Web Link#
Preparing a Global Workforce:
Teaching Chinese Language and Culture in California
July 13, 2006, 8:30 AM - 5:00... |
Alex Green |
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on Jul 24, 2006 at 10:50 pm by Grace Mah, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Grant Workshop
For all who are interested in grant writing to fund school programs there's an upcoming workshop as follows
Web Link
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Alex Green |
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on Jun 16, 2006 at 2:25 pm by Alex Green, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Paly FOMF Help
Hi everyone! This weekend is the Friends of Millard Fillmore Trivia Hunt, a competition to find and document answers to questions. One of our assignments is to find a person b... |
Alexei Koseff |
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on Feb 3, 2008 at 5:48 pm by Brain, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
CYSA Soccer Tryouts for Girls 9 & 10 years old
Two Stanford Soccer Club teams seek players for Spring 2009:
Devil & Tsunami are CYSA Class 3 soccer teams for energetic girls who love soccer, working hard and having fun ... |
Alexis Hamilton |
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on Nov 12, 2008 at 5:38 pm by Alexis Hamilton, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
MI -- What can Palo Altans learn from the experience?
What can we as palo alto citizens learn from the MI experience? My most pressing question is how can we create a better "review process" that ensures a fresh supply of ideas ... |
Alexis Hamilton |
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on Jan 20, 2007 at 5:47 pm by A.J., a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Let's hope this won't happen in our town: bullying results in death
An 11 year old boy killed himself by hanging after bullying at middle school. This tragedy reminds us all that there is no place for bullying and that schools must take effec... |
Alice Smith |
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on Apr 9, 2009 at 8:59 pm by Alice Smith, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Why Seniors should Vote Yes on Measure A
As a senior citizen and long term resident of Palo Alto, I encourage Palo Alto voters to support Measure A. The quality of our community is not measured by whether a building... |
Alice Smith |
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on May 25, 2008 at 1:09 pm by No Reason for A, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Heroism at Gunn
I work occasionally as an aide for a Special Education class at Gunn High School.One day in April, I was escorting a student with Down's syndrome.
That day in gym class, th... |
alice u. hahn |
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on May 18, 2011 at 10:47 pm by Misha, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Solution to Town and Country Center backups
Extend the existing overpass on the western (El Camino) side near the railroad tracks to allow cars to cross over Embarcadero Road. Instead of a encountering a left turn signa... |
Allen Podell |
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on Jan 3, 2010 at 12:56 pm by bad math, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
transition
The stress placed on kids now is much more
It may not be obvious but the stress to compete academically has been ratcheting sky high over the last few years - putting some o... |
aman |
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on Jun 25, 2007 at 10:21 am by tired of bickering, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Kids doing all the math ahead over the Summer
Hello all,
what do we all think about Palo Alto Kids being put through math classes (matching exactly next years cirriculum) ahead of time during the Summer Vacation.
Y... |
amaninpaloalto |
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on Jun 23, 2007 at 8:39 pm by anonymous parent, a member of the Palo Alto High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
resources for homeschoolers
I have recently started homeschooling my kids and I was wondering if any veteran homeschoolers ever use tutors. I suspect one of my boys needs a specialized reading tutor and ... |
amom |
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on May 7, 2012 at 10:00 am by mom of 3 boys, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
summer ideas for teens
Any ideas for summer activities for a kid too old for camp, too young to work? (14) Particularly interested in leads for volunteering opportunities. |
amom |
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on Feb 16, 2011 at 7:22 pm by Megan, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
woodworking classes for kids
Does anyone know of an after school woodworking class for a 12 year old kid? |
amom |
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on Aug 24, 2010 at 11:22 am by kobi, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
tutors
Can anyone recommend a good tutor for high school level English? |
amom |
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on Aug 12, 2010 at 11:08 pm by Patti, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
how to find cysa team
Does anyone have any pointers for finding a CYSA team for a 6th grade girl? I have heard there are different divisions and leagues and from the little I have found out they si... |
amom |
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on Mar 30, 2010 at 5:10 pm by Midtown Mom, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
OT advice
I would like to hear from parents who have experience with starting occupational therapy with an older child (13). Is it very unusual, are the results good, how do you handle ... |
amom |
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on Jul 9, 2009 at 1:42 pm by amom, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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