SCHOOLS & KIDS Monte Vista, Venture get new principals Two principals -- Janet Terranova and Matt Hermann will take over new positions in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD).
Read the full story here Web Link.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 19, 2010 at 7:24 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 20, 2010 at 8:19 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Shame on the Morgan Hill Principal The hundreds of thousands men and women who have given their lives throughout the history of America to make sure our American flag, the red, white, and blue, would keep flyin... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Gary, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on May 12, 2010 at 8:54 am There have been 62 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 21, 2010 at 9:46 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Student and Educator Recognition At the Alamo Rotary club meeting on May 5, 2010, the club
recognized 6 outstanding San Ramon Valley teachers and
6 outstanding students for their extraordinary achievements... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by alamojj, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood, on May 10, 2010 at 3:50 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 24, 2010 at 10:55 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Four furlough days to save district about $3M As the deadline for delivering final layoff notices to teachers approaches, the school district and teachers' union has come up with a tentative agreement to try to save posit... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 10, 2010 at 8:56 am There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 11, 2010 at 2:32 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS A 'Grande' celebration Vista Grande Elementary School held an assembly Friday to commemorate the receipt of the California Distinguished School Award, as well as honor five retiring teachers. Follow... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 4, 2010 at 1:16 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 4, 2010 at 8:45 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Danville teachers can dish it out Teachers and the principal of Tassajara Hills Elementary school took a night job Monday, serving up food for "McTeacher's Nights" at McDonald's. The event raised nearly $1,000... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 29, 2010 at 9:20 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 4, 2010 at 10:16 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Police to crack down on seat belt enforcement Danville police are continuing to catch drivers and passengers violating state seat belt laws as a part of a year-long Click It or Ticket campaign.
Read the full story here ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 22, 2010 at 5:46 am There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 25, 2010 at 10:41 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Possible classified staff reductions on Tuesday's school board agenda At Tuesday night's regularly scheduled meeting, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District will likely decide to reduce hours or eliminate some positions for the classified ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 13, 2010 at 9:31 am There have been 27 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 18, 2010 at 9:25 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Roving to the top The U12 Boys Mustang Rovers were champions of the Mustang Devil Mountain Tournament held in Danville on Aug. 30-31.
Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 8, 2010 at 1:52 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 8, 2010 at 1:53 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Loyalty Oaths: Code of Conduct contracts in schools and school leagues Dear Dolores,
The current feature provided in subscriber reader services on school and school league use of loyalty oaths as code of conduct contracts has been published ye... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Ralph N. Shirlet, a resident of another community, on Apr 3, 2010 at 8:40 am
SCHOOLS & KIDS Teens Idols! Show off talent, win $1,000 The 2010 Valley Teen Idol contest, sponsored by San Ramon Valley Rotary, is taking applications from contestants ages 13-19. The grand prize is $1,000 plus a professional reco... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Mar 31, 2010 at 10:57 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 31, 2010 at 10:57 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Raises for District Administrators? I have recently learned about a provision in the district administrators' contract regarding their pay: every three years they are entitled to a 5% increase with board approv... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Parent in District, a member of the Monte Vista High School community, on Mar 25, 2010 at 12:06 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 27, 2010 at 8:03 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Admitted to your college? It's time for a fresh look "I would bet that the Class of 2010 seniors will be spending some time at their mailboxes and checking their email messages over the next few weeks," writes college admission ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Mar 22, 2010 at 10:59 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 1, 2010 at 10:38 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Alamo MAC to look at parks budget Parks and recreation will be the subject tonight at the Alamo MAC meeting. A representative from Public Works will make a presentation about how county service district R7A, P... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Mar 16, 2010 at 7:00 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 16, 2010 at 7:00 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS An invitation to hear former Assemblywoman, Lynne Leach On Monday, March 22, 2010 you are invited to hear former State Legislator, community activist, and businesswoman Lynne Leach. Lynne was elected to the Assembly in 1996 and was... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Steve Mick, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood, on Mar 15, 2010 at 3:38 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 15, 2010 at 10:12 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Golf season in full swing With spring, comes high school golf. The Monte Vista High men's varsity golf team spent a sunny day on the green Roundhill Country Club against Foothill High last week. Both t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Mar 11, 2010 at 6:29 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 11, 2010 at 6:29 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Unpleasant answers: YMCA planning results Dear Dolores,
Not to overwhelm the editor but the YMCA issues are esculating.
Neighborhood parents now have issues with changes in school programs conducted by SRV YMCA.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by CDSI Research, a resident of another community, on Mar 8, 2010 at 6:00 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 9, 2010 at 7:40 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Day of Action, here and across California Today was a Day of Action in the San Ramon Valley as well as the rest of Contra Costa County and the state as teachers and parents joined to protest budget cuts to public educ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Mar 5, 2010 at 7:33 am There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 5, 2010 at 4:03 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Alamo MAC hears from schools chief The School District will soon decide on whether to install solar panels at Monte Vista High and other schools, and Superintendent Steve Enoch told the Alamo MAC that he would ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Mar 3, 2010 at 7:07 am There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 5, 2010 at 5:40 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Teen Wire: A student's take on bigger classes, school budget crisis Teen columnist Daniel Morizono talks about the difference smaller classes make in the ninth grade, based on his personal observations from when he was a freshman, [Web Link.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Mar 1, 2010 at 2:25 pm There have been 34 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 9, 2010 at 8:18 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Schools chief on MAC agenda School Superintendent Steve Enoch will talk about budget issues and the solar panels proposed for Monte Vista High School at tonight's meeting of the Alamo Municipal Advisory ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Mar 1, 2010 at 1:36 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 1, 2010 at 1:36 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Solar PV installation at Monte Vista High School Dear Dolores,
Is the SRVUSD Solar PV approach too expensive?
Information provided by Solar PV group members, major producers and suppliers outlines new panel and inverte... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by CDSI Research Fellowship, a member of the Monte Vista High School community, on Mar 1, 2010 at 8:43 am
SCHOOLS & KIDS 1,200 students later Mr. Savatgy paused a moment, searching for the best way to describe what he loves about kids.
Read the full story here Web Link ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Mar 1, 2010 at 2:31 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 30, 2010 at 9:34 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS School anxiety high as cuts loom Class size increases are being considered along with eliminating some high school counselors and other staff reductions in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District as it f... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 27, 2010 at 4:12 pm There have been 75 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 4, 2010 at 7:57 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS School libraries in the SRVUSD As the San Ramon Valley Unified School District approaches another year of difficult decision making, I strongly urge the Board of Education not to reduce any library position... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Larissa Worth, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Feb 22, 2010 at 10:23 am There have been 59 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 2, 2010 at 4:02 pm.