SCHOOLS & KIDS Classes cut? Not for dedicated Harvest Park teacher Cuts that eliminated special summer school programs for gifted students weren't enough to stop Lynn Gatehouse, a teacher at Harvest Park Middle School. Gatehouse, on her own, ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 6, 2012 at 7:18 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 6, 2012 at 7:18 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS New SRVUSD Bond - late meeting notice It was nice to receive a mailing from the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD), announcing an informational meeting to discuss their new school bond proposal, sch... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by C. R. Mudgeon, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Aug 1, 2012 at 4:29 pm
SCHOOLS & KIDS St. Isidore welcomes new principal After weeks of meetings and interviews, the St. Isidore School search committee has selected Vice Principal Maria Ward to replace retiring principal Jean Schroeder.
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SCHOOLS & KIDS Police seek public's help in finding man who harassed, exposed himself to girl Police are seeking the public's help to find a man who harassed and exposed himself to a 14-year-old girl in Walnut Creek last week. The teen was walking along the Iron Horse ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 29, 2012 at 10:47 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 4, 2012 at 12:24 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS TRAFFIX program expands to high schools Streets around Monte Vista and California high schools will be slightly less congested next fall as the TRAFFIX school bus program makes its way to the upper classes.
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SCHOOLS & KIDS Danville man takes unique path to being a scientist When Maxwell Bertolero was in high school nine years ago, he was advised that he'd better get his act together or he'd never succeed. But, although he took an alternative rout... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 13, 2012 at 7:17 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 13, 2012 at 1:43 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Down Syndrome Education Alliance launched at San Ramon Valley schools Developmentally disabled students in the San Ramon Valley will now receive extra attention to ensure scholastic success, thanks to an advocacy group.
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SCHOOLS & KIDS District announces classified employees of the year San Ramon Valley Unified School District recently announced its classified employees of the year -- those important staff members who play key roles in student achievement, sa... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 11, 2012 at 1:28 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 11, 2012 at 1:28 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS San Ramon Valley schools named top in the state The U.S. News and World Report recently released its [Web Link list of top high schools] in the nation. All ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 10, 2012 at 6:05 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 11, 2012 at 8:50 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS St. Isidore principal retires after 21 years St. Isidore School's beloved school principal, Jean Schroeder recently announced her retirement and will say many tearful goodbyes in June. Schroeder has spent 21 years at St.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 9, 2012 at 6:18 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 9, 2012 at 8:24 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS School facilities needs list nears $400 million At a Wednesday workshop, officials from San Ramon Valley Unified School District reviewed a capital facilities needs assessment -- a list that may determine the future of a pr... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 7, 2012 at 5:22 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 9, 2012 at 8:36 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Superintendent Enoch no longer a candidate for Seattle job Enoch, 63, was recruited by the district after announcing his retirement at SRVUSD and was one of three finalists for the position. In an email to the Seattle school board, En... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 30, 2012 at 4:41 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 1, 2012 at 8:11 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Seattle search firm sought superintendent, convinced Enoch to apply Superintendent Steve Enoch didn't go looking for a new job after announcing his retirement from the San Ramon Valley Unified School district; the job went looking for him. Tha... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 23, 2012 at 11:42 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 23, 2012 at 11:42 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Monte Vista students hammer away at old library Approximately 15 students, who were either members of the leadership team or the student design committee, donned hard hats and goggles to pose with sledgehammers already stuc... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 6, 2012 at 7:40 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 6, 2012 at 8:38 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS School district superintendent announces retirement Steven Enoch, San Ramon Valley Unified School District's superintendent of schools, recently announced that he plans to retire on June 30. Enoch has served as the district's s... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Mar 28, 2012 at 12:12 pm There have been 18 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 25, 2012 at 9:11 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Amador takes Monte Vista in JV lacrosse 12-6 Monte Vista High school's junior varsity Mustangs faced Amador Valley High on March 23. Monte Vista lost 12-6. Photo by Jeffrey Weil.
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SCHOOLS & KIDS Eagle Scout builds racks for bike-friendly downtown As the Danville Town Council approved plans to improve bicycle parking in the downtown area earlier this month, a San Ramon Valley High student was finishing his own project t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Mar 24, 2012 at 7:03 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 29, 2012 at 10:13 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Los Cerros makes strides to merge special needs and mainstream students While middle school may be a difficult time for students physically, emotionally and socially, administrators at Los Cerros Middle School in Danville have succeeded in creatin... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Mar 22, 2012 at 6:39 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 22, 2012 at 11:49 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS SRVUSD PTAs stump for Our Children Our Future initiative A petition drive is under way at San Ramon Valley schools to that could secure funding for schools across the state for the next 12 years. The petition drive for an initiative... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Mar 13, 2012 at 10:34 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 16, 2012 at 7:29 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS School district will accept childcare changes, pending legal consultation At its next meeting, SRVUSD's Board of Education will vote to determine whether or not to accept changes to on-site childcare providers at three elementary schools. Following ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Mar 8, 2012 at 7:48 am There have been 47 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 27, 2012 at 9:40 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Parents angered over proposed childcare changes Three San Ramon Valley Unified elementary schools may see changes to on-site childcare providers as the district's Board of Education votes to approve new leases at its Tuesda... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Mar 5, 2012 at 8:49 pm There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 10, 2012 at 3:59 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS On campus child care I heard that a "committee" selected Kids Country to throw The Growing Room out of several schools this week. I don't believe for a second that a "committee" of parents would c... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Lisa, a member of the Tassajara Hills Elementary School community, on Mar 3, 2012 at 8:32 am There have been 27 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 22, 2012 at 8:22 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Danville woman charged with leaving infants in car while shopping A Danville woman who faces felony child endangerment in connection with leaving her two infant twins in a car last week at Stoneridge Shopping Center may have done the same th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 14, 2012 at 5:03 pm There have been 43 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 22, 2012 at 10:34 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Deals to be found: 3 days of VG Online Auction Left Don't forget to check out the amazing selection of items posted on the Vista Grande Online Auction. Items include:
-restaurant gift cards
-beauty gift cards
-Shelby the au... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Vista Grande Mom, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community, on Feb 13, 2012 at 9:13 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 14, 2012 at 11:26 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Healthier lunches debut at 5 SRV elementaries Greasy chicken nuggets and salty hot dogs are a thing of the past at five San Ramon Valley elementary schools, as students forgo fried foods in favor of fresh fruits and veggi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jan 26, 2012 at 11:11 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 27, 2012 at 1:21 pm.