Graduating class shares day of bonding
St. James has a history of eighth grade students who have gone through the school together and always have bonded during their final year. The 2010 graduating class is no different. This year St. James has a new eighth grade teacher, Lisa Knatcal, who has enjoyed being a part of the bonding and shared some […]
Mountain Avenue Elementary School jog-a-thon raises thousands
The sound of sneakers pounding the pavement in November at Mountain Avenue Elementary School’s annual jog-a-thon resulted in more than $24,500 being raised for the school’s MACK (Mountain Avenue Committed to Kids) organization. In total the students completed 10,345 laps, averaging 18.9 laps per student, and the donations netted will be used to improve the […]
It’s the Bronze Award for Troop 680-1
By Mary O’KEEFE After choosing a project, raising funds, earning two badges and reaching out to the community on a Sunday morning at the Harvest Market, members of Girl Scout Troop 680-1 saw their hard work pay off with the receipt of their Bronze Award. Part of the Bronze Award requirements is the completion by […]
Kindergarten Tour at Mountain Avenue Elementary
By Mary O’KEEFE Parents of children beginning kindergarten in 2010-11 at Mountain Avenue Elementary are invited to visit the school on Dec. 18. “It is an opportunity for our community to come and visit our kindergarten classrooms for the day and find out what we have to offer,” said Principal Rebeca Witt. Parents are invited […]
Meet Ivy Hopper
Ivy Hopper is a teen columnist who talks with authors and fans of books that are currently being read by today’s youth. This week I sat down with author Pamela Wells. Pamela Wells wrote The Heartbreakers and The Crushes. The Heartbreakers is soon to be a movie called “Rules of Dating for Teenage Girls.” The […]
Scout Troop conquers Philmont
Philmont Scout Ranch is one of three national camps operated by the Boy Scouts of America and is considered the “Holy Grail” to most Boy Scouts, often mentioned at a Scout’s Eagle Court of Honor as one of their most memorable experiences. Local Troop #509 of JPL sent a crew of seven Scouts and two […]
FSHA students hosting book drive
Members of the Book Club at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy are hosting a drive for children’s books that will not only ensure that underprivileged kids receive the gift of a new book for Christmas, but also will teach children about giving back to their community. The club has partnered with the non-profit group Milk & […]
Clark Magnet honors safety personnel
The Clark Magnet High School PTA honored police and fire fighters at its November meeting. “Usually we recognize people during our Founders Day ceremony in February,” said Aida Mousessian, president of PTA. “We decided to give thanks [now] and honor our hard working firefighters and police departments for their outstanding service regarding the Station Fires. […]
Youth Notes
Christmas baseball camp offered Play Hard Christmas Baseball Camp takes place from Dec. 27 through Dec. 30. Play Hard owner is Danny Ricabal. L.A. Angels minor league pitching instructor and Oakland A’s scout Eric Martins is a camp coach and infield instructor. The camp takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Blair High […]