Fremont Elementary School celebrated its traditional Patriot Day on 9-11 with Glendale fire fighters and police. The streets were blocked off and a celebration mixed with deep remembrance that honors the country and especially those victims of 9-11. “It was pretty emotional,” said Olympia Janet-Turchin, historian for Fremont. She added the event was made even […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The halls of Clark Magnet High School were filled not with students but with parents as the school hosted its annual Back to School Night last Thursday. A noted magnet institution focusing on science and technology, the school draws its students from the Crescenta Valley and surrounding communities. On Thursday evening, parents […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley High School students are out to change the world, one club at a time. This week, the school’s quad has been filled daily with tables and enthusiastic students all promoting their club. Student organizations with interests ranging from building a school in China to raising environmental interest abroad left no […]
Nola Ching, the art and religion teacher at St. James Catholic School, had her students honor International Day of Peace on Sept. 21 by having them create “Pinwheels for Peace.” “Peace starts with yourself,” she said to her class. “Peace can start one step at a time.” The International Day of Peace provides an opportunity […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley High School parents and students attended Back To School Night on Sept. 17. Parents, their child’s schedule in hand, found out how busy a typical school day was as they rushed from one classroom to another. Teachers explained what will be expected of students in each classroom in the up […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday Glendale firefighters were presented letters of appreciation that were written, and drawn, by students from Crescenta Valley schools and the first graders in teacher Lindsey Johnson’s class at R.D. White Elementary School. During the height of the Station Fire, Johnson was driving through her Crescenta Valley neighborhood and her thoughts […]
Adam Fletcher of Boy Scout Troop 288 finished his Eagle Project last Sunday with a rededication and relocation of a plaque for Sgt. David Demmon, who was Missing-In-Action in 1965. The plaque has been forgotten and neglected over the years, and Adam returned it to a place of Honor for everyone to see. Watch the […]
CV High School Back to School Night: Sept. 17 starting at 7:00 p.m. Holy Redeemer School Parent Orientation Back to School night for grades 5-8. Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. Valley View Back to School Picnic Sept. 18. Check school for time. Dunsmore Elementary Back to School Night: Sept. 22 starting at 6:30 p.m. Fremont […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Clark Magnet High School is unique in many ways from its class on underwater robotics to the way the staff greets the incoming ninth graders with pancakes, sausage and orange juice. “We are the only school in Glendale that does this,” said Principal Doug Dall as he addressed about 320 incoming freshman at […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Mountain Avenue Elementary parents and kids took time out of their Saturday to plant flowers and pull weeds, and dust some ash off trees, for the school’s Beautification Day. “I may not have a green thumb but I love to come and help,” said Amanda Bova’s mom Sarah. Amanda was busy with […]