By Mary O’KEEFE A local mom has created a social media page where community members can “adopt” a Crescenta Valley High School student to show their support as the student faces a COVID-19 graduation. “I actually got [the idea] from a page that started in Santa Clarita,” said Stephanie Rodriguez who created the Facebook page […]
More than 30 candidates applied for the 2020 La Crescenta Woman’s Club scholarships. Candidates were interviewed by four club member scholarship teams who carefully selected the recipients. In addition to achieving a high GPA, each candidate was able to present his/her proven leadership skills, volunteer/membership service, work experiences, numerous study-related awards as well as outlining […]
Becca McKim of Glendale graduated with a kinesiology BS, pre-physical therapy from Boise State University on May 9. McKim was among nearly 2,800 students eligible for degrees. Boise State celebrated their achievements with the university’s first-ever virtual commencement ceremony on May 9 boisestate.edu/commencement. A public metropolitan research university with nearly 28,000 students, Boise State is […]
Alique Krikorian celebrated her recent 10th birthday by sending meals to Adventist Health Glendale from her favorite restaurant Mix and Match Burger. “Thank you doctors and nurses for all your help keeping us safe. God bless you all! Hope you enjoy the burger,” said Alique.
Tevan Gevorkian received his Eagle Scout Award during a virtual ceremony on April 24. As his family was preparing for their candlelight vigil to commemorate the Armenian Genocide, Gevorkian was attending his Boy Scout Eagle Scout board of review via Zoom. For his Eagle Scout Project, Gevorkian painted La Cañada High School basketball courts, a […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern This week, May 4-8, is National Teacher Appreciation Week. For those parents who haven’t yet thanked their children’s teachers, several principals at local schools will forward a card or note to teachers if the notes are sent to the school, or parents can send an email expressing gratitude to their child’s […]
While everyone is working to accommodate to a new normal due to COVID-19, the teachers at Crescenta-Cañada Cooperative Nursery School (CCNS) have taken to virtual platforms to continue important learning for the school’s 3-year old Darling Ducklings and 4-year old Busy Bears. Using online apps and tools, the teachers have posted songs, stories and activities […]
The Center for Children has opened its doors so essential workers will have a safe place to leave their children when they go to work. There are measures that are being taken to keep the children, the staff and families safe. The following are the updates with new regulations that seem to be coming out […]
A Message From the CV High School Yearbook Staff Content for the yearbook is needed from seniors. This is an opportunity for them to be in the book and also to get some of their thoughts and feelings documented in the history book unique to CV for this 2020 school year. Seniors: visit the link […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Most local schools have been “remote learning” for about a month now due to COVID-19 social distancing safer-at-home directives. Teachers, parents and students have risen to the challenge. Many schools are finding various platforms to use for online learning to engage students and keep them connected to their teachers and peers […]