The Glendale Assisteens girls hosted a pajama party for the pediatric cancer patients at City of Hope in Duarte. The party was on Dec. 8, and the girls helped set up, serve families, play with the kids and ensured that everything ran as smoothly for the families and the hospital. The Assisteens is a philanthropic […]
Every patient’s journey is Adventist Health Glendale’s mission to heal and provide compassionate care. This support extends beyond the hospital walls and also comes from a dedicated community. This holiday season, over 40 boxes of “hope and courage” were delivered to the hospital’s Cancer Center by the Crescenta Valley High School Healing Hands Club. Each […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY With hundreds of children, members of the board of education, Superintendent Winfred Roberson and distinguished guests in attendance, Lincoln Elementary School held an official ribbon cutting for its new building and turf field. After the pledge of allegiance, led by sixth grade student council member Adelaide Haack, members of the school board […]
By Nicole MOORE On Saturday afternoon, the folkloric dancers from Horace Mann Elementary School, ages 6-11, graced the historic Casa Adobe de San Rafael’s patio with their beautiful costumes and intricate dance steps. Glendale Beautiful, a non-profit corporation that is invested in the beautification of the Glendale area, hosted the annual holiday event. The non-profit […]
Dunsmore Elementary PTA held its annual “hollydays” shopping boutique from Dec. 1 through Dec. 6. There were over a thousand items perfect for the gift-giving season! It was an opportunity for students to buy gifts, including homemade crafts and jewelry, for their family and friends. Parents, friends and family were also welcome to shop during […]
Dunsmore Elementary held its annual winter choral concert on Wednesday, Nov. 28 to ring in the holidays. Students from grades three to six sang a medley of holiday songs representing Christmas, Hanukkah and traditions from different countries. Nancy Abbot, the chorus director, was accompanied by Evelyn Callister on the piano. Dunsmore families filled the auditorium […]
The staff and students of Dunsmore Elementary school are ready for the holidays! They wore their best PJs and brought their warmest stuffed animals to get into the mood of the holiday season. Contributed by Viehanoosh NAZARIAN
Foothill Municipal Water District announced the selection of artwork by two local students for inclusion in an upcoming 2018 calendar centered on the theme Water Is Life. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) sponsored the Water Is Life calendar that features artwork from only 36 students. As part of the honor, the artwork […]
Dunsmore Elementary School continued its Thanksgiving tradition of having the first grade students perform for parents. First grade teachers Theresa Cortes, Joseph Sloane and Rain Gibney practiced traditional Thanksgiving songs, such as “Over the River” and chants, “Gobble, Gobble,” with their students in anticipation of the Thanksgiving break. First grade students took turns and explained […]
Over 120 special education students from Glendale Unified School District Elementary Schools competed at the 2017 GUSD Fall School Games on Thursday, Nov. 16 at Roosevelt Middle School. School Games provides training and competitive sports opportunities for special education and adapted physical education students. It encourages youth participation, inclusion and leadership in schools and prepares […]