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 […]
By Lori BODNAR For those who like singing, dancing, or playing an instrument, Mountain Avenue Elementary School offered these and more at its student talent show held on March 5. The theme was “Mountain Avenue’s Got Talent!” and over 43 acts debuted proving this was true. The show was in the evening so students could […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern For students who wondered about the different medical careers available, Crescenta Valley High School provided answers during its Health Career Night on Feb. 21. About 30 doctors, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) gave presentations to students at CVHS about the different professions in the medical field and the […]
By Lori BODNAR Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church hosted its 11th annual Empty Bowls event on Saturday to support Friends in Deed, an organization that helps the homeless. Adults who attended the charity fundraiser paid $20 ($15 for kids) to receive a beautifully decorated handmade pottery bowl then fill it with soup. Many local restaurants […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Fairies, gnomes, unicorns and dragons descended on Mountain Avenue Elementary for the Enchanted Forest Book Fair – despite the downpour of rain. Students shopped once with their class, and could also shop during recess as well. Different nights of the book fair had different themes. On Dec. 5 was the Book […]