Dunsmore PTA Hosts Second Annual Chili Cook-Off

By Misty DUPLESSIS On Friday, Feb. 17 Dunsmore Elementary PTA encouraged students to explore their culinary side for the second annual chili cook-off in celebration of Founder’s Day. The family event was open to all students and family and friends of the school looking to fill their crock-pots with a variety of chili. Many students […]

Crescenta-Cañada Lions Club Awards Local Students

By Misty DUPLESSIS The Crescenta-Cañada Lions Club hosted a speech contest on Feb. 15 when three students from local high schools competed for a chance to win scholarship money. Although the event was open to students from all high schools in the area, all three submissions received were from La Cañada High. The speakers included […]

Valley View Celebrates Korean Lunar New Year

By Misty DUPLESSIS The Valley View Korean Parents’ Association hosted an entertaining assembly on Friday, Feb. 3 that helped students understand and celebrate Korean Lunar New Year. Students were introduced to important facts of the holiday and able to see demonstrations of activities and games that are typically enjoyed during the three-day festivity. Many students […]

Valley View Students Define Love

By Misty DUPLESSIS Every February, supermarket entrances are filled with delectable chocolates, plush stuffed animals and heart-shaped knick knacks, all shining with red and pink colors in celebration of Valentine’s Day. For many, this day is an excuse to show someone they care by presenting a card or displaying a thoughtful gesture. For Valentine’s Day, […]

Montrose School Celebrates MLK Day with Balloons

Misty DUPLESSIS In observance of every national holiday, Montrose Christian Montessori School takes time to pay tribute to historic figures and events during its flag ceremony. On Friday, Jan. 13, the school celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King by releasing 100% biodegradable latex balloons with meaningful notes on seed tissue inside of them, […]

Valley View’s Dads and Daughters Attend Royal Ball

By Misty DUPLESSIS On Friday, a royal ball was held for the princesses of Valley View Elementary in celebration of the annual Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance. The room was filled with photographs of famous royals, family crest posters and tables adorned with tiered glasses overflowing with jewels. Girls arrived dressed in gowns and tiaras, escorted […]

A Congressman and an Astronaut Come for a Visit

By Misty DUPLESSIS On Friday, 300 upper grade students from Chamlian Armenian School filled the auditorium as they waited for the morning’s special visitors – thanks to the help of fellow student Shant Armenian. A fourth grader and space enthusiast, Armenian wrote to Congressman Adam Schiff expressing his desire to have an astronaut speak at […]

Student Exhibit Held at Library

By Misty DUPLESSIS On Friday, four winners of the inaugural La Crescenta Library Community Art Contest experienced what it was like to host an art exhibit. Students from Crescenta Valley and Clark Magnet high schools shared their creativity with locals while giving back to the community by donating proceeds of any art sales to the […]

Prom Plus Invites Community to Holiday Boutique

By Misty DUPLESSIS The Prom Plus Committee will host a holiday boutique on Saturday at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Church located at 2563 Foothill Blvd. on the corner of Rosemont. Prom Plus supporters can begin shopping at 9 a.m. The event will run until 4 p.m. with local entertainment provided by Crescenta Valley High […]

First Steps Preschool Celebrates Armenian Month … with Taste

By Misty DUPLESSIS The staff at First Steps Preschool is always looking for new ways to incorporate cultural awareness into their curriculum and the month of October provided a perfect opportunity to share history and background as they celebrated Armenian month. On Oct. 28, students participated in several hands-on activities including art, singing and recitals […]