Eating healthy at school
     Getting California's children to eat healthier at school is the aim of a new report released by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell.
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Calabasas High musicians hit the road
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
     Music students at Calabasas High School have been on a roll of recognition for their talent. Three different groups from the school's acclaimed music program-the Wind Ensemble, the Jazz Band and the Vivace Choir--have been invited to play at renowned venues across the United States.
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Students in the community
     BALLOON BUDDIES- Lindero Canyon students from the campus club Youth Act were out in full force at the Rotary Club of Westlake Village Street Festival recently. Under the leadership of their teacher, Helene Baril, the students perform volunteer chores and work to make their community a better place. From left, Camille Mahlknecht, Sean McSweeney and Lindsay Chaney.
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Willow students help environment
     The Kids FACE (Kids For A Clean Environment) club at Willow Elementary School in Agoura Hills, open to all fourthand fifth-graders, not only teaches students about local environmental issues, but it also encourages environmental action.
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Ambassadors scheduled for Slam 'n' Jam
By Avi Rutschman avi@theacorn.com
     Friends of Oak Park Schools, a nonprofit community organization devoted to helping the Oak Park Unified School District with its financial challenges, will host a group of special dignitaries on April 23 at Oak Park High School.
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Sign up now for Discovery Nature Camp
     Reservations are being accepted for Discovery Nature Camp offered by Mountains Restoration Trust in two sessions this summer. Designed for children ages 8 to 12, the camp provides a strong science and environmental focus through use of hands-on activities, scientific tools, guided hikes, nature craf
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Oak Park schools contact information
     District Office Switchboard: (818)735-3200 Administration
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Do private, public school standards differ?
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
     Part II of Two Parts Weyland Academy, a private special education school in Camarillo that was expected to
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These little piggies love to act
     HUFF AND PUFF-The "Marvelous Monkeys" kindergarten class of Red Oak Elementary School perform the "Three Piggy Opera" on Thurs., March 23. Their teacher is Robbin Lund.
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Students make dean's List
     Oak Park resident Andrew Graham, the son of Rhonda Dimmette, has been named to the dean's list for the fall 2005 semester at Azusa Pacific University, where he is a music major. The Christian, evangelical university is in the San Gabriel Valley.
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School lawn gets beauty treatment
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers DIGGING IN-Agoura High School gets a landscaping makeover organized by Eagle Scout Joey Wolhaupter of Troop 775. Volunteers include Oak Park resident John Bellinghiere, left, Lindero Canyon Middle School eighth-grade student Ben Wolhaupter, 14, center, and Westlake High School senior Carl Hinds, 17, right.
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