On slippery ground
      FOUR ON THE FLOOR- Westlake Montessori student Gabrielle Boland, 4, tries roller skating for the first time with help from Oaks Christian School sophomore George Youmans, 15, during the Centennial Guild of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles roller skating party fundraiser at the Thousand Oaks Roller D...
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Family gives $112,000 to 3 schools
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      Gratitude for the high quality of education the Las Virgenes Unified School District provides has prompted a local family to donate $112,000 to three schools. "This is the largest single gift in the history of the schools," Deputy Superintendent Donald Zimring said at a recent schoo...
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      All events aresubject to change. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to contact us with updated information at: newstip@theacorn.com. Agoura Chargers Tues., Feb. 13: Spring play/G building/7 p.m./through Saturday Wed., Feb.
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Triunfo YMCA announces Model United Nations program
      The Triunfo YMCA will host an introductory meeting for a new government program, Model United Nations, designed for children in grades six through nine, at 7 p.m. tonight, Thurs., Feb. 8, at Oaks Christian School, Disciples Chapel, 31749 La Tienda Drive, Westlake Village. The meeting is open to ...
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Parenting workshop on sensory issues scheduled
      A free parenting workshop dealing with sensory issues faced by children with autism and other development differences will be presented from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 12 at the Oak Park Community Library, 899 Kanan Road, Oak Park. The workshop is sponsored by Ventura County Speci...
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Oak Park High welcomes new band teacher
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
      Kids who study music do well in every area of their lives, believes Daniel O'Brien, the new band director at Oak Park High School. "You can learn many things through music. Through ensembles you learn teamwork; you can also realize individual achievement," O'Brien said.
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