Students return to Ellis Island
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      A social studies lesson on immigration at White Oak Elementary School in Westlake Village made history come alive for third-grade students reenacting the journeys of their ancestors who came to America through Ellis Island at New York Harbor more than 100 years ago.
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Sharing the love
     WARM FUZZIES- The girls of room 3A at Heschel West School in Agoura Hills prepare their gifts of stuffed animals and pajamas which will be given to children in foster care and living in local shelters. From left, Bess Djavadi, Lauren Shemtov, Solange Kupersmid, Jenna Lorin, Emily Harari and Julia B...
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Visit Sunny Skies Camp
      Since 1974 Sunny Skies has provided traditional outdoor summer day camp experiences for boys and girls ages 4 to 14. Sunny Skies is at 3190 Triunfo Canyon Road in Agoura Hills, on a 23-acre ranch. Parents who are interested in learning more about Sunny Skies may attend an open house on S...
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Alternative school to hold open house
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      Plans for an alternative elementary school program recently approved by the Las Virgenes Unified School District are moving ahead fast.
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Agoura jazz bands head for New York
      Agoura High School's "Essentially Ellington" and "A" jazz bands, under the direction of John Mosley and Chad Bloom, were selected as two out of 15 national finalists in the 2007 Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Competition at the Lincoln Center in New York.
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Students host medieval fair
      The seventhgrade social science teachers and students at A.E. Wright Middle School will present the 32nd annual Medieval Market from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. today, Fri., March 16 on the north campus basketball courts at 4029 N. Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas. Rain date is Tues., March 20.
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      All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to contact us with updated information at: newstip@theacorn.com. Agoura Chargers Mon.
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Camp Summertime hosts open house
      Camp Summertime will host open houses from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun., March 18 and 25 at Calamigos Ranch in the Agoura Hills/Malibu area. Families are welcome to visit with staff and directors on those days. According to camp organizers, Camp Summertime has provided a quality day camp envir...
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