Mother’s Day is May 11 and The Acorn wants your mom to receive the recognition she deserves. In 100 words or less, please write and tell us why your mother is special. Whether it’s a poignant memory that you have, a small story you’d like to tell or just a few kind words for Mom, your thoughts are important. Even […]
2008-04-10
Five school districts address budget crisis
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com Chuck Weis Chuck Weis, superintendent of Ventura County schools, kicked off a five-district meeting addressing Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s budget–which cuts about $4.8 billion from schools–by firing up the crowd spilling out of the Thousand Oaks High School Performing Arts Center. "We’ve been smacked in the face with the reality that California schools are some of the […]
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School district to conduct survey
Some board members believe timing is offThe Las Virgenes Unified School District wants 9,000 parents to complete a school survey. Superintendent Donald Zimring said the survey is part of a district effort to identify areas of strength and areas that could be improved upon. Three different surveys have been created, targeting parents of elementary, middle and high school students. Survey questions on specific programs are included, […]
Agoura Hills resident named to dean’s list
Zack Rosenberg of Agoura Hills was named to the dean’s list at Paul Smith’s College for the fall 2007 semester. Rosenberg is enrolled in the school’s Division of Hospitality, Resort and Culinary Management and earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this honor. The college is in Adirondack Park of New York state.
Website encourages recycling
The county of Ventura sponsors the www.VCMAX.org “Donate, Reuse, Recycle” waste reduction website and invites all county residents and businesses to tour the program’s virtual reuse warehouse, check out the items listed or place free “Wanted” or “Available” ads. Everything listed on the website is either free or reasonably priced. For five years, VCMAX, the Ventura County Materials Exchange, was […]
Disaster training workshop seeks volunteers
The Church of the Brethren will hold a Level 1 Children’s Disaster Services training workshop from 5 p.m. Sat., April 19 to 8 p.m. Sun., April 20 at Pacific Union Conference Office, 2686 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village. The 27-hour workshop will train volunteers on the needs of children following a disaster, learning skills for effective interaction with children and a […]
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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 e-mail updated information to newstip@theacorn.com. Agoura Chargers Fri., April 11: Lip Sync/G building/7 p.m. Mon., April 14: Musical rehearsal/G building/3 p.m. (through Thursday) Calabasas Coyotes Fri., April 11: Third quarter ends Mon., April 14: Sprit week begins […]
Oak Park High sells raffle tickets
Proceeds for athletic booster clubThe Oak Park High School Athletic Booster Club is sponsoring a fundraising raffle to win a sevennight stay in a twobedroom villa at the La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad. The villa is a brand new 1,200squarefoot top floor unit with balconies, fireplaces, large flat-screen TVs and fully-equipped kitchen. Amenities include a golf course, tennis facility, fitness center, heated […]