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At the beginning of every year the private schools in Almaden Valley hold open house and open enrollment for prospective and returning students.
Almaden Valley is home to a number of private schools for students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school.
Following is the Winter 2012 Open House Schedule for Almaden Valley Private Schools:
Almaden Library now offers collections of e-book titles for downloading on iPads, Soni Reader, Kindle, and other devices.
This is your opportunity to provide input on your child’s education and resetting of SJUSD’s Strategic Plan based on SJUSD’s New Vision and Mission.
Superintendent Dr. Vincent Matthews and the SJUSD Board of Education are seeking input on what 21st century skills students should be able to know and do in order to be a productive member of a global society.
Los Alamitos Elementary School is holding its Walk-a-Thon and Silent Auction. This is the major fundraiser of the year for Los Alamitos.
The Walk-a-Thon and Silent Auction raise funds for Los Alamitos and the programs supported by its PTA, including the school’s S.M.A.R.T. programs (Science, Music, Art, Reading Lab, and Technology).
E.nopi Almaden is offering a special back to school promotion. When you enroll in one subject you get two free lessons in a second subject.
Take advantage of this special offer from E.nopi in Almaden Valley. Also included is a free diagnostic test ($45 value). This offer ends September 30, 2011.
We know our loyal readers enjoy participating in events and activities at Almaden Branch Library from time to time.
We wanted to inform all of you that the Almaden Branch Library hours have changed. The library is now open four days per week. Following are the new hours:
The Princeton Review is proctoring a free ACT test and offering a free personalized performance report for high school students in Almaden Valley. (ACT is a national college admissions examination.)
Don’t miss this opportunity to see how you will score on a full-length practice ACT exam that simulates real test conditions.
High school parents and students are invited to attend a free college planning seminar titled, “How to Choose the Best College for Your Student and Your Pocketbook.”
With the variety of institutions, bewildering array of qualities, and wildly ranging prices of colleges today, the process can be daunting for most families.
KnowledgeQuest in Almaden Valley is offering a number of unique workshops this Summer.
You may enroll your child in any of the seven workshops or any single workshop module. Each workshop is four days and goes for three hours each day.
Almaden Academy will be offering its Math Mania, Money‐Smart Kids, and Funny Business camps in Almaden Valley this Summer.
Almaden Valley Women’s Club (AVWC) is once again offering college scholarships to graduating seniors who live in Almaden Valley.
These scholarships, funded through the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival, promote student service and academic achievement, and recognize high school students for outstanding leadership in service within our community.
AVWC has several scholarships to award to deserving students this year. Individual scholarships range from $500 – $2500.
Winners will be selected based on outstanding volunteer experience, academic performance, school activities, letters of recommendation, and personal essay.
Application and supporting documents must be returned by April 9, 2011. Check the Almaden Valley Women’s Club website for pre-requisites and the application packet.
E.nopi Almaden is providing Summer programs focused on mathematics and language arts.
The programs combine tutoring with self learning to improve study habits, increase self confidence, develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, and make learning enjoyable. E.nopi offers a low student to teacher ratio of 4:1.
Register for E.nopi Summer program by March 31, 2011 to receive an early bird discount. Call E.nopi Almaden today at 408-323-8980.
E.nopi Almaden is also offering preparation classes for STAR (Standardized Testing and Reporting), which is being given to students this April. Register you child for prep classes today!
Common Sense Media is providing an Internet Safety Seminar in Almaden Valley. This seminar will address issues such as cyberbullying, texting, and social networking. The event is for parents only.
The Internet is social for preteens and teens. Kids at this age still need parental guidance on how to conduct themselves online. You will learn how to help your child become responsible digital citizens, which will ultimately keep them safe online.
Common Sense Media is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that provides trustworthy information and tools, as well as an independent forum, so that families have a choice and a voice about the media they consume.
The seminar is at Bret Harte Middle School in Almaden Valley on March 16, 2011, from 7-8pm. Mark your calendars!
View the Internet safety tips and resources from Common Sense Media.
Registration is now open for the 10th Annual / 2011 Math Enrichment Summer Program at Leland High School in Almaden Valley.
Math Enrichment is an independent Summer program for students going into Kindergarten through 11th Grade.
The program provides a superior Summer educational experience in a diverse, family-oriented environment, and meets all the academic, social, creative, emotional, and physical needs of the individual student. The academic curriculum is focused on reading, writing, and mathematics.
Math Enrichment’s staff is comprised of California Credentialed teachers from various school districts throughout the Santa Clara County, and is fully accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Math Enrichment is at Leland High School in Almaden Valley. Classes begin June 13, 2011 and end July 22, 2011. Class is held Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm. Before and after school care is provided.
More Information:
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Simonds Elementary School is hosting its 8th Annual / 2011 Science Fair. The fair provides an opportunity for all students to have fun with science, and to learn about the principles of logic and scientific deduction.
The fair is open to other students, parents, friends, family, and the general public. Come see the students present their exhibits, and see what they’ve learned in their various science classes. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded for grades 2-5.
Students in kindergarten through second grade will display their projects at the Simonds Cafeteria on February 8, 2011 from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Students in grades 3-5 will present their projects at the Almaden Community Center on February 9, 2011 from 7:00 to 8:00pm.
Find out why more than 2.5 million students are studying with E.nopi. Take advantage of a special offer from E.nopi in Almaden Valley that includes a free diagnostic test ($45 value) and two-weeks of free math or English lessons. This offer ends February 15, 2011.
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Discounts for early registration and families will be available, so check the program website early.
Unfortunately, the program’s website does not yet have information about the upcoming 2011 program. But you can learn a little about it by reading our article covering last year’s program.
If you have questions now, you can contact the program director at 408-667-9277 or info@mathenrichment.net.
Updated on February 6, 2011: The program information for 2011 is now available.
Almaden Valley Child Development Centers (CDCs) are holding open house for the new year. CDC programs offer before and after school educational and recreational opportunities for school age children.
Child Development Centers aim to enrich the lives of children through quality, accredited child development programs that support emergent curriculum based on the child’s learning style, temperament, and needs. CDCs put children at the center of an interconnected circle of families, teachers, and the community.
At the beginning of every year the private schools in Almaden Valley hold open house and open enrollment for prospective and returning students.
Almaden Valley is home to a number of private schools for students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school. Following is the Winter 2011 Open House Schedule for Almaden Valley Private Schools:
SeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden has released its Winter 2011 Course Schedule.
Choose from a number of different computer, Internet, and software application courses, including an Introduction to Google and Introduction to Facebook. Download the Winter 2011 Session Brochure.
Registration for the Winter 2011 Session is at the Almaden Community Center on Saturday, January 8, 2011, at 11:30am. Classes are also at the Almaden Community Center, and begin January 10, 2011 and end March 7, 2011. (Most of the courses are one day a week for two hours, and last from four to eight weeks.)
The price for an annual membership to SeniorNet is $40. The annual renewal fee for existing members is $30. Individual courses range from $10 to $20 each.
