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Westlake Elementary Life Lab Receives National Certification

Posted in Elementary Schools, SC Education Foundation on September 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

The verdant and lively Westlake Life Lab garden was recently certified as an official Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. To qualify, school gardens must meet eligibility requirements that include providing essential elements for healthy and sustainable wildlife habitats including:
Food Sources: Native plants, seeds, fruits, nuts, berries, nectar
Water Sources: Birdbath, pond, water [...]

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Local Seniors Named 2008 National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists

Posted in High Schools on September 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

Santa Cruz High School Seniors Danielle Qing, Olivia Shull and Aaron Szasz join Soquel High School senior Clio Mykland as semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program.
More than 1.4 million high school juniors take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) test every spring, fewer than one percent – the highest scoring students in [...]

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Old News is Still Good News

Posted in Elementary Schools, High Schools, Middle Schools on September 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

It’s not new-news that a number of our students participated in academic competitions locally and at the state level in the 06-07 school year. But their results may be news to you. In the spirit of celebrating our students and their accomplishments, we’re revisiting a few highlights.

Spelling Bee
Santa Cruz City Schools elementary [...]

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In Focus: Bay View Elementary

Posted in Elementary Schools on September 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

A community gathers to make their school a more beautiful place
Following school closures that happened in 2004, modular classrooms became a permanent and more prominent fixture at our elementary school campuses. To accommodate additional students arriving from Branciforte and Natural Bridges, grass fields shrank and were replaced by asphalt, ramps and “portables.” Not content [...]

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Back to School: Getting Involved, Staying Informed

Posted in Elementary Schools, High Schools, Middle Schools on September 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

It’s that time of year again. Backpacks are still clean, the storm of papers has not descended and you’re flush with ideas for quick healthy breakfasts and lunches. You may also be thinking about ways to engage with your child’s school. Whether your goal is to stay informed, lend a helping hand or connect with [...]

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