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Archive for February, 2008

Fifth Graders to Preview Middle Schools

Posted in Events, Middle Schools on February 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Few transitions are met with as much anticipation and angst as the move from elementary to middle school. Seeking to ease the transition, quell the myths and support the emotional and academic needs of incoming 6th graders, Mission Hill and Branciforte Middle Schools will host several informative sessions for students and their families. tt Mission [...]

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Raising Children in the 21st Century

Posted in Events on February 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

A lecture series with Julie Olson Edwards. Edwards is the founding director of the Cabrillo College Children’s Center and chair of the Early Childhood Education Department. She is also a writer, editor and consultant on diversity and equity issues in education. All lectures will be presented in the Santa Cruz High School auditorium at 415 [...]

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Mock Trials Now in Session

Posted in Events, High Schools on February 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Students from area high schools are getting a first-hand look at our judicial system through Mock Trials. Student teams take on a hypothetical case, conduct legal research and put on a trial in a competitive forum. The last session takes place February 18th at the County Courthouse, scored by local attorneys and judges. County winners [...]

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Open Enrollment and Inter-District Transfers

Posted in Elementary Schools, High Schools, Middle Schools on February 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

The Open Enrollment process is for families who live within Santa Cruz City Schools boundaries and wish to attend a district school other than their neighborhood school. Open enrollment forms are available at any school office (see school links on the right) or the district office located on the Soquel High School campus. Forms are [...]

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Senator Simitian Hosts Education Forum

Posted in Elementary Schools, Events, High Schools, Middle Schools on February 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

A message from Sentator Simitian, 11th District: In order for me to better serve our school communities, it’s important that I stay in touch with education leaders and advocates in our region. As a member of the Senate Education Committee and the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education, and as Chair of the Senate Select Committee [...]

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Night of the Book at Delaveaga

Posted in Elementary Schools, Events on February 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Delaveaga Elementary students and their families will celebrate books during their Night of the Book on Febuary 7th, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. The event is both a used book sale and an evening of book-related crafts. Everyone in the community is welcome.

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