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San Jose Unified School District’s Community Meeting in Almaden Valley

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.

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Open House at Kumon of San Jose – Almaden

logo: Kumon Almaden ValleyKumon gives your kids the power of knowing. If your child needs extra help in math or reading, or is ready to be challenged, come see what Kumon has to offer. Kumon’s specialized learning program provides children of all abilities in pre-K through 12th grade with the confidence to achieve more on their own.

Come visit Kumon during their open house, Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 10am – 2pm. If you enroll between October 8th and October 31st, your child will receive free registration.

2011 Walk-a-Thon and Silent Auction for Los Alamitos Elementary School – UPDATED 2022

logo: Los Alamitos Walk-a-Thon and Silent AuctionLos 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).

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E.nopi Almaden: Enroll in One Subject – Get 2 Free Lessons in Second Subject – UPDATED 2022

logo: e.nopi almaden valleyE.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. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

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New Hours for Almaden Branch Library – UPDATED 2022

photo: Almaden Branch LibraryWe 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 [UPDATED 2022 – LIBRARY IS CURRENTLY OPEN 6 DAYS PER WEEK]:

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The Princeton Review is Proctoring a Free ACT Exam for Almaden Valley High School Students

logo: The Princeton ReviewThe 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.

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Free College Planning Seminar for Almaden Valley Parents and Students

logo: Campus PathwayHigh 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.

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KnowledgeQuest Workshops in Almaden Valley – Summer 2011

logo: KnowledgeQuestKnowledgeQuest 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.

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Almaden Academy Math Mania, Money‐Smart Kids, and Funny Business Summer Camps – UPDATED 2022

Almaden AcademyAlmaden Academy will be offering its Math Mania, Money‐Smart Kids, and Funny Business camps in Almaden Valley this Summer. [NOTE: EVENT IS CLOSED, AND LINK TO ALMADEN ACADEMY HAS EXPIRED]

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Children’s Discovery Museum’s Laboratory Stories in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

logo: Children's Discovery Museum of San JoseChildren’s Discovery Museum will create a laboratory for young scientists to investigate chemical reactions with dry ice as they solve a dilemma presented within a folktale.

Laboratory Stories stimulates kids to explore the wonders of science. The program integrates language arts and science with interactive experiments that:

  • Develop experimental design and problem-solving skills
  • Promote essentials of observation
  • Spark student curiosity

This event will be held at the Almaden Branch Library inside the Program Room on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 from 3:30-5:00pm. [THIS EVENT IS CLOSED] The program is for children ages 5-12.

Having the Children’s Discovery Museum’s Laboratory Stories program in Almaden Valley was made possible through the generous contributions of the Friends of the Almaden Branch Library.