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Almaden Valley Women’s Club Offering College Scholarships to Graduating Seniors – UPDATED 2022

March 27, 2011/in Education, Teens/by Therese Swan

logo: Almaden Valley Women's Club 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. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

E.nopi Almaden 2011 Summer Programs and Spring STAR Preparation – UPDATED 2022

February 24, 2011/in Education/by Therese Swan

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. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

E.nopi Almaden is also offering preparation classes for STAR (Standardized Testing and Reporting), which is being given to students this April. Register youR child for prep classes today!

Internet Safety Seminar for Parents in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

February 19, 2011/in Education, Family/by Therese Swan

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! [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Registration Now Open for 10th Annual / 2011 Math Enrichment Summer Program at Leland High School – UPDATED 2022

February 6, 2011/5 Comments/in Education/by Therese Swan

logo: Math Enrichment Program 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. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

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Simonds Elementary’s 2011 Annual Science Fair at Almaden Community Center – UPDATED 2022

January 29, 2011/in Education, Kids/by Therese Swan

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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. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

E.nopi Almaden Offering Free Diagnostic Test and Two Weeks of Lessons – UPDATED 2022

January 23, 2011/in Education/by Therese Swan

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. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Free rose pruning clinics – UPDATED 2022

January 19, 2011/in Education/by Therese Swan

Learn how to prune your roses and gain hands-on experience from experts at these free clinics offered at the Heritage Rose Garden. Clinics are held Wednesdays and Saturdays through 2/26/11. For more information, visit http://www.grpg.org/Calendar.shtml. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Dormant fruit tree pruning class – UPDATED 2022

January 13, 2011/in Education/by Therese Swan

Learn how to prune your fruit trees with hands-on training at the Guadalupe River Park and Garden’s Historic Orchard. Professional landscaper Sean McGrail will be teaching techniques. January 22 from 9:30am to 11:30am. For more information visit http://www.grpg.org/Education.shtml. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Register for 10th Annual / 2011 Math Enrichment Summer Program at Leland High School – UPDATED 2022

January 12, 2011/in Education, Kids, Teens/by Therese Swan

photo: Math Enrichment Summer Program in Almaden Valley

Photo by Stuart Pilbrow

Registration for the 10th Annual / 2011 Math Enrichment Summer Program at Leland High School begins on February 1, 2011.

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 the AccessAlmaden 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. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Winter 2011 Open House Schedule for Almaden Valley Child Development Centers (CDCs) – UPDATED 2022

December 29, 2010/in Education, Recreation/by Therese Swan

logo: Almaden Valley Child Development Centers 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.