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Internet Safety Seminar for Parents in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

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logo: Common Sense MediaCommon 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

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logo: Math Enrichment ProgramRegistration 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]

More Information:

  • Curriculum
  • Schedule
  • Registration
  • Discounts and Referrals

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

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photo: Simonds Science Fair Almaden

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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]

Dormant fruit tree pruning class – UPDATED 2022

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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

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photo: Math Enrichment Summer Program in Almaden Valley

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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

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logo: Almaden Valley Child Development CentersAlmaden 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.

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Winter 2011 Open House Schedule for Almaden Valley Private Schools – UPDATED 2022

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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 2011 Open House Schedule for Almaden Valley Private Schools: [EVENT IS CLOSED]

[CLICK HERE FOR LIST AND LINKS TO ALMADEN VALLEY PRIVATE SCHOOLS]

SeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden – Winter 2011 Registration and Courses – UPDATED 2022

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logo: SeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden ValleySeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden has released its Winter 2011 Course Schedule. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

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.