The Presentation School’s 17 graduating eighth graders broke a great deal of new ground for the school, including spear-heading the school’s first ever Student Council, its first trip to Washington, D.C. (since 9/11) and reaching new heights for the school academically. The class is evenly... Continue
Experts preach the benefits of fresh air, sunshine and exercise as part of every child’s daily life. In Sonoma, schools have picked up on the research, even carrying it into the curriculum by making time for outdoor activities. One of the best ways to accomplish... Continue
For the first time, a student film will be screened as part of the main Sonoma Valley Film Festival. Sonoma Valley high school senior Mike Lee created, produced and directed the 17-minute film entitled, “D.D.,” which stands for either designated driver or drunk driver, depending... Continue
Leapin’ lizards! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back in Sonoma. Sonoma Broadway Bound Kids is giving a whole new generation of children and their families the chance to experience one of the world’s best-loved musicals about never giving up hope. Boasting one... Continue
Valley residents might be surprised to learn that Crescent Montessori, the small, private school located at the Community Center, now offers classes up to the sixth grade level. Slowly but surely over the course of the past four years, director Karin Niehoff has added one... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Mother’s Club will host its annual Preschool Fair on Wednesday, March 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Burlingame Hall, 252 W. Spain St. The free event is open to everyone and will give parents and caregivers the information they need to... Continue
Time Alarm clock went off: 6:40, Times pressed snooze: 0 (my new alarm clock doesn’t have a snooze button), Actual time got out of bed: 7:13, Minutes spent searching for socks: 3. On Wednesdays, film club meets in the art lounge, a large, cold room... Continue