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Algebra Boot Camp preps incoming freshman

Ah, algebra.  According to educators, algebra is one of the most important building blocks of mathematics and science.  It is also one of the more difficult concepts for some students to grasp.  Enter Algebra Boot Camp, taking place on the Sonoma Valley High School campus... Continue

School budget approved

The Sonoma Valley Unified School District board approved the 2011-2012 school budget on Tuesday night with a unanimous vote. Deputy Superintendent Justin Frese presented the proposed budget, urging school board members to vote to approve despite the fact that, once again, continued economic uncertainties coming... Continue

Summer programs get boost from SV Fund

[caption id="attachment_25274" align="alignnone" width="420" caption=" The movers and shakers behind Sonoma Valley Summer School include (back row): Karla Conroy, summer school principal, Harriet Derwingson, Sonoma Valley Fund president, Catherine Harrison, Premier Banker/Exchange Bank, Joe Valentine, Community Foundation Sonoma County, and Rolf Nelson, SVP, Branch Banking/Exchange... Continue

Toga…toga…

Adele Harrison Middle School teacher Richelle Ryan held her annual Greek Festival complete with toga-clad students, Greek food, music, dancing and more. This is the fourth year that sixth-graders have participated in the fun and educational event that is the culmination of their unit on... Continue

Rotary Middle School Faire celebrates writers

[caption id="attachment_25178" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Just a few of the talented middle school writers who participated in this year’s annual Rotary Writer’s Faire include, from left to right: Romain Clerou, Brett Sullivan, Quentin Dugan, Jacob Little. Edwin Reyes and Nazir Lyle."][/caption] The Sonoma Valley Rotary Club’s... Continue

Walk…and roll

Close to 70 percent of the Prestwood student body got in on the action recently as they walked and rolled to school.  This is the second year in a row that the school has participated in International Walk to School Day where students are encouraged... Continue

Instrument donation thanks to Jazz+

[caption id="attachment_25100" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Sonoma Valley School District Music Coordinator, Barbara McElroy, and students from Sonoma’s Elementary Honor Band accept an instrument donation from the Union Bank Foundation during the seventh annual Sonoma Jazz+ Festival.  (L-R Front Row) Students Louise Murphy, Eloy Marsical, Brenda Morales,... Continue

An S.O.S. for education

“Save our Schools” was the rally cry as more than 100 people gathered on the Plaza to protest impending school budget cuts. The May 13 event culminated “A Week of Action” undertaken by the California Teachers Association. The CTA asked educators, students and parents to... Continue

An S.O.S. for education

“Save our Schools” was the rally cry as more than 100 people gathered on the Plaza to protest impending school budget cuts. The May 13 event culminated “A Week of Action” undertaken by the California Teachers Association. The CTA asked educators, students and parents to... Continue

Moldovan to host first Sonoma preschool recognition ceremony

The Moldovan Academy is hosting the first ever Preschool Recognition Ceremony on May 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. The ceremony will provide an opportunity for the community of Sonoma to participate in honoring and acknowledging administrators and teachers of local preschools for educating the... Continue