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On October 21st, 2011, our afterschool program will be participating in our 3rd annual Lights On Afterschool nationwide celebration of afterschool programs . We will be one of more than 7,500 sites across the nation sending the message that afterschool is key to children’s success, and that we must keep the lights on and doors open after school. Parents, media, employers, neighbors, school officials and others have been invited to help us rally support for safe, stimulating afterschool programs. We would like you to be part of our local celebration scheduled October 21st, 2011 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. 111 W. Lugonia Ave Redlands CA, 92374 Our...
by Mark Gutglueck, 7/29/11 - The San Bernardino County Sentinel Santa Ana-based Hardy & Harper, Inc. has been given a $575,000 county contract to put in a sidewalk near Bloomington High School. The county of San Bernardino has now gotten around to making major street improvements along Alder Avenue and Santa Ana Avenue in the unincorporated Bloomington area, which is intended to include grading, paving, curb/gutter and sidewalk construction, fence relocation, driveway construction/reconstruction, parking lot improvements and miscellaneous drainage improvements. Due to the impact of the proposed ultimate street improvements along Santa Ana Avenue, the parking area of Bloomington High School is...
(San Bernardino, Calif.) – August is the month many Inland Empire children head back to school. Many of them, especially in grades 7-12, need to make sure they have all the necessary back-to-school immunizations. New this year is a state of California requirement all children in grades 7-12 be immunized against whooping cough, also known as pertussis. Before starting classes, children in these grades must show proof of having been immunized after their 10th birthday. “Most children were immunized against pertussis before they started kindergarten,” said Dr. Albert Arteaga, president of LaSalle Medical Associates, Inc. “But the immunization weakens over...
(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) It’s barely August, but 18 San Bernardino children and teenagers are ready to go back to school in style, with help from The Salvation Army and Target. These 18 children participated in Target’s “Back to School Shopping Spree” at the 499 W. Orange Show Road Target in San Bernardino. This nationwide event was held Tuesday, July 26 at Targets nationwide. The Salvation Army selects needy families for the “Back to School Shopping Spree.” Each school-age child within that family is partnered with a Salvation Army volunteer, who receives a gift card to pay for back-to-school clothes and...
WHO: Selected school-age children who rely on the services of the San Bernardino Corps of the Salvation Army, each matched with a Salvation Army volunteer, Salvation Army staff WHAT: Back-to-School shopping with gift certificates donated by Target WHERE: Target, 499 W. Orange Show Road, San Bernardino WHEN: Tuesday, July 25, 8:30 a.m. until completed VISUALS: Children shopping for back to school clothes CONTACT: Ellen Porter, Dameron Communications, (909) 888-0017, ellen@dameroncommunications.com...
ach year, thousands of children go back to school without the supplies they need to learn and succeed. Most schools now ask parents to purhcase a substantial list of supplies at the beginning of the school year. But for families who are struggling to put food on the table, school supplies cannot be provided and continued cuts to academic budgets prevent teachers from being able to provide extra supplies - ultimately compromising a child’s ability to be successful in school. But you can help be part of the solution by hosting a school supply drive this summer anytime between July 15th -August 31st. With back-to-school specials starting...
(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) Taylion Virtual Academy began a new year and a summer school session on Tuesday, July 5 with a significantly higher enrollment than it had during the 2010-11 academic year. The free public charter school enrolled dozens of new students into its independent study program recently. Counting parents, younger siblings and other family members who came with the enrolling students, Taylion Virtual Academy staff met with more than 150 people on one day. “It is wonderful to see so many families in San Bernardino supporting their children’s education,” said Taylion Virtual Academy Executive Director William Griffin. “Our independent...
ONTARIO, CALIF. — Approximately 2,700 students who reside in Ontario and attend select California State Universities and Community Colleges located in San Bernardino County are eligible to receive free transportation to and from school for the 2011-2012 academic year. Ontario Councilmember and Omnitrans Board Vice-Chairman Alan Wapner stated “As part of the City of Ontario’s 2011-2012 budget, the Mayor and City Council have dedicated over $40,000 in funds to provide a College Free Pass program to Ontario’s college students.” Omnitrans, the local public transit agency, is partnering with California State University San Bernardino, Chaffey College, Crafton Hills College and Valley...
(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) Taylion Virtual Academy recently took a step to ensure its future graduates will have as many options as possible before them by submitting a request for accreditation to the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. “We are seeking the highest level of accreditation possible,” said Stephanie La Ferriere, Director of Curriculum. La Ferriere and Director of Instruction Danielle Moore prepared this report. Taylion Virtual Academy opened at the start of the 2010-11 year as a public charter school. At the beginning of its second semester, Taylion Virtual Academy submitted a report, known as a self-study, to begin...
(FONTANA, Calif.) It had only been two years since he graduated from high school, but for Sergio Casarez, the time had come to make a decision. Having worked in retail since he was 16 years old, the recent graduate was unhappy with his job and determined to find a career he liked and had a future. “I was at a point where I began asking myself why was I here and if this was what I really wanted to do for the rest of his life,” said Casarez. “I wanted to wake up in the morning happy to go to...
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