March 5, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Freshman sports is important to the overall development of students and should not be the victim of budget cuts, according to the Board of Education at a recent mock school board meeting, part of the 30th annual Student Government Day. Approximately 22 seniors from Ayala, Boys Republic, Buena Vista, Chino, Chino Hills, and Don Lugo High Schools debated issues with relevancy to the current budget situation as well as issues that concern them at th >>
March 3, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - In a time of difficult challenges for educators and students, Alicia Cortez Elementary School has been honored for raising scores for students from low-income families.
The Chino Valley Unified School recently received the Title 1 Academic Achievement Award for demonstrating that it is making significant progress toward student proficiency on state academic standards.
The awards are given to schools that receive federal Title 1 funds, which help provide education resources to socioeconomically disadvantaged students. Title I is one of the programs under the federal No Child Left Behind Act designed to improve >>
March 3, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - The Chino Valley Unified school board on Thursday is expected to approve the release of about 87 preliminary layoff notices.
The layoffs will save the district about $7 million.
Another $2.7 million could be saved if the board decides to not renew contracts with temporary teachers.
The board in February approved about $14 million in cuts to salaries, services and programs and is depending on another $12 million in cuts through union negotiations. About $21 million needs to be cut out of the school board's three-year budget report before it is sent by March 15 to >>
March 2, 2010By Robert W
18th Annual "Festival in the Hills" Competition hosted by Ayala Band and Color Guard
Ayala High School Band and Color Guard will host their 18th Annual "Festival in the Hills" Court Dance Competition in the Ayala High School gym on March 5 and March 6, 2010. This competition will exhibit 28 Junior and Senior High School Dance Teams from all over Southern California, performing in areas like Hip-Hop, Tall Flags, Lyrical, Military, Team Dance and many other specialties. Known for the high caliber of performers that this e >>
February 28, 2010By Joe A
Chino Valley Unified School District
Will Accept Kindergarten Registration for 2010-2011
CHINO - Kindergarten registration for the 2010-2011 school year will begin in late February and continue in March. Please check with your resident school for exact date and time of registration. It is customary that siblings will register before open registration. Parent/guardian must bring immunization records, birth certificate, and proof of residency. The date for sibling registration may vary from the open registration date. Parent/guardian m >>
February 21, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Chino Hills Starts Slow, Finishes Fast
CHINO HILLS - Derek Brown scored 15 points to lead the Chino Hills High School boys basketball team to a 56-38 victory over visiting Walnut in a CIF-Southern Section Division 1A first-round playoff game on Friday night.
Brown, who will play collegiately at San Jose State, said he knew the Huskies had to overcome their slow start.
"Coach told us we are too hyper, and we need to calm it down," he said.
The Huskies, who won the Si >>
February 21, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
In light of dwindling state education resources,
the Chino Valley Unified school board has approved major cuts to its budget.
The board on Thursday evening approved about $12million in cuts and is depending on negotiations with employee unions for another $12million in cuts, officials said.
About $5.4million of the cuts came from increasing K-3 class sizes to 30 students per teacher next year, eliminating high school librarians and athletic transportation as well as discontinuing the Inte >>
January 17, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO HILLS - It wasn't their Division I point guard or their 6-foot-7 senior who seized control in the fourth quarter, but two of the Chino Hills High School boys basketball team's 5-foot-10 role players who brought the Huskies back from a late five-point deficit against the No. 3 team in CIF-SS Division II-A.
Michael Rodriguez and Erik Ligans scored all but the final three points of the fourth quarter in Division I-A No. 2 Chino Hills' 53-46 >>
January 2, 2010By Diana Martinez
Co-Parenting for the Children
Experts agree that the single best predictor of how children will do after their parent's divorce is the amount of conflict between their parents. You, alone, can affect the outcome. Choosing not to participate in an argument is not easy. In a conflict, it's hard to say nothing. With practice, commitment, and the right focus, you can do it. Parents who can exercise such self control and are supportive are more likely to have well adjusted ch >>
December 14, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Cash-for-Gold Event to be held Saturday December 19th
A local fundraiser is providing an opportunity to earn cash for gold while benefiting local students. The cash-for-gold event will be held at The Ayers Hotel, 4785 Chino Hills Parkway on Saturday December 19th form 11:00-5:00 p.m. to benefit Ayala High School's drug-free, alcohol-free graduation party.
The public is invited to bring their gold, and a cash value will be determined on site. Admission to the event is free. "It's a great way >>
December 9, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Business Community Recognizes Outstanding Public Schools for Superior Student Academic Achievement and Reducing Achievement Gaps
Sacramento -- California Business for Education Excellence (CBEE) announced today the schools named to the 2009 Honor Roll. The 2009 Honor Roll includes 1,304 California public elementary, middle and high schools that have been recognized by California's business community for having demonstrated consistent high student academic achievement and have made significant progress toward closing achievement gaps among all their students.
The Honor >>
December 8, 2009By Angela Turner
Chaffey College Community Education Department will hold its Third Annual 'She 4 Me' Leadership and STEM Focused Conference on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 8:00am - 2:00pm at the Chino Main Instructional Building.
CHINO, CA (December 7, 2009) - The She 4 Me Wellness, Leadership, and Technology Conference is a STEM focused, mentoring event for young ladies ages 8-18 with the goal of bringing together women and girls of diverse backgrounds to inspire future community leaders and encourage scholarship in the sciences. It furthers the emphasis of the current Administration of driving student achievement in STEM education throughout all U.S. schools and in par >>
December 4, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
MyFoxLA to film highlights.
The Chino Hills / Upland CIF Championship game had the highest number of votes at the MyFoxLA web site and will be covered by a news team for the 10:00 PM news. Every week, MyFoxLA gives voters a chance to choose which high school game match-up that FOX 11 will send a news crew to.
Calpreps Season Preview gives the Chino Hills Huskies a slight advantage in their Starting Power Rating, giving them 40 points verses 35.3 points for the Upland Hi >>
December 4, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - The state has placed the Chino Valley Unified School District in Program Improvement status
- a situation that isn't helpful when further budget cuts are expected.
English-learner students and students with disabilities are two subgroups that did not meet two-year growth targets, district spokeswoman Julie Gobin said. This failing resulted in the designation from the state.
Chino Valley Unified is now subject to state improvement and corrective measures, which could include curriculum changes.
District officials on Thursday we >>
November 19, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Chino and Chino Hills residents expressed mixed reactions to the potential for a new charter school to go into one of two closed school sites in the Chino Valley Unified School District.
Supporters of Oxford Preparatory Academy proposed that their new K-8 school, for a projected 650 students, be placed in the now-shuttered Los Serranos Elementary School site in Chino Hills. Board member Michael Calta says he will suggest the school be located >>
November 19, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO HILLS - Ryan Verdugo threw for two touchdowns and accounted for more than 300 yards of total offense to lead Chino Hills High School to a 42-14 Sierra League victory over visiting Diamond Bar on Friday night.
The victory clinches a share of the league title with Damien and Glendora, but because of a coin flip, the Huskies (8-2, 4-1) will enter the playoffs as a No. 3 seed. Damien will represent the Sierra League as the top seed.
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November 11, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
New Superintendent, Wayne Joseph will speak
The Chino Valley Student Parent Association will present a community reception to meet the new superintendent, Wayne M. Joseph on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:00 - 6:30 P.M.
The event will be held in the District Board Room located at 5130 Riverside Drive in Chino.
Superintendent Wayne M. Joseph will greet members of the community and give a short address at 6:00 P.M.
Come and learn more about your local school district leadership. >>
November 9, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Be a Principal for a Day on November 18, 2009
* Is education a priority for you?
* Do you want to know more about what goes on in the classroom?
* Do you want to learn how you and your business can be part of the academic success of Chino Valley Unified School District?
The annual Principal for a Day event will be heldon on November 18, 2009 with a kick off breakfast at 7:00 AM
The event will run from 7:00 to 11:30 AM starting at Dickson Elementary School, 3930 Pamela Drive, Chino
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October 15, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Family Safety Forum to be held November 3rd.
A family safety forum will be held on November 3, 2009 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Parents, middle and high school students are encouraged to attend. Topics will include sexting, my space, facebook, and cyber-bullying.
The event will be held at Chino Hills High School, 16150 Pomona Rincon Rd in Chino Hills.
To register or for more information call: Deputy MJ Higgins (909) 364-2044
There is no charge to attend but seating is limited. Call >>
October 15, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Chino Hills High School 16150 Pomona Rincon Rd Chino Hills, CA 91709
Monday, October 19, 2009 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Large Gymnasium
Admission is free!
Cal State Application Workshops at 6:00 and 6:30 p.m.
UC Application Workshops at 7:00 and 7:30 p.m. in the small gymnasium
Chino Valley Unified School District students and parents are invited to attend this informative evening designed to guide you through the college selection pr >>
October 13, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
By freezing raises for employees, the Chino Valley Unified school board hopes to close in on filling a once gaping $33 million budget hole.
The district expects to save $5.2 million by approving a freeze on pay increases awarded to union members for earning supplementary degrees and longevity.
The Board of Education must approve a balanced budget by its meeting on Thursday to meet a San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools deadline. >>
October 9, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
3rd Annual Music in Motion Field Show Tournament at Ayala HS on October 17th 1:30pm to 10:00pm.
28 bands competition, 1 band exhibition Riverside Community College Tiger Marching Band in Exhibition.
1 band competing coming in from Edmond, Oklahoma
2 bands coming from Northern California
Operation Band Aide
Ayala Band has adopted 450 Marines in the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion stationed in Afghanistan. We are collecting items to se >>
October 8, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
The Chino Valley Unified School District will hold a board study session this Thursday (October 8, 2009) at their offices on 5130 Riverside Drive, Chino, CA 91710
The session will run from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
The public is invited to address the Board regarding items listed on the agenda. Comments on an agenda item will be accepted during consideration of that item, or prior to consideration of the item in the case of a closed session item. >>
October 3, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Local youth gain valuable work experience, employers benefit thanks to the Workforce Investment Board
The Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino released the following statement today...
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (October 1, 2009) - The Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County announced today that 1,834 of its young people are successfully completing the Summer Youth Employment Program. Wages for these youth were paid for by approximately $7 million in stimulus funding, administered by the county's Workforce Investment Board.
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October 3, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Thousands of cellphones confiscated in California prisons
Crimes committed with them include the planning of escapes, restraining order violations, use of stolen credit cards for purchases and the coordination of smuggling contraband, report shows.
Reporting from Sacramento - State prison officials have confiscated 4,130 contraband cellphones this year, more than all those seized in the previous three years combined, according to an internal report released Thursday.
The findings sparked concern a >>
October 2, 2009By Art Bennett
Lets keep our music programs.
I am writing this email, not as a Chino Hills Council Member, but as a parent of two sons who attend Chino Hills High School (CHHS) and Townsend Junior High (TJH) in Chino Hills, both of whom are in the Band at those schools and are there because of the excellent elementary music program our District has supported in the past, which feeds or award winning Jr. High and High School programs.
I see from today's Inland Valley Daily Bulletin that >>
October 2, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - Proposals to eliminate high school busing or freshman sports or the elementary school music program are among the ideas the Chino Valley school board faces as it attempts to balance its budget.
Interim Superintendent Wayne Joseph on Tuesday presented the Board of Education a list of 15 possible cuts - totaling about $13 million - from which the board could choose to fill a $4.6 million budgetary hole.
On Tuesday, Joseph presented a >>
September 29, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - The Chino Valley Unified board tonight is expected to discuss moving $1 million in visual and performing arts grant money to the district general fund.
The move could be just one of several potentially contentious saving measures to be considered by the board.
Interim Superintendent Wayne Joseph has also suggested:
- Providing transportation funding for band and cheer students.
- Sweeping into the general fund a $1.8 million g >>
September 17, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
For Immediate Release | September 15, 2009
Chino, CA - Chino Valley Unified School District students continue to make gains on tests that measure standards for academic excellence established by both the State of California and the federal government, according to the 2009 Accountability Progress Report released Tuesday by the California Department of Education. Rhodes Elementary School continues to lead San Bernardino County as the highest performing school; 18 schools made double-digit >>
September 17, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - Former school administrator Charles Dickie is diving into the role of new Chino Valley Unified board member, but several residents aim to have him removed and hope the county will approve a special election from their petition.
District critics and parents Peter Attwood and Bill Zeman are among residents petitioning for a special election. They say Dickie is unfit to serve on the board having little knowledge of the issues in the Chino >>
September 8, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
"District of Choice" Legislation Now Needs Governor's Signature
Sacramento - Senate Bill 680, a bipartisan bill authored by Senator Bob Huff (R - Diamond Bar) and Senator Gloria Romero (D - Los Angeles) was passed out of the Legislature today and now moves to the Governor's desk for his signature. SB 680 will extend the 17 year running School District of Choice program, which fosters public school choice by allowing parents to transfer their children to participating school districts without a transfer >>
September 3, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
The Cal Aero Preserve Academy
has opened its classrooms to excited students on Monday, just as the district deals with the aftermath of school
closures.
Interim Superintendent Wayne Joseph stated. "We are looking forward to just a great new school year out at the Preserve. As interim superintendent,
everything I can do to make sure everyone is successful there, I will."
Hundreds of excited students and their parents filled a central quad in front a large Gr >>
August 29, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Back To School - Drive Safely
Many students in the Chino Valley Unified School District start back to school on Monday, August 31st. That means more drivers on the roads and more kids walking to school. The City of Chino Hills wants to remind motorists to pay full attention and to be sure to set a good example by obeying all traffic laws and parking regulations.
"No speeding, no texting, no cell phones, and no u-turns where signs are posted," said Denise Cattern >>
August 22, 2009By The Editor
CHINO - Charles Dickie's heart on Thursday night was thumping as his name was announced as the newer Chino Valley Unified school board member.
The appointment was confirmed after a tally by interim Superintendent Wayne Joseph, who sang the motif from Beethoven'-s "Fifth Symphony" to break up the last 10 seconds of tension.
Read the story... | So >>
August 21, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
City urges students and parents to stay safe.
Many students in the Chino Valley Unified School District start back to school on Monday, August 31st. That means more drivers on the roads and more kids walking to school.
The City of Chino Hills wants to remind motorists to pay full attention and to be sure to set a good example by obeying all traffic laws and parking regulations.
"No speeding, no texting, no cell phones, and no u-turns where signs are posted," said Denise Cat >>
August 19, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Candidates include a former board member, past City Councilman, former educators, and even a local WWII war hero,
Board Members of the Chino Valley Unified School District have interviewed the following 15 candidates to fill Bill Klein's position on the Board.
* Alfonso Matta
* Brandon Blanchard
* Charles Dickie
* Claudia Vander Veen
* David Black
* Eva McDaniel-Witten
* Gary Larson
* Kimberly Rodriguez
* Lisa Greathouse
* Lisa Keltner
* Peter Attwood
* Roberto Casas
* Silverio Aguilar Jr.
* Steven Goodwin
* Wilbur R >>
August 18, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Hard Hitting UK Video Teaches Lesson
Tredegar Comprehensive, a school district in Gwent, Wales (UK) teamed up with their police department to create a half hour drama called 'COW', designed to bring home the message that lives are ruined by people who text message while driving. "COW" is the story of Cassie Cowan, who takes her eyes of the road for a split second, leading to a fatal collision, which has profound affects on her, her family, and the families of her victims.
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August 9, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - After anticipation and contention over the potential outcome, the K-8 school in the new Preserve community development in Chino has a name that ties into the area's historical roots.
Cal Aero Preserve Academy was chosen after school board members wrangled over several options. The name pays homage to the old Cal Aero Field - Chino Airport - where several thousand pilots trained for World War II in the 1940s.
The name decision drew d >>
August 8, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Students breath a sigh of relief, but more to come.
CHINO - Students who thought they were going to have to attend a high school across town breathed a sigh of relief after the outcome of Thursday night's school board meeting.
The Chino Valley Unified school board meeting took place in the multipurpose room at Don Lugo High School - the same school some of the students hoped they would not have to attend.
The closure of three elementary schools at the end of last school year as a cost-saving >>
July 28, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has awarded nearly $43 million to help school districts in the Southland replace the dirtiest diesel school buses with clean-burning buses.
In the Inland Empire, the Ontario-based Chaffey Joint Union High School District was awarded $283,048 to replace two old buses, and the Chino Valley Unified School District will get $990,668 to replace seven buses.
The AQMD awarded $3 million to help 13 sc >>
July 28, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - Anna Borba Fundamental Elementary School has for years been an across-the-street neighbor to Richard Gird Elementary School, but with an unanimous board decision, Gird becomes Borba next month.
Borba Fundamental operations will move in the fall to the now closed Gird Elementary for the opening of the new school year, and Chino Valley Adult School will move its operations from Riverside Drive to the former Borba site.
Gird Elementary >>
July 20, 2009By Joe A
Moving Buena Vista HS and the Chino Valley Learning Academy (CVLA) to Los Serranos was not on the CVUSD Agenda last week.
The School Board discussed the relocation of Borba Fundamental School and the Adult Education program to the former Gird Elementary School site but kept any discussion of moving Buena Vista HS or the Chino Valley Learning Academy to Los Serranos off the Agenda.
Teri Weiler, who gathered and turned in over 500 signatures of Chino Hills residents who are concerned about the move of the CVLA and Buena Vista high schools to the old Los Serranos >>
July 17, 2009By Joe A
BAPS will hold a health fair on Sunday, July 19, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Shri Swaminariayan Mandir location, 15100 Fairfield Ranch Road, Chino Hills, CA 91709. They will be offering free screening tests and advice for diabetes, cholesterol, cardiac risk, high blood pressure, anemia, body fat, obesity, osteoporosis, and dental problems. They are recomending that participants fast for 12 hours prior to testing.
They will have denti >>
July 15, 2009By Joe A
State officials denied today a school district's novel plan to make up for lost instructional time and avoid a $5-million penalty by providing a last-minute summer session.
By a 9-0 vote, the state Board of Education rejected an effort by Chino Valley Unified to offer a 34-day special session to students in grades 4, 5 and 6 at two schools. These campuses had scheduled 34 school days that were shorter than the state's minimum allowed length. A >>
June 23, 2009By Joe A
CHINO - Some of the 170 teachers who received layoff notices in the Chino Valley Unified School District in May have been asked to return to work this fall.
The school board approved the district's rescinding of up to 63 elementary school teacher layoffs and up to nine secondary teachers.
"The staff has been working on compiling enrollment projections, (teacher) intent to return notices, board actions, including the closure of three el >>
June 20, 2009By Joe A
CHINO - Supporters of a new charter school will have to go to the county for help in opening Oxford Preparatory Academy in the Chino Valley next fall after their petition was denied by the school board on Thursday.
In a 3-1 vote, with boardmember James Na against and boardmember Bill Klein absent, the schoolboard denied authorizing support to the proposed K-8 charter school.
The board initially wanted to postpone its decision for another 30 >>
June 20, 2009By Joe A
CHINO - Parents and teachers are calling on Chino Valley Unified School District officials to reevaluate the district's finances after an audit determined less in savings from closing three schools than earlier estimated.
According to the audit released this week, the closure of Los Serranos, Richard Gird and El Rancho elementary schools would likely produce a savings of about $1.4 million, or $1.8 million less than the district's earlier proj >>
June 20, 2009By Joe A
Students at two schools - Rolling Ridge Elementary in Chino Hills and Dickson Elementary in Chino - planned to spend the next month making up 34 days because of a clerical mistake that saw them released five minutes early on short days. But a proposal...
Read the story... | Source: Inst >>
June 16, 2009By Joe A
* UPDATE * CVUSD Delays Decision on Moving Difficult Students to Chino Hills
We received this email from Teri Weiler after the school board meeting...
"I just wanted to thank you again for posting the article. I wanted to let you know that the school board meeting to decide on this topic was tonight. The Chino Hills Mayor, Peter Rogers, spoke opposing the move. Also, Bill Kruger spoke opposing the move. I was so happy to have support from them. They both signed my petition and were so awesome. The school >>
June 8, 2009By Joe A
From Mary Hunt (DebtProofLiving.com)
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Class of 2009: You did it. You worked hard, and you stuck it out, even when you wanted to quit. You persevered, and for that, I offer my sincerest congratulations. Lest you conclude you've just crossed the finish line, however, let me point out that you have just arrived at the starting gate. Now it's time to run the race.
Get a job. I know it is your intention to get a job, but do not extend to yourself the luxury >>
June 4, 2009By Joe A
The Chino Hills Amazing Toastmasters (CHAT) meets on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM at the Community Room of the Butterfield Ranch Fire Station (Station 62, the address is 5551 Butterfield Ranch Road) on the corner of Sagebrush and Butterfield Ranch Road. Please check our web site as some nights, the facility is not available. The next two meetings will be on June 11 and then June 25th.
Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped millions >>
June 4, 2009By Joe A
CHINO - As the Chino Unified School District deals with a myriad of serious financial and operational challenges, it must also find a new leader to provide some direction.
With the resignation of Superintendent Edmond Heatley effective at the end of the month, the district board on Monday voted 3-1 to allow interested district employees to submit applications to serve as interim superintendent.
Applicants have until the end of the day Frida >>
June 3, 2009By The Editor
CHINO HILLS - The only thing that surprised Kyle Billingsley on Tuesday was that his team didn't come all the way back from a six-run deficit in the final inning.
The Chino Hills High School baseball coach witnessed a five-run rally in the seventh, but it's Huntington Beach that's headed to Angel Stadium for the CIF-SS Division II final after escaping with a 9-8 victory.
With two outs and one on, Huntington Beach closer Blake Cestr was work >>
May 26, 2009By Cedric Reynolds
Kidz-n-Biz is helping youngsters learn about business on their level that will have an impact for the rest of their lives.
The 2009 Kidz-n-Biz Project starts Wednesday July 8, 2009
Who would have ever thought that kids would have their own mall. Well it's sort of a mall. This summer kids from 3rd - 9th grade are being trained on how to do business. There is an outdoor classroom setting for 8 weeks and the application of what the kids learn in class will be put into practice in the court yard of Papa Chinos Grill and Greens located at 14501 Ramona Avenue Chino, CA >>
May 23, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
LA VERNE - The Chino Hills softball team headed into the CIF-Southern Section Division III playoffs with a freshman pitcher. But Nikki Innamorato looked nothing like a high school newcomer.
Innamorato struck out nine and limited Bonita to just six hits as the Huskies upset the No. 8 Bearcats 4-1 Thursday in first round play at Roynan Elementary School.
"We felt pretty good. We just wanted to come out and have fun," Innamorato said >>
May 22, 2009By Joe A
CHINO - Supporters for the creation of a new charter school have made their case to school district officials.
The supporters - including 50 Edwin Rhodes Elementary School parents and teachers - recently submitted a petition to the Chino Valley Unified School District to request the authorization.
The school district is expected to provide a response by June 18.
If the school board decides to reject the request, the supporters will file >>
May 8, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Atlanta Teachers Union Protests Hire
The lone finalist to lead the Clayton County school system said he is so committed to turning the troubled district around that he's bringing his most precious commodity: his children.
Edmond Heatley met with Clayton administrators and elected officials Wednesday morning. Although he is the only finalist for the Clayton job, Georgia law requires the school board to allow 14 days for public comment before hiring a superintendent.
Edmond Heat >>
May 6, 2009By Angela Turner
The West End Career Technical Education Conference on May 8th and 9th Will Welcome PBS' Roadtrip Nation, Garner Holt, Project Lead the Way, and Hundreds of Educators, Students and Parents at the Free Event at the Ontario Convention Center
CHINO, CA - (April 15, 2009) - Hundreds of educators, parents, students, and employers are expected at the West End Career Technical Education Conference on Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th at the Ontario Convention Center. The free, two day conference will welcome Road Trip Nation, Project Lead the Way California, Southern California Edison, Garner Holt of Garner Holt Productions, and the Employment Development Department among others in w >>
April 24, 2009By Joe A
Heatley in Final Four For Reno School District
Chino Valley Unified School District Superintendent is amongst the final four candidates in race to become the Superintendent of the Washoe County School District near Reno, Nevada. The Washoe school District has been concucting a search for a new Superintendent and is nearing the final stages to choose one. It is interesting to see the process in use at this school district. They are actually placing interviews with each of the candidates onli >>
April 22, 2009By Robert W
Ayala Concert Percussion Gold Medalists and World Champions
Ayala High School's Concert and Marching Percussion Ensembles competed at the WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio this past weekend against percussion ensembles from around the nation. Ayala's Concert Ensemble took home the Gold Medal and World Title, and the Marching Ensemble placed 4th out of seventeen schools competing in their classification. Their accomplishment is more notable given the fact that, in four short months, these students >>
April 17, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
He is one of six finalists for North Tahoe school district.
The Washoe County School District in North Lake Tahoe, NV, has announced that the superintendent of the Chino Valley School District, Ed Heatley, is one of six finalists in their search for a new school district superintendent. That district received 27 applications from 13 states and has narrowed it down from there.
Heatley is quoted as stating, "When I started I looked into special ed because I wanted to get through to people, which was s >>
April 13, 2009By Angela Turner
More than 70 students throughout the Inland Valley have been participating in a robotics competition that will culminate in a demonstrations competition on Saturday, April 18, 2009.
Enthusiastic students throughout the Inland Valley have been participating in a robotics competition that will culminate in a demonstrations competition on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 10:45am at Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, Campus Center West in the student cafeteria. Trophies will be awarded for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams and all team members will receive a robotics medal.
Students from Banyan Elementary School, Canyon Hills, Mag >>
April 10, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - The days of having to play home games at a rival's stadium are quickly drawing to a close for Don Lugo High School athletes.
The Chino Valley Unified School District board recently approved $6.75 million in Measure M funding to construct a football and track stadium.
Don Lugo, which was built in 1972, is the only high school in the district without a stadium. The school's athletes have had to play their home games at Chino High Scho >>
April 6, 2009By The Editor
From the Chino Valley Unified School District's "Front Page"
At the meeting of April 2, 2009, the Board of Education voted:
* To approve the construction of a stadium at Don Lugo HS. Construction begins later this month
* To have an audit performed
* To purchase/install athletic field turf at Ayala, Chino, Chino Hills and Don Lugo HS
* To hold off discussing whether the school in The Preserve shall be made available for public use until all legal proceedings are completed
* To accept a >>
April 5, 2009By The Editor
Artwork In The New Chino Hills City Hall Was Selected To "Tell The Story Of Chino Hills" Historic Rancho Ride Photo On Display
In 2003 the Chino Hills Historical Society held an evening presentation about the Chino Rancho Ride. Members of the Rancho Ride Association spoke that night at the McCoy Equestrian Center telling stories about the event which was started by a group of Chino businessman to bring some acclaim to Chino back in 1938.
Rancho Ride Association Member, Joe Diaz, allowed the Chino Hills Historical Society to take a panoramic photo right off his wall s >>
April 5, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
With many in the crowd holding signs that read "audit," the Chino school board on Thursday ordered an audit to identify money that could possibly ease some of the pain of a $44<TH>million deficit that could force the closure of three schools and scores of layoffs.
Chino Valley Unified School District board member Michael Calta, who opposed Superintendent Edmond Heatley's recommended school closures last month, proposed the outs >>
March 31, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Board meeting to be held on April 2nd in Ontario
The Chino Valley Unified School District on Thursday night faced an angry public opposed to the decision to close three elementary schools next year as part of budget cuts.
Parents of students at Los Serranos Elementary School, many upset over the school's closure next school year, protested the decision at a district community forum hosted at the school to address parent concerns.
"Some of us here lost our jobs," said Carlos Mara >>
March 31, 2009By Joe A
High school students who would like to gain some interesting experience are encouraged to apply to serve on the Chino Hills Parks and Recreation Commission. The Commission includes a non-voting student member who must be a Chino Hills resident attending high school in Chino Hills on a full-time basis. The student must be a junior or senior during the 2009/2010 school year and must be in good academic standing.
The Parks and Recreation Commiss >>
March 27, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO HILLS - Parents of students at Los Serranos Elementary School, many upset over the school's closure next school year, held signs Thursday protesting the decision at a community forum hosted by the Chino Valley Unified School District to address their concerns.
The closures are part of district cost-cutting measures to help balance a $44 million deficit over the next three years...
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March 23, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Chino Hills, California (Grassroots Newswire) 03/23/2009 -- While this time of year marks the first quarter of the New Year, it is also the halfway point in your child's school year. The skills developed during the first half of the year will be your child's foundation for the more difficult work ahead. Shortly, schools will be distributing mid-year report cards. What should you do if you are unhappy with your child's grades?
According to Davi >>
March 17, 2009By Joe A
A savings of about $900,000.
Plans are under way to possibly use pay cuts or furloughs to save some of the 252 Chino Valley school district positions targeted for layoffs, officials said.
At least eight administrative positions slated to be cut as part of cost-saving measures toward a $44 million deficit have been saved as a result of management accepting furlough days.
The savings were about $900,000, or about 4.53 percent of their salary.
The administrative positi >>
February 26, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - Feelings within the community are still forming over the school district's plan to hold four separate high school graduations at a large new sports venue in Ontario.
Chino Valley Unified School District high school graduations will be held at the Citizens Business Bank Arena.
Officials said the district's deal with the arena would save money compared to holding the ceremonies at the high schools. Officials also look forward to the h >>
February 26, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Deadline to inform teachers is March 15th
With the school district facing a projected $44 million deficit and the possibility of layoffs looming, Chino Valley district teachers are awaiting word on how and if that possibility becomes reality.
But time is running out for the district Board to make a decision.
The state deadline to inform teachers of layoffs is March 15, and the school Board will have to consider the issue before then if it were to choose employee reductions as a cos >>
February 26, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
The Citizens for Kids Educational Foundation will hold its third annual Family Festival of Books on Sunday, March 1st, 2009, at Brinderson Hall, located at the Chino Fairgrounds. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission is Free. Parking is $5.00. There will be authors and book vendors there. See educational products, entertainment, prizes, and food.
Established in July 2003, the Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises funds for progra >>
February 26, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
LA MIRADA - It was just a little more than a week ago when the La Habra High School boys soccer team found itself in a scoring slump, but coach Steve Aanderud refers to the end of the regular season as "ancient history."
And why not?
His Highlanders (15-5-6), the Daily News' No. 3-ranked team, have found their scoring touch. They found it just in time to beat visiting Chino Hills 2-0 in Wednesday's CIF-Southern Section Division II >>
February 26, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - It was a night of elation Thursday for Chino High School agriculture students overjoyed by a unanimous school board vote to continue their program into next year.
The ag program was due to close at the end of this school year to save money after considering the program's low enrollment.
Ag program supporters were tenacious in their efforts to dissuade the district from that cost-saving measure, with supporters continually rallying t >>
February 20, 2009By Angela Turner
Leadership Conference for Girls - Saturday, April 25th, 8:30am
CHINO, CA (April 13, 2009) Chaffey College Community Education Department's Second Annual She 4 Me Wellness, Leadership, and Technology Conference will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 8:30am to 2:00pm at the Chino Main Instructional Building.
The She 4 Me Wellness, Leadership, and Technology Conference is a mentoring event for young ladies ages 8-18 with the goal of bringing together women and girls of diverse backgrounds to inspire f >>
February 19, 2009By Joe A
PTA leader issues statement
SACRAMENTO - California State PTA President Pam Brady issued the following statement today in response to emerging details of the latest state budget deal.
"A budget should reflect the values of our community. Unfortunately, again, from the details we have seen so far, this latest budget proposal does not fully value the children of California.
"We are encouraged that some new revenues are apparently part of the latest deal, an >>
February 10, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - Teacher and employee layoffs could be unavoidable in dealing with a projected school district budget deficit, according to a new district report.
According to budget analysis presented by the Chino Valley Unified School District, officials must find ways to cut the budget within the next three fiscal years or face a $50 million shortfall.
Among the preliminary ideas is laying off employees.
"There is no way to reduce $50 mil >>
February 10, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Chino Hills wrapped up a Sierra League boys soccer title for the second straight year, beating Diamond Bar 3-1 Monday afternoon.
Tyler Borrello, Jacob Havers and Cesar Pompa-Guerrero scored for the Huskies (17-1-3, 7-0-1), who stretched their unbeaten streak to 11 games.
Read the story... | Source: The Sun | Posted: 2/10/09
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February 10, 2009By Cynthia Moran
Community given opportunity to pose questions regarding budget crisis
Community members will have the opportunity to pose questions to school district officials regarding the State's budget crisis and its effect on the Chino Valley Unified School District.
A presentation on the 2009-2010 budget followed by a questions and answers segment will be held Monday, February 23rd at 5:00 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of Chino Hills High School.
The school is located at 16150 Pomona Rincon Road in Chino Hills. Everyo >>
February 7, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Chino Hills' late rally knocks Glendora from first
Glendora's Brian Doward #35 fights for the rebound in the first half during a basketball game between Chino Hills and Glendora at Glendora High School on Friday February 6, 2009 in Glendora. (SGVN/Staff Photo by Keith Birmingham)
GLENDORA - Glendora High School's success in big games over the years combined talent with a little Tartans luck.
Karma took some back Friday.
Michael Rodriguez scored back-to-back baskets in the final 90 second >>
February 6, 2009By Cynthia Moran
Citizens for Kids Foundation Prepares for Annual Event
The 3rd Annual Family Festival of Books will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Brinderson Hall located at the Chino Fairgrounds, 5410 Edison Avenue, Chino. This family event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parking is $5.00 but admission is FREE!
Bring the whole family out to meet authors, book vendors, educational productions and more. There will also entertainment, prizes and food. For more information call (909) 628-1201, Exte >>
January 30, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
with Honorary Guest...
State Superintendent Jack O'Connell
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Place:
Sturges Center for Fine Arts
780 North E Street
San Bernardino
Reception immediately following at:
Roy C Hill Education Center
601 North E Street
San Bernardino
Your RSVP is kindly appreciated at (909) 386-2413 >>
January 27, 2009By Cynthia Moran
While it sounds like a no-brainer, knowing the purpose of homework is critical in providing the help your son or daughter needs to get the most out of it. First of all, you need to find out the purpose of homework from the teacher who assigns it. Is homework used to finish work begun at school, to provide more practice with new skills, or to complete large-scale projects? Next, sort out the reasons you want your young adolescent to complete homew >>
January 21, 2009By The Editor
CHINO - Parents expressed disappointment Tuesday after a newly elected school board member announced he was recusing himself from discussions about next fall's opening of the Preserve school.
James Na, who was elected to the board in November, accepted campaign contributions from Chino Development Corp., the school's developer.
The developer, a member of the Lewis Group of Cos., filed legal action against the Chino Valley Unified School Dis >>
January 16, 2009By Cynthia Moran
Parental Controls Become Easier to Understand
No more excuses parental control software helps parents supervise their children's computer usage, even when the parents are away from the computer, and the software is becoming simpler to use, according to TheOnlineMom.com.
Nearly everyone knows of a friend or neighbor's child that stumbled across an inappropriate website or accidentally deleted important files. How can you make sure this doesn't happen in your house? It's easy... and getting >>
January 16, 2009By Joe A
Our responsibility to children cannot be cut in bad economic times
Pam Brady, President of the California State PTA, issued the following statement in response to the Governor's budget proposal and ongoing negotiations with legislators.
"Don't think for a minute that we don't understand the magnitude of the current financial crisis. Families throughout California are living each day with the realities of the economic downturn. But families also understand that >>
January 9, 2009By Robert W
The Ayala High School Choir Ensembles will be having a rummage sale on Saturday, January 10th from 8am to 4pm in the parking lot of the high school. Money raised from this fundraiser will assist students with travel costs for their upcoming Spring Tour to New York on March 25-31st. This year's Tour will feature a competition to be held at the famous Riverside Church of New York. This church, modeled after the 13th Century gothic Cathedral in Char >>
January 7, 2009By Joe A
for Chino Valley Unified School District Parents
CHINO - Scaling New Heights, A Special Education Summit, will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Chino Hills High School. The summit will focus on supporting achievement for special education students. The keynote speaker is Jack Taulbee, Ed.M., M.A., an educator and author who has worked extensively with special needs children of all ages and their families. Dr. Taulbee's focus is to help families develop effective strategie >>
January 6, 2009By Joe A
18 recent college graduates can learn and earn.
Senator Huff (R-Diamond Bar) today announced the availability of applications for the 2009-2010 California Senate Fellows program.
The program provides college graduates an opportunity to become full-time Senate staff members at the State Capitol in Sacramento for 11 months beginning in October 2009. Fellows are assigned to the personal or committee staff of a Senator and also participate in academic seminars with Senators, senior staff, jour >>
November 14, 2008By Robert W
Three Consecutive Years in A Row
The Ayala Band and Color Guard from Chino Hills marched to victory at the Bands of America Regional Championship presented by Bands of America on Saturday, November 8, at East Los Angeles City College hosted by the Riverside Community College Marching Band. The Ayala Band and Color Guard is under the direction of Mark Stone with assistance from James Rocillo, Ike Jackson, Caleb Rothe, & Rob Jett.
The Ayala Band and Color Guard was crowned >>
November 14, 2008By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Lewis Group disappointed over delay on new school
CHINO - A major regional developer has threatened to sue the school district over its decision to open the new school in the Preserve for students from throughout the district.
The threat of legal action by the Chino Development Corp., a member of the Lewis Group of Cos., comes after the school board on Nov. 6 voted to relocate the K-8 Briggs Fundamental School to the new school in the Preserve, where it will retain the name Briggs.
"W >>
November 14, 2008By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Supporters feel waiting will kill the program
Supporters of the Chino High School agricultural program expressed more than disappointment that the school board postponed a decision whether to continue the program or merge it with Don Lugo High.
"We are offended and hurt, and I would say more hurt by it than anything," said Chino High parent Brenda Diederichs, chairwoman of the Save Chino's Ag Program Committee.
The Chino Valley Unified school board on Nov. 6 voted 4-1 to post >>
October 21, 2008By The Editor
Local community and business leaders asked to attend
When was the last time you were sent to the Principal's office? On November 20, 2008 frp, 7:00 -11:30 a.m. the Chino Valley Unified School District will hold its annual Principal for a Day event.
A kick off breakfast will begin at 7:00 a.m. at Dickson Elementary School, 3930 Pamela Drive, in Chino.
The district is asking local community leaders and business people to participate if education a priority for them and they want to learn more >>
October 6, 2008By The Editor
Event to be held at the James S. Thalman Chino Hills branch
For the very first time, the largest Filipino library in the country will share Filipino children's books to families in San Bernardino County. Through its Children's Reading Program, the Filipino American Library (FAL) will have an event on Saturday, October 25 at 2:00-4:00pm at the James S. Thalman Chino Hills Branch Library (2003 Grand Ave., Chino Hills 91709). It is recommended for children ages 4-10. Please RSVP to filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net >>
September 25, 2008By The Editor
CVUSD's Largest Event of the Year
CHINO - Students will play a key role in this year's annual State of the District event at 4:00 p.m. on October 8, 2008 at Chino Hills High School. Board of Education President Michael G. Calta will address the guests as part of the evening's program.
Students are preparing and serving the food at the reception, entertaining the guests during the program, providing the floral decorations and producing the video.
"Last year's respons >>
September 14, 2008By The Editor
150 Years Ago
A dusty stagecoach roared into a bleak place called San Jose 150 years ago this week, got fresh horses and raced off into history.
For 1858, this was a giant leap in modern communications.
Monday marks the sesquicentennial of the first transcontinental stagecoach mail route, bringing California and the Inland Empire far closer to the rest of the United States.
That San Jose stage stop, later called Spadra, is part of today's Pomona.
O >>
September 8, 2008By The Editor
4-0 vote approves endorsement; Klein objected in absentee statement
The Chino Valley Unified School District voted 4 - 0 to endorse Proposition 8, an amendment to the constitution of California to restore the definition of marriage to its original meaning of being between one man and one woman.
Board Member, William Klein, who was absent objected to the endorsement via a written statement and asked the other board members to delay the vote, but board members decided that it would be best to vote that night an >>
September 8, 2008By The Editor
Chino Valley Unified School District Posts Academic Performance Index Results
Chino Valley Unified School District students continue to make gains on tests that measure standards for academic excellence established by both the State of California and the federal government, according to the 2008 Accountability Progress Report released Thursday by the California Department of Education.
Two schools, El Rancho and Gird Elementary Schools, have shown huge growth over the past two years; Rhodes Elementary School leads San >>
September 1, 2008By The Editor
Michelle Wagner was chosen from hundreds of applicants.
Michelle Wagner, a junior at Ayala High School, has been selected by Bands of America for the national Honor Band in the 2009 Tournament of Roses Parade ® . Michelle Wagner was selected from among hundreds of applicants across the nation for membership in this prestigious honors ensemble.
Michelle is the daughter of Robert and Patricia Wagner. Her band directors are Mark Stone and James Rocillo.
The BOA Honor Band is a 300 piece natio >>
August 29, 2008By The Editor
Local club meets every second Thursday at 7:00 P.M.
I looked up and called a "Mr. William Offner" to find out his view about our local election situation. I had never met him; his name was in the paper as a potential city council candidate and I wanted to learn about his experience with the city. While introducing myself, I asked him, if he would prefer that I address him as William or Bill.
"Your Highness would be most appropriate" he answered in jest. I knew that sec >>
August 7, 2008By The Editor
Writer shares some local history.
The legendary Robin Hoodish bandit of the Gold Rush era, Joaquin Murieta, was said to have come to Rincon south of Chino on the Santa Ana River for food while eluding posses trying to dangle him from the end of a rope.
The story says Murieta would scatter gold coins in the front yard of relatives living in the community more than a century ago. Later, food would be delivered to him at a safe location.
Another story says he spent three days >>
August 6, 2008By The Editor
to co-host award winning documentary screening
The Ayala Band and Color Guard in conjunction with Chino Hills High School Music Program are proud to host the Southern California Premier of "From the 50 Yard Line" on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 1:00pm and 3:30pm. The film is a moving documentary which tells the emotional marching band story through two high school bands, one an Ohio championship show band, the other a Los Angeles band reborn after 18 years of silence due to cutbacks >>
July 31, 2008By The Editor
Group sends letter to district opposing moving program to Don Lugo
Parents fighting to keep the agriculture program at Chino High School have submitted their own rebuttal letter against the proposal move it to Don Lugo High School.
School district officials have said upgrades to the Don Lugo agriculture program would be more cost-effective than at Chino High School, and that maintenance of a single program at Don Lugo would be less expensive.
Opponents say the district's plan to move all agricultural activ >>
July 31, 2008By The Editor
Register By August 29Th
The Neighborhood Network Program is pleased to announce the fall session of the Chino Hills Citizens Academy. The Academy provides an opportunity for residents to learn about City functions and operations. It offers a well-rounded overview of municipal government and the services, tools, and resources that are available to all residents.
The Citizens Academy consists of four two-hour training sessions on Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. The de >>
July 28, 2008By The Editor
Construction progress...
on a new community center at College Park, near Oaks and Edison avenues, is on schedule with expected completion in November and an opening next spring.
By then, Chino will have a large new public facility for events, and local students can attend classes there to learn the latest techniques in cooking and fashion.
The new 20,000-square-foot Chaffey Community Center at College Park is a partnership between Chino and Chaffey College to hous >>
July 28, 2008By The Editor
Official sites issues related to soil cleanup and enrollment
An elementary school in San Dimas and an early education center in Chino Hills were the combined recipients of about $2 million in State Allocation Board funds Thursday. But the Chino Hills Early Education Center, part of the San Bernardino County Office of Education, might not open.
Dan Evans, spokesman for San Bernardino County schools, said the plans for the center were on hold because "of the budget situation and declining enrollment >>
June 20, 2008By Cedric Reynolds
The Kidz-n-Biz Project is up and going...
Who would have ever thought that kids would have their own mall. Well it's sort of a mall. This summer kids from 3rd - 8th grade are being trained on how to do business. There is a classroom setting for 13 weeks and the application of what the kids learn in class will be put into practice in the parking lot of CentrePoint Christian Fellowship, hence the Kidz-n-Biz Mall.
On June 25th there will be a Pre-Grand Opening for one hour only that t >>
June 13, 2008By The Editor
The Daily Bulletin has posted graduation pictures from Chino, Chino Hills, and Ayala High School graduation ceremonies. Pictures are available for viewing or for purchase at the following urls...
Ayala High School
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May 25, 2008By The Editor
The Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce is offering mini-grants of up to $200 per applicant to Chino Valley Unified School District teachers for classroom use.
The Chamber's Education Committee, chaired by Judy Conacher, will consider applications from teachers for innovative classroom projects or teacher training that will benefit students, and priority will be given to projects or programs that will benefit multiple classes or be reusable for m >>
May 23, 2008By The Editor
When Chick-fil-A opened a restaurant in Chino Hills four years ago, it began providing sustenance to Chino Valley Unified students with educational programs that recognized achievement in the classroom. Three programs Chick-fil-A has instituted have become popular with Chino Valley students. One, called Core Essentials, gives teachers and parents tools for enforcing key values like honesty, friendship, courtesy and compassion. All 24 of the di >>
May 2, 2008By The Editor
Chino Valley Elementary Students Will Meet Action and Adventure Novelist Jeff Stone
CHINO - On Thursday, May 8th, bestselling children's author Jeff Stone will visit two schools, Levi Dickey and Rolling Ridge Elementary schools, in the Chino Valley Unified School District. Mr. Stone is the author of The Five Ancestors, a series of 17th Century kung fu action/adventure novels for young readers.
The Five Ancestors is an action-packed adventure series that follows five young "temple" brothers who have each mastered a d >>
May 2, 2008By The Editor
CHINO - Chino Valley Unified School District wants to honor alumni who are on active duty and serving in the Armed Forces.
"We would like to honor our former students' service to our country, especially when so many are serving dangerous missions in the Middle East and throughout the world," said Julie Gobin, District spokeswoman. By posting their photo and a little background about them, we hope that others in the community will ke >>
May 1, 2008By The Editor
Two Students Help to Create Exhibit
Scott Elder, a senior at Ayala High School, and Natalya Jaime, a senior at Rosary High School in Fullerton, make the most of their free time. For Earth Day 2008, Scott and Natalya were busy putting the finishing touches on the City of Chino Hill's Storm Water Program's exhibit entitled: "Your Neighborhood Watershed". As a senior, Scott spent two weeks of his summer vacation studying the Chino Hills watershed. Scott presented his finding >>
April 25, 2008By The Editor
The winners from Chino Valley Unified are Eugene Laksana, Townsend Junior High and Adam Lopez, Oak Ridge Elementary.
Two Students from Townsend Jr. High and Oak Ridge Elementary Win Science Competition
The winners from Chino Valley Unified are Eugene Laksana, Townsend Junior High and Adam Lopez, Oak Ridge Elementary.
Twenty-two students from San Bernardino County schools advanced to the 57th annual California State Science Fair after receiving top honors at the 2008 Inland Area Science and Engineering Fair at the National Orange Show on Apri >>
April 15, 2008By The Editor
Seats Available on Chino Valley Unified School District's Citizen's Oversight Committee
Current committee members' terms expire on June 30, 2008
Chino Valley Unified School District will have four openings on the Citizen's Oversight Committee when current committee members' terms expire on June 30, 2008. One vacancy is for a parent or guardian with a child enrolled in the District. The remaining three vacancies are for at-large members.
The purpose of the Committee is to "actively review and report on the p >>
April 13, 2008By The Editor
Over 60 schools compete
Chino Hills High School hosted a Winter Guard Association of Southern California contest on April 12th. Over 60 school teams from all over Southern California participated. Critiques are offered by judges who review each team's performance and who prepare tapes to help teams to understand the scoring system. Scholarships and service awards are to be given later this year to student members of units competing at the championships.
Chi >>
April 9, 2008By The Editor
Cause is still under investigation but may be construction related
The newly opened Chino campus was red hot when a construction fire broke out at the Community Building at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 31. The Oaks entrance was temporarily closed to students but has since reopened.
Nervously watching the fire, student Hillary Dicksion hoped the fire department would arrive quickly to prevent the fire from spreading to the nearby Main Building. The main building was not damaged.
(Source: The Chaffey Breeze)
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April 8, 2008By The Editor
Deadline for local Seniors to apply is May seventh.
Soroptimist International of the Chino Valley is inviting Seniors from six Chino Valley Unified School District high schools to apply for $500.00 scholarships. The application deadline is May 7.
Seniors may apply for the scholarships if they are in financial need, in good standing with a C average or above. It is also helpful if they have a record of being involved in the community and at their school.
The scholarships are bein >>
April 5, 2008By The Editor
Ceremony to be held on April 12th
CHINO - A time to stroll down memory lane for some, for others an opportunity to renew friendships, and for everyone a chance to see a well-deserved face lift of a community icon - Don Antonio Lugo High School. A Re-dedication Ceremony kicks off the festivities at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2008, on the campus located at 13400 Pipeline Avenue, Chino.
Community members, staff, students, and alumni are invited to reconnect with the school >>
April 5, 2008By The Editor
Program uses rigorous academic standards
CHINO - Anna Borba Fundamental School has been named an International Baccalaureate World School and Don Lugo High School has received the designation of candidate school. Borba is the first elementary school in San Bernardino County to carry the title International Baccalaureate World School and only one of 11 schools in California to be accredited by the International Baccalaureate organization.
The program uses rigorous academic standards >>
April 1, 2008By The Editor
Student Artists Will Display Their Work at Chino Valley Unified School District's Annual Art Showcase
Students from 25 of the District's schools will display their artwork at Magnolia Junior High School, 13150 Mountain Avenue, Chino, on Tuesday, April 1st and Wednesday, April 2nd, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Art Showcase will conclude on Wednesday evening, with a Reception for the artists, their families and guests from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.
The district-wide event will feature works of yo >>
February 4, 2008By Charlotte Knight
A meeting open to parents and students alike was hosted by Chino Hills High School on January 31, 2008 regarding the use and distribution of drugs, alcohol, and other illegal substances on school campuses.
A letter was sent home to parents, informing them that the Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education made arrangements with the Interquest Detection Canines Inc. to provide trained dog breeds to inspect random areas around the campuses of Ayala, Buena Vista, Chino, Chino Hills, Don Lugo High Schools, Canyon Hills, Magnolia, Ramona, Townsend, Woodcrest Junior High Schools, and the Chino Valley Learning Academy for contraband items pr >>
February 1, 2008By The Editor
CVUSD plays it safe; advises parents of questionable beef in schools
According to the CVUSD web site, the school district sent out the following message via the schools telephone parent notification system.
"Hello, this is Susan Hartley, Director of Child Nutrition Services for Chino Valley Unified School District. You may have seen media coverage regarding a warning to schools not to use any beef products. School districts were notified of this potential problem on Thursday and we have suspended u >>
February 1, 2008By The Editor
Program will begin in the second semester at local high schools and junior high schools
The Chino Valley Unified School District held informational meetings Thursday night to answer questions and discuss a new program where trained detection dogs will conduct inspections of Ayala, Buena Vista, Chino, Chino Hills and Don Lugo High Schools as well as Canyon Hills, Magnolia, Ramona, Townsend and Woodcrest Junior High Schools. The dogs are trained to detect the presence of illicit drugs, alcohol and gunpowder-based items.
The schoo >>
January 24, 2008By The Editor
Chino Valley Unified School District Accepting Kindergarten Registration for 2008-2009
Kindergarten registration for the 2008-2009 school year will begin during the last week of February, 2008. Please check with your resident school for the exact date and time of registration. It is customary that siblings will register before open registration. A parent or guardian must bring immunization records, a birth certificate, and proof of residency. A child who will reach the age of five on or before December 2nd of the school year shall >>
January 13, 2008By The Editor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - CHINO - January 9, 2008
CHINO - Students who attend Ayala, Don Lugo, Chino, Chino Hills, Montclair and Ontario Christian High Schools are invited to participate in two annual contests sponsored by Rotary International's Rancho del Chino Rotary District 5300.
The George R. Hensel Ethics Essay Contest is designed to challenge high school students to analyze ethical issues and concerns confronting them >>
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