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...
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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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