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Playground to parking lot
While students across Turlock have been enjoying the warm spring weather during recess and physical education time, students at Julien Elementary have been watching the bulldozing of their playground. The Julien construction plan, which includes the creation of a new parking lot, is a point of contention between a group of parents and Turlock Unified School District administration. In 2006 the district authorized spending $9.9 million for a series of modernization projects, with ...
TJHS track ends season on high note
The Turlock Junior High track and field team ended its season at the Stanislaus County on Saturday, highlighted by 11 champions, seven second place finishers and 13 third place finishers. The 2013 season also saw three new school records set. Cerah Moren broke Kelsee Derr's 8th grade girls 200m hurdle record with a time of 31.09 seconds. Moren also set a new 8th grade girls record in the discus with a throw of ...
Sacred Heart students learn the pioneer way
Fourth and fifth graders at Sacred Heart Elementary School will take a step back in time to the pioneer days as part of the Yosemite Environmental Living Program. During an overnight visit at Yosemite on May 20, students will confront the problems of the pioneers by performing tasks such as cooking, blacksmithing, spinning, candle dipping, covered wagon packing, square dancing and craft making - all without electricity. "Through this program students will discover ...
New York fashion in downtown Turlock
Name of business: DevonMiles Fashion Accessories Type of business: Fashion and accessory store Location: 200 West Main St., Suite D, in downtown Turlock Hours of operation: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday History of business: DevonMiles, named after owner Mary Martinez' sons, opened its doors five months ago and already has big plans for the ...
TUSD prepares for shift in classroom instruction
As public schools across the country transition to the new Common Core Standards, which will change the way math and reading are taught nationwide, the Turlock Unified School District is already adopting the approach by building a foundation for a better tomorrow for its students. On Tuesday, the TUSD trustees were presented an overview of the district's Common Core Transition and Implementation Plan, changing the way students will learn in the classroom. CCS ...
Career Fair puts Pitman students on the right path
Pitman High School junior Trevor Knudsen came to the 4th annual Career Fair on Wednesday with pressing questions about his future. Knudsen, along with hundreds of other students, left with a better understanding of what types of jobs and educational opportunities are available thanks to the 25 businesses, colleges and agencies from the Central Valley that attended the event. "I learned about all the different careers and pathways I can take once ...
Passion for music
The piano notes that flow from Neve Foresti's fingers tell the story of a young woman whose passion for life centers around music. At her short 13 years of age, Foresti, a resident of Denair, has achieved musical excellence and will soon put her abilities on display as she will be attending the prestigious Casalmaggiore International Music Festival in Italy. The program will involve intense musical study for three weeks in July, with ...
Running for Boston
Even though Boston is 3,000 miles away, the victims of the recent marathon bombings are in the minds and hearts of the students at Osborn Two-Way Immersion Dual Academy. Over 750 students from Osborn participated in a jog-a-thon on Friday to raise money for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. Osborn students raised $3,000 for The One Fund Boston, set up by Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick to ...
Frantz: Helping Valley gardens grow
Name of business: Frantz Garden Center Type of business: Nursery Location: 12879 Riverview Rd., Hickman Hours of operation: Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. History of business: A family's love for gardening has evolved into one of the most successful nurseries in Stanislaus County. The Frantz family began their wholesale nursery in 1979 with only 1.5 acres of ...
Denair students Picnic for Earth
Over 300 students from Denair Elementary celebrated everything 'green' on Tuesday by holding a Picnic for Earth in honor of Earth Day. As part of the "All Hands on Earth" campaign, an organization that is celebrated worldwide, Denair took the pledge to spend the entire month of April learning about the importance of nature and its impact globally. "Picnic for Earth is about coming together to celebrate nature," said Denair Principal Fawn Oliver. ...
Walmart, United Samaritans team up to fight hunger
Every day, across the country, people are struggling to put food on their tables. That's why Walmart and the United Samaritans Foundation are giving back to the community by partnering up to fight hunger together.
DENAIR SCIENCE STARS
Fourth grade Denair Academic Academy students Amy Schmit and Dena Gabriel took 1st place in the Oceanography category of the "Deep Blue Sea" at the 16th Annual Elementary Science Olympiad last week at Hickman Elementary School. Schmit and Gabriel were the youngest competitors out of 300 elementary school children throughout the region who participated in events which included bridge building, can race, straw egg drop and water rockets. "I am pleased with the ...
Designing the perfect living space
Many of us are hopeless when it comes to decorating our homes. We've all heard horror stories about home projects gone badly. We can't decide which furniture to choose, what color scheme to work with, how to best use the features and rooms in our home. For help with pulling together the look and design of living spaces many turn to professional designers and decorators, who have the skills to transform colors, fabrics and ...
THS students shine at Math Field Day
Turlock High School students continued to raise the bar in academics when they took 2nd place at Math Field Day held at California State University, Fresno. "This was our first time competing at this competition. I am so proud of our students," said THS math teacher Kathlyn Donaldson. "It's difficult going to a competition for the first time because you don't know what to expect. I would like to thank the parents for ...
Glitz: Boutique fashion at affordable prices
Name of business: Glitz Fine Clothing Type of business: Clothing store Location: 306 E. Main St. Contact info: 664-9737 Hours of operation: Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. History of business: When Lisa Espinola bought Glitz from a family member in 2011, her goal was to change the way people shop - without having to spend an arm ...
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