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Workshop empowers young writers, mathematicians

For many young students, writing is daunting task. Putting pen to paper is a homework chore, not a leisure time activity. But for 32 fourth through eighth grade students at California State University, Stanislaus this week, writing is a passion. Students from Turlock, Hilmar, Denair, Hughson, Modesto, and as far away as Stockton journeyed to CSU Stanislaus the past two weeks for the Turlock Young Writers Workshop, a program offered by the ... Read More

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Posted: jun. 14, 2013 9:19 p.m.

	CSU Stanislaus parking lot gets facelift Those driving down Monte Vista Avenue may have noticed that the parking lot on the southwest side of the CSU Stanislaus campus is a bit of a mess. This mess however, is an attempt to avoid a much bigger safety mess. Last month, facilities services began reconstruction of Parking lot 2 on the CSU Stanislaus campus. The reconstruction of the lot is in light of safety concerns caused by the roots of ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: jun. 13, 2013 4:38 p.m.
	Parents, students should expect tighter security at Turlock schools come fall Security will be much tighter at all Turlock Unified School District campuses after the Board of Trustees approved a new comprehensive school site safety plan at Tuesday’s board meeting. The district’s safety plan will require identification badges for students in grades 7 through 12 to be worn at all times starting next school year. Administration and staff will also be required to wear ID badges. “If we’re going to talk the talk, ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: jun. 11, 2013 10:20 p.m.
	Higher fencing, ID badges part of new school safety plan After six months of extensive research and planning, the Turlock Unified School District finally released its comprehensive school site safety plan to be reviewed and voted on at Tuesday’s board meeting. “We have done some extensive work with our safety since the Sandy Hook incident in December,” said Superintendent Sonny DaMarto. “We have made revisions and updated based on new things we learned. For the past six months, Mike Trainer has met with ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: jun. 07, 2013 8:58 p.m.
	Backpack drive aims to help Valley students Nearly 400 students from Stanislaus County will be given a jump start for next school years thanks to the Hughson Family Resource Center. The HGRC is gearing up for its annual Backpack Drive to provide school supplies to children in need. “Last year, together with our community, we helped 426 of these children by providing them with a new backpack containing the tools they need to succeed and we are anticipating an even ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: jun. 06, 2013 5:09 p.m.
	Denair school employees learn of layoffs at board meeting Tensions ran high Wednesday night as the Denair Unified School Board of Trustees voted to lay off more support staff. The board unanimously voted to cut hours of 13 part-time employees and eliminate four full-time positions. District staff and union officials disagreed with both the layoffs and the lack of notification to affected employees. “I feel embarrassed that I work for this district,” said Spanish teacher Maria Olivas. “We have paraeducators and ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: jun. 06, 2013 5:03 p.m.
	Promise Scholars helps former foster youth achieve education goals From an early age, Long Beach native Jade Mosely faced many obstacles. She was removed from her birth parents who were battling drug addiction and raised by the foster care system. Her challenges could have easily stopped her from her pursuing her goals but last week she graduated with a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Stanislaus. While attending CSU Stanislaus, Mosely became part of Promise Scholars, a program that provides foster youth ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: jun. 04, 2013 11:24 p.m.
	Stanislaus graduates hit the ground running Everyone in the 2013 graduating class from California State University, Stanislaus had a long journey before they crossed the platform to accept their diplomas on Friday. Read More 0 Comments Posted: may. 31, 2013 10:37 p.m.
	Graduates 'optimistic' about future, finds survey Hundreds of graduates from Turlock, Pitman, Turlock Christian and Denair high schools donned traditional cap and gowns to receive their diplomas this week, joining their classmates in commencement ceremonies that have been held throughout the week and will continue into early June. While these graduates face drastic cuts in higher education and cutthroat competition for the few jobs available, a recent survey suggests they are not worried at what lies ahead. In ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: may. 31, 2013 10:34 p.m.
	Colin Kaepernick bids farewell to former coach at Pitman commencement There is a special relationship that exists between a player and a coach. Just ask NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. The former Pitman High student returned to his alma mater during Thursday night's commencement ceremony in a surprise appearance to pay tribute to his longtime mentor and friend, Brandon Harris. “The main reason I’m back is because I had to say goodbye to one of my good friends, one of the best coaches I’ve ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: may. 31, 2013 8:38 p.m.
	Renshaw honored for years of dedication to TUSD In the past 25 years, Turlock resident Felica Renshaw has spent over 500,000 hours working in schools within the Turlock Unified School District. Her hard work and dedication did not go unnoticed, as she was named the district’s 2013 Volunteer of the Year. For 12 years, Renshaw advocated for Turlock students as an elected member of the TUSD Board of Trustees. But she started her volunteer work in the classroom. “I initially ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: may. 28, 2013 9:54 p.m.
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