The San Diego Traveler

June 9th, 2008

Who Decides What’s "Normal?"

San Diego County is made up of many unique and interesting communities, but one stands out in contrast to all others, because of its name. Did you ever wonder who decided Normal Heights was “normal?” What does that make the rest of San Diego’s communities?
I had to wonder if the folks of Normal Heights […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 3 comments

May 29th, 2008

Getting MADD Before Prom

Just in time for this weekend’s prom at the House of Blues, a tangible warning to the students of Guajome Park Academy was placed the traffic circle in front of their Fitness Center and gym this week.
Donated by Rancho Del Oro Towing, a severely damaged Dodge Intrepid sits ominously vacant and ready to […]

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March 30th, 2008

World Famous Primatologist Coming to San Diego

Tomorrow (March 31) world-renowned primatologist and United Nations Messenger of Peace Dr. Jane Goodall will provide the keynote address at the 45th International Conference on Fundraising, after which she will be signing her book Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey, at the San Diego Convention Center.
On Tuesday (April 1), Dr. Goodall will visit the University […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 2 comments

January 18th, 2008

Keebler Kids Marathon Mile on Saturday, January 19

Keebler Kid Marathon Mile is a non-competitive one-mile run/walk through LEGOLAND. All ages are welcome! Registered participants (except those registered as a companion) will receive an event T-shirt and be treated to refreshments, fun activities, entertainment and more!
Time:
6:30 a.m.  LEGOLAND parking lot opens
7 a.m.      Event day registration
8 a.m.      Mile races start
Immediately following the kids’ […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

January 5th, 2008

Tall Ships Docking in Oceanside

On Thursday, the Lynx, a replica of a naval topsail schooner from the War of 1812, sailed into Oceanside Harbor. As the Lynx Educational Foundation describes her:
Lynx is an interpretation of an actual privateer named Lynx built by Thomas Kemp in 1812 in Fell’s Point, Maryland. She was among the first ships to defend […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 3 comments

November 2nd, 2007

More Thanks for the Fire Fighters

This morning, fire fighters from the City of Vista Fire Department came to Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts to accept thanks from the students, who greeted them with applause, screams and a great deal of excited jumping up and down.
Several wonderful, touching letters were read by students of various grade levels, as a sampling […]

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October 22nd, 2007

School Closures in San Diego County

All of the public schools in San Diego County are closed until Monday, October 29 due to fires (and/or smoke). UCSD is also closed until Monday. Cal State expects to re-open on Saturday, October 27.
If the fires are not contained after that point, you can find local school closures at:

NBCSanDiego.com: Most Area Schools Reopen Monday
Fires Prompt […]

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August 17th, 2007

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District in San Diego County is made up of the following 22 schools.  If you’re looking for a school in this area, click on the link for each school to obtain more information.
Elementary Schools

Avondale Elementary
Bancroft Elementary
Casa de Oro Elementary
Fletcher Hills Elementary
Highlands Elementary
Kempton Elementary
La Mesa Dale Elementary
La Presa Elementary
Lemon Avenue Elementary
Loma Elementary
Maryland Avenue […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

August 16th, 2007

Resources for Homeschooling

If you’re looking for homeschooling resources in San Diego County, you can’t do much better than to check out the county library’s Homeschool Help page.
There you’ll find a plethora of information and links, from advice and  curriculum to organizations and literature:
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Homeschooling Resources
Children’s Literature Guide

Homeschool Help in the Catalog
Using Books With Children

Homework Help For Kids and Teens 
Award […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

July 22nd, 2007

Julian Union School District

The Julian Union School District in San Diego County is made up of the following 3 schools. If you’re looking for a school in this area, click on the link for each school to obtain more information.
 Elementary Schools

Julian Charter School (K-12)
Julian Elementary

Middle Schools

Julian Charter School (K-12)
Julian Junior High School

High Schools

Julian Charter School (K-12)

For information about schools in […]

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