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Central Catholic High expanding sports, class options for next year
The news about education has been pretty gloomy, so I thought you might want to report on this really good news at Central Catholic High School.
Manteca High Class of 1959 reunion set for May 30-31
The Manteca High Class of 1959 is planning a reunion on May 30-31. The May 30 activities include a tour of the Manteca High campus from 10 a.m. to noon, an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at the museum, and dinner and dancing from 6 to 11 p.m. at Chez Shari's located at 305 North Union Road. A picnic is on May 31 from noon to 3 p.m. at Northgate Park. If anyone ...
Actual layoffs of teachers may be lower if things gel
A hiring freeze and a successful negotiation of employee compensation cuts of 5 percent across the board could allow the Manteca Unified School District to rescind 80 percent of the layoff notices already issued.
Manteca High mural tradition keeps on growing
Principal Steve Winter is thrilled about the newest addition to the Manteca High Mural Museum. The acrylic painting is that of the historic 1920 mission-style structure. "I had plenty of memories of that building," he said on Wednesday. The mural, as it turns out, was a team effort conducted by several students of Kirt Giovannoni's advance art classes. In order to accomplish the work, the group led by seniors Diane Jauregui and Tyler Canady used ...
EU senior staging hair event to assist kids
Robyn Raker wants to help children suffering from alopecia areata and tinea capitis. In each case, these diseases are common among youngsters and may affect siblings. Alopecia, for example, may be associated with itchiness with irregular hair loss along with broken hairs. Raker, an East Union High student, is organizing a "Hope and Hair" drive on Saturday, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Fuzion Salon and Spa, 217 W. Yosemite Ave. She also has "Locks ...
Trustees must pay their own way plus expenses to school-related conferences
Besides educators, administrators, and support staff, Manteca Unified school board members are also being asked to take cuts.
Hundreds protest teacher pink slips
The driver in a SUV pulled up to the Manteca Educators Association group at the start of the "Pink Friday" rally at North Main Street and Louise Avenue. He was aware of the preliminary layoff notices issued to some 259 teachers in the Manteca Unified School District as part of a $23.5 million shortfall for the 2009-10 budget. "We're praying for all of you (teachers)," said the passerby. The nearly two dozen during the first ...
Teachers appreciate show of community support
The sound along Manteca's busiest intersection Friday afternoon was deafening – it's seldom quiet with thousands of cars and trucks rushing by on a daily basis.
Martial arts studio offers free lessons to school teachers getting pink slips
Jamie Cameron helps operate the International Self Defense Institute at 1140 N. Main St. With possible layoffs to nearly 260 teachers, she and sensei Mark Cameron are opening their doors to these classroom instructors and their family, offering free martial arts lessons. "Bring your pink slip into our dojo," she said at the Pink Friday Rally at North Main Street and Yosemite Avenue. "We want Manteca Unified to know how much we support our teachers." ...
Temporary school farm plans under scrutiny this Tuesday
It wasn't too long ago that 50 acres along Tinnin Road were cleared, grubbed and graded. While the site could serve as a future high school site in south Manteca, the Manteca Unified Ag Advisory Committee has some immediate plans. Those plans and more are scheduled to be discussed at Tuesday's 4:30 p.m. meeting at the school farm classroom, 2901 E. Louise Ave. The Ag Advisory group will also hear an update on the school ...
Students get taste of what law enforcement faces
Regional Occupational Program students in Joe Waller's Careers in Law Enforcement classes received step-by-step instructions on several California Highway Patrol training exercises.
Rally today protests school cuts
STOCKTON – In conjunction with "Pink Friday," the San Joaquin Office of Education today will address the cuts impacting public education.
MUSD buys land for French Camp multi-use gym
FRENCH CAMP – In the not so distant future, French Camp School will be getting a much-needed multipurpose gymnasium.
Manteca High senior planning car show to help ill children
Manteca High's James Keller is an avid racing fan of NASCAR. For his senior project, he opted to host a car show to benefit his favorite sport. Proceeds from the "Keller's Car Show" planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, in the parking lot of Sequoia Heights Baptist Church at the corner of Wawona Street and Union Avenue will help sponsor youngsters with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses to attend ...
Ripon JROTC getting ready for DC trip
Several Ripon High School JROTC cadets are only days away from making a trip of a lifetime to the nation's capital.
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