Venetia named ‘A’ school
It’s another A-letter grade for Venetia Elementary School, which received an ‘A’ status for 2012. This isn’t the first time the school, located at Diaz and Timuquana roads, has won the coveted ranking. The school also earned a top grade between 2002 and 2006, and then again in 2009. School parents referenced the community’s emphasis […]
Student rewarded for kindness
Ava Grace Elsner, a 7-year-old student at Venetia Elementary School, was recognized recently for her acts of kindness. Elsner has been a big help to a special needs student in her class and was the only child at Venetia to receive the award. Elsner was referred to Venetia leadership for her acts – a contrast […]
JCA to host early childhood education symposium
The Jewish Community Alliance will host its 4th Annual Early Childhood Education Symposium at the San Jose center Oct. 16. The symposium aims to help adults “take a step back and see ‘Through a Child’s Eyes’” to “better provide the materials, activities and intentional teaching needed to foster children’s learning as well as better understand […]
Local gym observes National Gymnastics Day
Paula Falls makes a big deal out of an unknown “national” day. For the past 10 years at the 4603 Shirley Avenue location Falls has opened the doors of Gyminators with a “free” for all morning session of gymnastics and fun every National Gymnastics Day. “I see this as a way to show appreciation to […]
Local preschoolers celebrate firsts
Local preschoolers across the neighborhood have been enjoying their first few weeks of school — trying new things and experiencing fun challenges for the first time. At Southside United Methodist Preschool, students have enjoyed the thrill of new friendships and their first few weeks of chapel. In September, Lucy and Cindy Pearson were the school’s […]
Southbank’s littlest Jags ‘all in’ on Fridays
Children attending Chappell Child Development Centers across Jacksonville — including the Southbank center shown in the photos — don their teal each game day Friday in support of the home team. Last month students at the Southbank center showed their Jags pride alongside staff and assistants.
70 years for Hendricks Elementary School
October marks 70 years of Hendricks Elementary School and local community leaders are coming together for a celebration. Friends of Hendricks, a local nonprofit helping generate private funds for the neighborhood school, is planning a special flag-raising ceremony at the campus on Oct. 5. The event, which begins at 8:30 a.m., will include the presentation […]
San Jose CC captures River City Swimming League Championship
The River City Swim League (RCSL) administers a dual/tri meet schedule and the annual River City Championship meet that was held the last week of July at Cecil Field Aquatic Center. San Jose County Club took first place. “With another strong showing in the relays, the Dolphins finished with 1,492 points, 27 less than last […]
