Students at Ontiveros Elementary School in Santa Maria recently took first place in the sixth annual Comcast Fifth Grade Reading Challenge. Earlier this year, Comcast challenged fifth grade classes throughout the Santa Maria area to improve their literacy levels by reading the most books in a one-month period. The contest was open to all […]
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It’s never too early to learn
High quality child care can be found in local neighborhoods, according to members of the Santa Barbara County Child Care Planning Council and First 5 of Santa Barbara County. To share that message with local families, the Child Care Planning Council and First 5 recently launched a website, qualitychildcaresb.org, that lists high quality child-care providers […]
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Learn all about nursing
Nursing will take center stage during a career workshop scheduled for March 31 at Allan Hancock College’s Santa Maria campus. From 3 to 5 p.m., the college’s health and nursing program directors will meet with potential students interested in the college’s nursing assistant, registered nursing, and licensed vocational nursing programs. The directors will provide information […]
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Santa Maria-Bonita School District cancels several annual events
Students attending schools in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District will have to wait one more year to attend some of the district’s annual events, including the Multicultural Fair, Track Meet, and Geography Bee. The announcement came from district officials earlier this month. District spokeswoman Maggie White said the decision was based on “a combination of […]
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Keep the ag spirit alive through gardening
The Santa Maria chapter of California Women for Agriculture is now accepting applications for school garden scholarships, which can be used to start a new school garden or fund an existing garden. The group is also accepting applications for individual scholarships worth $250 to $2,000. The group reported that the awards will go to outstanding […]
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‘Grow Healthy Kids’ with Allan Hancock College, Santa Barbara Family Care Centers
County experts will share information about growing healthy kids during the eighth annual Child Development Conference on April 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Allan Hancock College’s Santa Maria campus. The event is offered through the college’s Community Education Department and coordinated by Santa Barbara Family Care Centers’ Children’s Resource and Referral Program. […]
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Let’s get ready to garden
Got a green thumb? It’s not too late to sign up for Allan Hancock College’s Green Gardener class, co-sponsored by the college and the Santa Barbara County Water Agency. It runs in Santa Maria for nine weeks. Green Gardener is a bilingual class offered through the college’s Adult Education Program. It’s open to anyone, but […]
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It’s Bandarama time!
On March 14, more than 400 student musicians will gather in the Santa Maria High School gymnasium for Bandarama!. The annual event features music played by bands from every junior high and high school in Santa Maria, Orcutt, and Guadalupe, as well as the Allan Hancock College band. Each band will perform one piece, and […]
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Hancock welding teacher honored with statewide award
Rayvell Snowden, a longtime welding instructor at Allan Hancock College, was recently named the 2009 winner of the California Community College Association for Occupational Education Excellence in Teaching Award. The win came as no surprise to Anne Cremarosa, dean of academic affairs, who nominated Snowden for the statewide honor. “Ray is well respected within […]
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First 5 just says no to tooth decay
First 5 Commissions throughout Southern California are tackling the health care needs of low-income children one tooth at a time, according to a recent study. The First 5 Southern California Alliance for Learning and Results study found that funds disbursed by local First 5 commissions over the last several years have made quality oral health […]
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Turn groceries into funds for local schools
A tough economy might be forcing people to tighten their belts when it comes to making charitable donations, but local school officials said there are still ways to support education. One easy way to help support local schools is to save “Box Tops for Education” labels and Campbell’s soup can labels, Maggie White, a spokeswoman […]
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Calling all Panther parents!
On Feb. 26, Pioneer Valley High School will host “Parent-Teacher Night” from 5 to 7 p.m. in the school’s gym. During the event, parents will receive their children’s progress reports. Attendance profiles will be available upon request. Teachers will also be on hand to answer questions about course curriculum. For more information, call the school […]