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LPIE throws thank you Party in the Park
Families enjoyed a carefree afternoon in the Lafayette Plaza Park June 4, picnicking and playing, listening to music, with snacks and fun activities all provided by Lafayette Partners in Education as a celebration of community and for their support for the children in ...By Pippa Fisher
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Lamorinda celebrates its graduates
It's that time of year again when a parent's tears flow as quickly as mortar board hats fill the sky.
Graduation 2017 from Acalanes, Campolindo and Miramonte was no different, as the ...Peggy Spear
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As Seen In Lamorinda: Having a Ball!
Moraga Commons was filled with tuxes and ballgowns on a recent Saturday evening as Campolindo High School's upperclass met and mingled for photos during a decades old pre-Senior Ball tradition. The 377 students and dates later enjoyed an evening of dinner and dancing ...
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'Drowsy Chaperone' delights
On May 12 and 13, The Saklan School in Moraga presented its ninth annual Middle School Musical at Town Hall Theater. They presented the 2006 Broadway Musical "The Drowsy Chaperone."
The ...Submitted by Lori Anders
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Lorie honored as Moraga Teacher of the Year
On May 12, Contra Costa County Office of Education Superintendent of Schools Karen Sakata visited the classroom of Amanda Lorie at Donald Rheem Elementary School. Lorie, a 10-year instructor, was recently named Moraga School District's Teacher of the Year. For the past ...Submitted by Jonathan Lance
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Orinda Academy: A small school that offers big adventures for its students
Emma Greif enjoyed her "amazing" educational adventure in Japan just before spring break this year.
Greif is a sophomore at Orinda Academy, a small private high school. With just 100 ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Song, solar and social activism at Campo
Lafayette native Ben Ebert still talks and sometimes jams with friends and old band mates from Acalanes High School, but now calls Los Angeles home. Ebert is a professional musician - a drummer for the five-member band Trapdoor Social.
 By Cathy Dausman
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Diplomas for Saint Mary's College grads
Two batches of Saint Mary's College students, class of 2017, received their diplomas on the Moraga campus during ceremonies held over Memorial Day weekend.
An estimated 680 Saint Mary's ...
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Students' creativity shines at Stanley's STEAM Expo
The Arts and Science community came together for one exciting night recently as Stanley Middle School hosted LPIE's STEAM. Expo.
STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art ...Submitted by Catherine Kauder
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Stanley Middle School Jazz Ensemble ties for second best in the nation
The Stanley Middle School Jazz Messengers have tied for second best middle school jazz band in the nation and were recognized at a recent city council meeting, when Lafayette Mayor Mike Anderson proclaimed May 22 to be Stanley Jazz Messengers Day in the city.
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El Toyonal to lose school bus service
The Lamorinda School Bus Program is planning to drop all school bus stops on the narrow, twisty El Toyonal Drive because the stops have been deemed unsafe and in violation of the California Vehicle Code.
By Sora O'Doherty
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA