Binkley Elementary School in Santa Rosa is taking part in the grassroots “Sunflowers for Santa Rosa” campaign. Every students at the Canyon Drive campus has planted to sunflower seeds in eco-friendly pots, according to Principal Mike Herfurth. After they sprout, students will take them home and plant them in their community, he said. To read more about the citywide program, click here: http://bit.ly/YMSOaU
It’s been awhile since Extra Credit has had any reunion news, but Tomales High School is changing all of that. The combined classes of 1986 through 1991 are hosting a reunion Oct. 5 at the Sheraton in Petaluma. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $65. Email: geegmom@aol.com for more information.
Santa Rosa Junior College is hosting a final community forum eliciting public input on the future direction of the college. The first event was held at the Petaluma campus. Read about that event here: http://bit.ly/10HVx3v “Community Conversations” will focus on drawing out what the public would like the college to become and how it can serve the community in the future. The final event will be held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 17 at SRJC Public Safety… Read More »
A slew of Forestville restaurants are on board for a two-day fundraiser for El Molino High School and Forestville School and Academy. The restaurants will donate 20 percent of their proceeds on Tuesday and Wednesday to support programs that would not exist without community support, including sports, music, art and others, according to organizers. Participating restaurants in “Forestville Food for Funds” include: Cork’s Restaurant at Russian River Vineyards, Carr’s Drive-In, Twist Eatery, Tiny Town, Sunshine Coffee Roasters, Forestville Pizzeria, Tahoe… Read More »
Enthusiastic math teacher Jeff Tobes is leading one of his rigorous (but fun) walks in San Francisco June 1. The 25-mile trek is sponsored by the Sonoma County Historical Society. Kids and adults are welcome, but Tobes said no cry babies or whiners, please. For more information, go to www.sonomacountyhistory.org or call Tobes at 888-1670 or email him at jefftobes@hotmail.com
Reminder: The Trashtastic Boatacular fest is this Saturday in Santa Rosa. We ran a story last month about the efforts by Comstock and Santa Rosa middle school students to create floatable vessels to enter in the “competition.” To read that story, click here http://bit.ly/11nGUmk The event, which includes a potluck picnic, is open to the public and will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nagasawa Community Park on Fountaingrove Lake. The boat race is scheduled for 2 p.m. For… Read More »
REMINDER: Please submit your nominations ASAP. Thanks. ______ I’m up for an upcoming volunteer profile so I need your help. Do you know a great volunteer on your campus who makes the place run? Or the parent who always raises their hand to get those little (and not so little) jobs done? I need to know about these folks. Please send me an email at Kerry.benefield@pressdemocrat.com outlining why your volunteer stands out: What they do, where they work, their name… Read More »
Ridgway High School’s Cassidy Bell is Santa Rosa City Schools high school student of the month for May. Bell works in the school’s snack bar, helps prepare meals and participates in “Tea and Talk” every Friday to critique books. Bell also volunteered to be a camp counselor for a group of sixth grade girls at a week-long camp. She provided support, guidance and needed direction to the campers, according to school officials. A gifted artist, Bell’s work can be seen… Read More »
Santa Rosa Middle School eighth grader Luis Torres is Santa Rosa City Schools student of the month for May. Torres is described as a student with a positive attitude who can be counted on to do the right thing in all situations. “Luis is the type of student who reminds us all of how fortunate we are to do what we do,” said music teacher Mark Wardlaw. “Whatever lesson is being taught, Luis can be counted on to be fully… Read More »
Hidden Valley Elementary School sixth grader June Thomasson is Santa Rosa City Schools student of the month for May. Thomasson is active in Hidden Valley’s Safe School Ambassador program, math Olympics, student council and she is a sign language ambassador. Thomasson is credited for her creative spirit and her ability to get along with everyone. She is inclusive with her peers and is described as an “energetic, outgoing and friendly” girl by her teachers. An avid reader, Thomasson is also… Read More »
