By Education seminar hosted Oak PTA
Cynthia Klein, a parent guidance specialist from The Children’s Health Council in Palo Alto, and the Oak Avenue School Parent-Teacher Association have scheduled “Helping your kids solve their own problems,” 7-8:30 p.m., today, in the Oak School multipurpose room. Admission is free and open to parents, staff and the community.
Participants will practice effective listening and sharing skills that can help keep lines of communication open. Oak School is located at 1501 Oak Ave.
For more information, call Anky van Deursen at 965-2479.
Community forum on education careers
Teachers, principals and aspiring educators are invited to attend “Those Who Can Teach,” a community forum on education scheduled 5-7 p.m., tomorrow, at De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino.
Local education professionals will discuss work-force needs, skill requirements and the transformations in the education industry.
The education forum is presented by the NOVA Workforce Board, a public-private partnership serving local job seekers, employers and the education and training community.
To register, call (408) 730-7232. For more information, logon to www.novaworks.org.
CUSD contract negotiations ongoing
Although the Cupertino Union School District and the Cupertino Education Association negotiating teams met for over eight hours last Thursday, Dr. William Bragg, Cupertino Union School District superintendent, said that there was still no “movement.”
Janice Hagerbaumer, president of the CEA, said that “some progress was made,” but there are still difficult issues involving health and welfare.
Undeterred, the district and the CEA have scheduled another all-day session Friday in their effort to reach an agreement before the June 30 deadline for teacher resignations. The “impasse” process continues on a parallel track, but can be canceled if an agreement is reached before a state mediator is appointed.
Woodside Priory annual auction
Woodside Priory School has scheduled its annual auction and fund-raiser, “It’s Out of This World,” 6 p.m., Saturday, at Hotel Sofitel, Redwood City. The evening will begin with a silent auction, drinks and hors d’oeuvres, followed by dinner and the grand auction. Tickets are $150. To purchase tickets or for more information, call Pat Reed at 851-8211 or logon to www.woodsidepriory.com.
Summer school registration
The Los Altos School District’s upper-grade summer enrichment program is around the corner. If your children will be entering grades 5-7 this fall, they can register for the following classes: Architectural Design, Introduction to Puppetry, Arts and Crafts, Drama/Theater, French Conversation 5/6, French Conversation 7, Jazz Band, Robotics, You Be the Judge, Outdoor Adventures, Rocketry, Master Chefs, Health and Study Skills and Insects. Registration is scheduled 7:30-10:30 a.m., Saturday, at Blach School, 1120 Covington Road.
Registration forms and additional class information may be obtained from the Los Altos School District office, 360 S. San Antonio Road, Suite 15.
National Teacher Day celebration
The 17th annual National Teacher Day is scheduled May 7. Parents, students and businesses are encouraged to show teachers they are honored and valued.
