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by Julie Harris Claremont Middle School PTA’s Spring Fling in May drew an enthusiastic flow of students, par- ents, and neighbors to the school to enjoy a silent auction, food and arts booths, a rummage sale, a jumper, and a great variety of performances....

...afts activities, plus face-painting, henna art, demonstrations of wool-spinning, a petting zoo (for livestock, of course!), and much, much more. For more information, check the school website at www.claremontms.org or contact PTA president Julie Harris at julieharris@ pacbell.net or 510/652-2373.

...nors will be acknowledged in our school newsletter, which is delivered to about 400 Claremont families and 60 staff members. For a booth rental or silent auction dona- tion form, stop by the school office at 5750 College Avenue, or contact Julie Harris at julieharris@pacbell.net or 510/652-2373. Complete architectural services since 1970 5278 College Avenue Oakland, CA 94618 (510) 654-6755 fax 654-3424

re you an artist, musician, scientist, professional or someone with a story to share? Do you know someone who is? Claremont Middle School is always looking for speakers from the community. Contact Julie Harris: 652-2373 or julieharris@pacbell.net. Landmark Kingfish Pub for Sale T

... Kriss and Mike Napolitano, and John Harkins, a San Francisco parent and supporter, bicycled to Sacramento in 2009 to meet with other Cla- remont supporters and state politicians. They are ready to do it again in 2010. You can help! Photo: Julie Harris by Mike Napolitano, Claremont parent and bicyclist There is a crisis in funding for education in California. Over the past two years, state funding for K-12 education in California has been cut by almost 20 per cent. California currently r...

By PSO Officer Chew

...nd state politicians. They are ready to do it again in 2010. You can help! ■ ■RCPC■BoaRd■eleCtions: Also on the agenda: hear from the candidates for the April RCPC Board elections. Read their statements on page 4.  Special Notice  Photo: Julie harris Chabot Elementary and Oakland Tech, and John Harkins, a San Francisco parent and supporter, rode their bikes more than 80 miles to the State Capitol in 2009. At the Capitol, other parents and stu- dents joined the cyclists, and all present...

more information about the Spring Fling or donation opportunities, please call Becki Couch-Alvarado at 510/541-1545. — Julie Harris Obey all traffic laws including stop ■ ■ signs and red lights. Ride predictably, visibly and safely. ■ ■ Get an early start. ■ ■ If you’re planning to mix bike and ■ ■ transit, be aware of BART bike restriction periods (mornings and evenin...

...cents Needed For October 7 Kitchen Tour The new kitchen of Peter Wohlfeiler & Jane Randolph’s Benvenue Avenue home opens on to a spacious deck, as seen during the 2005 Rockridge Kitchen Tour. Photo: Susan Montauk Photo: Claremont School by Julie Harris Cby Jennifer Edmister Tbeing a docent, please contact Nancy Sale at 510/655-4625. Set-up volunteers: assist with pre-tour and event day preparations, including food, flowers and kitchen set-up. For more infor- mation, please contact Jennif...

...w spaces. The painting company made Claremont this year’s winner in response to a Claremont parent’s entry. Claremont thanks these businesses for supporting our neighborhood public middle school. Claremont Outdoor Festival Coming May 19 by Julie Harris

By Jessica Pitt

...erly Statham will likely be on a short list of possible candidates. She continues to earn high marks in the school Schools, page  ¬ Got Kitchens? The Rockridge Kitchen Tour Returns in 2007 by Jennifer Edmister R Tour guests line up to see Julie Harris’s home kitchen on Lawton Avenue during the 2005 Rockridge Kitchen Tour. ockridge is well known for many wonderful things, includ- ing the regionally-renowned Rockridge Kitchen Tour which attracts kitchen aficionados from throughout the Bay...

...gies he’s focusing on: “We’re building on areas of strength in instructional leadership; we’re supporting students who are struggling academically; and we are getting all families involved.” In terms of performance, Claremont PTA President Julie Harris said Claremont is on target for English and language arts, but struggling with math.To address this, the school instituted double math periods in by Lyn Hikida Neighborhood enrollment in Claremont Middle School increased dramatically this ...

... to over 50 Rockridge neighbors at the October RCPC Town Hall meeting. PHOTO: CY GULASSA RCPC wishes to thank all those who made this event possible. Homeowners Jeff & Tara Birnbaum, Janli Degenhardt, Kathleen & David Edwards, Linda Fogel, Julie Harris & Jose Arcellana, Janet Kirk, Tammy Medress & Neal Fujita and Jan Louden; Planners Margaret Phillips, Mark Ringer, Claudia