MyStudyBuddy Newsletter, August 2002

Physical Ed Drops as Kids' Obesity Rises

Until the late seventies, Physical Education was a daily activity in California high schools. Now, in California high schools, four year programs are being dropped to two years, and things like band and cheerleading are considered acceptable substitutes. At the same time, kids' obesity statistics are rising steadily. Read more

General Education News

Back-to-School Planning Tips -- these come from you, so please email us with anything you're willing to share with other families

Families with elementary and middle-school students, here's where you'll find you need a family meeting.

Consider a jazzy bright sign on the fridge:

Subject: Back to School Planning.

Everyone please bring your best attention, your best ideas. Read more

Special Education News and Events

The Community Advisory Committee Board met with Deborah McKnight on June 21st, and learned that there is no change to the amount in the budget from last year. Allocations may change depending on the number of classrooms or programs added or removed from schools from last year.

Carol Kocivar has given CAC a copy of the Special Ed parent survey results. Read more

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