El Monte High School Teacher Honored by emCLP

By Anne Donofrio-Holter
May 8, 2013 • 92 views
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El Monte In recognition of more than 15 years of service to the community, El Monte High School math and AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) teacher Sonia Lamas was awarded a Bobby Salcedo Esperanza Award at the El Monte Coalition of Latino Professionals (emCLP) 9th annual Tamalada scholarship... Read more »

Accolades for Arroyo Music Students

By Anne Donofrio-Holter
May 8, 2013 • 45 views
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El Monte Congratulations to the Arroyo High School Glee Chorus on earning an Excellent rating at last week's SCVA music festival held at New Hope Church, along with the A Cappella Choir which earned a rating of Superior. In addition, A Cappella, Chamber Singers and Wind Ensemble all had award-winning... Read more »

Arroyo’s O’Rourke Inducted into Cross Country Hall of Fame

By Anne Donofrio-Holter
May 8, 2013 • 54 views
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El Monte Tim O'Rourke, Arroyo High School technology training leader and media center specialist, has been inducted into the California High School Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame at Mt. SAC College. In his 22 years at the helm of both the Arroyo High School track and cross country programs, O’Rourke’s... Read more »

SGMHS Booster Club Plans Stateline Turnaround

May 8, 2013 • 45 views
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El Monte San Gabriel Mission High School’s Booster Club is sponsoring a "Stateline Turnaround" on Saturday May 18, 2013. The bus will leave SGMHS at 8:00 a.m. and will return around midnight. The price is $35.00 per person and includes a continental breakfast and a voucher for the buffet.  All proceeds... Read more »

City of El Monte Seeking Sponsors at Upcoming Job Fair

By Chelsea Dickerson
May 8, 2013 • 75 views
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El Monte Is your business ready to grow?  Are you looking for qualified employees based in the San Gabriel Valley?  Consider joining the City of El Monte’s efforts to put our community back to work by becoming a sponsor of the City’s upcoming job fair on Friday, June 21. "We are asking for business... Read more »

Vons Credit Union Receives Prestigious Energy Conservation Awards

By Ken Rausch
May 8, 2013 • 131 views
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El Monte Vons Credit Union announced that its El Monte Corporate Office is the recipient of the "Battle of the Buildings" competition sponsored by the EPA’s Energy Star National Building Competition.  The competition featured over 3,000 teams from across the country. Vons Credit Union reduced its... Read more »

The Mother’s Day Legacy: Celebrating Honor and Tradition

By Jo Anne Disney
May 8, 2013 • 331 views
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El Monte Mother’s Day is one of the most celebrated holidays of the year. Children and adults of all ages honor their mothers on this day. History tells us that in 1872 Julia Ward Howe, a poet and writer who lived in Boston, Massachusetts, made the first suggestion to celebrate Mother’s Day in... Read more »

Kranz Intermediate School Wins Lakers Fit 4 Life Video Contest

by Michele Earle
May 3, 2013 • 158 views
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El Monte – Showcasing their knowledge and commitment to being physically fit, students at Kranz Intermediate School entered the Los Angeles Lakers Fit For Life Video Contest, vying for a chance to attend the Lakers Fit For Life Health Fair.  The contest required schools to put together a two minute... Read more »

Madrid Middle School Celebrates 20 Years of Educating Students

by Michele Earle
May 3, 2013 • 132 views
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El Monte Madrid Middle School, in the Mountain View School District has provided outstanding instruction since opening its doors for the 1992-1993 school year and recently celebrated its 20th anniversary at a special rally.  Joining in the celebration were staff members and students who called Madrid... Read more »

Enjoy a short Spring Break to San Felipe, Baja California

by Melissa Rocha
May 3, 2013 • 332 views
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Baja, California If you have the type of personality that loves nature, traveling far from home to have a escape from the everyday routine, than perhaps San Felipe Baja California might be the right place for a short excursion. It is crossing the border so don’t forget to purchase passports before... Read more »