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Back to School New leaders take helm at area schools this fall

England Graduate School.

He has also worked as a consultant for technology and finance companies, and is founder and president of the Institute for Innovation of Large Organizations, for corporations and non-profits, including K-12 education.

A graduate of the State University of New York with degrees in both philosophy and rhetoric, Temes earned a PhD in American Literature, as well as three master’s degrees

Several schools are welcoming new principals as classes begin this month.

PETER TEMES

STEVE MARTINEZ

SUZANNE PATTERSON-JONES

Suzanne Patterson-Jones will lead Blessed Sacrament, a Jesuit-sponsored school for kindergarten through eighth graders in Hollywood. A teacher and a district administrator with the L.A. Unified School District for more than 20 years, Patterson-Jones most recently served in the classroom as teacher, and has served in various administrative positions.

She received her bachelor of arts degree from Mills College in Oakland and a master’s degree from Pepperdine University.

“Ms. Patterson-Jones was chosen by a diligent search committee to replace Ava Haylock, our principal of 13 years,” said Blessed Sacrament Church pastor Michael Mandala. *** Steve Martinez was selected by a committee of staff members, parents and community members to become principal COVER PHOTO The four Lekovic children are off to Pilgrim School this fall.

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of John Burroughs Middle School following the retirement of long-time principal Mirta McKay. He began his teaching career as a substitute teacher for Los Angeles Unified School District in 1998. The following year, he taught Science at John Burroughs and has worked in a variety of roles at the school since, including as school improvement coordinator, English language learner coordinator, Title 1 coordinator and assistant principal.

Martinez earned a bachelor of art in earth science from Cal State L.A., a master’s in educational administration from Cal State Northridge, and an Ed.D doctor of education at USC. “I look forward to continuing John Burroughs’ partnership with the community and providing our students with a rich academic experience which includes learning 21st century skills to prepare them to compete in our global economy. *** Peter Temes took over as head of Pacific Hills, a West Hollywood school for students grades sixth through 12 in July following the retirement of long-time headmaster Rich Makoff.

Temes has been a full-time faculty member at Harvard

University, president of the Great Books Foundation and president of Antioch New

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“I begin my work as the new head of school as a believer in the spirit I find here, and as a student myself,” said Temes.

“I’m here to learn as well as to teach, and I always expect instructive surprises from the students I talk with in classes, in the hallways, and sitting in the sunshine outside our main building.” *** Ruth Anderson began teaching sixth grade at Christ the King School in 2001. In 2006 (Please turn to page 19)

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RUTH ANDERSON

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(Continued from page 18) she was appointed vice principal, and recently took over as principal, replacing Dr. Mary Kurban who retired after 19 years.

Prior to moving to Los Angeles, Anderson accrued more than 20 years’ teaching experience in Ireland and England. She earned her bachelor’s degree in modern languages from University College Dublin, a post-graduate diploma in computers in education from Trinity College, Dublin and her master’s degree in Catholic school administration from the University of San Francisco.

Her philosophy of education is to educate the whole child—spiritually, academically, physically and emotion-

ally. “Laying a firm foundation in all academic areas, instilling values and morals, and providing children with a disciplined and structured environment are all crucial elements for their success,” she said.

Last year, she initiated a new program of studies for Christ the King’s junior high students: Classical Languages and Culture. Anderson believes that exposing young minds to Latin and Greek sharpens the students’ language skills and broadens their lifetime horizons.

Ruth and her husband Bill are longtime Larchmont Village residents.

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she is a former elementary teacher who taught for nearly a decade. In 2001 she became assistant district administrator for special education in District 10 in New York City, where she was responsible for improving instruction in 50 schools. Under her supervision, test scores rose steadily, and District 10 became the most improved district in special education in all of NYC. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education studies and two masters; one in education of gifted and talented and another in educational leadership.

“I’m very excited to join such a nurturing community that obviously cares deeply about children,” said Raskin.

“My focus will be on education for the 21st century, a progressive approach to education in which students learn to think

deeply, provide evidence of their thinking, solve problems and be actively engaged in their learning.”

TED HAMORY

*** The new head of The Oaks, a school in Hollywood for kindergarten through sixth graders, is Ted Hamory.

He began his career as a bilingual teacher with Teach for America, and within a decade had co-founded The New City School, bringing progressive

public education to an underserved, ethnically diverse community. Hamory opened the first New City School in 2000, with 70 students in downtown Long Beach. He then led the expansion to three campuses with 700 students, serving as executive director of New City Public Schools, a nationally recognized charter school management organization.

Hamory considers himself a “teacher first,” and says his educational philosophy reflects his own experiences as a parent, teacher and learner.

He earned a master of arts in education from Pepperdine University, and a bachelor of arts from Vanderbilt University, where he studied economics and Spanish. He is an avid bird watcher, and also enjoys gardening, politics, and reading everything he can get his hands on.

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Back to School Larchmont Charter School is given in art, music, dance opened its doors in the fall or P.E.; a gardening program of 2005 with 140 students in integrates real-life experience grades K-2. Since then, it has with science studies. LCS is grown by one grade each year, the recipient of the Edible School Yard and in fall of 2009, affiliation had 450 students from Alice enrolled in grades Waters’ K through six on C h e z two campuses.

Panisse The 2010-2011 Foundation. school year will Students begin on Wed., come from Sept. 8 with the a range of addition of a mids o ci o -eco dle school serving nomical, grades 6 through cultural and 8 housed at Immanuel Pres- MIDDLE SCHOOL HEAD is racial communities, byterian, 668 S. Rick Esquivel. with nearly Catalina St. “Larchmont Charter School 30 percent of families eligible is very proud to be the fourth to receive free or reducedhighest performing indepen- price lunches.

Admission is determined by dent charter in the Los Angeles Unified School District,” annual lottery.

“There’s a real shortage of said Rick Esquivel, head of middle school. “And we are great public middle schools pleased to expand and serve in the city,” said LCS principal Dolores Patton. “What an grades K – 8.”

LCS is a parent-initiated, exciting opportunity to offer a tuition-free and non-sectarian new vision of what it means to public school with small class be on the cusp of adulthood, sizes, multi-age classes and dif- and offer a high quality public ferentiated instruction accord- education to a student body ing to students’ interests and that mirrors the diversity of strengths. Daily instruction our community.”

Students win art, writing awards Essays by Precious Blood students Kimberly Morales and Aia Intrepido took first and third place respectively in the 2010 Asian and PacificIslander American Heritage Month writing competition.

The winning essays were chosen from among hundreds submitted by students in parochial, public and charter schools. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa presented the awards at a ceremony at City Hall.

Additionally, 17 students from the elementary school were awarded in the Pentel International Art Competition.

Students from countries throughout the world submitted works for the competition that was judged in Japan.

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Back to School Sophomore shares tips on surviving first year at college

By Lauren Elsner This time last year I was a balloon full of emotions for what lay ahead of me in three weeks—college. I was attending Skidmore, a private, liberal arts school in upstate New York. As a very independent person, it didn’t surprise anyone that I was going east. I had always wanted to live there, far from the tight restraints of the parental units. While I was excited, I was also sad to say goodbye to my friends and most of all, Los Angeles.

However, before venturing off for college, I had some necessary tasks to complete.

I soon discovered shopping for college was an interesting experience to say the least. As my mom and I ventured into Bed, Bath, & Beyond and inquisitively searched for a snow boot tray, we were faced with a puzzled look on the employee’s face. He offered us a shower tray. So, point being, be prepared to get the necessary items in the location of your college, everything won’t be at your local Larchmont convenience store.

A year later, here I am, having survived my first year of college despite the fact that people said I was going to “die” in the winter. But with the help of jackets and snow boots, I lived. I also lived through dorm food, being 2,822 miles away from home, and a culture shock. During this time I learned how to adapt to college life: the workload and the social scene.

When it comes to collegiate academics, you must learn that time management must be your best friend. You discover that you have a profound amount of freedom, such as

JOINING CLUBS helped Lauren Elsner make new friends her freshman year at Skidmore College.

the hours between classes.

However, your first option shouldn’t be hanging out with your friends; using your time efficiently will make your life free of all-nighters and stress.

While academics are important, college is also an opportunity to dive into new passions or interests by getting involved.

Join at least two clubs, and you’ll make some great friends who share the same passions as you. In addition, joining clubs can lead to better and bigger things, such as it did for me.

When I joined the photography club, I realized that my hobby was worth more than I thought. It led me to winning my school’s photography contest and becoming photo editor for my college newspaper, Skidnews.

Skidnews staffers became like a second family as we spent at least four nights a week together, investigating the ins and outs of our campus while simultaneously laughing the night away. Furthermore, having seized the opportunity to

get involved with Skidnews assisted me to encounter a new passion, journalism.

Keep in mind, however, that like high school it takes a fair

amount of time to discover your true friends. On the contrast, unlike high school, people are a lot more friendly due to everyone being in the same boat, not knowing anyone.

If you travel across to the east coast, expect a culture shock. The style is different, the attitude, as well as some terms. While at Skidmore I was exposed to things I never had seen before, such as “boating shoes” and lacrosse players, also known as “lax bros.”

I never encountered a true “lax bro” until moving to seventh floor Johnson Tower.

They travel in packs, dress in the same style that consists of khaki shorts, polo shirts, knee high socks, boating shoes, and backwards baseball hats, and greet you with the occasional nod. While their style is

quite different from the classic California guy, they’re nonetheless hilarious and I thank them for exposing me to a sport I had never seen.

College is diverse in terms of race, background, and culture.

The beauty of this is that you can become the best of friends with someone that you never thought you would, like a lax bro, or the editor of your college paper, or one of the most talented actresses at your school.

If you’re going to college this year, take risks. Become friends with people radically different than you, join a club you’ve always had an interest in, take a class simply because you’re interested in the subject and nothing else and, most importantly, be fearless.

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Back to School Social justice reigns at Kennedy-Ambassador school site While the now-gone Ambassador Hotel and memories of its glamorous heyday continue to draw a teary eye, the Robert F. Kennedy Community School built in its place brings promise to the Wilshire Blvd. area.

Six pilot schools will open Mon., Sept. 13 on the campus designed by Pasadena firm Gonzalez Goodale Architects for approximately 3,900, k i n d e r g a rten through 12th-grade students.

While a few of the pilots opened with limited classes last fall, the school is now complete with “small, autonomous pilot schools with different themes,” said Edmundo Rodriguez, director of pilot schools for District four in the L.A. Unified School District.

The college-prep $580-plus million campus helps eliminate busing, year-round schedules and overcrowding at nearby schools.

And the curriculum is as good as it sounds, says Rodriguez of the schools, which focus on technology, language, leadership and the arts with social justice integrated throughout.

Six pilots to open “Early on we decided, beat Kennedy complex cause of the history of the site The six pilots at the Robert F. to ask the teachers to always Kennedy Community School include a social justice theme,” are: Rodriguez said.

NOW (New Open World), a The late Sen. Robert technology-based program for Kennedy was fatally shot here kindergarten-12th grade in 1968.

UCLA Community Dual- School officials had fought Language Program in English Donald Trump, who sought with either Spanish or Korean to build the world’s highest for kindergarten-12th skyscraper here, before tack Ambassador School of Global ling the L.A. Conservancy and Education for kindergarten- other preservationists who fifth sought to re-use the hotel into Ambassador School of Global plans for the proposed school.

Leadership, sixth-12th Built in 1921 by architect L.H. High School of the Arts Myron Hunt, the hotel hosted (performing arts), 9th-12th six early Oscar ceremonies and School for Visual Arts and was playground to movie stars Humanities, 9th-12th.

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TOP PHOTO: VIEW of the east entry to the middle and high school classes on the campus, Left, new look of the Moorish-themed Cocoanut Grove nightclub-turned auditorium.

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Back to School Special Needs treats kids to camp Amid severe budget cuts, Special Needs Network, Inc. co-founder Areva Martin launched a free summer camp last month for 200 children.

Camp JPAC offered language programs including dance, music, arts and crafts, soccer and cooking. Field trips included a visit to the Natural History Museum, and weekly guests taught photography, scrapbooking and other classes.

County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas joined Martin at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 2 at the camp site at Junior Blind of America, 5300 Angeles Vista Blvd.

“The California state budget cuts have left families devastated, leaving over 50,000 kids with disabilities in L.A. County

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The Kennedy complex, looking from Wilshire, resembles the original hotel, and like its predecessor, stands five stories.

The 1950s Paul Williamsdesigned coffee shop has been reconstructed into the teachers lounge. The ballroom— where Kennedy celebrated his victory in the 1968 Democratic primary moments before his assassination—has been rebuilt as the library.

Amenities include a pool, track and athletic fields and 500-seat Cocoanut Grove auditorium. (Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland were among the acts in the original.)

Art and historic projects are featured throughout the 24-acre property, which is between Mariposa and Catalina avenues. Original bell hop uniforms are on display, as are symbols for the late hotel and the Brown Derby restaurant (which had been across the street.) A park on the Wilshire frontage honors Kennedy.

ITS $578 MILLION COST was inflated by numerous factors, said LAUSD Supt. Ramon C. Cortines. These included litigation with Trump and conservationists, a methane mitigation system, the park, required historic features and public art and a global shortage of raw material.

Musicians sought for Philharmonic The Jr. Philharmonic launches its 74th season with an invitation to advanced musicians ages 12 through 25 to audition for the orchestra.

Persons playing violin, viola, cello, string bass, oboe, English horn, clarinet, bassoon, alto sax, trumpet, French horn, tympani and percussion are invited to audition. Call 310-275-7511 or send an email to Auditions@JrPhil.org for a tryout.

There are no audition fees and no membership charges.

Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings in West Los Angeles.

Dedicated to "Give Youth A Chance To Be Heard,” the group was founded in 1937 by the late conductor Dr. Ernst Katz.

Get up close with spiders, frogs at Natural History Museum A four-session course on gardening will teach basics for beginners at the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum beginning Sun., Sept. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Master gardener Florence Nishida said the course will cover creating good soil, watering, feeding and starting plants from seeds.

Insects are the subject of the Critter Club meeting at the museum on Sat., Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. Kids ages three-tofive will hear stories and make tiny homes for bugs.

Museum officials are inviting youngsters to get up close and personal with spiders at the Spider Pavilion, starting Sun., Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to

5 p.m.

A reptile and amphibian appreciation day is being held on Sun., Oct. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s a day-long celebration of reptiles and frogs from around the world.

Activities include animal encounters, art projects and a chance to meet professional herpetologists.

The Hart Museum and Park in Newhall is hosting a Native American Powwow on Sat., Sept. 25 and Sun., Sept. 26 beginning at 10 a.m.

The event features Indian art, dance and food.

The Natural History Museum is at 900 Exposition Blvd.

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Back to School Neighborhood school boasts former students as teachers

By Sondi Sepenuk In 1972, Penny Cox, Plymouth School’s director, and four other women decided they were dissatisfied with the preschool where they were teaching in Beverly Hills. Darlene Smolen, Plymouth’s original director, and teacher Gayle Smith, asked, “Why don’t we start our own preschool?” That September, Plymouth School opened its doors in space in the Wilshire Methodist Church on Plymouth Blvd.

Penny fell into teaching by accident. For years, she worked as an assistant buyer at the old Bullocks Wilshire, but was invited by her neighbor Darlene Smolen to help at a summer program for Head Start. “Darlene suggested that I get credentialed in early childhood education because I loved it so much,” laughs Penny, a mother of two boys.

“It’s all history after that!”

In 1992, the non-denominational preschool moved to its current location at Wilshire Presbyterian. For nearly 40 years, Plymouth School has been a fixture of preschool education to hundreds of children in the Hancock Park area.

“The Plymouth School is an extension of our family,”

school), says that Penny “loves and is concerned about each child and this is very evident to the child and their parents.”

Megan Capata, a former Plymouth School student and now one of Plymouth’s newest teachers, agrees. “You’re always going to see faces you know here. You’re going to run into them in the neighborhood and you’ll get to see where they are in their lives in five or ten years.”

That seems to be the thing

that keeps the community coming back generation after generation—happy memories, loyalty, and consistency.

“On occasion the teachers will say, ‘Oh, I’ve been doing this or that for so many years, and I need to change it,’” laughs Penny. “But I say, the new kids coming here have never done it.

The kids are the same when they are three, four, or five-years-old and that doesn’t change.”

And the teachers know she is right.

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The preschool’s philosophy is straightforward. “We are an old-fashioned preschool,” states Penny. “We are a developmental school. We want the children to enjoy learning… we’re here to play, for the children to have a good time, and by osmosis we teach them. Preschool is all about the socialization, the fun, and the relationships.”

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Learn to play the recorder, create origami or mosaic, catch a movie requirements. Please RSVP. Back to School Movie Night: Free showing of "UP" (2009) with Ed Asner and Christopher Plummer. Tues., Sept. 14 at 6 p.m.

Lunch @ the Library: Memorial Old Time Picture Show presents "Inspector General" (1949) with Danny Kaye, Thurs., Sept. 16 at 12:30 p.m. Free popcorn. Bring a sack lunch.

Author Talk: Dinah Lenney, actress and author of "Bigger Than Life: A Murder, A MemDODGER BASEBALL LEGEND Maury Wills, right, recently spoke at the Memorial Library. He described to the more than 75 attendees how he was discovered playing bare-footed in a dirt lot in his hometown of Washington, D.C. Wills went on to be named National League MVP, was a two-time Gold Glove Award winner and selected five times to the All-Star team.

Chess club for all ages is played on Sat., Sept. 11, 18 and 25 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., coached by Roger King. Call 323-666-7892 or 323-2935540 for more information.

Teen Council: Meet to voice your opinion about Teen'Scape and talk about materials and programs the library offers teens on Tues., Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m.

Ongoing GAB: Grandma Janie reads to kids on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Adrienne reads on

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Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m.

Toddler Storytime every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Storytime for ages 18 mos. to three years old.

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323-938-2732 Teen Recorder Music Class: Learn to play the recorder with Dr. Rice on Thurs., Sept.

2, 16, and 30 at 4 p.m. $5 for instrument plus $5 for book to start.

First Friday book club meets to discuss "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls and on Fri., Sept. 3 at 1 p.m. Copies available at library.

Teen Volunteer Orientation on Wed., Sept. 8 at 3:30 p.m. for community service

oir," speaks on Tues., Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Book sale and signing to follow.

Teen Advisory Council: Participate in library program planning on Thurs., Sept. 23 at 3:30 p.m.

Origami with Bennett Arnstein: Sat., Sept. 25 at 1 pm.

Tuesday Nights @ the Movies: "The Bounty Hunter" (2010) with Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler and Christine Baranski on Tues., Sept. 28 at 6 p.m.

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Book Club: Lively and entertaining discussions of books and authors. New members welcome Tues., Sept. 7 at 10:30 a.m.

The Miracle Mile Writers Club: network and support for writers at all levels of expertise, both published and aspiring, Sat., Sept. 4, 3 to 5 p.m.

Baby and Toddler Storytime: Stories, songs and rhymes for ages 18 mos. to three years old. Wed., Sept. 15, 22, and 29 at 10:30 a.m.

Ongoing Grandparents and Books: Call branch for dates and times.

Computer Comfort: Learn computer basics Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.

Art Class for Kids: Arts and crafts for ages three years old and up Thursdays at 4 p.m.

FREMONT LIBRARY 6121 Melrose Ave. 323-962-3521 Friends of the Library Book Sale: Fri., Sept. 3 and Sat., Sept. 4 at noon.

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Back to School Pilgrim School

By Isabella Barbieri And Halle Hutchinson 5th Grade

By Chloe Chais 11th Grade This year I’ll be reporting on the amazing happenings at the Pilgrim School. I am a junior, a member of the student council, play the bass guitar in Pilgrim’s band and am a guard on the girl’s varsity basketball team.

My classmates and I are looking forward to another year at Pilgrim, especially the opportunity to take classes in our wonderful new Arts Center where we can take digital arts, digital video production, advanced studio art,

So many things happened at Larchmont Charter over the summer!

During the break, LCS families went to exciting parties, traveled, enjoyed relaxing vacations, visited their families and went to entertaining camps.

Things have also happened at school like Campus Beautification Days. In July and August, a bunch of parents and kids came to help teachers move boxes and repaint the walls—it was a big help.

When school starts, our new middle school campus at Immanuel Presbyterian on Wilshire Blvd. will be open for 6th and 7th grade.

The kindergartners and 1st

PreciouS Blood

By Patricia Manzanilla, 7th Grade Joseph Padua, 6th Grade Precious Blood School opened its doors to lots of happy faces, and everyone was excited to see the new school renovations. They are beautiful, and we say a big thank you to the Shea Foundation. We celebrate our 60th anniversary this school year!

Welcome to our new 6th grade teacher, Andrew Plumley. The students let him know right away that this will be our third year to Astrocamp and we can’t wait to attend. We celebrated Back to School Mass with a special liturgy reminding us that peace in our world, in our community and in

graders will now all be at the Hollygrove campus, which means the 5th graders are going to be the oldest ones there. The 5th graders will help the younger students learn where to put their bags, find bathrooms, and show them to their homerooms.

our school begins with each one of us. Student Leadership met the last week in August and they planned many activities for the school year.

Our 6th annual Family Picnic is scheduled for later this month, and it is a time that everyone looks forward to… games, food and fun for children and parents! Our Grandparents Morning is always a big hit for our loving grandmas and grandpas. They visit classrooms, are entertained, enjoy light refreshments and receive a very special ‘VIP’ certificate—besides hugs and kisses.

To think is to differ.

—Clarence Darrow

and lay down tracks in the recording studio.

Last month, Pilgrim welcomed its new families with a picnic featuring a live band and the Let’s Be Frank hotdog cart. We are excited to get to know the new students

and teachers who will be joining the Pilgrim community this fall.

Soon after school starts, my junior class will be taking a sixday college trip visiting schools in Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The sopho-

more class will be hiking and kayaking in the Channel Islands. The freshman will go on a retreat to Camp Cedar Lake and the seniors will complete college applications during a college counseling retreat.

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Examination for Entrance and Merit Scholarships Saturday, January 22, 2011

Immaculate Heart Middle School for girls, Grades 6, 7 and 8

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Library calendar of events

(Continued from page 25) Ongoing Computer Comfort Class: Follow lessons online at: www. laplcomputerclass.blogspot. com.

Mah jongg group meets on Wednesdays at noon.

Chess club: All ages and levels are welcome on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m.

Toddler Storytime with stories, songs and rhymes meets on Fridays at 10 a.m.

Grandparents and Books: Grandma Bobbie reads on Fridays at 3 p.m.; Ms. Claire reads on Saturdays at 11 a.m.

Knitting circle, all skill levels, meets Saturdays at 10 a.m.

Used book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library on Saturdays at 10 a.m.

Basic hatha yoga class meets on Saturdays from noon to 12:45 p.m.

WILSHIRE LIBRARY 149 N. St. Andrews Place 323-957-4550 Make a Mosaic: Paper craft program for kids of all ages, supplies provided, is on Thurs., Sept. 2, 4 to 5 p.m. Room limited to 20. Call 323-957-4550 to sign up in advance.

Days of the Dinosaurs: For ages four and up, interactive presentation on dinosaurs on Tues., Sept. 28, 4 to 5 p.m.

Teen Council meets to discuss dvds, cds, comic books and more on Thurs., Sept. 30 at 4 p.m.

Ongoing Storytime for kids ages 3 to 5 years meets on Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11 a.m.

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Children eat what’s in front of them, especially when they’re hungry, so make sure the good stuff is accessible.

Cut up fruits and vegetables ahead of time and leave them in plain sight. No time? Buy pre-cut veggies and fruit platters.

4. Encourage your child to drink water instead of juice or soda. Both are full of processed sugar and unnecessary calories—a whopping 250 calories in a 20-ounce bottle of soda. If your child has a sweet tooth, try quenching his thirst with sugar-free lemonade or fresh fruit instead.

5. If possible, go to the supermarket without your children. These days, aggressive advertising and marketing techniques are directed at your kids that may cause them to pester you to buy unhealthy foods. Shopping alone makes it easier to resist the temptation to surrender to your child’s whining.

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Back to School Environmental tips offered for back–to–school supplies Buying school supplies is an annual end-of-summer tradition. It’s also an opportunity to look for safer products for your children. The good news is that with a little time and attention a backpack full of non-toxic supplies is within reach.

Backpacks: Look for natural fibers and avoid backpacks made with PVC (polyvinyl chloride or vinyl). Polyester and nylon are also better than PVC. Check the label for “#3,” the symbol for PVC, or look for “no PVC.” Labels don’t always list the material, so you may need to contact manufacturers or visit their websites.

Lunch boxes: Because they hold food, it’s especially important that lunch boxes be made from non-toxic materi-

LOOK FOR NON-TOXIC supplies when back-to-school shopping, including recycled paper and paint-free wooden pencils.

als with no lead paint, PVC, BPA (bisphenol A) or antimicrobial chemicals. Some options are: cotton lunch bags, BPA-free plastic or unpainted

St. James’ Episcopal Preschool

Outstanding Educational Preschool Program Accredited by NAEYC

Offering a Special Pre-K curriculum for Kindergarten matriculation • Professional teachers with an unequalled committment to children and their families.

• A well-defined program philosophy that supports the way children think and challenges them to construct new knowledge in an active, vibrant, and nurturing learning community.

• A strong, supportive parent body • Children who are creative, curious, and eager learners.

• A Director whom the Whitney Guide describes as “one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking preschool principals in town.”

Open enrollment for 2011/2012 Call to schedule a tour Director: Katarina Matolek

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Our Center is dedicated to providing quality infant and toddler care for children 6 weeks to 2 years of age. Recognizing the need for children to explore and grow at their own pace, the Center’s environment encourages movement and exploration.

Our caregivers are educated, experienced and well trained in child development and RIE philosophy.

Children with special needs are welcome.

stainless steel. Reuse utensils from home and pack food in reusable, rather than disposable, containers (such as lightweight stainless steel or #1, 2, 4 or 5 plastics).

Beverage bottles: Skip commercial bottled water—it’s expensive, wastes resources and the water quality isn’t necessarily better than tap.

Instead, send your child to school with filtered water and other beverages in a reusable bottle made from BPA–free plastic or aluminum, or stainless steel.

Pencils and pens: Pick plain wooden pencils, without paint or glossy coating, made from sustainable wood or recycled newspaper. Skip the scented ones. Use recycled ballpoint pens.

Notebooks and binders: Avoid plastic covers on binders and spiral notebooks; they’re usually made from PVC. Opt for recycled cardboard or natural fibers instead; look for “no PVC” on the label.

Paper products: Look for recycled paper made from

at least 30 percent post– consumer waste (PCW) that isn’t whitened with chlorine bleach. Or consider paper made from alternate fibers or sustainable–managed forests.

Choose recycled tissues and paper towels made with PCW and without chlorine bleach.

Avoid added lotion, fragrance and dyes.

Glue: Try to minimize exposure to extra-strong or instant adhesives like epoxies, model and “super” glues; they contain toxic solvents. Waterbased glues are safer bets, though most are made from petrochemicals. Some better options are glue sticks and white/yellow/clear “school” glue.

Cell phones: If purchasing

a new phone, choose one with lower radiation (“SAR” value).

Teach your child that when she’s not using it, she should turn it off, store it in her backpack or somewhere else away from her body, and to use the text function instead of talking.

Arts and crafts: Safe practices include supervising young children, ventilating the room, and having children wash their hands when they are finished.

Choose products that list all ingredients and read the warnings and follow product directions. Keep children from sniffing the products and make sure lids and caps are safely on supplies when not in use. Do not allow eating and drinking in the arts and crafts room.

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Back to School How they spent their summer ...

RESIDENTS visited the White House and Smithsonian museums, searched for mollusks, spent time in historic New England and watched fireworks at the Wilshire Country Club.

TOURING D.C. and New York, Gavin and Caroline Soames.

AT THE BEACH. Ethan and Parker Dean.

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Directory of public and Prices subject to change

CHILDREN’S CENTER PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN 4679 La Mirada Ave. 323-422-9690 Deborah Wyle, director. Ages 2.9 yrs. to K. 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., full and partial days available. 22 students. Call for rates.

DELANEY WRIGHT FINE ARTS PRESCHOOL 6125 Carlos Ave. 323-871-2470 Nasrin Pez, director. Ages 2 to 5 yrs. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Full and half days available.

Call for rates.

LARCHMONT PRESCHOOL 555 N. Windsor Blvd.

323-572-0186 Debra Stolberg, director.

Ages 18 months to 3 yrs. for toddler program and 3 yrs. to 5 yrs. for preschool program.

Call for rates.

MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S WORLD 650 San Vicente Blvd.

323-677-2670 Lori Hernandez, administrator. Ages 2 yrs. to 3rd grade. 70 students. Call for rates.

PLYMOUTH SCHOOL 315 S. Oxford Ave. 213-387-7381 Penny Cox, director. Ages 2 1/2 to 5 1/2 yrs. 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Full or half days. 60 students. Call for rates.

ST. JAMES’ INFANT/TODDLER DEVELOPMENT CENTER 3903 Wilshire Blvd.

213-388-2350 Leilani Bland, director. Ages 6 wks. to 2 yrs. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

15 students.

ST. JAMES’ EPISCOPAL PRESCHOOL DIVISION 4270 W. 6th St.

213-738-7871 Katarina Matolek, director.

Ages 2 1/2 to 5 yrs. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 44 students.

Eleven-month tuition is $12,330, closed in Aug. www. sjsla.org.

SUNSET MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL Liliya Kordon, head of school.

Ages 2 to 6 yrs. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call for rates.

WAGON WHEEL SCHOOL 653 N. Cahuenga Blvd.

323-469-8994 Ruth Segal, director. Ages 2 to 6 yrs. 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

75 students. $1,400/mo.

WESTSIDE JEWISH NURSERY SCHOOL 5870 W. Olympic Blvd.

323-938-2531, ext. 250 Ellen Greene, director. Ages 2 yrs. to K. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 120 students. Call for rates.

WILSHIRE PRESCHOOL 711 S. Plymouth Blvd.

323-931-0546 Myrna Velasquez, director.

Ages 2 to 5 yrs. 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Summer program. 39 students. Call for rates.

Parochial and Private Schools

Prices subject to change BAIS YAAKOV FOR GIRLS 7353 Beverly Blvd.

323-938-3231 Rabbi Joel Bursztyn, director.

9th to 12th grade. 300 students. $14,200/yr.

THE BUCKLEY SCHOOL 3900 Stansbury Ave. 818-783-1610 Larry W. Dougherty, Ed.D., head of school. K to 12th grade; lower, middle and upper schools. 770 students.

Call for rates.

CAMPBELL HALL EPISCOPAL 4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd.

818-980-7280 Julian Bull, headmaster. K to 12th grade. 1,094 students.

K to 6th grade is $22,220/yr.; 7th to 12th grade is $27,220/ yr.

CATHEDRAL CHAPEL 755 S. Cochran Ave. 323-938-9976 Tina Kipp, principal. K to 8th grade. 295 students. NonCatholic, $4,150/yr.; Catholic, $3,600/yr.

CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION 536 N. Alfred St. 323-651-0707 Reveta Bowers, head of school. 2 yrs. to 6th grade.

500 students. Call for rates.

CHRIST THE KING 617 N. Arden Blvd.

323-462-4753 Ruth Anderson, principal. K to 8th grade.

After-school supervision until 6 p.m. 250 students.

Call for rates.

ECHO HORIZON 3430 McManus Ave. 310-838-2442 Paula Dashiell, head of school. Pre-K to 6th grade.

300 students. Call for rates.

HARVARD-WESTLAKE 3700 Coldwater Canyon 818-980-6692 Thomas Hudnut, president.

7th to 12th grade, middle school and high school are separate. 1,500 students. Call for rates.

HOLLYWOOD SCHOOLHOUSE 1233 N. McCadden Pl. 323-465-1320 Stephan Bloodworth, head of school. Pre-school to 7th grade. Pre-school supervision until 6 p.m. 280 students.

Call for rates.

IMMACULATE HEART 5515 Franklin Ave. 323-461-3651 Virginia Hurst, principal. Ann Phelps, director. Girls only.

6th to 12th grade, middle school and high school sepa-

rate. 725 students. $10,300/ yr.

LE LYCÉE FRANÇAIS DE LOS ANGELES Main Campus 3261 Overland Ave. Century City Campus 10361 W. Pico Blvd.

Raymond and Esther Kabbaz High School Campus 10309 National Blvd.

310-836-3464, ext 315 Mr. Anselme, director and head of high school; Mrs. Cole, adjunct director and head of elementary school,

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private area schools grade. 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 350 students. Call for rates.

PRECIOUS BLOOD SCHOOL 307 S. Occidental Blvd.

213-382-3345 Dottie Bessares, principal. K to 8th grade. 235 students.

Call for rates.

ST. BRENDAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL 238 S. Manhattan Pl. 213-382-7401 Sr. Maureen O’Connor, C.S.J., principal. K to 8th grade. 305 students. Call for rates.

ST. GREGORY CATHOLIC SCHOOL 911 S. Norton Ave. 323-936-2542 Linda Guzman, principal. 1st to 8th grade. 180 students.

Call for rates.

ST. JAMES’ SCHOOL 625 S. St. Andrews Pl. 213-382-2315 Steven Bowers, head of school. K to 6th grade. 300 students. $16,300/yr.

ST. TIMOTHY SCHOOL 10479 W. Pico Blvd.

310-474-1811 Lena Rowland, principal.

Pre-K to 8th grade. 7:55 a.m. to 3 p.m. 162 students. Call for rates.

TEMPLE EMMANUEL ACADEMY DAY SCHOOL 8844 Burton Way 310-288-3737, ext. 244 Donna Raskin, principal. Preschool to 6th grade. 110 students. Call for rates.

TEMPLE ISRAEL DAY SCHOOL 7300 Hollywood Blvd.

323-876-8330, ext. 4000 Rachel Lewin, head of school.

K to 6th grade. After-school supervision until 5:30 pm.

180 students. Call for rates.

TURNING POINT 8780 National Blvd.

310-841-2505 Deborah Richman, head of school. Pre-school to 8th grade. 369 students. $20,000$25,000/yr.

WILLOWS COMMUNITY SCHOOL 8509 Higuera St. 310-815-0411 Lisa Rosenstein, head of school. Pre-K to 8th grade.

425 students. Tuition for Pre-K to 5th is $22,932/yr;

6th to 8th grade tuition is $26,208/yr.

WILSHIRE PRIVATE SCHOOL 4900 Wilshire Blvd.

323-939-3800 Leah Walker, head of school.

K to 6th grade. 80 students. 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. with daycare until 6:30 p.m. K is $6,500/ yr. 1st to 6th grade is $7,500/ yr. After-school and summer programs.

YAVNEH HEBREW ACADEMY 5353 W. Third St. 323-931-5808 Rabbi Moshe Dear, headmaster. 2 yrs. to 8th grade. 465 students. Call for rates.

Public Elementary Schools HANCOCK PARK 408 S. Fairfax Ave. 323-935-5272

Middle School Campus 668 S. Catalina St. 323-836-0860 Dolores Patton, head of school, K to 5th grades. Rick Esquivel, head of school, 6th and 7th grades. Elementary school has 396 students; middle school has 112 students.

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Ashley Parker, principal. K to 5th grade. 720 students.

Summer programs include a summer academy, young writer’s workshop, and Champions Day Camp.

LARCHMONT CHARTER Elementary Campuses 815 N. El Centro Ave. 1265 N. Fairfax Ave.

Piano Lessons with Efrem Bergman “From Bach to Rock, I make lessons enjoyable & fun.”

• Lessons given in your own Home • Beginning to Advanced • All Music Styles • All Ages

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WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL TO ALL OUR NEW AND RETURNING HANCOCK PARK FAMILIES

OPEN HOUSE

For Prospective PRIMARY & ELEMENTARY parents Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 10:00 AM - Noon

Visit our Campus to preview our Primary and Elementary Programs Primary (starting at 2 years, 9 months) Elementary (Level K-1 through Level 5) Adults Only ~ Reservations Required (310) 841-2505 Ext. 128 Founded in 1970, Turning Point provides a harmony between structure and freedom to guide each child through the many academic, emotional, creative, physical, social and ethical turning points the school years present. We succeed when our students become responsible, well-balanced adults who are confident, honest, knowledgeable, community-focused, joyful, and well prepared to face a challenging and changing world.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOOL OPEN MIDDLE OPEN HOUSE FOR PARENTS HOUSE FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS STUDENTS AND Thursday, Thursday, November November 11, 11, 2010 2010 6:30-8:30 PM 6:30-8:30 PM 8780 National Boulevard Culver City, CA 90232 Fully Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the California Association of Independent Schools

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main campus; Mr. Hill, head of middle school, main campus. Mr. Zala, head of kindergarten & first grade, Century City campus. Bilingual, French or English language sections available. Call for rates.

LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL 1901 Venice Blvd.

213-381-5121 Frank Kozakowski, principal. Boys only. 9th to 12th grade. 1,200 students. Starts at $13,240/yr + fees.

MARLBOROUGH SCHOOL 250 S. Rossmore Ave. 323-935-1147 Barbara E. Wagner, head of school. Girls only. 7th to 12th grade. 530 students. $29,850/ yr.

MARYMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL 10643 Sunset Blvd.

310-472-1205 Jacqueline L. Landry, head of school. Girls only. 9th to 12th grade. 370 students. $25,600/ yr.

THE OAKS SCHOOL 6817 Franklin Ave. 323-850-3755 Ted Hamory, head of school.

K to 6th grade. 145 students. $18,000/yr.

PACIFIC HILLS 8628 Holloway Dr. 310-276-3068 Peter Temes, headmaster. 6th to 12th grade. 270 students. $21,995 + books & fees.

PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL OF HANCOCK PARK 565 N. Larchmont Blvd.

323-463-5118 Russell Vaughan, area mgr., Connie Rivera, dir. 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Pre-school to 8th grade. 200 students.

Preschool $1,025/mo. 1st to 5th grade $12,375/yr. 6th to 8th grade $15,565/yr.

PERUTZ ETZ JACOB HEBREW ACADEMY 7951 Beverly Blvd.

323-655-5766 Rabbi Shlomo Harrosh, principal. 100 students. K to 8th grade. Call for rates.

PILGRIM SCHOOL 540 S. Commonwealth Ave. 213-385-7351 Mark A. Brooks, head of school. Preschool to 12th

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Back to School Larchmont Preschool adds toddler transition program Larchmont Preschool, which opened in June with a summer camp for three- to five-year-olds, has added a toddler transition program to its fall schedule which begins on Mon., Sept. 13.

Classes for the school are held in Debra Stolberg's duplex on N. Windsor Blvd. She is a former teacher at Larchmont Charter School.

"Larchmont Preschool will

incorporate many aspects of the Waldorf education, including open-ended learning materials, predictable organic daily rhythms, outdoor time, integration of art into learning and strong encouragement of imaginative play," said Stolberg.

"We will be less structured than other preschools," she added. "We believe that the best way for children to learn

Directory of public/private schools (Continued from page 31) MELROSE MATHEMATICS/ SCIENCE/ TECHNOLOGY MAGNET 731 N. Detroit St. 323-938-6275 Bernadette Lucas, principal.

K to 5th grade. 8:06 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 310 students.

THIRD STREET 201 S. June St. 323-939-8337 Dr. Suzie Oh, principal. K to 5th grade. 700 students.

VAN NESS AVENUE ELEMENTARY 501 N. Van Ness Ave. 323-469-0992 Katty Iriarte, principal. K to 5th grade. 300 students.

WILSHIRE CREST 5241 W. Olympic Blvd.

323-938-5291 Joan McConico, principal.

Pre-K to 5th grade. 300 students.

WILSHIRE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4063 Ingraham St. 213-739-4760 Enrique Franco, principal. K to 5th grade. 503 students.

WILTON PLACE 745 S. Wilton Pl. 213-389-1181 Jung Hae Kim, principal.

is through play."

Hours for the preschool program for potty-trained threeto-five-year-olds are from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

A toddler transition program

for children from 18 months to three years will provide a gradual bridge from home life to a school environment. Both full and half-day programs are offered.

Larchmont Preschool is licensed as a day care center.

It will be on the same schedule as the Los Angeles Unified School District calendar year.

Get more information, at Larchmontpreschool.com.

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Pre-K to 5th grade. 1,020 students.

Middle Schools JOHN BURROUGHS 600 S. McCadden Pl. 323-549-5000 Dr. Steve Martinez, principal.

6th to 8th grade. 2,200 students.

NEW LA CHARTER SCHOOL 1919 S. Burnside Ave. 323-939-6400 Mrs. Brooke Merryfield, principal. 6th to 8th grade. 285 students.

High Schools FAIRFAX HIGH 7850 Melrose Ave. 323-370-1200 Edward Zubiate, principal.

9th to 12th grade. 2,500 students.

HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL 2955 S. Robertson Blvd.

310-280-1400 Gary Garcia, principal. 9th to 12th grade. 2,500-3,500 students.

LOS ANGELES HIGH 4650 W. Olympic Blvd.

323-900-2700 Elena Anthony, principal.

9th to 12th grade. 3,000 students.

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Los Angeles Area Independent Schools (LAAIS) announces the launch of its website designed for parents of students seeking admission to local independent schools. www.laais.org There, you will find links to all member schools’ websites, open house dates, upcoming events and much, much more.

Fall Kindergarten Faire This exciting, informative evening will introduce families to more than 45 different independent elementary schools in and around Los Angeles. The forum will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Oakwood Elementary School 11230 Moorpark Street in North Hollywood (818) 752-4444 For more details and directions please visit www.laais.org

Please join us for our Fall

SECONDARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Registration: 6:45 p.m. Program: 7:00-9:00 pm Hosted at Turning Point School 8780 National Boulevard in Culver City (310) 841-2505

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Come learn about educational opportunities available for your child in middle or high school. The Los Angeles schools represented at this event are all members of the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS).

For more details and directions please visit www.laais.org

These parent only events are excellent opportunities to meet admissions representatives from Independent Schools in the Los Angeles area... just in time for the upcoming admissions season.