Lynhaven Student Wins Poster Contest

Posters depicting the Campbell Library show colorful insight into what the library offers.

All eyes, and markers, were on the Campbell Library this year. "Discover Campbell Library" was the theme of the Campbell Civic Improvement Commission's 9th Annual Poster Contest, open to fifth graders throughout Campbell. Last year's theme was "Be Fit and Healthy in Campbell" and included posters depicting food pyramids, the Campbell Community center and its track. This year, posters showcased books, computer screens, CD players and comics. There were about 70 entries. Lynhaven Elementary School fifth grader Mary Jo Mendoza took home the grand prize, a mountain bike donated by Wheel Away Cycle Center of Campbell for her poster. "Truly, it encompassed everything," said Sherrie Doherty, recording secretary for the civic improvement …

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Mayra Flores de Marcotte

8:26 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012

It was my pleasure, Ann! The kids' posters were amazing and I really enjoyed taking each of them in. :)   more ›

West Valley College President Lori Gaskin Resigns

Longtime college leader will step down July 1 to become president of Santa Barbara City College.

Concluding a nationwide search, Santa Barbara Community College District trustees have announced the appointment of West Valley College President Lori Gaskin as their new superintendent and president. Gaskin will start her new position effective July 1, taking over the position that Dr. Jack Friedlander, Santa Barbara City College executive vice president, has held since July 2011. "Sometimes life presents us with unexpected opportunities and I have been given that gift recently. While I had not intended to leave West Valley College at this point, the presidency of Santa Barbara City College became for me one of those 'unexpected opportunities,' " Gaskin said in a written statement.  "Despite the fact I will be leaving in late June to …

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Man with a Gun Near Branham High School Prompts Shelter in Place

San Jose Police searched for an hour for the two suspects but found nothing. The case is ongoing.

Four local schools including Branham High School had a "shelter in place" put on them after a man with a gun was seen nearby. The initial call came in to San Jose Police at 1:52 p.m. and the caller said he had arrived at his truck and found two people going through the bed of this truck," said San Jose Police Sgt. Jason Dwyer. "He challenged them and one suspect pulled a handgun. They both fled." The incident took place near Campbell Union High School District's Branham and two other elementaries: Reed and Hammer. "We contacted the schools because they were in the near proximity," Dwyer said. "We didn’t want students to be walking around campus while we were looking for these suspects. It was a dynamic situation. We thought the guy was in …

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CUHSD Teacher a Finalist in Microsoft Competition

Gregg Witkin, a digital media teacher at Boynton Continuation High School, is one of four finalists in the Innovator Educator Competition.

Congresswoman Eshoo to Speak About Student Loan Interest Rates

Rep. Anna G. Eshoo to appear Wednesday at Foothill College to also kick off Latino Heritage Month.

Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo will visit Foothill College Wednesday to address students regarding the issue of impending student loan interest rate increases. Eshoo will be joined by Foothill student and business major Ashley Oropeza and Foothill College President Judy C. Miner, Ed.D., to discuss the impact of the impending student loan interest rate increase July 1. The hourlong event starts at noon in Foothill's Campus Center Plaza. In addition to the student loan interest rate information presented by Rep. Eshoo, the event includes the kick off to the college's Latino Heritage Month, and highlights the cultural enrichment activities occurring throughout May, including guest lectures, an art exhibit, a career development conference, a …

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Food Trucks for Schools- Arriving at Campbell's Westmont High

Ten food trucks bring the food truck craze to Campbell, benefiting Westmont High School's Grad Night.

Do you smell that? That's the smell of the food truck craze driving into Campbell this Friday, April 27. Westmont High School is holding its first Food Truck Rally, benefitting Grad Night in the Westmont parking lot on Friday from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and the event is open to the public. In fact, Jan Vargas, Westmont Parent Teacher Student Association member says that everyone in Campbell should come out. "It's a great community thing to go to and the food is great," Vargas says. The event, put on by local food truck organization and supporter of local schools Word on the StreEatz, will include 10 food trucks, DJs, a T-shirt vendor and beverage company FUSE on hand with something to go with the meals. "We are a San Jose-based organization and…

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Bethany Curran

8:15 pm on Friday, April 27, 2012

PS: You can see a little video taken at the event on our Mom Squad FB page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Campbell-Patch-Mom-Squad/264361260272684   more ›

Press Club Offers Grants to High School Journalism Programs

Grants can be used for equipment, training, workshops or other learning tools.

The San Francisco Peninsula Press Club is offering grants to high school journalism programs. . Grants can be used for: Grants will be awarded at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Peninsula Press Club. The grant program is open to all Bay Area high schools with journalism programs. Applications may only be submitted by the school's journalism teacher or class adviser. To apply, send a one-page letter on school letterhead with the following information: Grants will be considered year-round. Applicants will typically be notified within six weeks of receipt of the request. To apply, send the above information to penpressclub@comcast.net or to the San Francisco Peninsula Press Club, 4317 Camden Ave., San Mateo, CA …

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Leigh High School Student Jason Bassett is Focused on Service to Others

Jason's life is focused on service to others and excellence in everything he does, according to proud father Scott Bassett.

Jason Bassett, 17. School: Junior at Leigh High School Accomplishments: Key to awesomeness: Jason's life is focused on service to others and excellence in everything he does, according to proud father Scott Bassett. A major highlight of Jason's year is his annual trip to Tecate, Mexico with his father and other friends from Calvary Church. The group spends five days building homes for the poor and caring for their other needs. "Jason enjoys using his Spanish-language skills when entertaining the children and sharing his outgrown toys with them. Last year he brought his large collection of Hot Wheels cars and handed them out to countless grateful young boys," wrote dad in an email interview. Jason started his scouting career in Troop 340 …

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Castlemont Joins Montalvo's Arts Splash!

The Campbell elementary school's 'Tapestry of Color, Shapes, Thoughts, and Quotes' becomes part of Montalvo's third annual art festival.

Third and fourth graders busily put together small squares of art in room 33. Multi-colored paper clips littered desks, acting as hooks between the small, sometimes abstract piece of art created by about 350 Castlemont Elementary School students. These third through fifth grade students were preparing for their very first time being part of Montalvo's annual Arts Splash!, an open house/open studios and student art festival, now in its third year. The artwork, color swatches from the Home Depot or paint stores with designs made by paint chips and a written poem, quote, hope or dream on the back, will be installed at the event on April 21. Named the "Tapestry of Color, Shapes, Thoughts, and Quotes," the colorful pieces were strung up by …

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