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REALTORS & Lumberyard Grow SchoolPower Business Alliance
"There has always been a strong connection in Laguna Beach between our business and school communities", notes SchoolPower V.P. Business Alliance, Marcus Skenderian. "Now, more than ever, we are focusing on ways we can support each other... Get the full story
Where are they Going?
College Destinations for the LBHS Class of 2008
"...a place where people take care of each other."
Editor's Note: The following is an open letter...
Dear SchoolPower Organizers,
I wanted to offer my sincere gratitude for the SchoolPower Palooza event on Saturday. It made me happy to have an event that reflects the smalltown feel that I have grown to love in Laguna Beach. I was able to take my entire family to the event without having to worry about a rowdy crowd, alcohol, inappropriate entertainment, or unruly participants. Instead, we found a well-organized event with great entertainment, a beautiful venue, a respectful crowd, great food, friends, and a shared purpose... Get the full story
Grant helps foreign language
$500,000 over next 10 years will support special foreign language classes in all grades.
Laguna Beach students will have extra help learning foreign languages in the future. SchoolPower, Laguna Beach School District's fundraising arm, presented a $500,000 check to the Laguna Beach Unified School District on Tuesday specifically for foreign language education... Get the full story
Family Concert's Riffs Play for Community Support
SchoolPower invites the Laguna Beach school community to a get-acquainted family barbecue and concert Saturday, Sept. 27, on the El Morro Elementary field. The first-time SchoolPowerPalooza event will feature the music of Jason Feddy, Party Foul and Common Sense as well as an al fresco dinner with friends, family, teachers and administrators. Organizers envisioned an event that would appeal to all ages, said Kristin Winter, chair of SchoolPowerPalooza. "We needed a fun, casual back-toschool event where you can bring the whole family," she said. "There will be great bands, good food, the kids can see their teachers, you can hang out with friends. It's a perfect event for a town like Laguna..." Get the full story
Auction shows power of the school
It may have been the most expensive glass of water in Laguna Beach history. Laguna Beach public schools received a fountain of support recently, following a highly successful SchoolPower Dinner Dance... Get the full story
Fired up by technology
What better way to tout the pros of technology than by making analog an analogy? When the Laguna Beach Unified School District was asked to tell SchoolPower its future needs, officials immediately concurred that technology was their priority... Get the full story
Teachers Wish: "If only I had the funds to...", WISH GRANTED BY SCHOOLPOWER!
SchoolPower just funded 34 grants totaling $189,000!