Although the PTA is proud of this achievement, its stated goal was to raise $60,000, which would enable the organization to purchase some "wish list" items for the school. Anyone who would like to make a monetary or material donation to help the PTA toward this goal can contact either Patti Workman at pattiko@yahoo.com or Kristin Gragnola at crunchgrag@aol.com.


GATE night held Nov. 7 for parents

The Saratoga Union School District is sponsoring a free GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) information night Nov. 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the district office at 20460 Forrest Hills Drive.

The discussion will include how the Saratoga district GATE program is structured, instructional strategies used and enrichment opportunities available for involved students. Information will also be distributed explaining how parents can become part of the program, as well as student service and GATE contact information.


Spellman joins staff at WVC

Don Spellman has been appointed as the interim vice chancellor of administration services for the West Valley­Mission Community College District.

Spellman will be filling in for Steve Kinsella, who has been temporarily moved from his position as vice chancellor at West Valley in order to become acting chancellor at Mission College. Spellman will oversee the budget, information systems, facilities, human resources and the public safety office.

He comes to the district from a two-year retirement. Previously, Spellman was vice president of administrative services at Shasta College in Redding, and has also worked for Gavilan College in Gilroy and Las Positas College.

Spellman holds a bachelor's degree in economics and business from Whitworth College and an M.B.A. and Ph.D. in education from Stanford University.