Argonaut Elementary School held a bike rodeo on April 26 attended by more than 50 students. The rodeo, organized by parent Maryellen Stamos, was sponsored by the school's Parent-Teacher Association and had the involvement of the sheriff's department, Allstate Insurance and Stan's Bicycles. The students who participated had their bikes inspected, completed an obstacle course and received photo identification.


Ceremony honors re-entry students

West Valley College's Educational Transition/Adult Re-Entry Program is holding a student recognition ceremony on May 6 to recognize students who are graduating, earning certificates, transferring or completing a school year. Coffee and coffee cake will be served at the ceremony, which is from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the college's board room.


District deadline for registration

The Saratoga Union School District is urging parents of children already enrolled in the district to register beginning siblings before May 16. If the district receives too many requests for a specific grade level at a certain school, a lottery will be held on May 23; all other registration received after that date will be assigned to schools on a space-available basis. Registration packets for grades K-8 are at the district office, 20460 Forrest Hills Drive; packets for kindergarten and first grade are at each elementary school. For more information, call 408.867.3424, ext. 200.


Saratoga High has jazz showcase

The annual Jazz Cabaret, a Saratoga Music Boosters event, will be held on May 10 at 8 p.m. in Saratoga High School's big gym. The fundraiser has performances from Saratoga High's jazz bands and a cappella choir and Redwood Middle School's jazz band. Tickets are $35 for adults and $8 for students at the door. Music will be for listening and swing dancing, and attendees are encouraged to dress up and dance.