Optimist International celebrated Youth Appreciation Week by honoring local students who have made significant contributions to their schools and communities. The students receiving awards included Mai-Huong Nguyen and David McKenzie of Prospect High School.

High school meets with its neighbors

Saratoga High School is hosting a community meeting Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the school library, 20300 Herriman Ave. The purpose, according to Principal Kevin Skelly, is to discuss the impacts of both the new Performing Arts and Lecture Center and improvements to the school's lower fields on neighbors who live near the school. Representatives from the city of Saratoga and the city's public safety commission will also be present. For more information, call the school at 408.867.3411.

Author will speak at Saratoga school

Best-selling author Jim Trelease will address parents, teachers and community members Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at Saint Andrew's School, 13601 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. Trelease is the author of The Read-Aloud Handbook and will speak about "The Importance of Reading Aloud to Your Child." While the program is about children's reading, its content is aimed for an adult audience. For more information or to attend, call 408.867.3785.

Family math night will be fun for all

The Argonaut Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association and Math Matinee, an organization not related to the school, will present Family Math Night on Feb. 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The festive evening of math games is intended to inspire even the most math-reluctant person. The night will be hands-on, with activities for all ages, abilities and interests. The concept for the event originated at UC-Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science as "Math Around the World." The event is $5 per child. Younger siblings are welcome, and parent admission is free. For more information or to register for the event, call the school office at 408.867.4773.