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Mr. Bruggeman is not just a history teacher

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 10:30am

Mr. Bruggeman is not just a history teacher

Mr. Bruggeman a HJHS teacher

By Victoria Rosenberg

Scott Bruggeman, a history teacher at Hiram Johnson High School, moved here in 1998. Soon after moving to Sacramento, he found out this school was hiring and eventually became a well known history teacher. When Mr. Bruggeman was asked why he decided to work at Hiram Johnson he answered, “The kids here are the best!” Is he just a teacher or is he also a normal guy?

Everyone on campus can see that Mr. Bruggeman is bald, but many might be surprised to learn that last year he was diagnosed with skin cancer. The cause of his cancer was from too much exposure to sunlight, or as Mr. Bruggeman said, “in other words being bald.”... Read More

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JF Kennedy High School Touched By E15M Program - Special Thank You CHP And Sacramento Fire Dept.

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Friday, April 5th, 2013, 2:51pm

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EGUSD partners with Sacramento River Cats on fundraiser for EGUSD athletic programs

Submitted by Linda Park, Multimedia Web Producer

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 8:00am

EGUSD partners with Sacramento River Cats on fundraiser for EGUSD athletic programs

The Elk Grove Unified School District invites students, staff, parents and community members to spend an evening enjoying “America’s favorite pastime” at an EGUSD Night/Service Learning Night at 7:05 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2013 during the Sacramento River Cats vs. Las Vegas 51s game.

The EGUSD Night at the River Cats game is a fundraiser to benefit EGUSD athletics programs. For Service Learning Night, students who complete their service learning hours will earn one free ticket to the game. Additional guests will have the option to purchase additional tickets. Schools participating in the district’s service learning program will be recognized during the pre-game and on the matrix board at the stadium.

The John Reith Elementary School Marching All-Stars will also play “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” during the seventh inning stretch.

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Wolfpack Performing Arts presents: The Sound of Music

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Friday, March 29th, 2013, 1:14pm

Wolfpack Performing Arts presents: The Sound of Music

The Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack Performing Arts will be persenting The Sound of Music on April 11 and 18 at 6 p.m., April 12 and 19 at 7 p.m. and April 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the schools Perfoming Arts Center, 8350 Lotz Parkway in Elk Grove.

Tickets are $10 general and $8 for senior citizens, children under 10 and ASB.

For ticket sales and information visit soundofmusic.brownpapertickets.com, email cmchun@egusd.net or call 916-683-7670.

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Mark Hopkins Elementary School hosts transition clinic

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Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 10:16am

Mark Hopkins Elementary School hosts transition clinic

On Thursday, March 14, Mark Hopkins Elementary School hosted a transition clinic for parents to learn about open enrollment, new home schools, and many other services for their children. Principal Tiffany Smith-Simmons also spoke another possibility for families in the neighborhood... Read More

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CORE Dance Collective’s “Frayed Edges” – Showcasing the Beauty of Being Human

Submitted by Girls on the Grid on Wednesday, March 27th, 10:00 am

By Kellie Edson

As a Sacramento local, you see community center Broadway shows…maybe you frequent some of the Music Circus summer shows… Perhaps you even support of our local groups like the B Street Theatre, Capitol Stage, etc.

But I bet you have never heard of CORE.

Founded by Kelli Leighton in 2007, CORE Dance Collective (Facebook) is a professional contemporary dance company comprised of performance artists from many different backgrounds. Their mission is to “engage, entertain, educate, and promote the expression of our human experiences through movement.”

In short, they are amazing... Read More

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EGUSD Virtual Academy now accepting registration for 2013-2014 school year

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Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 4:00pm

EGUSD Virtual Academy now accepting registration for 2013-2014 school year

The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) Virtual Academy is now accepting registration for kindergarten through 8th grade students for the 2013-2014 school year. The online academy is open to students living in Sacramento, Amador, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Placer, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter and Yolo counties.

The EGUSD Virtual Academy offers an innovative learning experience for the 21st century student. This free online academy allows students in kindergarten through 8th grade to experience teaching and learning from virtually anywhere a computer will take them. All courses are aligned to the State of California’s standards and benchmarks and have a strong emphasis on building skills and critical thinking.

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