two way immersion
Dr. James Tarwater says goodbye to Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/16/2020 - 5:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dr. James Tarwater will be bringing his 54-year career in education to a close this month as he passes the torch to the new Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) superintendent June 30.
Kudos: Bijou Community School's NEW PLAYGROUND
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/26/2014 - 7:12pm
The Bijou Community Playground represents a community effort and shows what we can do when we all come together and each do a little. "Many hands make for light work" is a true phenomenon here at Bijou School. Since 2007, with the inception of the Two Way Immersion program, and our forced volunteering program, the parents, staff and community members have consistently been spending time, funds, and those blood, sweat and tears we always talk about at this school. The new playground, as well as the field and park behind it, is a tangible representation of the volunteer force here at Bijou.
Supervisor Candidate Angela Swanson: " We need to address the county’s dysfunctional culture"
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 11:21pm
South Tahoe Now sent a questionnaire out to all of the candidates for El Dorado County Supervisor and Douglas County Sheriff. This is the last of the submitted responses. Candidates Sue Novasel, Kenny Curtzwiler and Angela Swanson were the only County Supervisor candidates to respond, and Douglas County Sheriff candidates Ron Pierini and Dave Brady were the only Sheriff candidates to respond. We thank those that took the time to reply.
1) What do you see as the Number 1 issue facing residents of District 5?
Two-Way Immersion Program Kindergarten Lottery Meeting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 10:41pmEvent Date:
March 20, 2014 - 6:00pm
There will be a mandatory meeting for all families entered in the Two-Way Immersion kindergarten program for Fall 2014.
Two-Way Immersion Program at Bijou Community School Taking Kindergarten Sign Ups
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 10:37pmWould you like your child to be able to read, write, speak, and think fluently in English and Spanish? (and receive the same curriculum as all other students?)
The Two Way Immersion Program at Bijou Community School makes it happen!
For detailed information, please visit:www.bijouschool.org
The school is taking sign ups for children interested in this program and will be entering kindergarten in 2014. There are only 66 openings and spots will be awarded in a Lottery.
Kudos & Kindness: Ernie's hosts fundraiser for school
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/09/2012 - 5:00amThank you Paul and Judy Bruso of Ernie's Coffee Shop for hosting another (I believe it is about their 120th for the community) burger night for the Two Way Immersion Program at Bijou Community Scho...
Livestrong, American Century give $100,000 to South Lake Tahoe area nonprofits
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 10:41amThe holiday arrived early for 27 South Lake Tahoe non-profit organizations Thursday, Dec. 8, as $100,000 in charitable contributions was distributed on behalf of LIVESTRONG® and the American Century Championship by the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority.
“We’re fortunate to have the support from LIVESTRONG, NBC Sports and American Century Investments to assist to the local community,” said Carol Chaplin, executive director of the LTVA in a news release. “In addition to an outstanding event which attracts visitors, our 22-year partnership also helps local groups in need.”
