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Welcome Back to School, Tri-Valley!

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Students, teachers, and staff are back in school in the Tri-Valley, seeing a more normal start to school than we have seen in the last two years.

This is great news for students, teachers, and staff who began last year having to follow strict guidelines due to the pandemic and experiencing home schooling two years ago. 

Here’s to a great 2022-2023 school year, with hopes from The Gamache Team that students will fill their year with memories of in person learning, high-fives from friends, lunches with classmates, school dances, field trips, and in person help from teachers. 

As parents of children attending our accredited Tri-Valley schools, we appreciate the sense of normalcy in person learning brings, the friendships that last a lifetime, and the classroom and playground stories we share at dinner time. 

Livermore Students Receive School Supplies During Stuff the Cruiser Event

Thanks to the Livermore Police Department, approximately 300 K-12th grade students will receive new school supplies due to “Stuff the Cruiser.”

On August 13 and 14, 2022, the Livermore Police Department parked patrol cars and police vehicles in front of CVS, Office Max, Walmart, and Big Lots with an invitation for the community to “stuff” them with school supplies.

Due to the generosity of the community and the Livermore Police Department, students at the Livermore Joint Unified School District will be starting school with new calculators, folders, flash drives, notebooks, backpacks, crayons, and other items. 

Improvements Made at Pleasanton Schools 

Students, staff, and teachers in some Pleasanton schools will start the year with new classrooms, a library, air conditioning, ventilation, roofing, heating, and safety measures such as fencing and cameras.

The improvements are part of a multi-million dollar Facility Master Plan that also includes a bond to be included in the November ballot. If passed, the bond would provide funds to rebuild the Amador and Foothill theaters and gyms as well as build new classrooms at Vintage Hills Elementary. 

Administrative changes and new salary and benefit packages for teachers complete the improvements to Pleasanton Unified School District. (source)

The Pleasanton Unified School District boasts several “bests” among schools in California according to Niche. It ranks as the 17th Best School District in California; 22nd Best District for Teachers in California; and 99th Safest School Districts in California. (source)

Here’s to a great 2022-2023 School Season!

Moving to the Tri-Valley School District

If you are considering a move to the Tri-Valley School District, you are making an excellent choice. Top-rated schools are just some of the reasons homebuyers move to the Tri-Valley.

If you want more information about the Livermore or Pleasanton schools or which neighborhoods fall under these boundaries, kindly reach out to The Gamache Team. Not only have we attended these schools ourselves, we have kids who attend as well!

 

 

 

 

The Gamache Team’s Back to School Survival Guide

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When the Gamache Team were kids, back to school was an exciting time! School began after Labor Day, giving us the entire month of August to play, go on vacation, and stay out late!

Back to school shopping meant new clothes and shoes, and we filled our backpacks with the famous Pee Chee folder, spiral notebooks, a handful of pens and pencils, and a zest to hang out with our school buddies!

Our classrooms were filled with some new teachers, some oldies but goodies who refused to retire, and brightly decorated walls.  Lunch was spent haggling our friends, checking out the new kids, and shooting hoops at recess.

The New School Year in the Tri-Valley 

For Alameda County school children, back to school 2020 is going to be completely different. Online learning will replace classroom learning at least at the beginning of the year, and the only contact with teachers and friends will be via a computer screen.

Parents will not be juggling making lunches and carpools; they will be juggling work schedules, multiple school schedules for multiple children, and no after school daycare or activities.

What’s a parent and child to do to keep safe, secure, satisfied, and sane?

Consider using The Gamache Team’s Back to School Survival Guide, links to activities for every family member to provide entertainment, enrichment, and fun during these unprecedented times.

Live, Interactive Classes and Camps for Kids in the Tri-Valley Area

While the idea of having kids spend more time on the screen may make some parents concerned, these live and online camps provide everything from homework help to enrichment programs.

If your child is interested in activities such as kids coding, LEGO, yoga, music, science, math, art, or cooking, you might want to consider downloading the ActivityHeroApp and checking these classes out.

A detailed description of classes and camps is available online as well, with early bird discounts and inexpensive classes available for all ages.

Breathe…an Introduction to SKY Breath Meditation

If the idea of relieving stress and anxiety appeals to you as an adult, you may want to consider enrolling in Beyond Breath – An Online Introduction to SKY Breath Meditation. This online class teaches you to “Discover the power of your breath to relieve stress, ease anxiety and calm your mind in a free LIVE and interactive session” and is available throughout August.

Parents, this just might be the answer to “How am I going to cope with work, different schedules, and kids being schooled at home?”

We Can Survive Back to School 2020 Together

The Gamache Team understands the struggles we are all facing as we adjust to a new school year in the Tri-Valley area. As parents ourselves, we know firsthand how important the health, safety, and well-being of our family as well as our community is.

We send you strength, patience, and support as we maneuver through the unknown. Please consider checking out the variety of activities the Tri-Valley has to offer and hang in there!

 

 

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