Here are the text and video of President Obama’s address to school kids this year. I’m happy IUSD sent a note to school principals encouraging them to show the message to their classes, but will wait to hear from students…
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Scenes from the IPSF Gala
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Tonight’s sold out Irvine Public Schools Foundation Gala was the place to see and be seen in Irvine this Friday night and attracted a big crowd to honor some of the best and brightest to graduate from Irvine’s schools. And yes, Rep.…
IPSF Gala is Tonight; Is John Campbell coming?
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The Irvine Public Schools Foundation Gala will take place tonight at Kia’s Headquarters in Irvine. The Gala is a fundraiser for IUSD schools and will honor some of the best and brightest graduates as IPSF raises money to offset an…
Obama to Address Nation’s School Children on Sept 14; will OC Schools display political backbone this time?
by Dan Chmielewski • • 5 Comments
I’m still considerably mad at IUSD for last year’s lack of political courage. My daughter’s elementary school actually aired the recorded address to schoolchildren by the President three times. My son’s high school didn’t. Select teachers did show it but…
In Support of Irvine’s Measure R
by Dan Chmielewski • • 5 Comments
We received this essay from Gavin Huntley-Fenner, an IUSD Trustee and a deserving public servent up for re-election in Irvine, on Measure R on the ballot for city voters seeking to help fund Irvine’s excellent schools. *** By Gavin Huntley-Fenner…
IPSF Gala Tickets Going Fast; Honoring the Best of IUSD Students
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The Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) today announced that ticket sales for the organization’s inaugural gala were selling briskly but corporate sponsorships for the event are still available. The “Spirit of Excellence†premiere gala event celebrates the achievements of five…
One Final Lesson for the Class of 2010
by Dan Chmielewski • • Comments Off
My son Alex graduated from high school last night. It marked a moment of satisfaction for my wife and I that our choice to live in Irvine upon moving here 13 years ago was a good one. We came here…

