Half-Time Show

The HSA3 space hearing has deteriorated into an unorganized, loud, disrespectful shouting match. I am shocked and appalled at the level of disrespect that the anti-charter protesters have shown at this hearing. At one point they were marching around the venue shouting, "You say charter, we say NO!",while pounding drums.
It is unbelievable that a group of adults with opposing views are unable to have a reasonable and intelligent discourse without it turning ugly. If this group is representative of the teachers, parents and advocates of traditional public education then is not at all hard to imagine why traditional public schools are an overwhelming failure. Civilized people solve problems by talking through them. Savages solve problems by bullying people into taking their side.
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HSA3 Hearing

On site at a public hearing at HSA3 to increase space for our school and to be able to pull additional kids off the wait list. The room is filled with anti-charter protesters. We are outnumbered to the tune of five-to-one.

Scheduled to speak on behalf of HSA are Ray Flete, Henry Peña, and John Bosley.


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HSA 3 Field Day

The date was Thursday, June 10th, and HSA3 Field Day was underway! The weather was perfect and the scholars and staff were psyched! Classes trooped over to Thomas Jefferson Park on first avenue to enjoy a healthy dose of competition and fellowship.

HSA3 Scholars participated in egg races, a spirited game of tug-of-war (in which I was hurled to the ground by the mighty scholars of Berkeley), limbo, face painting, sack races and relays. Great fun was had by all!

Parent Council Elections

The cap on charter schools has been lifted. HSA has fought hard and won space for ALL of our new schools and is prepared to welcome our new scholars. Year-end testing is underway and scholars are preparing for HSA Field Day! The school year is almost over, but one there is one more important piece of business to attend to: HSA3 Parent Council Executive Committee Elections!

There are four positions available on the Parent Council Executive Committee: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Officer. I've decided to throw my hat in the race this time and am running for the position of Officer. Wish me luck!

When to vote: Tuesday, June 8 through Friday, June 11 between 7:20am and 5:00pm.

How to vote: If you are a parent of an HSA3 scholar, you can vote in the lobby during arrival and dismissal, or come by the main office during the school day and fill out a ballot.