Mountain Views News          Saturday, October 5, 2013

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EDUCATION & YOUTH

Mountain Views News Saturday, October 5, 2013 

PASADENA UNIFIED COLLEGE AND CAREERS SHOWCASE TAKES 
PLACE OCTOBER 9 AT THE PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER

Pasadena, CA–The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) in partnership with the Pasadena Educational Foundation invites students 
and families to attend the 2013 College Fair & Career Pathways Showcase Wednesday, October 9 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Pasadena 
Convention Center. The event will include a college fair, seminars and student career portfolio showcase. The event is free and open to the 
public, serving as a forum for students and families to become better acquainted with the educational and extracurricular opportunities 
that participating institutions can offer.

The event will feature representatives from approximately 100 colleges, universities and technical schools. Financial aid and NCAA college 
athletics information will also be available. Additionally, high school community business partners such as the Armory Center for 
the Arts, Lockheed, JPL and the Light Bringer Project will be on hand to highlight projects PUSD students have accomplished in career 
academies.

PUSD’s College and Career Pathways connect academics to real-world applications by integrating challenging instruction with a demanding 
project-based technical curriculum. Students explore the workplace, build experience and develop mentoring relationships 
with local businesses, government and nonprofits. High school academies include Arts, Entertainment and Media, Business and Entrepreneurship, 
Creative Arts and Design, Culinary Arts and Hospitality, Engineering and Environmental Science, Health Careers, Law and 
Public Service and the App Academy (mobile, web and game development). Students apply to academies during PUSD’s open enrollment 
period which takes place in January.

“This event is an opportunity for families to create a road map for their child’s future,” said PUSD Superintendent Jon R. Gundry. “The 
earlier the better when it comes to students and families thinking about college and career.”

To see a list of participating colleges and business partners see the attached document or visit www.pasedfoundation.org/parentsstudents/
passport-to-college-and-careers/

2013 PUSD College Fair and Career Pathways Showcase Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 4 p.m.-8p.m.

SEMINAR TIMES: 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Navigating the College Process 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Financing College

6 p.m.-7 p.m. PUSD College & Career Pathways Presentation 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Total College Planning – Curriculum to Finance

LOCATION: Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101

SCHOOL DIRECTORY

Alverno High School

200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-3463 Head of School: Ann M. Gillick 

E-mail address: agillick@alverno-hs.org

Arcadia High School

180 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007

Phone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: Brent Forsee

bforsee@ausd.net

Arroyo Pacific Academy

41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca, 

(626) 294-0661 Principal: Phil Clarke

E-mail address: pclarke@arroyopacific.org

Barnhart School

240 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, Ca. 91007

(626) 446-5588 Head of School: Ethan Williamson

Kindergarten - 8th grade

website: www.barnhartschool.org

Bethany Christian School

93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-3527 Principal: James Lugenbuehl

E-mail address: jml@bcslions.org

website: www. bcslions.org

Clairbourn School

8400 Huntington Drive

San Gabriel, CA 91775

Phone: 626-286-3108 ext. 172

FAX: 626-286-1528

E-mail: jhawes@clairbourn.org

Foothill Oaks Academy

822 Bradbourne Ave., Duarte, CA 91010

(626) 301-9809 

Co-Principals Nancy Lopez and Diane Kieffaber

info@foothilloaksacademy.org 

preschool@foothilloaksacademy.org

The Gooden School

192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-2410 Head of School: Patty Patano

website: www.goodenschool.org

High Point Academy

1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road Pasadena, Ca. 91107 

Headmaster John Higgins

626-798-8989

website: www.highpointacademy.org

LaSalle High School

3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 

(626) 351-8951 website: www.lasallehs.org

Principal Bro. Christopher Brady, FSC

Monrovia High School

325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016 

(626) 471-2800 Principal Darvin Jackson

Email: schools@monrovia.k12.ca.us

Odyssey Charter School

725 W. Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001

(626) 229-0993 Head of School: Lauren O’Neill

website: www.odysseycharterschool.org

Pasadena High School

2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 

(626) 798-8901 Principal: Gilbert Barraza

website: www.pasadenahigh.org

St. Rita Catholic School

322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

Principal Joan Harabedian

(626) 355-9028 website: www.st-rita.org

Sierra Madre Elementary School

141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-1428 Principal: Esther Salinas

E-mail address: salinas.esther@pusd.us

Sierra Madre Middle School 

160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 836-2947 Principal: Garrett Newsom

E-mail address: newsom.garrett@pusd.us

Walden School

74 S San Gabriel Blvd

Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 792-6166 

www.waldenschool.net

Weizmann Day School

1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107

(626) 797-0204

Lisa Feldman: Head of School

Wilson Middle School

300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107

(626) 449-7390 Principal: Ruth Esseln

E-mail address: resseln@pusd.us

PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena, Ca. 91109

(626) 795-6981 Website: www.pusd@pusd.us

ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

234 Campus Dr., Arcadia, Ca. 91007

(626) 821-8300 Website: www.ausd.net

MONROVIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

325 E. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, Ca. 91016

(626) 471-2000 Website: www.monroviaschools.net

DUARTE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

1620 Huntington Dr., Duarte, Ca. 91010

(626)599-5000 Website: www.duarte.k12.ca.us

Saturday, October 12th11am - 4pmEveryone welcome93 N. Baldwin AvenueSierra Madrewww.bcslions.org 
/bcslions 
@BethanyLionsBethany Christian School’s2nd AnnualFall Family FestivalCarnival Games • Petting Zoo • Live Music 
Photo Booth • Face Painting • Silent AuctionArts and Crafts • Food Boothsand More Family Fun!
Portion of 
proceeds 
to benefit
TOP TECH TIPS FOR A 

SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL 
YEAR

(StatePoint) The back to school season can 
be a hectic time for students. With dozens of 
assignments, tests and projects, it’s easy for 
some things to get lost in the chaos.

It may start with one loose book or crumpled 
paper thrown into a locker or backpack, but it 
can quickly balloon into a disaster area without 
proper maintenance.

Don’t let messes and disorganization stand 
in the way of success in the classroom. New 
technologies and old organization tricks can 
help you stay neat and organized during the 
back to school season:

Stay on Task

It is always smart for students to maintain a 
separate section in a notebook or binder for 
every class. If there are several parts to one 
class, keep a section in the binder for each 
part of that class. Avoid using a different 
binder for each class as often it is unnecessary 
and will cause clutter.

Get Desks in Shape

At home and at school, desks are a place for 
learning, concentration and personalization 
for students. A lot can be learned about a student’s 
personality by looking at items on top 
of the desk or inside the desk drawers.

Students can keep their desks organized and 
show off their personal style by using a variety 
of web-connected printing solutions, gadgets 
with touch technology and detachable 
hybrid PCs, such as those from HP.

For example, with the HP ENVY 4500 e-All-
in-One printer, students can save time creating 
lab-quality photos and laser sharp documents 
by printing from their smartphones, 
tablets and Internet-connected PCs.

Connect in More Places

No matter if a student is in grade school, high 
school or college, having the right technology 
can help keep everything straight. An 
all-in-one desktop PC, such as the HP ENVY 
Rove20 All-in-One, will help streamline everything 
from research to art projects to book 
reports and study aids. With a versatile design 
and built-in battery, students can easily 
move it from room to room.

For college students, a device like the HP Split 
x2 is great for getting things done. It transitions 
effortlessly from a notebook to a tablet 
so students can take notes in class and then 
go back to the dorm to web chat with their 
families. More information on technology 
that can help students succeed is available at 
www.HP.com.

E-Books

Consider saving space in your locker, book 
bag or dorm room by opting for e-textbooks. 
Looking up unfamiliar words, taking notes, 
searching for passages and highlighting sections 
for later review is quick and easy on an 
e-reader.

The school year doesn’t have to be filled with 
messes and clutter. There are always new ways 
to be productive, stay organized, and live connected 
throughout the school year. With just 
some focus, determination and the right tech 
tools, organization can easily be achieved. 


THE REEL DEAL: by Ben Show

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF 
MEATBALLS 2

 
I thoroughly enjoyed the 
first ‘Cloudy’ movie, with 
its strangeness and unusual 
comedy, and was greatly 
looking forward to see the 
sequel, which I believe was 
better than the first. All I 
can hope for now is a third 
installment.

 After Flint Lockwood (Bill 
Hader) and Sam Sparks (Anna 
Faris) stopped the strange 
device that turned water 
into food, they were forced 
to evacuate by renowned 
inventor, and Flint’s idol, the 
mysterious Chester V (Will 
Forte). He promises to clean 
up their island home as soon 
as possible. When Flint moves 
away, he ends up working for 
Chester at his company, Live Corp. However, Flint soon discovers 
that his machine never stopped working and that Chester V’s 
intentions aren’t as good as they sound.

 This is the perfect kid’s movie: plenty of quirky characters, 
a plot that is simple enough for children to understand while 
having a deeper message for adults, and animation that was made 
for 3D. I would recommend this for anyone with a good sense of 
humor and looking for a downright weird and funny movie.