Mountain Views News          Saturday, April 26, 2014

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How to Use a Thesaurus.
A DICTIONARY FOR EVERY THIRD GRADER

The Rotary Club of Sierra Madre was awarded a 

grant by Rotary District 5300 that allowed the Club The response from the 3rd graders themselves has been very 
to put a dictionary into the hands of every 3rd grade enthusiastic. Because the dictionary is given to the students and not 
student in Sierra Madre. The Club was also able to the school, the kids take special pride in ownership. The students 

provide a companion workbook called, “How to Use a Dictionary, especially enjoy the fact that the five longest words in the English 
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language (the longest has 45 letters) are contained on one page. 

Marilyn Diaz, President of the club said, “Sierra Madre Rotary The timing for a project such as this couldn’t be better. Students are 
decided to embark on a series of literacy projects this year, and just learning to use a dictionary during the third grade, a critical 
the dictionary distribution seemed like a great fit.” The dictionary, year for building reading and comprehension skills. As they take on 


titled “The Best Dictionary for Students” contains about 33,000 ever more challenging material, the students often encounter words 
words, just over 10% of the 300,000 words that comprise the they haven’t seen before.
English language. “It’s a great first dictionary for students because The Rotary Club of Sierra Madre hopes to continue the project 
it’s comprehensive, without being overwhelming for the kids,” said during the coming school year. 
Diaz. 


SCHOOL DIRECTORY 
Alverno High School200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024(626) 355-3463 Head of School: Ann M. Gillick 
E-mail address: agillick@alverno-hs.org 
Arcadia High School180 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007Phone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: Brent Forseebforsee@ausd.net 
Arroyo Pacific Academy41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca, 
(626) 294-0661 Principal: Phil ClarkeE-mail address: pclarke@arroyopacific.org 
Barnhart School 
240 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, Ca. 91007(626) 446-5588 Head of School: Ethan WilliamsonKindergarten - 8th gradewebsite: www.barnhartschool.org 
Bethany Christian School93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024(626) 355-3527 Principal: James LugenbuehlE-mail address: jml@bcslions.orgwebsite: www. bcslions.org 
Clairbourn School 
8400 Huntington DriveSan Gabriel, CA 91775Phone: 626-286-3108 ext. 172 
FAX: 626-286-1528 
E-mail: jhawes@clairbourn.orgFoothill Oaks Academy822 Bradbourne Ave., Duarte, CA 91010(626) 301-9809Co-Principals Nancy Lopez and Diane Kieffaberinfo@foothilloaksacademy.org 
preschool@foothilloaksacademy.org 
The Gooden School 
192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024(626) 355-2410 Head of School: Patty Patanowebsite: www.goodenschool.org 
High Point Academy1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road Pasadena, Ca. 91107 
Headmaster John Higgins626-798-8989 
website: www.highpointacademy.org 
LaSalle High School3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 
(626) 351-8951 website: www.lasallehs.orgPrincipal Bro. Christopher Brady, FSC 
Monrovia High School325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016 
(626) 471-2800 Principal Darvin JacksonEmail: schools@monrovia.k12.ca.us 
Odyssey Charter School725 W. Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001 
(626) 229-0993 Head of School: Lauren O’Neillwebsite: www.odysseycharterschool.org 
Pasadena High School2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 
(626) 798-8901 Principal: Gilbert Barrazawebsite: www.pasadenahigh.org 
St. Rita Catholic School 
322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024Principal Joan Harabedian(626) 355-9028 website: www.st-rita.org 
Sierra Madre Elementary School141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 355-1428 Principal: Esther SalinasE-mail address: salinas.esther@pusd.us 
Sierra Madre Middle School 
160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024(626) 836-2947 Principal: Garrett NewsomE-mail address: newsom.garrett@pusd.us 
Walden School 
74 S San Gabriel Blvd 
Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 792-6166www.waldenschool.net 
Weizmann Day School1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107(626) 797-0204Lisa Feldman: Head of School 
Wilson Middle School 
300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107(626) 449-7390 Principal: Ruth EsselnE-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 

ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION 


LUNCHEON By Joan Schmidt 

 Recently, I attended the 48th Annual Public Schools 
Luncheon sponsored by the Arcadia Masonic Lodge 
#278 F & AM. What a great event! 

 Upon entering the hall, I was mesmerized by 
the great Art Exhibit covering ALL THE WALLS, 
representing all the schools. Special thanks to PTA 
President Suzanna Davis, Art Exhibit Coordinator 
Erika Speed and all volunteers involved!

 There was great musical entertainment by the 
forty member All-Arcadia Elementary Honor Band. 
Selections included On Wisconsin, Ode to Joy, Hard 
Rock Blues, Las Chiapanecas, Star Wars Theme, 
Sakura, Sakura, American Patrol March, You’re a 
Grand Old Flag, Holly Avenue School Song, Hugo 
Reid School Song and America the Beautiful.

 Classified honorees included: Lee Callander, 
Bernice Carrasco, Tamara Goad, Anne Joseph, Connie Lopez, 
Lisa Lucas, Gabriella Mejia, Teri Rademaker, Eric Sandberg, Olga 
Villegas and Marianne von Kriegenbergh.

 Also recognized were credentialed personnel: Holly Avenue’s 
Irene Cheng, Lauren Englund, Alejandra Worozaken, Carol Spies; 
Camino Groves’ Renee Costarella, Susan Kim; First Avenue’s Paul 
Childs; Foothills Middle School’s Loni Harris, Terry Lui; Dana 
Middle School’s Bradley Smith, Amy Short-Graves (Also at First 
Ave.), and Arcadia High’s Raymond Mynster, Lorie Purdy, Tom 
Forbes. 

The Teacher of the Year was Lorie Felippa, Transitional 
Kindergarten Teacher at Highland Oaks and the Classified 
Employee of the Year was Olivia Lopez, Day Care Assistant, Shining 
Star Day Care.

 Deputy Superintendent, David Vannasdall introduced dignitaries 
and thanked Dr. Joel Shawn, retiring Superintendent for his thirty-
six years in education. Keynote Speaker was Jim Helms, Past Master 
of the Lodge. Mr. Helms told about the history of the Masons and 
what they stand for, “You have the ability to succeed…morality 
is the key to success…We take good men and make them better 
men…a worldwide brotherhood.”

 
The program concluded with the recognition of the National 
Merit Scholarship Awardees. This program is a privately financed 
academic competition for recognition and scholarship that began 
in 1955. There are one million plus entrants. Approximately 50,000 
qualify for recognition. Of these 16,000 are Semifinalists and in 
February Finalists number 15,000 in the entire country. Arcadia 
High is very proud of its twenty-two finalists: Rohan Anand, Juan 
Chang, Nathan Chou, Albert Gianatan, Alexander Hwang, Boyang 
Jiao, Benjamin Kim, Daniel Lee, Jerry Li, Rui Li, Qiao(Jacky) Liang, 
Aimee Lim, Melody Lin, Irene Liu, Kimberly Long, Zhi Yuan 
(Brandon) Luo, Goldie Shen, Rayna Tian, Justin Wang, Nancy Wei, 
Annie Yang and Evin Zhao.

 We were given a program with a page designated for each 
student. They told their “dream” college, what their field of study 
would be, favorite high school memory and who inspired them. 
They had great goals and most were grateful to their parents for 
their love and support.

 It was a wonderful luncheon. At my table was a gentleman from 
El Monte whose grandson was playing the trumpet in the band, 
Ann Durgerian from the Altadena/Pasadena Soroptimists, and 
Catherine Hue, very proud mom of Finalist Evin Zhao who hopes 
to attend University of Connecticut! A great day for Arcadia! 


MOUNT WILSON TRAIL RACE 
KIDS’ TRAINING DAYS 

Saturdays, April 26 and May 10Time: 9:00am – 10:00am 

Location: Sierra Vista Park, 611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. 
(west side) 

Kids’ T-shirt Design ContestYour child’s artwork could be featured on the 2014 Mount Wilson 
Trail Race Kids’ Fun Run t-shirt. The contest is open to youth in 
K to 8th grade. 

Artwork: 

• Entries must be original works by the artist • Artwork must be 
completed on white paper, 8 ½ x 11 inches • Acceptable mediums 
are crayon, colored pencil, marker, or computer design. • Please 
keep all drawings in good taste. 
Theme: 

• Entries should include somewhere in the design youth running 
and a depiction of the Mountain • Design must include the words 
“2014 Mount Wilson Trail Race 9th Annual Kids’ Fun Run” 
Submission Details: 

• Only one entry per person can be submitted. • Do not sign your 
name on the front of the design. 
• Return colored drawing and fill out entry form at the Community 
Services Office • Entries will be accepted Monday through 
Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
DEADLINE: Thursday, April 24th, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. 
For more information contact the 
Community Services Department at 
626-355-5278.