Mountain Views News          Saturday, August 16, 2014

EDUCATION & YOUTH

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Mountain View News Saturday, August 16, 2014 

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) 396-5880 Principal: Gilbert Barraza

barraza.gilbert@pusd.us

website: www.phs.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) 396-3600 Website: www.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

Eleven local middle-school girls enjoyed Tech Trek Math/Science Camp at Whittier College this summer. Pictured in the front row (l. 
to r.) are Mariana Perez, Jocelyn Reyes, Carrie Saleeb, and Jessica Liu. In back (l. to r.) are Alena Perez, Veronica Castro, Malinelly 
Romero, Zoe Noble, Mariah Robles, Ella Cho, and Faith Gutierrez. The Arcadia Branch of AAUW was the girls’ sponsor.

LOCAL GIRLS BECOME YOUNG SCIENTISTS

AND TECH “EXPERTS” AT TECH TREK CAMP

In one short week, eleven middle-school girls from San Gabriel Valley 
school districts became more science and tech savvy. They spent 
June 15-21 on the Whittier College campus at Tech Trek Science/
Math Camp for Girls exploring courses and possible futures in STEM 
careers—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The camp 
was sponsored by the Arcadia Branch of the American Association of 
University Women (AAUW). The goal of Tech Trek Camp is to help 
young women entering eighth grade in the fall to develop interest, 
excitement, and self-confidence in the fields of math and science—in 
the hope that they will continue to take more classes in those fields 
and go on to related careers.

 Representing Arcadia were Nancy Cho and Carrie Saleeb. El Monte 
City School District was represented by Joycelyn Reyes, Mariana 
Perez, Alena Perez, Veronica Castro, Jessica Liu, Veronica Castro, and 
Malinelly Romero. Monrovia sent Mariah Robles, and Temple City 
sent Faith Gutierrez.

 These young women received a preview of college life while learning 
that math and science can be enjoyable. They lived in dorms on 
the Whittier College campus for the week and attended classes that 
emphasized hands-on experiments and were taught by credentialed 
middle-school teachers. Some of the core classes were Robotics and 
Mars City Alpha (about Mars’ environment). Field trips included 
outings to the Long Beach Marine Institute and Griffith Park 
Observatory. The week was topped off by a “Build-It Festival” in 
which the girls used common materials to construct their projects. All 
enjoyed a Professional Women’s Panel in which the girls were inspired 
by stories of the women’s various paths into STEM careers. 

 Students are nominated by teachers to attend Tech Trek Camp. The 
local branch of AAUW provides the funding for the students to attend 
and makes the final selection of campers.

 AAUW-Arcadia Branch members are supporting this endeavor, 
along with contributions from community donors. Major donors this 
year are the Arcadia Chinese Association, the Hakka Foundation, 
El Monte City Schools, and a special contribution from departing 
AAUW-Arcadia member Betty Harris.

Tech Trek had its beginnings at Stanford University in 1998. Ten more 
camps on California college campuses have followed throughout the 
years. AAUW branches in several other states are now adopting Tech 
Trek Camp as a special project. To support programs like Tech Trek or 
to learn more about the American Association of University Women 
(AAUW), please contact Tech Trek Coordinator Phyllis Howard at (626) 
359-3525.

Pasadena, CA – The first 
day of school for Pasadena 
Unified School District 
(PUSD) students in the 
2014-2015 school year is 
Monday, August 18.

“The start of the new school 
year is a time of great 
promise and excitement 
for students, teachers and 
district staff,” said PUSD 
Interim Superintendent 
Brian McDonald, Ed.D. 
“As a PUSD parent, 
resident and educator, I 
have witnessed first-hand 
the quality of our schools 
and the amazing potential 
of our students. Together 
with the teachers and staff 
of PUSD, I am excited to 
welcome students and families to the start of the new academic 
year.”

Under Dr. McDonald’s leadership this year, PUSD will focus on:

· Providing equitable and high functioning schools for all 
students

· Ensuring that PUSD is an effective and 
efficient organization

· Making sure that PUSD is an adaptable 
organization focused on improvement

· Promoting the district so that PUSD 
schools are the first choice of Pasadena area 
residents

· Fostering a positive culture and climate 
for staff

To continue preparing students for college, 
careers and life beyond graduation, ninth 
grade students at PUSD’s four high schools 
will be able to earn high school graduation 
and transferable four-year college credits 
through the district’s dual enrollment 
partnership with Pasadena City College 
starting this fall.

The new school year also marks the 
beginning of full implementation of the 
Common Core Standards that will alter 
the expectations for student learning. 
To support the Common Core, teachers 
have been provided with newly-aligned 
curriculum, completed extensive 
professional development and schools have 
been equipped with technology to support 
the new learning standards.

As families get ready for the start of school, 
here are some tips to make sure students are 
ready for the first day of school:

1) Be at school on time and ready to 
learn Monday, August 18. PUSD families 
are reminded that when it comes to school 
attendance, every day really does count—
starting with the first day of school. Every 
day absent is lost classroom time, a lost 
opportunity to learn and lost funding for 
PUSD. Children suffer academically if they 
miss school and, according to state law, a 
child with three unexcused absences in a 
school year is classified as truant. Parents 
and guardians have a legal responsibility to 
get their children to school.

2) Be sure children are ready for the first 
day of school with required vaccinations. In 
order to attend school, state law requires that 
all students entering school to be up to date 
with their immunizations and that seventh 
grade students have proof of a TDAP (Whooping Cough) 
vaccination. Visit www.shotsforschool.org for information on 
immunization requirements. PUSD’s Primary Health Clinic is 
offering immunizations for students who are uninsured or on 
Medi-Cal beginning August 18. For more information, contact 
the Clinic at 626.396.3600 ext. 88180.

3) Have a nutritious breakfast and lunch. PUSD Food Services 
serves healthy and nutritious meals including fresh fruit and 
vegetables at every PUSD campus. Families can now apply 
online for school meal benefits at applyforlunch.com. Whether 
applying online or on paper, please complete one form per 
family and be sure to list all adults and children living in your 
home. Remember, families must apply for meal benefits each 
year.

4) Learn about transportation options to get to school. PUSD 
offers bus transportation to select schools. Click here to see the 
2014-2015 PUSD bus routes. High school students can check 
with their school office to obtain an application for a TAP card. 
To plan your trip using the Pasadena ARTS Bus or the Metro 
Gold Line visit metro.net. Also remind students to be extra 
cautious on their way to and from school next week as Monday 
is the first day back to school for drivers as well.

Families should check with their school to verify the start time 
of school on Monday.

IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL—PASADENA UNIFIED 
SCHOOLS START MONDAY, AUGUST 18


Dr. Brian McDonald, Interim 
PUSD Superintendent


THE REEL DEAL: by Ben Show

 INTO THE STORM REVIEW

I knew very little about this 
film when going to see it. I 
had only seen one preview 
and knew nothing about the 
director or cast. All I did know 
was that there would be CGI 
tornadoes, and lots of them.

 When a freak storm front 
hits the Midwest, people 
experience it in different ways. 
While one family struggles to 
stay alive inside a school being 
torn apart by winds, a group 
of storm chasers rush closer to 
the eye of the storm to discover 
all they can about the freak 
occurrence. Unknowingly, the 
two groups end up together to 
fight the storm and stay alive.

 This is a very enjoyable 
movie. The characters grab 
your attention while the story 
keeps you interested. The special effects are flashy but nothing your 
have not seen in ‘The Day After Tomorrow’ or ‘2012’. All in all, ‘Into 
the Storm’ is a solid summer thriller that will keep you entertained 
for its 90 minute runtime.