Mountain Views News          Saturday, October 25, 2014

EDUCATION & YOUTH

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Mountain View News Saturday, October 25, 2014

SCHOOL DIRECTORY

PASADENA UNIFIED PRESENTS READY. SET. KINDERGARTEN! 
OCTOBER 28 TO PREPARE THE PARENTS OF ITS NEWEST STUDENTS

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

Frostig School

971 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107

(626) 791-1255

Head of School: Chris Schnieders, PhD

Email: Jackykn@frostig.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

Pasadena, CA --- Continuing its 2014-2015 series of parent education 
seminars, the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) presents 
Ready. Set. Kindergarten!, an informative and interactive session 
to help parents of prospective kindergarteners prepare for the next 
school year. Presented by PUSD early childhood education teachers, 
the seminars include information on how to prepare young students 
for the first day of kindergarten, an introduction to the kindergarten 
curriculum, and fun, interactive learning activities for families. 
The event will take place Tuesday, October 28 at 9 a.m. at Willard 
Elementary School in Southeast Pasadena.

 To be eligible for kindergarten in PUSD, a child must turn five 
years old by Sept. 1, 2015. Transitional kindergarten, providing age 
appropriate instruction to students born later in the year before 
they progress to a traditional kindergarten class, is also offered for 
children who turn five between September 2, 2015 and December 2, 
2015.

 Parents and guardians can begin registering incoming 
kindergarten students by visiting their local PUSD campus starting 
early 2015. Parents can also select any PUSD elementary school with 
space available through the district’s Open Enrollment process that 
begins in January 2015. Parents are welcome to visit and tour PUSD 
schools throughout the year. Call schools for schedules.

 Parent education seminars are sponsored by PUSD’s Family 
Resource Center, which supports parents, teachers and staff 
in building partnerships for student achievement. For more 
information and for other parent education opportunities, visit 
www.pusd.us and click on Families.

Event: Ready. Set. Kindergarten!

Date/Time: Tuesday, October 28 at 9 a.m.

Location: Willard Elementary School, 301 South Madre Street, 
Pasadena

PASADENA UNIFIED ISSUES STATEMENT ON SCHOOL 

SHOOTING IN WASHINGTON STATE

Pasadena, CA – Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Interim 
Superintendent Dr. Brian McDonald issued the following statement 
regarding the shooting at Marysville-Pilchuck High School in 
Washington State today:

 “The entire Pasadena Unified family is deeply disturbed by the 
tragedy that occurred in Marysville, Washington today. Our 
thoughts and prayers are with the families of Marysville-Pilchuck 
High School.”

 “The safety of our students is the top priority at PUSD. We take 
many precautions to ensure that students remain safe while at 
school. All schools have school safety plans that detail the proper 
response to a variety of emergency scenarios. The district has a 
zero tolerance policy regarding weapons on campus. PUSD can 
also activate its emergency operations center at a moment’s notice 
to coordinate emergency response efforts. We are fortunate to 
have a strong partnership with the Pasadena Police Department, 
Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and the Sierra Madre Police 
Department to provide immediate assistance should any problems 
arise.”

 “Crisis counseling and support is available to PUSD students in 
the wake of this incident in Washington. We also encourage staff 
and principals to re-familiarize themselves with emergency and 
security policies in light of this shooting.” Finally, it is important 
that if staff or students see something such as bullying or the threat 
of violent behavior they should say something. Information can 
be anonymously sent to the district by texting “tip PUSD” and a 
description of the concerning issue to 888777.

 “To keep people informed in an emergency, the district is able to 
send critical information via text message. Text PUSD to 888777 to 
receive this service from the district.”

 “PUSD recognizes the tremendous trust that parents place in 
us when they send their children to school each day. We take this 
responsibility very seriously. I want to reassure students and parents 
that our schools are safe.”

 “Please join me and the staff and students of the district by offering 
our condolences to those affected by this tragedy.”


TEEN NIGHT CITY OF ARCADIA, 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH – 5-10PM 

ARCADIA COMMUNITY CENTER!

Come down and join Arcadia Recreation Department’s staff for 
an indoor game night at the new location, Arcadia Community 
Center, 365 Campus Drive in Arcadia from 5-10pm. The fee is $8 
per person and includes pizza dinner. Dinner is served at 7pm, so 
make sure to be there early! Participants will have the opportunity 
to watch movies, play board games, video games and pool. 
Advance registration is encouraged and will be required soon, 
however, participants can register onsite that evening. Teen Night 
is for middle school teens ages 11-14. Registration for Teen Night 
can be done on-line at www.ci.arcadia.ca.us, by fax, 626.821.4370 
or by coming into the Recreation Office, 375 Campus Drive, 
Arcadia, CA 91007. If registering onsite, a parent or guardian 
must be present to sign the form. For more information please call 
626.574.5113!

About the City of Arcadia

 Nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Arcadia 
is an 11.38 square mile community with a population of just over 
56,000. Located approximately 20 miles east of downtown Los 
Angeles, Arcadia is known for combining small-town charm with 
the conveniences and amenities of a mid-size city. Arcadia is a 
full-service charter city governed by a five-member City Council, 
elected at large. Recognized for exceptional education and 
recreation opportunities and beautiful neighborhoods, Arcadia is 
also defined as the “Community of Homes” and has twice been 
designated the “Best City in California in which to Raise Kids” by 
Business Week Magazine.

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THE REEL DEAL: by Ben Show

GONE GIRL REVIEW


This movie had me interested from 
the first trailer. It looked dark, 
intriguing, and the story, unlike so 
many other mystery movies, was 
not cliché or simplistic. However, 
as more and more trailers were 
released, that intrigue was lost, 
due to the fact that more and more 
of the story was being shown. So, 
when I walked into the theater, I 
thought I had everything worked 
out. I was so very, very wrong.

 Nick (Ben Affleck) and Amy 
Dunne (Rosamund Pike) are a 
troubled couple. Each fight grows 
increasingly intense and, as their 
wedding anniversary approaches, 
tempers flare beyond anything imaginable. And, when Nick returns 
home on the day of their anniversary, he finds his wife missing and 
his life begins to disintegrate around him.

 “Gone Girl” is like a tsunami. It sneaks up on you, building and 
building until it becomes so massive that you cannot escape its path. 
It is interesting, yet predictable (in some ways), funny, yet disturbing. 
It may leave you scarred, it may not even phase you. But, undeniably, 
“Gone Girl” will make you question the true intentions of the people 
you know and everything that is going on in the world around you.