Mountain Views News          Saturday, May 28, 2016

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EDUCATION & YOUTH

Mountain Views-News Saturday, May 28, 2016 

SCHOOL DIRECTORY

ALVERNO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS CELEBRATE 

NATIONAL COLLEGE DECISION DAY 

Members of the Class of 2016 Display Their Future Plans

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: Dr. William Walner

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: Jenny Janetzke

Email: jenny@frostig.org

The Gooden School

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

(626) 355-2410 

Interim Head of School, Merrily Dunlap 

website: www.goodenschool.org

High Point Academy

1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road Pasadena, Ca. 91107 

Headmaster John Higgins 626-798-8989

website: www.highpointacademy.org

La Salle 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

website: http://phs.pusd.us

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@pusd.us

rcadia 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

Sierra Madre, CA (May 26, 2016) – This month members of Alverno 
High School’s Class of 2016 joined in the celebrations for National 
College Decision Day by sporting their college sweatshirts. As in 
years past, Alverno High School is excited and proud that 100 percent 
of graduates will be going to college next year! To date, these young 
women have received over $2.5 million in scholarships and grants 
with awards still rolling in. 

 Alverno graduates will be attending the University of California 
campuses in Davis, Irvine, and Los Angeles. Private, out of state, 
and international universities being attended by members of the 
Class of 2016 include Chapman University, Creighton University, 
DePaul University, McPherson College, Mount St. Mary’s University, 
Newcastle University, New York University, Northern Arizona 
University, Oregon State University, St. Mary’s College of California, 
Santa Clara University, Stanford University, University of Arizona, 
University of La Verne, University of San Francisco, Western New 
England University, Whittier College. Additionally, members of 
the class of 2016 have chosen the California State Universities in 
Fullerton, Northridge, Pomona, San Diego, and Sonoma as their 
home for the next four years. Finally, Alverno will have graduates at 
College of the Canyons, El Camino College, Mt. San Antonio College, 
and Pasadena City College. 

 Alverno High School’s Baccalaureate will be held on Thursday, 
June 2 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Rita’s Church at 318 North Baldwin in Sierra 
Madre. Alverno’s Commencement will be held on Saturday, June 4 at 
6:30 p.m. on the Alverno terrace. Tickets are required for Graduation. 

 “Over the course of four years, these young women have worked 
incredibly hard to get to this exciting moment,” said Julia V. Fanara, 
Head of School. “We are extremely proud of their accomplishments 
and although they will be missed, we wish them well on this next big 
adventure in their lives. They are joining more than 3,600 Alverno 
alumnae who have all gone on and made a lasting impact in this 
world and we cannot wait to see what contributions these graduates 
make.” 

About Alverno High School

Alverno High School is an independent, progressive Catholic, college 
preparatory school for young women dedicated to preparing them 
to function in a society as informed, knowledgeable persons, who 
have the requisite skills to make and implement mature decisions 
about complex problems. Enlivened by the spirit of its Immaculate 
Heart Community sponsors, and mindful of the Franciscan roots 
of its founders, Alverno’s program—academic, spiritual, aesthetic, 
social, and physical—is shaped by the staff, trustees, and students 
in light of the world for which the students are being educated. 
Alverno’s mission is to empower each young woman to be exactly 
the person she wants to be and since 1960, Alverno has empowered 
more than 3,600 women to meet that goal. For more information 
about Alverno High School, please call 626-355-3463 or visit www.
alverno-hs.org.


RESTOCK KIDS’ 

BOOKSHELVES FOR 
THE SEASON

(StatePoint) Great weather and 
reading go hand in hand. Whether 
poolside or on a family picnic, 
don’t forget to bring books for the 
kids to enjoy.

“It can be tempting to plop kids 
down in front of the television during 
downtime, but books are just 
as engaging and can be a lot more 
rewarding when shared together,” 
says Nancy Ellwood, Editorial Director 
at DK, a publisher of children’s 
and adult books.

For preschoolers, consider these 
titles:

Make Noise

Babies love reading with parents. 
And infants especially love books 
that encourage them to make noise.

Guide babies in making fun, silly 
sounds with “Baby Cheep! Cheep!” 
Colorful pictures of favorite animals 
and rhyming text keep babies 
engaged and help them learn about 
the world around them. 

Fluffy Bunny

With padded covers, simple images 
and a range of textures, “Baby 
Touch and Feel: Bunny” is a great 
choice. Part of the classic “Touch 
and Feel” series designed to capture 
the attention of budding readers 
and t; the book’s textured format 
promotes sensory learning. Simple 
visuals and labels encourage recognition 
and naming of objects.

Hands-On Learning

Help preschoolers develop fine 
motor skills with “Follow the Trail: 
Farm.” The book encourages little 
ones to use their fingers to follow 
the shiny trails. DK’s new “Follow 
the Trail” series includes colorful 
photography and activities that 
teach children about shapes, sorting, 
and matching, as well as developing 
hand-eye coordination and 
pre-writing skills.

With trails that let toddlers circle 
the wheel of a tractor, explore 
around the farm, and connect farm 
animals and the products they give 
us, this title provides hands-on 
learning.

Educational Firsts

Packed with information and eye-
catching images, “My First Tractor” 
is part of the relaunch of the 
iconic “My First” series. This revamp 
includes updated photography, 
contemporary design, and a 
modern approach to engaging preschoolers 
– excellent for reading 
alone or with an adult.

With clear labels and 16 spreads 
of tractor images, the book builds 
vocabulary and language skills. 
Kids also learn about different 
types of tractors and their uses. The 
book includes counting and color-
matching activities.

More kids’ book ideas can be found 
at www.dk.com.

You can help foster a love of literature 
at a young age by providing 
children with great reading material 
all year long.


ALL SCHOOLS AND 
OFFICES WILL BE 

 CLOSED ON 
MONDAY, 
MAY 30TH IN

OBSERVANCE OF 
MEMORIAL DAY.

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