Mountain Views News          Saturday, October 1, 2016

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EDUCATION & YOUTH

Mountain Views-News Saturday, October 1, 2016 

SCHOOL DIRECTORY

PASADENA SCHOOLS TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WALK TO 
SCHOOL DAY ON OCTOBER 5, 2016

Alverno Heights Academy

200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-3463 

Head of School: Julia V. Fanara 

E-mail address: jfanara@alvernoheights.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 

Head of School: Gary Stern 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: Roberto Hernandez

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

Pasadena, CA - McKinley School, Norma Coombs Elementary 
School and Polytechnic School in Pasadena will join schools from 
around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day 
on Wednesday, October 5, 2016.

 Approximately 100 students from McKinley School, Norma 
Coombs Elementary School and Polytechnic School will be 
walking to school Wednesday along with parents, teachers and 
community leaders. 

 For McKinley School, the event will begin at 7:45 am with 
kids, parents and community leaders walking from the Shoppers 
Lane Parking lot, north of San Pasqual Street. Walkers will arrive 
at the school at approximately 8:05am. At the school, students 
will arrive at a resource fair and assembly that includes Zumba, 
cheerleaders and other activities.

 Polytechnic School is encouraging students and adults in all 
grade levels to walk to school that day, either from home or from 
the Shoppers Lane parking lot. Plans include walking buses, 
crosswalk safety monitors, and prizes. Poly sees this day as an 
opportunity for its community to support the environment and 
heart-friendly commuting and to energize interest in changing 
routine habits. Poly will extend this invitation to celebrate Walk 
To School Day to include bikers and other alternate commuters.

 Walk to School Day events raise awareness of the need to 
create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize the 
importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among 
children, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion and concern for the 
environment. The events build connections between families, 
schools and the broader community.

 The event at McKinley School is being organized by the 
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) with assistance from 
the Pasadena Department of Transportation. This event is a 
component of the City’s Suggested Routes to School Program, 
which includes classroom education to students through the 
Pasadena Safe School Zones program, the development of 
Suggested Routes to School Maps, and other engineering and 
enforcement activities to enhance pedestrian safety for school 
aged children. 

 The Pasadena Transportation Department urges motorists to 
drive safely and always be aware of pedestrian traffic in school 
zones.

 Stay connected to the City of Pasadena! Visit us online at www.
cityofpasadena.net; follow us on Twitter @PasadenaGov, www.
twitter.com/pasadenagov, and Instagram @PasadenaGov, www.
instagram.com/pasadenagov ; like us on Facebook at www.
facebook.com/cityofpasadena ; and subscribe to our YouTube 
channel at www.youtube.com/pasadenagov . Or call the Citizen 
Service Center, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at 
(626) 744-7311.

 For additional information, please visit these websites:

 Walk to School Day in the USA 

 www.walkbiketoschool.org 

 National Center for Safe Routes to School 

 www.saferoutesinfo.org

 About International Walk to School Day

 Walk to School Day was established in the United States in 
1997 by the Partnership for a Walkable America. Canada and 
Great Britain already had walk to school programs in place. In 
2000, these three countries joined together to create International 
Walk to School Day.

In May 2006, the National Center for Safe Routes to School was 
established to assist communities in enabling and encouraging 
children to safely walk and bike to school.

 The National Center for Safe Routes to School serves as the 
national coordinating agency for Walk to School and Bike to 
School activities in the United States.

 Walk to School Day began as a simple idea – children and 
parents, school and local officials walking to school together on a 
designated day. It is an energizing event, reminding everyone of 
the simple joy of walking to school, the health benefits of regular 
daily activity, and the need for safe places to walk and bike. 
Schools focus on health, safety, physical activity and concern for 
the environment.

 Organizations supporting International Walk to School Day in 
the United States include America Walks, the Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, the U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency, the Federal Highway Administration, the Institute of 
Transportation Engineers, the National Center for Safe Routes 
to School, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 
Safe Kids Worldwide, and the Safe Routes to School National 
Partnership.

PASADENA UNIFIED FIRST CHOICE FESTIVAL IS OCTOBER 5

Pasadena, CA --- Families can explore the advanced academics, personalized learning, music, arts, technology in the classroom and elite athletics available at Pasadena Unified schools during the district’s annual First Choice Festival Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 from 4:30 – 7 p.m. at the Pasadena Convention Center. Admission is free.

 “Pasadena Unified today is increasingly the first choice in education for many families because of the quality and diversity of our innovative academic programs, the opportunities for enrichment and exploration, and the strong sense of community on our campuses,” said Superintendent Brian McDonald. “We invite families to attend the First Choice Festival to select the perfect educational option for their children. This is also a great opportunity for residents of the communities served by PUSD to come and learn first-hand about the innovative and exciting programs happening in our schools.”

 The First Choice Festival highlights the preK-12 pathway for the whole 
child, from academic rigor, enhanced enrichment and afterschool programs to support services for students and families. The First Choice Festival brings together all PUSD preschool, elementary, middle and high schools, programs and partners in one space so that families can gather information, meet teachers, principals and other parents.

 Featured exhibits include PUSD’s much sought-after Dual Language Immersion Programs in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese; K-12 International Baccalaureate programs; STEM, arts and music programs; magnet and neighborhood schools; college and career academies; early education opportunities; athletics, parent engagement opportunities, and more.a

 The festival also features four 30-minute presentations:

 5:00 p.m. Make PUSD Your First Choice! Presented by Shawn Bird, Chief Academic Officer

In this session, you will learn about the many exciting educational options available to your children. You will also receive an overview of what is happening in the 
district to ensure that our students are prepared for a bright tomorrow.

 5:30 p.m. School’s Out. Now What? Presented by Julianne Reynoso, Assistant Superintendent, Elementary

Come learn about the variety of options that each site hosts when the school day is over.

 6:00 p.m. What Can I Expect in Middle School? Presented by Marisa Sarian, Assistant Superintendent, Secondary

 A student panel will share a day in the life of a PUSD middle school student and participate in a Q & A with the audience.

 6:30 p.m. What Can I Expect in High School?

A student panel will share a day in the life of a PUSD high school student and participate in a Q&A with the audience. Moderated by Marisa Sarian, Assistant Superintendent, Secondary

 The First Choice Festival launches the annual enrollment period for the 2017-2018 school year which begins with school tours offered this fall at PUSD campuses. Tour schedules are available at pusd.us. The district’s annual Open Enrollment School Choice 
period begins October 31 with priority registration for siblings and students in specific programs. General Open Enrollment online applications will be accepted January 12 – February 3, 2017. Information sessions on the district’s Open Enrollment process are planned for November and December.

 Subject: Fourth Annual PUSD First Choice Festival

 Date/Time: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, 4:30 – 7 p.m.

 Location: Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena, 91101

 Parking: $12 parking is available at the Pasadena Convention Center.

 Shuttles: Free shuttle buses will be available from the Jackie Robinson Park (Hammond at Morton Ave.) and Victory Park (Paloma at Altadena Dr.) at 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. Return shuttles depart the Pasadena Convention Center at 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. 

 For more information about the First Choice Festival, visit gopusd.com/firstchoice please contact the Office of Enrollment, Permits and Records at 626.396.3639

10 TIPS FOR FRESHENING UP YOUR 
FAMILY’S ROUTINE

(StatePoint) Running a household can be stressful, so finding a 
way to streamline your routine is a must. While you may have 
short-cuts and tricks already in place, stocking your home with 
the best supplies and most innovative products will help to make 
each day even easier.

How can you find the best products for your family? “Product of 
the Year,” the world’s largest consumer-voted award for product 
innovation backed by the votes of 40,000 consumers, is a great 
source for learning about great products introduced each year. The 
list of winners can serve as a helpful guide when navigating store 
aisles, and here are some of this year’s highlights:

• Keep your car looking great for the daily commute with a 
multitasking cleaner. The Turtle Wax Dash & Glass, the Car 
Care category winner, uses a proprietary formula for streak-free 
cleaning of both dashboards and windows.

• Don’t cover laundry odors, neutralize and prevent them. The 
new Downy Fresh Protect helps you get more out of each load by 
infusing fabrics with motion-activated technology to keep clothes 
smelling fresh no matter how active you and your family are each 
day.

• With the right tools, you can skip the prices and the lines of the 
salon. Buff away thick and stubborn skin, extending the life of 
pedicures with the Amopé Pedi Perfect Extra Coarse Electronic 
Foot File with Diamond Crystals, which exfoliates to reveal 
beautiful feet.

• Pack a protein punch on the fly with a healthy grab-and-go 
snack. The Gold Emblem Abound Unsalted Pistachio & Almond 
Blend meets the American Heart Association’s criteria for heart-
healthy food and tastes delicious.

• Simplify family dinners on busy days with easy side dishes like 
Ore-Ida Bold & Crispy Fries. They are easy to prep and add great 
flavor to any meal.

• Pack an extra dose of nutrition into your dog’s daily diet. The new 
Purina Beyond Purées are easy to serve with your dog’s everyday 
food. Different varieties target a healthy immune system, digestive 
system or skin and coat.

• Maintain an active lifestyle each day. 
The Playtex Sport Collection, winner 
of the Feminine Care category, is 
designed to move with the body so 
women feel confident and protected 
while exercising and on-the-go.

• Want to indulge without the guilt? 
The Skinny Cow Dipped Ice Cream 
Bars fulfill ice cream cravings for only 
190 calories each.

• Satisfy your family’s sweet tooth 
with a new twist on a classic. The 
SweeTARTS Soft and Chewy Ropes 
are bendable and chewy with a fruit-
punch filling, combining sweet and 
tart flavors.

• Stay well-rested with Emergen-Zzzz, 
an innovative dietary supplement that 
includes melatonin, vitamin C and key 
antioxidants and helps you fall asleep 
naturally. Take it approximately 30 
minutes before bedtime to fall asleep 
and stay asleep.

Visit productoftheyearusa.com for 
more information about this year’s 
winners.

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