Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, September 12, 2020

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EDUCATION AND YOUTH

Mountain Views-News Saturday, September 12, 2020 

EDUCATION HAS NOT STOPPED WITH DISTANCE LEARNING AT 
ST. RITA SCHOOL

St. Rita School had a successful start of the 2020-2021 school year with 
remote learning!

The first week began with an 8th grade retreat, 1st grade Superhero Day, and Blessing of the Backpacks. 
The fun did not stop there as we headed into the second week with our students attending Art Class, 
Music Class, Physical Education, and celebrating the first school mass of the year with a magic trick 
from Fr. Tom!

Our young Raiders attend full day Zoom classes and have been fully engaged in their courses. The Faculty 
& Staff have been creative in making sure our Raiders are receiving the best education possible. Every 
detail matters at St. Rita School. When students log on, they see fully decorated classrooms, friendly and 
familiar faces, special guest visits from our Pastor, Principal and even from our favorite therapy dog, 
Loki. They may have even noticed the safety plexiglass dividers being installed on each of their desks!

St. Rita Raiders get the very best! September 21st is the start of E-Sports League Play where our students 
will compete in Fortnite, Just Dance and NBA2K20. While our Sports League is competing, our Drama 
Club will partake in their first “acting job” with their Monologue Challenge!

All St. Rita School students were provided with ipads, textbooks, school supplies and art supplies. 
Teachers provide office hours Monday-Friday during after school hours for parents and students who 
have questions or need additional help.

St. Rita School’s educational program and remote learning is going full speed ahead! Our students are 
on track for a successful school year.

SCHOOL DIRECTORY

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 

Preschool-TK-8th Grade

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 E. Bradbourne Ave., Duarte, CA 91010

(626) 301-9809

Principal: Nancy Lopez

www.foothilloaksacademy.org

office@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 

Head of School, Jo-Anne Woolner

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 College Preparatory

3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 

(626) 351-8951 website: www.lasallehs.org

Principal Mrs. Courtney Kassakhian

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: Adela Solis (626) 355-6114 

solis@st-ritaschool.org

Website: www.st-ritaschool.org

Sierra Madre Elementary School

141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-1428 Principal: Lindsay LUIS

E-mail address: LUIS.lindsay@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

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 Christian School

1900 S. Santa Anita Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006

Preschool - and TK - 8th Grade

626-574-8229/626-574-0805

Email: inquiry@acslions.com

Principal: Cindy Harmon

website: www.acslions.com


MAYFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL BEGINS THE 2020-21 
SCHOOL YEAR ON A HIGH NOTE

(PASADENA, CA) -- Mayfield Junior School began its 89th school year with Morning 
Prayer, a meaningful tradition led by the Student Council. Continuing the community-
feel and social-emotional connections MJS is known for, students, faculty, staff, and parents 
listened to the sounds of “We Are Family” as each entered the virtual gathering.

Planning for the 2020-21 academic year was a school community-wide effort, including 
revamping the daily schedule to best serve Mayfield’s 520 students. Early on, MJS formed 
Scenario Planning and Task Forces representing all parts of the school community to 
meet a clear goal: to continue to provide Mayfield students with highly-effective, flexible, 
and adaptable learning models in a healthy and safe environment. The result was a 
multi-faceted approach called Ever Forward, which allows students to thrive remotely or 
on-campus depending on the direction given by health and government officials.

Head of School Joe Sciuto recently completed his first year leading the MJS community 
and is excited about this year’s opportunity. “Our world is experiencing unique times, 
and I am so proud and feel blessed to be part of Mayfield Junior School,” said Sciuto. 
“From our Board and Leadership Team to our wonderful teachers and supportive parents, 
there has been no stone unturned—all for the benefit of our students.”

Mayfield’s Holy Child education blends innovation and traditional programming centered 
on nurturing the development of the whole child. Learn more about Mayfield’s Ever 
Forward program at www.mayfieldjs.org/EverForward.


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