Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, April 1, 2023

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, April 1, 2023 

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: Tonya Beilstein

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: Jonathon Hawes

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 Dr. Jamal Adams

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: Mathew Kodama

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

SIERRA MADRE PUBLIC LIBRARY 

BOOKMARK CONTEST

Monday, March 6 to Thursday April 13

 

This year’s theme: WONDERS OF READING

Kids in grades K-8th can flex their creative muscles with this year’s Bookmark Contest. 
Draw and write about the Wonders of Reading! Entries may be turned in to the 
Library until April 13, 2023. No late entries accepted.

Winning entries will showcase people, places, or things that depict the discovery and 
enjoyment of reading.

Winners will be announced at an award ceremony on Wednesday, April 26th at 6:00 
pm during National Library Week, April 23rd-29th.

Pick up an entry at the Library or download it at:

https://cdnsm5-host-ed.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_212309/File/Services/
Library/bookmark_application_20230306_website.pdf


TOM PURCELL

THURBER’S TAIL: ANSWERS TO 

QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PETS

Can the Easter Bunny find Julius a 
Home?

Sweet Julius really needs a home. He 
is just the sweetest, friendliest boy of 
about 7 months. He has a brother, 
but if you have another young feline 
at home for a playmate, he can be adopted 
by himself. Please consider an 
adoption or foster, as we are really in 
need. Julius will come already current 
on vaccines, spay/neuter, chipped, and more. Submit the 
application on our website and come and meet him! Can we 
get him a fur-ever home by Easter? See more pictures of Julius 
at our website’s Very Young page. You can meet him and fall in 
love by submitting the adoption or foster application at www.
lifelineforpets.org. Good news: Forrest AND Violet have been 
adopted!


As a relatively new dog dad, 
I have many questions daily 
about why my Labrador, 
Thurber, does some of the 
many funny things he and other 
pets do. To that end, I have 
begun doing a lot of research and am posting 
my findings at ThurbersTail.com. This column 
summarizes recent discoveries.

Dear Tom: Why does my dog love sticks so 
much? – Stuck in Peoria

Dear Stuck, different sticks have different tastes, 
textures and smells, which are real gastronomic 
delights to our canine-crunching companions. 
Note that sticks can be dangerous to your pup 
— they can splinter and cause cuts and you certainly 
don’t want your pup eating splinters — so 
it’s best to replace your dog’s preferred stick with 
a safer chewable alternative.

What is the difference between a pet crocodile 
and a pet alligator? – Flustered in Florida

Dear Flustered, such reptiles do not make good 
pets for a number of reasons and you should 
know that in many states it is illegal to keep 
them as pets. That said, the primary difference 
between a crocodile and an alligator is that you’ll 
“see one in a while” and you’ll “see the other 
later.”

Dear Tom: My puppy seems to hiccup a lot. Is 
this normal? – Worried in Wisconsin

Dear Worried: It’s entirely normal for puppies to 
have hiccups from overexcitement or eating and 
drinking too fast. To reduce hiccups, give your 
puppy smaller portions to eat, plenty of water to 
drink and regular exercise. In time, your puppy 
will outgrow the hiccupping habit. However, if 
the hiccups are excessive and seem to never end, 
be sure to consult your veterinarian.

Dear Tom: My wife and I have taken in many 
stray dogs over the years. We just took in a large 
mixed-breed, but we are puzzled by his excessive 
shedding, his rock-hard paws and his preference 
for eating hay. – Harried in Houston

Dear Harried, thank you for being kind to our 
canines in need, but you’ve made a common 
mistake. Your “dog” is a Shetland Pony.

Dear Tom: My boyfriend doesn’t like dogs and 
gave me an ultimatum: Either I get rid of my beloved 
Fluffy or he will leave me. My question is, 
where can Fluffy and I get a better boyfriend? – 
Conflicted in California

Dear Conflicted, let Fluffy choose your next 
boyfriend at the dog park or somewhere else 
where wonderful people — people who love pets 
— congregate!

Dear Tom: I am burned out on politics and all 
the anger in our world. What can I do to overcome 
my depression? – Down in Delaware

Dear Down: One of the best solutions for your 
woes is to get a pet. The companionship and pure 
joy of having a dog share life with you is incredibly 
beneficial. Several studies show this. If you 
are able to spare the time to love and care for a 
pet, the love, joy and laughter you receive back 
will be 10 times greater than whatever you give 
to your furry friend. Note: With the economy 
down, more people have turned their pets back 
into shelters, so start your search there! Good 
luck!

Send your pet-related questions to Tom at Tom@
TomPurcell.com. Visit ThurbersTail.com for 
well-researched articles on why pets do what 
they do, as well as funny pet videos.

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Pet of the Week

 
You can tell by the twinkle in his eye that Loki is aptly named. 

This mischievous little rascal is a laugh a minute and always 
has us shaking our heads. Loki is very playful and entertains 
himself by playing catch, even when no one else is playing!

Loki has been in a foster home for a few weeks now and he’s 
made great progress! He really likes a routine and learning 
new things. He’s a master at some tricks already and eager to 
learn more. Loki loves toys, kids, and he’s even made some dog 
friends!

 Loki is on the smaller side- he has lovingly been described 
as a “pocket husky”. He won’t take up too much room on the 
couch when he’s getting his always-appreciated snuggles!

 All dogs over 40 pounds at Pasadena Humane will have a 
reduced adoption fee of only $75 between 3/28 - 4/11! 

 New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness 
exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag 
filled with information about how to care for your pet

. 
View photos of adoptable pets and schedule an adoption appointment 
at pasadenahumane.org. 

Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every 
Sunday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. 
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by 
phone calls or email. 


Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com