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EDUCATION AND YOUTH 

Mountain Views News Saturday, November 8, 2025

SCHOOL DIRECTORY

TEACHING KIDS ABOUT AI + GAMES TO GET YOU STARTED

By: Ed Kim, VP of Education & Training, Code Ninjas

Gen Alpha is the first generation to be born into the heavily 
technology-dependent world that we live in today, and they 
learned how to use the internet before they learned other soft 
skills that older generations learned. Gen Alpha was also born 
during the time when every company adopted and integrated 
technology into more aspects of their business, so by the time 
Gen Alpha joins the workforce, technology will have advanced 
even further and AI will most likely be a daily part of their lives 
in multiple ways. 

Because of this, Gen Alpha needs platforms, learning pathways, 
and project-based learning that integrates the latest technology 
to streamline how their learning experience blends with their 
adult life.Today’s kids should be learning a balanced blend of 
leveraging technology to problem solve and build strong interpersonal skills so that they can both 
solve problems and present them in effective ways to others. 

Adaptability and digital fluency has become very critical for success in the future workforce as the 
world continues to evolve at an increasingly rapid pace. As many adults are resistant to change, change 
management is one of the most difficult workplace challenges today. Due to the rapidly evolving world 
they are growing up in, the next generation is more resilient to change and that will help in their future 
careers. 

Technology used to be exclusive to high-level use cases or very specific jobs but in the last 20 years, it 
has become a more daily part of our lives and work across all industries. Today’s kids use more technology 
in more parts of their lives at a young age far more than previous generations. Because of this, 
kids are learning about digital citizenship, social good and leveraging the right technology to be more 
effective and efficient. These are all critical components of digital fluency that we need to begin teaching 
at a young age, even in early education.

Parents and educators play a strong role in shaping how children interact with technology, engage with 
others, and build resilience to change. Children can participate in summer camps and after school 
activities to build both technical and interpersonal skills, or even learn through online games at home. 
Here are five safe, kid-friendly, AI-powered games that families can explore together. Each one highlights 
a different way AI can think, create, or solve problems in fun, engaging ways.

* Parent Reminder: AI tools may produce unpredictable results. As always, adult supervision is recommended 
to ensure that kids are using these tools responsibly.

1. Quick, Draw!

This silly sketch game from Google asks you to draw an object while AI tries to guess what it is. Sometimes 
it’s spot-on, other times hilariously wrong. But that’s the fun! Kids get to see how AI “learns” to 
recognize shapes and patterns.

2. Infinite Craft

What happens when you mix “fire” and “water”? Or “music” and “robot”? Infinite Craft uses AI to endlessly 
combine ideas and generate unexpected creations. It’s a great way to show how AI can “imagine” 
by connecting concepts.

3. Google Labs Experiments

Google Labs offers a collection of safe, creative AI experiments where kids and families can explore 
how AI learns, creates, and plays. From Say What You See, which teaches how AI reads images, to 
Food Mood, a playful recipe generator, there’s something for every curious mind.

4. Are You Smarter Than ChatGPT?

In this trivia game, kids test their knowledge against AI. Sometimes the AI nails it, sometimes it misses, 
but that’s where the learning happens. It’s a fun reminder that while AI can be smart, humans still 
have unique strengths.

These games make AI approachable and fun, showing kids that artificial intelligence isn’t just about 
robots or code. It’s also about creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving.Teaching our children critical 
technology skills, like coding and AI, at an early age ensures that they master critical thinking skills to 
become successful workers by being creative, modifying, and problem-solving. The rise of advanced 
technologies like AI presents unparalleled opportunities to innovate and expand our technological 
capabilities. By integrating these technologies into our lives, we free ourselves from the constraints of 
specialized knowledge, allowing us to focus on creativity and problem-solving. To fully leverage these 
benefits, we must continue to teach our children invaluable tech skills like coding, to prepare them to 
thrive in a future where technology and creativity go hand in hand. 

About the Author:

Ed Kim, VP of Education & Training, Code Ninjas, the world's largest and fastest-growing kids' coding franchise offering 
STEM-focused summer camps and after school programs for kids aged 5-14. Its game-based curriculum fuels 
creativity, and critical thinking skills, and prepares children for success and fun in the tech-driven world. 


Alverno Heights Academy

200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-3463 

Head of School: Joanne Harabedian

E-mail address: jharabedian@alvernoheights.org

Arcadia Christian School

1900 S. Santa Anita Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006

Preschool - TK - 8th Grade

626-574-8229/626-574-0805

Email:inquiry@acslions.com

Principal: Cindy Harmon

website: www.acslions.com

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

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School

Ms. Rose Navarro, Principal

2660 East Orange Grove Blvd.

Pasadena, Ca 91107

626-793-2089

https://school.abvmpasadena.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: Jonathan 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 Ernest Siy

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: Dr. Eric Barba

website: http://phs.pusd.us

St. Rita Catholic School

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

Principal: Jon McMaster (626) 355-6114 

mcmaster@st-ritaschool.org

Website: www.st-ritaschool.org

Sierra Madre Elementary School

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

(626) 355-1428 

Principal: Dr. Jodi Marchesso

E-mail address: marchesso.jodi@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


BOSCO TECH FALL OPEN HOUSE IS NOVEMBER 16 

Unique College-Prep Applied Science High School Program Now Available to Young Women

Don Bosco Technical Institute (Bosco Tech) will host Open House for prospective students—
male and female—on Sunday, November 16. After 70 years as an all-boys school, Bosco Tech 
is transitioning to co-education. Starting in Fall 2026, its unique college-preparatory curriculum 
in pre-engineering and applied science will be available to both young men and women.

“We’re thrilled to expand our educational mission by offering this respected, proven pro-
gram to female students as well,” said Tech President Memo Gutierrez, a Tech alumnus. “In a 
timely and appropriate move, our unparalleled, fully equipped laboratories, knowledgea-ble 
instruction, and university-level curriculum will now be available to a far wider audi-ence, 
reflective of current and future tech-driven workplaces.”

Elementary and middle school students and their families are invited to learn about the 
school’s college-prep academics, advanced technology majors, internship opportunities, and 
individualized college planning programs. Running from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Open House 
will feature two brief welcome sessions at 12:15 and 2:00 p.m. providing descrip-tions of the 
Tech’s unique programs, and on-going campus tours will spotlight the six ap-plied-science 
technology majors:

- Architecture & Construction Engineering (ACE)

- Biological, Medical & Environmental Technology (BMET)

- Computer Science & Electrical Engineering (CSEE)

- Integrated Design, Engineering and Art (IDEA)

- Media Arts & Technology (MAT)

- Materials Science, Engineering & Technology (MSET)

“Open House is the perfect opportunity for all interested students to experience everything 
Bosco Tech has to offer,” Gutierrez continued. “They’ll see first-hand how the school has 
earned its reputation as a premier college-preparatory high school that places graduates in 
top universities across the country.”

Interested students can register 
to attend at www.boscotech.
edu/openhouse. For more in-
formation, contact the Office 
of Admission at Admissions@
boscotech.edu or (626) 940-
2008. Details about the school’s 
shadow visits, honors and Advanced 
Placement classes, college 
counseling program, extracurricular 
activities, and 
financial aid will be available 
during the event.

As the only Catholic applied science 
high school of its kind in 
the U.S., Bosco Tech uniquely 
combines a rigorous college-
preparatory program with 
STEM-based studies. This innova-
tive approach allows students 
to exceed university admissions 
requirements while com-pleting 
extensive integrated coursework 
in one of six technology and engineering 
fields. 

The school is located at 1151 
San Gabriel Boulevard, Rosemead, 
91770. More information 
is available at www.boscotech.
edu.


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