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EDUCATION AND YOUTH 

Mountain View News Saturday, January 11. 2025


PASADENA 

UNIFIED SCHOOL 

DISTRICT UPDATE

After careful assessment and consultation 
with local emergency management 
officials, the Superintendent’s Leadership 
Team has determined that in-person learning 
will not resume next week. Schools will 
remain closed from January 13-17, 2025.

StudentLearning

During the week of January 13-17, 2025, Teachers will not be required to provide direct 
instruction, and school site staff will not report to campuses, However, PUSD students will 
have access to self-directed, online learning options. These learning options, by grade span 
(elementary) and subject area (secondary), are hosted on Canvas and are accessible via 
Clever and directly at this link: http://gopusd.com/learning

These learning options support students’ continuity of learning, engagement, and their 
social-emotional well-being. Please note that these are optional for students. They will not 
be graded, nor will they be required. Our goal is to help our students redirect their focus 
from the tragedy our communities are facing, provide them with a sense of routine, and 
give them the opportunity to engage in skill development during this difficult time.

SCHOOL DIRECTORY

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: 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

Interim 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


LA COUNTY PARKS CREATES 
YOUTH CARE CAMPS IN RESPONSE 
TO ONGOING WILDFIRES 

Four LA County parks offer programming and services 

for youth and teens affected by the Eaton Canyon Fire 

LOS ANGELES (January 11, 2025) In response to the ongoing wildfires, County of Los 
Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks), is offering a fun and 
supportive space for children and teens affected by the Eaton Fire with new LA County 
Parks Care Camps. LA County Parks Care Camps are designed to assist families under 
mandatory evacuations, displaced due to the fires, or directly affected by the wildfires, offering 
a space where children age 5-12 can learn, play, and thrive while parents focus on 
recovery. Some locations will offer programming for teens age 13-17. 

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said, “The events from this week have 
been tragic and traumatic experiences for all of our communities, but especially for residents 
displaced by the wildfires that have swept through many parts of our County. We 
want to support the emotional and physical well-being of children and families during 
these challenging times. LA County Parks is partnering with the Dodgers Foundation, the 
Natural History Museum, the La Brea Tar Pits, LA County Arboretum, LA Philharmonic 
and Altadena Libraries, to provide field trips, activities, and nutrition at no cost to families. 
It takes a community to rebuild, and we are determined to do our part.” 

“LA County Parks is part of the fabric of the Altadena and Greater Altadena community. 
LA County Parks staff want to make sure that our youth and families know they are not 
alone. We are here to support the community in this time of need with Care Camps.,” said 
Norma E. García-González, Director of LA County Parks. 

LA County Parks Care Camps are led by our dedicated and trained staff, with a 1:5 staff-
to-participant ratio, to ensure personalized attention and care for every child. Additionally, 
each of our camps will include parent lounges/spaces, where parents are invited to 
drop in for some time or stay for the entire duration of the camp, providing a welcoming 
environment for the whole family. Camps will provide music, arts and crafts, sports, and 
field trips to the LA County Natural History Museum, LA Brea Tar Pits, Dodger Stadium, 
and more. 

Two LA County Parks Care Camp locations will also include teen centers open to youth 
ages 12-17, with extended program hours from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These teen centers 
will offer age-appropriate activities and a safe space for older youth to connect, engage, 
and receive support during this challenging time. Our camps are here to bring fun and 
community to families during this difficult time. 

Dates and Times: 

Our camps will operate Monday, January 13, 2025, through Friday, January 31, 2025. 

 Youth Camps, Age 5-12, 8 am to 5 pm 

 Teen Camps, Age 13-17, 8 am to 7 pm 

Meals Provided: Each child will receive two snacks (AM/PM) and a lunch. Teens also 
receive a supper in the evening. 

 

LA County Care Camp Locations: 

1. Pamela Park, 2236 Goodall Avenue, Duarte, CA 91010 

 a. Pamela Park Care Camp for youth age 5-12 

 b. Pamela Park Teen Camp for teens age 13-17 

2. Arcadia Park , 405 South Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007 

 a. Pamela Care Camp for youth age 5-12 

 b. Pamela Teen Camp for teens age 13-17 

3. Crescenta Valley Community Regional Park , 3901 Dunsmore Ave, 
La Crescenta, CA 91214 

 a. Crescenta Valley Park Care Camp for youth age 5-12 

4. LA County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007 

 a. Arboretum Care Camp for youth age 5-12 

For the LA County Care Camp Registration Form, please visit: https://parks.lacounty.gov/
care-camps/ 

For more information please email recprograms@parks.lacounty.gov 

About the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation 

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation manages 182 parks. It 
also operates a network of 9 regional parks, 38 neighborhood parks, 20 community parks, 
16 wildlife sanctuaries, 8 nature centers, 41 public swimming pools, 23 splash pads, 14 
lakes including 3 with swimming beaches, more than 240 miles of multi-use trails for 
hiking, biking, and horseback riding, and the largest municipal golf system in the nation, 
consisting of 20 golf courses at 18 facilities. The department also maintains 

four botanical centers: The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, the 
South Coast Botanic Garden, Descanso Gardens, and Virginia Robinson Gardens. The 
department also owns the iconic Hollywood Bowl, and the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre 
(The Ford), providing County residents with valuable entertainment and cultural 
resources. 

Visit: https://parks.lacounty.gov/


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