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Back to School in a Very Different Environment By Wendy Sinnette Superintendent La Cañada Unified School District
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elcome back to the 2020-21 school year. This welcome-back message is unlike any other, given the unprecedented times we find ourselves navigating. LCUSD opened on Monday, Aug. 17, welcoming back 4,058 students. But, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers and students met for the first time in the virtual classroom instead of on campus at LCE, PCR, PCY, or LCHS 7-12. Despite the challenges, students, teachers, staff and parents were excited to come together and begin the new school year. Throughout the summer months, the LCUSD Elementary and Secondary Reopening Committees had been meeting to determine how LCUSD schools would reopen. However, with Gov. Newsom’s announcement on July 17 requiring that school districts in counties on the monitoring list for COVID-19 open virtually, the planning work shifted to detailing
how to provide the optimal social studies, and engage distance learning experiin homework as well as ence for students until our asynchronous lessons physical campuses are prepared by their PE, art, able to reopen. music, computer and liAt our elementary brary instructors. GATE and schools, students signed Spanish courses will also up for either the Virtual be delivered to participatLearning Academy (VLA) or ing students in a synchroelected to join a “hybrid” nous fashion outside the cohort. Students in the VLA core instructional day. are assured to be distance At LCHS 7-12 a modified learners for the entire block schedule was creschool year or until health ated to start the distance conditions are low-risk and learning school year. On Wendy Sinnette schools are able to fully Mondays, Tuesdays and reopen. Fridays, students will Students participating in the hybrid model virtually attend their six-period day with were placed on either an AM or PM sched40-minute-long classes. On Wednesdays ule, so that when the school sites eventuand Thursdays, students attend three longer ally welcome students back to campuses, block period classes. With this initial schedstudents will return at a 50% enrollment ule, the afternoons are designed for small capacity to accommodate social distancstudent groups to meet with teachers to ening. This also allows for non-mixing AM/PM gage in enrichment activities and social-emocohorts. For the alternate half of the day, all tional learning experiences — all designed students will complete independent practice to build school culture and connectedness in math, English language arts, science and absent a physical presence on campus. The
Secondary Reopening Committee continues to meet to review possible schedules for when on-campus learning is possible given improved COVID-19 conditions. In the meantime LCUSD continues to emphasize its commitment to a world-class educational experience and strong communication throughout the district with all of its stakeholders. We are preparing all of the public health protocols and requirements set forth in order to immediately respond and reopen our campuses as soon as it is safe to do so. Teachers and staff have participated in extensive professional development over the summer and gone to great lengths to prepare to deliver a quality distance instructional program. Our parents are our true educational partners in distance learning. I am so grateful to both groups for their dedication to ensuring student success. We all recognize that 202021 will present many challenges, but we will respond to them as opportunities and stand together to deliver another memorable and rewarding school year. Please join me in wishing our LCUSD students a happy, engaging and successful 2020-21 school year.
LA CAÑADA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FACTS LA CAÑADA HIGH SCHOOL Opened in 1963 (818) 952-4200 District website: lchsspartans.net, lchs78.net PTA website: lchsptsa.org, lchs78.org Principal: Jim Cartnal Assistant Principals: Kristina Kalb and Jason Ito Principal’s Secretary: Claudia Alequin Principal 7/8: Jarrett Gold Principal’s Secretary: Denise Norman
LA CAÑADA ELEMENTARY Opened in 1956 (818) 952-8350 District website: lcelions.net PTA website: lcepta.ourschoolpages.com Principal: Emily Blaney Principal’s Secretary: Jennifer Lee Counselor: Nancy DeBoer Health Clerk: Laura Johnson District Nurse: Chris Henry Speech: Angela Deno
PARADISE CANYON ELEMENTARY Opened in 1949 (818) 952-8340 District website: pcycougars.net PTA website: pcypta.org Principal: Carrie Hetzel Principal’s Secretary: Elfie Edwards Health Clerk: Linda Dunlop District Nurse: Chris Henry Speech: Alicia Roberts Attendance: Renee Phillips Counselor: Alexander Woo
PALM CREST ELEMENTARY Opened in 1956 (818) 952-8360 District website: pcrpanthers.net PTA website: palmcrestpta.org Principal: Cory Pak Assistant Principal: Amy Marcoullier Principal’s Secretary: Kerry Russell Counselor: Suzanne Ruggles Health Clerk: Sue Price District Nurse: Chris Henry Speech: Kristen Angelica Attendance: Tara Hall
LCUSD Governing Board Joe Radabaugh, president
Dan Jeffries, clerk
Brent Kuszyk
Kaitzer Puglia
Andrew Blumenfeld
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An Amazing Year Is on Its Way for Spartan Boosters
LCFEF Helps Close the Funding Gap for Our Children
By Becky deSouza Spartan Boosters President
campus, the Hotchkin Family Gymnasium (North Gym). Boosters have also purchased recording equipment and editing software to transform the LCHS music room into a professional recordhe La Cañada High School Spartan Boosting studio. We worked with LCHS officials to ers welcome students and families back facilitate the installation of new sound system for a unique school year, where we will rise equipment donated by Denny and Brynn Barge, to the challenges that come a Booster family, for the LCHS our way. stadium. Though we are still unclear For our student-athletes, Booston what the year will offer ers provides access to an athletic as far as extracurricular trainer and a fitness center, and we activities, rest assured we fund the Positive Coaching Alliance. are committed to the health We also award two college scholarand wellness of our students ships to worthy LCHS seniors. The and enhancing their learning opportunities to support our great experiences. The Spartan students in their various impressive Boosters are excited to supendeavors keep on growing. port the activities that are When you join Boosters, you important to providing our support all these great programs students with a well-rounded at the junior high and high school academic experience. level. Donors at higher memberAs Boosters, we raise ship levels receive free tickets Becky deSouza and distribute funds to not to our annual Boosterfest, along only the athletic teams at with passes to home football and LCHS, but virtually all extracurricular activities, basketball games, and tickets to the high school including choral music, instrumental music, fine musical. Donors can also direct a portion of their arts, pep squad, robotics, academic clubs and donation to specific teams and programs. You more. We are proud to share that during the can find additional information on the Boosters 2019-20 school year, we provided more than website at lchsboosters.org. $225,000 to improve facilities and fund more Given the current pandemic and the reality of than 70 programs, classes and teams for LCHS virtual learning, it is critical that we adapt and 7-12 students transform the way we provide support to our stuIn 2018-19, Boosters raised more than dents. Extracurricular activities will be extremely $41,000 to help pay for the building of the important to keep them connected to their LCHS Wellness Center and last year we raised friends and peers and to maintain LCHS Spartan more than $23,000 to refurbish the architecPride. Please join the Boosters today and help tural centerpiece of the La Cañada High School us to make this an amazing year.
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By Leslie Chang LCFEF Board President
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t’s hard to believe that the school year has begun. Although I’m grateful for the extra time with my kids, there is a tinge of sadness as my husband and I won’t have the tradition of walking our girls to their 3rd- and 5thgrade classrooms at Palm Crest Elementary on the first day of school. The recent months have been arduous. I was overwhelmed with the responsibility of teaching my kids while concurrently working a demanding full-time job. I remind myself that this is all temporary and that the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end. Unfortunately, district budgetary issues remain and have been exacerbated by the economic downturn. Our La Cañada Flintridge schools are not immune from budget tightening that would lead to cutbacks of staff, services and programs. This is why we cannot lose sight of our mission at the La Cañada Flintridge Educational Foundation, which exists to help close the
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funding gap so that the LCUSD can continue to deliver excellence for our children. This is my fourth year serving on the board of the LCFEF and I continue to be amazed by how this community comes together even in the most dire of times. While driving around town putting up yard signs in June, I was overcome with gratitude for all the generous families who support our mission. Hence, I approach this school year with a positive outlook and a firm belief that the power of community will enable us to meet any challenges that lie ahead.
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Principal’s Message: LA CAÑADA HIGH SCHOOL
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elcome to La Cañada High distant from one another. School. For some, this is The ongoing challenges presented the beginning of an exciting by the COVID-19 pandemic will demand four-year journey full of promise and much from us, but you have an engaged opportunities. For others, the jourand excellent team of staff members at ney continues with new adventures the ready to continue to support your awaiting. academic success and social-emotional The context of this health. Counselors and the year will bring demands Wellness Center are in full that are known and unoperation with meetings being anticipated. La Cañada conducted through teleconferHigh School will begin encing platforms like Google the academic year in Meet and Zoom. LCHS faculty an online format, the and staff will continue to goals of which ensure promote student wellness and student and staff safety school-life balance in partnerwhile also continuing ship with Challenge Success. to achieve academic Students, faculty and staff will goals. With our collective lean in to continue promoting efforts, we hope to soon diversity, equity and inclusee lower COVID-19 sion on campus and beyond. Jim Cartnal numbers that will allow All of these are part of our us to bring students and intentional efforts to prostaff back to campus in a manner that mote thriving behaviors in our students allows us to ensure safety for all, while so that they work toward building a also bringing about engagement with strong foundation of academic effecpeers, teachers and those who make tiveness and strong interpersonal and school meaningful and fun. I ask that social-emotional skills that will serve as each student and her/his family take pillars of success across our students’ seriously the need to adhere to a routine entire lives. daily schedule that promotes learning LCHS is a unique and wonderful readiness, in addition to getting daily place to learn, as it benefits from the exercise and remaining connected to engagement and support of numerous friends and family. It is essential for parent groups. I am grateful to our entire our students to emphasize social-emoSpartan Nation for your commitment tional health, take every advantage to and dedication to the LCHS community. participate in campus activities, even if I look forward to seeing you in person or virtual. LCHS students are members of online across the year. a dynamic and vibrant campus commuGo, Spartans! nity that will continue to remain relevant — Jim Cartnal and active, even while we are physically
Principal’s Message: LCHS 7/8
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t is with great excitement and anticsupport staff from the Wellness Center ipation that I welcome all new and and our teachers, we are confident that returning students and families to we can meet the needs of all of our LCHS 7/8. We have been preparing for students. the opening of school for the past sevWe have been thinking creatively eral months and are looking forward and in new and innovative ways to bring to a great 2020-21 school year. We programs and services such as WEB recognize that this year (Where Everyone Belongs), will be like no other due registration, school photos, to COVID-19, but I am textbook distribution and confident in the work of promotion. With a supportour LCHS 7/8 staff and ive, forward-thinking and know that this year will inspiring staff, anything is bring not only new chalpossible. lenges but also many We recognize that middle new successes. school years can be chalIt is always my goal lenging for students and to ensure that every parents for a variety of reastudent succeeds sons; therefore, we provide academically, socially a multitude of supports and and emotionally. This work as a team when there year, we will focus on a is a need for intervention. Jarrett Gold few new initiatives and Through programs like continue with programs WEB, Stand Up 7/8 Week, and services that we found successful in Challenge Success and Developmental the past while reimagining them in a virAssets, we support our students’ social tual world. With the emphasis on virtual and emotional development and prepare education, our teachers have been hard them for success in high school and at work preparing for synchronous live beyond. instruction. Thanks to the support from As we start another school year, I our tech team, funding for training and would like to recognize the contributions preparation time, our teachers will be of our generous and hardworking PTA, able to deliver high quality education virLCFEF, Boosters and other organizations tually and prepare our students for colin the community. Without them, we lege and career. All of us hope to return cannot do what we do year after year for to campus when it is safe because we our students and staff. I look forward to have missed interacting in person with another great year as we work together our students and their families. Having to provide a world-class education to our spent the past six months at home, our students. students are in need of social-emotional — Jarrett Gold support. Thanks to our counselors,
2020-21 LCHS ASB MEMBERS SENIOR CLASS President………………………………………………… Vice President……………………………………… Secretar y……………………………………………… Treasurer…………………………………………………
Seema Kayali Andrew Chi Hannah Song Patience Nguyen
ASB President………………………………………………… Vice President……………………………………… Secretar y……………………………………………… Assemblies Commissioner……………… Tech Commissioner…………………………… School Board Representative………… 12th Grade Publicit y……………………………
Andrew Han Colin Melillo Cari James Ali Flynn, JT Salcido, Gordy Cucullu Emaan Qazi Ben Lee Keaton Comstock
JUNIOR CLASS President………………… Isabella Oh Vice President………… Shaina Clorfeine Secretary………………… Jack Kim Treasurer………………… Axel Frame ASB Cabinet…………… Ashly Lam Athletics Commissioners…………Ty Reynolds, Katherine Franklin SOPHOMORE CLASS President………………… Joven Torres Vice President………… Chase Kelly Secretary………………… Daylen Larsen Treasurer………………… Kai Larsen Wellness Commissioner………Laila Majid 10th Grade Rep……… Catherine Mispagel Publicity…………………… Zeyaan Qazi
Prom Commissioners……………Noelle Kim, Emma Donaghy, Brooke Cooper Publicity Commissioners………Leslie Dick, Shreya Anand 11th Grade Rep………… Sophia Penuela Publicity…………………… Nikila Samudrala
FRESHMAN CLASS President………………… Ethan Rhee Vice President………… Jada Yang Secretary………………… Giselle Ng Treasurer………………… Kyle Shibata Tech Design Commissioner………Charlotte Raulli Wellness Commissioner………Victoria Pak 9th Grade Rep………… Keshav Fernando Publicity…………………… Talia Miyamoto
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Principal’s Message: LA CAÑADA ELEMENTARY
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ore than ever, this school year lic Health. Our governing board listened, has me thinking about the imporproblem-solved and communicated with tance of community. I spent my families throughout the summer. junior year of high school living in Norway Our community of teachers volunas a foreign exchange student, and there I teered to be a part of the Virtual Academy learned the concept of dugnad. The word and agreed to teach different grade levdugnad basically translates to communal els to support the hybrid model of instrucwork or community working together to tion. They took advantage of multiple solve problems. On Norway’s Constitution training opportunities over the summer Day, I experienced dugnad. to prepare for distance The celebration’s food was learning. Community also provided by volunteers, and came in the form of supthe money raised by the port staff, who organized sale of the food was used textbooks for curbside to pay for school trips and pickup prior to the first day new musical instruments of school. for students. This year, the Our parent community prime minister of Norway showed incredible underasked everyone to practice standing and flexibility in dugnad to stop the spread adjusting to new school of COVID-19, and Norweschedules and providing gians knew they had to the guidance required to work together to achieve help our students learn Emily Blaney this. from home. Our PTA, led Planning for and exeby President Brooke Niecuting the beginning of the miec, planned virtual 2020-21 school year required every con- events to kick off the school year, and our stituent of La Cañada Elementary and Educational Foundation continues to supLCUSD to work together as a community, port us in countless ways. too. This started when staff members and This school year, I’m grateful to know parents teamed up to form the Reopen- that I have the support of my community ing Committee for Elementary Schools. to provide our students with a meaningful The committee met multiple times before school experience in which their social, the school year to discuss our students’ emotional and academic needs are met. needs, schedules, safety concerns and I am pleased to say that I have witnessed other important factors related to school. dugnad in action in La Cañada Flintridge Our greater community supported the and especially at La Cañada Elementary. reopening of the schools in the form of guidelines from Gov. Newsom and the ― Emily Blaney Los Angeles County Department of Pub-
Principal’s Message: PARADISE CANYON ELEMENTARY
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elcome to the 2020-21 (Social and Emotional Learning) work school year. We began this virtually, and then when we are back school year like no other, on campus. These past few months and it will definitely be a school year have taken a toll on all of us, and our with many firsts. We will host our first little ones are no different, needing virtual Back to School help and support Night. We held our first through difficult times. virtual New Family WelThe phrase “It takes come Meet and Greet. a village” could not We hosted a drive-thru have a more signifiat the school to get our cant meaning than it textbooks and supdoes today. I want to plies for the first day of thank our parents and school. We logged onto caregivers for truly Chromebooks instead of being our partners. The getting out of our cars PTA, Ed Foundation, and parking to get our community and school students to class on the board for helping out first day. and making decisions One thing that does in nontraditional ways Carrie Hetzel remain the same for our and with jobs and tasks students, the first day they have never done of school is very exciting. It is exciting before. Our amazing teachers and to meet your teacher and to find out staff have taken on this challenge with who your new classmates will be for their whole heart and professional rethe year. I am excited to see students sponsibilities, both being paramount. as I log onto Zoom and Google Meets. I continue to think positively about I am eager to explore different ways all the things I am looking forward to to connect with students, parents, during the school year. La Cañada teachers and staff. I am thrilled that Flintridge is a small community, and Holly Breckheimer is continuing as PTA that allows us to reach out and come president; the support our PTA gives is together as we always do at PCY and unmeasurable. in LCUSD. This year, under our Challenge Success work, it will be more impor― Carrie Hetzel tant than ever to continue our SEL
Principal’s Message: PALM CREST ELEMENTARY
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n March 2020, teachers all around We want to ensure that each student feels the United States, including our own that sense of belonging in the classroom hard-working, dedicated teachers, were and is able to build new friendships. asked to close their classroom doors, Our teachers truly have the best interchange their practice and create new ests of our students at heart and have a ways to educate our students. To fight the passion for not only the subject matter pandemic and to protect that they are teaching, but our students, we instantly equally the strong and friendly reinvented how schools relationships that they are fosand classrooms function tering among their students in through a new platform: the classroom. Additionally, all distance learning. Over of our teachers are committhe last five months, we ted to working diligently to all learned what worked prepare and deliver targeted effectively and also and meaningful lessons and realized that there were learning experiences for our things that we could do students each day. better. I would like to thank PTA We choose to see this President Caroline Anderson school year’s distance and her team of dedicated learning experience as an PTA executive board and Cory Pak opportunity to positively committee members for impact and improve the their care and support of our quality of teaching and students and staff. I also want learning. This week, we began the first day to extend my gratitude to the La Cañada of the new school year and opened our Flintridge Educational Foundation and our virtual classroom doors and welcomed greater La Cañada community for their our students. Our first focus has been on generous support. building strong relationships. Though evAs always, we are continuing to strive ery one of our teachers would rather have to create a balance between the educachosen to establish relationships with our tional needs of our young students, while students in person, the distance between being mindful of the social and emotional us will not hinder our goal. The first month demands of our students and families. is critical to establish relationships and Thank you to our parents and our commufocus on the social-emotional well-being nity for your care and support as we work of our students. Teachers are learning our together to make this year the best year students’ names, what they are interested yet for our students. in, and building those positive relationships that motivate our students to ask ― Cory Pak questions and engage in the classroom.
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PTA Council Moving Forward By Jamie Abrahamian PTA Council President
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his school year will be one to remember. All of our PTAs and PTSAs have been hard at work all summer reimagining ways to keep us all connected and moving forward. Together we can make this year productive for our children. Though we face many uncertainties as we head into the new school year, one thing is certain: Our children will learn a whole new set of skills and problem-
solving strategies. We will look back on this year and reflect on how we confronted challenges, rose up and taught our children how to be resilient, persevere and try their best. We — our community — make our schools great and we will continue to do so. We can do this for our children and we will. Please know that as PTA Council president, I am here for anyone who has questions, needs help — or just wants to vent. I see our community as a group of people helping each other with a common goal: our children’s success. Wishing us all a 202021 school year we can all be proud of. Jamie Abrahamian
La Cañada High School PTSA: New Opportunities for Service By Kelly Davis LCHS 9-12 PTSA President
technology needs, IRC resources and academic enrichment. Parent “Helping Hands” volunteers were there to help with registration and lthough school will look and again when we can return to camfeel different in the coming pus. The annual La Cañada Spring weeks, PTSA looks forHome Tour will be back virtually in ward to supporting our families, the spring to both raise money and teachers and bring our community students with together with a beautiefforts to build ful shared experience. community In our fast-changduring this very ing world, we hope to unique school keep you up to date year. Flexibility on PTSA and school and creativity activities through our are a focus virtual monthly meetas we work to ings and newsletter. reimagine proOur wonderful princigrams supportpal, Jim Cartnal, and ing our school a representative from and students, the La Cañada govsuch as Red erning board regularly Kelly Davis Ribbon Week, attend our meetings and look for to provide important new opportuniupdates that you won’t ties to create community with our want to miss. families, such as our New Family Please consider joining our PTSA Mentor Program. and ordering a school directory Through the generous donaon the Spartan Online form, so tions of parents, we will continue that you can keep connected until to provide significant financial we can all be present on campus support for the Wellness Center, again.
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PTA Plans Fundraising Amid a Challenging Year By Valerie Talbert LCHS 7/8 PTA President
make our 2020 Home Tour a huge success. We invite you all to become involved in 2021. Our selfless volunteers have already begun planning to make this a wonderful day. It is our largest he La Cañada High School 7/8 PTA is thrilled fundraiser and an event that we all look forward to welcome everyone back to school for to annually. the 2020-21 school year. We are looking Through the generous donations of our supforward to another phenomenal year. Adjusting to portive school families and the community, the the current state of affairs, we have been working LCHS 7/8 PTA is able to continue to fund numerwith the 7/8 staff to prepare and support our ous enrichment opportunities for the school. This students’ educational, emotional and physical year, we are able to fund multiple character develwell-being throughout their middle opment programs with inforschool experience. Although the year mative, inspirational speakers, may look different, we are confident the annual Reflections arts we will make it a successful and and literature competition, memorable year for our students. books and subscriptions for The school year started off with the library, technology, campus the PTA-sponsored WEB (Where improvements and classroom Everyone Belongs) program, virtual funds for our teachers. We style. Not only does this program thank you. help ease the transition to middle This school year, the PTA will school for our 7th-graders, but it also continue to work closely with serves as a leadership opportunity Principal Jarrett Gold and our for our 8th-grade students, who are teachers to ensure that our selected from an application process students have the necessary to become positive role models and resources for a world-class Valerie Talbert mentors. After completing two days education. We will support our of training, the WEB leaders met children’s social and emotional with incoming 7th-graders via Zoom needs in these different times. before school started and gave a synopsis of 7th We will continue to build our community and grade, what to expect, hosted fun activities and keep our students feeling supported. We invite icebreaker games. Throughout the year, WEB and encourage all parents to stay connected and leaders will check in with their 7th-grade group to involved through PTA. provide support and guidance in this new school On a personal note, I am extremely excited environment. and grateful to share a wonderful and successWe are proud to continue our partnership with ful year with you. I am looking forward to all the the 9-12 PTSA to host our annual fundraiser, the magnificent possibilities that this year will bring. I La Cañada Home Tour, on April 30. This year, it would love to thank the LCHS 7/8 executive board again will be held virtually. We extend our heartand chairs for all their hard work and continuous felt gratitude to the school family and business support. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at sponsors and community supporters who helped ptapresident@lchs78.org.
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Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.
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Palm Crest PTA: A Reimagined 2020-21 STEAM/technology and 6% to parent comBy Caroline Anderson munication. That equates to about $200 Palm Crest Elementary PTA President per student. In these challenging times, we must all n behalf of the Palm Crest Eledig deep to help our community. Memmentary Parent-Teacher Associbership in PTA supports the partnership ation, welcome to the start of a between school and families, which is more new and reimagined 2020-21 school important than ever. Supporting the PTA year. During these uncharted times, your through financial donations or volunteering PTA is here to help you and to promote (once we are back on campus) will ensure connections between families. Though our children continue to receive the quality we are not physically on education for which La Cañada campus, PTA is still planFlintridge is famous. As a PTA ning programs, providing member, you also show that much-needed supplies and you are dedicated to making coordinating fundraising a difference in the educaefforts to offset the impact tion, health and safety of our of budgetary shortfalls. children. This year, more than any To stay connected to your other, we need your support. child’s life at PCR, you can sign In the fall, PTA normally up to receive PTA communiholds its biggest fundraiser. cation at palmcrestpta.org, Instead this year, we could join our PTA meetings that are be facing a deficit of almost held on the first Wednesday of $75,000. This means that each month and join our Palm Caroline Anderson we may not be able to Crest Elementary PTA group on provide many of the student Facebook. If you have quesenrichment, intervention and technology tions, you can contact me at president@ programs that are so vital to our student palmcrestpta.org. and school culture. The PTA allocates 42% We look forward to another school year of the money we raise to student enrichwhere we can collaborate and meet all ment, 20% to classroom/teacher support, the challenges we face together, because 19% to administrative support, 13% to together we can always accomplish more.
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Paradise Canyon Supports Another Amazing Year By Holly Breckheimer Paradise Canyon PTA President
if on a virtual basis. Our dedicated parent volunteers will also facilitate Red Ribbon Week, Earth Week, Staff Appreciation ow, more than ever, the Paradise Week and volunteer as the opportunities Canyon PTA supports our students arise at PCY. The Dads Club is an avenue and staff. for the dads to get to know each other, volWe are very excited to unteer and continue the Cougar welcome the families back spirit. We are looking forward to school and although to supporting the needs of PCY this year may look very this coming year and for many different, we are confident years to follow. that we will have another Our largest fundraiser, the amazing year at PCY. old-fashioned Country Fair, has We hope our famibeen moved to April. We will lies were able to relax a continue to update our families little and enjoy some time and volunteers as the date together over the summer approaches. break. The PTA has been We encourage you to be working together over the an active part of our school summer to create ways community. We are grateful Holly Breckheimer to bring us together as a for the time, effort, knowledge community and continue and talents of our parents and to encourage the excitement of learning teachers, and invite you to share yours with in our children. Although the needs may us. There is something for everyone at PCY and we would love to have you volunteer. change, the PCY PTA continues to provide On a personal note, I am grateful for programs that enhance the growth of our the opportunity to share a wonderful and students. Returning, of course, is Reflections and a new schedule of STEAM-based successful year with you. Please do not hesitate to contact me at president@pcy. programs. We also hope to welcome back org. our after-school enrichment classes even
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At La Cañada Elementary, Activities Go On By Brooke Niemiec La Cañada Elementary PTA President
thru pickup. Where possible, we are still planning to offer our enrichment classes, either t goes without saying that the start to virtually or in-person as makes sense. the 2020-21 school year is going to be These include popular activities such as unlike any other, but the La Cañada Artrageous Adventures, Math Olympiad and Elementary School PTA and I are as enthu- STEAM. Our PTA volunteers will also consiastic as ever about our return to school tinue to support other’s activities, including — even a virtual one. Art Appreciation Week, Health and Fitness While the ongoing pandemic has clearly Week, Earth Week and membership events influenced our ability to plan for the upthroughout the year. coming year, our PTA board and members All of our programs are supported by have been active over the the tremendous fundraising summer to find creative and efforts of our PTA committee safe ways to support the members and the generosity of type of events, activities our LCE families. Despite the and enrichment opportuvirtual start to our year, we still nities that we look forward encourage each of our families to each year. As you might to join the LCE community of expect, the theme of our volunteers. Contributions of all planning efforts for the amounts — from a few hours to upcoming school year is many — are an important part “adaptability!” of delivering the LCE experiThe biggest change to ence. our typical PTA calendar is The dedication and creativthat our largest fundraiser, ity of our PTA board and parent Brooke Niemiec the Halloween Haunt, will volunteers have been such a be moving to the spring of blessing, and we look forward 2021. The event is now scheduled to take to making the best of this unique situation. place on Saturday, March 20, from 10 I’d like to offer my advance gratitude to the a.m.-4 p.m. on the LCE campus, and our entire LCE community for their patience LCE families can expect a fun-filled day of and understanding as we all work to make games, activities, treats and more. This fall, the 2020-21 school year as engaging and we will celebrate in a more socially distant enriching for our students as possible. I fashion during LCE Spirit Week, which will encourage you to contact me any time at take place Oct. 5-9. That week will end with president@lcepta.org. our traditional Pumpkin Patch, which will Wishing us all a safe, healthy and fun operate as a pre-order event with a drivestart to the new year at LCE!
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To all of the 2019-20 donors to the La Cañada Flintridge Educational Foundation! Your generosity last year will provide the La Cañada Unified School District with $2 million for critical positions and programs for the 2020-21 school year. We have made every attempt to accurately record and report your contributions, but mistakes happen. If we have made an error, we sincerely apologize and ask that you please contact the Foundation office at 818-952-4268 so that we may correct our records.
School Family and Community Donors (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020) DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $30,000+ Jacob and Jina Chung Mr. Zareh Khachatourian and Dr. Arpi Chalian Rodney Swan
SUPERINTENDENT’S CIRCLE - $18,000 $29,999 Joel and Wendy Bennett Mitch and Teresa Butier Gordon and Dona Crawford Jeff and Orsi Crawford Justin and Madison Eick Brett and Lanie Lindenfeld Kevin and Carrie Martin Rob and Paige Olson Matthew and Justine Plocher Powell and Karen Thurston Jamen and Teseena Wurm
PRINCIPAL’S CIRCLE $12,000 - $17,999 Ara Aghajanian and Judy Wu Gregory and Dede Cook Christopher and Christi Matarese Craig and Melissa Mazin Peter and Kelly McWilliams Jeremy and Julie Milbrodt Christopher and Jennifer Miller
TEACHER’S CIRCLE $9,000 - $11,999 Tony and Ruba Chahine Emil and Linda Eyvazoff Stephen and Allyson Goldsby Craig and Michelle Gropper David and Missy Hotchkin John and Rebecca Ibsen Arbi and Teni Karapetian Amir Martin and Leslie Chang David and Kalana Penner John and Gina Ricci Edward and Vanessa Terzian Charles and Octavia Thuss Scott and Mary Tracy Robert and Susan Van Valer
SCHOLAR’S LIST $6,000 - $8,999 Craig and Regina Baker Tom and Jessica Boyle John and Karen Clark Chris and Kelly Davis Shane and Farrell Foley Matthew and Anna Frost Michael and Lynley Gross
Jeff and Betsy Hall Tracy Jeandron and Dr. Debra Jeandron Dan and Andrea Jeffries Andrew and Aimee Johnson Willan Johnson and Lakshmi Dastur John and Amy Kelly Michael and Julie Kim JuChon and Eunjoo Iris Lee Christopher and Beth Milton Craig and Jennifer Mohaghegh Peter and Lisa Oliverez David and Joanne Park Jeffrey and Karmen Parks Mitchell Paull and Ardath Yamaga Konstantin and Shilpa Penanen John and Shannon Petersen Jason and Heather Scherbert Boris and Jarmen Shirvanian Christopher and Elizabeth Silber Scott and Nara Sugino Tony and Cindy Wang Ning Zhou and Meixuan Zhang
HONOR ROLL $4,200 - $5,999 Alan and Erica Adler Marcotte and Caroline Anderson Andrew and Shana Artz Ara and Karine Aslanian Rick Berard and Caroline Racho Jacob Berlin and Meghana Bhatt Brandon and Christina Bond Larry and Elizabeth Brown Thomas and Laura Buchanan Keith and Lidia Camoosa Carlos and Flory Carballo Jeff and Allison Carmack Subbaiah and Sonia Cherumandanda Dharshi and Liviu Chindris Ken and Christine Choe Amit and Sophie Chopra Josh and Sabina Clorfeine Joshua and Paris Cohen Robert and Julia Cooper Case Cortese Denis and Donna Cortese Jeff and Anne DePies Andrei Faraon and Viviana Gradinaru Greg Frame and Gillan Abercrombie Frame Rob and Annette Fuelling Lee and Hilary Gregg Eric and Shelby Grey Thomas and Tiffany Harris Jared Herzikoff-Cornell and Asha Masurekar Brandon and Vanessa Ho Michael and Ju Hwang
Zach and Charysse Jennings Eduardo and Amy Kim S. Don and Robin Kim Donald and Emily Kwon David and Marian Lamb Omer Latif and Saadia Chaudhary Leonard and Julie Lee Matt Logelin and Lizzie Molyneux Bob and Janice McGlashan Jason and Billie Melillo Michael and Jody Menerey Gregory and Alison Molinelli Casey and Katrina Moore Frank and Truc Moore James and Tracey Nelson John O’Grady and Margaret O’Rourke Armen and Katherine Panossian Ben and Rebekah Park Frank and Tanneke Picha Scott and Meera Pyper Joe and Tina Radabaugh Shaun and Ashleigh Rader Ryan and Nina Ries Matthew and Jennifer Rocca Kai Ryssdal and Stephanie Fossan Wesley Schmitigal and Kendra Short Adam Seltzer Aalok and Nicole Sharma Gene and Mindy Stein Christopher and Sarina Stogel Scott and Cheryl Trowbridge Matthew and Stephanie Weber Eric and Jill Weinlein Brent and Tara Woodford Brad and Emily Woods
FOUNDERS $3,000 - $4,199 Charles and Sandy Ahn Jason and Nara Ahn Craig and Shannon Alexander Ramsey Amin and Tara Hopeck Joe and Lori Arbucci Arthur and Anita Aslanian Ryan and Jacki Asplund Ron and Julie Bae Austin Blaine Baggett Brian and Joanna Banks Royal and Jennifer Barber Michael and Debra Barsom Christopher Basset and Kari Lewis Ron Ben-Ari and Jeannie Chang Lars and Eileen Bergmann Jeff and Stacey Berner Holger and Elizabeth Besch Andrew and Meredith Beyer Yanfeng Bi and Rui Lee Robert and Angela Blair
Paul and Mary Blencowe Dr. Michael Bowdish and Margarita Lam Greg Brandeau and Joan Davis Pardeep and Sadhana Brar Brad and Betty Bredemann James and Maureen Bright Wesley and Elizabeth Brown Kevin and Laura Burke Michael and Diana Burnstine James and Delia Camp Anthon and Michele Cannon III Ron and Joyce Carey Beth Carter Andres and Rebecca Castano Robert and Esther Cha Charles and Geraldine Chang The Chang Family Christopher and Karen Charbonnet Dennis Chen and Julie Shih Jing Chen and Guofan Qiu Simon Cheng and Arlene Fader Melvin and Jenny Chiu Jonathan and Hannah Cho Nam and Jane Cho Jonathan Choi and Ashley Kim Seung and Sun Chung Christopher and Christina Clarkson Anselm Clinard and Alyssa Valentine Sean Commons and Jennifer Nakata Chad and Christina Conwell Andrew and Katie Cornell Martin and Yvonne Cresmer Brendan Crill and Xenia Amashukeli Brian Cruickshank and Poornima Rao Leah Cyran Raj Dasgupta and Michelle Koolaee Shaival Dave and Karen Au Max and Carmela de Brouwer James and Fiona DeMarchi Rajpal and Aman Dhillon Andrew and Elisabeth Dick Scott Dien and Rebecca Dupont Loren and Kelin Dotts The Dotts Family Trust Mark and Robin Driscoll Kevin Du and Vivian Li Andy and Sheila Dunbar Matthew Easley and Olga Kalashnikova David Eliassen Tarlan Ellwood Eric and Melissa Fan Diane Farr Kevin Feely and Yao Zhang Daniel and Katherine Feng Frederick and Yanghong Finnigan Melvin Flores and Amalia Sirolli John and Elizabeth Flynn
Brandon and Chandra Fox Brien and Cameron Fox Brett and Amber Franklin Benjamin Fraund and Melissa Yee Hank and Laura Gao Andrew Garcia and Monica Chi Rishi and Shilpa Garg Ryan George and Asma Saraj Andre Gharibian and Annie Petrossian Joseph and Bahareh Gordon Phillip and Jennifer Gordon Thomas and Tania Grafos Timothy and Shannon Griffin Matt and Erica Gross Bruno and Kristin Gruaz Natascha and Jan Gundersen Nigel and Archana Gupta Vicken and Susie Haleblian Mark and Kelly Hammel James and Ahee Han Stephen and Priya Harder Aaron and Ana Hartford Michael and Gina Hazelwood Chao He and Mei Cao Jeffrey and Courtney Hedges Javier and Daniella Hernandez Tuan and Ellis Hoang Jeff and Sarah Hoffner Rex Hong and Tammy Yao-Hong Eric and Karen Hsieh Maylene Huang Winston Huh Sean Hunt and Grace Fu Cameron and Abby Izadi Curt and Kimberly Jacobsen Jason and Michelle Jaross Peng Jiang and Xiao Fang Liu Andrew and Nicole Johnsen Tim Johnson and Jean Cunningham Ryan and Heather Jones Eugene and Sooah Joung Jim and Jeewon Kang Bill and Rana Kantar Frederick Karapetian and Alin Amirkhanians Nick and Stuart KarapetianMcKinney Jonathan Kawamura and Ann Esin Ben and Cristina Kelly Matt and Xiao Chun Keuneke Azeemuddin Khaja and Zahra Farooqui Shane Khoh and Therese Tan Steve and Lisa Kiang Anthony Kim and Injung Hong Charles and Hyunju Kim Curtis and Hyelim Kim Damian and Marian Kim
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School Family and Community Donors (cont.) Danney and Kiyoun Kim Dr. Hans Kim and Jinkyung Hong Jae and Karen Kim James and Hana Kim Jay Kim and Eunjeong Jeon Jin Kim and Erin Mccullaugh John and Jennifer Kim Wanju Kim and Niki Hwang Paul and Leah Kirste John and Kimberly Klapmust Trevor and Cathy Kleineahlbrandt Philip and Andrea Klemmer James and Rachel Koelzer Maxim and Mijung Konakov Michael and Linda Koss Ravikumar Kotamangalam and Vidya Narayan Rami Kouz and Hermineh Tahmassian David and Jennifer Krinsky Michael and Lily Kurumada Mike Lai and Sonia Sit-Lai Erik and Elizabeth Landswick Niels and Maria Larsen Seth and Jacqueline Larsen Brent and Kelseys Larson Oliver Lay and Rachel Akeson David and Janet Lazier Cin-Young Lee and Seung Shin David and Irene Lee Frank and Agnes Lee Hyeong Jae Lee and Mina Yoo Hyung Lee and Heeyoung Kim Jaek Ik Lee and Anna Kim James and Angie Lee James and Joyce Lee Jason and Hannah Lee Keegan and Prisca Lee Kenneth Lee and Catherine Han Lance and Young Lee Norman and Shelly Lee Perri and Jessica Lee Sang and Crystal Lee Steve and Yoona Lee Ivan Leung and Shirley Lee Daniel Li and Lina Ye Xiaoqi Liao and Jia You Kevin and Leah Lin Dr. John Lindal and Dr. Jiming Lindal Junjie Liu and Yu Pan Louie Family Steve and Julie Luk David Luo and Emily Cao Brian and Yvonne Lutz Philip and Verna Luu Albert and Vera Ma Scott MacDonell and Megan Oberle Daniel and Felina Mahoney Amarpreet and Bhupinder Malik James and Guilied Malouf Jack and Mary Manoukian James and Yuliya Marchetti David and Elizabeth Marino Phil and Katherine Markgraf Bryan and Jennifer Maxwell Chris and Joyce Mayne John and Huafen McArthur Shawn and Sarah McCann Brett and Katie McClure Erin Mccullaugh Jeremy and Christine McDowell Ian and Melissa McFarland Kris and Lacey McLaughlin Ryan and Shauna McManus Armen and Susan Melkonyan Michael and Evelyn Mello Matthew and Sara Michelson Mica Miyamoto and Julie Shibasaki Masashi Mizukami and Connie Chan Patrick Monaghan and Nayoung Kim Colin and Marie Moore Blaine and Deborah Morikawa Pierre and Samia Morillo Anthony and Georgina Mueller Alfred and Ellen Multari Dr. and Mrs. Mario Munich Joseph and Priscilla Musso Omar and Nilam Nalamwar Dan and Marissa Nelson
Kevin and Joleen O’Brien Brian and Starr Obringer John and Tracy Oghalai Dana Ostenson and Karen Brandt Charles and Nelly Otieno Benjamin and Sarah Paik Marcelo Pak and Chung Mee Pak Erik and Jaime Palladino Brian and Danielle Parisi Daniel and Cheryl Park Dr. Joseph Park and Keejoo Park Eugene Park and Jeehyun Kim Joseph and Shannon Park Mr. and Juliana Park Sin Park and Marta Chung Steven and Heather Park Leonid and Eileen Perez Braxton and Mary Perkins John and Elizabeth Perry Dan and Hilary Petrizzo Christopher and Melody Petrossian Andrew and Samar Phillips Timothy and Erika Pieper Steven and Alicia Platt Harry and Claire Plotkin Anthony and Ellen Portantino Dr. Hendrik Postma and Mona Postma Matthew and Janine Purdy Bardo Ramirez and Mary Walsh Doug and Amy Ramsey Shanti Rao and Martha Kirovac Rahul and Smitha Ravipudi Rick and Danielle Remender Todd and Shauna Reynolds Craig Ring and Jane Hartwell Tyler and Alicia Roberts Shawn Robinson and Christine Choun Dean and Cynthia Rocco Francois Rogez and Julie Castillo-Rogez Adam and Melissa Rosen Michael and Celia Rothman Ryan and Jenny Sakamoto Jason and Virginia Salit Mark Salzman and Jessica Yu Sagus and Nandita Sampath Srinath and Renu Samudrala Henrik and Arsine Sargsyan Benjamin Sasounian and Lilit Pogosian Mike and Jennifer Schloessmann Mike and Liz Schwalbach Randall and Carol Scoville Paul and Kathryn Selsor Dan Sernett and Stephanie Anaya-Sernett Alexander and Laura Seropian Michael and Bella Shaar Brian and Brit Shackley Neal and Mira Shah Gary and Emily Shanas Burk and Caryn Sharpless Joshua and Christine Shaw Matthew Shaw and Patricia Bradwell Tim and Shawn Sheffield Brian and Katherine Shew Jonathan Shing and Melisa Lee Robert and Kimberly Sibbrel Charles and Wendy Siegler Ken and Stacey Smersfelt Mitchell and Janet Spitz Timothy and Rachel Stanley Daniel and Cynthia Stockhammer Stern Karolyne Stokely Timothy Stoll and Meghan McCord John and Lori Strauss David and Alka Stroud John and Angeline Su Gaurav and Kalyani Sukhatme Nick and Ana Tackes Jeffrey and Valerie Talbert Jonathan and Grace Tam Chetan Tandon and Rakhi Sahu Justin and Corrie Tanous Ran Tao and Miao Sun Mehul and Shital Taylor
Douglas Thom and Natasha Tilluckdharry Paul and Nancy Thompson Fraser Thomson and Katherine Barr Ban and Maria Charina Tieu Eric and Sandi Trimble Duong Trinh and Kris Lum Tien Truong and Belinda Dong Vassilis and Helga Tsotras Kevin and Sandy Tsujihara Robert and Julie Turner Mark and Michelle Urata Courtney B. Vance and Angela Bassett Arnulfo and Gloria Ventura Ravi and Louisa Verma Patrick and Leslie Walling Chip and Kate Walters Allen Wang and Maggie Lang Zhichun Wang and Lijuan Deng Jeremy and Monica Warner Alexis and Carissa Weber Colin and Mikki Weightman Charlotte Wells and Gina Lamar Lawrence and Deona Willes Vanesa Wittenberg John and Nancy Wolhaupter Gabi and Erin Wolper Todd and Jennifer Wolpert Andy and Mrs. Wong Kim and Christine Wong Nathanial Wood and Julie Townsend Brent Woods and Jessica Battain Lodge and Whitney Worster Dr. Shahan and Mrs. Nellie Yacoubian Bing Yang and Liquin Xie Kaiser and Marilyn Yang Paul and Anna Yang Christopher and Kim Yee Roy and Jennifer Yen Pasha and Jennifer Zargarof Alen Zehnaly and Jennifer Kim Zehnaly Weijun Zhu and Mandy Wang John and Adrian Ziemer
BENEFACTORS $1,800 - $2,999 Serj and Jamie Abrahamian David Allen and Heather Cochran Sevan Aratounians and Sahar Bedrood Alain and Jill Avakian Chris K. Baek and Min J. Park Jeff and Darlene Baker Raymond and Nicole Baker Bruce and Lori Beagle Jack and Patricia Beauchamp Andre Bonyadian and Tina Alamian The Borzelliere Family Stephan and Jenny Boulanger Ravi and Ravinder Brar Kevin and Maya Brennan Victor and Johanna Buhler Joseph and Gloria Cannon Marina Chahine James Chapman Steve and Janet Cho Scott and Alice Choi Wayne and Soo Kim Choi Eugene and Cindy Chu Paul Chung and Frances Dong Joaquin Cornejo and Christy Davis Neil Dahya and Amy Nespor Drs. Gary and Sara Dennis Argam and Meleeneh DerHartunian Craig and Sarah Drobis Martin and Carolyn Eberhard Paolo Focardi and Marta Valier Dana and Rose Fox Joseph and Daisy Fox Sean and Cindy Gao Chuck and Becky Gelhaar Robert and Susan Gibbons Mike and Jane Goldberg Robert Goldberg William and Nancy Goldyn Bill Greene
Christian and Teresa Heger Dr. Joel Henriod and Lindsay Henriod Darren Hodgins and Sarah Anh Marcus and Gina Hoffman Andrew and Diana Hong Brian and Carol Hull Heui-Chan Hwang and Soohee Lee Danny Joe and Claudia Dietrich-Joe Marcus Juniel and Maria Videla Sid and Diane Karsh Dong and Dr. Jenny Kim Gary Kim and Katie Bae Je Young and Susan Kim Young Wook Kim and Su Yeon Han Alberto and Ileana King Kurt Knechtel and Lauren LaVine Antranik and Nyree Kolanjian Richard and Esther Kornfeld John Koulos and Jenny Poulopoulos Sheng Kuo and Magdelena Mak Brent and Marion Kuszyk Welby and Lucy Lai Jorge and Joanne Landa Jeffrey and Judy Lee Jonah and Ruth Lee Jong and Jenny Lee Lawrence and Sojin Lee Dong Liang and Liya Xu Ronglin Liou and Joyce Chen Brian and Jennifer Lowry Chad Lue and Sharon Park Lue Michael and Cynthia Malone Manuel Martinez and Anusha Dahanayake Brett and Lynette Miketta David and Jennifer Miller Robert and Gail Miller Michael and Saida Moore Enrique and Maria Munoz John and Jasmine Nelson Aaron Noell and Raquel Rodriguez Monje Jason Pardo and Marion Oberle Joanne Park Peter and Alison Parra Bill Pham and Phuong Tran Teresita Que Barry and Lisa Reed Matthew and Allison Regan Joe Reiter and Solmi Gim Paul Rhee and Sue Park-Rhee Damon and Tricia Riesberg Noel and Robin Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. Marcelo Sada Jagmit and Pammi Sandhu Paul Schulz and Jessica Cushman Andrew and Eryn Paige Seltzer Davy and Stephanie Sim John and Dana Sim The Solarte Family Payam Soltanzadeh and Razieh Soltani George and Annsley Strong Yong Sui Wei Gung and Nien-Tung Sun Avetis Tashyan and Armine Arzoumanian Erik and Jennifer Trubey Hugo and Angelica Tzec Stephan and Barbara Veen Andrew Vernon and A nusha Ramanathan Vin Vongvaravipatr and Michele Carina Jeffrey Wang and Julie Huang Richard Weiss and Sarah Salamon Gregory and Kathryn Wilks
Rex Wong and Diana Jou Mr. and Mrs. Paul Woolls Rongpu Xu and Ying Meng Michael and Sunny Yang Wei Yu and Siyuan Zhou Yuke Yuan and Min Liang Kev and Liz Zoryan
CHAMPIONS $1,200 - $1,799 Cortney Adams and Amin Salatin John and Doreen Aitelli Chi Ao and Cathy Hung Patrick and Liezle Arevalo Andrew and Jessica Arthur Arthur and Tina Asatoorian Andrew Aung and Sherril Chun Behnam and Rosa Badie Yves Baetsle and Judy Zhu Edvin Baghdasarians and Rashel Der Hovanisean David Bearden and Tenna Tucker David Bell and Ruthann Melbourne Alexander Benderskii and Maricelly Vargas Daniel and Ruthann Berry Kenneth and Shannon Berry Ramon and Montserrat Bertran Quincy and Stephanie Boayes David and Edna Boghossian Mr. Booth and Dr. Francesca Del Gobbo Charles and Marisol Bradford Neal and Molly Brockmeyer Jose and Rocio Calderoni Yun and DongYun Cao Felix Caprez and Mrs. Seidel Caprez Allis and Jennifer Cha Jay and Hyojin Cha Philip Cha and Julie Kim Hun and Hannah Chai Nara and Selena Chaiyarach Lin Chen and Xu Zhang Jae and Jean Chi Adrian Cho and Hyon A. Um Leonard and Young Cho Robert and Janet Cho Winston and Caroline Choe Christopher and Andrea Choi Seonghun Choi and Minyoung Ju Clay Christensen and Heidi Hamilton Kipp and Kate Christiansen Charles Chung and Tara Thacker Debra Chung Soon Jo Chung Brandon and Cori Cipes Will and Catherine Close Damien and Danielle Contes Joseph and Michelle Steve and Paula Cook David and Stacy Craig Giuseppe and Roxana Cugno Glenn E. Cunningham
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School Family and Community Donors (cont.) Raffi Daghlian and Marina Shwartsman Erik and Hilary Dancsecs Michael Davis and Amy Tatum Sam and Miuli Dea Alex and Amanda Dehaven Ashwat Dhillon and Neeti Vyas Daniel and Angela Dingle Gregory and Heidi Dobbs Mike and Desiree Dziurgot Justin Ehresmann and Brie Loskota Kevin and Heather Ehrhart Josh Epstein and Elizabeth Johnson Bulut and Pelin Ersavas Mohamed and Misbah Etman Jason and Christa Evans Tom and Julia Fenske Jonathan Flack Micheal L. Flores and Yoon Lee Jilbert Gharamanians and Rita Evazyan Jay and Charissa Gilmore Dave and Christine Grammier James and Susan Gray Derek and Sharon Grey Dr. Mittul Gulati and Dr. Yasagni Jayasinha Jack and Nancy Gunther Ben and Lisa Haber Paul Han and Yumi Yi David and Joan Hannah Matt and Julia Hannah Greg and Susan Harlan Matthew and Sharon Hart James and Camilla Hartman Jonathan and Michiko Hartzberg Daniel and Debra Heller Douglas and Alicia Herman Naomi Herrera Cory and Akiko Hill Gregory Hiscott and GariLynn Billingsley Ken and Vicki Ho Jeong Won Hong Eric and Khanh Horne Grant and Stephanie Hosford Stephen and Stacy Hu Benjamin and Veronica Hung Rowell and Malve Ildefonso Sejong and Yoonjung Im Steven and Sara Ingrassia Brad Jansky and Maureen Rodgers Yong duk Jhun and Eunjung Park Sen and Danya Ji Frank Jiang and Liang Wei Jon and Pat Jilg Christopher and Chrysti Jones Matt and Michelle Jones James and Sue Joo Amy Joung Tae Hoon Jun and Un Mi Pak Shoji Kameda and Emi Yoshimura Jiadong Kang and\ Xinying Zhang Yop and Dana Kang Raffi Karayan Brian Kenworthy and Joanie Paik Digran and Karolin Khalili Nadeem and Zoha Khan Jeff Kim and Connie Lee John and Michelle Kim Richard and Rachel Kim Yale and Jenny Kim Young and Doil Kim Natesh and Archana Kodancha Matt and Nora Koskenmaki Michael and Megan Kreiner
Santhi and Krishna Kumar Pablo Kurlat David and Alice Kurs Kevin and Tracy Le Tom and Krysty Leckrone Brian Lee and Annie Kim Christopher and Christine Lee Donald and Jeannie Lee James and Jenny Lee Kyoung Hoon and Claire Lee Stephen and Jediah Lee Phillippe and Alison Lefebvre Nathan and Carol Lewis Xiaobo Li Brian and Shella Lin George and Christie Lin Miao Liu and Xiaoyu Chen Mr. and Mrs. Chia Chen Liu Darren and Jessica Loos Mark and Shannon Loughrin Sean and Erin Lynch Weituan Lyu and Xin Yu Paul and Laura Magtoto Alex and Emily Maleki Jepril and Agnes Maranan George and Hope Mastras Jack Matosian Justin and Kricket Moles Paul and Noemi Moll Jim and Cary Moore Alberto Morales and Lola Lo David and Donna Morong Todd and Kelly Morris Jennifer Murdocca Tae Nam and Helen Chong Christopher and Cecilia Nava Camille Neagu Marvin and Mary Nelson Tien Ng and Phuong Lieu Wallace and Angela Ng Mike and Aileen Nguyen Assad Oberai and Vidya Ramaswamy Tim and Diana O’Brien Sung Oh and Sandra Kim Mitchio Okumura and Laurie Kovalenko Derrick Pan and Athena Chan Samuel Park Gregor Paronian Rajiv and Jean Philip Jacek Pinski and Berta Kienle George and Nicole Pitsos Jonathan Poloskov and Annie Wang Yingtao Qiu and Xueheng Hou Lawrence and Jayne Quon Rodney Ramcharan and Anu Kumar Frank and Jim Reifsnyder-Smith Jason and Su Jung Rhee Janah and Elizabeth Risha Reginald and Julie Rivas John and Wen Robinson Janis Rodriguez Daniel and Melissa Romo Sergio Romo and Yvette Minjarez Paul and Cynthia Roye Nishantha and Nirosha Ruwan Dinesh and Sara Sadhwani Ara and Ann Sahakian Peter and Susan Salamon Ahmed and Celina Saleh Amandeep Salhotra and Shivani Soni Orlando and Trisha Sanchez Tom and Roxanne Scarnecchia John Scavo and Elise Gibney Andrew and Jean Scharlotta John and Melissa Schiller Graham and Joanna Scott Jung Woo Seo and Ok Hee Becky Bae Robert Sha and Ruby Wang Duke and Melanie Sheow Christine Shin Max and Lisabeth Shiner Mr. Sim and Audrey Huang Robert Smith and Joanne Smith Donggyun and Kathryn Son Sevan and Mary Stepanian
Michael and Christy Stephen Ian and Alison Stewart Justin and Michelle Strassburg Bryan and Barbara Stratte Robert Strittmatter and Jordana Blacksberg Jimmy and Christy Suh Timothy and Nancy Sullivan Jeffrey and Tina Tamara Jerry and Hariawati Tambayong Peter and Rishika Tartaglia Drew and Julie Taylor Baijun Tian and Hongqin Wu Daniel and Leanna Tripathi Jacob and Tamar Tujian Vijay Vaidya and Kalyani Karandikar Erik and Mariana Valderhaug Randy Villahermosa and Erin Rea Gregory Vsevolozhsky Robert and Diana Walker Ou and Xun Wang Jeff and Pamela Watts Jonathan and Anais Wenn Mr. and Mrs. James Whooley Michael and Julie Williams Hongbo Wu and Yun Zhang Miaomiao Xu and Yunxun Wang Igor and Tatiana Yanovsky Alan Yee and CeCe Chin Alex and Judy Young Ritchie Yuson and Diana Shiba Lisa Zastrow Weili Zhang Yilei Zheng and Bei Zhu
PATRONS - $600 - $1,199 Sinan Akciz and Jessica Neu John Akopian and Karolyn Ebrahamian Brian and Heather Applegate Thomas Armentrout Wiswall Jeremiah and Stephanie Arnold Emmanuelle and Francois Ayoub Edward and Carmen Azari Aeden and Kristine Babish Jungmin Bae Michael and Kristie Baker Warren and Pam Banta Michael and Betsy Bazdarich Jeff and Deborah Bell Matthew and Timary Bonaccorso Greg Boreham and Nancy Fairchild Malcolm Boyd and Renee LaBran Kenny and Sheri Burns Roy and Jing Butler Matt and Kira Butterworth Michael and Tania Cahill Tyrone and Jaime Canaday William and Bobbi-Lynn Caparella Sean Carney and Tracy Wilkison Jim Carr and Elaine Chu Michael and Susan Cavanagh Steve and Amy Chang Bing Chen and Liyin Lee Ryan and Minwen (Cynthia) Chen James and Euodia Choi Marvin and Julia Chow Raymond Choy and Yiwen Lin Ward and Ann Christensen Janey Chu Kevin and Lucile Chun Max Chung and Claire Nah Curtis and Christine Collins Jerry and Debra Cradduck Ashay and Akemi Dalvi Dustin and Wendi Damico Jack and Barbara Dawson John and Kelli Day Will Dearborn and Piper Ferguson-Searborn Thomas and Nina DeLuccia Jason and Jasmine Dematteis Jay and Lisa Dick Brenda Dietlein Kirk and Leah Dilbeck Brandon and Joann DiTullio Greg and Dulce Dubin
Michael Duvall and Stephanie Duchene Keith and Lisa Eich Howard and Traci Eisen Bryan and Ann Marie Eleazar Chris Erskine Mark Evans and Eric Schroeder Peter and Chureekamo Eyre Mark and Yuriko Farquhar Antonette Feldman Bhagya Fernando and Shamalie Goonewardene Dave and Mindy Fisher Nick and Leanne Forshager Bob and Wendy Fowlie Qianjie Fu and Xiaosong Wang Alessandro and Stefanie Galvagni Zarik Garabedian and Karoline Yakob Fred and Allyson Gartside Stephen and Linda Gill John and Karen Gilmour Michael and Elaine Godby Kenneth and Lori Gorvetzian Jonathan and Rori Grabel Paul and Heather Haaga Goran and Gayle Hagegard John and Kathie Hansen George and Anna Hasbun Michael and Amy Herrick Drs. Martin and Jin Heur Ben and Alli Hinojos David and Martha Ho Scott and Ahn-Luu Hohnbaum David and Iris Hong Mark and Pauline Hong Eldon Horst and Amy Chen Hank Hsing and Yang Zheng Lei Huang and Mingjie Shi Ling Huang and Jialing Lang John and Patricia Irvine Rune and Suzanne Jensen Edward Johnson and Susan Johnson Karl Johnson and Yvonne Johnson Gregory and Michie Jones Wes and Kasey Jones Sandy Joo Dr. Janos Kakuk and Cindy J. Kim Sung and Nam Kang Justin and Jenny Kazak Hovannes and Anna Kazanchyan Aaron and Melinda Kiely David and Lauriann Kim Euchul and Julie Kim Eunju Kim Joon and Carolyn Kim Samuel and Grace Kim Sung and Sue Kim William and Lorna Kim David and Mary Jane Klune Patricia Koide Hrair and Alina Koutnouyan Jeffrey and Jean Kronson Dan and Patricia La Mark LaBarge and Jenny Wang Sean and Carmen Labrecque Matthew and Holly Landon Amar and Shelly Lapsi London Lawson and Christine Harada Eric and Pamela Lea John and Ashley Lee John Lee Seok Joon and Kyung Hee Lee Thomas Lee and Jin Kyung Rhee William and Gina Lee Sam and Dora Lim Seung Choon and Jay Lim Jennifer Loomis Chin and Ann Ma Jeffrey Ma Jack and Nora MacKenzie Robert and Toni Maharg Kim and Linh Man Robert and Grace Mase Gino and Ida Mattunts Dana and Myrna McCune Chris McGinness and Alexis Walker
Scott and Terry McKenzie Mr. Minassian and Teni Abramian Jessica Mulheim Ward Sok and Soo Lee Nam Gregory and Erin Nassir James and Brooke Niemiec Toby and Tierney Noblin Erik and Liza Olsen Joseph Ong and Delia Deng William and Heidi Oxley Andy and Catherine Pan John and Juliet Pappas Vishwas Parekh and Eunhee Shim Brian and Allison Park Anthony and Gina Parrille Edward and Maria Pascua Andrew Paulson and Erin Donovan Christopher and Hannah Petrie Zachary and Tiffany Petroc Beatriz Porto Joshua and Nancy Que Adam and Stacey Ralphs Timothy and Joan Raney George and Nancy Rappard Sreenath and Swarna Reddy Martin and Vivian Regehr Peter Rinde Lewis and Kimberly Roberts Todd and Joy Royal Daniel and Jennifer Ryan Chris and Dianeh Sablan Katsuyoshi and Kanae Sahara Jack and Jackie Schaedel Thomas and Cathy Schafer Julie Schoenfeld Wes and Jennifer Seastrom Louis and Vanessa Sever Joshua and Yan Shey Harpal and Gita Singh Greg and Leigh Smith Shawn Smith and Ann Choe Kenneth Snyder and Jill Hamagiwa Alex and Amy Song Bing Song and\ Julie Li Spencer and Janice Soohoo Kent and Peggy Stevens George Sun and Alice Pan Nicholas Taylor and Alicia Emerson Charles and Jennifer Tran Vinh Tran and Joyce Show Jimmy Tsai and Rosana Chen Alen Tsaturyan and Adelina Ambarchyan Russ and Lani Turner Norman and Charise Untalan Robert Valdez and Meiyun Yang Lydia Valenta Demir and Nadine Vangelov Suresh Vannan and Latha Baskaran Robert Vartzar and Adena Asatoorian Rodney and Emily Vencatachellum Daniel and Natalie Vlasoff Jonathan and Jennifer Wainman Donald Wakeman and Szu Wakeman Woody and Terry Walker Steve and Keisha Waugh Kenneth Wei and Ching-Fe Chang Gregg Wiele and Summer Stearns Anthony and Teri Witteman Michael Wolf and Stephanie DeLancey Richard and Bobbie Woo Tony and Priscilla Woo Garrett and Debra Worchell Michael and Tammi Wright Tiffany Xin Min Yang and Yue Li Dean Yasuda and Amy Young James and Angela Yen John and Helen Yoon Phil and Liz Young Scott and Karen Young Edward and Cathy Yu James and Joellen Yundt Jimmy and Susan Zhang Zhipeng Zhou and Ms. Zhou
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School Family and Community Donors (cont.) SUPPORTERS $300 - $599 Robert and Adelina Ananian Lemuel and Carla Aragones Francisco and Janet Arellano Peter Arkley and Denise Wynn Dave and Sue Auther Vacheh and Stephanie Avanessian John Babish Laurel Bausman Michael and Leslie Bicay Andrew Bingham Mel and Emily Blaney Jeanne Broberg Kristoffer Bruvold and Iva Bozovic Robert and Katherine Candler Gilbert and Kathryn Canton John and Judy Chalison Darkin and Alice Chan Pin and Trina Chen Carl and Irene Christensen Peter Chung and Joanne Kim-Chung Bob and Sandy Clements Doris Young Coates James Colbert and Vicki Land James and Julie Crum Dexter and Cheryl De Vera Armen and Talin Dikranian Nick and Julie Eleftheriou Gary and Miriam Ellis Steven Ellis and Rev. Karin Ellis Jonathan Escalada and Melanie Salvador
Nathan Fan and Amelia Murti Lee Fisher and Susan Murakami Larry and Susan Fishman Alice Fong Robert and Katherine Francescon Russ and Christie Frandsen Assemblymember Laura Friedman Mr. Fu and Shanshan Yu Hakop and Audrey Gevorkyan Ray Glienna and Renee Klang Richard Goldstein and Ruth Goldstein Kathleen Goldsworthy David and Kimberly Gonzalez Bruce and Kelly Green Douglas and Kellie Greenblatt Doug and Susanna Griffith Douglas and Shelley Halley Charles and Joan Harker Ryan and Katherine Harmon Steven and Sandy Hartford Steven and Rita Harwood Chris and Vicki Hays Christopher and Yvonne Hays Richard and Judith Hays Judith Healey Mike and Jaime Hefner Brandon and Heather Henry Carrie and John Hetzel Tom and Pam Hoffman Michael and Juliane Hong Sung Ha and Chan Hee Hong Gary and Mary Hopkins
Joanne and Donn Huffsmith Yasser Hussein and Walaa Ghatati Jeff Hyldahl and Monal Hurry-Hyldahl Min Jae Eli and Rebecca Jorne William and Laurie Joseph Larry and Wandy Jung Gary and Linda Kaplan Patrick and Ashley Kennedy Jennifer and Dudley Killam Patrick and Debbie Kinsella Michael and Ellen Kirstein Larry and Pat Knudsen Erik and Erica Larsen Robert and Sopana Lavichant Fred and Lucy Lee Greg and Michelle Lee Jae Chun Lee and Wonmi Cho Gary and Lorraine Lerner Paul and Katie Li Wenlong Li R.N. Lindoerfer Richard and Maria Liukis Stojan Madzunkov and Minna Madzunkov Poa Dale and Margaret Mallett Stanley and Margaret Manatt Kenneth and Gail Merchant Ethan and Connie Millar Hamid Namazie and Terry Luu-Namazie Hilario and Margarita Navarro
Brian and Danielle Parker David and Melanie Pendergast Jose Perez and Fidelia Juarez Scott and Lisa Phelan Frances D. Porter Joshua and Dorothy Potter Carol Richards Donald and Susan Riechel David and Jennifer Riegler Peter and Barbara Rosenthal David and Lola Safer Doris Samuelson Carol Scheck Andrew and Melinda Schultz Barbara Seeley-Moreno Jesus and Mary Sepulveda Barry Shanley and Susan Shanley John-Paul and Tamar Shetty Drs. Michael Silka and Janice Liebler Prasanna and Sumudu Silva Joel and Nana Smith Esther Sneed Jeffrey and Laura Sneed Vannan Suresh and Latha Baskaran Simone Tanelli and Renee Frisbie Fortino and Juanita Tarula Arthur and Lynne Thompson Beth Thompson Greg Thune and Andrea Enache Risaku and Mamiko Toda Geoffrey Toon and Shirley Chung Robert and Christen Treuhaft Mark and Kathleen Trueblood
Steven and Alison Trytten Aloyisus and Irene Tsang Michael and Janis Walbrecht James and Jeanne Wallace Kelly Watson Brent and Deborah Weirick Chris and Monique Willshire Wade and Gaia Winter Joseph and Caitlin Wong Gregory Wright Roberto and Juliana Wu Robert and Nancy Yasuda Ro Keun and Su Ok Yu David and Alice Yun John and Sonia Zeroogian Bob and Helen Zieman Christopher and Jennifer Zine Due to limited print ad space, gifts under $299 can be found at www.lcfef.org
Foundation and Business Donors (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020) DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $30,000+ Fairmount Enterprises, LP The Walt Disney Company Matching
SUPERINTENDENT’S CIRCLE $18,000 - $29,999 Gertrude Josephine Bennett Family Foundation J.W. and Ida M. Jameson Foundation Summer Acting Camp
PRINCIPAL’S CIRCLE $12,000 - $17,999 Bradford Renaissance Portrait Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation The Georgina-Fredrick Children Foundation Netflix
TEACHER’S CIRCLE $9,000-$11,999 Keck Medicine of USC Northwestern Mutual Foundation Matching Gifts Program Squadron TV
SCHOLAR’S LIST $6,000-$8,999 La Cañada Eye Care Optometry Julie Milbrodt,Keller Williams Realty UBS Foundation USA USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
HONOR ROLL $4,200 - $5,999 The Ellen DeGeneres Show Fiel Foundation Greg Frame and Gillan Abercrombie Frame Google, Inc. La Cañada Flintridge Town Center Janice McGlashan, Coldwell Banker Residental Brokerage Riteway Charity Services
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FOUNDERS $3,000 - $4,199 Avery Dennison Corporation Boeing Gift Matching Program JP Cohen, LLC Coldwell Banker La Cañada Edison International Employee Contributions Group Gelson’s Gillan Abercrombie Frame, Compass Ben and Cristina Kelly Master’s Taekwondo Club Montrose Parks Realty Management Primuth, Driskell & Terzian, LLP Rowley Portraiture Symantec Thompson Family Dental
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CHAMPIONS $1,200 - $1,799 Alfredo Designs Alliance Bernstein
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SUPPORTERS $300 - $599 Ariel Cannon Photograph Art Center for Kids Art/Work/Place Barnabas Robotics Beach Bum Burgers BoxeJox Broadcom Matching Program Christine Choi Photography Classic Concepts Destination Science Face Haus
Galileo Learning Gollatz Cotillion Hailey Paton Pilates & Physical Therapy Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP Kiwanis Club of La Cañada, La Crescenta - A.M. La Cañada Pet Clinic LA Opera Le Petite Vendome Wine & Spirits Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Morrison Educational Consulting Nandog Pet Gear Oath Inc. The ODELLS Orange Theory Fitness - LCF Pasadena Tournament of Roses Stella’s Pizza Kitchen Rojos Bakery Sessing Music Services Spartan Allstar Sport Camp Summer of Surf: Beach & Surf Camp Taix Workout Studio, Inc. Tutor Doctor YMCA of the Foothills Due to limited print ad space, gifts under $299 can be found at www.lcfef.org
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$300,000+ Joel and Wendy Bennett Gordon and Dona Crawford California Community Foundation Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Fairmount Enterprises, LP The Shupper Family Foundation The Walt Disney Company Matching
$120,000 - $298,000 Greg Boreham and Nancy Fairchild Mitch and Teresa Butier Geoffrey and Kathleen Bywater Chris and Kelly Davis Stephen and Elysa Del Guercio Casey and Elizabeth Fitzpatrick Mark and Lisa Goldstein Kenneth and Lori Gorvetzian Timothy and Shannon Griffin Chad and Alison Heath Andrew and Nicole Johnsen Kevin and Carrie Martin Craig and Melissa Mazin Danielle McPherson Peter and Kelly McWilliams Jason and Billie Melillo Chris and Michelle Morgan Peter Palermo and Jeanne Maus Konstantin and Shilpa Penanen Matthew and Justine Plocher Michael and Jodi Powers John and Gina Ricci Bradley and Victoria Schwartz Harpal and Gita Singh Gene and Mindy Stein Rodney Swan Scott and Mary Tracy Kevin and Sandy Tsujihara Michael and Kimberly Upton Mr. and Mrs. Paul Woolls Gertrude Josephine Bennett Family Foundation Charles Schwab Goldman, Sachs & Co. Cashout Groundspring.org Rose Harrington J.W. and Ida M. Jameson Foundation Lou Jones & Associates Solid Waste Recycling & Disposal Service Wells Fargo Foundation
$60,000 - $199,999 Kevin and Julie Abbott Ara Aghajanian and Judy Wu Ron and Fabiana Badie Gertrude Bennett Malcolm Boyd and Renee LaBran Christopher and Christina Clarkson Joshua and Paris Cohen Chad and Christina Conwell Gregory and Dede Cook
Chris and Alexandra deFaria Doug and Ann Drummond Justin and Madison Eick Josh Epstein and Elizabeth Johnson Ken Ferguson and Lori Nielsen Greg Frame and Gillan Abercrombie Frame Mike and Jane Goldberg Mr. and Mrs. Michael Greenberg Lee and Hilary Gregg Eric and Shelby Grey Craig and Michelle Gropper Paul and Heather Haaga Tracy Jeandron and Dr. Debra Jeandron Willan Johnson and Lakshmi Dastur James and Susanne Kaufman Kevin and Leslie Kevorkian Craig and Theresa King Brett and Lanie Lindenfeld Bob and Catherine Linka Warren Loui and Rose Chan Christopher and Christi Matarese Bob and Janice McGlashan DeWayne and Mary McMullin Jeremy and Julie Milbrodt Christopher and Beth Milton Jim and Cary Moore Crista Murray Edward and Kirsten Newquist Rob and Paige Olson John and Shannon Petersen Joel and Darleen Peterson Andrew and Samar Phillips Barry and Lisa Reed John and Robin Renfro Diana Schulz Randall and Carol Scoville Peter and Linda Segal Don and Cayce Sheppard John and Delaina Sotoodeh Mark and Jan Tinoco Jonathan and Virginia Tolkin Robert and Susan Van Valer Wendy Warren Brent and Deborah Weirick Lawrence and Tracey Welk Brent and Tara Woodford Jamen and Teseena Wurm John and Helen Yoon Bradford Renaissance Portrait The Georgina-Fredrick Children Foundation The Hattori Foundation USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Northwestern Mutual Foundation Matching Gifts Program Janice McGlashan, Coldwell Banker Residental Brokerage The Phyllis and Angelo Mozilo Family Foundation Pasadena Showcase House of Design Republic Services, Inc. Allied Waste The Sence Foundation Sport Chalet Summer Acting Camp Frederick S. Upton Foundation Wells Fargo Bank
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Todd Andrews and Alison McQuay Steve Applebaum and Chien Fang Elizabeth Argue Samir and Kelly Armaly Roy and Mary Ashford Arthur and Anita Aslanian Jacki Tenerelli Asplund, Compass Real Estate Ryan and Jacki Asplund Kenneth and Deanna Austin Alain and Jill Avakian Howard and Rhoda Backer Michael and Kristie Baker Brian and Joanna Banks Denny and Brynn Barge David and Julie Battaglia James and Kendra Baxter Bruce and Lori Beagle Jack and Patricia Beauchamp Rick Berard and Caroline Racho Jeff and Stacey Berner Holger and Elizabeth Besch Allen and Jill Blaisdell Luis and Lori Blanco Paul and Mary Blencowe Craig and Lindy Bockman Boeing Gift Matching Program Matthew and Timary Bonaccorso Derek and Kristi Borisoff Tom Bouquet and Rowena Yeung Chris and Sonja Bradley Greg Brandeau and Joan Davis James and Maureen Bright Larry and Elizabeth Brown Lester Brown and Patsy VanDyke William and Nina Browning Thomas and Laura Buchanan Chris and Shelley Buck Kevin and Laura Burke Patricia Burrall Frank and Margaret Campbell Tony and Ruba Chahine Paul and Kelly Chamberlain Dan and Michelle Chandler Andrew and Joyce Chang The Chang Family Jill Chapman Simon Cheng and Arlene Fader David Choi and Eun Sook Lee Wayne and Soo Kim Choi William and Raissa Choi Stephen Chuck and Gabriel Mendham Jacob and Jina Chung John and Karen Clark Doris Young Coates Kyle and Caren Colburn Coldwell Banker La Cañada Robert and Julia Cooper Joseph and Melissa Corrente Case Cortese Denis and Donna Cortese Vincent and Tanice Corti Bill Crabtree and Sheila Crabtree Jeff and Orsi Crawford Greg and Kristin Creighton Jack and Barbara Dawson Dan and Cindy deBrauwere Timothy and Rebecca DePriest Rajpal and Aman Dhillon Andrew and Elisabeth Dick Jay and Lisa Dick Kevin and Heather Ehrhart Gary and Miriam Ellis Dhiya and Mindy El-Saden Emil and Linda Eyvazoff Fannie Mae Foundation Frederick and Yanghong Finnigan Dana and Rose Fox Brett and Amber Franklin
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Amir Martin and Leslie Chang Ray Matthews and Susan Stein Chris and Joyce Mayne Mike and Ingrid McConnell David and Elizabeth McFadzean Gary and Armine Mekikian Raffi and Myrna Mesrobian Al and Vaida Mikuckis Christopher and Jennifer Miller Craig Miller and Lisa Arnett Mica Miyamoto and Julie Shibasaki Scott and Lindsay Monroe Frank and Truc Moore Blaine and Deborah Morikawa Alfred and Ellen Multari Marvin and Mary Nelson Dean and Christina Okland Peter and Lisa Oliverez Norman and Sharon Otsuka Jeffrey and Karmen Parks Mitchell Paull and Ardath Yamaga Michael and Carol Liu Peevey David and Kalana Penner Joe and Karyn Perez The Perfect Bite Company Scott and Lisa Phelan Frank and Tanneke Picha William and Jerri Pih Anthony and Ellen Portantino Douglas and Nancy Porter Michael and Diane Poryes Joe and Tina Radabaugh Bardo Ramirez and Mary Walsh George and Nancy Rappard Cesar and Jennifer Reinoso Ken and Joy Rem Todd and Shauna Reynolds Donald and Kathryn Rhymer Ryan and Nina Ries Craig Ring and Jane Hartwell Bill and Kathy Rittwage Robert A. Day Foundation Matthew and Jennifer Rocca Robert and Lisa Roszkos Fernando and Linda Roth Mark Russakow and Tara Westwater Joe and Katie Russell Kai Ryssdal and Stephanie Fossan Timothy and Michelle Sabourin Sandi Saeger - Dilbeck Real Estate David and McNally Sagal Jack and Elaine Sample Mark and Nancy Samuels Dana and Donna Saraceno Samuel and Betty Jane Say Jason and Heather Scherbert John and Melissa Schiller Wesley Schmitigal and Kendra Short Ray and Cheryl Schreck Bill and Jill Scott John Gregory and Claire Seibly Alexander and Laura Seropian Aalok and Nicole Sharma Ashok and Laurie Sharma Tim and Shawn Sheffield Christopher and Elizabeth Silber Mike and Lisa Singelyn Ken and Stacey Smersfelt Wayne and Joy Smith Bentley and Michelle Soo Hoo Mitchell and Janet Spitz
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Flintridge Prep Opens School Year With Optimistic Outlook
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drive-thru Book Day is not what the Flintridge Prep faculty and administration had hoped for, but even before Gov. Newsom announced in July that private and public schools in L.A. County would not open for hybrid learning, plans were underway to make the day special with gifts and surprises for students and their parents in addition to the usual haul of textbooks. Part of the plan includes the presence of Jim Pickett, who will greet families in his first official appearance as head of school.
“The resiliency of our students is truly remarkable. I’ve heard tremendous stories of students supporting each other through the spring and summer,” he said. “I’ve seen the creativity and academic quality of the work students did in the spring and in our online summer school. The instinct to provide mutual support, the tenacity to do the difficult work — these are signs of a healthy, strong community. To say I’m excited for the year ahead is an understatement.” In his opening letter to families, Pickett reinforced the feeling of
optimism, noting that the administration has been preparing equally for three possible schooling options since the spring. “The quality of the planning the administration has done since March is remarkable,” Pickett noted. “So much care has gone into every detail, including a new school schedule that gives order to each day. The schedule will allow faculty time for collaboration, give students downtime, and integrate time for advising and opportunities for each grade to interact. “Our faculty are creative and smart, and they know how to respond to the challenges of teaching online. But most importantly, they have exceptional hearts, so they can see each student as an individual, even when distance poses obstacles,” said Pickett. “The faculty are ready to move to a hybrid model of learning as soon as officials say we can, and we’re all looking forward to a safe return to school.” In the new school year, faculty will be teaching within the recently completed Bachmann Collaboration Building, which houses an art studio, makerspace, science lab, conference spaces and classrooms for students in all grades, and emphasizes collaborative teaching and interdisciplinary learning. Pickett, who joins Prep from Castilleja in Palo Alto, where he was head of the upper school for eight years, also praised his leadership team, including Sarah Cooper, assis-
tant head for Academic Life, and Vanessa Walker-Oakes, assistant head for Student Life, for provid-
ing him with the foundation and support he needs to lead the school. “With the help of the leadership team, I am looking forward to getting to know the community and building on the success of the school,” Pickett noted.
Flintridge Prep Head of School: Jim Pickett 4543 Crown Ave. La Cañada Flintridge 91011 (818) 790-1178 flintridgeprep.org Jim Pickett
✿ WELL-ROUNDED CURRICULUM Structured & Unstructured Activities, Core Academics, Creative Expression, and Lots of Play! ✿ PREMIUM FACILITY Large Campus, Gated Entry, Two Playgrounds, Seven Classrooms ✿ QUALITY TEACHING Diverse and Nurturing Teaching Staff With Quality Experience ✿ ALL MEALS INCLUDED Cooking Staff Prepares Balanced Lunch and Three Snacks Daily using organic foods
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Golden Opportunity to Flourish at St. Francis
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t. Francis is thrilled to welcome both new and returning Golden Knights to the 2020-21 school year. We know that this year’s return is anything but normal. Face coverings, physical distancing, limited gatherings and other current health guidelines dictated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have created a “new normal” that is quite different from what all of us have experienced in the past. So many things remain outside of our control. However, our St. Francis family is resilient, creative and adaptable. Together, we will continue to offer the high quality of education that has been our hallmark for the last 75 years. We know that our Golden Knights are up to the task of demonstrating excellent academic performance, reflecting on our Franciscan
virtues, learning Capuchin Franciscan spirituality, and building strong character, compassion and brotherhood. Truth be told, our Golden Knights inspire us by their tenacity, resilience and joyful hearts in the midst of these unprecedented challenges in their young lives. We know that their convictions, desire to succeed and stamina through adversity will help them to grow into great men. During this uncertain time, the health and safety of our students, families and employees remains our top priority. In compliance with state and local mandates, we recently announced our intent to open the school year online through 100% distance learning. Our faculty and staff members have planned and prepared for this method of instruction and
are ready to deliver an exemplary level of education to the students. Simultaneously, we continue to plan and prepare for an eventual pivot to our initial reopening plan and hybrid model of learning. St. Francis’ COVID-19 Compliance Team will determine, in collaboration with state and local health department officials, when and how we can implement our hybrid model of learning to meet the unique needs and circumstances of our school community. This school year, we look forward to celebrating the 75th anniversary of our Capuchin Franciscan approach to education. In the fall of 1946, on the site of the former Flintridge Country Club, Capuchin Franciscan friars from Ireland set out to establish a day school and junior seminary for aspi-
rants to the order. These friars persevered during a difficult time in our nation’s history as they sought to “rebuild” this space into a special place of learning, faith formation and character development for young men.
St. Francis High School President: Father Tony Marti Principal: Tom Moran 200 Foothill Blvd. La Cañada Flintridge 91011 sfhs.net Father Tony Marti
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LCF Community Center Preschool Welcomes New School Year
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fter a summer of careful planning, the LCFCC Preschool is ready to welcome its students back to school Sept. 9. Things will look different this year, with social distancing and mask requirements in effect for both students and staff, but that won’t take away from the nurturing environment the children are familiar with. After several months away, the children are excited to get back to learning, getting messy, making friends and having fun.
Keep Calm and Welcome Back to School.
LCF Community Center Preschool Director: Danielle Caputo 4469 Chevy Chase Drive, LCF 91011 (818) 790-8687 lcfccpreschool.com
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Flintridge Sacred Heart Introduces Dynamic Hybrid Learning Program
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lthough the educational landscape has been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy has viewed this challenge as an opportunity to refine its current best practices and develop new teaching methods. The school’s new flexible learning program allows teachers and students to switch seamlessly from on-site to online without any disruption to the class schedule. Though the future continues to be uncertain, Flintridge Sacred Heart is well prepared and confident to thrive in any scenario by
offering a hybrid learning program for students to learn on campus, off campus, synchronously and asynchronously. Since the end of the 2019-20 school year, 100% of the school’s faculty has engaged in deeper learning by partnering with OneSchoolhouse to design, build and teach courses that can easily transition to and from on-site and online. In addition, the new school schedule sets aside dedicated time to support the emotional well-being of each student. Each Wednesday, free of scheduled class time,
students will be able to dive more deeply into their own spiritual and personal journeys while developing strong relationships with classmates and mentors. Whether on campus, or learning from a distance, students will be able to participate in Masses, prayer services, retreats, clubs and co-curriculars. As this upcoming school year begins once again from a distance, Flintridge Sacred Heart’s mission of educating young women for a life of faith, integrity and truth will continue as it lives within the hearts of
each talented and dedicated teacher. Regardless of uncertain circumstances, the school will continue to provide an exceptional learning experience, empowering each student to find her voice and make positive change in the world.
Sister Celeste Marie Botello and Sister Carolyn McCormack
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy President: Sister Carolyn McCormack Principal: Sister Celeste Marie Botello 440 St. Katherine Drive La Cañada Flintridge 91011 (626) 685-8500 fsha.org
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a Cañada’s acclaimed Parent Education classes return this fall beginning Sept. 15-18, welcoming anyone with children ages infant-18 to join the ideal
class to support you on your parenting journey. Parent Education’s 2020-21 program offers 16 classes with age-specific topics
Crestview Ready for a New Future of Learning
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ach summer, we prepare Crestview Preparatory School for the school year to come — updating the facility, planning curriculum and counting the days for our students to return. This year, we are doubling these efforts to provide a positive school experience during a very uncertain time. Our campus has been transformed inside and outside: Classrooms have been staged with workspaces physically distant to maximize space, and new structures have been constructed to extend the classroom outdoors. We have developed methods to create an immersive remote learning experience that uses technology
tools to help students feel a part of the classroom. To enhance our world language program, we have partnered with Berlitz to offer six languages in our lower elementary program: Spanish, French, Hindi, Mandarin, Farsi and Korean. We have focused our so-
Crestview Preparatory School Head of School: Baudelia Chavez Taylor 140 Foothill Blvd. #A, LCF 91011 (818) 952-0925 crestviewprep.org
designed to guide parents from newborns to high school. Through lecture and group discussion, Parent Ed’s experienced instructors leave parents feeling supported
and more equipped to meet the challenges of parenting. Parents of newborns-age 5 attend parent-and-child classes together where they form lasting friendships. Discussion-only options are available for parents who cannot attend with their children but want to participate in the discussion portion of a parent-child class. Parents with children in kindergarten-grade 12 attend parent-only classes to discuss the extra set of challenges that accompany raising school-age children. Class listings and online registration are available at lacanadapc.org/parented. To register for a free trial class, call (818) 790-6708, ext. 205 or email parented@ lacanadapc.org.
cial-emotional curriculum on trauma-informed teaching to meet the needs of our returning students. Teachers have participated in professional development opportunities on social justice and anti-racist practice; their faculty emphasis for summer learning. Our administration has been trained to serve as pandemic response coordinators, assuring that deci-
sions are made with expertise about our reopening plan. We look forward to offering in-person, hybrid and remote instructional options to our students in the fall.
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t Mayfield Junior School our program is focused on the philosophy that each child is blessed with unique gifts and talents. We provide the skills and encouragement for each student to explore connections in the curriculum, discover new interests, and become a confident learner. At each stage in K-8, MJS balances academic achievement with creative opportunity and spiritual growth. Engaged and compassionate, our students find their passion and voice in life. Mayfield was founded and is sponsored by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. Holy Child Schools pair religious and educational development within welcoming, diverse communities. Students continuously benefit from an educational philosophy tried and tested around the world for more than 150 years. Led by Head of School Joe Sciuto, Mayfield’s curriculum combines innovative K-8 programs with an emphasis on character development. “I am inspired by our school motto ‘Actions not words.’ Collectively, members of Mayfield’s community embrace this and live it every day.” Mayfield Junior School provides a joyful Holy Child community for students and families. As pioneers of whole child education, we believe a child’s time in kindergarten through 8th grade is formative. Choosing the right school during unprecedented times is
crucial to ensuring that your child reaches their fullest potential. At MJS, we are fully prepared to educate the whole child whether state and local guidelines permit on-campus or remote learning. Learn more about how Mayfield Junior School is responding to the wants of the age at mayfieldjs.org/EverForward.
Lighted Window Preschool 1200 Foothill Blvd., LCF 91011 (818) 790-8207 lwpreschool.com
Mayfield Junior School Head of School: Joe Sciuto 405 S. Euclid Ave., Pasadena 91101 (626) 796-2774 / mayfieldjs.org Joe Sciuto
ighted Window Preschool is welcoming the 202021 school year ready to have fun, learn and explore. We continue to meet the needs of our families, even during difficult times. The preschool is excited to start the year with children ranging in age from 2-5 with a caring and qualified staff. The preschool feels it is vital to support the whole family by having flexible hours, a safe and nurturing atmosphere, and a strong foundation of early childhood development. An emphasis is put on the social and emotional growth of every child, as well as preparing them academically for their educational future. LWP is adapting to our families’ needs by offering virtual learning and sensory bins. The preschool feels it still needs to connect with all of the families enrolled and provide engaging and stimulating learning, either virtually or inclass. For our virtual learners, the preschool sends home weekly packets and has daily circle time in addition to many other activities. To provide a sensory-rich experience, LWP offers a subscription to themed sensory bins to support the child’s development.
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Maranatha: A School Where Your Student Is Known, Challenged and Transformed
aranatha High School has a long-standing reputation of providing an excellent college preparatory education in a Christ-revering context. The student/teacher relationships at Maranatha are key to the strength of the school community, with students often noting how grateful they are for the mentorship and assistance the staff offers on a daily basis. Maranatha’s rigorous academic
program offers 39 advanced placement and honors courses and has continually proven to be exceptional in the performing and visual arts. The school’s athletic program features 40 teams in 19 sports. The school’s Technology Integration Learning Environment Lab features a Coding/Robotics Center that utilizes PC laptops for computer science classes and applications, while the Creative/ Design Center features 25 iMac
workstations for graphic design and photography courses. And at the center of the new TILE Lab is the Maker Space, featuring seven 3-D printers, a high-speed dual laser cutter, a virtual reality creation area, and a robotics competition field. Maranatha High School invites you to schedule a visit to its 11acre campus. Admissions Open House is Saturday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m.
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Maranatha High School Head of School: John Rouse 169 S. St. John Ave., Pasadena 91105 (626) 817-4000 maranathahighschool.org
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Stratford School Unveils Its Plans for Fall
tratford School is excited to welcome students back for the upcoming school year with safety in mind and plans for a flexible learning environment. To date, they have established priorities aligned with the school’s mission and goals for students, created a return-to-campus plan, and are building support systems for several contingency plans. Here’s a preview of our plans for fall: and digital experiences.
STAYING TRUE TO STRATFORD’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES SAFETY The commitment to the health and safety of the school community is paramount. Stratford will abide by all state and local statutes, heed the advice of health organizations, notably the CDC, and maintain a clean and healthy environment within the schools. QUALITY ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Depending on the final state and local statutes for this school
year wherein shelter-in-place or reduced-occupancy mandates are imposed, teachers will be ready to transition to one of several teaching and learning models, among them (1) a period of distance learning or (2) a hybrid of distance and on-campus learning (necessary, for example, if classroom capacity limits are imposed).
COMMITMENT TO IMPROVEMENT School year 2020-21 teacher training will focus almost entirely on blended learning techniques — how to develop curriculum and programing with clear throughlines that seamlessly integrate traditional and modern teaching pedagogies, synchronous and asynchronous learning, in-person
ONWARD WITH OPTIMISM! As communities begin to open back up, it is important to be mindful of potential messages around
Stratford School Head of School: Candi Schreuders 1200 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles 90038 (323) 962-3075 stratfordschools.com/melrose
Stratford School Head of School: Judy Burbank 2046 Allen Ave., Altadena 91001 (626) 794-1000 stratfordschools.com/altadena
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A CARING ATMOSPHERE In all distance-learning interactions with students, the school bridges the digital gap with some playfulness, some fun, and other manifestations of care and connection. In advisory meetings and in academic classes, Stratford has incorporated elements that support social-emotional health.
COVID-19 that may be confusing to children. Introducing proactive, age-appropriate discussions about how school might look different when they start the new school year are important topics in which to engage and develop as information evolves. This continued focus around what we do know about the virus and sharing the things that are within our control can help build confidence, and a level of comfort, in our children. As we begin to plan for this upcoming school year, we are still driven by the mission and vision that attracted us to teaching in the first place, and we are reinvigorated by the creativity and inventiveness unleashed in response to extraordinarily challenging circumstances. We will begin the school year grateful for the opportunity to teach and to learn as we move onward to an excellent future. To learn more about Stratford School or to schedule a virtual tour, visit stratfordschools.com.
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St. Philip the Apostle School Principal: Jennifer Ramirez 1363 Cordova St., Pasadena 91106 (626) 795-9691 stphiliptheapostle.org/school
t. Philip the Apostle School was founded in 1927 as a ministry of St. Philip the Apostle Parish. We are a TK-8 Catholic school with two classes per grade serving 570 students. We are dedicated to teaching, inspiring and nurturing children through rigorous academic training and strong faith formation. Our modern, urban campus features an advanced technology platform that supports a broad range of web-based research and instructional resources, dedicated classrooms for art, music and Spanish and a multi-purposed facility that functions as a gymnasium and theater. Visit us at school.stphiliptheapostle.org
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Sequoyah School: A Community of Learners
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equoyah School is a coeducational kindergarten-through-12th-grade independent day school in Pasadena where students thrive in an inclusive, diverse community supported by a progressive approach to learning. Offering a college preparatory curriculum in a student-centered, experiential environment, Sequoyah is a school where students are appreciated for their individuality of thought, experience and expression. Attending school in a nurturing, supportive learning environment helps students develop self-confidence and a love of learning. Kindergarten through 8th grade at Sequoyah begin with peer groupings in mixed-age classrooms that
span two years. Each year, new groupings create opportunities for second-year students to learn leadership and incoming students to experience the challenge and excitement of working with older children. This creates lasting relationships across grade levels and fosters academic and personal growth in students as they enter their junior high school years in 7th and 8th grades. At the high school, teachers challenge students to see and make connections, communicate ideas, develop meaningful relationships and become change makers who know how to inspire collaboration and lead innovation. As adolescents, Sequoyah high school students develop initiative and self-direction through college preparatory coursework
that integrates outdoor education and experiential learning through two dynamic four-year programs: Field Studies and Social Innovation Program. At Sequoyah, each child is known. The interaction between teacher and student is as important as the subject matter, reflected in a low student-teacher ratio and a developmentally appropriate program that intertwines social and emotional learning with academic progress. Teachers possess the expertise to develop curriculum and apply strategies that foster critical and creative thinking, problem solving, inquiry and application. Highlighting a place-based approach, Sequoyah utilizes the surrounding community as the context for teaching and learning. Education is regarded as the preparation for active citizenship while reinforcing the skills for continued scholarship. On field trips and camping trips at each grade level, students are immersed in local heritage, culture and landscape. An emphasis on social justice and the application of knowledge and skills to contemporary issues extends from kindergarten to high school. Sequoyah welcomes families who wish to play an active, partnering role with the school and whose children will thrive in a collaborative environment. The school is an intentionally diverse community whose classrooms
include a range of individual experience — race, ethnicity, sexual identity, family background and economic circumstance.
A Sequoyah education challenges the mind, nurtures the heart and celebrates human dignity.
Sequoyah School Head of School: Josh Brody 535 S. Pasadena Ave. Pasadena 91105 (626) 795-4351 High school campus: 301 N. Orange Grove Blvd. Pasadena 91103 (626) 441-2076 sequoyahschool.org
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Waldorf School Offers Experiential Learning
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asadena Waldorf School offers a rich, experiential educational curriculum from preschool-12th grade, with both in-person learning at two beautiful campuses in Altadena and online via its “Beyond the Classroom” learning program. Dedicated teachers engage students in a dynamic and challenging educational program, focusing on connecting students’ own academic, physical and emotional growth that prepares graduates to become passionate, engaged, interdisciplinary and global citizens. For the 2020-21 school year, PWS has teaching platforms to educate students online and in-person, and offers in-person programs for preschool and kindergarten (ages 3-6).
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Pasadena Waldorf School Pedagogical Administrator: Erin Semin Business Administrator: Jena Hoffman 209 E. Mariposa St., Altadena 91001 (626) 794-9564 | pasadenawaldorf.org Jena Hoffman
All the world is a laboratory to the inquiring mind. - Martin H. Fischer
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Westridge: Where Girls Are the Future
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estridge is an independent school for girls in grades 4-12 committed to educating intellectually adventurous thinkers, and courageous, compassionate leaders. Immersed in an environment and community designed specifically for girls, our students are free to dive deep into learning and discover their voices. The Westridge curriculum includes strong academic, arts, athletic and human development programs enhanced by small class sizes and a personalized college counseling program. It balances challenging academics and leadership development with a priority on the human side of education, including development of sense of self and consideration of individuals’ responsibilities to others and the world.
Signature programs at Westridge include Research in Science, which places Upper School students in working laboratories, including at Caltech, the Carnegie Observatories and City of Hope; Perspectives in Literature, an interdisciplinary course and student literature conference; interdisciplinary humanities programs in grades 6-8; a comprehensive 4-12 human development program; a fouryear Upper School Community Action Project; and a Global Fellow transcript distinction option. The school’s Lower School program includes art and project-based science classes, PE, vocal and instrumental music (strings) and Spanish. Zoom-based tours and information sessions will be held through the fall. Visit westridge.org/admissions.
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Westridge School Head of School: Elizabeth McGregor 324 Madeline Drive, Pasadena 91105 (626) 799-1153 westridge.org
Glendale Community College Is Ready and Able
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eliable. Adaptable. Affordable. After more than 93 years of successfully educating the community, Glendale Community College has proven to be reliable. When COVID-19 forced educators to transition to a remote learning environment, GCC deftly made the move in one week proving the college is adaptable. Through it all, GCC has remained affordable. Whether you are looking to transfer to a four-year university, obtain valuable job skills, or are simply interested in personal enrichment, GCC is ready and able to help you reach your educational goals. The fall semester begins Aug. 31.
Glendale Community College Superintendent/President: David Viar 1500 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale 91208 (818) 240-1000 glendale.edu
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Barnhart Students Are ‘Difference-Makers’
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arnhart School is meeting the academic and social-emotional needs of its students even in the midst of a pandemic. Our caring teachers are student-centered and they provide high-quality educational experiences for our students, whether we are in-person or remote. While the world around us may be uncertain, we provide continuity, routine and consistency for all students to ensure they are academically challenged and emotionally supported. Relationships matter, and we help students develop the collaboration skills that make them “difference-makers.”
Barnhart School Head of School: Tonya Beilstein 240 W. Colorado Blvd., Arcadia 91007 (626) 446-5588 / Barnhartschool.org Tonya Beilstein
If the plan doesn’t work, change the plan, but never the goal. - unknown
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