By May S. Ruiz Science is one of those tricky subjects that can’t be learned just by sitting in a classroom, reading about it, and looking at pictures. Mention ‘stem cells’ and it becomes more complicated still. Right away you’ll think it’s certainly not something 4-year-olds would even grasp. Yet, it’s basic to life on…
Monrovia Unified School District (MUSD) aims to foster a culture that promotes the health, safety, and well-being of its students, staff, and parents. In an effort to continuously support this commitment, MUSD has approved an agreement with Care Solace. Care Solace is an online resource with a live 24/7 concierge line to assist individuals in…
Clifton Middle School students will excite audiences with fan-favorite sing-alongs as they perform a new, fresh approach to “High School Musical Jr.,” directed by Clifton alumna Keely Milliken, on March 21-22. The “High School Musical” production addresses the stereotypes and conflicts that are present in the day-to-day life of students and shows how characters take…
A one-week summer program offered by California School of the Arts California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) opens its campus to students ages 8-16 from throughout the community to explore their interest in the arts this summer during CSArts Academy. A fun, creative and nurturing environment sets the stage for students…
The following notice is from the Monrovia Unified School District in regards to door-to-door scams that have occurred in the community. The notice reads: “Dear Monrovia Unified Families, We have been alerted to a door-to-door sales scam in our community by individuals claiming to be Monrovia High School students and using the names of school…
Twelve students from Monrovia Unified elementary, middle and high schools will shave their heads at the fourth annual Old Town Monrovia FuzzFest event (March 15 from 5-9 p.m.), in partnership with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. In addition, nine MUSD employees will shave their heads in a display of support for children who lose their hair…
FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship to be held in Houston April 17-20 Two Monrovia Unified teams from Monrovia High School and Clifton Middle School are advancing to the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) World Championships in Houston, Texas after overcoming adversity in head-to-head challenges at the Regional Championships at Monrovia High School on March 9. The…
By Susan Motander The Monrovia Unified School District is holding a meeting for the parents of children planning to enroll in transitional kindergarten or kindergarten for the next school year. The informative program will include presentations from each of the five elementary schools outlining their special programs. The principals of each school will be on hand…
California Credit Union encourages local teachers to apply for a class project grant California Credit Union is inviting all Los Angeles area teachers who have a great class project idea to apply for a credit union grant through its bi-annual Teacher Grant Program. The program is open to any full-time classroom teacher in Los Angeles…
Parents are invited to attend Monrovia Unified School District’s transitional kindergarten (TK)/ kindergarten Preview Night on Monday, March 18 at 6 p.m. at the Monrovia Unified District Office (325 E. Huntington Drive) to learn more about each elementary school and the types of programs available at each school site. Parents will meet with principals and…