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Opportunity to Make Sure School District's Bond Money Is Spent Properly
KGEM Videos Finalists for WAVE Awards
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Clifton Middle School Designated As a 'School to Watch'
CLE established the Schools to Watch Program to recognize middle schools that are academically excellent, developmentally responsive, socially equitable, and highly collaborative. Selected schools serve as models and mentors to other middle schools throughout the state and nation.
“It really validates all of the hard work that the staff and students have put in to make Clifton excel in all areas,” said Clifton Principal Scott Moses. “I am thrilled as I know what an exemplary school environment we have, and I am just honored to be the instructional leader. This team makes achieving this recognition possible.”
Clifton is recognized for its highly successful push-in/co-teach collaborative teaching model, school-wide PBIS program, Spanish dual immersion, family engagement, and more.
Moses said he and his team were thrilled to get the good news once the California League of Educators officially announced it.
“It has really been great to have so many programs to build on and such a receptive staff to incorporate fresh and positive behaviors and strategies,” he said. “Developing the report was not without challenges as we were coming off obstacles such as the pandemic and school closures, which resulted in a dynamic shift in focus, but our team pulled through.”
“California Schools to Watch” is a statewide program implemented by the California League of Schools, California Department of Education, California Middle Grades Alliance, National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform, and the California Schools to Watch model schools. For more information, visit www.leagueofschools.org.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at KBOP Korean Kitchen
Dinner at the new KBOP Korean Kitchen, in the Sprouts shopping center on Huntington. Got the Bibimbop Bowl on a salad base for $12 and a small drink for $2.49 Tasty
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MAFA Art Exhibit January 29, 2-5 P.M.
From 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, January 29 there will be an artist reception at the Community Center exhibiting the works of four Monrovia Association of Fine Arts (monroviafinearts.org) artists. Artists are Dorothy Gonzales, Alixandria Hughes, Jennifer Watkins, and Rick Wise. There will also be classical and popular music performed by the String Quartet of the Pasadena Youth Orchestra, artwork by more than 60 students from Clifton and Santa Fe middle schools, and refreshments from Rivanis Baking Company and Wine of the Month Club. The event will also feature a silent auction of MAFA artists' work.
- Brad Haugaard
Chamber of Commerce GoFundMe for Steve Baker Bear Statue
The Monrovia Chamber of Commerce has created a GoFundMe page to raise $3,500 for a painted bear statue in honor of former City Historian, Steve Baker - presumably with top hat and tails. The project is being supported by several local organizations Baker was involved with. More here: t.ly/lSwQ
- Brad Haugaard
Topaz - After This Wallflower Warms Up She's Curiosity and Affection
Topaz is more than a gem of a dog - she’s a shining star! Four-year-old Topaz was found in a local park. She was initially very withdrawn at the shelter, but now she has started to come out of her shell, much to the delight of staff and volunteers.
Her nervousness has been replaced by an adorable mixture of curiosity and affection. She loves gentle scratches and pets and has also shown an affinity for training. She is a master at “sit” and “down” and much more she just hasn’t shown off yet.
This wallflower may need some time to warm up in a home, but once she does, this lady is sure to be a jewel!
Topaz is available for a 14-day adoption trial! This is a great opportunity to see if she’s the right fit for your home.
The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.
New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet. View photos of adoptable pets and schedule an adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every Sunday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: 1940s Service Station
Henson's Service Station, around 1940, on west side of Myrtle between Walnut and Olive. At Walnut was the Blu Seal Laundry, Gas Station, Red's Trolley Car Restaurant, Happy's Liquor Store, and a used furniture Store at Olive. Howard Henson sold this station and bought the gas station at 721-729 S. Shamrock. From the Kim Anderson collection. See full details here.
For more historic photos and papers, see the Monrovia Historical Society’s complete Legacy Project collection here. Learn more about the Monrovia Historical Society here.
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GrowMonrovia Raising Funds to Fight Bradbury Street Widening
GrowMonrovia is trying to raise $20,000 to pay legal fees to prevent the City of Bradbury from widening Bradbury Road where it turns into Wildrose Avenue. GrowMonrovia objects to Bradbury removing the trees on the east side of the street. GoFundMe page: t.ly/Z-3U
- Brad Haugaard
School Board: Field Trip to High-Speed Rail Site; Adding Entrepreneurship and Engineering Courses; Etc.
~ Allowing high school students to take an extended field trip to a California High-Speed Rail construction site and to the Fresno State University Engineering Department. t.ly/w1cB
~ Add Entrepreneurship 1 as a high school course. Students "put together customer and competitor profiles, marketing campaigns, and a financial analysis to support their claims about the feasibility of their business idea. Towards the end of the school year, students have opportunities to pitch their business opportunities to judges in local, regional, and national competitions." [Comment: Awesome idea!] t.ly/zNWK
~ Adding a new high school course, Honors Project Lead the Way Principles of Engineering. In the program "students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of materials and structures, automation, and kinematics." t.ly/NbAs
~ An agreement to let California State Long Beach students have counseling internships in Monrovia for three-years. t.ly/0P1R
- Brad Haugaard
Gravel Bags Available, City Closed for King's Birthday, State of the City Address
~ With a storm expected this weekend, gravel and gravel bag materials are available at Recreation Park. First come, first served; provide your own shovels, gloves, and eye protection. Bags available at the Monrovia Public Works Yard, 600 S. Mountain Ave. For questions contact the Public Works Department at 932-5575.
~ Monrovia City Hall, Public Works Yard, Community Center, and Library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
~ Annual State of the City event to be held on Feb. 13 at LOOK Cinemas at 6 p.m. City Council will provide updates on accomplishments in 2022 and plans for 2023.
- Brad Haugaard
Library Has New Collection of Nintendo Switch Games - And Other Games
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Reservations Now Open to Visit Canyon Park
Monrovia Canyon Park will reopen on January 23, with reservations required. The park will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The park may close intermittently due to rain or safety concerns. Reserve a spot here (t.ly/MTHt). For more information call 256-8246.
- Brad Haugaard
School Board Elects New Officers - Traci Gholar is New President
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City Council to Honor Military Families; Proclaim Blood Donor Month; Extend Emergency Proclamations
~ Honor families of Monrovians serving in the military: Kobie Ortiz, Private, United States Marine Corps; Bryce Stubbs, Private, United States Marine Corps; Matthew Camacho, Private First Class, United States Marine Corps; and Kobi Moore, Seaman Recruit, United States Navy.
~ Proclaim January as National Blood Donor Month. t.ly/95r3
~ Consider extending local emergency proclamations for the coronavirus pandemic, and for rain storms on December 13, 2021, December 11, 2022, and January 8, 2023. The proclamations will help in applying for state and federal assistance. t.ly/j9o6
- Brad Haugaard
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