Schools Celebrate Latino Leader’s Legacy with Service and Learning Activities

Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) schools celebrate the birthday of late farm worker and labor leader Cesar E. Chavez this week with classroom learning and community service activities. Earlier this month, students participated in a district-wide essay and art contest that challenged them to learn about his life and legacy. Winners will be honored at a Board of Education meeting later this Spring.

College and Career Prep Program to Begin 2011

The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education approved a resolution endorsing multiple pathways as a comprehensive high school reform strategy for PUSD students. The approach helps ensure that PUSD students graduate prepared for college and careers by offering multi-year high school programs organized around career themes or industry sectors. PUSD high schools will implement pathways in 8 - 10 California industry sectors by 2011.

Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Superintendent Edwin Diaz today announced the resignation of Chief Technology Officer Emily Vaughn Henry, effective May 7, 2009, and issued the following statement:

"Ms. Vaughn Henry has made numerous contributions to improve PUSD’s technology infrastructure and operations over the past year. She has been a key driver of critical projects such as upgrading the telecommunications network, converting to a new student information system and improving reporting procedures.

Do You Need More Drama?? We Do!

Pasadena Unified School District's (PUSD) Musical Theater Program announces its first performance of the year with the upcoming debut of "LIFE IS A CABARET." A unique celebration of select music and lyrics from the classic Broadway hits CHICAGO and CABARET by John Kander and Fred Ebb, "LIFE IS A CABARET" is an original production directed and conceived by Ryan Scott Oliver. Oliver is a former alum of the Program who, since 2004, directs the program alongside the original music director, Cindy Abbott. The Musical Theater Program was founded in 1995 by Gayle Bluemel, a long-time teacher and now principal of Sierra Madre School.

Friday, April 3rd at 8 pm
Saturday, April 4th at 2 pm & 8 pm
Washington Middle School Auditorium
1505 N. Marengo Avenue in Pasadena
Recommended ticket donation: $12

Stage Manager: Emily Clark
Company Manager: Jessica Hollins
Costume Designer: Sarah Lefebre
Scenic Designer: Starlet Jacobs
Music Director: David Lamoureux
Choreographer: Anna Schnaitter
Director: Ryan Scott Oliver

Tennis Anyone? "Mental Tennis" That Is!

On Saturday March 14,200 the newly formed Blair Debate Team enjoyed incredible success as they entered their first debate tournament. Their competition was some of the stiffest that California has to offer, schools like, Pasadena Poly, Waverly and Campbell Hall, 10 schools in all, 9 of which were private schools.

SAVE THE DATE AND REGISTER NOW! ADELANTE MUJER LATINA ON APRIL 25TH

Sponsored by Pasadena Youth Center, the 15th annual Adelante Mujer Latina Conference will take place on Saturday, April 25th at Pasadena City College.

Pasadena Youth Center will host the 2009 Adelante Mujer Latina Conference on Saturday, April 25 at Pasadena City College, announced Stella Murga, the nonprofit center's executive director. "This nationally recognized annual conference has made a positive difference for thousands of Latinas between the ages of 12 and 20," said Murga.

Have you ever wondered where to search for a job, what to say at an interview, or what your resume should look like? Join us at Roosevelt Elementary School, Room 400 on Tuesday, March 24th at 9:00am and we will answer these questions and more!

Download Flyer: [English] [Español]

The Welcome Center is offering a series of Home School Connection parenting workshops in partnership with the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Please download the 2009 Parent Involvement Workshop Schedule for a list of upcoming events.

Next week, McKinley School is pleased to host:

Building Self-Esteem

In English - Spanish Translation will be provided by Ms. Olga Manzanero, Community Assistant

Parents will learn how their own self-esteem is often related to how their children feel about themselves. Participants learn ways to enhance their sense of self-worth for the benefit of their families.

Reservations are recommended by calling Olga Manzanero at McKinley School, 844-7880 x73027.

In accordance with the Valenzuela Legislation regarding students after Grade 12 who have not passed the CAHSEE, PUSD has provided an informational document (PDF) discussing student eligibility for assistance in preparing for the CAHSEE after grade 12.

PUSD is pleased to announce that the premiere issue of PUSD Parent, our new monthly newsletter for the parents, guardians and families of Pasadena Unified School District students is now available.

• PUSD Parent - March 2009 (PDF)
• PUSD Parent - March 2009 (Español)