El Monte Union to Welcome Families, Students with Back-to-School Nights:
El Monte Union’s high schools will host back-to-school nights for students and their families, enabling parents to connect with teachers and staff and learn about goals for each class. Events will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the following comprehensive high schools: Thursday, Aug. 23 at South El Monte High School; Tuesday, Aug. 28 at Rosemead High School; Thursday, Aug. 30 at El Monte High School; Wednesday, Sept. 12 at Arroyo High School; and Thursday, Sept. 13 at Mountain View High School. Fernando R. Ledesma High School will hold its event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20.
Whittier Union Annual College Fair to Feature Over 50 College Reps:
Whittier Union High School District will host its annual District College Fair at Pioneer High School from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, allowing students and parents to meet with dozens of college representatives and get first-hand information about the college application process and financial aid. The fair will feature more than 50 college representatives from UC and Cal State campuses, private schools and community college. Pioneer High School is at 10800 E. Benavon St., Whittier.
Fontana Unified, Rialto Unified to Offer Workshop on Black Colleges:
Fontana Unified School District is partnering with Rialto Unified School District and U-CAN College Fair to offer a parent workshop on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 at Wilmer Carter High School, 2630 N. Linden Ave., Rialto. The workshop will educate parents on the history and the benefits of attending a HBCU, admission requirements and financial aid information.
Bassett Unified to Host Inaugural State of the District:
Bassett Unified will host its inaugural State of the District event from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 at Bassett High School, 755 Ardilla Ave., La Puente. Superintendent Debra French will discuss the District's goals to further the success of students and provide a review of high-quality programs.
Whittier Union Annual College Fair to Feature Over 50 College Reps:
Whittier Union High School District will host its annual District College Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 at Pioneer High School, 10800 E. Benavon St., Whittier. Sessions will offer students and parents firsthand information about the application process and financial aid. The fair will feature more than 50 college representatives from UC and Cal State campuses, private schools and community colleges.
Monrovia Unified Elementary School to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival:
Plymouth Elementary families will peer through telescopes, make glowing multi-colored paper lanterns, and sample sweet Chinese moon cakes during the school’s second annual Moon and Stars Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21. Plymouth offers a Mandarin dual-immersion program for students in kindergarten through second grade and hosts events to celebrate Chinese culture. Plymouth is at 1300 Boley St., Monrovia.
Fontana Unified to Engage Families with Parent University Classes:
Fontana Unified will continue its efforts to boost family engagement with its 2018-19 Parent University classes, which encourage parents and guardians to become academic coaches for their students. The first free session, “Get Active & Involved in FUSD,” will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 at Fontana Adult School, 10755 Oleander Ave.; and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the John D. Piazza Center, 9680 Citrus Ave. Translation services will be available.
Fontana Unified to Engage Families with Parent University Classes:
Fontana Unified will continue its efforts to boost family engagement with its 2018-19 Parent University classes, which encourage parents and guardians to become academic coaches for their students. The first free session, “Get Active & Involved in FUSD,” will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 at Fontana Adult School, 10755 Oleander Ave., and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the John D. Piazza Center, 9680 Citrus Ave. Translation services will be available.
Rio Hondo College to Expand Rio Promise to Year 2 Students:
Rio Hondo College will launch an expansion of its Rio Promise program at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, offering free tuition for two years to Rio Hondo students. In addition to the financial benefits, Rio Promise Scholars receive ongoing support to foster success. Rio Promise is funded by philanthropic donations and by leveraging Pell grants, California Promise grants and California Promise waivers. The College is at 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier.
Baldwin Park Unified to Host 12th Annual College Fair:
Baldwin Park Unified will hold its 12th annual College Fair at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at Baldwin Park High School, 3900 N. Puente Ave., Baldwin Park. The event will feature workshops on college topics, as well as booths with representatives of four-year universities, community colleges, technical schools and the armed forces.
Lynwood Unified to Launch STEAM Tinker Labs at 18 Schools:
Lynwood Unified is launching science, technology, engineering, arts and technology (STEAM) tinker labs at its 18 schools this fall, allowing students to explore inventions and think creatively. Each school will design its own space dedicated to pursuing science and technology. The program will feature robotics, video production, coding and other hands-on curriculum to challenge students to think critically. The labs are set to launch on Monday, Oct. 1.
