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PCS Students Reaching Out To The World Learning to care for others starts early at PCS. In Kindergarten, students receive a weekly chart noting whether or not they were "Kind to my Friends." Students are also rewarded for doing nice things for their fellow students with a "Positive" Student Observation. This philosophy of looking out for others and living one's Christian ethics is integral to the school's core objectives, one of which is:

Citizenship

We strive to have each student: • Demonstrate sensitivity to the similarities and differences of others • Develop abilities to work productively in group settings • Demonstrate obedience and respect for those in authority to achieve optimal group goals • Identify with Christian ethics and values in all situations. (For a full list of objectives, see www.pasadenachristian.org/about-pcs/test2b.cfm.) Being an active, concerned world citizen starts early and continues on throughout one’s time at PCS. Through our many outreach opportunities on campus, our students can choose a variety of ways to help others – both near and far away. A few of our most popular, long-standing Student Outreach projects are highlighted in the following articles.

Operation Christmas Child Beginning in October, all PCS students (even the preschoolers) are given an opportunity to fill a shoebox with small toys, school supplies, personal items, etc., for children in developing nations, through the organization Samaritan’s Purse. The shoeboxes join with thousands of others from around the world and are distributed at Christmas time to needy children. At the annual Thanksgiving chapel in November, the students and families of PCS present their shoeboxes on stage. This past year the total came to about 275 shoeboxes, and in years past, it has been well over 350. One year, the UPS delivery man was so impressed by our project that he brought in his own shoebox to contribute. Organizing teachers Kristal Gallego and Margot Bricker say a special, "Thank you to all our families for participating year after year; it is a real blessing to the children in need." (Continued on Page 2) Reaching Out to the World (cont’d) Annual Missions Project During the month of January, the focus of our school chapel is missions. Each year, PCS selects a different project to support and for which to raise funds. Over the past few years, the students and families have supported Tsunami Relief; Hurricane Katrina Relief; digging wells, providing school supplies, building a bath house for a school and an orphanage in Swaziland, Africa; supporting a Microfinance program helping people become self-supporting and in turn helping others; purchasing solar panels and technology hardware along with supplying a library in Papua New Guinea, to name a few.

This past year, each class selected a project from the Samaritan’s Purse gift catalog. Among the projects selected were: providing materials to help children grow in their faith, providing funds for purchasing chicks, honeybees, goats, medicine, water filters, mosquito nets and instructional reading materials. On average, our students raise $7,000-$9,000 each year to support mission efforts around the world. Thank you, Elementary Principal Mrs. Bailey, Liam Selak sees how big he can make the bubbles. Julia Swanson acts out the book Makani San-Martin & Isaac Lai take turns Teddy Bears Have Their Picnic. at the water table and observe how water for your commitment to this particular project. moves the wheel.

Red Cross Blood Drive Outdoor Learning In a world driven by technology, children are increasingly missing out on the daily pleasures of learning through The PCS Blood Drive is an annual event organized by the Junior High Student Council along with their advisor nature and play. Many preschools are now realizing the value of offering expanded outdoor teaching experiences. and Jr. High Teacher Kerrianne Coe-Renner. Working with the American Red Cross, council members learn about Organizations like the Child Education Center in La Canada have started initiatives such as “The Outdoor the constant need for healthy blood. They pass on this knowledge to the entire Junior High, encouraging students Classroom Project” to implement outdoor learning on a larger scale. While the project started locally, it has taken to go out and ask potential donors to sign up. Students know that according to the Red Cross, the number one root and is now making national headway. Organizations such as Nature Explore and the National Association for reason people don't give is simply because they are not asked thus making the students’ effort vital to the life-saving the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) have taken a keen interest and are pushing the philosophy of providing process. We average 40-50 donors. By hosting a blood drive every year, it is our hope that not only will we have a engaging outdoor experiences for children nationwide. successful drive and give young leaders valuable practice in implementation of a significant event, but also that we will instill in our students the importance of blood donation. “We want our PCS grads to be part of the next At Pasadena Christian Preschool, outdoor learning has always been an important aspect of the curriculum. generation of blood donors!” says Mrs. Coe-Renner. As a leader and Demonstration Site for the Outdoor Classroom Project, many of our staff members have spoken When asked how the blood drive affected her, eighth grade Student Council Member Serene at conventions offered by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). In addition, our school offers

Babikian stated, “It made me think about others - people in need of blood. By just a single donation, tours of our beautiful Outdoor Classroom to other schools interested in pursuing the movement towards creating they could be saved. It was nice to see many donors come to PCS and give blood. That made me a natural and engaging outdoor environment. We are so delighted to be at the forefront of this movement. personally think about my decision to donate blood one day.” The PCS Outdoor Classroom features a sanctuary in which children explore, discover and learn - including a large Included in the special projects mentioned above students also raise funds to support a local learning and resource sand area, trikes and "balance bikes," sports equipment, a quiet reading and calm-down area, a dramatic play center for children with Down’s syndrome, collect books for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and collect tab tops (dress up) area that changes its theme monthly, sensory and science tables, and opportunities for construction, from aluminum cans to support Ronald McDonald House. If you would like to learn more about any of the projects music, art, and writing. It also has the normal play structure with lots of shade for active above, or want to take part as an alum, please contact the school. play. Whether the children are playing in our large yard or under the covered enrichment patios, our children can enjoy outdoor play all year long-rain or shine.

Preschool Picassos With our Demonstration Site status reconfirmed this year, we will continue educating other schools in an effort to help bring more preschools and students outdoors. If you haven't seen it yet, please drop by for a tour. You will Picasso said, “Every child is an artist.” At Pasadena Christian Preschool, we couldn’t agree more! Inspired by the no-doubt be very impressed. And please, "spread the word" about our great preschool. It now has the reputation preschool art studios in Italy, our studio is designed to be a haven of creativity for young minds! of being one of the best in the greater Pasadena/South Pasadena/La Canada area. In an effort to foster this creativity, the Preschool welcomed Monica Bucknam to our staff as our new art teacher this past year. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, she has won many accolades for her work in cinema and network Thank You Linda Taylor-Bell television. She has been a fantastic addition to our dynamic team of teachers and has truly inspired our children to delve After 12 years, we say goodbye and thank you to our former PCScene into the world of art! In the studio, children learn about various artists and they experience inspired techniques, methods Preschool Director, Mrs. Linda Taylor-Bell. As the founding director, and artistic mediums. From woodworking and painting to sculpture and clay, our students are challenged with developing Summer 2012, Volume 24, Number 1 Linda was responsible for designing the facilities of our school; guiding PCScene is published twice each year for their creativity, spatial reasoning, and problem solving skills to create beautiful masterpieces that are worthy of the mantle! the school through the licensing and accreditation process; and creating parents, alumni, former parents and friends of: We look forward to how our students will be inspired as they continue to explore and expand their artistic talents. an outstanding child-centered program that has served hundreds of PASADENA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL students. 1515 North Los Robles Avenue Pasadena, CA 91104 Willem Klop hand built a baby elephant Lara Georgian, Audrey Meleka and Kailee Sunada Liam Selak draws his interpretation of Van Gogh's sunflowers. using clay. collaborate on a mural towards a shared goal. (626) 791-1214 Pasadena Christian Preschool has received numerous awards and grants Fax: (626) 791-1256 that reflect the quality and commitment of her leadership and vision for www.pasadenachristian.org the school. We will be forever grateful for her dedication and hard work Editing Team...... Larissa Althouse, in "shaping hearts and minds for life." Antoinette Andrews, Lucia Rosling Shaw Printing ...... California Coast Color Layout...... narrative,llc

2 PCScene Summer 2012 PCScene Summer 2012 3 Plans for a New Science Center Pasadena Christian School is happy to announce that plans for a new campus Science Center are underway. The school’s vision is to have a dedicated classroom in the Jr. High area, which will become a center of activity where science discovery can take place. Currently most science education takes place in the individual grade classrooms. When the new Science Center is complete, teachers from all grade levels will have access to the facility, which will house all the necessary equipment for students to explore all areas of science – chemistry, biology, astronomy, earth science, etc. This project is being led by Junior High Principal, Mr. Orr, who is reviewing our PCS curriculum guide and the Common Core Standards to ensure that our plans are aligned with national science standards newly adopted by the state of California. Our long-term goal is to have a specialized teacher for science as we do for art, music, computer and Spanish. This teacher will oversee the science program for the entire school and make the Science Center the hub for some exciting science activity and learning. Celebrating our Graduates Fourth Row: Ilario Della Catena, Raymond Alcan, Kendall Schmedes, Madalyn D'Alfonso, Noah Sisson, Andrew Parker, The first steps to creating the Science Center will take place Karina Sloan, Josh Johnson, Lauren Stiles, Austin Guevara, Lindsay Powell, Gillian Cox, Jason Equitz, Marco Rodriguez-Fleischmann, over the summer. Mr. Orr is working hard to outfit the room and Ellen Rekedal. Third Row: Brent Hwang, Michael Fernandez, Micah Otazu, Priscilla Edwards, Nicholas Kim, Megan Espiritu, with all the essentials to make it ready for the next school Natalie Rozman, Jordan Riordan, Kylie Yates, Asa Scott, Grace Pickering, Emma Moore, Faedra Alcan, and Renisha Owen. Second Row: Anica West, Nate Elffers, David Shintaku, Cameron Jones, Danielle Fradet, Kendra Fitzgerald, Cameron Smith, year. First on the list is meeting the OSHA standards for Heather Turcios, Andi McCloud, Hailey McNall, Jeffrey Chin Wong, Elise Holmes, Andrew Lou, Vanessa Ocon, and Kelly Fradet. PASADENA safety. This will include the purchase of an emergency body First Row: Alexandra Janetzke, Colin Coppess, Serene Babikian, Luke Johnson, Mia Love, Nathaniel Santiago, Nadia Watts, CHRISTIAN shower/drench/eye wash, a laboratory exhaust fan (which can Dilan Wijesinghe, Lacie Fradet, Caleb Johnson, Andrea Chau, Ariana Hsiau, Sarah Patrick, James Fisher, and Jonathan Eshom. preschool re-circulate air in 5 minutes), fire extinguishers, fire blankets, first aid kits, and a bench top acid cabinet (to securely store Graduation Awards New Preschool chemicals or corrosives). Mr. Orr will also be purchasing Valedictorians Service Awards Lacie Fradet Graduation is a bittersweet moment in the lives Director, Kristin Perez furniture that is more functional for experimentation, as well Danielle Fradet Andi McCloud Asa Scott of students. Many of our 2012 graduates have Many families may know as updating our inventory of scientific instruments. Each Kelly Fradet Anica West Renisha Owen been together since Preschool or Kindergarten Kristin Perez as the preschool student at Pasadena Christian will become familiar with the and have formed lifelong bonds. Their time at Andrea Chau Nathan Elffers teacher that heads up the Outdoor Classroom. This summer, scientific equipment that the national standard guidelines Salutatorians Pasadena Christian has shaped them into fine Lindsay Powell Andrew Parker she has taken over a new role as the Director of Pasadena outline for his or her grade level. To that end, there are already Lacie Fradet young men and women who now look forward Serene Babikian Dilan Wijesinghe Christian Preschool. Since receiving her Bachelor of Science plans to purchase 15 high-level microscopes, including one Lauren Stiles to new challenges and adventures in high school. Heather Turcios We ask that the Lord continue to bless and guide in Early Childhood Education Pre-K – 3rd Grade, Kristin has that will have the ability to connect to a projector. Scholar Athletes Citizenship Elise Holmes them as they embark on this new season of life. taught Kindergarten, First Grade and Preschool. In addition, Lauren Stiles The Science Center purchases are being made from funds Serene Babikian Danielle Fradet she held the position of Preschool Director at a full day Nate Elffers raised during the PCS Auction and the Jog-a-thon. The Cameron Smith Kelly Fradet High schools our graduates will be attending: preschool program that served children 18 months – 5 years. current budget on hand is $22,000, but as the list of purchases Alverno High School Outside of the U.S. (Kristin lived in Taiwan for 2 years), she grows, we will continue to need the support of our PCS family Outstanding Achievement in Math: Lauren Stailes Crescenta Valley High School was a preschool teacher at Taipei American School, as well to complete this important project. The purchase of 3-4 Damien High School as a 3rd and 4th grade Language & Literacy Instructor. In Outstanding Achievement in English: Natalie Rozman Don Bosco Technical Institute experiment tables will already cut significantly into the budget, August 2011, her family moved to California where she began Flintridge Preparatory School as they are about $3,200 each. We ask that current and former Outstanding Achievement in Science: Dilan Wijesinghe her work as the Outdoor Curriculum Specialist at Pasadena Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy PCS families and alumni consider making a contribution to Christian Preschool. After much success in that program, Outstanding Achievement in History: Andrew Lou Glendale Adventist Academy this worthy project and help us reach our goal of raising an Kristin was promoted. Outstanding Achievement in Bible: Vanessa Ocon Immaculate Heart High School additional $10,000. If you would like to participate, please send La Salle High School your donation payable to “PCS” indicating “Science Center” Along with this new position, Kristin is currently pursuing a Outstanding Achievement in Art/Photography: Loyola High School in the memo. The students of Pasadena Christian thank you Master’s of Education in Educational Leadership as well as Kendra Fitzgerald – Art • Priscilla Edwards – Photo Maranatha High School for your help in creating a modern, cutting-edge area that will enjoying life with her husband, Manuel, and their boys Mayfield Senior School enhance their science experience. Christian (age 8) and William (age 6), both of whom attend PCS. St. Francis High School The Webb Schools 4 PCScene Summer 2012 Westridge School PCScene Summer 2012 5

Golf Tournament and Auction Contributors Thank You to our 65th Anniversary ALUMNI NEWS 300 Pasadena Los Gringos Locos The Ice House Celebration Sponsors! Adrea Scheidler Photography Louise's Trattoria The Museum of Tolerance At the 23rd Annual PCS Golf Tournament Ajalat & Ajalat, LLP Lunch Salon The Only Place In Town and Dinner Auction, attendees celebrated the JP (’99) and Rebecca (’99) Musgrove Aki Sakanashi Maggie Yebremian The Pasadena Playhouse school’s 65th Anniversary. Thanks to the welcomed their first child Julia Grace Altadena Hardware Maranatha High School Booster Club The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum generous contributions of our benefactors, who was born April 23, 2012. At birth, Applebee's Restaurant Marc and Leah Fleischmann The Summer Art Academy's Cooking Camp sponsors and contributors, it was not only a Julia was 6 lbs. 6 oz. and 19 ½ inches. Art & Suzy Burkhard Maria's Italian Kitchen Two Dragons Martial Arts successful fundraiser, but also an exciting event She is such a joy and blessing in their Auntie Anne's Pretzels Mark Monreal - Live Sax Player UCLA Dept. of Intercollegiate Athletics filled with a spirit of gratitude for those who have lives. Currently living in the Bay Area, Beckham Grill Mary Falkingham Floral Designs ULTRAZONE Laser Tag contributed to the history of Pasadena Christian JP is a managed portfolios associate at Bently & Suzzanne Au Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant Vernon Lee Gymnastics School since 1946. Funds raised will help equip Litman Gregory, a local asset management Biyoshi - Steve Chapel Merle Norman Cosmetics - Montrose Vic's Cleaners our new Science Center, as well as support our firm. He also keeps busy as a member of the Brookside Golf Club Merrill Lynch - Alisa Chanpong-Amateau Von's - La Canada board of directors at Saint Mary’s College as operating budget. We are so grateful to our Burkard Nurseries Michelle Smatko West Coast Ticket Service sponsors and the Golf & Auction Committees! well as serving in various roles at their church. Rebecca loves being at California Cactus Center Mijares Mexican Restaurant Wonderland Custom Cakes home with Julia, but plans to resume her career as a part-time NICU California Picture Framing Montage Beverly Hills Your Closets Concierge - Anne Arlie Benefactors nurse. They spend much of their free time traveling to visit family Casa del Rey - Ed Rey My Sweet Cupcake Gilmour Insurance throughout the U.S. Champion Cleaners NBC Universal PCS Faculty & Staff Children's Museum at La Habra Nails by Christine Mrs. Jackie Bailey, Elementary Principal John & Kathy Prosser Katelyn Bollenbacher (’03) is the Program Mrs. Christiana Bertolucci, 6th grade Club Champion Gymnastics Nancy Doyle Dave & Mary Sue Scheidler Manager for Best Buddies California in the College Launch Narrative, LLC - Monica Bucknam Mrs. Cindie Ekstrand, Jr. High San Francisco Bay Area. Best Buddies is Craig & Brenda Takata New Moon Restaurant - Collin Tom Coach Diane Evans CityWorks Management, LLC a 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization that provides Dave & Mary Sue Scheidler Nuccio's Nursery Ms. Heidi Hart, Art Steve & Stephanie Lazarian friends and jobs for people with Intellectual David & Lucia Shaw Oba Sushi Izakaya Mrs. Sarah Holmstrom, 6th grade ESSCO ~ Electric Service & Supply Co. and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). On DC Golf - Doug Colliflower On Location Creations Mrs. Diane James, Kgt Teaching Asst. www.esscoelectric.com June 13, 2012 she visited the California State Dish Restaurant Original Tommy's Mrs. Vikki Mele, Emerging Needs Coordinator Capital to take part in legislation to help Domenico's Italian Kitchen P.M. Jacoy Menswear Mr. Ken Orr, Jr Hi Principal Lunch Sponsor restore dignity to the disabled. Katelyn and Dream Dinners Paco's Mexican Restaurant Coach Adrian Pirozko Bolton & Company Best Buddies program participant, John El Portal Restaurant Panda Express - Maria McCloud Ryan Fridborg, MAOD, SPHR Hammond, testified for Assembly Bill 2730 nicknamed the Shriver Ellen's Silk Screening Pasadena Civic Ballet Center PCS Student Artists www.boltonco.com R-word Act. This bill replaces the term “mentally retarded” with Embassy Suites - Monterey Bay Seaside Pasadena Tournament of Roses Kailie Aberin Bradford Direct “intellectual disability” in California State Law references. As an Evergreen Physical Therapy - Dave Johnson Patricia Williams Emma Brown www.bradforddirect.com organization, Best Buddies California sponsored the bill because Festival of Arts Laguna Beach Payke Gymnastics Academy Moxie Burkhard they have seen firsthand how the use of the R word can affect people’s Ethan Coe-Renner Regal Press Fish King Seafood Pie 'N Burger www.regalpress.com perceptions for individuals with IDD. The word, which was once the Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse Pilates-4-Pain Management - Jennifer Kutch Junia Coe-Renner appropriate term, has over time evolved into something very hurtful, fresh & easy Neighborhood Market Planes of Fame Air Museum Victoria Conlon Tee Sponsors used to label something or someone dumb, or unpleasing. Isn’t it Fritz Family Play It Again Sports Isabella Coulter Ajalat & Ajalat, LLP exciting to hear how our alumni are making a difference in the world! Golf n' Stuff Playworks - toys for serious play Sophie Daniels Gregory M. Ajalat, Esq. Green Street Restaurant Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Marshall Dodds www.Ajalatlaw.com Congratulations 2012 Eagle Scouts Greg & Julie Ajalat Rich & Kim Chinen Alexander Douglas Arroyo Hardwoods from Troop 21! Halper Fine Art Richard Nixon Foundation Ashley Fowler Michael Hugens Back row: Chandler Nahigian (’08), Hartigan Photography Robert A. Sue, DDS Sarah Fritz www.arroyohardwoods.com Jared Equitz (’08), Markus Liepins(’08), Noah Geihm Hollywood Baskets Roclord Studio Photography The Baker Nelson Family Blake Simon (’08), and Jason Bunn (’07). In-N-Out Rose Bowl Aquatics Center Gabriella Gonzales Front row: Nicholas Dechant (’08) and Jacob Maarse Florist Rose Story Farm Taylor Hugens Canada FormPrint, Inc. Thomas Dechant (’08). Jacobs Engineering Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill Brittney Hwang Bruce Agnew On Sunday, January 29, 2012, these www.formprint.com Joe & Jen Zambrano San Diego Zoo Global Camilla Li Pasadena Christian alumni, who all Celeste Masci John & Kathy Prosser San Marino Toy and Book Shoppe, Inc. Congratulations Class of 2012 attended PCS from Kindergarten thru 8th grade, received the highest Jolene Murphy John Wells Golf Shops Santa Anita Park Mark & Diane Evans achievement in scouting - the Eagle Scout rank. Each Scout spent many Elle Nawrocki Julienne Scott & Cathy Green Mark Evans Construction (626) 398-5561 hours working on various merit badges and rank advancements throughout Jump 'n Jammin Sean & Mindy Dwyer Alexis Pappachan the years. Their journeys culminated in individual Eagle Projects which took K-9 Klipping ~ Jackie Jackson & Keri Carrillo Shannon & Lisa Kim Charlotte Pearson Event Supporters place in various areas of the community - Angeles Chileo Campground, Shanti Rozario Kidspace Children's Museum Sharp Seating Company Barb & Eric Short Kidspace Museum, Mach1 Horse Therapy Ranch, Descanso Gardens, Nicholas St.Peter Krikorian Premiere Theatres Spartan Allstars Sports Day Camp J.P Amateau & Alisa Chanpong-Amateau Arlington Garden in Pasadena and the Pasadena Museum of History. We LA Philharmonic Association SpeedZone Abby Scheidler look forward to the plans that God has for these wonderful young men! Francis Shaw Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters La Canada Flintridge Country Club Style by Lily www.jamesonbrown.com La Salle High School Thach Family Caroline Smatko Keeping In Touch! Laguna Art Museum The Americana at Brand Hailey Soh Vicenti, Lloyd & Stutzman LLP Pasadena Christian School is thankful for each student who God has Larry & Mary Ann Bennett The Apple Cart Keala Sunada Derrick DeBroyne placed in our care. We are blessed as we watch them progress from Legoland The Comedy & Magic Club Charlotte Taormina www.vlsllp.com Preschool, to Elementary and to Jr. High. We are doubly blessed as Little Kuts - Anna Maria Ortiz The Huntington - Library, Art Collections & Emiko Tong we hear about their many accomplishments as they go through each Botanical Gardens A special thank you to all the Room Parents season of life. If you are a PCS graduate, please take time to update us. who were responsible for the classroom We would love to hear from you! [email protected] gifts and the parents who donated toward the class baskets. 6 PCScene Summer 2012 PCScene Summer 2012 7

Making Joyful Music! While the arts, and particularly music, are being continually cut in state schools and even nearby private/independent schools, we are proud to have a new PCS Instrumental Program. It has truly flourished this year under the direction of Dr. Gene Chung, who joined our teaching staff last September. He brought with him a wealth of experience, including most recently, a Doctor of Musical Arts from Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, CA and a Master of Theology. He also currently serves as Founder/Music Director of the Wesley Youth Orchestra in Los Angeles, Music Minister of the Los Angeles Dong San Methodist Church, and volunteer Music Director/Education Director of Love-in-Music, LA. His background includes teaching at an elementary school, serving as a pastor, and serving as Music Director for different churches. Finally, and perhaps most important of all, is that he is a parent of our own third grader Isaac Chung. He knows our school culture well, and can add much to making our music program one of the best in the San Gabriel Valley. Dr. Chung's motto is based on Psalm 150, "Praise the Lord with musical instruments." He is indeed, helping our students lay the foundation for a lifetime of just that! The Instrumental Music Program that he brought to PCS during the school day includes: · Beginning & Intermediate Violin · Beginning & Intermediate Cello · Beginning & Intermediate Woodwinds & Brass · Advanced Violin & Cello · Advanced Woodwinds & Brass

Ethan Patrick, Michael Humphrey, Micah Coleman, and Connor Schimley. In addition to the in-school program, Dr. Chung offers a before-school opportunity for small group instruction (2-3 students) on violin; as well as an after school program for private instruction - given by professional musicians on violin, cello, flute, clarinet and trumpet. He also developed a PCS Summer Music Academy, which includes a Presenting…The Music Man! 30-minute small group instruction, private instruction, and an 8-week summer music theory course on DVD for home Pasadena Christian School study. He has truly been busy developing a variety of avenues in which our children can learn music and flourish. Performing Arts Depa rtment The Pasadena Christian Spring Musical is an annual tradition. This year, Music present s, Meredith Willson’s Director, Barbara Allen, led the students as they presented “The Music Man”. The students have responded well to Dr. Chung’s teaching style and worked hard this past year. Their efforts The 5th and 6th grade supplied the cast, with Ethan Patrick in the role of the soon culminated in a special evening that showcased their musical talents at the Spring Concert, featuring the PCS to be reformed swindler Professor Harold Hill and Emily Baker-Nelson in the role Chamber Orchestra, Beginning and Intermediate Band, and Beginning and Intermediate Violins. Friends and family of Marian Paroo, the town librarian and piano teacher who believes in him and helps were excited by the progress the students made in just one year, and were so very proud of their performances. him realize he really isn’t just out for himself. The cast was supported by the Joyful It also enticed many other potential students to explore the program in September. Sounds choral group, which is made up of 3rd and 4th grade students. We are blessed to have such a great group of willing and talented students who work hard We are truly blessed to have someone so qualified in Music Ministry come to our campus. We hope that many to present the best. The school was also blessed to receive a generous donation (if not all) of our students will utilize his wonderful expertise and talents. We are certain that the investment of from Wells Fargo, which enabled us to print professional quality programs. time in music instruction will produce life-long benefit to many of our students. Pasadena Christian is happy to give students the opportunity to experience the rigors of putting on a theatrical production as well as expand their view of the arts. Instrumental Concert “Pasadena Christian’s Instrumental Concert Abigail Kim Instrumental Music Director Dr. Gene Chung and Madison Freeman. We look forward to continuing this long-standing tradition next year. and Ethan Coe-Renner.”

Sharon Sakai Thankful for the BYH Family After 14 years as Director of the Big Yellow House, Sharon Sakai is beginning a new chapter in her life. It is difficult for her to say goodbye, but health challenges and her new role as “Grandma” made it clear that this is part of God’s plan.

In 2004, doctors discovered that Sharon had a meningioma (benign brain tumor). Surgery was not an option but through stereotactic radiation, chemotherapy, and God’s grace, Sharon has been surprising the doctors with milder than expected Jennifer Treptow, Elizabeth Cass, Benjamin Samuels, effects. This past year, the tumor did a little growing; chemotherapy continues; MRIs have shown no change; and Sharon and Emily Baker-Nelson. wants everyone to know that she is doing fine and God continues to be in control. Since leaving BYH in April, Sharon Joey Rivera, Jalynn Irwin, and Alison Fujimoto. has been spending time with her family, including her first grandchild Leonardo and will be leaving on her very first cruise to Alaska with her husband, Stan.

“Friendships of parents, students and staff have meant a lot to me,” says Sharon. “It has been an honor and a blessing to be able to get to know and observe many of our students as they have grown and matured from Kindergarten through Thank You Wells Fargo! 8th Grade. I am thankful that I was able to be part of this process. Thank you for your prayers. Blessings to you all.”

8 PCScene Summer 2012 PCScene Summer 2012 9 Pasadena Christian 2012 – 2013 Teacher Wish List Thank you to our Annual Fund At the beginning of each school year, we often receive inquiries from parents who want to purchase items for their child’s Campaign Parent Donors! Staff/Faculty News classroom. In response, we have compiled the following wish list for the 2012-13 school year. This year our Parent Giving to the Annual Fund more To donate toward one of these items, please send in your check payable to “PCS” along with a note indicating which than doubled. What a great accomplishment for PCS. Birth Announcements: classroom and item you are donating toward. In the event that the item is already purchased, we will apply the funds to On behalf of the students who directly benefit from your The past school year was full of excitement and anticipation as we another item for the specified classroom or department. If you would like to personally purchase an item, please contact generous gifts, we thank you for your support. Please showered four of our faculty members with blessings for their first babies. our Development Office at (626)773-7910 for details. know and trust that each gift will make a real impact on the type of education we can provide our students, and Baby: Aidan Curtis On behalf of our faculty, staff and students, we would like to thank you all for your thoughtfulness and giving spirit. we are humbled by your spirit of giving. Parents: Warren & Beth Curtis (Jr. High Teacher & PCS Alum '97) Mrs. Chelsea Northrop – Preschool Class 1 Mrs. Ryor - 1A Mrs. Holmstrom – 6A The PCS Annual Fund helps us to maintain the quality Birthdate: February 13,2012 Elmo MO-1 Document Camera Building Fluency Card Bank $63 Rainy Day Games $varies of our programs and continue expanding the excellence Weight: 9lbs. 3 oz. of our school. While tuition dollars do the major work & In Focus 112 Projector Combo $937 30 - Extra Book Bins $5 ea. SpellingCity.com Premium $93 Length: 22 inches iPod Classic 160 Gb $312 Legos $varies Membership of maintaining our programs, without Annual Fund 3-D Magnet Builders Class Set $100 donations we cannot grow. From the creation of the Acrylic Specimens Collection of 12 $117 5-Drawer Desktop $19 new Science Center, to providing new instruments for Lego Wheel Set $48 5 Minute Sand Timer $19 Organizer/clear-turquoise our music program; and from adding new computer Lego Community Mini-Figures Set $60 iPad 2 or iPad 3 $500+ 5 Drawer Desktop $19 software and hardware to our classrooms, to updating Baby: Ethan Scott Marshall Magformers Designer Set (various) $40-$150 Organizer/clear-lime our play structures - we appreciate your support and Parents: Scott and Denise Marshall Magna-Tiles Clear Colors 100 pcs. $154 ea. Mrs. Tcharkhoutian – 1B we hope to double giving again next year. Building Fluency Card Bank $63 Ms. Johnson – Junior High (4th Grade Teacher) Anonymous Donors Preschool Class 2 30 - Extra Book Bins $5 ea. Insignia Boom-box w/Apple $82 Birthdate: March 13, 2012 at 1:43 a.m. Legos $varies Wil & Suzie Allen Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. Wireless Classroom Headphones Set $224 iPod Doc/Black Jon Andersen & Martha Williamson CD & Cassette Player/Recorder $125 3-D Magnet Builders Class Set $100 Samsonite Folding Luggage $38 Bently & Suzzanne Au Length: 19 inches Easi-Speak Recording Microphone $88 5 Minute Sand Timer $19 Cart/Black Gary & Annie Barseghian iPad 2 or iPad 3 $500+ Cannon Powershot A3400, $163 Art & Suzy Burkhard Mr. Tim Gray– Preschool Class 3 16.0 Mega Pixal Ted Chi & Cindy Kang Animals Up Close Puzzle Set $125 Mrs. Gallego – 2B Digital Camera Bundle/Red Richard & Michelle Chino Baby: Charlie Patrick Holmstrom Treasury of Books Grades 2 to 3 $220 Jinshik & Choonok Chung Parents: Eric & Sarah Holmstrom Careers Puzzle Set $150 Scott & Shawn Crawshaw Rainbow Parachute $69 Best Sellers Grade 2 $62 Dr. Gene Chung – (6th Grade Teacher) Accelerated Reader II Grade 2 $208 Scott & Debbie Daniels Basic Bulk Bricks Lego $63 Instrumental Music Carey Doss & Laura Romero-Doss Birthdate: July 16, 2012 at 8:11 a.m. Accelerated Reader Grade 2 $206 Lego Doors, Windows & Roof Set $47 Yamaha Arius YDP141 $1,440 David & Adriana Eliassen Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. Accelerated Reader Grade 3 $205 Lego Community Mini-Figures Set $60 88-Key Digital Piano Sadao & Jennifer Endo Length: 21 inches Large Lego Base Plates $37 Reading Comprehension Games Library $174 w/Bench Michael & Danthanh Fields Mastering Math Games Library $119 Michael & Julie Gallagher iMac Computer $1,500 Robert & Leslie Glass Preschool Class 4 Mrs. Trujillo – 3rd Grade Piano Work Desk $312 Philip & Genevieve Gonsal 4th – 8th Grade Spanish Teacher, Hamilton AM/FM, DC and MP3 Player $200 3 sets - Write and Wipe Lapboards $35 ea. Frank Gonzalez & Pamela Madrid Alma Purcell and husband Mitchell had 3 sets - Write and Wipe Lapboard Erasers $18 ea. Mario & Elizabeth Haug Mrs. Sheri Deming-Elliott – Preschool Class 5 Michael & Pam Hayashida twin boys born on May 29. Baby #1, Bird in Hand Mini Sand and Water Table $300 Exacto School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener $68 Ralph & Veronica Humphrey Avram (In photo), weighed 3 pounds and Standing Mirror $113 Favorite Action Games Set $119 Kenneth & Valerie Kitahara baby #2 Alexander weighed 1 lb. 11 oz. Giant Building Bricks $48 Reading Comprehension Games Library $174 David Knott & Anna Kalinka-Knott at birth. Mom and Dad are spending one- 2 - Beanbag Seats (1 Green, 1 Blue) $75 ea. Joey & Shari Kragelund on-onetime with Avram at home, while 6 - Tabletop Paper Centers $32 ea. Mike Lai & Sonia Sit Mrs. Gwendolyn Kiessling – Preschool Carl Li & Karen Yang Alexander is in the NICU. Parents are confident that God will finish the work he started in the boys. Outdoor Classroom Mrs. Bricker – 4B Giancarlo Licata & Sonja Kretchmer Licata They particularly ask for prayer for Alexander’s lung development. Soft Baseball Bats Double-pedestal Desk $275 Robert & Vera Martirossian Marie Masakayan 2 Supersticker Value Packs $36ea Intermediate Math Game Kit $133 4 Picture Sticker Packs $15ea Eve & Randy Mathews Pairs in Pears Game $22 Michael Neely & Lisa Blanc New Director of Big Yellow House, Suzie Allen AM/FM CD Player & MP3 $200 Math Diction Game $32 Christopher & Jean Overton 2 Converto Hand-Propelled Trikes $500ea Daily Math Stretches $32 Manuel & Kristin Perez We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Suzie Allen will be serving as Richard & Mary Polanco our new Director of Day Care, endearingly known as “Big Yellow House” Mrs. Parker – KA Creative Smart Board Lessons $19 Primary Sources/Interactive White Board $38 Rick & Vicki Rekedal or “BYH”. Having been employed at PCS for 8 years, Mrs. Allen has X-Acto Model 41 Electric Sharpener $213 Eddie & Rida Rivera worked in the Front Office and in the Development Department. Most 50 Skill Building Pyramid Puzzles $15 Jason & Heather Robie Double Pocket Chart Stand $85 recently, she served as Principals’ Assistant for the Elementary and School Smart Folding File Cart w/Caddy $38 SpellingCity.com Premium Membership $50 Stanley Rozario & Connie Ung Marc & Sandi Rozman Jr. High Principals. Her assistance in administration will be missed, 3 - Clip-On Bookends $23 ea. Mrs. Williams – 5A David & Paige Salardino but her valuable skills will be carried over into her new position as The Photographic Card Deck $21 Rick & Tresha San-Martin Mrs. French – KB Director of Day Care. While the programs and services of BYH have of Elements Mark & Julie Scoon always been strong, it is her vision to take them to the next level Numbers & Counting Interactive $25 Theodore Gray’s Elements Vault Treasures $29 Steve & Christine Selak CD-ROM Lucia & David Shaw with regard to staff service and quality care for our before and after of the Periodic Table w/Removable Archival Michael & Janice Shintaku school program. Mrs. Allen brings with her a Business Degree from Buckle, Lace and Tie Dressing Frame $44 Documents and Real Elements Sample Log Builders Starter Set $37 Brett & Maria Shwery Oregon State University. Her family consists of Wil, her husband of 2 - Math Dice Tub $36 ea. Andrew & Debbie Sierra 25 years (a rocket scientist for JPL), and their two children Haley Phonemic Awareness Plinko Game $62 NOVA PBS DVD The Elements – A $50 Adam & Karen Sisson Linking Number Monkeys $37 Dustin & Krista Smith (6th grade) and Sam (8th grade) who both started at PCS when they Visual Exploration and Hunting the Elements were in preschool. 6’ Rainbow Parachute $27 DVD and Book Glen & Lori Smith Tegu Magnetic Blocks Orig. Set 52 pcs. $156 John & Joanna Soh SpellingCity.com Premium Membership $50 Phil & Denise Williams Stephanie & Tony Yates 10 PCScene Summer 2012 Joe & Jen Zambrano PCScene Summer 2012 11 Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PCScene Pasadena, CA Pasadena Christian School Permit No. 47 1515 North Los Robles Avenue Pasadena, California 91104 Address Service Requested

IN THIS ISSUE

Students Reaching out to the World...... 1 2012 Graduating Class...... 4 & 5 New Preschool Director...... 5 Alumni News...... 7 New Instrumental Program...... 9 New Director Of Big Yellow House...... 11

PCS Plans for New Science Center Coming Fall of 2012, details on page 5...