Monrovia's Fountain to Falls Race | 'Low on Food' | Huff: Teacher Pink Slip System Illogical | MHS Open House

~ Registration for the Second Fountain to the Falls Race, on May 19, opens tomorrow, March 1. Details: http://goo.gl/pwZy8

 

~ Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center reports its food inventory "is at a ten-year low." If you'd like to help you can donate money or drop off groceries or fresh backyard fruit. Most-needed items are rice, pasta and beans, soups; peanut butter, cereals (cold and hot), canned foods (vegetables, fruits, beans, meats), tomato/spaghetti sauce, and meal helpers like tuna and mac and cheese. The Center is at 415 W. Chestnut.

 

~ State Senator Bob Huff said there is no logic in the state requirement that teachers notify school staff of layoffs by March 15 when the state budget - upon which any layoff decision should be based - isn't completed until June. He said the rule leads to needless pink slips issued by cautious school districts and needless teacher anxiety, since many of the terminations are rescinded. http://goo.gl/RrFvk

 

~ Monrovia High Open House March 7 at 6:30 p.m. Parking in the student lot off of Madison or on the street. http://goo.gl/TBeyP

 

- Brad Haugaard