SPUSD Elementary Schools Highlight Community Kindness
Every year, near the end of January, all three South Pasadena elementary schools–Arroyo Vista, Marengo, and Monterey Hills–celebrate Kindness Week in various ways.
This year at Monterey Hills Elementary School, the focus shifted slightly to representation and connection, a joyful celebration of identity, creativity, and community. On Monday, January 26, City of South Pasadena Mayor Sheila Rossi visited Monterey Hills Elementary School, interacting with the children as they created colorful art collages representing themselves and their families.
Throughout the week at Arroyo Vista and Marengo, students will choose various activities, including adding kind notes, words of encouragement, and jokes to a Choose Kindness poster, writing thank-you notes to faculty and staff, and demonstrating acts of kindness during the school day.
Kindness-themed spirit days help promote a positive atmosphere within each school’s community as students exemplify care and compassion throughout the school year and beyond. Thank you to the wonderful PTA teams who helped customize and coordinate the week’s events for each school.
About South Pasadena Unified School District
Established in 1886, the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) serves approximately 4,700 students within five schools including three elementary schools, one middle school and one comprehensive high school in South Pasadena, California. Nestled in the West San Gabriel Valley, SPUSD has earned a reputation for providing high quality public education, attracting families who value challenging academic programs and outstanding teachers. Consistently recognized for superior performance, SPUSD students earn honors at the local, state and national level. The District draws vital support from parents and community members through the South Pasadena Educational Foundation, local PTAs and booster clubs.
For more information, contact: South Pasadena Unified School District, Office of the Superintendent, scarroll@spusd.net.
