Updates from Maritza Travanti

It’s Teacher Appreciation week! I recently closed a school board meeting for a past MUSD teacher who passed away. I heard so many great stories about her. I sincerely hope we don’t wait to say good things about teachers after they have passed. Please reach out and give a virtual pat on the back for a job well done and the difference they are making in your child’s life. They could use the encouraging messages! #MUSDproud #teacherappreciationweek

Hello everyone. I want to remind you all, there will be a very important webinar this evening at 7pm on Suicide Awareness and prevention. Please check your parent square for a message from Catherine Real. The zoom link is imbedded within the message. The more we know, the better off we and our kids will be.

You can find the agenda for tonight’s school board meeting with the link below. Meeting starts at 7pm. Public comments can be submitted up to the start of the meeting. Get up to date information on school reopening, new LACDH guidance and so much more including important recognitions. ... In addition, I will report out in the status of the hiring of a new superintendent. See you tonight. https://www.monroviaschools.net/apps/pages/index.jsp

Good morning. Monrovia School board meeting tonight at 7pm and can be viewed live on KGEM or our YouTube Channel. Please send public comments to [email protected]. Among other items, Dr Thorossian will provide updates on distance learning, guidance from LA Dept of Health and next steps.

A message from the district regarding the upcoming 8th Annual Arts Festival celebrating Black History Month. This is one of my favorite events of the year featuring all five of our elementary school’s student art work. It will be virtual this year but still as special. Thanks to our partnership with the Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association. Celebrating Black History Month Dear Monrovia Staff and Families,... Happy Wednesday! We are pleased to partner with our good friends at the Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association for the 8th year. Please see the flyer for several exciting activities we have coming up this month. Have a great rest of the day! Sincerely, Patrick Garcia Director of Performing Arts Monrovia Unified School District

Please note this important message from Monrovia Unified and a good reminder about the District policy on student and family confidentiality. Thank you, stay safe and have a good evening.

Barbara Gholar of the Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association shared the following information during our last school board meeting. February is Black History month. This is a great opportunity to have open conversations and learn more about the history, identity and diversity. Here are some planned activities by the Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Associarion. ... This year’s theme is Honoring Black Families in our Communities Saturday February 6th, 2021 2-3:30pm Kick Off Schilarship fundraiser featuring local entertainment, The Fishers and The Dixon’s. Saturday February 13.2021 2-3:30pm Featured Speaker: Dr. Lauren Walton Psychiatrist and Rev. Duey Foster-Psychotherapist. Presentation by Carol McGruder of African Tobacco Control Leadership Council Group-Smoking Feature family: Firner Mayor Bob Bartlett Saturday February 27, 2021 1-2:30pm Celebration of Family Life Topic: Images and Reality of the Black Family video. Feature families: Mimi Mency, Frank Adams Family, and Bill Brooks Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZ0pce2rqjsrGdU8LF_37navGCz_N1MiB After registering, you will receive the details to join the events.

Important information for students, parents and guardians regarding our tiered support systems and mental health professional partnerships we maintain to provide support for our students, families and staff.