

Eliot Arts Magnet
March 28th, 2025
No School Monday for Cesar Chavez Day 3.31.2025
School will be closed in honor of Cesar Chavez Day on Monday March 31st. Classes resume Tuesday April 1st.
Early Dismissal and Spring Break
Students will be dismissed early on Friday April 4th at 1:05pm. Spring Break is from Monday, April 7th through Friday April 11th. Classes will resume Monday April 14th 2025.
Panorama Survey - Please complete Now!
We need input from our parents guardians and families to learn ways we can improve our school climate. This is especially important at this time as we have transitioned to our temporary location.
Please take a moment to complete the survey here:
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/pusd/spring25family/surveys
Needs Assessment
Each year, the School Site Council approved the Single Plan for Student Achievement to guide the school budget for the year. Please complete the attached survey to help us develop our plan.
Cada año, el Consejo Escolar aprobó el Plan Único para el Rendimiento Estudiantil para guiar el presupuesto escolar para el año. Complete la encuesta adjunta para ayudarnos a desarrollar nuestro plan.
PTSA - Volunteers Needed!
Parent Volunteers are needed to support the end of the year activities. We have so many great activities planned for our students but none of this can happen without support from our community. Please use the links below to help us out!
Se necesitan padres voluntarios para apoyar las actividades de fin de año. Tenemos tantas actividades geniales planeadas para nuestros estudiantes, pero nada de esto puede suceder sin el apoyo de nuestra comunidad. ¡Utilice los enlaces a continuación para ayudarnos!
Yearbooks on Sale Now!
Order a Yearbook Now! The deadline to purchase is April 20, 2025
Orders are submitted directly through yearbookordercenter.com
The code for purchase for Eliot is 16974
Cost is $30
* 8th graders who meet the eligibility requirements will have the yearbook included in their end of the year package
* Los estudiantes de octavo grado que cumplan con los requisitos de elegibilidad tendrán el anuario incluido en su paquete de fin de año.
No Cell Phones at School
Cell Phone usage is not allowed at all during the school day.
If students need to use their cellphones they are to request permission from teachers to use the phone in the main office. Students using cell phones will have them confiscated and returned at the end of the day on the first offense. Every time thereafter, parents will be called to pick it up.
Please contact me at mckenzie.lanisha@pusd.us with any questions or concerns you have.
Rose's Tutoring
Additional Tutoring for Math is available through LEARNS after school
Sign up through LEARNS to be added to the waitlist. Contact Ms. Estephanie for more information at
8th grade Annoucements
8th grade formals
Order your 8th grade formal pictures using the link below. The deadline to purchase in March 24th. The code to access your students pictures is the student ID number.
https://fotoramastudio.simplephoto.com/
8th grade Eligibility Forms
The 8th grade package will be free of charge this year and will include
- Ticket to Knotts for June 2
- T Shirt
- Yearbook
- Admission to 8th grade picnic
- Admission to 8th grade breakfast
Students must meet the Eligiblity requirements listed.
Contact our counselor at simmons.jody@pusd.us
El paquete de octavo grado será gratuito este año e incluirá - Entrada a Knotts para el 2 de junio - Camiseta - Anuario - Entrada al picnic de octavo grado. - Entrada al desayuno de 8º grado. Los estudiantes deben cumplir con los requisitos de elegibilidad enumerados.
Shrek Jr. - April 18th at the Ahmanson Theater in Downtown Los Angeles
Students from Altadena Arts and Eliot Arts Magnet will perform a one night only benefit production of Shrek the Musical, JR at the Ahmanson theater on April 18th at 7pm. This heartwarming event comes after the heartbreak the students experienced after the Eaton Fire that burned the Auditorium, practice space along with much else at Eliot Arts. Proceeds from the performances will go towards rebuilding the arts programs at both schools. More tickets will be made available on Wednesday March 19th.
Summer at PCC NorthWest
PCC will be offering a number of Dual enrollment courses for Pasadena Unified Students at John Muir High School this summer. Contact Mr. Simmons for information and course descriptions. Use the QR code to sign up for classes before they fill up!
Summer Conservatory at Eliot
Eliot will offer a summer conservatory at our temporary campus here at 325 Oak Knoll this summer. Classes are available for any PUSD student currently in grades 4-7. Students can participate in Theater, Dance, Music or Visual Arts. Use the link here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPS5zf77j2YheosuL68rcEPlHObbXcHJ8RcyvdXFnRFRGQRQ/viewform?usp=sharing
to sign up and contact Ms. Policky for any questions you.
Aquarium of the Pacific: Free Tickets Available
Great News! The Aquarium of the Pacific has given Eliot FREE Tickets to visit. Please use the form below to reserve tickets on a first come first served basis. Please contact me directly if you have any questions or concerns at mckenzie.lanisha@pusd.us
¡Buenas noticias! El Acuario del Pacífico le ha regalado entradas GRATUITAS a Eliot para visitar. Utilice el siguiente formulario para reservar boletos por orden de llegada. Comuníquese conmigo directamente si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud en mckenzie.lanisha@pusd.us