This note from Susan Savitt Schwartz, Program Director of the Pasadena Educational Network (PEN):

More opportunities to tour neighborhood schools this week:

Tues., 12/1 – Eliot Middle School principal Peter Pannell welcomes prospective parents and community members for a tour of the school on Tuesday, December 1, beginning at 9:00 am. (Q: Why is there often a Sheriff's car parked out in front of Eliot? A: The Altadena Sheriff's station partners with Eliot Middle School to offer a very popular student leadership program on campus.)

Thurs., 12/3 – Altadena Principal Gregory White will give a tour of Altadena Elementary School (743 E. Calaveras St) beginning at 8:00 am.

Also, Pasadena Education Network (PEN) will offer a free program this coming Weds. (12/2) for families interested in learning about PUSD's Open Enrollment program. The earliest phase of open enrollment for the 2010-11 school year begins this Monday, 11/30, with sibling registration and priority application for the District's two dual language immersion programs (Mandarin at Burbank, Spanish at San Rafael). For more information visit the PEN website (www.penfamilies.org) or the PUSD website (www.pusd.us).