Community Corner

Test Scores Dip Slightly and Solutions for Birthday Gifts on a Budget

Here are five things Monrovia residents need to know today.

1. Monrovia High School is doing registration for its incoming 9th graders from 8 a.m. to noon. Click on the school district's website for more information.

2. Monrovia Unified School District standardized test scores in core subjects dipped slightly. Click here to read more of the story.

3. An Old Town Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Visit the city's website for an agenda and more information.

4. Capistrano Connections Academy is hosting a family information session from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on its virtual K-12 public school. Click here for more information on the free event.

5. What is the going rate for birthday presents? In the Patch feature "Smart Spending," the writer discusses the typical costs and how you can find gifts that fit your budget.

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