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🌱 Patch AM: What Measure M construction means for San Marino students this school year
Also, don't miss Marching Band Showcase on the San Marino Patch calendar

Hi there, San Marino! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Measure M construction means for San Marino students this school year
- Could your next ATM visit in San Marino cost you cash?
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Hot with plenty of sun, temps: high: 96, low: 70.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• SMUSD: Measure M in Motion (outlooknewspapers.com) — San Marino families will see big Measure M changes on campus this fall, including a completed turf field at San Marino High School and new playgrounds coming soon to Carver and Valentine. Temporary classrooms at Valentine and SMHS are now in place to prepare for larger construction, with track replacement at the high school pushed to winter break to avoid disrupting fall sports.
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• San Marino Police Sound the Alarm on 'Cash Trapping' (outlooknewspapers.com) — San Marino Police are warning residents about a growing ATM scam called "cash trapping," where thieves block the cash slot so withdrawals are recorded but money never appears. Officers explain how to spot tampered machines, what to do if cash doesn't dispense, and urge anyone victimized at a San Marino bank to contact SMPD immediately.
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📸 Around San Marino
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Marino
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- Marching Band Showcase
San Marino High San Marino, CA 91108
7:00 pm - Closed Session Board of Education Meeting (Start time TBD)
San Marino Unified 1665 West Dr, San Marino, CA 91108, USA
5:00 pm - Open Session Board of Education Meeting
San Marino Unified 1665 West Dr, San Marino, CA 91108, USA
7:00 pm - Back to School Night 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Altadena Arts Magnet Pasadena, CA 91101 - Minimum Day - Dismissal @ 11:30 am
Altadena Arts Magnet Pasadena, CA 91101 - Early Dismissal - Back To School Night
Don Benito Fundamental School Pasadena, CA 91101
8:45 am - Blaze Dineout
Hamilton Elementary School Pasadena, CA 91101
4:00 pm - Back to School Night
Longfellow Elementary School Pasadena, CA 91101
5:30 pm
Saturday August 22
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Coffee with the Counselor & PTA
Plymouth Elementary School Monrovia, CA 91016
8:15 am - Welcome Back Family Picnic, 5pm - 7pm
Repetto Elementary Monterey Park, CA 91754
5:00 pm - AV 5th Grade Playdate
District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
5:00 pm - 5th Grade Playdate
District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
5:00 pm
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
San Gabriel
- Altadena's Five Acres Tees Up for Its Next 100 Years (pasadenanow.com)
- Huntington Health Recognized Among State's Best Hospitals (outlooknewspapers.com)
- Covina-Valley Unified welcomes back thousands of students as school year gets going (sgvtribune.com)
South Pasadena
- Backlot Market at Hotbox Vintage! Check Out the 'BACKLOT' During the South Pasadena Arts Crawl! (southpasadenan.com)
Ok San Marino! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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