“Why Bilinguals are Smarter”
See this New York Times opinion piece about the advantages of being bilingual.
View ArticleInteresting report about new and Innovation schools
The Donnell Kay Foundation (local) published a report entitled “Great Expectations, Mixed Results” which analyzes and compares new schools vs. transformed schools. The report touches on charters and...
View ArticleNew Principal at Valdez for 2012-2013
As you will read in the letter, Mr. Sherman has decided to leave the principal role at Valdez over the summer. Jessica Buckley will become the next principal at Valdez! Valdez will continue on the...
View ArticleNew and Returning ECE/K and 1st Teachers for 2012-13
Please see our BIO page for our new and returning ECE-1st grade staff.
View ArticleLetters from the outgoing and incoming Principals
Please see letters from Mr. Sherman and from Ms. Buckley. Please see our updated staff list.
View ArticleSchool Supply Lists
Click to see school supply lists in English and Spanish: supply list 12-13
View ArticleRegistration Information
Please come into the school office to register between 8:00-4:00 Monday-Friday.
View ArticleStudy: Bilinguals Have Faster Brains
See the ABC News piece about bilingualism and the effects of aging on the brain.
View ArticleSTART DATES FOR 2013-14
Thursday, August 22nd – Kindergarten-5th grade, 9:00-3:45 Monday, August 26th – ECE 3-yr-olds (last name starting with A-G), 9:00-12:00 Tuesday, August 27th – ECE 3-yr-olds (last name starting with...
View ArticleTotally Tennyson is Saturday, April 27th!
Put the “fun” back into fundraising and support our school! Tickets on sale now. More info at http://www.totallytennyson.com.
View ArticleMeet your new teacher for 2013-2014!
Please join us to meet your new teacher for next year. At this event we will have lists of classroom assignments. ECE/K Tuesday, May 14, 4:15-5:15 pm in the auditorium 1st-5th Wednesday, May 15,...
View Article5th Grade Continuation/Continuacion de Quinto Grado
5th Grade Continuation – Monday, June 3 at 10:00 a.m. in the auditorium Please join us in celebrating our 5th graders as they move on to middle school. We will have a potluck in the gym following the...
View ArticleRegistration Info & Start Dates for 2013-14
Registration- In order to be fully enrolled, it is required that you fill out the student verification forms. Please stop by the school on one of the registration dates and bring any updated...
View ArticleSchool supply lists / Lista de Utiles 2013-14
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View ArticleFamily Picnic Social / Raspados para las Familias
Tuesday, August 20th, 2013 - 4:30-5:30 pm / Martes, 13 de agosto del 2013 – 4:30-5:30 pm This is a great time to meet classmates, teachers, and reconnect with friends! ¡Esta es una buena oportunidad...
View ArticleFor Young ELLs, Learning in Two Languages Best, Review Says
See the Education Week article about the benefits of dual-language programs.
View ArticlePowerPoint from Parent Information Night / presentacion de la noche de...
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View ArticleSeptember 12: Back to School Night / Noche de Regreso a la Escuela
Jueves, 12 de septiembre, 5:00-7:00 pm ¡Noche de Regreso a la Escuela es un buen momento para que usted venga a ver la escuela, mezclarse con los maestros y los padres en el salón de su hijo y tener...
View Article2013-2014 open house/tour dates!
Please click here for enrollment information and open house/tour dates!
View ArticleBreakfast in the classroom / Desayuno en los salones de clase
You are invited to come and enjoy breakfast with your child! Come and get to know other families in your child’s class. ¡Usted está invitado a asistir y disfrutar del desayuno con su hijo(a)! Venga a...
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