Our students spend time frequently in our school garden where they participate in hands-on learning, develop connections to nature, and learn environmental stewardship. Our garden program instills a sense of responsibility and empowerment, and they take ownership of caring for plants and watching them grow.
Our library is a place where students learn to LOVE reading. Through weekly visits, students have the opportunity to check out books with the help of our library coordinator.
Physical education fosters healthy habits, strengthens bodies and minds, and promotes cooperative learning. Our students engage in PE regularly with an emphasis on health, fitness, and fun!
Social-emotional learning (SEL) lays the foundation for student well-being and success. SEL equips children with essential skills such as self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and effective communication, which are fundamental for navigating relationships, managing emotions, and making responsible decisions. By fostering a positive school climate and providing opportunities for SEL, educators empower students to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
We are fortunate to have a mental health team to support our students. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), Guidance Counselors, and counseling interns, work with students in classroom, group, and individual settings to support their mental health.
Students of all ages LOVE our Buddy program. Older students serve as mentors to their younger buddies where they learn to work together in community bonding activities. Encouraging students to build relationships across grade levels provides a safe, supportive school environment for all students.
Field trips and outdoor education provide experiential learning opportunities that add context and real-world applications to classroom activities. Common field trips include local watersheds, historical sites, museums, and an overnight 6th-grade camp experience.
The LEGO Lab, supported by a generous local grant, is a hub of creativity and innovation. This vibrant, welcoming space inspires hands-on learning and collaborative problem-solving using LEGO bricks and robotics. Here, students of all ages come together to engage in fun, interactive projects that ignite their imaginations. They develop critical thinking, teamwork, and STEM skills, all while having a blast. The LEGO Lab is where bright ideas come to life, preparing young minds for a brilliant future.
The California Department of Education recently awarded us the Green Ribbon Schools Award for our innovative efforts to reduce environmental impacts, promote better health, and ensure effective sustainability and environmental education. This is only the beginning for our focus on environmental education as we expand our work in this area.
Our school offers a variety of afterschool enrichment opportunities to extend learning for our students.
Our students receive weekly instruction in music from a credentialed music teacher. Primary-age students explore singing and rhythm through Orff instruments, movement and song. Grades 5 and 6 have opportunities to learn a band instrument such as woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
Our students have an opportunity to participate in a musical theater production through our afterschool program. In addition to acting, singing, and dancing, participating in theater arts can help develop confidence, public speaking skills and lasting friendships.
Our students receive instruction in visual art from a credentialed art teacher and from volunteers in our art docent program. Our program strives to nurture creativity and critical thinking through hands-on activities and exposure to various artistic techniques and mediums.
