ATWATER ELEMENTARY ANNUAL PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES OPEN HOUSE

Atwater Ave. Elementary School

3271 Silver Lake Blvd

Atwater Village

Friday, February 18

8:30am - 10:30am

Atwater Avenue Elementary School is a Kindergarten through 6th Grade elementary school, Title 1, in the heart of Atwater Village. Steeped in history (founded in 1922) and deeply interwoven with generations of local families and local businesses, our 380 students and 70 staff are a richly diverse community, spanning a myriad of cultures, languages, races, religions, economical and social backgrounds.  Our school motto is: BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE and BE SAFE.  We, the Atwater Family, proudly share with you our many successes and highlights including:

·       Huge jumps in API scores. Currently 769 (up from 728 in 2009).  Our goal is 800 for 2011.

·       State of the Art Computer Lab (open after school free access), plus Mobile Computer Lab

·       New Smart Boards in every class

·       New Outdoor Reading Garden + Learning Center with organic plots

·       Free visual arts, theatre, and dance

·       Free instrumental music program

·       Large Library with new computers, open daily after-school

·       Spring G.A.T.E .(gifted and talented education) After-School Enrichment Program

·       Free After-School Enrichment + Clubs including: Book Club, Chess Club, Yearbook Club, Drill Team, Learning for Life (enrichment program)

·       Free supervised after school playground

·       School Events including: Annual Spelling Bee, Blue Light Disco, Halloween Parade, Winter Holiday Program, Winter Music Concert, Spring Art Show, Wine Tasting Fundraiser & Silent Auction, In-N-Out Back to School Fundraiser

·       On-campus Parent Volunteer Center

·       Average Teacher Student Ratio of 24:1 (K-3rd) and 30:1 (4th-6th)

·       Curriculum-based field trips such as California Science Center, Cabrillo Marine Life Museum, LA Zoo, Griffith Observatory, The Getty Museum, Natural History Museum.

·       Nutritious breakfast & lunch seasonal menus

·       Extended Learning Program (for early detection and support)

·       Psychologist, Speech Therapist, and Nurse on staff

·       PEP-Physical Education Program

·       Marshall High School Student Volunteer/Tutorial Partnership Program

·       Departmentalized Team-Teaching

·       Handicap Accessible 

·       Accelerated Reader Program

·       Mind Institute Math Program for Grades 3-5 featuring Jiji the Penguin

·       Low Teacher Turnover

·       Student Council for Grades 2-6

·       Free Daily Valet Drop-off Service

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