Cabrillo Ave Elementary School

Cabrillo students participated in a variety of marvelous experiments and learned about science first hand. This first grade experiment was created by Ms. Mc Manus' first grade class. Can you guess which objects float? You might be wrong on a few.

If you liked our science projects, you will love our upcoming  STEAM Magnet Program, which  will focus on science and engineering. There is still time to sign up. See Libertad Morales, the Parent and Community Representative, for support.

On the first week of December, Kelley Lavery and Kristi Guinness, trainers from Teachers College, planned with teacher grade level groups to develop lessons for more effective reading instruction. The groups met to learn more about reading research and best practices, and then the trainers demonstrated the strategies in the classrooms. It was a great learning experience for both students and adults. Teachers are now starting to use the Readers Workshop model with their students and building their classroom libraries. Our trainers will return in February, March, and April to continue the great work.

We were able to pay for the training through a special state grant, which also includes funding for classroom libraries and chrome books. Every student should be reading books at his/her independent level for an hour a day between home and school.

Ana Romo, District Counselor, presents mental health workshops for parents and community members on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm this spring for 11 weeks. The first sessions was held on April 24th, but more will follow. Participation is open to everyone, even those who did not attend the first session. Important topics include depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse, grieving, and childhood disorders. Ms. Romo talks about these challenges and offers strategies for copying in today's modern world.