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| Aloha | Julie Yabumoto | 11737 E. 214th St. Lakewood 90715 562-924-8329 |
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Welcome to Aloha Elementary School Home of the Dolphins and a rigorous, standards based education. |
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Welcome to Aloha, home of the Dolphins and a rigorous, standards based education. Aloha is a high performing Title 1 school which was recognized by California as a Title 1 Achieving School. Aloha’s Academic Performance Index (API) is at 759 which is moving towards the state goal of 800. Aloha has an excellent staff consisting of highly trained teachers and support staff. Aloha is dedicated to ensuring the academic success of every child and providing a safe and comprehensive educational program. Students are taught their grade level standards using state adopted curriculum in all subject areas. Teachers frequently analyze data and use it to plan and differentiate instruction. High academic expectations are held for all of our students.
Aloha has many programs to support the academic, social, and emotional development of elementary students. Aloha has a highly successful reading intervention program that provides intensive support to students who need extra assistance in reading fluency and comprehension. The program utilizes a Response to Intervention (RTI) Model which incorporates standardized assessment and research based materials. Students in the intervention program receive effective direct instruction using GATEWAYS, SRA Horizons and Corrective Reading materials. In addition, Aloha has a counseling program to help students in the area of self-esteem, social skills, coping strategies and other social/emotional needs. Counseling has proven to be an intervention that helps students deal with issues before they affect their grades. We also have Peace Builders which is an anti-bullying and anti-violence program that encourages students to make the right choices. The whole school recites the PeaceBuilders Pledge each morning after the flag salute. We follow the 6 basic rules of PeaceBuilders: to praise people, to give up put downs, to seek wise people, to notice and speak up about hurts, to right wrongs, and to help others.
Students learn about fire fighting on Career Day
Aloha truly focuses on the whole child. Nutrition and exercise are an extremely important component of a child’s education. We want to make sure that our students are performing to their best ability by eating right and staying healthy. Our school participates in the Network for a Healthier California which provides lessons, assemblies, and workshops on healthy living. Students learn about and sample a different fruit or vegetable each month. This program has really encouraged healthy eating and exercise with a hands-on approach. Students and staff follow the ABC Unified Wellness Policy through our Mileage Club. The Mileage Club is a walking program in which teachers, students and staff walk our enormous school field several times each week. Aloha has received the 2010 Bronze National Recognition Award from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Aloha received the award for making positive changes in the areas of healthy eating and physical activity for students and staff.
Our Superintendent, Dr. Smuts cooks with our 4th graders
Students are rewarded academically in numerous ways. Three school wide awards assemblies are held throughout the year to recognize academic achievement, citizenship, and attendance. A “STAR” assembly is also held prior to the statewide STAR testing, which recognizes students who have scored advanced or made proficiency level growth. STAR students are acknowledged in front of their peers and given a star charm on a necklace or key chain. Our students are rewarded each month for being the top 3 readers in their class. The top 3 readers are the students who read the most minutes in our district’s Running for Reading challenge. The ABC Unified School District Superintendent, Dr. Smuts, challenges the students to read at home. Aloha came in third place amongst the 19 ABCUSD elementary schools in Dr. Smuts’ Walking for Reading Challenge. Aloha’s focus on reading is also displayed through our STAR (Stop, Think, Act Right) choice awards. Students are given these tickets for demonstrating positive behavior and helping out teachers, staff and classmates. Each month, students can trade 20 tickets for a brand new book. Students really enjoy this because they get to come to the principal’s office and pick out a book of their choice. Many students are quickly building their home libraries through this program.
Mrs. Cummings' kindergarten class celebrates Dr. Seus and Read
All Aloha students participate in Art Masters which focuses on four master artists throughout the school year. Students interactively learn about the life and times of famous artists. Art helps students think more creatively, raises academic achievement and reinforces self-esteem. The Art Masters Program is a fun way to learn the art standards, vocabulary and gain an appreciation of the fine arts. Students have learned about Cezanne, Van Gough, O’Keeffe, Da Vinci and many other famous artists. This year students will learn about Miro, Degas, Seurat, Mondrian and create their own masterpieces related to the artist.
The Aloha Intermediate Band
Aloha has a free after school child care program to meet the needs of working families. The EXTRA (Extending Time to Raise Achievement) program offers a safe place for kids to stay after the school bell rings. This program services our kindergarten through sixth grade students every school day during the year. Students get academic support, homework help, physical education, and arts and crafts.
Parents are an integral part of Aloha Elementary School. We have an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that supports the school by providing assemblies and field trips. Each class usually goes on 1 or 2 field trips each year. We encourage more parents to become involved at Aloha by joining the PTA, School Site Council, volunteer in the classroom, attend parent education classes, and family nights. Research shows that parent involvement increases student academic achievement!
Our school community which consists of teachers, parents, professional staff, and students are looking forward to another year of continued success!
Aloha!
Julie Yabumoto, Principal
