Superintendent’s Message
This year has presented us with many challenges as well as rewards. The new state mandated tests are leaving us guessing. While we do not want to teach to a test, we recognize the reality of being judged by how well our youngsters perform on these new instruments. Our strategy has been to conduct several benchmark tests throughout the year, so we can track each student’s progress and monitor those who need more assistance. Working with testing data has refined teachers’ instruction and prevented students from falling through the cracks. Once we have had more experience with the new test format, we will be able to re focus our attention on a broader approach to instruction.
Nevertheless, our teachers have not turned away from the enrichment activities as well as the project based learning activities that make school so much fun. In addition, we have added a number of clubs and opportunities for students to be creative and excel in areas such as Lego robotics, Suzuki violin, Latin, Piano, Student Council, and much more. Along with these new activities, are competitions that have bought our teams awards and recognition. Consequently we have had invitations to travel to regional and state level competitions, particularly in robotics. Unfortunately these opportunities require extensive fundraising that often place a burden on our families’ budgets and the students’ time. For these reasons, we must reach out to the greater community and tell them about the wonderful opportunities our charter schools are offering El Paso children free of charge. We need them to partner up with our campuses to lend the extra support that helps us shine and compete.
5.2013 |
Open house at Vista del Futuro
The next open house for Vista del futuro is on May 18th at 9:00 a.m.
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5.2013 |
Open house at Howard Burnham
The next open house for Howard Burnham is on May 18th at 9:00 a.m.
Orphan Annie Play
1933 Radio Show “Little Orphan Annie’s Surprise Party” A Public Speaking Presentation (3rd Grade) -
Tuesday - May 28
5:15 p.m. – Mrs. Talamantes
6:00 p.m. - Mrs. Thomas
Wednesday - May 29
5:15 p.m. – Mrs. Ross
6:00 p.m. – Mrs. Lane
Violin concert at Howard Burnham
Violin concerts will be at Howard Burnham Elementary in the multipurpose room starting at 6pm on May 8th and 9th. The schedule is as follows:
May 8th:
Kinder - 6:00
1st grade beginners - 6:30
2nd grade beginners - 7:00
3rd and 4th grade beginners - 7:30
May 9th:
1st grade advanced - 6:00
2nd grade advanced - 6:30
3rd and 4th grade advanced - 7:00 |
4.2013 |
Garden Carnival
Come join us for a morning of food, fun, and healthy learning. Help support our students and community.
Viata del Futuro - open house on April 20th at 9:00 a.m.
Da Vinci - Open Houses in April: Saturday, April 13th at 9:30 and Saturday, April 20th at 10:30 a.m.
Howard Burnham Elementary School - Open House on Saturday, April 20th at 9:00 a.m
Click here to download the flyer.
Jack Glatzer Performance
In April, Jack Glatzer a world renowned violinist will be performing for our students in all our campuses.
Not only does he dazzle us with his exceptional skills, but he teaches the students about his favorite composers as well.
We are honored, that he is so gracious to perform for us every year. |
4.2013 |
Cyber bullying
Dear Parents!
There will be a presentation on Cyber bullying on Saturday, May 4th at 9:00 a.m. at the Howard Burnham elementary school LIBRARY. This session will provide an update on information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyber bullying among school age children.
Cyber bullying can be defined as: "willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices." Please come an join us so that we may work together to take a stand on bullying and cyber bullying. Presenter is Ms. Holguin, the school librarian. A student display of power point presentations on "My Favorite Book" project from 3rd and 4th grade students will be on display for parents. Thank you and hope to see everyone there.
Charlotte’s Web Play
May 1st & 2nd - The first graders will be performing a play “Charlotte’s Web”
Science Fair Event
May 14th
Kinder-11:30am
1st Grade-10:30am
2nd Grade-2:00pm
May 15th
3rd Grade-12:45pm
4th Grade-2:00pm
Science Fair Download Information:
May 14th, 2013
Kinder, 1st and 2nd grade
May 15th, 2013
3rd and 4th grade
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4.2013 |
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| The May Food Menu has been posted |
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| Board of Directors Meeting Agenda (Updated) |
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| Physical Education is the heart of education. |
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| El Paso Summer Music Festival to bring Popular NPR Show From the Top |
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| UTEP Women's Basketball Players visit Da Vinci |
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| Da Vinci High School Indoor Soccer |
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| Da Vinci School Recognizes Community Friends |
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| The Garden Project |
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| Da Vinci School for Science & the Arts in El Paso has a BRAND NEW trophy! |
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| The Da Vinci School Robotics Team |
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| Kite Day....Huge Succes |
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| Superintendent's Message: Getting to Know You |
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