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Principal's Message

Nichole SakellarionWelcome from the Micheltorena Family,

Our goal at Micheltorena Street Elementary is to ensure that every student comes to school excited to learn, with the knowledge that our entire staff is invested in their progress.

We are dedicated to giving each family a personalized experience. We learn the name of every student in school, and build a personal relationship with each one. In addition, we offer the following programs that focus on growing each student's passion:

  • UCLA Cognitively Guided Instruction for Math

  • Reading & Writing Workshop

  • Amity International & Spanish Consulate Language & Culture Interns

  • Reading Buddies (cross-age reading tutoring)

  • Tool Box Coaching (social emotional regulation & leadership)

  • Enrich LA Garden Ranger Classes

  • Orchestra (Available for students in 2nd- 5th)

  • Vocal Music, Visual Arts, Dance, Theater/Drama

  • Orton-Gillingham phonics instruction

We continue to work on setting and reaching attainable goals, increasing achievement in all subject areas, and meeting or exceeding the Common Core Standards in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. This means there is a strong emphasis on preparing our students for the demands of higher education. Students are expected to work hard, develop and use critical thinking skills, and learn to problem-solve for real-world applications. 

It is also our desire that our students become bilingual and bi-literate. Research has found a meaningful connection between dual language immersion programs and academic success, regardless of a student's native language. As a Dual Language Spanish Immersion School, we help our students develop a high level of listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in both English and Spanish.

I am confident that the opportunities we provide, together with our focus on project-based learning, meaningful engagement, access to technology as a pathway to digital citizenship, and emphasis on social justice responsibility, will help each of our students realize their academic potential and grow into productive, contentious citizens.

We look forward to working with all of you and we hope that we have your support in helping your child/children become that great person they were meant to become. Thank you again for being a part of the Micheltorena Eagles. 

Fondly,

Nichole Sakellarion
Principal
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