Primary Years Academy of International Education is a K-5 International Baccalaureate candidate school seeking authorization as a World School (see the note in the right hand column). We are a public school using an inquiry model of teaching and learning. Our students learn how to question and explore the world around them while using the skills necessary to be a successful internationally-minded citizen in the 21st century. Students work in an environment which supports their academic, social, and physical needs through a rigorous program of study. Primary Years Academy is a community of students, parents, teachers, and administrators working together as a team.

This is the second year of PYA. We are now located on the north half of the El Dorado campus and are separate schools sharing the site. Our office is located on the north front corner of the building, near the parking lot and playground.

The principal, Margaret Strader, spent nine years as the principal of Commodore Stockton Skills School in Stockton Unified School District. The staff is experienced and excited about being part of a focused and collaborative team. As of March 2012, we are accepting applications for the 2012-2013 year at all grade levels. For more information please call Mrs. Strader at 933-7355.

May 11, 2012

May Learner Profile Characteristic – Knowledgeable

Dates to Remember:

Wed. May 16     4:30   PTA meeting  Lounge

Thurs. May 17   4:00  Advisory Committee Meeting   Staff Lounge

Fri. May 18     10:00   Kindergarten Promotion   Cafeteria

Fri. May 18      2:15    Yearbook Release Party    Staff Lounge,   Breezeway and Courtyard

Fri. May 18                  Return all textbooks

Tues. May 22   9:45    Awards Assembly    Cafeteria

Wed. May 23   2:30    5^th grade Promotion    Adult School

Wed. May 23   3:00    All School Dance        Adult School

Parents:

It is almost the end of the school year.  This year has gone by so fast.  Please make sure that you check with your child’s teacher for anything that needs to be done before school is out.  Textbooks and library books must be returned.  Parents are responsible for those books. 

Kindergarten promotion is Friday, May 18 at 10:00 in the cafeteria.  Students have free dress that day.  Fifth grade promotion is Wednesday, May 23 at 2:30 in the School for Adults.  After the promotion there will be an all-school dance.  Students from the after-school program will be brought to the dance so they can participate.  Students will be picked up at the school for adults. 

Margaret Strader

May Learner Profile Characteristic is Knowledgeable.  Here are the words to the song.  The tune is “Oh Susanna”.

Oh, I’m knowledgeable,

Oh, yes, oh, yes, I am.

I like to learn about the world,

Remembering all I can.

Oh, I’m knowledgeable,

Oh, yes, oh, yes, I am.

I like to learn a lot of things

To help my action plans.

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