Our Programs
Annual Events

Author Illustrator Fair
Hundreds of kids and family members join this beloved community-wide event for book readings, workshops, a bake sale, BBQ and lots of play and creativity.

Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, Zhongqiu Jie (中秋节) in Chinese, also known as the Mooncake Festival or Moon Festival, is one of China’s biggest holidays. The festival is a joyous celebration with family reunions, mooncakes, parades, and lanterns.

Family Camping Trip
Our highly anticipated annual camping trip brings families together for a weekend of community building fun.

Lunar New Year Festival
A highlight of every year, the Lunar New Year Festival is a day of Lion dancers, student performances, food, games and fun for our school and the local community.

Multicultural Studies
During Multicultural in the Parent Co-op program, students embark on a rich immersive learning journey led by teachers and parents and experience the depth of complexity of the countries they study. Their efforts culminate in a school-wide Multicultural Fair and Travel Day.
It is both PTO financial support and active parent volunteerism that ensures we have these important programs on campus:
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STEAM Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) & Makery: This teacher provides science integration coaching and runs the Makery lab for our students. Our PTO funds 10% of the salary
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Kindergarten Aid for Parent Co-Op: This teacher assistant provides support to the Kindergarten class
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Garden Science: Science education and environmental literacy in our beautiful outdoor garden, provided through Climate Corps Education Outside.
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Art Classes: Art in Action account and supplies lead by parent volunteers for the Parent Co-Op Program and by a Mandarin speaking instructor for the Mandarin Immersion program
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Science Workshops: Vendors such as Marine Science Institute and Lawrence Hall of Science bring hands-on science workshops to the classroom.
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PTO Teacher Grants: Classroom support, supplies, and equipment or professional development specifically requested by teachers to support their students.
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Field trips: Funding for each class to go on 1-2 field trips per year
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Tutoring: Funding for afterschool English, Math and Mandarin Tutoring
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And Much More! Cultural events, library books, teacher stipends for classroom supplies, staff appreciation events, and school beautification
