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.

Dia De Los Muertos

Orion's All Hallow's Eve social invites families to come in costume, pack a picnic, join in a scavenger hunt and other seasonal festivities.

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:

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

Kindergarten Aid for Parent Co-Op: This teacher assistant provides support to the Kindergarten class

Garden Science: Science education and environmental literacy in our beautiful outdoor garden, provided through Climate Corps Education Outside.

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

Science Workshops: Vendors such as Marine Science Institute and Lawrence Hall of Science bring hands-on science workshops to the classroom.

PTO Teacher Grants: Classroom support, supplies, and equipment or professional development specifically requested by teachers to support their students.

Field trips: Funding for each class to go on 1-2 field trips per year

Tutoring: Funding for afterschool English, Math and Mandarin Tutoring

And Much More! Cultural events, library books, teacher stipends for classroom supplies, staff appreciation events, and school beautification

Our Programs

It is both PTO financial support and active parent volunteerism that ensures we have these important programs on campus:

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