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Monte Vista Elementary School
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Address:

 
2620 Orange Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-2617 (voice)
(818) 248-5263 (fax)
 
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Administrators:

Dr. Susan J. Hoge, Principal
 

Secretary:

 

News & Info:

 
 

Awards:

National Blue Ribbon School (2005)
California Distinguished School (2000, 2004)
California Governor's Reading Award (2000)
Disney's American Teacher Award Nominee Carla Walker (2000)
California Arts Education Honorable Mention (2000)
Glendale Elementary Olympic Games First Place (1999, 2000)
 

Points of Pride:

  • All staff are trained in Thinking Maps and Write from the Start.
  • Winning the Montrose/Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce Community Beautification Award!
  • Large grassy playground
  • PTA Art Docent program brings art appreciation to all
  • High parent involvement in the PTA and Foundation
  • Macintosh lab and computers in all classrooms.
  • Computerized report cards.
  • Phenomenal librarian
  • After school chorus and many clubs
  • Friday treats for staff are really banquets!
  • Extended day kindergarten
  • 3 year champions of the Glendale Elementary Olympic Games
  • Monty Park with grade level gardens

Color:

Red, Gold and White
 
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Mascot:

Monty, the English Sheepdog
 

School
Accountability
Report Card
(SARC)

 

Parent Involvement:
Stephanie Shintaku, PTA President
 
 

Mission Statement:

Ensure that all students succeed academically and socially, acquiring the ability to expand and utilize knowledge through coordinated curricula, varied teaching strategies, application of advanced technology, and multicultural appreciation within a dynamic, diverse community where parents, staff, and students share high expectations for excellence.