ADMINISTRATION
Principal, Steven A. Dorsey
Assistant Principal, Daniel Ruiz
Assistant Principal, Virginia Serratos

ADDRESS
15337 Lemon Dr, Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330 | Email: sdorsey@ewcsd.org | Twitter: http://twitter.com/gmsmatadors

Principal's Message

Dear Matador Parents,

Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year! We have been busy all summer preparing to kick off the new year. We are all very excited about what is to come! Allow me first to say I am extremely impressed by the commitment that our staff has to the success of your children. This is going to be very important as we Strive for Perfection in 2010!

As a good school it is important for us to not fall into the “doldrums of good”. Our expectations are to continue our improvement through focused instruction, based on the standards, by fantastic teachers and the continued support of our students, parents, and community. Together we can reach our goal of a 900 API for the middle school. Our focused learning environment will help us to create students that are ready to compete in this 21st century global world. We must be able to give them the tools and resources necessary to reach their full potential! Technology will play a large part in that potential! Students here at Granada will learn to manipulate the new technologies that will help make them successful through college and beyond.

As a parent it will be vital that you stay involved in their life through these most transformative 3 years. The changes they will go through physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually will help determine their path in life! It will be important that they stay on that pathway to success. Your involvement is the key, whether it is through PTA, volunteer in the classroom, or ASB/Sports supporters. We look forward to your participation in the great educational experiences that will be provided here at Granada Middle School!

To continue on the path for success it will be important for our incoming sixth graders to get off to a great start! To do this it is very important that they attend the New Student Orientation “Pathways to Success” to be held on August 27th. This orientation program is open to all sixth grade students and their parents. Please see the attached flyer for times and information.

7th and 8th grade students are invited to ID Day to get their student Id, planner, PE clothes and yearbook pre-sale on August 28th. There will be four sessions please see the attached ID Day flyer. If you are unable to make it to ID Day the students will receive their schedule in first period. All first period classes will be posted outside of room 1. Please arrive early to allow time to find your first period teacher.

This summer has been quite busy as the staff here has helped me to transition from Murphy Ranch to Granada. I am looking forward to being back at the middle school after spending 2 years at Hillview. I came to education in 1996 after working in the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and for Coca Cola. I began my teaching career in Santa Ana Unified and moved to Fullerton School District before coming to East Whittier. We are truly blessed to be a part of a great district that is truly committed to student learning! In these tough economic times it is vital that we stress to our students the importance of their education that will help them get through the rough spots that appear during their life.

It is going to be an exciting year as we continue to grow and improve to become the greatest middle school we can be! If you ever have any problems please feel free to contact us here at Granada Middle School office. My door is always open feel free to stop by anytime! If you need to make an appointment you can do so by calling the school (562) 464-2330 or you may e-mail me at sdorsey@ewcsd.org. I look forward to meeting you all. Keep your eyes and ears open for the updates that will be coming home through flyers and school messenger. Enjoy the rest of your summer. We will see you on August 27th and 28th. Remember Perfection in 2010!!! Go Matadors!!!!


Sincerely,

Steven A. Dorsey
Principal
Granada Middle School


“Success is a peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable.”

John Wooden