PRINCIPAL
Scott Blackwell, Ed.D
ADDRESS
10625 Santa Gertrudes Ave. Whittier, CA 90603
Office: (562) 907-6300 | Absence Line: (562) 907-6310
Principal's Email: sblackwell@ewcsd.org
Website: www.ewcsd.org/schools/leffingwell
Mission Statement
Our belief is that dreams are the launching pad for all students in their educational journey through life. Our dream is to be accepted for what we are, challenged to become what we can be. Our intent is to motivate our children to seek and reach their maximum potential through honorable and productive behaviors, which will enable them to become responsible members of society. Our ultimate goal is that our students will never lose their thirst for knowledge, or their joy for learning and living, and that they will always “reach for the stars.”
Upcoming Events
May
1 - Pizza with the Principal
4 - Start of Teacher Appreciation Week
4 - GATE Enrichment Class
4 - Chess Masters After School Enrichment Class
5 - Day of the Teacher
6 - ELAC Meeting @ 2:45 P.M.
7 - Recess with the Principal
8 - 1st Grade Field Trip
8 - Muffins with Mom (Hosted by PTA)
8 - Recess with the Principal
10 - Happy Mother's Day
11 - 2nd Grade Luau
11 - GATE Enrichment Class
11 - Chess Masters After School Enrichment Class
12-15 - STAR TESTING
14 - DELAC Meeting @ D.O.
15-22 - Make-Up STAR TESTING
15 - Meet the Masters Assemblies
18-22 - Meet the Masters Classroom Lessons
18 - Smilestones (K & 5th)
18 - GATE Enrichment Class
18 - Chess Masters After School Enrichment Class
19 - PTA Presidents' Meeting @ D.O.
19 - Kindergarten Preview Day from 2:00-3:00 P.M.
20 - SSC Meeting @ 2:45 P.M.
25 - Memorial Day - No School
27 - Open House from 6:00-8:00 P.M.
June
1 - Chess Masters After School Enrichment Class
3 - 3rd Grade Field Trip
4 - Talent Show Dress Rehearsal
5 - Donuts with Dad
5 - Integrated Preschool Application Deadline
8 - Chess Masters After School Enrichment Class
9 - Leopard Spot Reward Party
9 - Volunteer Tea
9 - McDonald's Fundraiser Night
10 - Integrated Preschool Play Day for Potential Students
11 - 2nd Grade Luau
11 - Talent Show
12 - Pizza with the Principal
12 - Hard Days Night Beatles Concert
15 - Preschool Celebration
15 - Chess Masters After School Enrichment Class
16 - 5th Grade Fun Day!
16 - Kindergarten Promotion
17 - 3rd Trimester Awards Ceremonies
17 - Students vs. Staff Softball Game
17 - Report Cards Go Home
17 - Last Day of School (Minimum Day)
23 - Summer School Begins
School Links
Teacher Websites
Important Files
Daily Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
AM Preschool: 8:00-12:00
PM Preschool: 11:00-3:00
All Day Kindergarten: 8:00-2:00
AM Kindergarten: 8:00-12:00
1st-3rd & Primary SH: 8:17-2:20
4th-5th & Upper SH: 8:17-2:40
Tuesday ONLY
AM/PM Preschool: Same Schedule
All Day Kindergarten: 8:00-1:15
AM Kindergarten: Same Schedule
1st-3rd & Primary SH: 8:17-1:25
4th-5th & Upper SH: 8:17-1:35
Breakfast Schedule
7:45 - 8:17
Recess Schedule
AM Preschool: 10:45-11:15
PM Preschool: 12:35-1:05
Kindergarten: 10:00-10:20
1st-5th: 10:10-10:30
1st-3rd: 11:55-12:35
Lunch Schedule
AM Preschool: 11:15-11:45
PM Preschool: 12:05-12:35
All Day Kindergarten (M/W/Th/F): 12:35-1:15
All Day Kindergarten (T): 11:45-12:25
1st-3rd: 11:55-12:35
4th-5th: 12:35-1:15
Infant Daily Schedule
Monday/Wednesday
AM 9:30 - 12:00
PM 12:00 - 2:30
Tuesday/Thursday
AM 9:30 - 12:00
PM 12:00 - 2:30
Tuesday/Friday
PM 12:00 - 2:30
Winner
of 2008 BEST OF WHITTIER Award for Outstanding
Preschool
(Awarded by
U.S. Local Business Association)
Winner
of 2008 HONOR ROLL SCHOLAR SCHOOL Award
(Awarded by
CA Business for Education Excellence and Just for the
Kids)


