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Say Cheese! Santiago Fall Picture Day – Thursday, September 4, 2025
Please mark your calendars! All students will have their photos taken for school records and yearbook. Order forms will be sent home with students.
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Stay Connected with Santiago! | Follow us on Social Media
Stay connected with us and never miss the latest news, events, and updates from Santiago!
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2025 SAUSD Elementary Breakfast & Lunch Menus
All meals, foods and beverages are prepared and served by qualified child nutrition professionals.
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Remember! Wednesdays are College Gear Days at Santiago! | ¡Recuerda! ¡Los miércoles son días de equipamiento universitario en Santiago!
Attention, Turtles! ! Wear your favorite college gear and show your school spirit.
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Santiago School Office: Supporting Families and Community | Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
We’re here to assist you with enrollment, questions, and any support you may need as we move forward into a great school year!
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Don’t Forget—Fridays are Spirit Days at Santiago! | No lo olvides: ¡los viernes son días de espíritu en Santiago!
Every Friday is a chance to show Santiago pride! Encourage your child to wear their favorite Santiago gear or the color green.
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CAASPP and ELPAC Score Reports Now Available! | ¡Los informes de puntajes CAASPP y ELPAC ya están disponibles!
Most student test scores are now accessible through the Aeries Parent Portal. Click here for details.
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Academic Calendars for 2025-2027 School Years
The academic calendars for SAUSD's 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years are available. Plan ahead and stay informed. Click here to access them!
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Welcome to Santiago TK-8 Elementary School
Home of the Turtles
Mrs. Kimberly Ahvari, School Principal
Dear Santiago Famlies,
Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year at Santiago Elementary—Home of the Terrific Turtles! 🐢 I’m thrilled to welcome back our returning families and extend a warm greeting to those joining us for the first time. At Santiago, we believe in moving forward together—steadily, purposefully, and with heart.
This year, we are focused on key goals that support every student’s success:
🛡️ Create a Safe and Welcoming Environment
Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and included. We are committed to building a positive school culture where students thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
➕ Strengthen Math Instruction with an ELD Lens
Our teachers are working hard to ensure math instruction is both rigorous and accessible—especially for our English Learners—so every student can develop strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
📚 Ensure All Students Are Reading by 3rd Grade
Reading is the foundation for all learning. We are using targeted strategies and high-quality materials to help every student become a confident reader by the end of third grade.
🌟 Support English Learners to Reclassify by 5th Grade
Language development is essential for academic success. We are providing focused instruction and support to help our English Learners reach fluency and reclassify by 5th grade.
🎓 Prepare All Students to Be College and Career Ready
From the earliest grades, we are building skills, habits, and mindsets that will prepare students for success in middle school, high school, and beyond.
With your partnership and our dedicated staff, I am confident we will make this a truly Terrific Turtle year. Let’s work together to ensure every student feels supported, challenged, and inspired to do their best.
In gratitude,
Kimberly Ahvari
Santiago TK-8 Elementary School, SAUSD
“Where Arts and Science Come Alive..."
(714) 564-8400
(714) 564-8499 (fax)
