Happy 2010!!

If you would like to be on the Mariposa email distribution list please contact the office at: mary_ambriz@redlands.k12.ca.us
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Saving Energy:  Over the holiday break Mariposa staff joined the district in unplugging all non essential electrical items, appliances, etc. Mariposa saved 50% over the same time period last year.  

So far this year Mariposa has saved $1,356.01 in energy bills and the District has saved $54,294.20 overall.   Ecological responsibility = $$$$ :)

Upcoming Events:

Feb. 8th: Author Frank Beddor visiting 4th and 5th grade classes as well as 3rd grade GATE students

Feb. 9th: Author Diane Adams visiting our school- book signings, assemblies, etc.

Feb. 9th: 8AM Coffee with the Principal: topic: School Budget!  in the Library

Feb. 10th: Kindergarten dental screening

Feb. 10th and 11th: WEE SHARE: please help the Redlands Family Services by donating canned foods, boxed dinners, jelly, peanut butter, dry beans, dry cereal, dry milk, juice or anything else you might have in your cupboard!

We are also looking for gently used books for Redlands Sunrise Rotary's "Read for Life" program.


Feb. 12th: No flag assembly today due to Valentine Day Parties!

Feb. 15th: Presidents' Day Holiday- No school today

Feb. 16th: 2:15PM School Site Council Meeting

Feb. 22-26 Book Fair Week

Feb. 24: Book Fair Family Night 5-8:00PM

Feb. 25: Minimum Day

Feb. 25: GATE Parent Meeting 6:00PM

Feb. 26: Spirit Hat Day - Wear a Crazy Hat!

Welcome to the Mariposa Elementary School Web Site!

Mariposa Elementary School won the California Distinguished School Award in 2000,  received a California Distinguished School Honorable Mention in 2008 and was named a California Business for Education Excellence/Just for Kids- California Honor Roll School !
 

"Mariposa, Where Children Come First"   

Located in a residential area in the hills of Redlands, Mariposa enjoys a commanding view of the snowcapped San Bernardino Mountains.  The campus is beautifully decorated with murals, running track, botanical gardens, nature trails and waterfalls. It is a wonderful place to learn. There is a strong partnership between school, home and community and we are indebted to the tremendous parental support that is a hallmark of our school.  We are proud of our students, their academic achievement, and of our school environment.

At Mariposa, we emphasize "Five Keys to Success." These five keys are taught by our staff and are rewarded when students exhibit them. They are: Organization: the ability to get school and homework turned in on time, to come prepared to class with the necessary materials and to budget time wisely. Flexible Thinking: the ability of students to solve real problems on their own without the intervention of an adult. Responsibility: the ability of our students to be trustworthy, to do what is right, and to accept the consequences when they do the wrong thing. Contribution is the ability of students to think of others, to contribute to the school, to the classroom and to our community. Lastly, Pride in a job well done. The ability of students to put forth their best effort at all times. These five Keys are reflected in our Mission Statement and in our daily activities with our students.

Visitors are always welcome.  Come early to hear music from the Composer of the Month as the students are arriving at school!  Students and staff enjoy sharing our programs with the community.  Thank you for your interest and support.

For Further Information

For more detailed information regarding Mariposa Elementary School, contact the following individuals at 909-794-8620:

Scott Bohlender - Principal
Mary Ambriz - Office Manager
Lori Holley - School Clerk

Andrea Benveniste - PTA President