Happenings
Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) is an optional test used to measure reasoning skills and identify students for Gifted and Talented Education. Students in grades 3 and 4 may take the CogAT this fall. Additionally, students in grades 5-7 who are new to our district may take the test. CogAT is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, November 2, 2019. Parents must register their child on the CogAT Testing Registration site. Registration will close on Sunday, September 22, 2019, or earlier if space becomes full.
Coming Soon!
This Week is Conference Week!
Monday 10/7 - Friday 10/11
Kinder 8:10am-10:40 am (no early/late)
1st-5th Grade: 8:20am-12:10pm (no early/late)
Please remember that there will be more traffic than usual as more students are arriving/dismissing at the same time. Allow extra time for drop off and pick up and please be respectful and patient with each other, our staff, and our volunteer traffic helpers - we are all modeling for our children every day.
Parents of English Language Learners are invited to attend our ELAC meeting on Tuesday, October 22 at 6:00pm in the school library. We will discuss the ELPAC test (English Language Proficiency Assessment for California) and how we provide support for our English Learner students as they work to become English proficient.
Resources
4th and 5th Grades Only:
Art & Science Enrichment with Mrs. Ertola and Mrs. Lechner
Saturday, October 19th
8:30am-12:30pm
Tassajara Hills Site Council
2019-2020
David Brown
Michael Fernandes
Bobby Hagerty
Annabel Hurlburt
Lori King
Janet Mun
Amy Nelson
Pamela Paris
Jim Radkey
Gabby Vaughan
All meetings are open to the public. Our meeting schedule is as follows:
October 24th . 3:00-4:00pm
December 12th 3:00-4:00pm
February 20th 3:00-4:00pm
April 16th 3:00-4:00pm
About Us
This California Gold Ribbon School is located approximately 45 miles east of San Francisco in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, serving approximately 500 students. Tassajara Hills is a school where your children will be welcomed with open arms. We pride ourselves on high academic performance, coupled with supporting students' social and emotional development. Your children will be well cared for by our highly trained, caring, and committed staff.
Our California Gold Ribbon award recognizes our commitment to ensure all students learn at high levels. Students experience a well-rounded curriculum with a strong focus on core academic skills. In addition we have have a strong visual and performing arts program where all students perform annually in grade level musical performances. This program, along with our strong reading, library, and technology program are co-funded by district funds and voluntary donations. The partnership between home and school is invaluable and our Foundation and PTA lead the way. Generous family contributions and successful fundraisers augment our academic programs and provide teachers and students with the tools they need to achieve at high levels.
