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About Us

Our mission is to empower, inspire and ensure equitable opportunities for every student to thrive. We teach and nurture the whole child in an academically rigorous, collaborative and innovative environment.

As a staff of educators committed to providing the very best for each of our scholars we:

*Focus on meeting the individual learning needs of each of our scholars

*Create an engaging and motivational classroom learning environment

*Treat all scholars, parents and colleagues with respect

*Hold ourselves, our colleagues, our scholars and parents to a high level of expectation for academic success

*Collaborate with our colleagues in order to construct effective lessons that will boost each scholar to achieve their learning goals

*Commit two 80 minute blocks of time, after school, for professional development delivered through teacher leaders and the instructional coach with the support of the principal

*Work to overcome every obstacle to academic success

School Expectations
At Del Mar Elementary School, we have high expectations for each one of our scholars. We unwaveringly believe that if students work hard and to their potential, they can become academically successful. It is our commitment to provide our scholars with everything necessary, academically and socially, to become successful in middle school, high school and, ultimately, college, if that is their choice. This commitment demands a strong partnership with parents. The teachers and staff members of Del Mar will do everything possible to ensure our scholars will be successful. For this challenge, we also need the full and dedicated support of our school families.

Upcoming Events

Mar 28

Community conversation night ~ Green Acres Elementary

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Green Acres Elementary, 966 Bostwick Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA

Mar 29

PLC Meeting/Junta PLC

Time: 5 PM – 6:30 PM

Mar 30

Family Art Night

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Live Oak Elementary School, 1916 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA

Mar 30

Active Family Time - Zumba at Live Oak

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM

Location: 1916 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA

Mar 30

Active Family Time - Zumba at Live Oak

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM

Location: 1916 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA

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Principal's Message

August 2nd, 2021

“If you carry joy in your heart, you can heal any moment.”......Carlos Santana

Dear Del Mar Families!!!

We have all become a living part of history during the past 17+ months….At Del Mar, we have emerged from these life storms with a message of hope and the knowledge that joy can be found in every moment.

Welcome to the new school year! I am so excited that “school” is back physically and that we will all be

TOGETHER!!!

I understand that there were multiple challenges and hurdles that you had to face down over the course of this past year. I want you to know that we are your extended family and we are here to sustain and uphold your scholars and your family during this time of reclamation.

We continue to believe in the power and greatness of this place we all call school. I promise you that it is here in this community that you will find hope, support in developing personal strength, and a belief that there are endless possibilities for all of us to build up our community.

Here at Del Mar, we know that we can impact the future of all of our scholars. As a school, we commit to daily empower the students to understand that they can always make a positive impact in their school, their community, and in their homes. Building upon our scholars' social and emotional well-being is a priority. During the course of the first weeks of school, we will deeply focus on the social-emotional wellness of all of our students. We will continue to lead with love. We will seek to be a daily model of social justice and we will build upon our culture of a “Growth Mindset”.

I am both humbled and proud to be the principal of Del Mar Elementary School. Through careful planning, dedicated and creative collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to support our scholars through every challenge, the Del Mar staff and community has created a learning environment in which your scholar will thrive! Please know that I always welcome and benefit from both your involvement and feedback!

Sincerely, Marilyn Rockey, Principal

Upcoming Events

EVENT	DATE	DETAILS
Kindergarten Round-Up/Assessment	Thursday, August 5th	Incoming Kindergarten families will be contacted for a brief time of getting to know their kindergarteners.
Class Lists and Popcorn On The Lawn	Tuesday, August 10th, 4:00-5:30	Class lists will be posted by the track and field. The Del Mar Home and School Club will be serving popcorn! Come by, stay for a few minutes, and meet other Del Mar Families!
School Begins	Wednesday, August 11th	TK/Kinder: 8:10-1:40 1st-3rd Grade: 8:10-2:10 4th&5th Grade: 8:10-2:25