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Mrs. Santana & Mrs. Moretti in Washington DC for Paine's Blue Ribbon Award Acceptance -
Paine Staff celebrating our National Blue Ribbon Award - Go Panthers! -
Thomas Paine is a Special Olympics of Southern California United Champion School -
Special Guest, Superintendent Dr. Mafi, enjoys the Dairy Council visit at Paine with Cinnamon, the cow! -
Dancing for a healthy heart in the Kid's Heart Challenge! -
Happy Lunar New Year 2023!! -
Lion Dancers are a highlight of the Tet festival! -
Thomas Paine students are captivated, as professional BMX riders perform amazing tricks and deliver powerful messages of motivation and respecting others. -
Students celebrate Paine's recognition as a California Distinguished School! -
Paine's historical bell nicely adorns our campus! -
Throughout the hallways and across the campus of Thomas Paine Elementary School, La Quinta High School graduates make a positive impact on Paine students. -
Honor Roll 2023
Student Council 2023-24
Thomas Paine Awarded California PBIS Silver Medal Award 2023
Thomas Paine Recognized as a No Place for Hate School 2022-2023
A Cow Comes to School
Disability Awareness Week
Kid's Heart Challenge
Principal's Message
A Message from the Principal… Mrs. Charise Santana
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Welcome back to the 2024-25 school year! We are all excited to welcome our students back to school and meet the new families. I hope you and your family had an opportunity to spend time together by relaxing or taking a trip. This summer I worked summer school for two weeks, but was able to visit Cabos San Lucas and Las Vegas with Mr. Santana, as well as a girls trip to the spa. |
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This year, we will continue to focus on implementing practices that align to our District's Strategic Plan: Academic Skills + Personal Skills = Lifelong Success! There will be more information communicated to students and families throughout the school year. This year we will continue to provide instruction that is rigorous, engaging, and aligned to state standards as part of our Academic Skills Goal 1. In the area of Goal 2, Personal Skills, we will continue to operate under the PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) framework , partner with Special Olympics of Southern California to focus on and support inclusive practices, and also continue with activities throughout the school year that align with being a No Place for Hate school ambassador. For Goal 3, Lifelong Success, we will support students with developing scholarly habits and establishing a college or career mindset. In support of students' mental health, our the Panther Wellness Center will still be available to students at least three days a week, until further staffing has been placed. Lastly, I would like to share that our wonderful Mrs. Lindy is now working her magic at another site. We will miss her dearly. Please note that we are in the process of finding another secretary, which may take a couple of month. In the meantime, I would like welcome the following new staff members:
We are looking forward to seeing students and families for another great school year. Go Panthers! |
Our School
Paine Elementary was named 2018 California Distinguished School for being a model school with successful practices that other school leaders hope to replicate. Here at Paine, we are proud to provide a positive and supportive culture for our approximately 500 scholars.
Paine's extracurricular programs provides many exciting opportunities for students, including:
- Our robust choral and instrumental program brings out the inner musician in each student. Students learn to read music as they execute a plethora of heartfelt performances throughout the year.
- Boys & Girls Club boosts student achievement and involvement each day after school until 6 P.M. Enrolled scholars build social skills as they form unforgettable friendships through exciting activities. Staff members also ensure that students fulfill the Power Hour, known as a time dedicated to completing homework.
- Intervention in the fall and spring is a two-week long course that reviews in-class material in unique ways. Educators review materials through games, activities, exercises, and traditional teaching. Scholars with the need to review material are accommodated, placing them on a path of academic success.
Teachers use cutting-edge instructional strategies and integrate 21st century technology into daily instruction. Our school also has a 1:1 computer to student ratio and students engage with innovative technology tools as part of the common curriculum.
Our highly involved PTO coordinates yearly events and quality assemblies. Paine offers many opportunities for parents to engage in their child’s education through online resources to help with homework support as well as family technology nights, PTO, and parent education classes. Parents may come and get involved by visiting our office or joining us at our fun events.
We are excited to bring in a new school year of academic accomplishments and emotional well-being. For questions or comments, feel free to visit us at our office.
