All three La Paloma Academy campuses commemorate milestone anniversary

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Free full-day kindergarten at La Paloma Academy

A report on KGUN 9 tells how the 2nd grade class at La Paloma’s Lakeside campus made the holidays brighter for hospitalized children, by collecting toys for patients at Diamond Children’s Medical Center.

Tucson News Now spotlights all three La Paloma campuses, as students and teachers strive to bring holiday cheer to the less fortunate. At Central, an 8th grade bake sale raised $400 for Toys for Tots; at Lakeside, 2nd graders are collecting toys for Diamond Children’s Medical Center; and students at South participated in the Red Sleigh Toy Drive.

Cronkite News reports that financially struggling families are getting help from La Paloma Academy, where students and parents are served a free breakfast on school days.

KGUN 9 shows students at La Paloma Academy participating in the weekly tae kwon do class and learning skills which help defend against bullies and which can also improve classroom performance.

LPA South Principal, Paul Bummer, talks to KGUN 9 about how back-to-school testing can lead to anxiety for students. Principal Bummer offers suggestions on the best ways to relieve test-taking anxiety.

Principal Paul Bummer, from LPA’s South campus, discusses the importance of the free before- and after-school programs which are available to La Paloma Academy students and are an excellent resource for families on a budget.

The first day of school is just around the corner. Tucson’s La Paloma Academy Lakeside Principal Sean Watins says parents should start easing kids back into school mode before the end of summer.

Principal Sean Watins speaks with Tucson News Now to offer advice to students and parents about preparing for back-to-school season.

Free full-day kindergarten at La Paloma Academy

Morgan Kyrklund of Channel 13 visited La Paloma Academy to meet the Patriot Patrol before their induction ceremony. Morgan spoke with four Patriot Patrol members about why they thought it was important to make sure that students are safe and happy when they come to school.