Building Necessary Reading Skills

Reading comprehension is a skill that follows children throughout their entire lives. Decoding and understanding text happens everywhere, even in our digital world. Help your child improve his/her comprehension and reading fluency.

Building Strong Readers: Vocabulary

Words are the building blocks of communication. Comprehension vastly improves when a reader knows the meaning of the words on the page; and the main goal of reading is comprehension. For all students, English natives and ESL, a strong vocabulary benefits learning activities: reading, speaking, and listening. It boils down to the fact that the more words a child knows, the better their comprehension can become.

Transition Tips for New Middle Schoolers

Transitioning into middle school is a big change for students and parents. It requires more adept time management skills, independent responsibility, and a tougher course load. However, with the right tips, students can develop lifelong skills to help them succeed in all future academic endeavors. We have developed a list of beneficial habits to help your child transition and flourish in the upper grade levels.

Back to School Bash

Join us Saturday, July 16th, for the Back to School Bash! Don’t miss out on a FREE pancake breakfast, FREE COX backpack, FREE school supplies, and more. We will also have a raffle with grand prizes. The fun will start at 8 a.m. at Clements Recreation Center, 8155 E. Poinciana Dr. For more details, view our flyer below.

Goal Setting for the School Year

Goal setting not only helps children achieve personal goals and milestones, it can be an effective tool in encouraging and securing academic success for your child.

Another 15 Years

This summer the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools renewed our school charter for an additional 15 years.

La Paloma Academy South Campus Meet & Greet

Open houses and meeting your child’s teacher before school starts can help allieviate back-to-school anxiety for parents and kids alike. For times and details, download or view our flyer below.

Fun for Staying in During the Summer

Summer gives students a break from the endless math facts and book reports during the school year, but there is still more learning to be done. Here are some tips on how to escape the summer heat and have fun indoors, while sneaking in some learning and family fun.

Kindergarten Meet the Teacher Night

Kindergarten families, please join us for Meet the Teacher Night on July 27 from 5-7 p.m. This is your chance to tour the campus and view classrooms with your student before school begins on August 4. See you there!

Summer Safety Spectacular

Arizonans are typically familiar with their environment—both the dangers and the wonders—though sometimes residents can be so comfortable in their desert home that they can forget or overlook the little behaviors and habits, which can prove to be real lifesavers.