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Welcome to Cottage Elementary School
The staff at Cottage School is committed to preparing our children for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning. Through the Montessori philosophy, our students receive a broad academic education in the context of a carefully planned, stimulating community and environment. We are committed to helping children develop within themselves the foundations, habits, attitudes, skills and ideas that are essential for achieving this goal.
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Join us for an exciting day filled with sportsmanship, achievement and community spirit at the Ray Tolleson elementary school track meet on May 3 at Del Campo High School from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event, led by San Juan Unified School District’s elementary physical education teachers, welcomes all third through sixth-grade students from across the district to participate.
![A note from Superintendent Bassanelli April 16, 2023 with photo of superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713225740/sanjuanedu/kzhvqu80ooxlei5q7gyd/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli_2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713225740/sanjuanedu/kzhvqu80ooxlei5q7gyd/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli_2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713225740/sanjuanedu/kzhvqu80ooxlei5q7gyd/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli_2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713225740/sanjuanedu/kzhvqu80ooxlei5q7gyd/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli_2.jpg","width":1080}])
Voice is key to understanding the needs and wants of our whole community and our committees help us consider multiple perspectives on important issues such as our Local Control and Accountability Plan, curriculum, facilities and supporting our English language learners and students receiving special education services.
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Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on April 9.
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Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy music and dance performances, art exhibits, workshops, food trucks and vendors.
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San Juan Unified students, families, staff and community are invited to share their input on the district’s draft revised student dress code policy
![Graphic of an opaque aerial-view photo of LeGette Elementary school. The text overlay reads, "Facilities Master Planning."]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711467579/sanjuanedu/baczyv06egh47nfvl0ng/FMPthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711467579/sanjuanedu/baczyv06egh47nfvl0ng/FMPthumbnail.png","width":512}])
To ensure that we remain on track with necessary facility upgrades, San Juan Unified is updating its Facilities Master Plan, which was originally developed in 2014.
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San Juan Unified will be celebrating its 11th annual Spirit of San Juan Awards on Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. in Rio Americano High School’s Center for the Arts.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on March 19.
Upcoming Events
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Mesa Verde High School Stadium
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San Juan Unified uses an equity lens to target and eliminate barriers for all students.
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If you want to be a part of a diverse school district committed to ensuring each student's success - we want to meet you.
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San Juan Unified School District is invested in providing 21st-century learning opportunities for all students.
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The San Juan Education Foundation supports and advances excellent education for all students in San Juan Unified.
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Learn about curriculum and instructional materials adoption throughout the district.
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We are committed to improving campus safety in support of an environment and culture where students can learn, explore and succeed academically.