Sierra Vista Elementary School

I’ve lived in the area about 15 years. The school and the whole neighborhood has improved. I have a whole new generation of kids attending school at Sierra Vista.
My nieces and nephews came to live with me 6 months ago. They were so behind in school, there were suggestions that they might need to be held back or even put in special classes. They have learned so much they’re coming home with awards regularly. The kids have gained a new appreciation for education. They love to read and are excited about new projects.
The school has also been helpful outside of the classroom. Knowing our circumstance, they’ve invited us to every opportunity for us to provide our big family with more food, clothes, and school supplies.
My only gripe is that any opportunity for parent involvement (informational meetings, conferences, open house) are held during normal work hours. This makes it nearly impossible for working parents to be involved.

Honestly, I don’t remember much of this school. I came here for pre-​school so this is attempting to back-​track ALMOST 20 years of my life.
I was probably the one troublemaker that soiled the carpets because I couldn’t ask my teacher how to use the restroom in English (I’m so sorry!!!). No one really taught me and I guess I never learned so my mom was often called in. I was such a pathetic sad girl in the class (as I look at my old classroom picture). I think I was the only Asian girl amongst my Hispanic classmates too!
Besides lots of play time, I also remember going to the farm/​zoo. I got a plastic cup from it and it had cows. I even milked some cows too! :-) My dad trashed it when I was in 4^th to 5^th grade after much wear and tear. RIP plastic cup.