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Russell Elementary Language Academy 600 S. Jackson Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704 Phone: (714) 663-6151 Email: russell@ggusd.us SEARCH HOME Our School Attendance Boundaries Bell Schedule Principal’s Message School Report Card Staff Directory Parents Parent Portal Parent Resources Parent Student Handbook Students Students Portal Staff Staff Links Russell Halloween Trunk or Treat Event Russell’s first "Grito de Dolores" (Mexican Independence Day) kickstarts Hispanic Heritage Month. Russell families from our Dual Language Program attend the PrepaKinder Orientation in late August PTA hosted a Winter Festival to ring in the holiday season! Russell staff members are honored for years of service to GGUSD. Latinos Unidos Celebrate Latino Heritage Month by dancing "La Raspa" Russell RAMS celebrate a statewide PBIS honor during the first Spirit Assembly! Russell Staff excited to begin the school year Lunch Menu Parent Portal Parent Resources Student Handbook School News Principal’s Message Our School Register Now for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten New this year, GGUSD has expanded its transitional kindergarten program to serve more 4-year-olds than ever before. If your child was born between September 2, 2016 through September 1, 2017, please register your child for our free full day kinder… Russell Staff Members Recognized for Years of Service to GGUSD Three of our Russell colleagues were recognized for their years of service in the Garden Grove Unified School District. Our community liaison, Elisa González (15 years), our Mild/Moderate program teacher, Mrs. Mainville (25 years) and our TK/Kindergarten Dual Immersion teacher, Mrs. Krenzien (45 years). Latinos Unidos Celebrates Latinx Heritage Our Latinos Unidos (LU) student leadership club celebrated Mexican Independence Day with "El Grito de Dolores" (or cry for independence) on September 16. A beautiful Ballet Folklorico performance showcasing the grace and strength of the Latin Americ… Russell Elementary Kindergarten Registration Information Pre-enrollment for Fall 2021/22 full-day transitional kindergarten and full-day kindergarten classes at Russell is now open. Parents should pre-enroll online as early as possible at https://enroll.ggusd.us. Use Parent Portal to Update Contact Information Please update and maintain your Parent Portal account. We will be glad to assist parents in this process. Please contact our front office if you have any questions. We are always here to assist you! Principal’s Message Welcome to Russell Elementary School! It is an honor to introduce myself to you as the principal of Russell Elementary Language Academy. I have proudly worked in education for the past 33 years. Over 25 of those years have been in the Garden Grove Unified School District where I have taught a variety of grade levels, served as a teacher on special assignment, was involved with DELAC and served on the Parent Task Force. I also served as the Assistant Principal here at Russell Elementary Language Academy for 3 years. This past year has been a wonderful experience working alongside Mr. Cantoran. We have worked together to provide a successful learning experience for all students. It is because of the perseverance and dedication of the community and staff that our students are thriving and learning in a safe and rigorous environment. We are so proud to be a Dual Immersion school in which students learn to speak, listen, read and write in both Spanish and English as part of their instructional day. Students learn all academic content (language arts, math science, and social science) in both languages. Students have the opportunity to earn the Pathway to Biliteracy Award from the Orange County Department of Education. This school year we are Dual Immersion in Preschool through 5th grade. In addition to the benefits of our Language Academy, Russell students thrive in a supportive, caring, family-like environment with teachers who help all students reach high academic standards. Every student has one-to-one access to electronic devices and engages with innovative technology as part of daily instruction. Russell has a schoolwide focus on college-readiness and is one of the few elementary schools to offer the AVID College Readiness program, which equips students with essential skills, builds a growth mindset, and prepares them for success in high school, college and future careers. We believe that schools and families must work together to ensure the success of our students. We provide many opportunities for parents to get involved. Please do not hesitate to inquire about which opportunities are available. I look forward to an amazing school year. If my staff or I can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to call us at (714) 663-6151. Respectfully, Carol Haase Our School Russell Elementary Language Academy offers a Dual Language Immersion Program in Spanish and English. Students begin the Biliteracy Pathway program in transitional kindergarten or kindergarten and move up a grade level each year within the program. Students will learn to speak, listen, read, and write in both languages as part of their instructional day by state credentialed teachers who have been trained to teach in English and Spanish. After school Spanish language classes will also be offered to other grade levels. Russell is one of a few elementary schools to offer the AVID College Readiness program which equips students with essential skills, builds a growth mindset, and prepares them for success in high school, college, and future career. Russell promotes a college-bound mindset and provides sixth grade students and their parents with an annual college tour of UC Irvine. In 2018, Russell was adopted by the Angels Major League Baseball Team and an Angels player will visit Russell to present all students with school supplies, backpacks, and baseball game tickets. Russell is the first elementary school in GGUSD to launch a Latinos Unidos Club to empower and equip students with academic support and leadership skills. Students visit a college campus and attend an annual leadership conference with intermediate and high school students. Choose Russell! Small class sizes with supportive, caring teachers who help students reach high academic standards Every student has one-to-one access to innovative technology through Chromebooks and iPads, as part of daily instruction Positive, safe school environment ensures the campus is a bully-free zone with support offered through ASPIRE social-emotional counseling Engaging choir and instrumental programs to develop students’ musical talents Structured athletic activities during recess include soccer led by a trained coach with an opportunity to join a soccer clinic coached by college soccer players Field trips for all students and enrichment clubs after school in computer coding, art, golf, dance, and leadership skills Free after-school tutoring and extended learning to help all students succeed Outdoor Science Camp opportunity for 6th grade students to apply core standards in the outdoors Boys & Girls Club supports homework and provides athletic and enrichment activities after school at no cost Free or low-cost healthy breakfast and lunch Powerful parent education classes and fun school-wide events for families Quick Links COVID-19 Prevention Program COVID-19 School Guidance Checklist District Calendar District News District Website New Student Enrollment Parent Conference Scheduler Principal’s Message Home-School Connection Russell YouTube ClassLink (Student Portal) Raz-Kids peachjar | e-flyers Upcoming Events View Full Calendar Russell Trunk or Treat 2022-23 Russell Winterfest Fourth Grade Performance Photo Gallery Our students actively practice their composition skills through writing exercises. Russell’s first ever Trunk or Treat Scholars explore different worlds through reading. Our students impress us daily with their outstanding efforts and achievements! Welcome to Russell Elementary!...