ExTENDED Learning
* In-school academic intervention
* Teacher-led afterschool intervention
* Teacher-led afterschool homework support
For more information, contact the school office or your child's teacher or Mrs. Urrea at yurrea@hlpusd.k12.ca.us.
Students can access additional online support through tutor.com.
Principal Barraza Welcomes You
Welcome to Sparks Elementary School, home of our District HLPUSD Teacher of the year, Mrs. Dina De La O-Johnson. Teachers like Mrs. Del La O make our school amazing!
Sparks faculty and staff have created a school grounded in traditional school values preparing students to become college-bound. Our teachers & staff are collaborative, innovative, and genuinely care for every child.
Our school's enrollment is very stable and growing. Sparks Elementary is truly a remarkable school with exceptional students, parents, and staff. It is an honor and privilege to work with all of you. I look forward to a post-pandemic school year by providing your children endless possibilities for growth. Be advised, Sparks teachers, staff, and administration are following HLPUSD, County of Los Angeles Public Health Dept. and CDE mandates, recommendations, and protocols to manage the pandemic we are all faced with at this time.
As we ease our way back into the new school year, everyone at Sparks Elementary will continue to mitigate safety and healthy-minded practices to help our defense against Covid-19.
Last year we added iPads and laptops along with hotspots to help navigate the distance learning and Canvas program. We also incorporated academic enrichment and intervention programs such as Lexia and Dreambox along with AR across the curriculum.
This year, we will continue to provide students meaningful opportunities to deepen their knowledge in technology and increase their computer skills using their classroom laptops within their classrooms.
CLASS TIMES:
TK/Kinder, First, Second, & Third Grades:
8:00 a.m. to 1:55 p.m.
Fourth, Fifth, & Sixth Grades:
8:00 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.
AFTER SCHOOL:
Students Must Be Picked Up Promptly.
After School ASES Program: 626-855-1552
Doing Ordinary Things in Extra-Ordinary Ways ~
Principal Barraza
DISTRICT Teacher of the Year!
MRS. DINA DE LA O-JOHNSON
Congratulations Sparks Elementary School Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Dina De La O-Johnson. Mrs. De La O is a proud graduate of La Puente High School, Sparks Middle School and Sparks Elementary School. Mrs. De La O earned her master's degree in history from Cal Poly Pomona and her bachelor's degree with clear teaching credentials from University of La Verne.
Everyone at Sparks knows Mrs. De La O has an enormous, gentle heart. She is creative, optimistic, and has a good sense of humor and possesses a "CAN DO" attitude.
Mrs. De La O is an active member of our site leadership team, SSC and NPDL. Dina is loved by our Spark's community of students, teachers, and parents.
Recently, she shared, "It's the 'aha' moments as I watch the children's eyes light up when they are learning. I love those moments!"
Most recently, Dina was honored by the LA Clippers teacher appreciation program. She was recognized as a teacher of the month. Bravo, teacher of the year, Mrs. Dina De La O-Johnson!
Los Angeles County Office of Education
County of Los Angeles Commendation
Sixth-Grade Living Wax Museum
DOING ORDINARY THINGS IN EXTRAORDINARY WAYS!
EAGLE NEWS
About Us
Sparks Elementary School is a dynamic community of students, teachers and parents where every student will learn the 4 C's and apply those skills and encouragement to be successful in the 21st Century.
Fast Facts
Grades
TK-6
Student Enrollment
467
Principal
Mr. Gilbert Barraza
