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Principal's Message
I am truly honored and excited to serve as the new principal of Warren Hope Dawson Elementary. It is a privilege to join such a vibrant and dedicated school community, and I look forward to building strong relationships with our incredible students and families.
Our school’s mission affirms that Warren Hope Dawson Elementary is committed to working together as a school family to foster a collaborative, trusting, and safe learning environment that equitably meets the needs of all students. As a school community, we will strive each day to bring this mission to life in everything we do.
Our talented teachers and dedicated staff are deeply committed to providing a high-quality education for every child, ensuring that each student has the opportunity to succeed and grow.
The upcoming school year promises to be filled with meaningful learning, exciting events, and opportunities for families and the community to engage. I look forward to partnering with you as we work together to make this an outstanding year for our students!
Milady Astacio, Principal
School Highlights
Fuel Your Day with a Free Breakfast!
Start your day right—every student can enjoy a free, nutritious breakfast each morning at school.
Join our PTA!
Get involved, stay informed, and make a difference! Our PTA is a great way to support students, connect with staff, and help shape our school community.
Anchored4Life
We are so proud to host a chapter of the Achored4Life program. Anchored4Life is a peer-to-peer club to connect youth while building change and resiliency skills.
Programs
Gifted Program
Dawson has a dynamic and engaging Gifted Program. Some of our students in the Gifted program represented Dawson at STEMPalooza. This is an annual event that showcases STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) through workshops, exhibits, and hands-on activities. The events are designed to inspire students to pursue STEM careers.
On the first day, students participated in Crack the Code, Engineering Design Challenges, and Robotics Coding Activities and Mazes. Dawson brought home several Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals.
On the second day, students raced the solar cars that they designed and created. Out of 20 cars that registered to race, Alexander and Gavin won 1st Place overall with their car design. Bringing home the Gold for Dawson.
Dual Language Immersion Program
The World Languages program is committed to preparing students to become responsible global citizens. This is achieved through the implementation of a curriculum that deepens cultural awareness and increases language proficiency. Emphasis is placed on authentic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in the target language. This pedagogical approach provides students with the opportunity to be competitive in the growing global economy.
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