Principal's Message

Welcome to a wonderful new school year at Peters K-3 Elementary, where learning, growth, and community are at the heart of everything we do! I am thrilled to continue serving as the principal of this amazing school. With 27 years of experience in education as a teacher, Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) in K-6 Curriculum and Instruction, GATE Supervisor, and Principal, I am delighted to be a part of this wonderful community.

As principal, I am proud to lead a school that is committed to the Garden Grove Unified School District’s three core goals: ensuring that all students acquire the academic skills necessary for success, develop strong personal and social skills, and are prepared for lifelong success. These goals guide our daily work and help us create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment for every child.

Our dedicated teachers and staff are passionate about supporting the whole child. We focus on building a strong foundation in reading, writing, and math while also helping students grow in confidence, empathy, and responsibility. We believe that these skills are essential—not only in the classroom, but throughout life.

We also value the strong partnership between home and school. Together with our families, we can help every child feel supported, challenged, and motivated to do their best.

Let’s make this year full of meaningful learning, positive relationships, and joyful experiences. I look forward to a fantastic year ahead with all of you!

Sincerely,

Jean Camp

Principal

Our School

Greetings Peters students and families!

We are proud to announce that Peters K-3 is an award-winning school. We have been awarded a California Gold Ribbon School with the help of our hardworking teachers, staff and students! We were also named a California Title I Academic Achievement School as well as a California Distinguished School. Peters K-3 has highly trained educators that set high expectations for students on a daily basis. We are excited to share our current achievements, and look forward to the success of our 632 scholars in attendance. 

Our PTO has monthly meetings with parents and staff to plan successful yearly events. Parents organize fundraisers throughout the school year that help pay for assemblies and field trips. The PTO also supports students, teachers and families to create a positive learning environment. With the help of our participating parents, Peters K-3 establishes a warm, united community.

Peters K-3's yearly events include:

• Family Literacy Night
• Family Math & Science Night

Our after school enrichment programs strive to teach students the 21st century skills necessary to achieve lifelong success. Here are our programs:

• Boys & Girls Club teaches communication and collaboration as students work together in certain activities that require group effort. Participating students compete against other schools in fun activities, enforcing the importance of teamwork and good sportsmanship.
• Our STEM Program instructs scholars how to utilize science in the real world. Students work on a plethora of activities in the scientific field to develop awareness and knowledge about it. 

Peters K-3 holds the Red Carpet Awards Assembly at the end of each trimester. Students are awarded for academic, behavioral and attendance achievements. Peters K-3 prides itself on accolading students for every speck of effort and achievement. Our awards serve as motivators for all hardworking scholars.

Parent educational opportunities are available to enhance parent-student relationships in the world of education. Here are our parental programs:

• Olive Crest: Common Sense Parenting
• Ten Educational Commandments
• Nutrition Classes

Through these programs, parents gain a taste of eclectic knowledge regarding student well-being and important matters in education. Our staff strives to instruct parents so that they learn important facts together as a community.

CHOOSE PETERS K-3:

In recent news, Peters K-3 had adapted technology into its modes of teaching, increasing digital literacy among students. We have a 1:1 student-to-device ratio in grades 1-3 to give each student a hands-on experience with coding and internet navigation. 

98% of parents agree or strongly agree that Peters K-3 does a good job communicating with them about their child's academic progress, attendance, and discipline. 95% of students surveyed feel that Peters K-3 is a supportive place to learn.

Students and staff work together on a daily basis to acquire academic opportunities and learn the importance of self-initiation and critical thinking. Our supportive families and community also work hard so that students create unforgettable memories while learning important academic subjects.

Please visit us at our office for any questions, comments or concerns. We are excited to enhance each student's academic experience for a series of lifelong success.