Principal's Message

Dear Peters K-3 Families,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I  am thrilled to begin this exciting year filled with excitement and optimism for the opportunities and successes that lie ahead.

Our dedicated faculty and staff  are committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We aim to inspire a love for learning, encourage curiosity, and foster critical thinking skills that will prepare our students for success in their future endeavors.

We look forward to partnering with our Peters K-3 families to ensure a successful and fulfilling year for all our students. Together, let's make this academic year memorable and impactful!

Please let me know how I can best support and contribute to this shared goal.

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.