The Ulloa PTA
Founded
in 1997, the Ulloa PTA is a non-profit volunteer organization
dedicated to the health, safety, and enrichment of the children
at Ulloa Elementary School. Comprised of parents and teachers,
the organization is a highly active contributor to many events
and programs benefiting the Ulloa's students. Generous contributions
from Ulloa PTA members fund the school's many programs such as
Physical Education that provides critical fine motor skills and
coordination for our younger students and contributes vital physical
conditioning for the older children preparing for 5th grade fitness
evaluations. Additionally, the Ulloa PTA provides grants to each
grade level for field trips, educational supplies and/or specialized
instruction. Throughout the year, PTA volunteers assist
and host many events, including our Haunted House, Halloween Parade,
School-wide Picnic, Book Fair, Fish Print Day, Family Science Night,
Read Aloud Day, Fun Day, and Walk-a-thon. Our purpose is to promote
the welfare of children in home, school, and community; To bring
into closer relationship the home and school, that parents and
teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children,
and to to develop between educators and the general public such
united efforts to secure for all children the highest advantage
in physical, mental, and social education.Our goals are to increase
parent participation; to assist and support the school staff
by working in a cooperative role; to plan programs and activities
to meet community needs, and to raise
funds that are necessary to meet the needs of the activities
that are planned.
About Ulloa Elementary School
 Ulloa
Elementary School, surrounded by landscaping of a collaborative
gardening and botany project, is located in the heart of a
residential neighborhood in the outer Sunset. The school is
one city block long, clean and graffiti free. Classrooms are
attractive and spacious. Ulloa is fortunate to have a huge
yard, a gymnasium, a large computer lab, an auditorium, and
a large cafeteria. This enhanced setting accommodates a population
of approximately 532 students in grades K-5.
The students reflect the rich cultural and linguistic diversity of the city. The linguistic needs of students are served by English Plus classes. We are a full inclusion school for Inclusive Education students and hold the belief that every child can learn to his/her potential facilitating access to the core curriculum for all students. Other services include the Resource Specialist Program, Speech Therapist, Occupational and Physical therapists, and Ulloa's After School Learning Center partnered with Beacon After-school Center. The Ulloa community of students, families, staff and friends holds the conviction that our future depends on how well we prepare each child to be educated and responsible. Guiding our academic goals is the core belief that every child needs to become and independent thinker and life long learners. The competent and creative staff has high expectations for children, making provisions for individual needs and using a variety of teaching programs, offering a rich academic program in reading/language arts, mathematics, Social Studies/Science and has the distinction of meeting every test area in the California state mandated tests. The core curriculum is supported through a variety of programs and activities, such as, a state of the art computer lab, cross age tutoring, visual and performing arts consultancies, physical education teacher, art teacher, poetry writing consultant, music teacher, Health and Nutrition Specialist, Student Success Team, Reading Specialist, Sunset Beacon After School program, paid childcare before and after school provided at Ulloa G.A.T.E. (Great Adventures Through Education) and student council programs. This year, special projects will be ocean studies, Poetry in the Schools, art, and ethnic dance. The Ulloa P.T.A. provides additional resources and programs through volunteerism and funds to enrich the educational experience. We strive to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment at Ulloa Elementary School. Our parents are expected to be an active partner in their child's learning experiences. Come and visit us and see what a wonderful learning environment we have here at Ulloa School. Open Enrollment Visitation Days: Wednesday (must call school to schedule visit). Uniforms: No School is in session from 9:30-3:30 |