Anza Elementary Founded 1957 21400 Ellinwood Drive Torrance, CA 90503 310 - 533-4559  ext. "0" Principal:  Dr. Karen Whisnant Important Phone Numbers: Office : 310-533-4559  ext. "0" After-hours messages: 310-533-4559 ext. 2281 FAX: 310-972-6386 email: pta@anzaelementary.org Office Hours The office is open daily between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. You can reach us at 310-533-4559, extension "0". After hours, you can leave a message on the voice mail system by dialing 533-4559 extension "2281". Volunteering in School For volunteer guidelines, applications, forms, and more information, visit our volunteers web page. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) The School Board passed and implemented a policy that provides for early release on Wednesdays of all elementary students in the district. 1st-5th grades get out at 2:12. During this early release time, teachers will meet in Professional Learning Communities to collaborate and plan for student learning and academic success. Dr. Whisnant's Briefing on PLCs Homework Club Homework Club is a free service to first- through fifth-grade students at Anza Elementary School. It will meet on Wednesdays from 2:12-3:00. If you wish your child to participate, please fill out the permisson form and return it to the school office. Homework Club Permission Form Homework Club Rules Daily Schedule Kindergarten 8:45 School begins 10:20 - 10:35 Recess 12:00 - 12:45 Lunch 1:45 Dismissal Grades 1 and 2 8:45 School Begins 10:20 - 10:35 Recess 12:10 - 12:55 Lunch - grades 1 & 2 2:00 - 2:10 Recess 2:58 Dismissal Grades 3, 4 and 5 8:35 School Begins Grades 4 & 5 8:45 School Begins Grade 3 10:00 - 10:15 Recess 11:45 - 12:30 Lunch 2:00 - 2:10 Recess 2:57 Dismissal Grades 4 & 5 2:58 Dismissal Grade 3 Anza Elementary Mission Statement Our mission is to prepare our students to be contributing members of society. Through successful experiences in academics, personal fitness, and social relationships, we promote the development of healthy, well-rounded individuals who have positive self images. Anza Vision Statement At Anza Elementary School we believe that: education is the partnership of all: parents, students, staff, and community. everyone's participation and ideas are important and valued. high expectations are supported by a positive, organized learning environment. curriculum focuses on active learning and developing thinking skills. individual differences are respected and encouraged. education prepares students for their future. communication between home-school-community are open and responsive. school is a place where people problem solve together. learning is a joyful experience.

Torrance Unified School District 2335 Plaza Del Amo Torrance CA 90509 310-972-6500 (directory) www.tusd.org Superintendent of Schools: Dr. George W. Mannon Chief Academic Officer Dr. Laurie Love Senior Director, Elementary Schools Dr. E Don Kim Child Welfare and Attendance 310-972-6090 Special Education Office 310-972-6100 Title IX Information 310-972-6100 Transportation 310-972-6310 Pay for Lunch Online Log onto mySchoolBucks.com and create an account. You can then view cafeteria purchases, track meal acount balances, set up low-balance email reminders, and schedule recurring payments. There is a 3% per transaction fee ($20.00 payment on account = $20.60). Board of Education Heidi Ashcraft Terry Ragins Michael Ernst Albert Y. Muratsuchi Mark Steffen The T.U.S.D. Board of Education meets the first and third Monday of each month. Torrance Unified School District Mission Statement The Torrance Unified School District strives to ensure that each and every student is educated and prepared to succeed in life. We are dedicated to maximizing individual potential and developing lifelong learners who will be contributing members in a global society.