All around Paularino, we celebrated Author/Illustrator, Dr. Seuss and Read Across America Day by dressing up in various Dr. Seuss gear.  The students did a "Stop, Drop and Read" at 9:30 a.m. and were reminded of the importance of reading daily at home.

Pictured below is Mrs. Langworthy's 3rd grade class in their Cat in the Hat hats and ties.

Paularino School celebrated their 600 Club students at flag deck!  These are students who scored a PERFECT SCORE on their STAR testing in either Math or Language Arts.  Mrs. de Boom-Howard then took them to a special lunch at Claim Jumper.

The students who scored Proficient or Advanced on their STAR Test will be coming to an Ice Cream party on Nov. 30th to honor their accomplishment. We look forward to celebrating their hard work!

Guadalupe Rosete and John Koskela, Jr. are pictured here with Costa Mesa Principals Dr. Phil D'Agostino & Dr. Aaron Peralta along with Paularino Principal Mrs. de Boom-Howard as our two 6th graders received the Mustang Pride Award.  This is a very special honor through the Kiwanis of Costa Mesa given to one 6th grade boy and girl from each of the elementary feeder schools who exemplify good character and make an effort to enhance community pride. 

Guadalupe's teacher recognized her for organizing relief efforts for victims of the tsunami.  She coordinated, implemented and counted money that was donated by Paularino Students and made sure these funds were received by those in need all because she wanted to help others less fortunate all the way on the other side of the world!  John's teacher noted his effort to be an Exemplary Scholar at Paularino and his ability to show sportsmanship while competing in activities in the Costa Mesa community.  John is very thoughtful and considerate towards his peers and sets a great example on campus. 

We are very proud of you Guadalupe & John - our amazing Paularino Panthers and future CMMS/HS Mustangs!

Paularino Elementary will be participating in a fundraiser every Thursday from 1-10 pm

at YOGURTLAND in the Target center off of Harbor & Baker.

20% of all proceeds goes right back to our school as long as you mention "Paularino"!

What a yummy way to raise funds for the school!

Paularino Elementary Library was honored to receive a $500 grant from our local Target store for use in enhancing our reading program on campus.

Thank you Target Stores!

Hello Paularino Family!!

We are looking forward to seeing you all on September 6th to start another wonderful year!!  If you are new to Paularino please follow the registration guidelines under Quick Links.  The office will open on August 15th to answer questions and welcome you all back!!

Enjoy your summer!!

"Good, Better, Best, Never Let it Rest,

Until Our Good is Better and our Better is BEST!!"

 Mission Statement

Each child will achieve to his/her full ability; we will develop thinking, reading, communicating, and computing students.Students, parents, and staff will hold a positive attitude which values learning a life-long process.All individuals will be treated with dignity and respect.Students, parents, staff and community at large will work together in developing a positive, safe and orderly learning environment.Each child will demonstrate his/her individual responsibility and respect toward learning and each other.Parents, staff and community at large will demonstrate their shared responsibility to the educational process of each child.

 Vision Statement

Vision :…to provide a world-class education for every child every day.

Guadalupe Rosete and Mikayla Terpening, both 5th graders at Paularino, started a penny drive to raise funds for the American Red Cross to support the people who were affected by the Tsunami in Japan. Paularino has a very diverse group of students and they wanted to make sure we all support each other in times of need. Over the past two weeks our wonderful Panthers raised $738.00 to send to the Red Cross. What a caring group of students!!!

Home to 480 Paularino Panthers in Grades Preschool - 6th!!!!