Anderson Children's Foundation

Saul Martinez Elementary School

Pathfinder 5th Grade Science Camp (2023-2024)

The Anderson Children Foundation’s contribution to our 5th grade Science Camp at Pathfinder Ranch is essential in enabling our underprivileged students to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. With most of our students’ parents working in agriculture earning a minimum income, they aren’t able to provide these experiences for their children. Our students need the same educational and enrichment opportunities as other children in our Valley. This is why our Science Camp program is so crucial to their academic and personal growth.

This grant will allow us to provide 136 students with access to hands-on science experiments, including outdoor learning activities such as archery, canoeing, horseback riding, hiking, and wilderness survival skills, as well as a comprehensive science curriculum. By providing these opportunities, we aim to inspire our students to pursue science and other academic subjects and help them develop essential life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving foundations.

Providing our students with such a comprehensive Science Camp experience will not be possible without the ACF's contribution. The contribution of the Anderson Children's Foundation will have a long-lasting impact on our students' education and personal development.

Contact: Mrs. Patricia Lopez, 5th DL Teacher

Contact: Mr. Raul Rodriguez, SPED Teacher

Email: palopez@cvusd.us or raul.rodriguez@cvusd.us

Phone: (760) 848-1599

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (2022-2023)

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) supports students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health. It improves social emotional competence, academic success, and school climate. It also improves teacher health and well-being.

At Saul Martinez Elementary School, PBIS is helping students to be respectful, responsible, and safe! Assemblies and special events help to keep students motivated and excited to come to school and be their best selves. The school store, filled with prizes and school gear, is the place for students to “spend” the points they earn working hard, being kind to others, and following through on their responsibilities.

Contact: Erika Baily, PBIS Lead Teacher, Saul Martinez Elementary School, CVUSD

Email: ebaily@cvusd.us