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Students from Lakeside Farms Elementary share military‑connected experiences and the 'Anchored for Life' program
Summary
Lakeside Farms Elementary presented to the board about student growth, arts programming and supports for military‑connected students; three fifth‑grade students described peer support from the 'Anchored for Life' club and school staff highlighted gains in MAP testing and special education growth.
Lakeside Farms Elementary presented to the board Thursday with three fifth‑grade students describing how the school supports military‑connected children.
Principal Rosa highlighted academic gains — saying the school made growth in 11 of 12 assessed MAP subareas over a three‑year trend — and described programs that support students: a part‑time TOSA, a bilingual community liaison, part‑time special‑education support and counselors including a military counselor. She also credited Proposition 28 arts funding for sustaining an art docent program and student artwork on display in the boardroom.
Three fifth‑graders — named by the principal as Rowan, Jamal and Aria — took part in a short Q&A and described how peer supports and teachers helped them after moves and deployments. Students described the Anchored for Life club, which pairs student leaders with new military learners to give tours, share names and stabilize transitions; students recited a short poem about military connectedness and resilience, calling the dandelion a metaphor for adaptability.
The board thanked the students and principal and noted a related district resolution designating April as Month of the Military Child; the superintendent said the district serves roughly 450 military‑connected students.
What’s next: The board acknowledged the school’s work and will take up a district resolution recognizing military‑connected students later in the meeting.
