More than 20 SmartStart students were treated to a wonderful afternoon of fun and games at the home of long-time HOLA friend, Barbera Thornhill. The kids were treated to activities that included arts & crafts, a tug-of-war, and... read more »
April 3, 2012 / no comments
Walking down the hall in a bright blue Wellesley sweatshirt (given to her by her high school principal), Catherine stopped by to talk about HOLA and what’s next. In her own words:
My mentor from HOLA’s mentorship program once... read more »
February 16, 2012 / no comments
Actress Roselyn Sanchez visited HOLA’s Elementary and Middle School students yesterday to impart some life-lessons and acting advice to HOLA students.
Roselyn joined our SmartStart Elementary club “Go Girl Go!,”... read more »
December 14, 2011 / no comments
On July 5th, we started our SmartStart Summer Adventures Camp. This year we are serving a total of 50 students within our community. Our groups are divided by grade level into the following camp names: Hummingbirds (2nd grade), Eagles (3rd grade),... read more »
July 18, 2011 / no comments
On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, SmartStart’s Book Club went on a field trip to the Warner Bros. Museum located on the Warner Bros. Studio lot in Burbank, CA. The museum holds a collection of Warner Bros. film props, sets, wardrobe/costumes, models,... read more »
June 17, 2011 / no comments
On Wednesday, May 11th, one SmartStart student was recognized and awarded at Frank del Olmo Elementary School. Kimberly received two special medals for her performance on the California Standardized Test (CST) in the advanced areas of math and... read more »
May 11, 2011 / no comments
On April 23rd, HOLA’s SmartStart students celebrated Easter by making cards, having a puzzle contest, decorating eggs and cupcakes. Our students made beautiful Easter cards for their teachers, parents and friends. Overall everyone had... read more »
April 26, 2011 / no comments
HOLA’s SmartStart Elementary School Program is participating in the “Read Across America Project”. The Project’s goals are to bring literature awareness and to have good reading habits.
Starting the first week of March, we will be... read more »
March 2, 2011 / no comments
On February 14th, SmartStart had their first dance ever. Our students were excited since this was their first time at a dance with their peers and teachers. The students had a wonderful time enjoying snacks, card making, singing and dancing.... read more »
February 23, 2011 / no comments
This fall SmartStart offered a science class for our 1-2 graders taught by teacher Andrea and teacher assistant Julie. The science learning center focuses on understanding the different concepts of science through hands-on investigations and... read more »
December 13, 2010 / no comments