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Whited Elementary School
Principal: Tom Castagnola
4995 Sonoma Highway, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 (707) 539-2400
Fax: (707) 539-9253


Welcome to Whited Elementary, a California Distinguished School.

During the last several years, Whited has seen its California State Similar School Score rise from six to ten, the highest one can achieve. In addition, when our school was compared to 100 Similar Schools, Whited ranked number one in the State of California. Since state accountability was introduced in 1999, our API has increased from 773 to, most recently, 922, the fourth highest API score in Sonoma County among K-6 schools.

In addition, Whited has been selected as a "Spotlight School" by the Sonoma County Office of Education, a "Showcase School" by the Sonoma County Association of School Administrators, and was one of five elementary schools in Sonoma County to be selected recently as a California Distinguished School.

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We attribute our success to an outstanding staff, which includes a Rincon Valley District Teacher of the Year and several Rincon Valley Teachers who have received Teacher of the Month awards. We provide a challenging and accelerated curriculum that meets the needs of our diverse students, with an emphasis on our GATE and high-achieving students. Several teachers have attended the California Association for the Gifted conference to increase their knowledge of the challenges of gifted youth. Identified GATE students receive Individual Learning Plans to help meet their academic and social/emotional needs. In addition, Sandra Kaplan's elements of depth and complexity are seamlessly woven into lessons throughout the day, benefiting all students.

Whited offers several evening events in collaboration with parents, including Pajama Reading Night, Dr. Seuss Read-Across-America events, Math Fair, Science Fair, and band and theater productions, to just mention a few.

Perhaps our school slogan best sums up the attitude of our school community, "All Eagles Soar, Whatever It Takes."

Tom Castagnola, Principal

 

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PRESS DEMOCRAT HIGHLIGHTS WHITED
In a recent front page article of the Press Democrat, Whited Elementary was highlighted once again. Only ten elementary schools in all of Sonoma County this year attained a California Similar School rating of 10, the highest school ranking the State of California acknowledges. It is with great pride that Whited Elementary for the fourth year in a row was given this ranking. Again, this is a reflection of our outstanding Classified and Certified staff that we have. This fact along with the fabulous parent support and participation we receive at Whited has made this possible. Congratulations to our staff, students and parents. “All Eagles Soar, Whatever It Takes.”

Check the calendar for school events and other upcoming events.

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Whited Staff

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Principal: Tom Castagnola

Office Manager: Lisa Rossi

Teachers:

Kindergarten: Nicola Hughes & Eric Ord & Chrissy Tarantino

1st Grade: Natalie Douglass & Amy Nouguier & Molly Rhodes

2nd Grade: Mary Bedient & Katrina Kutz & Alison McLeod

3rd Grade: Andree Moll & Debby Perry & Susie Souza

4th grade: Adele Daw & Colette Haldi

5th grade: Kristin Thornton & Jody Venard

6th grade: Jessica Link & Jenny Lynch

Special Day Class: Gail Ellis

RSP: Jean Harvey

Technology: Maggie Chandler

Library: Stephanie Vreeland

Science Facilitator: Julie Law

PE Paraeducator: Sam Pisenti

Day Care Coordinator: Loretta Medeiros