Condit Elementary School

 Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year!  The Condit Staff and I are looking forward to another fantastic year filled with many exciting adventures.  This year, we are seeing major construction on our campus from the Measure G bond.  We are getting 12 new modular classrooms where our previous 1st - 6th grade playground was.  Two of our first grade teachers, all of 3rd  & 5th grade, as well as our BLAST program will be moving into these new modulars.  We are hopeful that we will be able to move them in over Winter Break.  

We are currently in the process of re-applying for our Apple Distinguished School certification that we were originally recognized for in 2017.  Technology and innovation continue to be a focus in our classrooms, as we are preparing our students with 21st Century Skills of creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.  Students in 3rd - 6th grade, including our SDC classroom, have access to 1:1 iPad, while our kindergarten - 2nd grade classrooms have a set of six iPad to use in their classrooms.   All of the teachers have or will receive professional development to maximize the use of the iPads for instruction. 

Our teachers will begin their third year of using the English Language Arts (ELA)adoption, Wonders by publishers, McGraw-Hill. Wonders focuses on the same Essential Question, vocabulary, skills, and strategies throughout a given week - whether the students are in the core ELA classroom, participating in designated English Language Development instruction, or benefiting from intensive intervention support.  Our teachers have done an awesome job of delving into all of the materials they were provided to address the needs of ALL students.  As a site, Condit will also implement school-wide math Response to Intervention (RtI) time several times a week to address the needs of ALL learners in math.  We are excited to dedicate the time and are looking forward to our results. 

Condit became AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) certified in 2018, and implements the AVID Structures (Instruction, Systems, Leadership, & Culture) in grades 4 - 6.  All of our upper grade teachers and I have received extensive training and staff development over the last three years.  Condit also achieved Gold status for implementation of PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Support) in spring 2019.  The 2019-2020 school year will be our third year of the implementation of PBIS, and we have seen so many great things come out of such a positive practice.           

Depending on construction, our hope is that our students will be able to participate in 100 Mile Club. Grades K - 3  participate on Fridays from 1:00 - 1:45 PM. Students in grades 4 - 6 participate in the 100 Mile Club on Fridays from 2:00 - 2:45 PM.

As always, I am so grateful for our Condit teachers, staff and families who provide such an incredible amount of support to help make all of our students successful.  I have been able to see the amazing energy and passion we all have that is evident in everything we do.  We continue to be thankful for the generous donations and wonderful volunteers. We could not do it without you! I look forward to being a part of each and every one of our students academic and developmental accomplishments as they grow this year. As a staff, we will continue our goal to make sure we look at each student as an individual, and guide them through to their success collaboratively. Condit is truly a unique and special place.

Please check your weekly bulletin for information on upcoming events, awards assemblies, and other special information. The newsletter will be posted on the website and can also be e-mailed to your home. I look forward to getting to know all of our students and their families. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at 909-398-0300 or through my e-mail cmalally@cusd.claremont.edu

Thank you for your support!
Condit ROCKS!

Christine Malally, Ed. D.

Claremont Unified School District is committed to providing a safe space for learning for each and every student, regardless of immigration status. For more information see Fact Sheet for Families and School Staff

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Claremont Unified School District se compromete a proveer un lugar seguro para la educación de todos y cada uno de sus estudiantes, independientemente de sus condiciones migratorias. Para más  información lea la Hoja Informativa Para Familias y Personal Escolar.

Puede obtener más información en el sitio web de la oficina de Educación del condado de Los Angeles.

Para más información acerca de DACA visite el sitio web de la Asociación de Administradores de Escuelas.