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Welcome to Sartorette, Winner of the Prestigious Glenn W. Hoffmann Award (2025)

Sartorette Elementary School's Hispanic Student Achievement and Family Engagement Program has earned the Santa Clara County School Board Association’s prestigious Glenn W. Hoffmann Exemplary Program Award. Our school is among six recipients from the 31 school districts throughout Santa Clara County for the 2024-2025 school year.

Sartorette's Hispanic Student Achievement & Family Engagement Program is a holistic approach tackling the challenges of both, understanding their relationship is reciprocal. Using the principles of cultural responsiveness, data-driven decisions, collaboration, and family engagement, staff worked with Hispanic parent leaders to combine best instructional practices with strategic family outreach. Student voice, compassion, and cultural empathy were integrated into optimal teaching methods for academic achievement. For engagement, Hispanic families shared their stories as staff worked to satisfy each family’s needs.

In one year's time, results include:

88% increase in Hispanic students on/above grade level in English Language Arts state testing
40% reduction in the Hispanic achievement gap in English Language Arts state testing
662% increase in core Hispanic parent group volunteer hours

By strategically focusing on specific students through instructional practices and parent engagement, we help all students toward academic success.

Congratulations to staff and families who worked together to turn an impactful goal for our school community into a reality!

WATCH THIS VIDEO ABOUT SARTORETTE'S HISPANIC STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM

WHO WE ARE

Sartorette is a nurturing, compassionate, close-knit community of dedicated professionals and supportive families where students are given high quality academic and social emotional learning opportunities while honoring differentiation needed for every child to thrive. We value the individuality of each student and continue our tradition of providing a variety of enrichment and inclusion programs and activities that serve the whole child. This combination helps make Sartorette superstars feel safe, known, valued, and love learning.

Vision Statement

Sartorette students will be critical thinkers who are confident, resilient, and persevering problem solvers who demonstrate empathy and equality towards others as they take risks navigating life’s challenges. They are ready to reach for the stars!

Home-School Partnership

Education is a partnership between the school and the parent or guardian. Staff, teachers, parents, and students, as well as the broader community, work together to realize the Sartorette vision. I am glad you are joining us on this journey. Essential to this partnership is parental involvement in our Home & School Club (HSC), our version of a PTA. Take advantage of the many ways you can support your child’s education through the HSC.

Throughout the year, we will inform you about events designed to enrich classroom learning, promote health and wellness, and build community. Studies show that student achievement in school is higher for students who have a parent/guardian involved in their child's school. School needs you to take advantage of the various opportunities to get involved and share your insights and observations as they help us provide the best possible education.

Families are incredibly valuable members of our Sartorette School community. Thank you for partnering with us to provide a well-rounded academic, behavioral, and social emotional education for all students.

All the best,

Principal Debbie Stein