Fletcher Elementary School

This school has changed quite a bit and it’s great to see they’re doing much more family activities!

The Mandarin Immersion Program is what attracted us to Fletcher, and we are so glad we came. We have been impressed with how involved the PTA and other parent groups are. There are so many volunteers signed up to help with all the fun activities Fletcher now offers that they’re sometimes not even all utilized. That speaks volumes to how far the school has come. I’m proud that we can be a part of such an active and devoted group of parents who want to create the best learning environment for their kids. I have been very impressed with our teachers so far and especially the principal, Mrs. Nelson! The music, art, and multicultural programs have been great, and we look forward to many more years of well-​rounded education as the years progress!

Fletcher is very much a school on its way up. I know that in the past there have been problems, but with a new principal and office staff there has been some great changes. The PTA is active and involved offering things like a fall carnival (with food trucks), Lunar New Year week, International week, book fairs, science night, and art masters arts education. There’s also music education for EVERY student – the only elementary school in OUSD to offer that, thanks to the PTA. Even fundraisers are fun, like family nights at local restaurants and the «Holiday Shop» where the child can spend their own money buying holiday gifts all by themselves. This year a new robotics team was started, and there is the Mandarin Immersion Program that is just fantastic and bringing a whole new vibe, energy, and participation into the school. There are «lunch with a loved one» events where parents/​caretakers can join the students for lunch, which is a lot of fun. Parents are invested in the classroom and learning and Fletcher is continuing to grow in new and exciting ways. The small size of the school is great – the principal knows every student’s name and greets them all in the morning. Our teacher is so caring, she calls me at home in the evening to discuss some issues my son is having, and the principal is always available to talk. The campus is safe and secure. We are so glad and proud to be Fletcher Falcons!