Ponderosa Elementary School
A Word From Our Principal
Welcome to Ponderosa Elementary School, Home of the Pride!
My name is Danya Maze and I am so excited to serve as your new Principal. I hope you were able to enjoy a safe summer!
We look forward to a very positive and productive year together! Your active participation is key to the success of your young Ponderosa student during his/her elementary years. We highly value home/school communication here at Ponderosa. It is vital and plays an integral role in each student’s success. We encourage you to contact us when the need arises, and to stay in touch about your child’s educational needs. We are here to support you, so feel free to reach out with any questions.
School Site Council Meetings
Dear Ponderosa School Families,
Below you will find the schedule for upcoming Virtual School Site Council (SSC) meetings. The SSC/ELAC meeting agendas will be posted 72 hours before the meeting date. Meeting minutes will be posted after each meeting.
Joining a Meeting
To join a meeting check the agenda for a Google Meet link or phone number.
Meeting Dates
Open Enrollment for 2025-2026 School Year
Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year will begin on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at all school sites during Saturday School. Families can begin the enrollment process by clicking here: AESD Enrollment Website or stop by the school office where computers are available.
Prepare for enrollment for your preschool/TK/ or Kindergarten scholar by gathering the following documents:
- A certified copy of a birth certificate, a duly attested baptism certificate, or a passport
- Immunization Record
- Proof of address within the last 30 days as required on the Residence Verification form.
Please note: all students that turn 4 years old by September 1, 2025, may enroll for Transitional Kindergarten. All students that turn 5 years old by September 1, 2025, will be enrolled in Kindergarten. We look forward to assisting you with the enrollment of your child for the 2025-2026 school year!
Parent Meetings for DLI Interested Families
Join us to explore the benefits of being multilingual!
The Anaheim Elementary School District is hosting information meetings for families of students entering Preschool, TK & Kindergarten. Learn about our award-winning Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program, available in Spanish, Korean, and Chinese.
Meeting Highlights
- Understand how the DLI Program works
- Discover the lifelong advantages
- Get information on how to apply
- Learn about our education standards
- Tips and guidance
Upcoming Parent Information Meetings
Please attend one of the scheduled meetings to fully understand the commitment of being part of the DLI Academy.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2024 | 6:00 PM | AESD District Office |
| December 17, 2024 | 8:30 AM | AESD District Office |
| January 16, 2025 | 5:30 PM | Marshall Elementary School |
| January 30, 2025 | 6:00 PM | Westmont Elementary School |
| February 13, 2025 | 5:30 PM | Sunkist Elementary School |
| February 20, 2025 | 6:00 PM | Barton Elementary School |
| March 6, 2025 | 5:30 PM | Ross Elementary School |
| March 13, 2025 | 6:00 PM | Orange Grove Elementary School |
| March 19, 2025 | 8:30 AM | AESD District Office |
| April 3, 2025 | 5:30 PM | Roosevelt Elementary School |
| April 17, 2025 | 6:00 PM | Ponderosa Elementary School |
| May 8, 2025 | 9:00 AM | Virtual Meeting: English, Spanish |
Contact Information
For more information, reach out to your child’s school or the District Office at (714) 517-7530.