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
School & District Parent & Family Engagement Policies 2025-2026
Research indicates that Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) help children achieve high academic standards. When schools work together with parents in school activities, and both schools and families engage in shared decision making regarding children’s education, students are more likely to acquire literacy at faster rates.
The links below contain the AESD and Parent & Family Engagement Policies. The policies are jointly developed with parents to establish objectives for meaningful parent and family involvement. (20 U.S.C. sections 6312, 6318[a][2])
LCAP Parent Survey
Dear Parent/Guardian,
We value your input! Please take a moment to complete our online LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan) survey by clicking the link below. A link was also sent home via ParentSquare. Your feedback is essential as it helps shape our district priorities and spending decisions for the upcoming year.
The LCAP survey opens on Monday, January 12, 2026 and closes on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Rest assured, all responses are anonymous.