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
Public Hearing Notice: Extended School Year (ESY) Waiver
Educational Services
Office of Assistant Superintendent
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Regular Board of Education Meeting of April 8, 2026
Anaheim Elementary School District Staff Development Center
1001 S. East Street, Board Room - Building B, Anaheim. CA 92805 6:30 p.m.
The Board President is requested to declare a public hearing for the purpose of review and adoption of a waiver request to modify AESD's Extended School Year (ESY) program from 20 days (4 hours daily) to 16 days of instruction (5 hours daily). The shift in schedule will facilitate alignment with the dates of the general education summer instructional program, support increased opportunities for inclusive programming, reduce challenges for families with students in multiple programs, and support greater cohesion for staff and students.
Use of the waiver request process will also ensure the District remains in compliance with Ed Code Section 3043 (d) related to Extended School Year.
After hearing comments from the public, the Board President will give notice that a vote on this item is scheduled at the April 8, 2026, Regular Board meeting.
Jesús Chavarria, Superintendent
and Secretary of the Governing Board of the
Anaheim Elementary School District
Posted: March 24, 2026
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])