Rolando is one of the most excellent public schools I've seen. I am a teacher in a high school, so I have high standards for my son's education. He has been treated with respect, care, and love at Rolando, and has also been held accountable for both learning and behavior. great staff, great administration,
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Posted by a parent on 09/15/09
Rolando has been a wonderful school for our daughter. Her teachers have been very encouraging and supportive. The principal, Mr. Magliato does a great job. The school has a great community feel to it and the parent involvement is top-notch.
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Posted by a parent on 08/16/09
I have a daughter that graduated from Rolando and two children that still attend. The teachers at Rolando are wonderful. When there is an issue teachers and staff quickly respond. Mr. Magliato (principal) is excellent. The parents are very involved, so when there are functions you feel like you are apart
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Posted by a parent on 05/22/09
My son has been in first grade this year at Rolando and loves going every day. His teacher, Mrs. Thomason, is wonderful. The principal is great. Really good school!
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Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
The teachers and principal at Rolando are the best! My child loves going to school every day. It is a close community of parents and the school has a great atmosphere of caring.
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Posted by a parent on 03/30/09
This School has been wonderful for my second grade son, I cannot wait till my younger son is ready for Kinder, which will be next year. The staff and teachers are professional and very warm and friendly. The principal goes beond the call of duity. He is Great. When the pre post from a while back
... Read more said that the PTA has raised 50,000 dollars on average per year she wasnt kidding. So that means you are going to be hit up every week for what ever fundraiser is going on and sometimes twice a week. So I pick and choose which ones we can do. There are only about 450 students at this school. So do the math. Parents come up with a lot of extra cash. I guess its cool cause its for the Kiddos. Ill keep my views on PTA to my self, POLITICS! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/01/08
I am a California public school teacher and I agonized about where to send my own children to school. After looking at all the options we decided to try Rolando for a year - since it is walking distance from home. We have not been disappointed. The school really is a very warm and welcoming community
... Read more and my daughter has thrived here. She learned to read by the third month of kindergarten! More importantly she loves going to school every day, The school works as a real team so there are no 'good' and 'bad' teachers in each grade, they all work together. The only thing I have not loved about the school is the PTA- they are exceptinally involved, and do SO much for the kids, which is great, but they are also somewhat cliquish and tend to exclude parents who work during the day. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/13/08
Rolando is a fabulous school with a terrific principal and an amazing staff. The school staff makes learning fun. The kids really thrive with the curriculum that is taught. Rolando is like a giant family with wonderful volunteers who work very hard at making it better every year. I am proud to be a part
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Posted by a parent on 09/01/07
We are new to Rolando this year but have absolutely fell in love with this school. We had very high expectations coming from a private school, but have not been disappointed. We were welcomed by everyone. I think the teachers, staff and principal are phenomenal and believe me I have high standards.
... Read more I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking into public education for their child. The parent involvement is great, the teachers have an open door policy, as does the principal. I was weary but now I am glad that we made the switch. This school is truly blessed by the students and families that attend there and the staff that work there. And, check out their API scores! Way to go Rolando!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/31/07
I have put 2 children thru this school and have nothing but good things to say.Mrs.Lieman is one other best teachers I have ever come across.She takes personal responsibility for each and everyone of her students.The school is close knit,but always welcomeing.My kids were new students,transferring in
... Read more and it was a smooth move from start to finsih.I have daughter there now and she is sad to leave.That says a lot for the facility and staff. Read less
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La Mesa schools — Rolando Elementary School is located at 6925 Tower St, La Mesa CA 91941. 6925 Tower St is in the 91941 ZIP code in La Mesa, CA The school district for Rolando Elementary School is the La Mesa Spring Valley School District. Rolando Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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