The Grove is magical - great things happen here - there is always a buzz of excitement in the air - you are always greeted by smiles and hugs - the Grove is a place where a very special school community thrives.
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
This is my 4th year as a Walnut Grove parent and every teacher has been truly amazing.... The school is beautiful and a wonderful community with a a ton of parent involvement.... Walnut Grove kids are lucky!
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Posted by a parent on 05/04/09
I am a teacher and was a parent of children of Walnut Grove Elementary. The principal is so supportive of the students, parents and staff. The teachers and staff consistantly go above the call of duty. The parents put in many hours volunteering and the students come to school ready to learn! What
... Read more a blessing! We have a lot of extracurricular activities before and after school... intervention classes for those who could use some extra support, Jiji Math, Chess, Spanish, D.I., Roots and Shoots, a variety of clubs... just to name a few. What a great place to work! What a great place for children! Read less
Posted by a teacher on 08/11/07
A more committed principal can't be found! He's worked wonders with the school, and the children. The teachers are all very caring. My daughter has resource support, which is also an excellent program. Lots of activities to build a strong sense of community. Parents are very involved.
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Posted by a parent on 06/08/06
I have my daughter in 2nd grade discovery program and am very satisfied with the teacher and the program.
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Posted by a parent on 05/31/06
This is a great school. The teachers are wounderful and really care about your child. There is a lot of parental involvement.
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Posted by a parent on 02/18/06
I am a teacher and a parent of a first grader at this school. I have a choice of sending my daughter to a private school but I choose this school because I believe in its quality, safety and amazing school climate.
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Posted by a parent on 01/29/06
Walnut Grove Rocks! This school is amazing, the level of character that this school has, is only imitated by the teachers and leadership that makes this school so great. The test scores are wonderful, and when your 1st grader is talking about schema and mental images, sensory and math patterning, you
... Read more can't help think that times have changed since we were in school. This school is great, and especially the Discovery program that my two boys are a part of. The school has a wonderful arts and drama program, music and P.E., GATE, Destination Imagination,Egology and other clubs to get these kids going. The parent involvement is very welcomed and encouraged, especially in the Dicovery program. I probably voluteer 2-3 hours a week in my children's classroom doing various activities and they love it. Walnut Grove is the best school in Pleasanton! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/14/05
I have two children in Walnut Grove, 2nd grade and kindergarten. I have been pleased with the communication between teachers and parents and the accessability to the principal. Parents involvement is welcomed and encouraged. This a dynamic school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/31/05
Fabulous teachers and administration (with the exception of a couple of teachers, which is always true, unfortunately). Very well run but could definitely use more parent involvement.
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Pleasanton schools — Walnut Grove Elementary School is located at 1999 Harvest Rd, Pleasanton CA 94566. 1999 Harvest Rd is in the 94566 ZIP code in Pleasanton, CA The school district for Walnut Grove Elementary School is the Pleasanton Unified School District. Walnut Grove Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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