Sandpiper is a great school with a very involved PTA. Since parents here couch kids out of school extensively, for your kid to keep up you need to do the same, or you will be left out!
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Posted by a parent on 08/22/09
This is our 7th year at Sandpiper and we have seen it go through many changes over the years. Some were hard, such as the growth and transition of three Principals, but others have been very positive. Test scores continue to be impressive despite funding woes. The Principal is progressive and encourages
... Read more new programs and technology use. The teachers are a bit set in their ways, but an influx of new teachers has brought some innovation. And the PTA is a well oiled machine. Not everything is roses but overall it's been a great experience and our kids left/will leave well prepared for Ralston. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/12/09
Sandpiper remains an excellent school dispite some of the recent changes. I agree that the overcrowding has had a negative impact on the school. Parent involvement and community/school culture has suffered due to this situation. The once warm atmosphere, where the principal and school secretary knew
... Read more all of the children's names, has been replaced by new staff who may be efficient, but lack the personal skills and warmth that are so necessary in an elementary school setting. Some of the sweet traditions that my oldest child enjoyed at this school (and endeared it to our family) have gone by the wayside. Test scores do not tell the whole story. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/11/09
We moved here in the spring and my daughter starts third grade here towards the end of the school year. The teacher went above and beyond to create a welcome environment for my child. The academic standards are very good. We came from another 'API 10' school in another district and the pace and workload
... Read more there didn't even compare to the expectations here. The only criticism I have is the lack of extracurriculars. It would be nice to have a drama club or perhaps a choir. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/04/08
The school is well maintained but severly over crowded. We are new to the school and have encountered an odd mix of situations. The test scores are so high because some sections of the community hire after hours tutoring ect. It is a close nit community but is very seperated by its differences, such
... Read more as nationality ect. Some of the parents told me that they are citizens of America but they do not consider themselves American. Other groups are very affluent and have a big voice in the community. I long for a school that leaves all that behind and binds with true respect and sense of belonging together. I have encounter mediocre teachers that feel they are the 'cats meow' when actually the scores are due to children being driven to excess by parents, tutoring and teachers teaching to the API test. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/01/08
As 7th year parents at Sandpiper, we can attest to the fact that this school keeps getting better and better! Our daughter (3rd grade) is privileged to have a fantastic teacher who teaches with spirit, warmth and creativity and recognizes many times a day that each child is special. In the midst of
... Read more the state budget crisis and the cuts that our district, and all others across the state, are dealing with, we must remember that Sandpiper has an phenomenal, top-notch staff and a parent community who would stop at nothing to ensure Sandpiper remains a superior school. Our children have and are still an receiving an excellent, well-rounded education here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/07/08
The principal, teachers, and staffs are excellent!
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Posted by a student on 09/01/07
My Daughter has attended Sandpiper school for the last three years - we couldn't be happier! She loves going to school and seems to enjoy the learning process. All of her teachers have been outstanding! The parents in the Sandpiper community seem to understand that a great school doesn't just happen
... Read more - parent involvement is high and financial donations help support PTA run activities and extracurricular activities. The principle is outstanding - a true leader and is very supportive of the teachers. Redwood Shores has a real small town feel and having our children attend the local school has made us feel even more connected to our community and neighbors. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/08/07
My daughter was in the first class of Redwood Shores kindergartners to attend Nesbit Elementary in Belmont due to the over enrollment issue in the fall of 2005. I was very pleasantly surprised with how quickly the principal, teachers and staff adjusted to this major adjustment--the Redwood Shores kindergartners
... Read more nearly doubled the student population at Nesbit! At the time, the school had 4 Sandpiper teachers, and 3 Nesbit teachers and I have heard nothing but positive things about ALL of the teachers and their classrooms. This year we are at Sandpiper for the first time, and I couldn't be more pleased. The principal, teachers, school environment and parent involvement is unbelievable! We have taken an after school enrichment classes, and there are many more to try: art, language, piano science. A second school has been approved to be built, and a library is under construction--it is GREAT community! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/20/07
I have been a Sandpiper parent since 2001 with two children currently at the school (5th and 2nd grades). I couldn't be more pleased with the education my children have received at Sandpiper. The faculty is committed and excellent; the principal is strong; the parent involvement is stellar; and the
... Read more academics are traditional yet creative. While much effort goes into fundraising by both the PTA and the district's foundation, most parents feel we could still be offering more enrichment opportunities. The new dedicated 4th/5th grade science teacher has made a big difference, although he is working with handouts -- there is no funding for science textbooks. Our son enjoys the after-school 'music mentor' program for individual instrument study. While classes are large in 4th and 5th grades (30 students), the teachers are strong, in control and are still able to give individual attention. All in all, a great neighborhood school. Read less
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Redwood City schools — Sandpiper Elementary School is located at 801 Redwood Shores Pkwy, Redwood City CA 94065. 801 Redwood Shores Pkwy is in the Redwood Shores neighborhood and 94065 ZIP code in Redwood City, CA The school district for Sandpiper Elementary School is the Belmont - Redwood Shores Sd. Sandpiper Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels 1 - 5.
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