St. Vincent de PaulElementary School
Overview
Our youngest students are naturally curious. Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten create a two year program that fosters the students’ eagerness and enthusiasm to explore their world and engage with their peers. Through whole and small group lessons that incorporate music, games, art, and movement, students develop foundational academic skills in a safe environment filled with rich learning experiences. TK students enter Kindergarten with the readiness skills and social skills needed to build a solid academic foundation. Our students leave Kindergarten reading, writing sentences, thinking critically, and solving problems. They are well prepared with the foundational skills and work habits for success in the primary grades.
Academics & Enrichment
Students benefit from a program that incorporates cooperative and self-directed learning opportunities that build a foundation for academic success and help the students to grow as faith-filled leaders. Students join with the school community to complete service projects and participate in our PEAK Family program. The TK/Kindergarten program supports the students’ social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development through a rich program that balances a focus on academics with enrichment and play.
Academics
Math
Math instruction builds the foundation for understanding mathematical concepts and developing number sense, geometry skills, patterning, classification, and problem solving through hand-on learning experiences. A spiraling curriculum that increases in complexity provides the opportunity for continued practice and mastery of mathematical concepts.
Language Arts
The English language arts curriculum nurtures and develops literacy skills. Whole group and small group lessons and activities allow for individualized learning that supports each child’s growth. Beginning with letter recognition and formation, the curriculum expands to include phonemic awareness, phonics instruction, sight word recognition, oral fluency, and sentence writing. Rich literature supports the development of comprehension and vocabulary. The curriculum supports the students’ development as readers and writers.
Religion
The Religious education curriculum introduces the child to the Catholic faith through Bible stories, music, prayer, and art. Students gather with the school community for Morning Prayer and celebrate liturgies throughout the school year.
Science
TK and Kindergarten students enjoy learning about the world through hands-on activities in the areas of life, earth, and physical science.
Social Science
The TK and Kindergarten Social Studies curriculum focuses on providing students an introduction to life long ago, geography, our country and community helpers. Students also share their interests, unique talents and gifts as they learn to care for one another and grow as a classroom community.
Enrichment
Our Enrichment program fosters the development of the whole child and supports the social-emotional growth of our students. From yoga and martial arts to music and arts, Enrichment sessions provide every child an opportunity to grow in self-awareness. Volunteer art docents provide a rich opportunity for students to study artists in a variety of genres and create their own masterpieces to share with classmates and families.
Physical Education
Regular physical education classes provide students with the opportunity to develop gross motor skills, work as a team, and learn the importance of exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
Technology
An introduction to basic computer skills is integrated with a reinforcement of the curriculum and differentiated practice . Students learn about the parts of a computer and the importance of digital citizenship.
Educators
Kindergarten
Mrs. DeAnn Sarlatte
Mrs. DeAnn Sarlatte
Kindergarten TeacherMy Teaching Philosophy
As an educator with 26 years of teaching experience, I still remember the excitement I had on my very first day of teaching. It is the joy and hope that I feel each school year when I walk my new students into the classroom on the first day of school. My philosophy begins with creating an engaging, vibrant environment that supports the academic, spiritual, and social growth for each student entrusted to my care. By partnering with parents, kindergarteners grow and learn in so many ways, heading to first grade and beyond with foundational skills, work habits and confidence to chase their dreams.
Why SVES?
SVES is not just a school. It is a community...a happy, united community! Students, parents and teachers work together to create a positive, nurturing environment for all students to grow, learn, and achieve.
I Remember...
In Kindergarten, I remember sitting on the carpet around my teacher and singing songs. I recall that I was the first student to learn to tie shoes and I became the "shoe tier" for the class! Now my favorite part of the day is sitting in my rocking chair with my students gathered around for story time ... and I am still the "shoe tier!"
As an alumna of SVES and SVHS, I have fond memories of playing tetherball on the blacktop, learning to quilt in my elective class, and eagerly waiting in line with my ticket for hot dog day each month. I remember always feeling at home at SVES because I knew my teachers cared about much more than the grade I received on a test. They cared about me as a person. I am fortunate that many of my SV classmates have remained my close friends and we often recall the incredible experiences we shared at SVES. SV has truly shaped the people we are today.
Education
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California State University, Sacramento
- Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies/Psychology Minor, California State University, Sacramento
- Alumna St. Vincent de Paul High School
- Alumna St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School
ELA Resource K-3/Librarian/Renaissance
Learning Coordinator Mrs. Sandy Rainey
Mrs. Sandy Rainey
ELA Resource K-3/Librarian/Renaissance
Learning Coordinator
My Teaching Philosophy
Reading is my passion! I was a reader as a child and still love to read as an adult. It is my goal to help the children at SVES realize their potential as lifelong readers.
Why SVES?
I feel blessed to have been employed at St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School for the last 21 years. I was hired as the Learning Center Director and now fill the roles of Librarian and Reading Resource Teacher. It is my privilege to go to work every day with a group of amazing teachers and support staff members. St. Vincent's provides its students with the foundational skills needed to succeed in high school and beyond. Having sent three children through SVES and SVHS, I can say without reservations that I wholeheartedly believe in the mission and philosophy of both our schools.
I Remember...
My love of reading started in elementary school with the Nancy Drew Series. After reading the first book, The Secret of the Old Clock, I was hooked--hooked on Nancy Drew and hooked on reading! Books gave me the ability to see the world and meet new people. I wish I could remember who suggested that book to me, because I should have said thank you a thousand times over. Elementary school is where I became a lifelong reader!
Cleary Care DirectorInstructional Assistant Mrs. Dolores Cuneo
Mrs. Dolores Cuneo
Cleary Care DirectorInstructional Assistant
My Teaching Philosophy
First we work, then we play!
Why SVES?
I love the family and community feeling. This is my fourth year working full time at SVES. My two daughters attended SVES and SVHS.
I Remember...
When I attended Catholic grade school in San Francisco, I played on the 4th grade kickball team. I still love to watch the kids here play kickball.
Education
- Masters, Computer Science, California State University, Sacramento
- Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, California State University, Sacramento
Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
Mrs. Kerry Moore
Mrs. Kerry Moore
Transitional Kindergarten (TK)My Teaching Philosophy
As an early childhood educator, I am focused on play based learning along with creating developmentally appropriate curriculum that is fun and engaging. At this age, children want to play and explore and I want them to have every opportunity to do so in my classroom. I am also focused on social emotional learning, being a kind and respectful friend and student and doing our best work everyday at school. Mygoal is to teach the WHOLECHILDandlearn asmuchasIcanabout them so their experience in my classroom is fun, exciting and positive.
Why SVES?
I grew up attending Catholic school my whole life and I was so lucky to have parents who worked incredibly hard to make sure I had a meaningful, rigorous and religious education. I felt so lucky to be part of a close knit community and so grateful to still have so many of those amazing individuals still in my life. My dad was my basketball coach and athletic director, my mom helped fundraise and build the Parish Center and gym at St. Veronica, and my friends at school became my family. I have always wanted that for my future family and when I got married last year and decided to leave preschool and get back into a primary classroom, I knew SVESwould bethe best home for me andIamsograteful to be teaching here!
I Remember...
Being in preschool, playing dress up, being on the carpet, hugging my teachers, riding tricycles outside, having SO MUCH FUN! I loved to sing and play in the classroom and enjoyed those special days in preschool before I joined my three big brothers at St. Veronica. I remember going to my kindergarten interview with Mrs. Vitali in 1995 and naming letters and numbers and reading a book with her. It was a magical year in kindergarten and throughout my time at SV. I look back on it fondly and hope to create the same magic here at SVES.
Education
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential- Notre Dame de Namur, Belmont
- CSUChico- Bachelors degree in Liberal Studies
- Mercy High School, Burlingame
- St. Veronica Catholic School, South San Francisco
Accrediation
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