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Welcome to Ottomon Elementary School
Valuing our diverse and rural community, Ottomon Elementary's mission is to empower all students to develop their unique strengths and academic abilities through a focused commitment on literacy, analytics and the arts.
3rd grade learning is a blast!
Center time is the best!
There's something fishy going on!
Halloween fun in first grade!
4th Grade is yummy!
We love 5th grade to the sun and back!
5th graders are real cut ups!!
We've got moves!
Making music!
Learning is fun!
Team work!
There is an artist in all of us!
Our library is a comfy place to read and gather!
News & Events
Latest News
![DQ Fundraiser]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695332626/sanjuanedu/iefzyzzapce7khrfui8y/DQFundraiser2023.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695332626/sanjuanedu/iefzyzzapce7khrfui8y/DQFundraiser2023.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695332626/sanjuanedu/iefzyzzapce7khrfui8y/DQFundraiser2023.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695332626/sanjuanedu/iefzyzzapce7khrfui8y/DQFundraiser2023.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1695332626/sanjuanedu/iefzyzzapce7khrfui8y/DQFundraiser2023.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695332626/sanjuanedu/iefzyzzapce7khrfui8y/DQFundraiser2023.jpg","width":1940}])
DQ Fundraiser September 27th 4pm to 7pm
![4th Annual Community Food Drive]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694726325/sanjuanedu/karjji6msggpjkfn2cnv/FoodDrive2023.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694726325/sanjuanedu/karjji6msggpjkfn2cnv/FoodDrive2023.png","width":512}])
4th Annual Community Food Drive September 25th-October 3rd
![Picture Day October 4th]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694728421/sanjuanedu/s9vfbh1s8onws9dc3tqg/dorianpicturedayOctober2023_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694728421/sanjuanedu/s9vfbh1s8onws9dc3tqg/dorianpicturedayOctober2023_1.png","width":512}])
Picture Day October 4th
![Photo of a San Juan Unified staff member driving a school bus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694647758/sanjuanedu/n1fwqnpcel4kknkjqgrv/SchoolBusAcademy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694647758/sanjuanedu/n1fwqnpcel4kknkjqgrv/SchoolBusAcademy.png","width":512}])
Bus drivers are an integral part of many of our students' day...
![Dot Day - September 15th]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694720175/sanjuanedu/ajoizqty3fc0jiy3oxjf/DotDay.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694720175/sanjuanedu/ajoizqty3fc0jiy3oxjf/DotDay.png","width":512}])
Calling on all Ottomon students AND family members to wear dots this Friday September 15, 2023!
![Board Briefs with icon of document, check mark and gavel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691596686/sanjuanedu/fiksovrdccpfo2htrnam/BoardBriefsnewsitemimage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691596686/sanjuanedu/fiksovrdccpfo2htrnam/BoardBriefsnewsitemimage.png","width":512}])
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Sept. 12.
![A note from Superintendent Bassanelli Aug 8, 2023 with photo of superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694540827/sanjuanedu/bssxyzcjwipcmxoghr16/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694540827/sanjuanedu/bssxyzcjwipcmxoghr16/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694540827/sanjuanedu/bssxyzcjwipcmxoghr16/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694540827/sanjuanedu/bssxyzcjwipcmxoghr16/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli.jpg","width":1080}])
A note from Superintendent Bassanelli: San Juan Unified’s commitment to college and career readiness
Check here for a note from Superintendent Melissa Bassanelli on the work being done to ensure our students graduate from our schools both college and career-ready.
![A workshop session being led by a community partner.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694129578/sanjuanedu/rtmamryw9th2tnunit9h/FamiliesMatterConference.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694129578/sanjuanedu/rtmamryw9th2tnunit9h/FamiliesMatterConference.jpg","width":512}])
San Juan Unified School District families and educators are invited to kick off the school year successfully with this Fall’s “Families Matter: Setting the State for Success” conference on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Arden Middle School.
Upcoming Events
![Our Mission]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1693423819/sanjuanedu/ymeim6zwlrsdm4daicsx/2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1693423819/sanjuanedu/ymeim6zwlrsdm4daicsx/2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1693423819/sanjuanedu/ymeim6zwlrsdm4daicsx/2.png","width":800}])
Find Out More
about Our Mission
![Artful Learning - Our Curriculum]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1693415857/sanjuanedu/iupqgvmlsa2rivqhuhks/artfullearningourcurriculum.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1693415857/sanjuanedu/iupqgvmlsa2rivqhuhks/artfullearningourcurriculum.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1693415857/sanjuanedu/iupqgvmlsa2rivqhuhks/artfullearningourcurriculum.png","width":800}])
Find Out More
about Artful Learning - Our Curriculum
![Ottomon Elementary An Artful Learning School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1693344465/sanjuanedu/rke9ypjpdrrzku2l2azk/OttomonArtful11.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1693344465/sanjuanedu/rke9ypjpdrrzku2l2azk/OttomonArtful11.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1693344465/sanjuanedu/rke9ypjpdrrzku2l2azk/OttomonArtful11.png","width":800}])
Find Out More
about Ottomon Elementary An Artful Learning School
![Teacher working with young student at table]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688334333/sanjuanedu/wr9vrwhhp5qgeqybf0j8/TKstudentandteacher.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688334333/sanjuanedu/wr9vrwhhp5qgeqybf0j8/TKstudentandteacher.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified uses an equity lens to target and eliminate barriers for all students.
![Bus driver]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688355379/sanjuanedu/t4smum4rrgv6l4o9x7ya/Busdriver.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688355379/sanjuanedu/t4smum4rrgv6l4o9x7ya/Busdriver.png","width":512}])
If you want to be a part of a diverse school district committed to ensuring each student's success - we want to meet you.
![Arden Middle School new campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":2200}])
San Juan Unified School District is invested in providing 21st-century learning opportunities for all students.