Principal's Message
We’re polishing stars at Allen School!
-From Allen School Song-
Welcome to Decima M. Allen School, known affectionately to all who know
us simply as Allen School. We are so glad you are visiting our web site,
and we hope it will help you get to know our school.
With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, dedicated teachers, and a rich tapestry of cultures representative of our community, Allen School is a wonderful place to teach and to learn.
Academic achievement and the social/emotional growth of our students is our priority. Continuous professional development insures that our teachers are as prepared as possible to meet the instructional needs of our students. Most recently, five teachers participated in the Project Zero Institute at Harvard University, bringing back and sharing with our staff cutting-edge research on thinking and learning. I am proud to announce that two of our teachers, Alicia McHale and Gina Bertuzzi, were recently selected by the California Prudential Realty Education Foundation to be honored as “Outstanding Educators” of the year.
There are many opportunities for parents to become involved—from volunteering in the classrooms to helping with fundraising or running an event such as our International Fair. Whatever you do, your active support and cooperation combined with our best professional efforts help our students to be the best they can be—as students and as people.
Please come by and see our school for yourself!
Mrs. Cosgriff
Principal