Dear Families & Friends of Playa del Rey,

Welcome to Playa del Rey Elementary School, the Jewel of the Westside!  It is my great honor to begin this school year as the leader of such an outstanding and dedicated faculty and staff.  Here at Playa del Rey, each child is valued as an individual and is given the opportunity to spread his or her wings in a safe, loving, and academically challenging environment.  We are a community of learners, growing together to provide the best education possible in a beautiful natural setting.      
 
Playa del Rey presents students with a diversity of excellent programs.  In addition to an exceptional inquiry-based academic program, we offer a comprehensive arts experience that includes Visual Arts, Choral Music, Theatre Arts, Dance, and Orchestra.  Our free after-school programs enhance and enrich student learning. Kids, Protectors of the Environment provides daily homework assistance, a computer lab, and hands-on learning experiences with an emphasis on environmental awareness.  Our Youth Services program is an option for our older students who prefer competitive sports.      
 
We are an officially recognized “K Kids” (Kiwanis) charter.  Students perform community service both on and off campus, learning the importance of making a contribution towards a better society.  Our organic learning garden provides students with a place to put their learning into practice.  We have garnered support of many local organizations, including the Playa Vista Educational Trust, which provides scholarships to our 5th grade students, as well as supporting ongoing arts programs.  Our active and devoted Booster Club hosts many fundraising events including the annual 5K race.  

I invite you to come and experience Playa del Rey as a volunteer or simply as a visitor.  I believe you will agree that no other school can compare when you discover all that Playa del Rey has to offer. This is one very special place.

Sincerely,

Mary C. Pierce, Principal