Message from Mr. Loberger

Dear Carrillo Families,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Leo Carrillo Elementary School! Carrillo is a wonderful school with a dedicated staff, and I am honored to become a part of their educational team. I come to Carrillo with experience in Special Education, Computer Science, and Early Childhood programs, having worked as Principal with the teams at Heritage Computer Science Academy and Northcutt Elementary to successfully improve student outcomes. I have worked in the Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) community for over 20 years as a teacher and administrator.

In GGUSD, we know that developing both academic skills and personal skills will lead our students to lifelong success.As part of developing the whole child, students at Carrillo are taught character strengths and citizenship through the motto R.O.A.R. 

• Respect Others
• Take Ownership
• Have a great Attitude
• Be Responsible

R.O.A.R is part of our Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support (PBIS) program to support personal skills. These activities help us focus on the positive actions that students are taking on campus, and help build a safe community. We support academics through our rigorous curriculum, with support though AVID (Advancement through Individual Determination). Over the last several years, many of our teachers have taken time during the summer to attend the AVID conference, learning valuable skills and strategies to create better opportunities for our students. 

At Carrillo, we encourage families to participate in their child’s education. Opportunities to discuss the day, read to family members, or be read to by others all build stronger connections. Parents and other family members may also participate in some of our involvement opportunities such as the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC), or School Site Council (SSC). 

We use the ParentSquare app to send updates and communication, so please make sure your contact information is updated in the parent portal (mykids.ggusd.us).

On behalf of the Leo Carrillo Elementary School staff, I would like to wish you a sensational school year. With your help, we can help our Lion Scholars R.O.A.R.!

Sincerely,

Ryan Loberger

Principal

Our School

Carrillo Elementary School provides an exceptional learning environment for all students to succeed.  

Technology 
Carrillo has a 1:1 computer to student ratio and students engage with innovative technology tools as part of daily instruction. Our technology coach provides students with exciting opportunities to learning robotics and coding, join our school's technology club, and gain emerging 21st century technology skills.

After-School Programs
Educational enrichment activities are offered to our students in both during and after-school programs.  Popular programs include coding and robotics, newcomer support for English learners, mentoring programs, and Boys & Girls Club for third through sixth grade students.

Visual and Performing Arts
Our popular choral and instrumental programs bring out the inner musician in each student.  Our new Ukulele instruction class is popular among students. 

Parent Opportunities
We invite all parents to become active participants in our school community through our Pastries with Parents meetings, our parent education programs, as well as attending and supporting school events. Research clearly supports that when parents/guardians participate and are involved in their child’s education, there is a greater likelihood of academic success for the child.  We truly believe that communication is the key to a successful educational experience. Together, we will continue to improve the quality of our school community and provide the best for our students. Education is a partnership between the school, students, parents/guardians, and community.   All children are more successful when we work as a team to achieve educational goals.