Our Principal
Our Principal Ms. Qutio, 2018
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The vision of Independence Elementary is to cultivate a learning environment where all students CAN and WILL learn in order to be successful in the 21st century.
LAUSD 2018-2019 School Calendar
Have you heard of Measure EE on the June 4th ballot?
Ha usted escuchado sobre la iniciativa electoral EE en la boleta del 4 de junio?
Click on the link for more info
https://www.measureeelausd.org/
This Tuesday, April 9th, we will be hosting our annual Open House from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. We will begin our program in the MPR so please enter through Gate 1. Everyone is invited! We will also assist parents in registering for the Parent Portal at this event.
Este martes 9 de abril, tendremos nuestra Casa Abierta anual de 4:00 a 5:30 p.m. Comenzaremos nuestro programa en el salon de multiusos, por favor ingrese por la Puerta 1. ¡Todos están invitados! También ayudaremos a los padres a inscribirse en el Portal de Padres en este evento.
Our campus will be closed Monday, April 1st, 2019 in observation of Cesar Chavez Day.
Nuestro campus estará cerrado el lunes 1 de abril de 2019 en observación del Día de César Chávez.
Way to go Rockets!!
Mr. Murillo's students at the Southern California Special Olympics!
Good luck to all the athletes!
Congratulations to our Indy Robotics team who did a fantastic job at the State Championships this past Saturday!
Congratulations goes out to our Indy Rockets Robotics team, who won the teamwork champion award at the recent Vex Robotics Tournament.
Next up is the San Diego Tournament! 
Just a reminder,
We will be commemorating the Presidents Day Holiday on Monday, February 18th so school will be closed on that day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 19th and dismissal will be at 1:09p.m
Solo un recordatorio,
Conmemoraremos el día festivo del Día de los Presidentes el lunes 18 de febrero, por lo que la escuela estará cerrada ese día. Las clases se reanudarán el martes 19 de febrero y la salida será a las 1:09 p.m.
Parent Conferences will take place all this week
2/4-2/8/19
Students will be dismissed at 1:34pm all this week.
So proud of our Dual-language students and parents for creating a wonderful Dia de Los Muertos altar- celebrating Hispanic Heritage and Culture!
School Hours
Instructional Hours
- 7:50 am - 2:12 pm
Tuesdays
- 7:50 am - 1:09 pm
Minimum Day
- 7:50 am - 12:59 pm
Shortened Day
- 7:50 am -1:34 pm
After-School Programs
- 2:12 pm - 6:00 pm
LAUSD Parent Portal
7 Absences or Less
Please join us in reaching our goal of 96% attendance! This means that students must have:
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No more than SEVEN TOTAL absences in the entire school year.
Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school and themselves. Creating a habit of good attendance is important. Good attendance will help children do well later in high school, college, and work.
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Be sure to come to school every day
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Be in the gate by 8:10 a.m.
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Stay healthy by washing your hands, going to bed on time and eating nutritious meals
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If your child has a doctor or dentist appointment, please bring him/her to school before or after the appointment
