On December 3, Leal will be hosting a Winter Festival to showcase the various cultural traditions celebrated around the winter solstice (Posadas, Christmas in other Countries, Chanukah, etc.) here at Leal. Dr. Amanda Harris will teach the students the traditional Mexican Villancicos sung at las posadas (carols), but as a multicultural winterfest, with booths, slide shows, story corners, foods, et cetera, please consider participating with your child (or classroom, if you are a teacher) by hos...

This Thursday, November 19, you can join your child at lunch for a Holiday Meal of Turkey & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Applesauce, Bread Slice and a Dessert. The vegetarian option is Sun Butter & Jelly Sandwich. If you plan to purchase a lunch, please contact the office by 8:45am. The cost is $2.50. Lunch times are: all K classes/1st grade DL 11:15-11:35, 1st/2nd 11:40-12:00, all 3rd classes/4th grade DL 12:05-12:25, 4th/5th 12:30-12:50.

Este ...

Continuing last year's popular program, El Oasis owner Mauricio Salinas will again be donating 50 gift certificates to Leal every month to reward students who make it to school on time! The gift certificates, good for one scoop of ice cream or a paleta (ice cream bar), will be given to randomly selected students who have been in the building before the second bell (8:15 am) every school day that month. Being in the building before the second bell is the best way to start ...