the School District of Philadelphia

William H. Loesche Elementary School

Principal
Victoria Velazquez

595 Tomlinson Ave
Philadelphia PA 19116
Phone: 215.961.2000
Providing all students with the academic, technological & social skills needed to be productive & contributing citizens in our society.

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William Loesche Elementary School

Message from the Principal

 

Welcome to Loesche Elementary School!  I am proud to say that we are the most amazing elementary school in the city of Philadelphia! William H. Loesche Elementary School prides ourselves in preparing students to be life-long learners and future leaders.  Our students are hardworking, dedicated and exhibit behaviors that support the school theme that all "Loesche Learners are Leaders!"

 
Loesche is an elementary school that is located in the Somerton neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia at Bustleton Ave. and Tomlinson Rd. Currently, there are over 30 languages that are spoken at Loesche. Our multiculturalism and diversity were recently celebrated school-wide with "Diversity Day". Each class studied a country, prepared presentations and students took turns having their passports stamped as they visited and learned about each country, in addition to multicultural activities, games, and a fashion show.   
 
There are many exciting things in store for the 2011-2012 school year, including the Science Bus visit to Loesche for 4th and 5th graders, Principal 200 Club "golden tickets" for Positive School Wide Behavior, and many more things to come.
 
At Loesche, we are partners with the community.  We urge parents and caregivers to become involved in the Home and School Association and the neighborhood Somerton Civic Association to ensure we model for our students to be active participants in our community. 

I am grateful for your support of the Loesche Elementary School Community, and the opportunities your support provides for our students. 

Thank you,

Victoria Velazquez, Principal

 

Points of Pride

  • Outstanding academic opportunity
  • Safe environment
  • 2011 Made AYP
  • 2011 Top Scoring School In Pennsylvania for the 2011 Bullying Academy sponsored by Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation and the Guardian Angels

  • Musical Performing Ensembles:

    -4th & 5th Grade Choir

    -2nd & 3rd Grade Glee Club

    -K & 1st Grade Joyful Noise Boomwhackers

    -Loesche String Ensemble

    -Loesche Wind Ensemble

  • Sponsor a Smart Board program
  • School Wide Behavior Support Program

    -Principals 200 Club

    -Golden Ticket Winners

  • Over 30 Languages spoken by students and families

  • Award Winning Teachers

  • Russian Math Program

  • Full Functioning Library and Librarian

  • Community Volunteers

  • Extra Curricular Clubs

  • Student of The Month Award

  • Perfect Attendance Award

  • First In Math State Winners

  • Active Home and School Association:

    -Mother's Day Plant Sale

    -Book Fair

    -Holiday Shoppe

    -Fall and Spring Dances

  •  Support of Local Charities:

    -Breast Cancer

    -March of Dimes

    -Autism Society of America

    -Autistic Society of America

    -Ronald McDonald House


     

     

 

 

Victoria Velazquez, Principal
 
 

 

Announcements

  • Be sure to have your homework completed and handed in on time!
  • See: Supply List 2011-2012
  • No toys are to be brought to school.
  • Kindergarden Registration: January 23 - May 31. If your child is 5 before September 1, 2012, please register for Kindergarden early. Please bring Birth Certificate, Immunization Records, Proof of Address (Gas Bill, Electric or Water Bill), notorized lease and a picture ID.

 

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