PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Welcome to Tom Matsumoto Elementary School, in the Evergreen School District in San Jose. Our strong parent community, experienced teaching professionals, and hard-working students create a learning environment that is second to none.

Tom Matsumoto has been honored as a California Distinguished school and a National Blue Ribbon school. Our STAR test scores have remained some of the highest in the state and the District. The school offers a challenging standards-based curriculum for children of all academic levels. Every child at Tom Matsumoto has the same opportunity to reach his or her full potential.

Teachers focus on student achievement in the core academic areas: reading literacy, mathematics, science and social studies. Our academic program is enriched by student participation in a wide variety of assemblies, field trips, and hands-on activities. Student leadership and shared responsibility are taught through our ABC program, Student Council, and in a variety of ways in each of our classrooms.

We integrate computer technology into the core curriculum. Teaching word processing skills at all grade levels is just the start. Our ability to reach out to the world through Internet access has opened the door to endless educational opportunities.

We encourage parent participation. Volunteer opportunities come in a variety of time commitments and levels of effort. Whether you are volunteering in your child's classroom, serving on the PTA committee, or helping your child with homework each night, you make our school stronger. We strive to establish a close working relationship with you.

Tom Matsumoto is our school, our children, and our responsibility.

Sincerely,

Jim Sherman
Principal

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