HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-05-03 Ohlone Elementary School
Ohlone Elementary School’s 50th Anniversary
WHEREAS, Ohlone Elementary School is celebrating its 50th anniversary, a tremendous milestone and testament to the
school’s vibrancy and excellence; and
WHEREAS, Ohlone’s Core Values shape every aspect of an Ohlone education. They include the need for trust, the use
of developmental approaches, the addressing of all aspects of the child, cooperation and collaboration, the value of the parent-
teacher partnership, a relevant and meaningful curriculum, and the use of a variety of forms of on-going assessment; and
WHEREAS, Ohlone’s innovative approach is recognizes and develops the whole child, and teachers pass on valuable
life skills in addition to the in-class curriculum; and
WHEREAS, the Ohlone Farm has been a hallmark of the school since 1984. The Farm offers students a unique
opportunity to develop an appreciation for nature, work collaboratively, and apply their lessons in a hands-on environment.
The expansive Farm includes live animals, an orchard, a pond, and gardens.
NOW, THEREFORE I, Greer Stone, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, do hereby commend Ohlone Elementary for its
immeasurable contributions to the children, parents, and community of Palo Alto.
______________________________ Greer Stone
Mayor
Proclamation