Principal's Message

Dear Alamitos Parents & Guardians,

Welcome to the official website of Alamitos Intermediate School! As Principal, I am honored to lead a school community where I have experienced the energy of an eager student body, dedicated teachers, and committed parents. My passion lies in working with our 7th and 8th graders during these crucial middle school years, recognizing it as a time of significant growth and discovery. I believe a strong home-school partnership is essential to supporting your child's journey, and I am committed to working alongside you.

At Alamitos Intermediate, our mission is deeply aligned with the Garden Grove Unified School District's three key goals for every child: academic success, socio-emotional well-being, and lifelong achievement. We firmly believe that every student deserves a quality education, which is achieved when our school and families work together in their best interest.

Here's how we commit to these goals:

• Fostering Academic Success: Our Alamitos Educators provide high-quality and engaging lessons. We are proud to be an AVID National Demonstration School , providing explicit instruction on scholarly habits and school expectations to empower students in their learning journey.
• Nurturing Socio-Emotional Well-being: We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the whole child through the development of socio-emotional skills (SEL) and positive character traits. These essential assets help students develop healthy identities, maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Our focused monthly C3 lessons are designed to teach and foster these critical skills.
• Building Foundations for Lifelong Achievement: Our Alamitos Condors "Fly with PRIDE," consistently exhibiting Purpose, Responsibility, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence in all facets of their school life. These core values, alongside the academic and socio-emotional skills we cultivate, prepare our students to thrive beyond their years at Alamitos and achieve lasting success.

We believe in creating a positive and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive behaviorally and academically. Our Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) framework provides clear expectations and consistent support to help students make responsible choices.

Tips for Expectations and Student Success:

• To ensure a successful experience for every Condor, we encourage students and families to embrace the following:Understand PRIDE: Familiarize yourselves with our PRIDE values – Purpose, Responsibility, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence. These are the foundation of our school's behavioral expectations.
• Embrace Scholarly Habits: Our educators provide explicit instruction on scholarly habits and school expectations. Reinforcing these at home helps create a consistent message for your child's success.
• Develop Socio-Emotional Skills: We actively teach socio-emotional skills and character traits through our monthly C3 lessons. Encourage discussions about these skills at home, as they are vital for developing healthy identities and positive relationships.
• Communicate and Collaborate: We encourage open communication between home and school. By working together, we can best support your child's needs and ensure their continued growth.

I am truly honored to have this opportunity to work with you and your child. My main responsibility is to support our teachers and parents, ensuring they are in the best possible position to help our children succeed.

Please explore our website to learn more about our programs, events, and resources. Should you have any questions, concerns, or ideas you would like to share, please do not hesitate to contact me via email (astirone@ggusd.us) or Parent Square. 

We look forward to a successful and enriching year together!

Best Regards,

Mrs. Abbie Stirone
Principal