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Folsom Schools Score High
Many people moved to Folsom partly due to the great school system. Folsom did not disappoint, as most of its schools rated highly in this year's annual performance index. Gallardo Elementary was rated as one of the best in the state. * http://schoolperformancemaps.com/ca/ - great mashup that shows scores all over the state. * Discuss in the ForumsLabels: API scores, Gallardo Elementary, schools
posted September 05, 2008

Schools Celebrate Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week, a national campaign to showcase law enforcement and drug prevention, made its way to several Folsom schools last week. A Blackhawk helicopter at Gallardo Elementary was one of the highlights of the day.Labels: Gallardo Elementary, map, schools
posted November 03, 2005

Small Biz Kicks Down For Schools
A number of small businesses in the area are helping out elementary schools, so they can buy necessary books, PE equipment, and furniture, which used to be in the school budget. Lots of locally owned businesses are helping out, even when times are down. Gallardo Elementary is having it's fundraiser at Folsom Community Center on February 18. Details in the Bee.
* Gallardo Elementary WebsiteLabels: Gallardo Elementary, schools
posted January 23, 2005

Local Businesses Chip In to Schools
Several schools, such as Gallardo Elementary and Blanch Sprentz have recieved donations from area businesses, such as Target, Intel, and local insurance agent and former city council seeker Robert Giacommetti. Money was going toward computer equipment. Story in the Telegraph.Labels: Folsom City Council, Gallardo Elementary, schools
posted December 01, 2004

Homecoming on Friday
Folsom High School will have it's annual Homecoming parade, dance, and football game this weekend, starting with the Homecoming Parade at 4:30 at Sandra Gallardo Elementary. The parade route will wrap from the elementary school down Russi, Grover, and then culminating at the High School. The Bulldogs play Jesuit High School at this year's homecoming game on Friday Night. Telegraph articleLabels: Folsom High School, Gallardo Elementary, Parade, schools
posted October 08, 2003

Gallardo Elementary Opens August 25
Prairie Oaks, Willow Springs, and Los Cerros residents and children will be happy to know their new school opens August 25. Sandra Gallardo Elementary will feature a hardwood gym floor, an ourdoor theater, and much more. The new mascot for Sandra Gallardo Elementary: The Gallardo Gators. More in the Bee.
Also See: Pictures of Sandra Gallardo ElementaryLabels: Gallardo Elementary, schools
posted August 14, 2003

4.21.2003
It Will Be Ready... Will it Be Open?
Sandra Gallardo Elementary in the Prairie Oaks subdivision appears to be on schedule to be finished by fall of 2003, but the classrooms could have been unused and vacant for a year. With the budget crunch, many school districts are being forced to delay the openings of brand-new schools, in an effort to save money. FCUSD officials had considered delaying the opening of the school, however realized that not opening it would be far too damaging politically. More is in the Bee.
Also See: Gallardo Elementary Project Progress / Tour the campus!Labels: Gallardo Elementary, schools
posted April 22, 2003

School Boundaries Shift
Due to the incredible growth in Folsom and newly-created affordable housing shifts, the Folsom-Cordova School District has decided to shift boundaries for the first time in 5 years. Boundaries for the new Prairie Oaks Elementary School, Sandra J Gallardo Elementary, have been set for Prairie Oaks, Los Cerros, Willow Springs, Overlook at Blue Ravine apartments, Iron Point apartments, Willow Spring apartments and The Shores. More is in the Bee.
Also See: FCUSD Home PageLabels: Gallardo Elementary, schools
posted February 09, 2003

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