A Note from the Principal
It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of the Loretto Elementary school community. The teachers and staff here at Loretto Elementary look forward to working alongside you to ensure that every child becomes a lifelong learner grounded in Loretto’s four core values of Faith, Community, Justice, and Respect. Learning at Loretto Elementary is about developing the whole child. We want each child to broaden their minds and their faith, master foundational skills, and always be curious and grow to their fullest potential. Welcome to Loretto!
Norma Lopez ‘83
nlopez@loretto.org
(915) 566-8400
The administration, faculty, and staff work diligently every day to provide rigorous, relevant curricula for our students in a nurturing, engaging learning environment. Students receive standards-based instruction in math, language arts, science (STEM), social studies, and religion.
Loretto Elementary School is a National Blue Ribbon School. Our PK3 through 5th-grade students engage in STEM as part of their curriculum. Students in 1st through 5th grade participate in STEM challenges throughout the year, applying the engineering design process and project-based learning.
Teachers integrate iPads into instruction, enhancing both individual and group learning experiences. This use of technology fosters creativity, supports personalized learning, and helps students develop research and presentation skills.
Through daily prayer, religion classes, and weekly Mass, faith is at the heart of our elementary school. Students engage in projects such as researching saints and take turns leading weekly Mass. They also participate in service-learning projects and serve as “Mass buddies” for one another, demonstrating how faith fosters kindness and strengthens our community.
Loretto Elementary is committed to helping our students become a positive influence within our community and on others. One of the ways we do this is through serving others. Each year, and in each class, our students participate in Service Learning Projects. These may be grade-level specific, or it may be a school-wide service project, but serving others is a point of focus here at Loretto.
Each year, classes choose a nonprofit organization or cause in the El Paso and Juarez community and serves them throughout the academic year by volunteering their time, giving donations, and by hosting events. Learn more about the students’ service learning projects here.
Students participate in a rotation of special classes each day that allows them to explore and learn in different ways:
- Fine Arts
- Music
- P.E.
- Spanish
With your help, we can continue educating young leaders, support more students with tuition assistance, retain and attract highly-qualified educators, and maintain and update our school grounds. We are currently working to update our HVAC system in the gym and middle/high school building.
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