Press Release

Northwest Area Celebrates Academia Ana Marie Sandoval Grand Opening

This Saturday, August 18th, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Northwest Area will celebrate the opening of Denver Public Schools‚ first Dual Language-Montessori school, Academia Ana Marie Sandoval.

The school opens its doors to three-, four- and five-year olds on Monday, August 20th. Students will receive instruction in English and Spanish in a Montessori setting. One grade will be added each year until the school reaches full capacity.

The festivities Saturday include the following:

• 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.- Picnic, guided tours, and entertainment including: Aztec Dancers (11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the central courtyard); storytellers (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the atrium) and mariachis (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., atrium)

• 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. - Welcome (Auditorium) Jo Ann Trujillo Hays, Principal; Honoring Ana Marie Sandoval: Lucia Guzman, DPS School Board Member; Remembering Ellen Torres: Marty Roberts; Recognition of Parents and Community: Patrick Ridgeway, Program Design Advisory Committee (PDAC) Member; Recognition of Padres Unidos: Mary Salazar, PDAC Chairperson

•1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Entertainment (in the auditorium): Mexican Dancers and
Irish Dancers

Please note: An official dedication ceremony is scheduled for August 31st.

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