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About Us

Playa Del Rey Elementary School is a California Distinguished School which emphasizes quality inclusive academic learning environments that are responsive to student voice, arts enrichment, STEAM, GATE and student engagement. Our goal is for all students to thrive and make opportunities for the community and families to participate in learning and collaborative partnerships.

News & Announcements

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Ready, Set, READ! 📚

Our Playa Read-A-Thon kicks off October 26th! Register your reader, spread the word to friends and family, and start turning those pages. Students can earn prizes, and classes with 80% participation will celebrate with a class party.

Let's read, imagine, and support our school! 🌈
dia de los muertos

A Week of Spirit, Tradition & Celebration! 🏵️

Get ready for a colorful week at Playa del Rey! 🐬

From festive colors and flowers of remembrance to Sugar Skull Day to Halloween costumes, students are invited to join the fun as we celebrate Dia de los Muertos, school spirit, and our wonderful community.
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No Tricks, Just A Parade Full Of Treats!

Our Costume Parade is creeping up! Join us Friday, October 30 at 8:30 AM to cheer on our students as they parade around campus and show off their frightfully creative costumes. 🎃🎉
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Discover Playa del Rey Elementary! 🐬

You're invited to our Informational School Tour! Meet our staff, explore our campus, and learn more about the programs and community that make Playa del Rey Elementary special. Join us Friday, November 13th at 8:45am- we can't wait to welcome you!
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Important Update: Playa del Rey Elementary Roofing Project

We're continuing to make improvements to our campus! An updated roofing project notice is now available for our Playa del Rey families. Please review the latest schedule and information to learn more about upcoming work and what to expect.
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Calendar

Oct 26

Read-a-Thon Begins

Oct 30

FOP Monthly Meeting

Oct 27

Region East State of the Region

Time: 9 AM – 11 AM
Location: TBD

Oct 28

Webinar: Keeping Your Cool, Supporting Children With Big Emotions

Time: 9 AM
Location: Virtual

Webinar: Keeping Your Cool, Supporting Children With Big Emotions

Time: 12 PM
Location: Virtual

Oct 31

Household Income Form Deadline

Time: 12 PM

Nov 3

November 2026 Election: Make Your Voice Count!

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Our Mission

Playa del Rey Elementary School is a diverse and inclusive school community, committed to instilling excellence in academics through effort and collaboration with families and our community. Instruction is provided in a learning environment that is responsive to all students, safe, caring, and rigorous.