1. “The ‘best-kept secret’ in San Fernando Valley!”
Welcome to Darby!
“The ‘best-kept secret’ in San Fernando Valley!”

2. DARBY HIGHLIGHTS READING & LANGUAGE ARTS
AFTER-SCHOOL/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
MUSIC & FINE ARTS
TECHNOLOGY
SCIENCE
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES & PTA

3. READING & LANGUAGE ARTS
BI-WEEKLY LIBRARY VISITS
All students are given access to Darby’s student library every other week with our lovely librarian, Ms. Irene Frizzell.
NEWLY RENOVATED “READING GARDEN”
Students are encouraged to relax and read in peace in our newly renovated reading garden!
“DARBY READS” PROGRAM
The more students read, the closer they get towards their gold medal in reading, and earn “Darby Dollars” to spend at the Darby Dollar Store every Tuesday at break!

4. READING & LANGUAGE ARTS
ANNUAL SCHOLASTIC BOOK-FAIR (3/2 – 3/9)
Every year, students, teachers, and parents are provided access to thousands of affordable, educational books and products to be purchased at the school – set up by our wonderful PTA!
Check out for more information!

5. AFTER-SCHOOL/ COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
After-school YMCA programs (TK-5th Paid Program)
TGA Tennis (Paid Program)
Youth Services (YS) (Grades 2nd-5th Free Program)
Enrichment Programs (PEAKS & Mad Science)
Torch Run (Special Olympics)
LA Marathon for Kids
Students are taken out to participate yearly in the LA Marathon for Kids!

6. MUSIC & FINE ARTS YEAR-ROUND ORCHESTRA LESSONS WINTER PROGRAM
Every Monday, Ms. Jeanne Mitchell holds orchestra practice in the auditorium for lessons in flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and trumpet.
WINTER PROGRAM
Every year, Darby holds it’s annual Winter Program featuring all of its students singing and dancing us into the holidays!
CULMINATION PROGRAM
At the end of the year, the 5th grade classes throw one last big performance to celebrate their culmination!

7. MUSIC & FINE ARTS TALENT-SHOW AROUND THE WORLD ART SHOW
Hosted by the PTA
Students audition, rehearse, and perform for the parents, teachers, and student body in a wonderful evening event!
This year’s theme: “Let’s Go Crazy!”
AROUND THE WORLD ART SHOW
This year: Each class has selected a different country to learn about and create fantastic art work to celebrate diversity!

8. TECHNOLOGY WEEKLY COMPUTER LAB CLASSES (ROOM 10)
Students have allotted computer lab times each week with Ms. “Jay” Pastores, and are currently practicing their typing, essay writing, PowerPoint creation, movie editing, and beginner to advanced coding!
STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY
New state-of-the art Chromebooks and iPads are being integrated into the students’ learning curriculum daily.

9. SCIENCE ANNUAL SCIENCE FAIR
The students at Darby Avenue Charter expand their knowledge by creating hypotheses and testing their theories.
The science fair is a great way for students to expand their analytical minds exploring different ways to test ideas and showcase their projects.
3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students complete individual projects
Kinder, 1st, and 2nd grade students complete a class project, but can provide individual projects as well!

10. Fundraising & PTA “AMAZON SMILE” Silent Auction Family Fun Nights
Anyone who makes a purchase off of Amazon through “Amazon Smile” can help provide funding for the school with every purchase they make!
Silent Auction
The PTA is organizing a large silent-auction event to raise money for laptop carts for every class on campus!
Family Fun Nights
Regularly-hosted “Family Fun Nights” at various eateries to help raise money for the school!
Check out for more information!