Letter from the Principal

Jill Johnson, Principal

Hello Stevenson families! My name is Jill Johnson and I am proud principal serving R.L. Stevenson Elementary. This is my 23rd year in education and my 12th in Burbank Unified. I have been a teacher, a Title I reading specialist, a curriculum specialist, and an induction and professional development coordinator for teachers.
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Stevenson is an amazing school! The teachers, staff and parents are highly dedicated ensuring students have the best educational experience possible!  It has been my pleasure to meet so many members of the Stevenson school community and build relationships. As a BUSD parent myself, I understand it takes a village! Please contact me if you need anything.
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Jill Johnson
Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary, Principal
818-729-5700
jilljohnson@burbankusd.org

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Letter's from the PTA and FFS Presidents

Maria Laperriere
​PTA President

​​Thank you for choosing R.L. Stevenson Elementary and welcome to a school filled with amazing teachers, staff, and parent volunteers. It is such an honor to serve as your PTA President for the 2020-2021 school year.

As a parent of a third and fourth grader, I am committed to doing my part to bring as many positive, uplifting activities and opportunities for your child to experience in school.

I have been volunteering at Stevenson since my first born was in Kindergarten and I love being there for the students and for the staff. I feel like our parents really make our school stand out as an exceptional Elementary School. Anything we can do to make our school better, I am on board to help with. 

I care about my kids AND yours. I want to see them happy, smiling, and enjoying school!
 
Let’s be THAT school.  Be THAT school to show we are different, innovative, and get things done by using our voices and our kids voices.
 
PTA’s goal is to provide you with tools to engage and be a part of your child’s education.  Create a positive community and to provide programs for your children in health, wellness, and safety.
 
Please join PTA. Please contribute to Stevenson’s wonderful community by being involved and informed. Thank you!
If you have any questions or concerns about the PTA, volunteering, or the school in general, please feel free to contact me or anyone else on the PTA Executive Board. We will be more than happy to assist you.

Together we can enhance every child’s artistic and educational growth, and foster their natural curiosity of the world around them. Enjoy your year at R.L. Stevenson Elementary!

Sincerely,
Maria Laperriere
PTA President 2020-2021
ptapresident@stevensonpirates.org
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Neela Woodard
​FFS Co-President

1 Welcome to the 2020-21 school year at R.L. Stevenson. My name is Neela Woodard and this is my third year as the President of the school’s fundraising committee, Families For Stevenson (FFS) but first year as Co-President.

This will be my fifth year at Stevenson and I can promise you, this is a great school. It is not only the amazing teachers and quality of education that make Stevenson special, but also the sense of community both the parents and the staff bring to the school.

One thing that sets Stevenson apart is its commitment to making sure your child gets a well-rounded education. You can see this in the extras we have here, like the additional arts classes that our parents fund by donating money to FFS and the beautiful PTA-run garden.

I joined FFS because I feel strongly that arts belong in schools and want to make sure we have the funding to provide them. To ensure this happens, we have a a direct ask campaign called the Family Giving Campaign which you can learn more about here.  We also sponsor many great family events throughout the year which help provide revenue for our programs.

Please get involved, your help is always needed. It’s a great way to be a part of the school, raise money for a good cause and make new friends. All levels of involvement are welcome.

If you have any questions about the school, FFS or anything else, please feel free to reach out.

I know this is going to be a great year.

Sincerely,
​Neela Woodard, President
Families For Stevenson, 2018-2021
ffspresident@stevensonpirates.org

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Melanie Pal
​FFS Co-President

Hello Stevenson Parents!  Welcome to the start of the 2020-2021 school year.  My name is Melanie Pal and I am thrilled to be Co-President of Families for Stevenson. Last year, as a parent of a kindergartener and new to Stevenson Elementary, I was bowled over by the sense of community I felt here. Everyone involved with the school, from parents and caregivers, to teachers and administrators, all care so deeply about our kids, the quality of their education, and all that surrounds it.

The arts provide a window for many children to start expressing themselves- to find their voice and figure out who they are, so to be able to help support arts programming for these students is critical to me. Plus, (and most importantly!) arts programming is FUN!

This is going to be a unique school year to say the least, but if you find yourselves in a position to give, please consider supporting arts education at Stevenson with a donation to the FFS Family Giving Campaign.

I look forward to connecting with all of you!

Take care-
Melanie Pal, Co-President
Families for Stevenson, 2020-2021
ffscopresident@stevensonpirates.org

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​Want to Volunteer?  Let us know your skill set and availability.  Fill out our volunteer form here
Volunteer in the classroom (become a "cleared volunteer"):  Fill out the District volunteer forms online here

Monthly PTA/FFS Association Meetings are the 2nd Thursday of every month.

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Educational Hours

​Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri Hours

Kindergarten
8:30 – 1:30 pm
Late Birds, 9:30 – 2:30 pm

1st & 2nd Grades
8:30 – 2:30 pm
  
3rd & 5th Grades
8:30 – 2:55 pm
 
Tuesday Hours

Kindergarten
8:30 – 1:05 pm
Late Birds 9:30 – 2:05 pm

1st – 5th Grades
8:30 – 2:05 pm 

Office Staff

Office Manager, Andrea Schowengerdt, andreashowengerdt@burbankusd.org​​
Office Assistant, Carol Rowsey, carolrowsey@burbankusd.org ​​

​​​​Phone: 818-729-5700
Front Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:00

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