La Jolla Hermosa Entrance

Front of School

A gift from the Class of 2011, mosaic emblem and flagpole base
Location: Wall below school name
Medium: Mosaic
Artist: Kathryn Stephens, Jane Wheeler and students
Facilitated by Pamela Garvey, Greta Kennedy

Front Mosaic, detail

A gift from the Class of 2011, close up
Photo by Pearl Preis

Base of flagpole

A gift from the Class of 2011, "Bird Rock Elementary - where friendships are born"
Photo by Pearl Preis

Base of flagpole

A gift from the Class of 2011, close up
Photo by Pearl Preis

Bench at Office Hallway

"Celebrate 60! Staff Bench"

Inscription: "Celebrating 60 years of Excellence in Education and Community Building"
Honoring educators and staff who dedicated their careers to the children of this neighborhood.
Location: First bench in hallway leading to office
Medium: Mosaic
Artist: Jane Wheeler & friends
Funded by Bird Rock Community Council

60th Anniversary Bench

"Celebrate 60! Staff Bench"
Inscription: "Celebrating 60 years of Excellence in Education and Community Building"

Staff Bench Thank You

"Celebrate 60! Staff Bench"
Inscription: "Thank you Bird Rock Community Council" + tile honoring long-time school clerk Lynda Lohman

Celebrate 60! bench detail

"Celebrate 60! Staff Bench"
Inscription: "Bird Rock Elementary School..."

Celebrate 60! bench detail

"Celebrate 60! Staff Bench"
Inscription: "...Celebrating 60 years of Excellence in Education..."

Celebrate 60! bench detail

"Celebrate 60! Staff Bench"
Inscription: "...and Community Building"

detail detail

"Celebrate 60! Staff Bench" 2011-2012 Staff

Ronni Ames Tree

Ronni Ames Tree (School Clerk 1989-2009) and Gift from Class of 2000 (3 benches)

Bench - Class of 2000

A gift from the Class of 2000
Location: 1 of 3 benches surrounding "Ronni Ames Tree"
Medium: Hand painted tiles and mosaic
Artists: Ethery Soutar, Alicia Booth, and students
Facilitated by John Campbell
Photo by Pearl Preis

Bench - Class of 2000

A gift from the Class of 2000
Location: 2 of 3 benches surrounding "Ronni Ames Tree"
Photo by Pearl Preis

Bench - Class of 2000

A gift from the Class of 2000
Location: 3 of 3 benches surrounding "Ronni Ames Tree"
Photo by Pearl Preis

Bench - Class of 2000

A gift from the Class of 2000, close up
Photo by Pearl Preis

Kindergarten Wall Plaque

Dedicated to the Parents' Committee, PTA and the Dr. Seuss Fund, 1995
Location: Wall between Rooms K-1 and K-2
Medium: Tile
Artist:
Photo by Pearl Preis

Judy Hayes

In tribute to Kindergarten teacher Judy (Rasmussen) Hays who taught at Bird Rock Elementary for 40 years (1960-2000)
Location: Wall outside Room K-2
Medium: Hand painted tiles, plaque
Artist: Leah Higgins
Photo by Pearl Preis

Candage Plaque

Dedicated to Beverly Candage, Principal, 2001-2009
Location: Beneath tree in kindergarten play area
Medium: Mosaic
Artist: Jane Wheeler
Photo by Pearl Preis

Dena Endo

In loving memory of first grade teacher Dena Endo, 2003-2009
Location: Beneath tree in kindergarten play area
Medium: Mosaic
Artist: Jane Wheeler
Photo by Pearl Preis

Ronnie Ames

Dedicated to Ronni Ames, School Clerk, 1989-2009
Location: Beneath "Ronni Ames" tree in kindergarten play area
Medium: Mosaic
Artist: Jane Wheeler
Photo by Pearl Preis

Sylvia Stanzione

In honor of Sylvia Stanzione, Principal's Secretary, 1984-2007
Location: Beneath tree in kindergarten play area
Medium: Mosaic
Artist: Jane Wheeler
Photo by Pearl Preis

Sandra Harding

Dedicated to Sandra Harding, Principal, 1984-1990
Location: Beneath tree in kindergarten play area
Medium: Plaque
Photo by Pearl Preis

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