Pearl Zanker Elementary is celebrating a successful trimester of academic growth after the most recent I-Ready diagnostic tests. Recently, the school held a "Family Coding Night" where parents and kids worked together to make simple computer programs and puzzles that required logic. Staff members are getting ready for the spring Scholastic Book Fair, which will help the school buy new books for its media center.

Q1. Does Pearl Zanker Elementary School have events for families to learn to code?

Ans. Family Coding Nights are held at the school so that parents and kids can work together to make simple computer programs and solve puzzles that require logic.

Q2. What does the Scholastic Book Fair at Pearl Zanker Elementary mean?

Ans. This yearly event raises money to buy new books and other materials for the school's media center and library.

Q3. How does Pearl Zanker Elementary keep track of academic benchmarks?

Ans. The school uses I-Ready diagnostic tests all year to keep track of how well students are doing in math and reading.

Q4. Does Pearl Zanker Elementary have a music program that is separate from other schools?

Ans. Students take part in weekly music classes that teach them basic music theory and vocal techniques for school-wide events and performances.

Q5. What is the "Pearl Zanker Elementary" mascot and school color?

Ans. The Zebra is the school mascot, and students wear black and white to spirit assemblies to show how proud they are of their school.