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Betty Plasencia Elementary & STEAM Magnet Where College & Careers Begin. Serving the Echo Park community since 1884.

🎃🐅 HISTORIA Y FOTOS DEL CAMPUS 🐅🎃¡Qué increíble asistencia tuvimos para nuestro Desfile de Disfraces 2026–2027! ¡Nuestro...
10/31/2026

🎃🐅 HISTORIA Y FOTOS DEL CAMPUS 🐅🎃

¡Qué increíble asistencia tuvimos para nuestro Desfile de Disfraces 2026–2027! ¡Nuestros Tigers de Plasencia y STEAM Magnet trajeron muchísima creatividad, espíritu y entusiasmo al campus hoy!

Un agradecimiento enorme a todos nuestros increíbles estudiantes, maestros dedicados y familias que siempre apoyan para hacer que el desfile de este año fuera tan memorable. Desde creativos disfraces hechos en casa hasta creaciones inspiradas en STEAM, ¡nuestros Tigers verdaderamente la rompieron! 🌟

🎃🐅 STORY & PHOTOS FROM CAMPUS 🐅🎃What an incredible turnout for our 2026–2027 Costume Parade! Our Plasencia & STEAM Magne...
10/30/2026

🎃🐅 STORY & PHOTOS FROM CAMPUS 🐅🎃
What an incredible turnout for our 2026–2027 Costume Parade! Our Plasencia & STEAM Magnet Tigers brought so much creativity, spirit, and excitement to campus today!

A massive thank you to all our amazing students, dedicated teachers, and supportive families who helped make this year's parade so memorable. From clever homemade costumes to STEAM-inspired creations, our Tigers truly rocked it! 🌟

🎮✨ Leveling Up in Comfort! ✨🎮Plasencia STEAM Magnet just scored a huge win! Assemblymember Jessica Caloza and Chairman R...
10/27/2026

🎮✨ Leveling Up in Comfort! ✨🎮
Plasencia STEAM Magnet just scored a huge win! Assemblymember Jessica Caloza and Chairman Raymond Welch stopped by to drop off an awesome $5,000 grant from the Barona Band of Mission Indians!

We're kicking hard, uncomfortable stools to the curb and getting sweet ergonomic rolling chairs for our ESPORTS club. Now our gamers can collab and build sustainable virtual worlds completely pain-free!
Plasencia STEAM is keeping it fun while building real-world teamwork and problem-solving skills.

🌊 What an unforgettable adventure at Point Fermin Outdoor Education Center! 🌲✨Our 5th graders from Plasencia Elementary ...
10/26/2026

🌊 What an unforgettable adventure at Point Fermin Outdoor Education Center! 🌲✨

Our 5th graders from Plasencia Elementary & STEAM Magnet are back home, but we’re still smiling about all the incredible memories made during our outdoor learning experience!
Here is a recap of our amazing trip:

Day 1: Arrival & Night Exploration 🌙
Students settled into camp, made new friends, and jumped right into exploring marine ecosystems. After a delicious dinner, we went on an exciting night hike, visited the interactive museum, and wrapped up the evening with a fun camp sing-along before heading to the cabins!

Day 2: Young Scientists in Action 🧪🔬
After breakfast, our young scientists learned how to collect both observable and non-observable scientific data using brand-new tools. Following a trip to the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, students put their skills to the test in the field by taking ocean water samples! The night was packed with community-building games and another great campfire sing-along.

Day 3: Final Discoveries & New Connections 🦭💙
On our final morning, students enjoyed an autograph session with staff, peers, and our new friends from Gridley Elementary! We concluded our marine life studies with a eye-opening visit to the Marine Mammal Care Center, where students observed marine mammals being rehabilitated for malnutrition and shark bites.

Our campers returned in high spirits, full of new knowledge, scientific skills, and lifelong memories of learning and discovery! A huge thank you to the staff and educators at Point Fermin for making this trip so special. 🚌🎓

10/13/2026

Roar of excitement at school today! 🐅🔬

Our Tigers had an awesome interactive experience with a special visiting assembly from Discovery Cube! The hands-on fun got everyone fired up to explore, test, and discover.

It’s all building up to our upcoming field trip to Discovery Cube LA next month, where students will get to take their science learning to the next level. Stay tuned for more hands-on learning adventures! 🚀✨

🌟 What a day! Yesterday, our Plasencia Tigers had what many called their favorite field trip of ALL TIME! 🐯✨Our students...
10/09/2026

🌟 What a day! Yesterday, our Plasencia Tigers had what many called their favorite field trip of ALL TIME! 🐯✨
Our students visited Virgil Medical Magnet Middle School, where incredible student leaders guided them through hands-on rotations covering robotics, engineering, science, and beautiful musical performances. The absolute highlight? Getting to dissect an eye! 👁️🔬

It was especially moving for our Tigers to reconnect with former Plasencia students who now proudly attend Virgil and serve as role models.

The biggest takeaway from the day: Virgil Medical Magnet is a warm, welcoming community full of thoughtful student leaders and actively engaged learners! 👏📚

Our students, parents, and teachers whole-heartedly recommend Virgil Medical Magnet as an excellent choice for middle school! 🎒💙

🐯 What an incredible turnout for Back to School Night! 🌟Thank you to all of our amazing Tiger families for coming out, c...
09/18/2026

🐯 What an incredible turnout for Back to School Night! 🌟

Thank you to all of our amazing Tiger families for coming out, connecting with our teachers, and exploring the exciting STEAM learning happening in our classrooms this year. Your partnership, energy, and support are what make Plasencia Elementary & STEAM Magnet such a special community.

Together, we are setting our Tigers up for a fantastic school year! 🚀📚🎨

Plasencia STEAM Magnet 2nd graders brought literature to life this week! 🐷🐷🐷 Engineering a straw house strong enough for...
08/29/2026

Plasencia STEAM Magnet 2nd graders brought literature to life this week!

🐷🐷🐷 Engineering a straw house strong enough for the Three Little Pigs required serious creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking. From initial sketches to structural testing, our young engineers explored material strength, stability, and design—proving that learning happens best when hands-on inquiry leads the way. We can’t wait to see what they build next! 🔨💨🏠

🐾 The Plasencia Tigers are off to a great start! 🐾A HUGE thank you to our incredible staff and parents for helping our T...
08/18/2026

🐾 The Plasencia Tigers are off to a great start! 🐾
A HUGE thank you to our incredible staff and parents for helping our Tigers have such a successful kick-off to the 2026–2027 school year! Our Tigers are energized, curious, and ready for a year full of exploration and learning! 📚✨

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1321 Cortez Street
Los Angeles, CA
90026

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Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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