Mrs. Francine Ramirez

I am thrilled and honored to serve as the Principal of Stokoe Elementary.  I have been part of the Alvord family for my entire life and have served the community in a variety of roles.  I am proud to be a “Starpilot ”  and am grateful for the opportunity to serve and work with the students, families, staff and community of Stokoe Elementary.

In alignment with our district vision--EVERY CHILD BY NAME--we at Stokoe are dedicated to connecting with our community, building relationships with our community and promoting the emotional and academic needs of every student. We have high expectations for our students and are committed to doing whatever it takes to support learning and achievement. We have established a culture focused on high quality instruction, learning, collaboration, character development and college-readiness. There are many things that set Stokoe Elementary apart from other schools.  Beginning in 2024, we will be partnering with Norco College and will be a demonstration school to support future educators as they begin their career in early childhood education.   We are thrilled to be one of the first Alvord schools to offer an Alvord Preschool program which opened in August of this year.  .   We are also an AVID school and are committed to preparing students for the college and career pathway by instilling study habit skills, organization and time management skills.   We have a STEAM focus and put extra emphasis on including STEAM elements in our daily lessons to support students in developing an interest in STEAM fields and professions.  Our campus has an Art Museum, and our students have opportunities to engage in art lessons, music and choir.  Our staff and students work hard to build a healthy school environment through physical activity and healthy choices.   Last year, Stokoe was selected as a HERO school.  The HERO program was sponsored by the Riverside  Medical Clinic Charitable Foundation (RMCCF) and enhanced our bullying prevention programs by teaching students to spread kindness and empathy.  Although we are not an official HERO school this year, our students will continue to have the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities to promote kindness!   We are proud of our unique program options and committed to propelling our students into the 21^st Century!”  We believe in the potential of all students and value the contributions of parents, families and the community. 

As I begin my 6th year at Stokoe, I am proud to serve and be a part of the Stokoe community. It is my goal to develop and maintain positive relationships and partnerships with all stakeholders in our school and to work collaboratively to maintain a school environment that meets the social, developmental and academic needs of all students. I look forward to working with you and can’t wait to see what amazing things we will accomplish together this school year.