Jefferson School

140 Ada Street

Berkeley, CA 94702

510-644-6298

Fax 633-6984

PRINCIPAL

Maggie Riddle

HOURS

M, Tu, Th, F:

Kindergarten:
8:15 - 1:25

Grades 1-3:
8:15 - 2:20

Grades 4-5:
8:15 - 2:25

Weds:

MINIMUM DAY

Kindergarten:
8:15 - 1:25

Grades 1-3:
8:15 - 1:30

Grades 4-5:
8:15 - 1:35

Annie Tong

Mrs. Tong's first grade class is part of the Chinese Bicultural Program.

She was born in Canton, China and moved to San Francisco when she was nine years old. Growing up she went to American school during the day and to Chinese school for two hours every afternoon through 8th grade. She stayed in the Bay Area and studied at SF State University.

Mrs. Tong has been teaching in the Chinese Bicultural Program at Jefferson since 1978. Her two children both attended the Chinese Bicultural Program at Jefferson, and her daughter is now teaching herself.

At home Mrs. Tong practices Tai Chi and likes to knit.

Contact Information

Prefer to be contacted by: notes, personal contact

The best time to reach Mrs. Tong is after school.

Helping Mrs. Tong's Classroom

Mrs. Tong appreciates the following support:

  • Tell me what I need to know to support your child.

What Parents Can Do At Home

Parental involvement in your child's education can mean:

  • Talk to your child about school and acknowledge their classwork
  • Maintain good attendance.
  • Read with your child.
  • Do all your homework.
  • Help your child to have a positive attitude toward school and community.
  • Always see the bright side of things.