¡HOLA! Elementary at MSA
The Premier Arts-Infused Dual Language Elementary School
At ¡HOLA! Elementary, we believe learning should be joyful, creative, and meaningful. As the premier arts-infused dual-language elementary school in Manatee County, we provide a unique educational experience where your child grows as a bilingual communicator, curious learner, and confident young artist.
Our innovative approach combines the cognitive benefits of bilingual education with the creative strength of arts integration. It creates an environment where your child doesn’t just memorize facts but develops critical thinking skills, cultural awareness, and artistic confidence to serve them throughout their academic career and future.
What Programs we Provide for Our Students
Dual-Language Immersion
At ¡HOLA! Elementary, your child doesn’t just “learn Spanish.” They live in two languages every day. Instruction is carefully balanced, with approximately half the school day in English and half in Spanish, creating natural bilingual fluency.
Arts-Infused Education
The arts are woven into every part of learning, not treated as an “extra.” Your child participates in dedicated art instruction each week while seeing art integrated into their daily academics across all subject areas.
Science & Technology in Action
At ¡HOLA!, technology is more than screens. It’s a platform for innovation, creativity, and collaboration. Your child engages with age-appropriate tools that prepare them for a digital future while maintaining focus on hands-on experimentation and discovery.
Why Choose ¡HOLA! Elementary?
Why Us
Cognitive Growth
Your child develops improved executive function skills, better attention control, and superior multitasking abilities. Combining artistic expression and bilingual communication creates neural pathways that support lifelong learning and cognitive flexibility.
Academic Excellence
Students consistently perform strongly on standardized assessments while developing creativity and critical thinking skills that are often missing in traditional educational settings. Your child graduates prepared for advanced academic programs and gifted coursework at the middle school level.
Social-Emotional Development
Regular performances and creative presentations develop public speaking abilities and self-assurance. Collaborative art projects teach teamwork and compromise. Cultural studies through both languages create global awareness and appreciation for diversity.
Daily Experience at ¡HOLA!
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Starting the morning with an engaging math lesson in Spanish, reinforced through interactive games and collaborative group activities that make learning enjoyable.
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Moving into English literacy, where your child reads diverse stories and writes creatively, developing strong communication skills in their first language.
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Studying science concepts through hands-on art projects, like illustrating detailed plant life cycles or performing educational skits about animal habitats and ecosystems.
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Attending specialized music or dance classes, where rhythm and movement naturally tie into language learning and cultural appreciation.
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Using technology tools to design compelling bilingual presentations or practice coding basics through age-appropriate programming activities.
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Closing the day with project-based learning experiences, where your child presents their findings and ideas confidently in both languages.
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We invite you to visit our website, meet our dedicated and experienced faculty, and learn more about our innovative programs. At ¡HOLA! Elementary, your child will excel academically and develop a genuine love for learning, deep respect for diverse cultures, and the courage to express themselves authentically.
¡Bienvenidos a HOLA, where every child’s voice matters, in every language!