We were really looking forward to having Ms. CASEY be our son's Kindergarten's teacher next year,…read moreand I was so disappointed (honestly, enraged) that the new Principal, Ms. Saranya, had suddenly changed Ms. Casey's classroom. I am sincerely appalled. Ms. Casey is one of the BEST teachers at Grant, and I am not feeling positive about Ms. Saranya, a young woman appointed as Principal with very little experience in a lead position herself. Ms. Saranya doesn't seem to be a team player, nor does she have any genuine compassion and regard for her best teachers, which she should cherish.

Grant elementary school is an amazing place. The facility is gorgeous, with lots of greenery, a…read morelovely mural and a track! It is very well maintained. The entire staff are kind, professional and compassionate. Teachers are wonderful. Grant is a community - huge level of parental involvement, kids and adults helping eachother thrive. Lots of events throughout the year bring the families together. Love the after school offerings including piano classes, chess club and more. The PTA is extremely well organized and run, and they offer a performing arts experience for each student who wants to be involved. Outstanding! The principal is superb, fair, firm and loving. She understands special needs and how to help our kids. She genuinely cares for each family. Thank you Mrs. H!! :)

At 165 years, St. Vincent's School for Boys is one of California's oldest schools. Founded in 1855,…read moreunder the direction of Jose Sadoc Alemany, 1st Archbishop of San Francisco. The school's current campus was designed in the 1920's by Leo Mitchell in a seamless mix of the Spanish Baroque and Mission Revival styles. It's crowning centerpiece is without a doubt its extraordinary Californian Churrigueresque style.

STUNNING WEDDING VENUE (4.5 stars)…read more My good friend married his beautiful love at this location 08.09.14!!! The property was spacious, the church was beautiful, and to witness the union was incredibly sweet. Mass was given (yay! Don't have to go Sunday). Next to the church opens up to a courtyard which held cocktail hour. Open bar of basic beer, wine, and bubbly were served. Mini appetizers were also served by waitstaff on silver platters. There wasn't much shade and everybody went to the side buildings to save themselves from melting in the scorching sun. In the back was another larger outdoor courtyard where the reception was held. For an "all boys" school the restroom was neutral for the evening. BUT we discovered a (fairly clean) women's restroom near the swimming pools. This gorgeous venue also turns erie at night... Lol especially the kids playground resembling a scary scene from a horror film. We rolled super deep for the wedding and all sat together. And every single one of us were blown away by the setup. Buffet style eats, open bar, pictures and videos, homie deep, and talking about "the years" when we all met each other when I was 19 and here we are in our mid 30s celebrating Jtec's wedding!!!! Time flies, I heart my extended BayArea SPAMilia. The best part of the evening... Everybody gone, staff packing up, we all run to the dancefloor, DJ spinning songs just for us, jamming tunes underneath the cold evening night (drunk), and some jumping into the courtyard fountain!!! CLASSIC. That's was one of the funnest weddings I have ever attended. Can someone get engage and have another wedding here!

A California historic center. Brilliant priests and all with gifted preaching and tangible outlooks…read moreon life. A great visit!

A pretty nifty church; as noted, it's a bit modest on the outside, but if you begin to look closer,…read morethe darn thing was built a touch over 150 years ago when the first Dominican monks landed in the greater Bay Area. (Not meant to be a history lesson; I read the plaque but didn't memorize it, so no warranty offered for absolute accuracy.) The inside retains many trappings of days gone by, and the modern touches (sound system/speakers, say) are put in such that it doesn't detract from the overall appearance of the church.

Very friendly greeting and welcomed transaction. Young man very attentive to my request.read more

Call me bias. Yes I'm Catholic. This place reminds me of the old churches in the Philippines…read more The priests, nuns, and the ministry are superb. They have a school too from pre-school to 8th grade. We've been helping this church. I hope you can too. You know give donations. The address is on the circulation papers I took a picture of.

I cannot with clear conscience recommend St. Paul's Elementary. On several occasions my wife and I…read morecomplained of bullying and a threat of gun violence and NOTHING was done. This issue spanned across the tenures of 3 different principles. The only reason we stayed was because we were assured that the problem would be rectified, which it was not. Your kids are better off elsewhere.

Hey. Alum here. I attended St. Paul's all through K-8 and it was easily the worst 9 years of my…read morelife. My safety was constantly threatened, and I felt as though I had no voice nor place in this school. Not to mention the exclusion and harsh teasing that seems to be targeted towards Mixed Asian students. At St. Paul's, I made 0 fond memories and 0 lasting friendships. If you're looking for welcoming and nourishing Catholic education, you're not gonna find it here!

I am an Alumni of Rio and I can honestly say that Rio helped me grow in ways unimaginable! The…read morestudent work program instilled responsibility in me at high school age that has carried through my whole life! There were always opportunities for me to get involved, whether it was spiritually, or socially! Rio was just plain fun!!

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Still the preeminent pre-K in Petaluma. Some others have come and gone over the years, but Little…read moreShepherd, as sponsored by Elim Lutheran has an enduring program for many, many years. They offer excellent (and safe) premises, with full kitchen and restrooms and many classrooms. They attract and retain a staff of caring and qualified teachers. Easy parking, and the have their act together administratively. Little Shepherd is a great entryway school to the public elementary system.

We now have 2 children enrolled at Little Shepherd. I have really enjoyed working with their…read moreentire staff. They are always pleasant and it's clear that they care about the children and their families. I am very confident that Little Shepherd was the right choice for our children's first educational setting outside of our home.

Vibrant Place of Worship!…read more I've always heard of this parish (one of the only two Catholic Churches in Fairfield) since I was a wee lad, as we've had relatives & acquaintances from the time I was active in a Youth Group in San Francisco that made this place their home parish. Those acquaintances of mine were also involved here with their active Young Adults group which offers retreats called Upper Room Experience (URE). Not sure if they still have it due to the pandemic, but from attending mass here with my family for Father's Day - it felt comfortable with hospitable parishioners/church-goers alike. My parents didn't seem bored, either. Haha! The exterior may seem older and unkept near Downtown Fairfield, but don't let that deter you from coming in for a visit to say a quick prayer whenever the church is open during the week, or if you happen to be in the area on weekends, and needing to hit up mass! (They offer masses everyday, both in English & Spanish!) - and I must say attending Sunday Mass for the first time was on-point - beautiful interior (traditionally configured seating that makes the altar a central focal point), stained-glass windows that you can't help but look into their awestruck, beauty, liturgy & music was well executed, and the ministers (from the ushers, lectors & Eucharistic ministers) seem to be very well-organized! I would recommend to Holy Spirit in Fairfield - whether you come in solo, or as couples, families, retirees, even those in service (as Travis AFB is in the area) - if you're looking for a place for spiritual nourishment. Besides the masses, upon reading their bulletin after mass, there are so many ministries & organizations the parish offers for those who want to offer their time, talents, and treasure. I could also tell that the parish has been a historical part of Fairfield & Solano County - and they continue to move forward in so many ways. Keep counting your blessings, ya'll!

I wasn't going to do this but after the phone call I just received I am. I have just recently…read morestarted giving tithes online this past month I had a family emergency and I didn't have enough to pay I have it sent automatically from my bank account so I went online to to stop it so I would be in the negative in my bank account no where and I mean no where was there a place to stop or cancel at all my boyfriend is a member of this church for many many many year he even tried to find he couldn'!!! so Thankfully I had the funds to do it so I called and left a message to the parish I was and I'm still not happy about it It's appalling that a church would do something like this so I was told that well no one else feels like this. Yea probably because they don't k ow about it its so disgusting that a CHURCH with billions of dollars all over the world would be like this so hopefully this reaches the people in the church so they know what kind they go to.