Pre-K through Grade 8

Albert F. Argenziano School

Home of the Lions!

290 Washington Street Somerville, MA 02143

617-629-5460

Fax: 617-629-5463

School Hours

Grades K-8

8:10am to 2:35pm
(1pm dismissal on Wednesdays)

Pre-Kindergarten

8:45am to 1:45pm
(12pm dismissal on Wednesdays)

Free Breakfast starts at 7:30am

The Lions Chalkboard

Important!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 4:30 – 7:00 PM

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parents, guardians, and caregivers are invited to connect with their child’s teachers, ask questions, and learn more about how they’re doing in school.

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We’ll post new and updated information right here on our Lions chalkboard!!

The Albert F. Argenziano School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 community dedicated to fostering an inclusive, culturally responsive learning environment where all students feel safe, valued, and respected. Committed to meeting diverse academic, linguistic, and cultural needs, the school provides tailored instruction aligned with the district’s core curriculum, including Sheltered English Immersion and integrated programs in Grades K–5. Serving a diverse population, including English Language Learners, Argenziano prepares students to become literate across disciplines, skilled in technology, critical thinkers, ethical individuals, and active participants in a multicultural society. Named for the former superintendent who served from 1993 to 2005, the school reflects a strong tradition of equity, excellence, and community engagement.

Students in Grades K–3 may participate in a morning fitness program (BOKS), while Grades 2–4 can join a before-school junior chorus. In Grade 3, all students take swimming as part of physical education, and students in Grades 3–5 have access to a morning Library Club. Students in Grades 4–8 may participate in string or band instruction, with Grades 5–8 also eligible for after-school chorus. All 5th graders take part in the CycleKids bicycle and nutrition program.

In Grades 6–8, students may enroll in Spanish (based on proficiency in ELA and Math) and engage in leadership and skill-building through the Middle Grades Aspiration Team and Project.

Across all grades, students benefit from initiatives such as the ROARS home reading program, an onsite garden, and access to nearby green space, supporting a strong focus on health, wellness, and well-rounded development.

Principal
Glenda Soto, gsoto@k12.somerville.ma.us

Assistant Principal
Amy Candelora, acandelora@k12.somerville.ma.us

Family Liaison
Telma Leitao, 617-625-6600 (x 6354), tleitao@k12.somerville.ma.us (Portuguese)

Dean of Students
Karen Grenier-Mernin (PK-4) kgreniermernin@k12.somerville.ma.us
Stanley Duperval (5-8), sduperval@k12.somerville.ma.us  

Counselor Educator
Ryan Healy, rhealy@k12.somerville.ma.us (Portuguese)
Mel Pianes, mpianes@k12.somerville.ma.us (Portuguese) 

Social Worker
Lisa Stahl, lstahl@k12.somerville.ma.us  

Adjustment Counselor
Deborah Frydman, dfrydman@k12.somerville.ma.us  

Special Education Department Coordinator
Dr. Iris Miller, imiller@k12.somerville.ma.us 617-625-6600 x 6534

Community Schools Coordinator
Elizabeth Bell, ebell@k12.somerville.ma.us

Contact the school nurses if your child has any medical conditions (diabetes, asthma, seizure disorder, etc), will need to take medication at school, is sick, has a life-threatening allergy or dietary restriction, or has any medical changes.

Denise Camara, BSN, RN, 617-629-5640 (x 6380)
dcamara@k12.somerville.ma.us

Ruja Sharma BSN, RN, 617-629-5640 (x 6360)
rsharma@k12.somerville.ma.us

Engage with Our Community

Albert F. Argenziano School is proud to be part of the Somerville Public Schools district. We believe in transparency, inclusion, and academic excellence for every student.