Urban Discovery Academy

03/26/2026

🎤✨ UDA’s Got Talent… YES WE DO! ✨🎤

🚨 Attention, attention! 🚨
Do you have a special talent you want to show off? Now’s your chance!

Join us for our Annual UDA Talent Show 🌟
Hosted by our amazing TK teacher, Ms. Sulit 💫

🎶 Sing, dance, perform, or showcase your unique talent — we want to see it ALL!

📲 Interested in participating?
Scan the QR code and fill out the form to sign up.

📧 Questions? Contact Mr. Tony at
[email protected]

Let’s celebrate the incredible talent in our UDA community! 🎉

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03/21/2026

Our 3rd and 4th grade students are diving into their current curriculum by exploring the physical and human geographic features that define our region, including learning about California Native American tribes 🌎📚

Mr. Tappen’s 3rd grade class and Ms. Rodriguez’s 4th grade class recently visited Mission Trails, where students walked along paths once traveled by the Kumeyaay people hundreds of years ago 🥾🌿 This experience brought their learning to life as they explored the natural landscape and gained a deeper understanding of the region’s geography and the history of the people who first lived here.

A special thank you to the guides at Mission Trails for sharing their knowledge and helping our students learn about the lifestyle and traditions of the Kumeyaay tribe.

03/20/2026

✨ Second Grade Field Trip Fun! ✨

Today our second graders took a short walk (just three blocks!) to Now or Never Comics 📚🎨

A huge thank you to Erin for hosting us and making the visit so special. Each student even received a free comic book! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

Mr. Garcia shared with his students that his very first reading experience was through comic books, and that’s what sparked his love of reading. He encourages them to read, read, read—and discover what inspires them as readers.

This year’s exhibition is all about superheroes—then, now, and in the future 💥
Students will be creating their own comic books, showcasing someone they see as a real-life hero.

We can’t wait to see their creativity shine! ✏️📖

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03/07/2026

Thank you to our student ambassadors for sharing our campus with the community today!

03/06/2026

See you at our two big community events tomorrow!

San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering at Petco Park, with our students teaching visitors about electrical circuits using playdough and "squishy circuits". Come visit us in right field at booth RF11.

Open House (OH!) Tour of our 14th Street campus with the San Diego Architectural Foundation. Our student ambassadors will provide tours of our world class educational facility from 10am-4pm.

02/19/2026

Loving the vibrant self-portraits of our middle school students.

02/17/2026

We’re excited to be part of the FREE Family Fun Fest and invite you to join us on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 10 AM–1 PM at the Kroc Center, located at 6845 University Ave., SD, 92115.

Free parking is available and admission is free. 🎉Families can enjoy a morning of hands-on fun including a zipline, inflatable obstacle course, bounce houses, themed crafts, along with the opportunity to connect with great local family resources. Be sure to stop by our booth to say hello!

🎟️ Free tickets can be reserved at https://SDFamilyFunFest2026.eventbrite.com.

12/09/2025

🎬 UDA Families!

Our Middle/High School is excited to host its Annual Movie Night this Friday, December 12th from 5–7 PM! 🌟

🎟️ Tickets are on sale every day after school.
🛋️ Bring your blankets, pillows, or chairs to get comfy!
🎄 Wear your favorite holiday PJs!
👨‍👩‍👧 TK–6 students must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us for a fun and cozy evening & we can’t wait to see you there! 🍿✨

12/04/2025

Are you looking for a great public TK-8 school for your child? Join us for an upcoming School Tour & Info Session. See for yourself how we empower students to explore the world beyond the classroom, with programming that ignites curiosity and inspires students to make a difference! Enrollment open now for 2026-2027.

Sat | Jan 24, 2026 | 9:00-10am
Tues | Jan 27, 2026 | 8:30-9:30am
Sat | Feb 21, 2026 | 9:00-10:00am
Tues | Feb 24, 2026 | 8:30-9:30am

Reach out at 619.788.4668 or [email protected] to learn more or book a personal tour.

Urban Discovery Academy (UDA) is a small charter school serving students in grades K-12th (elementary, middle and high school). UDA is located in San Diego, CA.