We Value

• Each individual child as an important member of the school and as an important member of the classroom community
• High standards and expectations for all children that foster growth academically, socially and personally
• Problem solvers who are both creative and critical thinkers
• The importance and role of family involvement in the educational success of children
• A safe, peaceful and joyful learning environment
• Our diversity

We Offer

• Quality Education
• Parent Involved Leadership
• A.M. / P.M. High Five Program
• All-day Kindergarten
• English Language Learner Program
• Excellent Technology for Instruction
• Vocal / Instrumental Music
• Physical Education
• Art
• After School Program

Program

• High expectations in a rigorous academic program
• Award of "Excellence in Education " school
• Responsive Classroom school cultivates safe and cooperative classrooms
• Response to Intervention* demonstration school
• Olweus Bullying Prevention program
• Second Step Violence Prevention program
• Student leadership opportunities
• After school: Math and Reading support, Footlights! Drama Club, GEMS and GISE, Spanish Club and other enrichment programs
• Health and Wellness focus through The Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Highlights

• KIDS COOK Classroom
• Award-Winning Schoolyard Garden
• Annual Science Fair
• Camp Audubon – Grade 5
• City of Lakes Nordic Ski program
• Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra CONNECT program
• Field trips to support curriculum
• Family Fun / Learning Nights
• Strong family involvement and support
• Neighborhood school with broad community support
• Located next to Victory Park

Community Activities

• Band Concerts
• Carnival
• Family Fun Nights
• Footlights! Performances
• Holiday on 44th
• Kids Cook
• Schoolyard Garden