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WELCOME TO ANIMAS VALLEY ELEMENTARY!!!!!
ENJOY THE SUMMER...WE'LL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR.
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS...CLICK ON YOUR GRADE LEVEL BELOW
KINDERGARTEN
1ST GRADE
2ND GRADE
3RD GRADE
4TH GRADE
5TH GRADE
****REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD FOR ALL NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS ON MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2008 8AM-4PM****
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL WILL BE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2008
 
 5th graders enjoy Field Day May 2008
JENNIFER ROSS' 3RD GRADE BLOGSITE
www.rossthirdgrade.blogspot.com
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Mission Statement:
Animas Valley's staff
recognizes that children develop at different rates and we strive to adapt
instruction to meet their individual needs, abilities and interests. Because
success in all academic areas is virtually synonymous with success in reading,
the heart of our instructional program is literacy. It is necessary for the
entire staff, parents, and students themselves to commit to doing whatever it
takes to see that every child becomes a skilled, enthusiastic reader by the end
of the elementary grades. "Children First," Animas Valley School's motto,
reflects our belief that every decision we make must be based on what is best
for our students.
Educational Program:
Literacy instruction
includes small, flexible groups to increase individualization. Math and science
lessons are structured to encourage children to learn by doing, not just by
passively listening. Our children benefit from learning with a group of
educators with complementary abilities, skills, and special talents.
Special Services:
Through the collaborative
efforts of a special education teachers, several literacy teachers (Title I), an
Independent Study teacher (gifted and talented), and a full-time counselor, we
address the special needs of all our students.
Animas Valley Staff
Animas Valley's teaching
staff includes 12 classroom teachers and special teachers for music, physical
education, art, resource, counselor, media specialist, Independent Study and
Title I reading. Our secretary, health aide, custodians, cooks, instructional
aides, and our parent resource coordinator provide additional support for our
students and their families.
Special Programs or Activities:
A variety of
special programs and activities are provided at Animas Valley. Some of these
are: Student Council, Kidtime after-school program, student recognition
programs, preschool story time, service learning projects, Creativity Festivity,
new student orientation, academic competitions, and after school tutoring.
Project Read, Study Buddies and the Study Connection also enhance opportunities
for children to learn in a supportive environment.
Behavior Expectations:
We believe that
school-wide discipline should be based on the notion of setting high
expectations. Our children deserve nothing less. Animas Valley's staff has
adopted a zero tolerance policy for disruptive or violent behavior and
consequences are strictly enforced. Our discipline policies are in harmony with
creating a positive, nurturing environment by establishing positive
reinforcement for desired behaviors and by recognizing student's strengths and
achievements.
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Early Release Reminder: Whenever we have school on Friday, school will end at 1:15pm
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