Welcome to Ponderosa Elementary!

Home of the Tigers

 

Ponderosa Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction. March 28th, 5:30 p.m.

2012-2013 Schedule for Ponderosa

 

 

 

Schedule for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Grade

Start Time

End Time

1st thru 3rd

8:05 a.m.

2:05 p.m.

4th and 5th

8:00 a.m.

2:10 p.m.

 

Schedule for Wednesday starting

Grade

Start Time

End Time

1st thru 3rd

8:05 a.m.

1:15 p.m.

4th and 5th

8:00 a.m.

1:20 p.m.

 

The Boys and Girls Club will be opened to take current members at 1:15 on Wednesdays.  If your child rides the bus, busses will pick them up 1:20.  If you pick your child up we will have first thru third grade students out front at 1:15, and 4th and 5th grade students at 1:20 in their regular pick-up spots. 

 

If you have questions please call us at 872-6470.

Information on Professional Learning Communities, PLC

Research Indicates that schools improve when teachers are given the time and support to work together to clarify essential student learning, develop common assessments for learning, analyze evidence of student learning, and use that evidence to learn from one another."

Here is a helpful websites for those interested in exploring Professional Learning Communities:

All Things PLC 
 http://allthingsplc.info/

Mission, Vision, and Values

 

Mission

 

In partnership with parents and the community, and with the belief that all children are capable of success, we, the teachers and staff at Ponderosa Elementary School, commit to: inspiring each child's full potential; building each child's self esteem, providing a safe, supportive environment and empowering each child to become a responsible, respectful, resourceful and contributing citizen. 

 

Vision

 

The vision of our school is that our students, parents, staff and community will be involved and accountable to prepare our students for the future. We will all work together to instill a positive attitude toward life-long learning and a vision for the future that ensures all children will increase their academic success.

 

Values

 

As professionals we dedicate ourselves to continuous improvement through demonstrating an enthusiasm for life long learning.   

 

We believe that respectful, caring and friendly interactions will promote a positive learning environment.

 

We are united in the belief that sharing and collaboration will benefit our students.

Our School

Enrollment: 515
Constructed: 1965
School Colors: Yellow and Forest Green
School Mascot: Tiger

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