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Welcome to Ponderosa Elementary!

Home of the Tigers

 

We hope you enjoyed your Holidays and we look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, January 3rd. If you have questions please feel free to call us.
New Schedule for 2012

Schedule and Details of New Early Release Day

 

When we return from break in 2012 we will begin with our new collaboration schedule.  January 4th will be the first shortened day.  All first grades through fifth grades will end their day 40 minutes earlier each Wednesday for the rest of the year.  On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday the day will end 10 minutes later.  There will be no change for Kindergarten students.

 

Schedule for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday starting January 2012

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 January 2012

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



Enrollment: 472
Constructed: 1965
School Colors: Yellow and Forest Green
School Mascot: Tiger

  

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.

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