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Teaching Kindergarten is wonderful because the kids come to us eager to learn and excited about school.  They learn and grow very rapidly at this age and make us smile with their energy and excitement! We believe in teaching the whole child, socially, emotionally, and academically, using developmentally appropriate techniques which promote positive, independent learners… Continue Reading Welcome to Kindergarten

Fifth graders are wonderful because they are curious and interested in learning, and they are beginning to become independent. We take into account the individuality of all students. The students have diverse needs and we try to accommodate each one to be as successful as possible. We strive to have the students make life connections… Continue Reading Welcome to Fifth Grade

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Federal law concerning the education of students with disabilities, requires schools to provide parents of a child with a disability with a notice containing a full explanation of the procedural safeguards available under the IDEA and U.S. Department of Education regulations. A copy of this notice must… Continue Reading Parent and Child Rights