Anna Reynolds Elementary School

We, at Anna Reynolds Elementary School, in partnership with families and community, strive to provide rigorous and relevant learning experiences that maximize each individual child’s success. Within a safe and supportive learning environment, our educational practices and activities challenge students to become active problem solvers and creative, critical thinkers. We foster the development of self-directed, lifelong learners, who will become socially responsible, empathetic, and respectful citizens, appreciating and valuing diversity. We are committed to providing our students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in a dynamic, competitive global society.

Students at Anna Reynolds Elementary School will:

• strive to always do their best;
• develop the skills and habits necessary to become self-directed, lifelong learners;
• be responsible and respectful citizens;
• achieve excellence in the areas of
  • reading,
  • writing,
  • mathematics,
  • social studies,
  • science and health,
  • wellness,
  • technology and information literacy, and
  • the arts;
• acquire the technological skills necessary to access, understand, and communicate information and to compete in a global society;
• develop positive physical, social and emotional health habits;
• develop creative and aesthetic awareness of the world around them through experiences in the arts;
• value and respect the diversity in our society; and
• develop the knowledge, habits, and skills needed to:
  • become responsible and productive citizens
  • understand and practice democratic ideas and ideals
  • develop a sense of responsibility and respect for the environment.

Each month every adult in our building meets with a group of 12-15 students that represent all grades to work on teamwork, improve school climate, and increase students' sense of belonging. Students remain in these "School Families" for their entire careers at Anna Reynolds. Topics discussed at these meetings have included recognizing differences, eliminating bullying behaviors, and school-wide expectations.

The goals of the Anna Reynolds Student Council are to promote school spirit, to be of service to our community, to make students more aware of the democratic process and to develop leadership qualities. Student Council representatives and alternates (grades 1-4) and officers meet every other week in the Media Center during recess time. Meetings focus on working together and gaining confidence as members of a group and as individuals.