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Literacy program

Gantner Avenue School

http://www.epps.org

The Gantner Avenue School has served the children of Elmwood Park since 1929. It has an ethnically, racially, and culturally diverse student body organized in a grade Kindergarten through five model. The school is a neighborhood school with respect for tradition and a commitment to progress. The Gantner Avenue School provides a comprehensive educational experience in a safe and caring environment that allows each and every child to realize his or her individual potential. It is our intention to educate the whole child. The school views itself as a community which includes students, faculty, staff, parents, grandparents, and the people who live nearby, and community organizations such as scouting and the recreation department. The Gantner Avenue School offers its students a challenging curriculum taught by a team of elementary school teachers and content area specialists. Offerings include: language arts literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, health, physical education, art, music, computer technology, English as a second language, special education, world language, gifted and talented and library/media. The special education program has self contained, resource room, and modified mainstream options. Support services such as counseling, child study team, speech therapy, Title I, occupational therapy, and physical therapy are available as needed. All instruction at the Gantner Avenue School is based upon the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. The approved revised New Jersey Core Content Standards are being fully implemented. Students and teachers are working hard to prepare for the New Jersey Elementary School Assessments for third and fourth grades. The tests, required by the No Child Left Behind Law of 2001, will determine the pupil's knowledge of the new standards in Language Arts Literacy, Mathematics and Science. This year, the students of the Gantner Avenue School are recipients of the Exxon Mobil Education Alliance (EMEA) Program $500 Grant. This grant provides Exxon and Mobil retailers the opportunity to obtain this grant to support a local school. This year, two million dollars from Exxon Mobil has once again been allocated for this program. Grants were awarded on a first-come, first serve basis; only one application was submitted from each local service station. This spring, the Gantner Avenue School will focus their efforts in the area of Biology at all K-5 levels. Students will be studying ant farms. Ant Farm Kits are ordered and will be shipped for delivery ito begin our study. Students and teachers were anxious for their arrival and are very appreciative of being a recipient of this grant. Technology is both a subject and an educational tool at the Gantner Avenue School. Technology is integrated into the curriculum. Every classroom is equipped with computers, software, internet access, cable television, video cassette recorders, overhead projectors, and calculator sets. The library/media center houses a computer lab. All students spend at least one period per week in this facility. Parents are very involved and always welcome at the Gantner Avenue School. Numerous formal and informal parent-teacher conferences take place on a daily basis. Parents serve on committees that develop, implement, and monitor the school's annual objectives. Field trips, parties, dances, athletic events, and promotion ceremonies would not be possible without parent chaperones. The Parent-Teacher Organization (P.T.O.) is very active at the Gantner Avenue Elementary School. Fundraising by the P.T.O. finances up to six assembly programs every year, put on by outside professionals, and many of our field trips. On an annual basis, the P.T.O. asks the school to provide a wish list and then makes the wishes on it come true.

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St. Vincent School

http://www.veqcc.qc.ca

Mission: St. Vincent School is an English elementary school founded in 1956 whose mission is to provide our students with an elementary level education of superior quality, one that will maximize each student's full potential. Central to our mission is the prime importance we accord our languages and our values. As an English elementary school we wish to instil the highest values and attitudes in our students; a love of learning, caring and respect for one's self and others, hard work, self-discipline, personal responsibility, and an uncompromising commitment to each student's intellectual, social, physical, artistic and spiritual growth. St. Vincent School is also an inclusive school which caters to the unique needs of children being educated in English in a French milieu and engages every child in a rich learning environment. We are ‘'Going Forward", towards success, committed to meeting the challenges of educating all of our children, with the active support or parents and devoted to adapting our services to the changing needs of our society.

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West Covina Unified School District

http://www.wcusd.org

West Covina Unified School District has a goal of reaching 800 API points by the year 2010. Monte Vista's API score is 761. This is a 17 point gain in 2007. Monte Vista is very proud to announce we have the most students in the district scoring in the proficient range on the English Language Arts portion of the California State Test or CST. Students will continue to be tested in grades 2-6 during the spring in language arts and math. Fourth grade students will take a writing proficiency test and fifth grade students will be tested in science as well. Monte Vista will continue to use the Open Court Reading program in all grades. This research based program focuses on reading, writing, listening and speaking at all grade levels. Grades K-5 will use Houghton Mifflin math while grade six will use McDougal Littell. Our SDC class will use the Saxon math program. We have a new adoption in our social studies this year and we will continue to use an integrated science curriculum focusing on California State Standards. Extracurricular activities are an intragal part of Monte Vista's culture. Families have been encouraged to sign up for an after school program called ACES run through the YMCA. The program is funded through Proposition 49 and provides after school enrichment for Monte Vista students every day until 6:00 p.m. The program features an extension to the school day. Our site will provide literacy development, arts and music, physical education and homework help. Monte Vista will continue to offer a Drama Club where students will perform live performances for the school and community. We will be broadening our athletic program to incorporate our sixth graders. Students are invited to participate in sports friendly competition during their lunch break. Students gain important sportsmanship skills through organized play. Our library known as The World of Reading will continue to support our students in their academic achievement. Monte Vista offers a safe school environment. Students participate in our yearly Monte Vista Assembly where students, teachers and staff learn important safety rules for our campus. As a reminder, our school has a closed campus policy. Parents are encouraged to walk or drive their children to school. Please drop your child off outside the gate allowing them to enter the campus on their own. All adults entering the campus must enter through the school's office. Please make appointments through the school's office to visit or schedule a meeting with your child's teacher. Our teaching staff of 27 teachers and complete staff of 56 encompass dedicated educators who are always working in the best interest of Monte Vista students. Highly qualified teachers are continually given professional development in the areas of differentiated instruction and core curriculum. We are also proud to announce Monte Vista's teacher of the year, Vanessa Martin. Ms. Martin was also chosen as West Covina's Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Massey, our Office Manger, was recently selected as the classified employee of the year. Our congratulations go out to Ms. Martin and Mrs. Massey on these highest honors. These members are just two of the many professionals on our campus who are here to support our students in so many ways. Monte Vista truly is a wonderful place. Monte Vista encourages active involvement from the parents of our students. Starting in October, a monthly calendar will be sent home informing the community of activities here at Monte Vista. Our PTA will be featuring a Family Fun Night in October and all are encouraged to join PTA this year. The Senior Mentoring program gives students one-on-one tutoring instruction to targeted students. The Republican Women's Club offers added support for students at our site. We welcome these volunteers who tutor our students in need of additional assistance and support the school with resources. Monte Vista is achieving success through the partnerships vested here on campus. It is with these groups that student needs are addressed. With constant support and communication we strive to meet the needs of all students who step foot on our campus. With our parents, teachers, staff, community and administration Monte Vista students will continue to be successful in all their endeavors.

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Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care

http://www.maryscenter.org

Mary's Center provides comprehensive health, education and support services to young adults between the ages of 13 and 21. Through a youth driven model, we promote primary health care, support abstinence choices, family planning and pregnancy prevention services, HIV/STD testing, health education, counseling, case management, referrals and academic support and college preparation. Mary's Center works to help adolescents make responsible decisions and realize their full potential in partnership with their families.

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