Durango School District 9-R
Durango School District 9-R
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Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary
11274 Colorado Hwy 140
Hesperus, CO 81326
(970) 588-3331 phone
(970) 588-3629 fax

Enrollment: 152 students

Feeder school for Escalante Middle School

Judy Wilkie, Principal
jwilkie@durango.k12.co.us

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Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary

 

Fourth Grade Page

 

Mission Statement:
We believe that all children have the ability to learn when provided with an atmosphere that is conducive to learning. This means: 1) each child shall grow emotionally, intellectually, socially, and physically. He/she will feel respected and experience success; 2) instruction will be based on the use of effective teaching techniques that will meet the individual needs of each child; 3) our curriculum will be developmentally sequenced, using materials that are chosen to match the district academic standards to meet the present and future needs of the children.

 

Educational Program:
Literacy instruction includes small, flexible groups to increase individualization. Math and science lessons are structured to encourage children to learn by doing, not just by passively listening. Our children benefit from learning with a group of educators with complementary abilities, skills, and special talents.

 

Special Services:
Through the collaborative efforts of a special education teachers, several literacy teachers (Title I), an Independent Study teacher (gifted and talented), and a full-time counselor, we address the special needs of all our students.

 

Animas Valley Staff
Animas Valley's teaching staff includes 12 classroom teachers and special teachers for music, physical education, art, resource, counselor, media specialist, Independent Study and Title I reading. Our secretary, health aide, custodians, cooks, instructional aides, and our parent resource coordinator provide additional support for our students and their families.

 

Special Programs or Activities:
A variety of special programs and activities are provided at Animas Valley. Some of these are: Student Council, Kidtime after-school program, student recognition programs, preschool story time, service learning projects, Creativity Festivity, new student orientation, academic competitions, and after school tutoring. Project Read, Study Buddies and the Study Connection also enhance opportunities for children to learn in a supportive environment.

 

Behavior Expectations:
We believe that school-wide discipline should be based on the notion of setting high expectations. Our children deserve nothing less. Animas Valley's staff has adopted a zero tolerance policy for disruptive or violent behavior and consequences are strictly enforced. Our discipline policies are in harmony with creating a positive, nurturing environment by establishing positive reinforcement for desired behaviors and by recognizing student's strengths and achievements.