Help us learn how we are doing!! We are asking all students, parents, teachers, and community members to complete a brief survey so we may evaluate our school climate and improve student performance. Please follow the link to your appropriate category.

The surveys are open now and should be completed by November 18.

student survey:
https://apps.edvistas.com/scs/studentlogin.aspx?ds=296&sch=0004
teacher survey:
 https://apps.edvistas.com/scs/teacherlogin.aspx?ds=296&sch=0004
parents survey;
https://apps.edvistas.com/scs/familylogin.aspx?ds=296&sch=0004
community survey:
https://apps.edvistas.com/scs/communitylogin.aspx?ds=296&sch=0004

Project Wisdom-
Each day students in the 5th grade provide an inspiring message which is used as a springboard for the comprehensive character education program at Grand Ave School. Students listen to the message , discuss the ramifications of the positive message and write in their respective journals. Read more...

Principal's
Word
of the
Week!!!!

                                               reform- verb, noun

1. to correct or improve one's own behavior or habit
2. the improvement of something by removing or 
correcting faults    

    After you finish detention, you must reformyour behavior or you will end up there again.

Homework club is designed to reform the way 
children complete their assignments.

President Baracl Obama signed health care reform into law because it will help many Americans get 
health insurance.

After disappointing his mother with his first report 
card, John decided to reform his attitude
toward school and started to get 
excellent grades.
    her answers are always correct and she is
                        always done early.                             
  
John is not a very efficient worker. He is always
late and completes tasks very slowly.
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Hybrid cars are very fuel efficient cars because they  use very little gas to run.    

Michael is very efficient. Every time he leaves
a room he turns off the lights.

   
 


 

 

              

                                                 

                                                               

  

  

    
           

                         

                         

          
     

Overall, students showed significant gains in reading and math in grades 2, 3, 4 and 5 according to recent Scantron Performance Series testing.The school earned an 185 point gain in reading and math on Scantron Performance tests. Gains have been realized from fall to winter to spring. Gains have been noted in k and 1 in reading and math. This year 2010 ,the Principal's Honor Roll was the largest group showing significant gains in reading, math,science and social studies. Students have earned all 3's and 4's in order to receive Principal's Honor Roll. Congrats to all students for a job well done. We challenge you to continue this hard work and outstanding performance in the middle school.

Bus Drills-
Please read about these bus safety tips and take action. Read more...

Skills All Readers Need. Parents please note.

Improving Your Child's Grades
Parents play an important role in a child's education. This article examines some very simple things you can do every day provide your child with the support and encouragement they need to take on the challenge of improving their grades. Read more...