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PRINCIPAL

BETSY BALL“In order to prepare today’s students to meet the challenges of tomorrow, we engage in continuous learning opportunities to strengthen our programs and celebrate the uniqueness of each child.”

We are a community of students, teachers and parents committed to the development of the whole child through a belief in every child’s unlimited potential by focusing on high expectations, rigor, raising achievement and developing character. Students have access to technology including iPad minis, Chromebooks and laptops, which enhance classroom learning objectives.

As a movement school, students participate in two-daily movement breaks where they move to activate both sides of the brain helping children reenergize and focus on learning.

TECHNOLOGYClassrooms are equipped with five iPad minis for curriculum center use, projectors, document cameras and audio systems. In addition, each grade level has access to a classroom set of 30 Chromebooks on mobile carts. Teachers integrate technology in creative and collaborative lessons. Student can instantly show mastery and understanding of concepts allowing teachers to instruct to the needs of the class.

EMAIL: BALL_BETSY@SVVSD.ORG

970-535-4488 • 520 WELKER AVE. • MEAD, CO • 80542 • MES.SVVSD.ORG

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORT (PBIS)Mead is a Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) school where students and staff have the same school wide expectations. Students get recognized for showing MEAD - Manners, Excellences, Attitude and Determination. Individual and all school rewards are given to make Mead’s learning environment a positive and respectful community.

MISSIONOUR

“Mead Elementary is a place where children come first, and that is where learning

happens best.”

MOVEMENTAt Mead Elementary, students participate in two movement breaks everyday where they stand up, move and activate both sides of their brain. These breaks get their blood flowing and prepare students to learn for longer periods of time. Through professional development for teachers, materials for classroom movement, an audio system for the all school movement days and the implementation of the 100 mile Club, staff experiences positive impacts throughout the classrooms. The benefits of this neuroscience research based initiative includes higher student engagement and an increase in positive behavior throughout the school.

970-535-4488 • 520 WELKER AVE. • MEAD, CO • 80542 • MES.SVVSD.ORG

OUR SCHOOL’S

• $70,000 Encana grant for classroom technology

• Six-time MyOn Reader award winning school

• Member of St. Vrain’s Colorado Health Foundation Physical Activity Grant

HONORS

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORT (PBIS)

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

PARENT INVOLVEMENTThe Parent Advisory Committee (PAC aka PTO) is very involved and supportive. This group is open to all Mead parents, and they help fund field trips, put on Family Fun Nights, encourage parent volunteers in the classroom and support teachers and staff. As an active and visible part of the school, PAC provides opportunities for all parents interested in impacting the experiences and education of students at Mead Elementary.

Licensed before and after-school care and enrichment opportunities are available to Mead Elementary families. Service is provided from 7:00-9:05 a.m. and after-school from 3:35-6:00 p.m.

Mustang Corral offers fun, experiential learning activities that enhance and reinforce skills learned at school.

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