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Aug. 29, 2016 Pre K-5 Traditional Approximately 430 at opening; 780 capacity 102,412 sq ft 23.71 48 Three classroom wings 9:15 am-3:45 pm Flyers Burt Batten Mariah Walker, Assistant Principal; Lauren Engelhaupt, Instructional Resource Teacher/Coach; Mallorie Butler, Guidance Counselor ADDRESS: 3605 Pleasant Grove Church Road,Morrisville WEBSITE: wcpss.net/pleasantgrovees PHONE: 919-694-8770
into a new environment can be filled with uncertainty.” Batten – who comes from a family of educators – explained that Pleasant Grove Elementary is designed to make classrooms more supportive for students
where they are at developmentally, rather than following the same old one-size-fitsall styles that had dominated schools for generations. And a core principle will be focused on building students strengths with the 4C’s – communication, critical
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thinking, creativity, and collaboration. “These skills will be rooted in to the work that begins in classrooms and extends into interdisciplinary projects with specialists throughout the building. We will work to develop the strengths of the whole child in order to capitalize on the willingness of students to ask questions and to wonder about the possibilities of how to solve problems,” Batten said. “I am excited about working with my teachers to utilize these resources to spur hands-on activities with students.” Still, Batten understands that it takes time, listening, communication, and thoughtful action to build trust with families and staff members so that people can come together and make the new campus – which welcomes students on Monday, Aug. 29 – into something more than just a building. “Really, the true work begins once the doors open,” he said.
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