Indian Peaks Elementary

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GUIDE TO

INDIAN PEAKS

ELEMENTARY

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PRINCIPAL

KATHI JO WALDER “Our school offers unique experiences through rigorous instruction, strong STEM curriculum and dedicated community. Indian Peaks is committed to the highest academic achievement for all students.”

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STEM

STEM students apply science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts using 21st century skills and inquiry-based design thinking models to create innovative solutions to authentic problems.

CU TEAMS: CU has partnered with St. Vrain Schools to allow students opportunities to see engineering as an attainable career. CU graduate engineering students travel to Indian Peaks each week to lead engaging, interactive activities that connect with math and science concepts. Each engineering activity is based on a real-world context.

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MENTORING

Indian Peaks offers several programs that mentor one-to-one relationships with teachers and students.

The R.E.A.L (Relationships with Educators Accelerate Learning) Program involves the personalized mentorship of at-risk students who can benefit by building academic, personal/social and post-secondary success. To maximize success, family involvement is also a key support and factor.

Kids Hope is a partnership program where trained adults become encouraging positive role models for children to help them learn.

Reading League is a mentorship that supports children (K-3) in literacy.

OUR SCHOOL’S

HONORS •

4th Grade “Lessons on Local Government” State Award Winners

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A Race to the Top School

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Access to a 1-to-1 device for each student at Indian Peaks Elementary

“At my school computers help us learn about things, make new designs and then we get to build it.”

Sergio Rodriguez First Grade

STEM PROGRAMS & TECHNOLOGY

PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN & MOOSE CLUB

Introduction to Robotics is a program for third, fourth, and fifth graders. Following the introductory course, students are given the option to compete in our Exploratory Robotics Club that provides an introduction to competitive robots. Students work on designing, building, and programming robots in collaborative teams. Students will compete in district, regional, and state competitions featuring Vex IQ robots.

Indian Peaks also provides a full-day Kindergarten program for five-year-olds. We are fortunate to offer both an Englishonly and biliteracy (English-Spanish) experience. Both tracks focus on beginning reading and math skills, STEM, developing essential fine-motor skills and school behaviors.

Indian Peaks has access to state-of-the-art technology, with 233 iPad Minis, 120 Chromebooks, storytelling robots, LogicBlocks, fully equipped computer labs, a 3D Printer and much more.

Each classroom is equipped with laptops, projectors, document cameras and over 40 iPods that are used with a wide variety of programs.

Moose Club is Indian Peaks before and after-school care program. Service is provided from 7:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and 3:40 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. This prorgam helps students complete homework and offers many enrichments activities to support student achievement.

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MESA Enrichment further enhances the Science and Inquiry component of our instructional focus with after school course offerings. MESA strives to provide students with hands-on, inquiry based lessons with a career mentoring and community outreach component.

(303) 772-7240 • 1335 SOUTH JUDSON ST. • LONGMONT, CO 80501

To help prepare young students for Kindergarten, we offer a half-day preschool program, Monday through Thursday for three and four-year olds.

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Over 1500 highly qualified teachers Focus programs for 21st century careers Safe, well equipped facilities State-of-the-art technology Various extracurricular activities Childcare, preschool and kindergarten programs Comprehensive Special Education services A community of supportive, informed parents

Please accept my warmest welcome to St. Vrain Valley Schools.

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Our teachers, coaches, administrators, and support staff will engage your student in the love of learning and strive to ensure that they are prepared to succeed in college or post-secondary career training. To this end, St. Vrain offers a powerful combination of services and resources.

A world class PK-12 education is the foundation of a rewarding careeer and purposeful life. St. Vrain is committed to partnering with parents to optimize your student’s opportunities for academic success.

Welcome to St. Vrain Valley Schools!

(303) 682-7205 haddad_don@svvsd.org Twitter: @SVVSDSupt

Superintendent of Schools

Don Haddad, Ed.D. 1335 South Judson St., Longmont, CO 80501 (303) 772-7240 • ipes.svvsd.org

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