CYO Athletics Gr 3-6 • Soccer • Volleyball • Basketball • Softball • Track & Field • Cross Country
79% of Elms girls in grades 3-6 are student-athletes
Elms has a 16 acre Athletic Complex with 2 soccer fields, 6 tennis courts, 2 softball fields and a track (made with recycled rubber) that is used by CYO student-athletes.
New $7.1 million athletic and performing arts center! A new gymnasium, fitness center, dance studio and renovated theater!
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
at a glance
For more information, please contact: Marie Reichart, Elementary School Principal Our Lady of the Elms 1290 W Market St Akron, OH 44313 330.864.7210 mreichart@theelms.org
Rooted in the Dominican Tradition
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All-Girls Grades 1-6 Co-ed Kindergarten Activities Our Lady of the Elms Elementary, an independent, Catholic School, rooted in Dominican tradition, nurtures students to become confident, self-directed life-long learners.
Curriculum Areas • Religion and Christian Values • Everyday Math • Literature-based Reading Program • Phonics in Grades 1-3 • Language Arts: English, Spelling, Handwriting Skills • Social Studies, Science, Health
• Eucharistic Liturgies/Prayer Services • Mission Projects • Feastday and Holiday Celebrations • Classroom Activity Centers • Field Trips • Crown Point Ecology Center • School Music Programs • Catholic Schools Week Activities • Peer Tutoring • Brownies/Girl Scouts • Prayer Partners • D.A.R.E./Junior Achievement • Community Outreach Experiences • School Garden • Penpals with Dominican Sisters of Peace
Special Areas • Music including Grades 4-6 Band • Art • Physical Education • Computer Technology • Dance • Spanish • Library • Guidance • Enrichment
We learn like girls... try to keep up!
Elms Elementary School National School Norm percentile ranking for IOWA Test of Basic Skills in Language Arts and Reading consistantly 96th percentile and above. (consistent 99th percentile for Reading & Language Arts in 4th, 5th and 6th grades for the past 4 years!)
Revolutionary Stability Ball Seating (optional - available for 1st and 2nd grade)
www.TheElms.org The school is fully accredited by the Ohio Catholic School Accreditation Association (OCSAA). The Elms continues to maintain standards which enable it to achieve “full accreditation” which is the most rigorous level recognized by OCSAA.
SmartBoard in every classroom!
4th, 5th & 6th grade participate in Science Fair!