School Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Lidgerwood Elementary educational community (students, parents, community members, staff) to provide our students with a safe, nurturing and respectful environment in which ALL students are held to the highest expectations as measured on national, state, district, and school-based assessments. It is our ultimate goal to give every student the tools needed to be a critically thinking, technologically literate, productive, and respectful citizen.

Beliefs

We hold the following beliefs:

• High expectations lead to high achievement.

• We must dedicate time, energy, and resources to insure that all students
are successful and show growth each school year.

• Students learn differently and must possess a variety of strategies to
comprehend and to solve problems, therefore, it is our responsibility
to meet the needs of all students and teach the strategies every student
will need.

• Teaching strategies must be in alignment with research and assessment
data that best directs instruction for increased student learning.

• Learning extends beyond the classroom into the community and into homes
and that family involvement contributes to greater student achievement.

• Technology must be integrated into all curricular areas.

• A respectful, personalized, and caring environment is essential to positive
attitudes and personal success of all.

• Individual and cultural differences enrich the individual and the learning
environment.

• All adults in the learning community must model lifelong learning.

• Recognition and celebration of successes are important for continued growth.

• We must strive every day to practice the behaviors that will foster the
realization of the mission at Lidgerwood Elementary.