Principal's Welcome

Dear Families and Friends,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the start of another school year!  Elbridge Elementary is a great place to learn and grow.  At the beginning of a new school year I always find myself filled with excitement, promise, and gratitude.  I look forward to the different opportunities in store to collaborate with the families of Elbridge Elementary. 

Elbridge Elementary is proud of some long-standing traditions that are alive today.  Students and staff members are committed to our SOAR program.  Safety First, Offer Respect, Acts of Kindness, and Responsibly are the pillars that guide our building-wide behavior recognition program.  We will continue to celebrate and acknowledge students during our monthly assemblies, during special events and concerts, as well as during our day-to-day routines. 

Our school is committed to excellence in academics.  We use evidence-based best practices in all subject areas.  Explicit instruction in the areas of phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension are present during ELA instruction. During mathematics, explicit instruction also plays an important role along with the use of visual models, collaborative group work, and productive struggle.  We meet the needs of all learners with our WINN model (What I Need Know) in Kindergarten through Third grade.  

At Elbridge Elementary we continue to be committed to our district mission: Cultivating the BEST in personal growth and achievement.  It is going to be a great school year at Elbridge Elementary!

Love,
Mrs. Bastian