Van Buren Elementary

"Our Mission is to create a safe environment that is academically creative, challenging, and prepares students for the future."

Our Vision Statement:  "We are committed to provide our students with a safe environment where they will receive equitable learning experiences and become lifelong learners who are college, career and life ready."  

Goal #1 - Student Achievement:  Closing Achievement Gaps

Professional Learning Communities

• Weekly Meetings/Professional Development
• Collaboration
• Driven by Data (Data Team)

Academic Programs

• Align resources and curriculum to the needs of students.
• Choose meaningful standards to focus on throughout the year. (Are these standards significant for the next grade level?)
• English Language Development daily

Goal #2 - School Climate - Ensure a Safe, Healthy, and Welcoming Environment

Van Buren’s Process

• Caught Being Good Incentives
• Reward Systems (KWC, Attendance, Spirit Days)
• Academic Recognition
• PBIS

Goal #3 - Creating Meaningful Partnerships

• Family Nights
• Academic Conferences
• Parent Coffee Hour
• Parent Workshops
• Volunteer
• SSC
• ELAC

As a Van Buren Panther, I promise to be responsible for my actions, do my personal best in my schoolwork, show caring toward others, use appropriate language, and be flexible when things don’t go my way. I will try to use all the Life Skills and  Go Green! Go Green!