Schaefer Elementary School

We are a school community of students, parents, staff, and other community members.  We pride ourselves on promoting a learning environment that empowers all students to reach their full potential.  We are committed to creating a nurturing and caring environment that supports children in the development of their academic, social, and creative potential.

Across the school community, adults and children behave in ways that demonstrate respect, safety and responsibility.  These standards for behavior are the basis of the norms that have been established for collaborative working relationships among staff as well as classroom interactions between teachers and students.  Everyone in the school community plays a vital role in creating a caring and supportive learning environment for each student.

The staff takes seriously its role as advocates for all students.  Schaefer Elementary School has a dedicated staff where everyone works together in the best interest of student learning.  Schaefer staff are committed to the well-being and academic success of each child.  Our programs and curriculum recognize and promote the diversity of our student body. 

Research-based universal benchmark assessments are in place to help us make data-informed decisions regarding the best ways to help our students.  These assessments help us to identify students at risk so that learning supports can be implemented as soon as students experience difficulties.  Student progress is monitored on an on-going basis which allows for instructional adjustments to be made in a timely and responsive way.  

The Schaefer staff and parents have built a strong partnership that helps to foster our students’ growth.  Teachers and parents maintain on-going communication regarding learning activities and school programs through classroom and school newsletters, e-mail, and the school website.  Our website provides important information and updates for parents and students, helps teach our students about applying technology for their success, and provides valuable resources for the entire Schaefer Elementary School community.