Valley Vista Elementary School : Mission

The staff and parents of Valley Vista Elementary School are committed to encouraging all children to expand their natural curiosity as we challenge each of them to reach their fullest potential in becoming responsible, fulfilled individuals.

At Valley Vista we believe and represent the following for children:

� The joy of learning occurs through exploration, wonder, and a stimulating environment.

� Children are guided through formal and informal lessons directed toward respect of themselves and others. They learn a greater appreciation of the world through the diversity that exists at Valley Vista. The way in which students treat one another, reach out to their community, and interact with their environment, demonstrates that they are becoming responsible, caring members of the global community.

� Our students understand that their education is devoted to preparing them academically and socially to becoming lifelong learners. Educational expectations are both motivational and challenging, providing students with opportunities for instruction at their individual level. Academic learning is enriched through art, music, physical education, drama, technology, the garden, the library, etc.

� The school setting is designed to assure children are safe and secure, both emotionally and physically.

At Valley Vista, as a staff:

� We are dedicated professionals who share resources and value each other. We are creative and collaborative in how we work together for students.

� We are committed problem solvers who are lifelong learners and encourage the same in our students.

� We celebrate our differences and the diversity within our learning community. We respect individuality and know good teaching does not necessarily look the same from room to room.

� We have a child-centered environment in which teachers are inspired by and with their students.

� We foster the best in our students and encourage them to take risks.

� We value our support staff and all that they do.