Welcome!

1. Morris Area Public Schools The mission of Morris Area Public Schools is to educate and prepare all students for a successful tomorrow through academics, activities, arts, and attitude. Welcome!

2. Our Facility Offers: A state of the art concert hall Spacious playground area A large gymnasium with three full basketball courts Classrooms organized in grade level clusters with common space between rooms

3. MAES Builds Success Through… Learning Centers Reading Flex Groups Incorporation of science and social studies into literature PALS (Peer Assisted Learning Strategies) Enrichment Book Club Novels • Leveled Readers (small group reading) • Reading Buddies • Daily Independent Reading Time • AR (Accelerated Reader)

4. MAES Builds Success Through… Parent Involvement Winter and Spring Music Programs FFA High School Buddies Rocket Project Science * Math Expo Math Flex Groups Math Intervention • New Minnesota History Curriculum • MN History Project • High Expectations

5. MAES Builds Success Through… PE Daily Music Daily Band (grades 5-6) Computer Lab Library Olweus

6. MAES Curriculum Morris Area Elementary School curriculum is based onlocal, state, and nationally approved standards. The standards assure all students receive a rigorous program which is developmentally appropriate and sequential in nature. Curriculum is reviewed on an annual basis with more information found on the district website. • Everyday Math – Enables children in • elementary grades to learn more • mathematical content and become life-long mathematical thinkers. Math skills are • taught and reinforced using manipulatives • and hands on activities. • Treasures–provides all students with materials that are motivating and challenging and that build, encourage and support success; provide opportunities for measurement of progress; • provide opportunities for multiple learning experiences; prepare students to be life-long learners and good citizens in a diverse and changing world. (Macmillan/McGraw Hill)

7. Meeting Every Child’s Needs English Language Learners (ELL) Students work 30 minutes a day in small groups or one-on-one settings. Special Education Collaboration within the department and district to meet the diverse and unique needs of all the students that are served.

8. M.A.E.S. strives to meet EVERY child’s needs! RTI– Provides a targeted intervention to support each child and monitor progress. NWEA / AIMS Web – Assessments used to identify student needs and guide instruction. Title– Supplemental instruction given to students who are at-risk for not reaching grade level standards in reading and math. E.A.G.E.R. – Providing opportunities to meet the needs of gifted and talented students.

9. Opportunity for Success Smart Boards in EVERY classroom Small Class Sizes (Range from 17-25) 26 Classrooms (530 Students) Teacher collaboration and teamwork

10. Field Trips: Connecting learning to real life! SWELL Wahpeton Zoo Circus Historical Museum Pope County Museum Andes Tower Hills • 5th Grade Class Trip (Twin Cities) • Capitol • Science Museum • Fort Snelling • Minneapolis Art Museum • 6th Grade Class Trip (Northern MN) • Tower of Sudan Underground Mine • Camp Mishawaka • Forest History Center • Hill Annex Mine • MN Museum of Mining

11. Communication and a Caring Staff Teachers at Morris Area Elementary School value parent communication and input. Each teacher maintains a website to ensure strong parent-teacher communication on a daily basis. http://www.morris.k12.mn.us Teachers and staff at Morris Area Elementary School care about your child and strive to meet the unique needs of all children!

12. Together… Call or e-mail to set up a visit or tour the school when convenient. Phone: 320-589-1250 Email: kgagner@morris.k12.mn.us Website: http://www.morris.k12.mn.us/ We Are Better!

13. Together… We Are Better!