We are passionate about providing a solid foundation for all students as they embark on their educational journey and believe that social and academic learning go hand in hand.
We believe that taking time to teach, model and practice social and emotional competencies will help establish a culture of respect, allowing students to take risks needed to succeed. Students start each day by promising to practice self control, empathy and cooperation, which are the three competencies we focus on as a school. Staff members provide direct instruction and embed these competencies into all areas of the day. Students have opportunities to practice social skills during formal academic lessons and through play.
School connectedness
Our kindergarten center emphasizes student connectedness through a variety of efforts.
- Monthly kindergarten spirit day
- Monthly all-school assembly
- School-wide celebrations (bingo, special activities and more)
- Family bingo and book fair
- Morning announcements
- School song
- Snail Lake Promise cheer
Communication Hours
The kindergarten center offers proactive communication time during which teachers reach out and connect with families regarding student progress.
Transitions
We work closely with the home schools of Island Lake and Turtle Lake to help students make a smooth transition to first grade. In the spring, students take a field trip to the home school to meet the teachers and spend time in first-grade classrooms.
