Welcome to the 2008-2009 Schoolyear
at Island Avenue School

Island Avenue serves approximately 316 grade one through grade four students. The staff, parents and community work collaboratively to create a developmentally appropriate learning experience.

At Island Avenue School, it is our belief that each student is unique and has an individual pattern of growth. Education at Island Avenue School promotes each student's intellectual, social, emotional, and psychomotor development.

This development is addressed through an integrated curriculum with a focus on higher level thinking skills, oral and written communication, the arts, technology,and multicultural education. Emphasis is placed on themes, which challenge the student's abilities, interests and enthusiasm for learning. Learning is exploratory, "hands-on," interactive, and language-based.

Parents are an important part of the educational community and their involvement and encouragement are essential to each student's development. A partnership with parents and the community exists in order to help each student realize his/her potential.

As we progress toward the new year, Island Avenue School's program reflects societal changes and incorporates educational research into practices with a commitment to educational excellence. The staff and I look forward to collaborating with you to provide a most successful school year for every student!

Sincerely,

Kathy Nutley
Principal,
Island Avenue Elementary School