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Mission Statement
The Lakewood Falls learning community, which accepts and respects the diversity of all individuals, is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment which encourages problem solving and self-motivated inquiry as part of the learning process. By empowering students through best teaching and learning practices and with a strong home-school link, we will develop confident, enthusiastic learners who are highly literate, collaborative decision makers, inspired to exceed expectations, and prepared to become successful, productive citizens in an ever changing and technological society. |
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Core Values
- We will ensure a safe and friendly environment conducive to learning.
- We will highly emphasize literacy.
- We will embrace diversity within our school community.
- We will work collaboratively and support each other.
- We will respect everyone.
- We will engage in the best teaching and learning practices.
- We will encourage a home-school link with families as partners in education.
- We will be responsible for our actions and choices.
- We will promote the use of cutting edge technology.
- We will cultivate critical thinking, problem solving and supported risk-taking.
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Educational Philosophy
The teachers at Lakewood Falls Elementary School are dedicated to the education of all students in our school. We believe that students learn best when they are active participants in their education. Therefore, the teachers establish a classroom atmosphere that fosters critical thinking, problem solving, leadership and choice. Activities are designed that encourage students to move toward independence in their learning.
Literacy development is highly valued in every classroom. Reading and writing are integrated into all content areas. Classrooms have a wide range of materials available to students in order to enhance their literacy development. Students are taught a variety of reading strategies for reading both fiction and non-fiction text. Reading and writing for a variety of purposes and for a variety of audiences is introduced in the earliest of grades.
The mathematics program at Lakewood Falls Elementary School is designed to provide problem-solving experiences in real life contexts while allowing for diversity and various learning styles. Practice is provided through meaningful games and activities. As with reading and writing, strong connections are made between mathematics and other content area subjects such as science and social studies. |
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14050 S. Budler Road
Plainfield, IL 60544
Tel: (815) 439-4560
Fax: (815) 886-0463
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