Valhalla Elementary - (253) 945-4300

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Valhalla Elementary, home of the Voyagers, houses approximately 600 students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. Our staff serves all students in a warm and supportive environment as they learn to follow the Valhalla Way to be safe, kind, and productive members of our learning community.

Our goal for is to engage all children in meaningful learning at their own instructional level. Every day our teachers use a number of researched instructional strategies including whole group, small flexible groups, and one-on-one instruction to reach all students in the many content areas (reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and health).

To support teachers in providing the highest quality instruction every day, we have an instructional coach and three interventionists who work alongside teachers to strengthen instructional practice using student data as the basis for reflection and goal setting. These instructional leaders facilitate differentiated professional development to foster a learning community.

Our ELL (English Language Learners) teacher, special education teacher, and other support staff work collaboratively to make certain the instruction delivered to students is cohesive and matched to the students' ability level and state expectations.

Our school-wide learning plan focuses on several goals and practices:
• Helping students reach grade level in reading while developing a love of reading both fiction and non-fiction text
• Teaching students to be mathematical thinkers, fluent in computational strategies, and have the ability to solve complex problems in order to meet state math standards
• Providing support to students through an after-school reading and mathematics program
• Regularly assessing students’ instructional levels and skills in reading and math and basing instruction on the results of these assessments
• Presenting students with meaningful, purposeful assignments that are aligned with Washington State Standards and the students' academic levels
• Providing rich, language acquisition strategies and opportunities for English Language Learners

Parent partnerships are essential to the academic support of our students, and our teachers and support staff work diligently to communicate effectively with parents. Daily homework folders and calendars provide families with the information they need to assist their children in completing assignments at home. Monthly school and classroom newsletters celebrate student successes and keep parents informed about classroom activities, events, and academic focuses. Families are invited to participate in literacy and math evening events and attend our What Every Parent Wants to Know sessions offered 2-times each year.

An outstanding vocal music program provides many opportunities for students to perform and appreciate music. Our music program also features a state-of the-art keyboard lab as well as bell chimes and honor choir programs.
Valhalla’s discipline plan and uniform policy ensure a safe and productive learning environment for all students.

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