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PTA/O President(s): Sue Eckerle, (608) 833-9043; Debra Wynne, (608) 833-1230
Parent Contact(s): Sue Eckerle, (608) 833-9043; Debra Wynne, (608) 833-1230
High School Attendance Area: Memorial
School Web Site: http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/crestwood/
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The mission of Crestwood Elementary School is to provide each child with the attitudes, knowledge, and skills for becoming a lifelong learner through an environment that values curiosity, challenge, cooperation, creative and critical thinking, sensitivity and respect. |
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Crestwood Elementary School is located on Madison's northwest side. A school has been located on this site for over 100 years. Crestwood serves students from the immediate neighborhood, Hawk's Landing, Hawk's Woods and from the Allied Drive area.
The enrollment for the 2006-2007 school year is expected to be about 400 students. We are planning for 20 classrooms. The SAGE (Student Achievement Guarantee in Education) grant from the State will keep kindergarten and first grade classes at 15 or fewer students and at 15 students or less in grades 2 and 3 for reading, language arts and mathematics. Class size for grades 4 and 5 is 25 to 1.
Crestwood offers both a noon lunch and a breakfast for all interested students. Two or three times a week a hot breakfast is served.
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Crestwood has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a "Blue Ribbon School." 93.6% of Crestwood's 3rd grade students scored at proficient or advanced on the 2004-05 Wisconsin Reading and Comprehension Test.
Students have access to computers in their classrooms, the Media Center, and in the Crestwood Computer Lab. Computer skills are introduced as part of the REACH (Reinforcing and Enriching Achievement for All Children) program and are then utilized in various classroom projects. Graphics,word processing, database searching, electronic research ( CD-ROM and Internet), and spreadsheet use are the areas of emphasis, depending on a student's grade level.
The goal of Talented and Gifted (TAG) programming is to make certain K-12 students consistently have learning opportunities that are challenging, systematic and continuous based on learning profile, readiness and student interest.
Student learning experiences include a broad range of opportunities that pushes a student to their next level of challenge and allows them to develop their talents. TAG programming may occur in the classroom or in other settings. TAG programming is determined by ongoing evaluation and assessment of individual student needs. Each school has TAG resource support for ongoing consultation.
Teacher specialists in art, music and physical education provide regular instruction to all students. The REACH program extends and supports the classroom curriculum in the area of computer skills. Fifth grade students also have the opportunity to participate in the Strings program.
Crestwood offers a Reading Recovery Program for 1st grade students who are experiencing difficulty learning to read. Services are also provided to students through the Learning Disabled, Emotionally Disabled, Occupational/Physical Therapy, English as a Second Language, and Vision programs.
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Crestwood has a diverse student population and the staff works diligently to include parents in school decisions. Crestwood is committed to developing a positive, caring community within each classroom environment.
Crestwood has a school-wide behavior plan that provides all students with opportunities to increase their understanding of appropriate social interaction. At Crestwood, social skills are part of the curriculum just like math and science. The District-wide student conduct plan is followed consistently and fairly.
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Crestwood Association of Parents & Teachers (CAPT) meets the second Tuesday of each month at school. This group works to provide a link between home, school and the district. It supports academic programming by planning special events such as student assemblies. Through fund raising activities they raise money which also is used to support school academics. CAPT also plays a key role in soliciting parent volunteers. To receive information on times, dates, and location of CAPT meetings, call 608-204-1120.
Crestwood School has collaborated for over 20 years with the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education, one of the top ranked education schools in the country. Teachers promote and provide quality teacher education for student teachers who do their student teaching at Crestwood. A "Science Scholars Program" at UW-Madison developed into a collaboration between the director of Owen Park, the UW Entomology Department and Crestwood students to inventory prairie and woodland insects around Crestwood.
Crestwood benefits from donated materials and time from many organizations including RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), MARE (Madison's Area Retired Educators), JFF (Joining Forces for Families) and the Madison Police Department. In turn, the Crestwood community contributes funds to support many worthwhile causes such as UNICEF, Jump Rope for Heart, Food Pantries, Koats for Kids, and environmental causes.
Parents are always welcome at Crestwood. Many parents are able to volunteer in the classroom and with field trips and other school functions. Potential new Crestwood parents are encouraged to call us for a school tour. Crestwood School welcomes you and invites you to become a member of our community of learners. Crestwood is a warm and friendly school with high academic standards.
We encourage you to talk with parents of our students to learn more about our school. Please see the Principal/Parent Contact information on this web site for current names and phone numbers.
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"Crestwood School's creativity has made my daughter's education both challenging and fun. In addition, it has nurtured her throughout the years, yet produced a child who can think independently and is ready for the future."
-- Crestwood Parent"The art projects that we do are fun. All the field trips have been neat."
-- Crestwood Student"I like the fact that Crestwood has so many nice kids to be friends with. Everyone loves to laugh and have fun. When I go to middle school, I'll always remember the great times I had with my friends, whether at recess or doing a project."
-- Crestwood Student"Crestwood is a great school for learning, the teachers are great and there are many nice kids to play with. I have had great experiences with all teachers, and when it comes to middle school, I know I will be ready because of my great Crestwood teachers."
-- Crestwood Student"Crestwood is a good school because in every grade I have been in, learning has been fun and interesting."
-- Crestwood Student"All of my teachers encouraged me and made learning fun. They made me feel like I was getting somewhere."
-- Crestwood Student"Crestwood has prepared me for the challenges, hopes, fears and wonders that await me in middle school. I'll remember how kind everybody was to me through my years here. Crestwood is a great school and has a wonderful environment to learn in."
-- Crestwood Student
Remember, you're "At Home At Crestwood Elementary School!"
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Last Updated: 2007-07-09
