PTA/O President(s): Brian Tennant, bdtennant@tds.net; Web Site
Parent Contact(s): Midvale: Mary Kay Johnson, (608) 204-6766, mkjohnson@madison.k12.wi.us
High School Attendance Area: West
School Web Site: http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/midlinc/edindex.htm
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Midvale-Lincoln Elementary School is a community of staff, parents,
students, district representatives, and community members working together
to create the best school for all children. Our school provides multiple
opportunities for every child to succeed as a creative, critical, and
productive member of our society.
Midvale-Lincoln offers a rigorous academic program of powerful and
experiential learning which builds on children's learning and social
strengths.
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Location
Midvale-Lincoln is unique in that it is one school on
two campuses. Midvale, grades K-2, offers cohesive primary education and is
located on the near Westside. Lincoln continues a challenging and
developmentally appropriate academic program for grades 3-5 on the South side.
Class Size
Average class size is 20; total enrollment varies, but
averages 350-400 per campus. As one of Wisconsin's SAGE (Student Achievement Guarantee
in Education) schools, a state grant ensures that average class size is no
greater than 15:1 in K-2, and 20:1 in grades 3-5. This ratio maximizes individual
attention and growth in literacy, math and other core curriculum.
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Achievement Scores
Third Grade Reading Test: By concentrating on reading
skills, Midvale-Lincoln's scores have increased 23% over the past five
years.
Fifth Grade District Writing Assessment: Recently, 91%
of the fifth grade students who attended Lincoln two or more years scored
in the average to superior range on writing samples.
Technology
Computers are used to support and extend learning across
the curriculum. Campuses have fully equipped and networked computer labs.
Computers are also in classrooms and the LMC. Some students have their own
E-mail address; some have experiences with Internet access, scanners,
"quick take" cameras, and video editing.
Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program
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. TAG Web site.
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.
Special Classes
Teacher specialists in arts, music and physical
education provide regular instruction. REACH (Reinforcing and Enriching
Achievement for All CHildren) extends and supports classroom
curriculum.
Other Programs
We offer the district wide
Open Classroom Program, Reading
Recovery, Title I, special education services
and options, and English as a Second Language (ELL) programming. Also,
services are provided by a counselor, psychologist, nurse, social worker,
speech and language clinician, and family/community liaison.
Scholarships
Since 1995, staff has awarded one to six
scholarships to high school seniors who graduated from our school. We are
committed to the present and future success of our students.
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Safety Is Always A Priority
Playgrounds have adult supervision 15 minutes before
school and during all recesses. School Safety Patrols learn leadership
skills. City Crossing Guards assist children at busy intersections.
Students who live more than 1.5 miles from school are provided free
transportation in school buses.
Peaceful Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution
Training occurs in all grades. Teachers and support
staff develop and promote lifelong skills for successfully handling
conflicts. Fourth and fifth graders can elect to be trained as peer
mediators to assist fellow students resolve problems.
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University Partnerships
Midvale-Lincoln is a
Professional Development School,
collaborating for over 10 years with the UW-Madison School of Education,
one of the top-ranked education schools in the country. We promote and
provide quality teacher education for future teachers and ongoing learning
for our professional staff.
Family Partnerships
PTA meetings are held semi-monthly at the two sites on the
first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. This group works to provide a link
between home, school and the district. It supports academic programming by
planning special events and fundraisers, advocating for our children and soliciting
volunteers. Check the Web site to confirm location.
Community Partnerships
Our school benefits from donated materials, financial
support, and time from many other organizations including RSVP (Retired
Senior Volunteer Program), Madison Junior League, Group Health Cooperative,
the Red Cross, and FAST (Families and Schools Together).
You Are Always Welcome At Midvale-Lincoln Elementary School!
Midvale-Lincoln is a richly diverse learning community
dedicated to teaching democratic values that promote understanding and
respect for our shared culture! Midvale-Lincoln staff is child centered and
provides a safe and supportive learning environment which promotes
self-esteem and powerful learning. Staff is committed to providing an
excellent academic program within culturally relevant curriculum. Students
are active participants in the learning process.
School Tours are offered from January until Spring Break
on Tuesday mornings at Midvale and on Thursday mornings at Lincoln, or call
for special arrangements. We welcome all present and potential
families.
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.
For answers to any question, or to request materials
such as curriculum standards, handbooks, lunch menus, bus schedules,
newsletters, etc., call Midvale, 204-6700, or Lincoln, 204-4900, or
fax your request to 204-0475 (Midvale) or 204-0455 (Lincoln).
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"One of my favorite memories about Midvale-Lincoln was the wonderful
teachers I had."
-- Midvale-Lincoln Graduate
"I am constantly amazed at what students can do! I wouldn't want my
daughter anywhere else."
-- Midvale-Lincoln Parent
"Midvale-Lincoln prepared me by teaching me the skills in an
interesting, fun way."
-- Midvale-Lincoln Graduate
"I feel very positive about the social and academic gains my child has
made."
-- Midvale-Lincoln Parent
"Thanks for teaching me important lessons for my head and for my
heart."
-- Midvale-Lincoln Scholarship Recipient
"Midvale-Lincoln is providing my kids challenging curriculum and a
phenomenal range of enriching experiences!"
-- Midvale-Lincoln
Parent
"I will always be grateful to Midvale-Lincoln teachers for providing a
strong educational foundation, promoting my strengths, and giving me
confidence as an independent thinker."
-- National Merit Scholar
Remember, you're "At Home At Midvale-Lincoln Elementary School!"
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