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PTA/O President(s): Nora Brendler (608) 249-0845; Allon Ben-Ami (608) 268-3798; Web Site
Parent Contact(s): Nora Brendler (608) 249-0845; Allon Ben-Ami (608) 268-3798
High School Attendance Area: East
School Web Site: http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/sandburg/sandburg.htm
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The mission of Sandburg School, which is a community of learners, has the members of our school as its first priority. Our goal is to provide a foundation of academic and personal success for all children. This mission will be accomplished through a challenging, integrated, multi-cultural, and socially responsible curriculum. |
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Sandburg is located on the northeast side of Madison, near East Towne Mall.
Average class size is approximately 20; total enrollment is approximately 310.
Bus service is provided for students living in the more distant sections of our attendance area.
The East YMCA provides a very strong before and after school program for Sandburg students. The school provides a daily hot lunch program for children who prefer hot lunch.
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Sandburg students continue to score above the national average on standardized tests. In the recent Wisconsin Student Assessment System tests for grades 3-5, Sandburg students generally scored above the district and state averages.
All classrooms have at least one computer. Our computer lab serves all students. Students have scheduled as well as open computer lab time.
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.
Sandburg provides experiences in art, music, physical education and technology.
Other programs include a knowledgable ESL staff and some bilingual classrooms.
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Safety is a priority! Playgrounds are supervised 15 minutes before school and during all recesses. A city crossing guard assists children at the Portage Road crossing. Bus transportation is provided for children living more than 1.5 miles from school in school buses.
Training is provided for all students. Teachers and support staff teach problem solving skills geared to successfully handle conflict.
These include strings and a variety of after school clubs.
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These include Sandburg tutors, volunteers, the school's Parent Teacher Association, African-American Support Group, and our Latino Family Group.
Sandburg's partnership with Target, a local retail store, provides many school benefits. Sandburg mentors include participants from MATC as well as other individuals.
The school benefits from student teachers who attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Edgewood College.
Sandburg always welcomes new families or people interested in our school. We enjoy having visitors and the principal supports and enlists family participation whenever possible.
We encourage you to talk with parents of our students to learn more about our school. Please see the Principal/Parent information on this web site for current names and phone numbers.
For answers to any other questions or to schedule a tour of the school, please contact our principal at 204-7942.
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"I like the close-knit feeling, like a family."
-- Sandburg Parent"A community school - when you come in the door you feel welcome."
-- Sandburg Parent"Great teachers!"
-- Sandburg Parent"Art class is fun!"
-- Sandburg Student"The teachers and kids are nice."
-- Sandburg Student"I like computer class!"
-- Sandburg Student
Remember, you're "At Home At Sandburg Elementary School!"
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Last Updated: 2007-07-09
