Welcome to Strafford Elementary!

Our theme for the 2010-2011 school year is "Playing to Win!"  Strafford High School has a tradition of the Superfans at sporting events.  As your child's parent you will be their "Superfan"--encouraging them to do their best and win at learning.  Your child's teachers, their learning coaches, will work hard to provide your child the fundamental skills to be a winning student.  As the principals, we promise to be the referees and make sure everyone is playing fair BUT our energy will be devoted to being cheerleaders for our school community (students, teachers, and parents).  We will be cheering your child on to victory as they get their head in the game and win at life!  What an exciting privilege!!

Join with me in welcoming two Rookie Programs this fall.  First, the elementary students in grades first through fourth that do not ride the bus will have access to Drop Roll (a.m.) and Pick Up and Go (p.m.) this year just like the early childhood students.  A map to provide a visual representation of the procedure will be sent home.  You will also receive a school issued pick up tag to put in your car window for Pick Up and Go.  Also, we have a new district operated school age afterschool program.  Pow Wow, located at the Cogdill Early Childhood campus, will provide affordable after school childcare for kindergarten through fifth grade students with quality structured activities.  The children will have age appropriate tutoring, large motor activities and recreational time.  This program will promote the importance of education and make it exciting for the children to expand their knowledge of many topics while having fun in a a safe, nurturing environment.

Looking forward to a WINNING season,

Pamela J. Holmes                                           Michelle Gardner

Elementary Principal                                       Assistant Elementary Principal