Meadowlark Elementary School
1500 Queens Way,
Eugene,
OR
97401
(541) 790-6500
Fax: (541) 790-6505
Grades:
K-5
Enrollment:
232
Middle School Region:
Monroe
High School Region: Sheldon
High School Region: Sheldon
Mission Statement:
A neighborhood school with an eye to the world.Program Description:
Meadowlark has many special programs to meet the needs of our students and families. Our commitment to literacy is seen in programs such as OASIS and Read Naturally tutoring. Our music program has produced award-winning choirs that are available to all. Meaningful learning experiences for students in need are supported and furthered by our Title I program; in this program students receive individualized and small group instruction from caring professionals. Our after-school program, ACE, is one more way we meet the individual needs of families and students.
School Highlights:
- Small instructional groups for reading and math, taught by compassionate, child-centered expert staff
- Commitment to the dignity, safety and individuality of each member of our school family
- Extensive integration of technology and art into all the subject areas
- Outstanding music and PE program, with both before- and after-school music opportunities
- After-school Spanish opportunities
School Improvement Goals:
- Yearly, increase the amount of time students write each day by an average of 15 minutes; increase by 10% each year the number of 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students meeting state standards
- Increase by 5% yearly the number of students who score at the 50th percentile or above in reading fluency (75–85%), according to the 4J reading kit screener
- Provide opportunities to improve instruction and assessment and promote reading for pleasure
- Increase by 5% yearly the number of students meeting or exceeding the 3rd and 5th grade benchmarks on work samples for the math problem-solving portion of the Oregon state assessment tests
- Create a place where everyone learns, has a friend and is included
Other Information:
Meadowlark staff have a strong background in technology and art. Throughout the curriculum students will use several kinds of technology and many different art forms integrated into reading, math, writing, social studies and science.
School Colors:
Green and Gray