Willagillespie Elementary School

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1125 Willagillespie Road, Eugene, OR 97401

(541) 790-7100
Fax: (541) 790-7105
School web site | Staff List
Grades:
K-5
Enrollment:
335
Principal:
Stella Dadson <dadson@4j.lane.edu>
Secretary:
Karen Eigner <eigner@4j.lane.edu>
School Hours:
8:35 - 2:50
Early Release: Wednesdays 1:50
Breakfast Menu | Lunch Menu
Middle School Region: Cal Young
High School Region: Sheldon
Mission Statement:
To provide a balanced and rich experience that fosters each child's physical, social, intellectual and emotional development, and where children reach their highest potential in a safe, collaborative and engaging environment.
Program Description:
Willagillespie is a neighborhood gem. Staffed by a dedicated and hard-working group, we set high expectations for ourselves as well as the students. Decisions are data driven, the educational program is comprehensive, and students learn in a safe,positive, and caring atmosphere.We now qualify as a Target and Assist Title 1 school.
School Highlights:
  • Active Site Council and Parent Teacher Organization, with a strong parent and community volunteer presence.
  • Fee-based Extended day kindergarten (eaglet program)provided on site; on-site child care provided by Creative Care.
  • After school programs such as, technology club, choir, Korean Language and Culture club, math intervention, and Read Naturally program to improve fluency. Fee-based after-school programs are: writing and art clubs.
  • "Brain-Friendly" classrooms, and Cutting-edge technology, such as hand-held computers; SMART Boards, document cameras, computers on wheels, etc.
School Improvement Goals:
  • To increase student achievement for all students and close the achievement gap.
  • To create a school climate that is safe, and values all members of our school community
  • To increase parent and community involvement
  • To integrate technology into all content areas such as, Reading, Writing and Math
Other Information:
Our Vision Statement: 21st Century and beyond... soaring to new heights through engagement, high expectations for achievement, meeting the challenges of technology, embracing a global community and respecting diversity in people and ideas.

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Last updated on October 28, 2009 - 9:45am