Elementary Homepage
WELCOME TO THE CALEDONIA AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary Motto:
“Beach Your Best Self!”
Our elementary motto for this year is “Beach your best self,” which is a play on the words of “Be your best self.” We are continuing our sunshine theme of a bright day at the beach. We want our students to have a pleasant experience at our school, and we will make this happen by our outlook and perceptions. We will continue our Top 20 training throughout the year, which encourages our entire staff and students to be the best versions of themselves by living above the line. When we reframe our thinking, we are better able to look at a situation from a brighter perspective.
When you notice your child’s attitude falling “below the line” with a situation or a concept, remind them that their point of view affects their outcome. It’s natural to have feelings of frustration or disappointment, but the good news is that we grow from our challenges. We become more positive when we can see that the sand that sticks to our beach blankets is the same sand that we use to build sand castles.
CALEDONIA AREA ELEMENTARY PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK
Contact the Caledonia Area Elementary Office at 507-725-5205 for any questions on the parent-student handbook.
Click HERE to view the 2023-2024 Elementary School Supply List.
Contact: Cindy Colleran
Please follow the link below to read our handbook on iPad/ Chromebook Acceptable Use Procedures and Information:
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Click HERE to access Special Education Services.
Click HERE to download Parent/Guardian Guide and Refusal for Student Participation in Statewide Testing.
Click HERE to download Right to Know document.
Response to Intervention (RTI)
Response to Intervention (RTI) is a method of using interventions to diminish learning gaps for students. RTI consists of three tiers of intervention. Tier One is the classroom where teachers are expected to base instruction on standards and differentiate to meet the needs of every learner. Tier Two instruction consists of extra time and more specific interventions led by our ADSIS and Title teachers. Tier Three instruction is more intensive interventions delivered in smaller groups. This method of instruction is used in both academic and behavioral learning. Please see the attached documents for a clearer picture of how this instruction is organized in the Caledonia Area Elementary School.
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We have teams of teachers and teacher candidates working together to personalize the teaching experience. Our 21st Century physical environment throughout our schools supports students with unique learning experiences that are hands-on and appropriately challenging. By partnering with WSU, we add professional development experiences, smaller student to teacher ratios, and rigor to our teaching and learning practices.
During our 2022-2023 School Year we had 3 wonderful student teachers!
Greta Hanson joined us from UWL, Kailee Olerud from WSU, and Abi Check from UWL.
They all taught under our kindergarten staff at CAE and we’re so thankful for all that they brought to the classroom!
