Morris Area Public Schools The mission of Morris Area Public Schools is to educate and prepare all students for a successful tomorrow through

academics, activities, arts, and attitude.

Welcome!

A modern building (2005) with a state of the art concert hall and media center

Spacious playground area and a large gymnasium with three full basketball courts

Smart Boards in every classroom with a large computer lab and two mobile labs

Classrooms organized in grade level clusters with common space between rooms

Our Facility Offers:

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Learning Centers

Reading Flex Groups

Incorporation of science and social studies into literature

PALS (Peer Assisted Learning Strategies)

Enrichment Book Club

Novels

Leveled Readers (small group reading)

Reading Buddies

Daily Independent Reading Time

AR (Accelerated Reader)

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Parent Involvement

Winter and Spring Music Programs

FFA High School Buddies

Rocket Project

Science * Math Expo

Math Flex Groups

Math Interventions

Robust Curriculum

MN History Projects

High Expectations

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PE Daily

Music Daily

Band (grades 5-6)

Technology

Media Skills

Olweus

MAES Builds Success Through…

Morris Area Elementary School curriculum is based on local, state, and nationally approved standards. The standards assure all students receive a rigorous program which is developmentally appropriate and sequential in nature. Curriculum is reviewed on an annual basis with more information found on the district website.

Everyday Math – Enables children in elementary grades to learn more mathematical content and become life-long mathematical thinkers. Math skills are taught and reinforced using manipulatives and hands on activities.

Treasures –provides all students with materials that are motivating and challenging and that build, encourage and support success; provide opportunities for measurement of progress; provide opportunities for multiple learning experiences; prepare students to be life-long learners and good citizens in a diverse and

changing world. (Macmillan/McGraw Hill)

MAES Curriculum

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English Language Learners (ELL)

Students work 30 minutes a day in small

groups or one-on-one settings.

Special Education

Collaboration within the department and

district to meet the diverse and unique

needs of all the students that are served.

Meeting Every Child’s Needs

RTI – Provides a targeted intervention to support

each child and monitor progress.

NWEA / AIMS Web – Assessments used to

identify student needs and guide instruction.

Title – Supplemental instruction given to

students who are at-risk for not reaching grade

level standards in reading and math.

E.A.G.E.R. – Providing opportunities to meet

the needs of gifted and talented students.

M.A.E.S. strives to meet EVERY child’s needs!

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Smart Boards in EVERY classroom

Small Class Sizes (Range from 17-

25)

27 Classrooms (540+ Students)

Teacher collaboration and teamwork

Opportunity for Success

Field Trips: Connecting learning to real life!

SWELL

Wahpeton Zoo

Circus

Historical Museum

Pope County Museum

Andes Tower Hills

5th Grade Class Trip (Twin Cities) Capitol Science Museum Fort Snelling Minneapolis Art Museum

6th Grade Class Trip (Northern MN) Tower of Sudan Underground Mine Camp Mishawaka Forest History Center Hill Annex Mine MN Museum of Mining

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Teachers at Morris Area Elementary School value

parent communication and input. Each teacher

maintains a website to ensure strong parent-

teacher communication on a daily basis.

http://www.morris.k12.mn.us

Communication and a Caring Staff

Teachers and staff at Morris Area Elementary School care about your child and strive to meet the unique

needs of all children!

Together…

We Are Better!

Call or e-mail to set up a visit or tour the school when

convenient.

Phone: 320-589-1250

Email: kgagner@morris.k12.mn.us

Website: http://www.morris.k12.mn.us/

Together…

We Are Better!