Mission: The mission of the Niwot Elementary School Community is to provide each student with a well-balanced and successful learning experience that promotes a lifelong enjoyment of learning, positive self-esteem, and an appreciation of respect and acceptance for all individuals.
School Website
2008 Bond Projects
History
School Focus
Achieving Academic Success
What Makes Niwot Unique
Before/After School Activities
Feeder Pattern
Niwot Elementary School
|
Grades: Kindergarten - 5th |
Mike Keppler, Principal |
School Website
Niwot Elementary School maintains a separate school web site [http://niwotes.stvrain.k12.co.us]. The school's web site makes it easier to communicate news and information to parents. Please visit the web site for more detailed information and events concerning Niwot Elementary School.
In addition to the separate school web site, an overview of Niwot Elementary School is provided [below]. A similar summary is provided for each school within the District to make it easier to find the same information for each of the District's schools.
2008 Bond Projects
Thanks to the community, the passage of the 2008 Bond will provide funds for building repairs and infrastructure upgrades.
History
Nestled among huge cottonwood trees in the Left Hand Valley of eastern Boulder County, Niwot Elementary School was built in the late 1960’s. The school was named in honor of Chief Niwot (means left-handed) of the Arapahoe tribe who were the first settlers of the area. The school is located approximately one mile east of the historic town of Niwot.
School Focus
Awarded the John Irwin School of Excellence Award for the past four years, the staff at Niwot Elementary is committed to being a “School for Differentiated Instruction” with the following goals:
- Differentiation is for every child.
- Classroom teachers are vital, and highly qualified teachers play an important part in the differentiation process.
- Grouping will be flexible.
- All children have special gifts and our job is to help each child develop his or her gifts regardless of ability.
- Differentiation involves looking at learning styles, interests, and ability levels.
- Differentiation is carried out differently at each grade level, dependent upon needs of children.
- Building classroom community is essential, and this is accomplished through the interaction of a heterogeneous community.
Additionally, we have become a Positive Behavior Support (PBS) School with the following focus which determines how we address behavior on a school wide basis: Positive attitude, Always safe, We are respectful and responsible, and Striving for excellence.
Achieving Academic Success
To achieve academic success for all students, Niwot offers a wide variety of opportunities that include:
- Extensive gifted and talented services at all levels with nearly 2.0 FTE dedicated to challenge teachers.
- Green Star School focused on reducing, reusing, and recycling materials. Currently we compost all of our waste and have reduced trash by over 60%. The school has been featured in local and national publications for our dedication to the environment.
- Strong literacy support for students, especially in kindergarten, first, and second grade.
- Exceptional special education department which addresses the needs of students at every grade level.
- Full day, every day, fee-based kindergarden program.
What Makes Niwot Unique
Cohesive school community with a safe, nurturing environment.
Strong support for education from parents and members of the community. Niwot Elementary is proud to have over 40 parent volunteers working with students at our school on a daily basis.
High expectations for students to perform to the best of their abilities.
Commitment to a Professional Learning Community where the staff accepts responsibility for the success of every Niwot student.
Focus on character traits and rewarding students for exhibiting positive behavior.
Before/After School Activities
Cougar Club: a before (7:00-9:00 a.m.) and after (3:35-6:00 p.m.) school child care program. Cougar Club also provides “no school” day care (other than holidays) and programs throughout the summer months.
Kinder Cubs: a kindergarten enrichment and child care program for students to attend opposite his/her regular kindergarten time (kindergarten students attend classes all day on Tuesday and Thursday and a half day on Friday).
Feeder Pattern
Students leaving Niwot Elementary School will attend Sunset Middle School and then move on to Niwot High School.
