Lake View Elementary School

Address:	1802 Tennyson Lane, Madison, WI 53704
Telephone:	(608) 204-4040
Fax:	(608) 204-4099
Principal:	Kristi Kloos
Lake View Elementary School Web Site
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Parent/Teacher Group President:

Don Drott, dondrott@yahoo.com; Kristen Nelson, kpnelson@mac.com

Parent Contact:

Theresa McKenzie, (608) 241-5160; Robert Godfrey, (608) 249-4358

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Lake View Elementary is an exemplary school dedicated to academic excellence through a partnership with staff, parents, students and community, and to creating a safe and positive environment where all are challenged to reach their highest potential and to experience the joy of learning.

Site Characteristics

Location

Lake View Elementary is a beautiful building set on an oak-covered hillside in northeast Madison. It is three blocks from Warner Park, one of the largest of Madison's parks and the home of our baseball team, Madison Mallards.

Class Size

We make every effort to keep classes as small as possible. The SAGE (Student Achievement Guarantee in Education) grant from the State will keep kindergarten through 3rd grade classes at 15 or fewer students. Class size ranges from 14 - 26.

Neighborhood Bus Service

School bus transportation is provided to and from school for students residing in the Maple Bluff and Brentwood areas, and the mobile home park. City bus service is also available.

Hot Lunch Program and After School Care

Students have the option of bringing a lunch from home, or having a pre-packed hot lunch. Breakfast is also available. Free and reduced price lunch and breakfast are available for anyone who qualifies.

After-school care is at the school and at nearby center. Some of these programs provide transportation from the school to their sites. Our Safe Haven and Community Learning Center clubs provide a wide range of after-school opportunities.

Academic Programming

Achievement Scores

Students who have attended Lake View for two or more years consistently score at or above district and state averages.

Technology

Lake View has a computer lab with 25 computers. All classrooms also have computers. These and all the computers in the library are connected to the network, the Internet and the World Wide Web.

Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program

The goal of Talented and Gifted (TAG) programming is to make certain K-12 students consistently have learning opportunities that are challenging, systematic and continuous based on learning profile, readiness and student interest.

Student learning experiences include a broad range of opportunities that push a student to their next level of challenge and allows them to develop their talents. TAG programming may occur in the classroom, or in other settings. TAG programming is determined by ongoing evaluation and assessment of individual student needs. Each school has TAG resource support for ongoing consultation.

Special Classes

Teacher specialists in art, music, physical education, library and REACH (Reinforcement and Enrichment for All CHildren) provide regular instruction to all students. Using technology as a tool for communication is the central focus of REACH. Students learn the skills needed for research, writing and keyboarding.

Other Programs

Students with special learning needs are served by a variety of resource specialists. Teachers provide Reading Recovery, Title I, cross-categorical special education, and English as a Second Language (ESL) help. Students also benefit from the services of a school psychologist, social worker, speech and language clinician, and school nurse.

School Climate

Safety Is Always A Priority

Playgrounds are supervised 15 minutes before school and during all recesses. Students who live more than 1.5 miles from school or across Packers Avenue are transported by school bus. A crossing guard assists students crossing Sherman Avenue. The District Student Conduct and Discipline Plan is enforced.

Peaceful Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution

Conflict resolution skills are taught to students in all grades. Teachers encourage students to use these skills to resolve problems. Adults in our Time-out/Tutorial room also work with students on alternatives to rudeness and aggression.

Special Programs

A wide variety of special programs are available to students. Battle of the Books and Safety Patrol are some popular options. After-school such as ceramics are also very popular.

Partnerships

Family Partnerships

Our PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is our main link with families. This organization provides parent representation on district committees and a tremendous support network for the school. Parents volunteer in classrooms and organize and run annual events such as the Winter Dance and silent auction, and the spring carnival. Their fund raising efforts help with field trips, classroom activities, playground needs, and other "extras."

Community Partnerships

The R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) is a major community group with which we have a partnership. Senior volunteers provide time and service to the school, and a student link to an older generation. These volunteers work in classrooms and the Library Media Center (LMC).

University Partnerships

Students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison come to Lake View as practicum students. As they learn to be teachers, students have the added advantage of additional adults in the room.

You Are Always Welcome At Lake View Elementary School!

Lake View is a richly diverse learning community dedicated to enjoying the similarities and differences we all bring to the school. Staff is dedicated to providing an excellent academic program with students actively involved in research, and social and community awareness activities such as Student Senate.

You are always welcome to visit the school, with tours available by appointment. We welcome all present and potential families.

We encourage you to talk with parents of our students to learn more about our school. Please see the Principal/Parent Contact information on this web site for current names and phone numbers.

For answers to questions or to request handbooks, lunch menus, bus schedules, newsletters, etc., call Lake View at (608) 204-4040 or fax your request to (608) 204-4099.

Quotes

"Sledding on the hill in the winter is really cool."
-- Lake View Student

"I like being able to use the computers to write stories and draw pictures."
-- Lake View Student

"Parent and community support at Lake View is one of its special qualities."
-- Lake View Parent

"If you behave in school and work hard, you get to go on cool field trips camping or to Green Bay."
-- Lake View Student

Remember, you're "At Home At Lake View Elementary School!"