Our mission is fourfold: 1. to teach children to become lifelong readers, writers and learners; 2. to teach children to organize for effort, strive for high standards, and appreciate the need for understanding and tolerance in our diverse world; 3. to create a strong community of pedagogues, administrators and parents who will work together to meet our common goals; and 4. to encourage flexibility and commitment on the part of the staff so that collaboration and team planning will optimize delivery of instruction. Our motto: WORK HARD, BE KIND.