Duluth Schools ISD 709 - Long Range Facilities Plan

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School Profiles: Lester Park Elementary

315 North 54th Avenue East

The New Lester Park Elementary School provides:
•All Day, Every Day Kindergarten for All Students
•Caring, enthusiastic teachers, dedicated to student success (average 17+ years experience, most hold Masters Degree or higher)
•Individualized attention
•90 minutes reading plus 30 minutes writing each day
•70 minutes math plus 10 additional minutes facts/computation fluency in grades 2-5
•Advanced academic opportunities and comprehensive interventions to boost reading and math skills
•State of the art facilities, modern classrooms, bright and engaging spaces, new playgrounds
•Guidance and support to help students learn responsibility, citizenship, respect
•Parent and community partnerships to support education

Now Open

The New Lester Park Elementary School welcomed students and staff in September 2011.

Summary of School Improvements

  • Modern classrooms equipped with the latest technology to enhance quality learning
  • Classrooms with natural daylight, temperature and humidity control and ventilation to further improve the ability for students to learn
  • Classrooms clustered in learning centers to encourage a small learning environment with easy access to the media center and other support services which minimizes transition time.
  • A full size gymnasium and beautiful spaces for art and music, designed with community use as a high priority
  • A design that meets LEED silver standards including energy efficient construction, reduced energy consumption, water conservation and control of water run-off.

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