About
Principal: John Berg
307 W. 49th St Loveland, CO 80538
Phone: 970 613-6300
Our Mission
To maximize all student outcomes in order to meet the needs of each child. We are a safe & responsive community that engages learners through empathy, inquiry, creative thinking, and problem-solving to empower students to be productive community members.
Slogan
Be responsible, Be respectful, Be Fair Minded (RRF). Our challenge is to engage everyone in our learning community to achieve high levels in preparing for our changing world.
Colors
Blue and Gold
Mascot
Stallion
Description
Small school atmosphere; part of a family; make a point to know all parents and students; comfortable; welcoming; we value each individual. We are a family community school that prides ourselves in excellent customer service. We have a committed staff that collaborates for the well-being of each student and are responsive to individual needs.
Stellar Points
We are a STEM focus school! We embrace a growth mindset by helping our students reach success with the following attitudes: I can learn anything I want to; When I’m frustrated, I persevere; I like to challenge myself; When I fail, I learn; I like being told that I try hard; If my classmates succeed, I’m inspired; My effort and attitude determine everything. We believe in teaching and learning through inquiry. One of the ways we do this is by using Design Thinking to solve real problems and issues related to what we are studying. All of our learning is framed around a focusing lens that helps us make sense of the world and are enduring understandings that will matter years from now. In September of 2015-16, we received a $10,100 grant from Otter Cares to create an Innovation Station (maker space) where students will have space and time for innovation, creativity, engineering, and designing.
Special Offerings
HABIC (Human Animal Bond in Colorado) & Watch D.O.G.S.
Extracurricular
Be Strong Be Fit for Girls, Garden Club, Chess Club, Yearbook Club, Wellness activities, and a variety of family nights.
Climate
Our lobby is like a living room – warm, comfortable and friendly; we have high standards and expectations; we honor that parents want evidence demonstrating what their children are learning
Volunteer/Parent
We have many opportunities for parents/community members to be involved in our school. We are seeking community partnerships for STEM and implement Watch D.O.G.S., an opportunity to increase positive male presence in our school. We have community partnership with Crossroads Church and American Furniture Warehouse. Fifty nine local businesses have donated to our school.
Neighborhood Block Party
Every August, we kick off the year with our Neighborhood Block Party. Many local businesses donate services and goods for our students and families. We have informational booths to connect with families with resources and school information. We serve hot dogs and cotton candy and students are able to meet their teachers. We look forward to continuing this great event every year!
History
Laurene Edmondson Elementary opened its doors to students in 1979. The building was named for Ms. Laurene Edmondson who was a beloved music teacher in the Loveland schools from 1940-1975.
Currently, Laurene Edmondson has a student population of approximately 238 students in grades K-5. There is also an Early Childhood Center on our 10 acre campus. For specific information and a map of attendance boundaries, consult the Thompson School District website at www.thompsonschools.org
Laurene Edmondson is staffed with 25 certified members of the teaching staff and 14 classified/support staff and one Reading Corps Tutors. In addition to core academic subjects, students have the benefit of weekly art, music, physical education, library and computer/technology classes. Special services available to students include: special education, literacy support, speech language therapy, gifted and talented classes, occupational therapy, and counseling.
School hours are 8:00 a.m. - 3:10 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
School hours are 9:00 a.m. - 3:10 p.m. on Wednesday.