Comments from EXPO Parents:
I’m amazed at how
committed and involved parents are with the school, the teachers, and
other parents; EXPO feels like a group of friends all working together
for the sake of all of our kids.
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EXPO has been an intensely
enriching environment in which our daughters have developed their love
of learning. I couldn’t possibly envision a more insightful, organized,
passionate teacher than literally every teacher our children have had
at Expo.
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[EXPO is] an inclusive, diverse, responsive,
accountable educational community. The teachers are committed
educators with a depth of experience. The principal provides
leadership and safety for the students and faculty. We are thrilled
with how responsive the school has been- our daughters are excelling.
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I
so appreciate not having to choose whether we want a focus on a
‘specialty.’ EXPO has music, technology, science, art/art appreciation
and phys ed specialists and the classroom teachers are creative and
talented. I am also impressed that even in this larger school,
teachers were calling our daughter by name within their first week of
contact with her- even outside of the classroom.
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EXPO is a wonderful school. The staff truly care about their students and Mr. Yerama treats parent concerns as a priority.
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We
live outside the school district and chose EXPO because we were
impressed by the community of learners, families and teachers we met.
We have discovered an energetic and seasoned staff and teachers.
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My
children are special need children and I feel EXPO has done a wonderful
job in helping my kids to learn and the special concern, care. So
irreplaceable. Thank you!
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From the expansive, lilac-rimmed front
entrance, with two large playing laws and student-created gardens, to
the newly-updated playground located next to spacious sports fields, to
the extra-wide hallways for students to navigate, EXPO is a superb
place for students to grow, explore, and learn
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EXPO is our second home. We know that our children are loved and nurtured.
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EXPO
has the vibrant energy of a large, diverse urban school. At the same
time excellent teachers and involved staff keep EXPO an intimate, safe
and challenging place for students of all ages and abilities.
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Kids
enjoy EXPO because they’re allowed to be kids- on our first tour of
EXPO we met a boy wearing a chain mail shirt like a knight. His
teacher said he was really into medieval tales and she encouraged him
to show his zeal.
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This is my son’s first year of school but I
love the small classes. I think morning circle is great. They learn
how to lead a meeting, build confidence speaking in a group setting.
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Extremely welcoming. The parent involvement is extraordinary. My daughter feels safe and happy here!
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We
are so pleased with the kindergarten program at Expo. Communication
with teachers is easy, and the kids are learning so quickly.
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It’s a great learning environment for my child. The school has great teachers and staff who are so committed to the children.
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School choice is a privilege. Yet wading through the options can be a
challenge. As most parents do we studied school demographics, test
scores and other typical educational metrics. But our decision to send
our children to EXPO was made intuitively.
During our first
visit to EXPO, a 4th grader met us at the door and escorted us to the
kindergarten rooms, all the while talking about how she loved her
school (her self-confidence and enthusiasm were delightful); diversity
and respect for others was evident; and children's work hung on every
possible flat surface! As we learned more about EXPO's philosophies it
was clear that multiple intelligence theories, Life Skills, theme based
learning and the tenured, committed staff made EXPO great.
The
outcome, after four years at EXPO, is that our kids love learning and
have grown intellectually and emotionally. My eldest son said it best
when he was in first grade. Mom, I try to sit in the front of the bus.
I get into school sooner that way. What else can a Mom hope for?
Mother of an EXPO 1st and 3rd Grader Learner - 1/28/04
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