About Us:

MSES Vision Statement

The students, staff and administrators are responsible, respectful engaged life-long learners

who support each other in a collaborative effort. Community members are welcomed

participants in our learning environment

OUR BELIEFS

As a team of professionals “Sticking Our Necks Out For Kids”, the Mill Stream

Elementary School staff believes that…

• All students will read at grade level by the end of grade 3.
• All students will learn to their full potential but not always at the same rate or in the same way.
• Learning something well is more important than the amount of time needed to learn it.
• Success builds character and self-respect, and this success contributes to further success.
• Students can learn to take responsibility for their own actions and learning and can make good decisions.
• Every student has worth and deserves respect.
• Educators should be reflective, life-long learners.
• We should all work cooperatively and collaboratively toward student proficiency of the Common Core State Standards.
• We honor one another as professionals and respect individuality.
• It is the responsibility of all staff members to educate each and all students.
• Clear standards and high expectations are important for all students and staff.
• Children learn best when parents and educators work together to meet each child’s needs.
• Communication and a supportive relationship between educators and parents are important.
• Information parents provide about their child is vital and helpful.
• It is the responsibility of the entire community to educate a child.
• Our schools and community share the responsibility for the conditions that ensure student success.
• Open and accurate community-wide communication is critical to effective education.
• Our schools benefit from the diverse human resources that emerge within the school and community.