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Llewellyn
6301 SE 14thPortland, OR 97202
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Phone: 503-916-6216
Fax: 503-916-2653
E-mail: spowell@pps.k12.or.us
School-created web pages: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/llewellyn
Grade levels: K-5
Principal: Steve Powell
Student Enrollment: 400
About:
At Llewellyn, children are challenged to learn and grow in an environment where parents, local college students and community members collaborate with teachers to ensure every student’s academic success. Llewellyn embodies the spirit of a community dedicated to children succeeding in academics and developing qualities of respect, responsibility and self-confidence. Nestled on a ridge above Oaks Bottom and the Willamette River, Llewellyn is a neighborhood school that has been serving the community of Sellwood-Moreland and southeast Portland for 80 years. Llewellyn is centrally located with easy access to learning opportunities outside the classroom. Teachers walk classes to nearby parks, conduct science workshops in Oaks Bottom and Johnson Creek and tour local businesses. Science is integrated throughout the curriculum, from studying rocks and mealworms in first grade to using Oaks Bottom as a living lab in fourth grade. Students also receive computer instruction in keyboarding and program application from a computer instructor. Teachers have access to a mobile computer lab. Llewellyn’s schoolwide reading program provides every child with quality small-group reading instruction for 70 minutes, four days a week. By forming small literacy groups designed to accelerate decoding and comprehension skills, students' overall academic performance improves.
Kindergarten: Full-day and half-day kindergarten classrooms available.
Kindergarten Round-up: Monday, February 22, 2010, 6 p.m.
Childcare: Before and after school care provided by YMCA.
Information Sessions: Contact school for individual tours.
Testimonials
- Llewellyn has been rated \"An exceptional school\" by the state of Oregon. Everyone here is proud of this rating!
Before and after school programs
- Llewellyn\'s active PTA sponsors a variety of after school programs to extend learning and play beyond the classroom. Programs include Spanish, dance movement classes, clay classes, drama classes, the M.U.S.E. band program, Mad Science classes and Chess Club.
- Breakfast is available to students, ensuring they get a healthy start and are ready to learn.
- The local Boys and Girls Club and Sellwood Community Center provide a safe and fun place for students to play and learn after school. The YMCA offers before and after school childcare on site.
Community partnerships
- Llewellyn is the heart of the Westmoreland-Sellwood community, which actively supports the academic, social and financial needs of the school. Local businesses show their support by showcasing the art of Llewellyn students and by supporting fundraising events, including the school\'s popular auction and spring carnival. The parent-led grants committee has also helped generate the support of local foundations, including the Fred Meyer Trust, to fund extra activities and resources.
Student learning environment
- At Llewellyn, children are challenged to learn and grow in an environment where parents, local university students and members of the community collaborate with teachers to ensure every child\'s academic success. Llewellyn embodies the spirit of a community dedicated to children succeeding in academics and developing qualities of respect, responsibility and self-confidence.
- Llewellyn is centrally located, with easy access to adventures outside the classroom. Teachers walk with classes to nearby parks, conduct science workshops in Oaks Bottom and Johnson Creek and tour local businesses.
- Our dedicated and experienced faculty and involved parents are committed to inspiring children to become life long learners. K–5 students are provided with a balanced curriculum. Students consistently score at the highest levels on the state reading and math assessments.
Curriculum components
- Schoolwide Reading Program: Introduced in 2004, Llewellyn\'s schoolwide reading program gives students 70 minutes of reading instruction, five days a week. By forming small, ability-based literacy groups, students achieve greater success in an intimate setting designed to accelerate decoding and comprehension skills.
- Math Their Way, Everyday Counts and Math Investigation programs: designed to make math understandable and enjoyable for students in grades K–5.
- Environmental, hands-on science: integrated throughout the curriculum, from studying rocks and mealworms in first grade to using Oaks Bottom as a living lab in fourth grade. MadScience, an after school science program, offers students additional opportunities to learn about the wonderful world of science.
- Renaissance Program for the Arts: This year-long program exposes students to a wide variety of art forms and builds on concepts students have learned in previous years\' programs and in the classroom. The program taught by local artists includes: (1) comprehensive visual arts, media exploration and art history and theory; (2) creative writing and literature; and (3) music, which includes a general introduction to music for all classes, as well as story telling for the younger students and specific instrument instruction for older students. The art program culminates with an Art Night celebration in February, a musical performance and gallery showcasing the visual arts.
- Technology: A classroom dedicated to the latest instructional technology provides a computer lab for the school. Macintosh computers with educational CD-ROMS are also in each classroom. Staff and students alike have access to the Internet for research.
- Inclusion: A model of inclusion enables students with special learning needs to learn along side students in general education classes.
- TAG: The Portland Public Schools Talented and Gifted program provides qualified students a specially designed curriculum to ensure a rewarding learning environment for students ready to take on new challenges.
Staff
- Staff includes: 16 classroom teachers, a technology instructor, a music teacher, a Resource Center teacher, a communication/behavior teacher, a lifeskills teacher, 11 paraprofessionals, a media assistant, a physical education teacher, a cook, three custodians, a secretary and a principal.
Parent and family support
- The Site Council consists of staff and parents. The Site Council\'s main goal is to promote staff development and school improvement. The council reviews school data and provides a yearly plan for school improvement and staff in-service. The Site Council meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 2:30 PM in the school library.
- An active PTA meets once a month to discuss ways to support the school\'s programs. Through a variety of unique fundraising efforts, the PTA helps fund music, art, field trips, building improvements, resources and other programs that broaden students\' learning. The PTA meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the school cafeteria.
- Parental involvement is strongly encouraged and greatly appreciated. As a result, a cadre of parent volunteers work hard to enhance the school\'s programs. Volunteers assist in the classrooms, library, office, playground, field trips, PTA and Site Council.
Special programs and features
- Nestled on a ridge above Oaks Bottom and the Willamette River, Llewellyn is a neighborhood school that has been serving the community of Sellwood-Moreland and southeast Portland for 80 years. The school features a gymnasium,large cafeteria, stage, computer lab, music room and classrooms. A large play structure, grass field and covered play area provide plenty of opportunity for recessand PE activities.
- Llewellyn\'s library is staffed by a professional librarian. The library contains thousands of titles, and the librarian is constantly purchasing new materials.
- As part of the National PTA Arts Recognition program, Reflections encourages Llewellyn students to draw, paint, write or compose artwork to reflect an annually chosen theme.
- Before and after school childcare program is provided by the YMCA.
- PTA-supported field trips include visits to fine arts performances, OMSI and the zoo.
- Llewellyn\'s Resource Center serves students identified with a variety of special learning needs.
- Llewellyn offers a fee-for-service full-day kindergarten program in addition to the traditional half-day program.
Statistics and test scores
- Report cards and AYP Scores
Oregon Department of Education school report cards - School Enrollment and Program Data
- Standardized test scores
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