Sandra Day O'Connor Elementary School is proud to be part of Mesa Unified
School District. O'Connor houses 24 regular education classrooms, one classroom
for visually challenged individuals as well as two classes for MOMD, one ED
class, assistance for children with specific learning disabilities, as well
as a program for children with speech and language needs.
O'Connor Elementary is a Title One school. Our Title One budget is used to
provide additional instruction in the areas of Reading and Math. Instructional
assistants are hired from these funds to augment the instruction of classroom
teachers. Recently, we have adopted the services of a Reading Coach. This
individual assists teachers and grade levels in acquiring the necessary materials
to ensure that all O'Connor Students will be fluent and proficient readers
as they exit the third grade.
The teachers and students at O'Connor value the importance of learning in
a disciplined and safe environment. We address and emphasize the mastery of
skills in reading, math and written language. Intermediate students are strongly
encouraged to extend their learning in the arts by participating in band or
orchestra. Many staff members have become members of our school's performing
music ensembles, as well.
At the start of the 2008-2009 school year, all classroom teachers are required
to have a full ESL (English as a Second Language) Endorsement. Teachers earn
this endorsement by completing coursework to help them better meet the needs
of our second language learners. The strategies used with ESL students in
the classroom help all children learn.
O'Connor parents are involved in school activities and supporting education
for all children. Six parents serve on our OCELOT site council which meets
six (6) times a year. Our PTO encourages parent involvement in school activities
and supports our educational programs.
Thank you for checking out our web site. If you want a closer look, please
consider volunteering in one of our classrooms, or apply for one of our paraprofessional
positions.
Together, we can make an incredible difference in the lives of our children.
