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Our school's name is Canaan Elementary School. We have chosen this name because, historically, the land of Canaan, located between the Mediterranean and the River Jordan, was known to be a prosperous place. Likewise, our school contains the same quality. Here our focus is to give students a prosper future.

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Canaan Elementary School is a place of intensive learning, quality interaction, and where students always come first. Our main goal is to guarantee that students feel comfortable in every situation they encounter. We encourage their methods of learning and expressing themselves so that they can engage in their lessons with desire. Diversity and multicultural education and acception is a considerable part of our school. The teachers are passionate professionals who help children individually and equally, focusing on their needs. The emotions of our students will never be unrealized. We have a rigorous system where we pay close attention to student’s stress levels and feelings. Canaan’s teaching method and curriculum is based upon the idea of prepared students and incredible individuals. Students will not only be performing their best in classroom material but also motivated to be successful human beings. Respect is a priority to be taught and practiced daily. Here at Canaan Elementary, we are always prospering.

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Canaan Elementary School provides the best material and learning system for all subjects, ideally for each grade level. English, math, science, history, and art are our foundations. In our English lessons, students learn how to read and write. Goals are set every day in 1rs, 2nd, and 3rd grade for each student to practice spelling and reading new words, along with writing. Furthermore years, students will choose one book to read per week and speak about it in class. And each week, they hand in a written report talking about how each day went for them and how they felt regarding the school to encourage freewriting and expression. Math and science lessons involve games and music to help with the content learning. And, history teachings are focused on American and global experiences, along with worldwide holidays and important dates that must be remembered and taught about. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we have 1 hour of artwork where students decide among painting, drawing, coloring, or crafting. We also supply our students with meaningful lessons. Teachings about different nationalities and cultures, new languages, social interactions, religions, the importance of our Planet Earth, and how to protect it, and manners are essential steps to prepare them for the future.

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At Canaan Elementary School, our staff is equipt for better student attention and development. The principal is an experienced and well-educated professional, who works for students to thrive and perform their best by also guaranteeing teachers best performance in class, and students progress. Working side by side with our vice principal, they have a well planned and secure system. Our teachers not only educate students in the most exceptional ways with proper material, but they are prepared to deal with every type of necessities a child may require, including special needs and disabilities. Teachers at Canaan have a direct and close relationship with students, knowing and understanding how students feel and giving them feedback at all times. We also provide paraprofessional teachers for additional help with learning and assistance. Private tutors for ASL students and those who demonstrate extra help with any material are always available and will be assigned for children that need support. Canaan Elementary additionally is glad to offer students the services of our nurses, child psychologists, and social workers.

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Every one of our classrooms contains computers and tablets for students use. Basic computer lessons are taught for students to be able to engage quickly and use these technologies for functional purposes. Children can use tablets, where they have access to a school App and Website, where the communication between students, teachers, and even parents is accessible and motivated. There, it is available all class content for student and parent overview, and extra resources and activities to support learning and practice. Teachers present their lessons each day by PowerPoint or videos to help stimulate student understanding and interest. They have access to all their material also on their own provided tablets. In 5th grade and beyond, children will be taught how to use Google docs, PowerPoint, Word, Google sheets, and more for their advantage.

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Parents are a big part of the Canaan Elementary family. We value all moments with parents, and we plan on involving them in our activities along with students frequently. Teacher and parent conferences happen once a month, where teachers speak with parents one on one to express the fantastic results their child has demonstrated, or to explain how they plan on helping their child even more. We will host Game Day, where students of all grades interact in games and fun competitions associated with the school material they have learned so far. Parents are welcome to participate and be their partners, or watch and be apart of the cheering team! Bounce houses, hot dogs and popcorn stands, and face painting are a part of the fun. Mother’s and Father’s day gathering to present plays, songs, and artwork inspired by their loved ones. Furthermore, we have a Multicultural event day, where the classroom shows two ethnicities with food, music, dances, special demonstration of attire, or customs. Each parent and student of certain nationalities will be given t-shirts to represent their own culture. Everyone is welcome to visit all the classrooms and learn about the cultural variety in our world. Lastly, we have Job Day, where parents are invited to visit classrooms and speak of their everyday jobs to encourage our little ones future decisions in their life careers. All of that not including our seasonal plays and dance presentations.

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Sports teach of girls and boys are available, with coaching, after school practice, and competitions — games such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, or baseball. Students will be encouraged to participate and join teams; however, parental and physical conditions must be accepted and authorized. Canaan also has after school clubs, where children can meet, speak about, and enjoy activities. Acting, musical, knitting, book, and even cooking/baking clubs will be open and available will an adult leader to help coordinate and advise clubs. Another extracurricular activity we present is a community volunteer program, where students will have the opportunity to participate in helping others.

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Our schedule at Canaan Elementary School is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. We have a 20-minute recess break from 10:40 to 11:00 am, and a 1-hour lunchtime at 11:15 to 12:15. 1rst, 2nd, and 3rd graders have a 25 minute snack time at 9:30 am. After school, club gatherings happen from dismissal time until 4:00 pm, and sports practices begin at 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.