Mills Haven Elementary (K-6)

Mills Haven Elementary (K-6)
73 Main Boulevard
Sherwood Park, AB  T8A 0R1
Phone: (780) 467-5556
Fax: (780) 467-3437
http://www.millshaven.ca

School Education Plan

Mills Haven SEP 2011-2012

School Supply Lists

Kindergarten 
Grades 1-6 English 
Grades 1-6 German Bilingual

Introduction

Mills Haven Elementary School opened in September of 1971, and has over 350 students enrolled in classes from Kindergarten to Grade 6. In addition to the regular program, Mills Haven has a German Bilingual program in which students study German during part of their class time.

Mills Haven School has two very active parent/staff groups, the German Bilingual Association (for the German Bilingual program) and the Mills Haven School Council.

Motto

A Great Place to Be

Mission

Mills Haven Elementary School, through the collaboration of staff, parents, guardians, and students, provides a safe and positive learning environment for diverse students as they grow academically, emotionally, and socially.

Philosophy

Educational excellence is pursued at Mills Haven through:

• Providing a safe, caring and secure learning environment where each individual is treated with respect and dignity.
• Encouraging students to reach their full potential and ability - academically, socially, physically, creatively and emotionally, by meeting their needs through a balanced program.
• Providing children with coping skills to prepare them for everyday life experiences.
• Fostering in students the confidence and skills required to approach lifelong learning.
• Cultivating community involvement and student global awareness.

Programs & Services

German Bilingual Program
Preschool Language Program
Speech and Language Services

Administration

Kaye Schindeler, Principal
Jim Gerwing, Assistant Principal