Meiklejohn Elementary

Our daughter started kindergarten at Meiklejohn the first year it opened in 2006, and we have been thrilled with the education she and our younger son are receiving. They have some truly outstanding g teachers, e.g. Ms McQueen, Ms. Gager, Mr. Sweet man and Ms. Harris. They offer different resources and opportunities depending on your child's needs and talents from "cogent" testing to identify strengths and challenge your child thru challenge classes and advanced learning plans to learning coaches to help your child who may need extra attention. The parents are very involved resulting in a strong (but not overly political) PTA. For example, one mom started a running club that tons of kids now participate in and volunteers organize fabulous after-school enrichment activities, e.g. chess instruction, archery, multi- media art, junior med school , etc. The music teacher directs each grade in a special performance each year, and there are fun events throughout the year from holiday parties to a much anticipated carnival (every two years). The educators here are tuned in and turned on, and best of all, through their enthusiasm, know-how and attention they'll help your child push her/himself and want to excel. Needless to say, I'm a big fan of the entire Meiklejohn community! They take a wholistic approach to education that results in thriving kids.