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Sparkman Elementary might be one of our oldest campuses in the District, but you would not know it merely visiting.  They are a “Veteran staff of dedicated and hard-working teachers”, according to Principal Pilar Byham, “who continue to bring new ideas to their site”. Because the student population is increasingly diverse, teachers have received training in how to support the needs of our English learners through a systematic, research-based ELD program.  Their PLC model of collaboration has provided teachers time to share strategies and to “work smarter not harder”!!  Two programs they are especially proud of are:

Kids Hope Mentoring Program- It connects caring adults with students in need of extra support.

Aunt Bunny’s Bookstore- A student-run bookstore that allows 5th grade students to learn life skills regarding running a business. Students apply for jobs and must be interviewed to work in Aunt Bunny’s.

Keep up your great work for our kids!