Bremerton School District
2006-2007
Test Scoreswelcome to Naval Avenue Early Learning Center
Home of the District's new Early Learning Center for children in Preschool through 3rd Grade!
Kitsap Sun EDITORIAL, August 27, 2008
We're Teaming Up to Give Bremerton Kids a Good Start
How do you improve on two excellent programs for children? Team them together. That's what Kitsap Community Resources and the Bremerton School District are doing at the former Naval Avenue Elementary School site in West Bremerton. Read the entire Editorial.
FREE ESL Classes for Parents
Bremerton School District, in partnership with Kitsap Literacy Council, is offering free ESL classes to parents of Spanish speaking students. These classes are being held every Tuesday, starting September 16, 2008, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at Naval Avenue Early Learning Center. Childcare is provided free of charge. If you have any questions, or would like to sign up for these classes, please call Linda Sullivan-Dudzic, Director of Special Programs at 360.473.1061.
Mission Statement
Naval Avenue Early Learning Center’s mission is to develop contributing and respectful citizens, who are life-long learners. Our staff is committed to:
- Providing a strong, engaging academic foundation based on language development and meaningful communication between staff, students, and community.
- Using active and consistent collaboration to meet the students’ needs.
- Promoting a family-friendly environment that celebrates diversity, communicates openly, and fosters community involvement.
First Steps to Academic Success!
Contact Information
Address: 900 Olympic Avenue, Bremerton, WA 98337
Phone: 360.473.4400
Fax: 360.473.4420
Principal: John Welsh
Office Coordinator: Elaine Powell
Naval Avenue PTA Officers for 2007-08 |
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| President | Colleen Smidt | 360.792.9273 |
| Treasurer | Jennifer Johnson | 360.373.7633 |
Principal Message
Naval Avenue Early Learning Center is one of only 11 schools in the nation recognized by the Foundation for Child Development as a Pre K through 3rd grade school. Students at Naval Avenue Early Learning Center have access to a comprehensive Preschool through third grade educational experience. Our highly qualified staff continues to actively participate in early childhood professional development to refresh and update their skills to meet the individual needs of our students.
Each morning at Naval the day starts with classical music as the students enter the building. We have a before-school tutoring program called the SMART club (Supplemental Math And Reading Time) and the Sunrise Club for students who excel.
At Naval Avenue Early Learning Center, the students set monthly academic goals which are shared at a school-wide assembly. The idea of goal setting is based on the research of Dr. Jeff Howard, President of the Efficacy Institute. At Naval we are creating classrooms and family-friendly environments where we teach young children that their success depends on the level and quality of their effort. We want every child to have the confidence they need to approach any new task and further their academic success.
Naval has developed strong partnerships with professionals in our community. Our students benefit daily from the expertise of science mentors from PSNS, the Bremerton Rotary, trained Americorp Volunteers, and the Boys and Girls Club. Last year, the very first Spanish Immersion Kindergarten program was started at Naval Ave. Students from all over Kitsap County attend Kindergarten where they read, write, and speak in Spanish. This program will be expanded for the 2008-2009 school year to include both kindergarten and first grade.
You may notice some significant changes to our outside area this year. We are working with our District Health and Fitness staff, the City of Bremerton, Kitsap Community Resources Head Start, Lions Club, and PTA to develop an outdoor Family Fitness Center. Our hope is that this will be used all year round by students and our neighborhood community families.
You may notice many visitors when you come to Naval. We have been asked by Washington State to help other school districts develop a PK-3rd grade early learning focus. We welcome you to visit us as well. Feel free to contact us if you would like to know more about early learning at Naval Avenue Early Learning Center.
John Welsh, Principal