Grand View's Clear and Compelling Purpose

Mission

At Grand View Elementary School, our mission is to prepare and empower our students to become problem-solvers, responsible citizens, and to ignite their curiosity. We are committed to producing curious, successful, lifelong learners who thrive academically and contribute positively to their community.
 

Vision

At Grand View Elementary School, our vision is to foster a caring and collaborative community where students, staff, and families unite. We aspire to create an environment where everyone feels valued, welcomed, accepted, and included. Together, we are committed to becoming our best, where our collective efforts empower students to thrive and reach their full potential.
 

Motto

Be GRAND
 
Be GRAND signifies our commitment to fostering a community with a GROWTH MINDSET, where everyone is RESPECTFUL, strives to ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS, exemplifies NOBLE qualities and traits, and DEMONSTRATES KINDNESS. We believe that by embodying these principles, we can create a positive and supportive school environment where students can flourish, achieve their full potential, and contribute to a better world.
 

Collective Commitments

In order to fulfill our fundamental purpose and become the school we describe in our vision statement, each member of our staff commits to the following:
  1. I will support and collaborate with all staff, fostering a team mindset in Professional Learning Communities within grade levels.
  2. I will prioritize inclusivity and value diverse perspectives within our team.
  3. I will maintain a positive tone and attitude when discussing staff, students, and families.
  4. I will view teaching as a collaborative effort, sharing ideas and resources to make learning enjoyable and engaging yet rigorous.
  5. I will find daily joy in my work and bring enthusiasm to each day.
  6. I will hold high expectations for every child, believing in their potential for growth.
  7. I will actively pursue professional growth by engaging in continuous professional development, commit to open-minded conversations, and embracing feedback.
  8. I will focus discussions on actionable changes rather than variables beyond our control.
  9. I will consider all students as 'our' students, supporting their social, emotional, and academic needs.
  10. I will provide academic, social, and emotional support to my colleagues.
  11. I will measure our achievements by the positive impact we make on our students.
 

2026-27 Schoolwide Goals

PBIS Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) Goal: 
Goal: 
By Spring 2027 data review, Grand View will achieve a School-Wide PBIS TFI overall composite score of 65% or higher.
Current Reality: 
Grand View currently has a 59% fidelity rating on the SWPBIS TFI composite.
Action Steps: 
  • Implement a student focus group and gather student voice and feedback using a survey (TFI 1.15).
  • Provide de-escalation training for all staff (scheduled for September) (TFI 1.7).
  • Administer a staff survey on Tier 1 PBIS practices to assess implementation fidelity (TFI 1.14).
  • Provide training for Staff Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) procedures to strengthen Tier 2 supports (TFI 2.8).

Reading Tiered Fidelity Inventory (R-TFI) Goal
Goal: 
By Spring 2027 data review, Grand View will achieve at least 75% fidelity on the Reading Tiered Fidelity Inventory (R-TFI) composite score.
Current Reality: 
At the Spring 2026 data review, Grand View has a 69% fidelity rating on the R-TFI composite. 
Action Steps:
  • Re-administer family and student surveys and have grade-level teams analyze results during benchmark meetings (TFI 1.20).
  • Update the school-wide reading plan to reflect CKLA updates and ensure guidance includes equity, student voice, and differentiated instruction (TFI 2.5).
  • Schedule two full days for benchmark and progress monitoring meetings, with increased focus on intervention effectiveness, intervention fidelity, and student growth data (R-TFI 2.16).