"Literacy is not optional. It is a civil right.
Our students deserve access to a quality life.
The key to a quality life is to be fully literate.
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Community Circle
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At New Chelsea, we have a monthly celebration to honor student and adult ambassadors in our building.
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Ambassadors are those who go above and beyond of what is expected of them.
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At New Chelsea, we have a monthly celebration to honor student and adult ambassadors in our building.
Tiger's Den
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We have Tiger's Den every two weeks.
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Children are in vertical learning families, where they are not with their same grade level.
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And it is also a great way for students to meet new teachers that they normally don't get to spend time with.
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We have Tiger's Den every two weeks.
Community Outreach
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At New Chelsea, we are building a strong community within our school walls and beyond.
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We have formed partnerships that help better our school and community. In this picture, check out the beginning of our community garden.
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Third Grade visiting the Humane Society of Kansas City to drop of their donations and volunteer their time.
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At New Chelsea, we are building a strong community within our school walls and beyond.