Our Vision for Our School

Donna Lee Loflin Elementary will be a school of excellence

dedicated to the learning and success of all.

 

Our School's Mission 

Donna Lee Loflin Elementary will demonstrate respect, invite participation

and empower all learners to reach their full potential.  

To lead us toward our vision and mission, we invite and expect our school community members (students, parents, teachers, and principal) to support/participate in the following beliefs/actions:

*Parents are a child’s first and most important teacher.
*All employees at Donna Lee Loflin are expected to act as teachers regardless of their main job responsibility/title.
*Teachers and students will be actively engaged in the learning process.
*Teachers will help students to develop the attitudes and skills necessary to learn.
*Teachers will provide students with learning experiences to develop higher-order thinking skills, problem-solving skills and decision making skills.
*Teachers and students will develop self-efficacy through experiencing success.
*Teachers will provide a learning environment that allows students to express individual creativity while developing self-discipline.
*Teachers will create an environment that allows students to take risks in the learning process.
*Teachers and students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of their own as well as other people’s cultural heritage.
*Teachers and students learn best in a safe and fun environment.
*We all have a responsibility to ensure that decisions made at Donna Lee Loflin always put what is best for children and learning at the forefront.