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Welcome to Lakeridge Elementary

OUR MISSION

Lakeridge Elementary School values diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building and sustaining a school community where teachers, parents, learners and support staff achieve the knowledge, skills and attitudes that value and embrace inclusiveness, equity and awareness as a way to unleash creativity and innovation in pursuit of the District’s core Values, Vision, and Mission.

Lakeridge supports diversity through various initiatives, including:

• Rich Curriculum and classroom activities that reflect our diverse student population;
• School events that celebrate and honor our diverse student body and community;
• Staff development that enhances skill sets to meet the diverse needs of our learning community;
•Staff, student and parent involvement in committees and activities that study, suggest, and support diversity initiatives.

A Message From Principal Christensen

Lakeridge News

Welcome Back To School Message From Superintendent Rundle

Wonder, worry, accomplishment, apprehension…joy. I flew home on Sunday night after dropping my oldest child off at college. I had many emotions to keep me occupied. Those of you who have already watched children move out, you know the feelings all too well.

Destination Imagination Teams Shine at Global Finals

Eleven Mercer Island Destination Imagination teams recently participated in the Global Finals tournament in Kansas City, Missouri and performed phenomenally well. We represented less than 2% of the 589 teams at the tournament, and yet the teams took home 16% of all the first-place awards!

June Celebrations and Recognitions Message From Superintendent Rundle

Well, we made it to June! However, this is a bit like our hopes and dreams for each graduating class. Our dream for our graduates is to not just get into college or on a career trajectory, but instead to thrive wherever life takes them. Thus, we need to all remember that getting to June is not the objective- it is now time to excel all the way through June 23rd!

Image of Superintendent Fred Rundle sitting at a desk in his office with his laptop in front of him on the table and a red pen in his hand.

The students, staff, and community continue to amaze and inspire me. Students are excelling in and out of the classroom through athletics, clubs and organizations, and even personal pursuits beyond MISD. Some of our staff members are gaining recognition by local, state, and national organizations. And our families, they are volunteering through the schools and PTA, supporting the Mercer Island Schools Foundation, and sending eager learners to school each day. I will highlight specific events coming in May, but also invite you to read more about recent accomplishments and points of pride at the end of this letter. 

Grant From MISF Funds Mystery Science Materials at Lakeridge

Mystery Science is a fun and engaging way for elementary students to learn science. This school year all Mystery Science materials used by our elementary teachers have been provided through a grant from the Mercer Island Schools Foundation (MISF).  

Lakeridge students dressed as animals for their story based on The Lion King.

The Mercer Island Destination Imagination (DI) teams had a fantastic showing at both the Regional and State DI competitions. At the regional tournament 21 of the 24 teams earned awards and recognition for their work. This included several special awards recognizing exceptional technical designs, integration of music into their solutions, and the inclusion of superior engineering elements. 

April Recognitions and Celebrations Message From Superintendent Rundle

Upcoming in April, we have more religious and cultural celebrations to recognize. Though some of these spiritual or days of significance fall either on a weekend or when the schools are closed for spring break, we will continue to recognize and make space for our students and staff who participate in the many traditions. 

IDEA Project Coming To Lakeridge April 3-7

The IDEA project is a one-week program that is custom-tailored for the elementary grades and offers an opportunity to create understanding and empathy by educating students about differences and different abilities.

Lakeridge Calendar

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