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Habits of a Mindful Scholar
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About Us

We are a diverse crew of mindful learners who contribute to making the world a better place. We engage in productive problem solving by being inclusive and kind, taking responsibility for our own actions, persevering through adversity, and embracing curiosity and wonder.
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Where we’re located
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Mission

The mission of Park Elementary School is to lead and engage students to reach their potential in a global society by providing a positive, nurturing and challenging environment where children children succeed cognitively, socially, and emotionally through shared responsibility of school, family and community. 

School & District News

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Survey now open on potential ballot measure

Beginning April 18, we encourage everyone in La Plata County – district staff, families, community members – to participate in an important survey regarding public education programs, policies, and a potential ballot measure this November 2024.
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DHS Women in STEM club host design sprint event

Durango High School (DHS) Women in STEM club is hosting a design sprint on Sunday, April 21 for grades 4-8 to build interest in STEM fields and to encourage incoming middle and high schoolers to begin or continue to follow a STEM pathway.
April newsletter

Park Elementary April Newsletter from the Principal --- Park Elementary Boletín de abril del Director

April has arrived and we are in the midst of CMAS testing with our 3rd - 5th Graders. We are also on the count down with just under two months of school! Please read the April newsletter and see what's happening at Park Elementary. --- Abril ha llegado y estamos en medio de las pruebas CMAS con nuestros alumnos de 3º a 5º grado. ¡También estamos en la cuenta regresiva con un poco menos de dos meses de escuela! Por favor lea el boletín de abril y vea lo que está pasando en Park Elementary.
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DHS Green Team coloring contest

The Durango High School (DHS) Green Team is sponsoring an elementary school art contest! The process is simple: choose one of 2 coloring pages to complete with your original design and submit your work for the opportunity to receive a Cream Bean Berry gift card. Submissions are due April 15th.
Kinder

Park Elementary Open House/Registration for Upcoming Kinders & Preschoolers for the 24-25 School Year - - Park Elementary Open House/Registro para los próximos Kinders y Preescolares para el año escolar 24-25

Park Elementary would like to invite families to our Kindergarten/Preschool Open House/Registration on March 14th, 2024, Thursday, beginning at 5:00pm. If you have a child who will be eligible for kindergarten or preschool for the 2024-25 school year, we hope to see you there! -- Park Elementary quisiera invitar a las familias a nuestra Casa Abierta/Inscripción de Kindergarten/Preescolar el 14 de marzo de 2024, jueves, comenzando a las 5:00pm. Si usted tiene un niño que será elegible para kindergarten o preescolar para el año escolar 2024-25, ¡esperamos verle allí!
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Principal Marie Voss-Patterson

Principal's Message

The Park culture embraces learning through mindful schools practices and character development. The school also sets high expectations for all students, through an understanding that students learn differently and at different rates. Through these actions, students can affirm the worth and diversity of the school community, which is respectful, supportive and trusting.
 
Marie Voss-Patterson
Principal

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Quality of Life

Durango is a beautiful place to live and work. It is located at 6,512 feet elevation in Southwest Colorado near the Four Corners region. Families who live here enjoy a historic steam train, ski resort, rivers, vibrant downtown, bike trails, sky-high “fourteener” mountains, and four distinct seasons with an average of 266 sunny days per year. We welcome new families and new staff members, and we offer excellent benefits and competitive salaries. 
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