About Timmerman School 
Grant F. Timmerman Elementary School 2901 Timmerman Drive, Emporia, KS 66801 Phone: (620) 341-2270 Fax: (620) 341-2272
Core Reading Instruction: Imagine it Timmerman uses a scientifically research based approach for its core reading instruction, the Imagine it, by Open Court, published by Science Research Associates. This approach helps students to become independent, fluent readers and writers through exposure to specific skill instruction. Core reading instruction has five basic components:
Core Math Instruction: Math Trailblazers Math Trailblazers is a research-based program that includes math, science, and reading skills. Students using Math Trailblazers are actively engaged in real-world situations to practice problem-solving strategies. This program includes a balance of group work, individual work, and whole class instruction. Students practice their problem-solving skills by using hands-on approaches. Manipulatives, calculators, pictures, graphs, data tables, and numbers are used throughout the program to assist the students in becoming proficient problem-solvers. Math Trailblazers utilizes a spiraling curriculum where students return to skills and strategies throughout the year and across grade levels in a variety of contexts. A special website to assist parents in helping their children with Trailblazer homework assignments is linked from our home page.
DIBELS: A one on one screener assessment which evaluates students on their reading skills. This test is given three times a year. Kansas State Reading,Math, and Science Assessments: Scores are compared across the state. These tests are given in the spring to third and fourth graders. Only 4th grade takes the science assessment. Fountas/Pinnell Benchmark Reading: This assessment is given quarterly to students by our teachers to determine a student's reading level to assess quarterly growth. MAP: Meaure of Academic Progress, are computerized assessments given three times a year to all students in both Reading and Math curriculum areas. Teachers use the data from these tests as another indicator of academic growth and to plan specific instruction.
Timmerman Elementary teachers closely track a variety assessment data for their students and have a systemic process, called Response to Intervention (RtI), which is followed when students experience learning difficulty in a specific reading or math skill. In this process, students are provided prescriptive instructional interventions in specially formed small learning groups for at least 30 minutes of every school day. Student learning within these groups is closely progress monitored to determine when the students have met their benchmark and are exited. The learning groups are changed as often as needed to accomodate student needs. Professional Learning Communities All Timmerman teachers are part of a Professional Learning Community (PLC), which consists of a grade level cadre of teachers who regularly meet together two and a half hours weekly. During their meetings, they work together to plan instruction, exchange ideas, examine specific student data, determine RtI student skill groupings, brainstorm solutions to address student remediation and enrichment, and much more. We feel that the team approach is the best way to work most effectively to achieve a positive impact on our students. The PLC process is similar to a team of doctors working together to diagnose and treat their patients. PLC's are a team of experts working together, not individuals working in isolation. Our teachers think in terms of, "Our kids," not "My Kids."
I am respectful no matter what is happening around me!
Emporia Public Schools believe an all day kindergarten program is the most beneficial for students. Beginning in the fall of 2004, the district made a commitment to establish and maintain an all day program available for all students in the Emporia district. Timmerman students experience complete reading and math programs. Teachers are able to continuously teach concepts and ensure student mastery. Students have numerous opportunities to learn new knowledge and review previously learned material. This all day program provides opportunities and experiences that prepare students for future academic learning and success. "It is our mission to enable all students to reach their highest academic and social potential by providing a quality education through a variety of challenging experiences in a caring environment, with the partnership of students, staff, parents, and community."
Timmerman Elementary opened its doors on the northwest corner of Emporia in the fall of 2003. We serve Kindergarten through 4th grade students. Timmerman Elementary is named for an Americus native, Grant F. Timmerman. Mr. Timmerman was a sergeant in the Marine Corps who sacrificed his own life to save the lives of his tank crew while serving on the island of Saipan during World War II. Sergeant Timmerman was posthumously awarded The Medal of Honor with Citation, The Bronze Star, and The Purple Heart for his selfless act of heroism.
Parent Partnerships are encouraged in an effort to create, support, and nurture, an environment for children to grow and learn. Parents are the number one influence on a child’s life. Together with our school’s staff, parents assume the primary role in the educational success of their children We have a variety of events scheduled throughout the year to build and support a partnership between home and school. We thank you for your support and hard work.
Watch for these Parent Involvement Activities:
All students at Timmerman Elementary are provided opportunities to develop their minds, bodies, artistic abilities, and self-development through the following educational programs:
*Project QUEST provides before and after school academic, community service, career awareness, recreation, arts, and youth development activities to students first through fourth grades. |
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