About Our School
School Facts
Concord Elementary School is one of six elementary schools within the nationally recognized public school district of Edina, Minnesota. In addition, the state of Minnesota has recognized Concord as a five star school.
Concord combines experience with vision to create an exciting environment for its K-5 students. Our staff is united in their commitment to the goals and beliefs outlined in our mission statement to help each child to succeed.
Concord students exemplify Edina’s standards of excellence. Whether sharing discoveries in the classroom, pursuing learning on-line, or developing friendships on the playground, they are constantly learning and growing while enjoying school!
MN Department of Education School Report Card (Data from 2006-07 school year)
Mission and Beliefs
Concord School Mission:
To engage all students in the process of learning.
The Concord School Credo:
Concord Students A.S.K.* to be successful.
- Attitude - a state of mind
- Skills - proficiency; expertness
- Knowledge - understanding gained through experience or study
We believe that:
- Concord Elementary School values partnerships among staff, students, parents, and the community.
- A safe, caring, positive and supportive environment enhances the educational process and the learner.
- Open and timely communication is essential for a healthy school community.
- The elementary school experience provides a foundation of knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm important for ongoing learning.
- Every person has inherent worth and can learn.
- Self-esteem affects learning and healthy decision making; learning and healthy decision-making affect self-esteem.
- Respect for others is fundamental.
- It is important to foster a sense of responsibility in our students toward the community and the world.
- Independent critical thinking and cooperation are essential tools for success in a changing world.
- Cultural diversity and global awareness are essential components of education.
- An understanding of and use of technology is important now and in the future.
Site Council
Mission
The mission of the Council is to provide a shared decision-making process and communication which fosters a high quality of education for our children and a positive, supportive and responsive educational environment at Concord Elementary for students, staff and parents. The Site Council:
- Supports the mission of Concord by providing goal and policy direction for the school
- Provides a forum for discussion of school-related issues
- Serves as the primary communicaiton link between the school and the community, district and school board.
- Decides how the school responsibilities outlined by the District shall be allocated
- Establishes procedures for selecting parent representatives for District committees and task forces.
Membership
Thirteen people serve on the Council: the principal, the PTO Vice President, five Concord staff members, a Kid's Club staff member, and five parent representatives. Member phone numbers are listed in the school directory.
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Appointments to the Site Council are made each spring. Potential candidates may nominate themselves using the form below. Members need to be parents of a Concord student (or a staff member), be available to attend meetings, and actively participate in Site Council activities.
Parent Representative Nomination Form
Meetings
The Site Council meets at 7:00 am on the second Tuesday of each month of the school year. Changes in time or location are included with the meeting highlights published in the Concord Crier. Visitors are welcome to attend meetings and, if they desire, may speak briefly at a designated time. The meetings are open to all Concord School community members and interested citizens.
Meeting Dates 09-10:
Minutes
Committees
Committees are formed to serve a variety of purposes. Most committees are formed to study an issue and make recommendations to the School Site Council for its consideration and possible action. Some examples are: technology, food service, parking lot safety, and student security.
How to Get Involved
You can get involved by:
1. Contacting a member of the Site Council when you have concerns, opinions or data you would like to voice.
2. Attending Site Council meetings (you are always welcome).
3. Seeking election to the Site Council.
4. Participating in a Site Council committee.
Copies of the Concord Site Council by-laws are available through the principal.