Carl H. Sundahl Elementary

VISION STATEMENT

Carl H. Sundahl Elementary is a welcoming school that collaborates as a team and with families to help students learn, grow, and lead.  

MISSION STATEMENT

Carl H. Sundahl Elementary will nurture our students in their social and academic development by providing high quality instruction and establishing partnerships with families and the community.

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PROFILE

Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School has served students residing on the northwest side of the American River in Folsom since September 1987. We operate on a traditional year calendar and serve students from TK to Fifth Grade. Our student enrollment is approximately 450 students; 17 percent of our students qualify for Free or Reduced Meals, six percent are English Learners, and three percent are Homeless.  The surrounding neighborhood is populated with families who are eager to participate in the education of their children. Carl H. Sundahl Elementary was completed and remodeled in 2018. The updated campus includes beautiful new classrooms, restrooms, playgrounds, and a school library. Our campus currently houses 21 classrooms, a Learning Center and a Student Care Center. Currently, we have 17 General Education classes, one multiage Montessori classroom,  and two Special Day classrooms. Our multipurpose room/cafeteria complex includes a stage/music room as well as a serving kitchen and an indoor basketball court. All classrooms are equipped with Internet access for curriculum and research support. Chromebooks are available on campus for student use in classrooms and for home checkout. At Carl H. Sundahl Elementary, our primary goal is to prepare our students to become responsible citizens and productive, caring members of society. Our strong educational programs work to support each student to master essential standards. Opportunities for differentiated instruction are available for all students, including those identified for Gifted and Talented Education (GATE). Intervention programs include grade level Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) times, classroom-based Response to Instruction (RtI) interventions, and small group reteaching. A wide variety of curriculum and enrichment activities are offered by staff and parent volunteers, including Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Movie Night, Cool2BeKind Week, Ruby Bridges Walk the School Day, Merrily We Walk to School, Starstruck Showcase Dance Performance, Dolphin Art, Author's Day, District Track Meet, and the Dolphin Dash jog-a-thon. We strive to provide an academically challenging curriculum in a caring and positive school environment. Our highly skilled staff is comprised of veteran teachers and two National Board-Certified instructors. We have a strong schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program utilizing The Dolphin 5 (Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe, Be Friendly, Be Productive) standards. We recognize and celebrate student progress and achievements. We have an active Student Council that leads spirit activities and community service on campus.  Carl H. Sundahl Elementary has a strong and supportive parent community.  Parents volunteer in classrooms and on field trips. Our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) plans activities and events that serve as a positive connection between home and school and provide financial support for key programs. We use Parent Square, the school marquee, the school web page, and monthly newsletters to help keep the community informed and engaged.

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