Bernie Elementary School

Welcome to the Bernie Elementary School! Our elementary building houses approximately 300 students ranging from preschool through sixth grade. There are many exciting and innovative educational opportunities occurring in our building.

Technology

• ipads for every student PK-1st Grade

• Laptops for every student 2nd Grade-6th Grade

• SMART Boards in every classroom

Reading

• CONNECTIONS OGin3D

  • Every lesson is built on a science-backed, methodical, structured approach based on Ortin-Gillingham.

  • Multisensory learning makes learning fun as students master each foundational piece.

  • Connections works for every learning type, from traditional learners to learners with dyslexia.

• McGraw/Hill Reading Wonders Series: mhreadingwonders.com

• Title I reading specialist who helps the teachers and works with struggling students

• Teachers work with small groups of students at their levels while the class works at workstations

• Accelerated Reader through Renaissance Place

Math

• Students are taught math skills through NUMBERS by Eureka Math Squared. This program helps students build strong, foundational math skills by:

  • Helping students develop and apply conceptual knowledge

  • Fostering meaningful classroom discussions

  • Incorporating more problem solving, including high-level tasks

  • Using math manipulatives with the students for better understanding

• Title I math specialist who helps the teachers and works with struggling students

• IXL Math

Science

• McGraw Hill Science 2017

• McGraw Hill ConnectEd online learning platform

Social Studies

• Pearson MyWorld Interactive Social Studies Series

• Pearson Realize online learning platform

Handwriting

• Handwriting Without Tears Handwriting Without Tears | A Complete Handwriting Curriculum for All Children

• Many manipulatives and writing practice

Special Classes

• P. E., Art, Music, Library for all grades

• Keyboarding for grades 2-6

• Resource Classes for our special needs students

• Basketball and Volleyball-Intramural for grades 3-6

• Travel Ball for 5th & 6th

Our elementary building participates in the school-wide Title I program. You may contact the elementary principal for information regarding Title I. For more information about these programs/activities, e-mail ellenburgt@bernie.k12.mo.us