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Ms. Gladys Diaz<\/strong><\/p>\n At Ward Elementary School, our students \u201cRoar with Pride and Strive for Excellence.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n Our teachers and staff are committed to facilitating learning opportunities that are engaging, challenging, and meaningful. Through these experiences, students are empowered to construct knowledge, collaborate with others, engage in critical and creative thinking, and articulate their ideas effectively.<\/p>\n Our nurturing learning environments enhance a sense of community, which contributes to the overall well-being and academic achievements of our students.<\/p>\n Respectfully, Fun Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” module_id=”mission” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”20px||34px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n E.W.\u00a0<\/span>Ward School\u2019s mission is to provide all students with a positive and challenging learning environment, which empowers them to become responsible and productive citizens.<\/span><\/p>\n The staff, parents, and community are committed to developing the social, emotional, academic, and physical well-being of all students.\u00a0<\/span>By focusing on critical thinking skills in all curricular areas, students will become decision-makers and risk-takers who are literate and proficient in mathematics and technology. 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Gladys Diaz, Principal<\/p>\n\n
Our Mission<\/h2>\n
Our Vision<\/h2>\n