Laguna Elementary School

Welcome Back!

By Dr. Gena Aikman Principal

As the principal of Laguna Elementary School, I am so proud of the commitment of the staff for demonstrating quality practices in integrated learning and earning the distinction of being a Cognia STEM Certified school. The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) movement is surging, and Laguna has moved to STEAM, by including key components that many employers, educators, and parents have voiced as very important for future economic prosperity. The vision of the Scottsdale Unified School District is “Engaging all students in world-class, future-focused learning.” STEAM” is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking (https://artsintegration.com/what-is-steam-education-ink-12-schools/)

Why STEAM education so important? Using STEAM education results in students taking risks, problem-solving, collaborating, communicating, and working through creative processes, when a problem per is sists. Our learning world is complex, by integrating concepts, topics, standards, and assessments that students can ask each other, research together, will assist students in acquiring both knowledge and skills to collaborate and successfully experience personal meaning.

Laguna has a “Makerspace Lab!” Makerspaces are dedicated areas where students can use hands-on techniques and tools to make something new, discover problems and solutions, and learn how discrete skills and concepts can be applied to real-life. Laguna is one of a few elementary schools to have a Makerspace.

In addition to being a STEAM school, we would like the community to know that our staff consistently demonstrates a “culture and climate” to serve and support all students by promoting a safe, supportive and innovative educational experience. Besides being an innovative school, Laguna offers gifted classes for both math and English, as well as enrichment programs which include Lego Club, Robotics, Makerspace Club, Drama Club, Science Club, Technology Club, and after school tutoring.

We welcome all those who seek to have a “world class” learning experience. Please contact the Laguna School Administration for a tour of Laguna Elementary @480-484-2400. Additionally, Laguna will have two more Kindergarten Roundups on January 11th, 2023, & March 7th, 2023.

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