Elementary School

Regular chapel services with opportunities to worship and lead; FLEX service experiences such as A Precious Child, Platt Park Church outreach, Nepal orphanage partnership, and Feed My Starving Children; classroom practices encouraging reconciliation, empathy, and shalom.

FLEX rotations and Faith Families building service and community; student-led devotions offering leadership in worship and Scripture; music and art performances centered on worship and the beauty of God’s creation.

Growth as God worshipers, shalom restorers, and servant leaders; increasing awareness of faith reflected in everyday decisions; deeper familiarity with Scripture, prayer, and Christlike character.

Hands-on investigations like Crayfishing and Glove Gardens; deeper learning through Ameritowne and Southwest Adopt-a-Pilot; field trips including Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Skate City; culture fairs, Wax Museum, and Unsung Heroes connecting research and presentation; library experiences such as Triple Crown reading.

Specials in art, music, PE, library, STEM, and Bible; leadership opportunities through class roles and ThunderNews; clubs and camps, including 3D design, running clubs, and Landsharks.

Increasing confidence in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving; struggling learners receiving targeted support that builds resilience; growing ability to apply learning through FLEX and service; executive-functioning skills developing in preparation for middle school.

Field Day celebrates movement and teamwork; multiple recess periods promote activity and stamina; body-awareness learned through Bones–Body Challenges and skeletal system activities; guest speakers introduce health-related fields.

Landsharks Running Club, karate club, and sports camps build confidence and endurance; additional movement through extra recess, track laps, and classroom-based activity breaks.

Increasing strength, coordination, and endurance; recognition that movement supports focus and learning; appreciation for caring for the body as part of honoring God’s design; readiness for more advanced physical challenges.

Veterans Day performances and chapel contributions; Wax Museum and Unsung Heroes blend research and creative storytelling; classroom projects such as state float designs, sled building for the float parade, God’s Creation mobiles, posters, and themed displays; opportunities to engage with beauty through books, illustrations, and visual arts.

Specials in art and music broaden creative practice; theater opportunities, 3D design clubs and camps, Fish Tank projects, and other performance-based or maker-centered activities that allow students to explore God-given gifts.

Growing confidence as expressive creators in visual, musical, and written forms; deepening appreciation for beauty, craftsmanship, and purposeful creativity; increasing ability to produce thoughtful, well-crafted work that reflects God’s design and prepares them for more advanced creative opportunities in middle school.

Leadership moments in chapel, Morning Meetings, and classroom roles; presentations and project responsibilities, including Ameritowne interviews and job applications; celebration of individual uniqueness through culture projects, birthday boards, and conversations about God’s design.

Leadership through ThunderNews, class jobs, Buddies, and Faith Families; clubs and service opportunities through FLEX foster initiative, communication, and responsibility.

Increased self-awareness and confidence in God-given strengths; greater ownership of learning, communication, and responsibilities; developing language and habits that support God-honoring priorities and relationships.

FLEX service experiences such as A Precious Child, Platt Park Church outreach, and Feed My Starving Children; chapel participation and leadership shaping spiritual and relational awareness; library discussions foster active listening, respect for differing opinions, and thoughtful sharing.

Buddies programs connect older and younger students; Faith Families mix grades for service, prayer, and community; small groups and counseling-based social groups offer additional relational support.

Growing empathy, communication, and self-awareness; increasing ability to navigate conflict with patience and restoration; students becoming shalom restorers who contribute to a positive, supportive learning environment.