GIFFORD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gifford Park Elementary School is located at 717 N 32nd Street in Omaha, in the Midtown neighborhood. The school serves grades PK–6 and enrolls about 360 students, with a student–teacher ratio near 16:1. Recent data show about 37% of students are proficient in math and roughly 32% are proficient in reading. The student body is roughly 46% male and 54% female. The???????????????? office atmosphere at the school seems to promote helpfulness and a sense of togetherness; the teachers are doing an excellent job of creating an environment that is both stable and welcoming for a diverse group of students. Houses in the neighboring Omaha area are mostly going for a price between $230,000 and $260,000 and thus are considered affordable. Parents often comment on the teachers' loving and approachable nature, noting that children benefit greatly from the diversity-rich and friendly community atmosphere. Backed up by its steady enrollment and local support, Gifford Park Elementary School is on the way to becoming the best elementary school in ????????????????Nebraska.

Gifford Park Elementary School staff recently participated in professional development sessions. The training included “Calm in the Storm: De-Escalation Strategies” and MTSS-B instruction.

Q1. How does Gifford Park help kids learn about the environment by doing things?

Ans. The school puts a lot of emphasis on experiential learning, which is why students do things like garden-based activities, outdoor observations, and lessons that connect to nature.

Q2. What does the school do to help students learn how to work together to solve problems?

Ans. In classrooms, students learn how to work through problems together by doing group tasks, shared inquiry activities, and guided discussions.

Q3. How can students use visual journals to learn?

Ans. Students write down what they see, draw pictures, and make notes in science and social studies, which helps them meet OPS inquiry standards.

Q4. What does Gifford Park do to get people interested in reading?

Ans. Teachers use book talks, let students choose what they read, and get help from the media center to get pupils really interested in reading.

Q5. What do students do every day to make sure they use classroom resources responsibly?

Ans. Students follow rules about how to use supplies, return materials, and keep shared workspaces tidy.